Love, peace and Freecycle

Here's a great idea for all those who have things they no longer need... it's called Freecycle.

The Freecycle Network was started in May 2003 to promote waste reduction in Tucson's downtown and help save desert landscape from being taken over by landfills. The Network provides individuals and non-profits an electronic forum to "recycle" unwanted items. One person's trash can truly be another's treasure!

In the past 3 years Freecycle groups have started all over the world. There are various groups in the GTA including one for Newmarket and Aurora and Markham.

When you want to find a new home for something -- whether it's a chair, a fax machine, piano, or an old door -- you simply send an e-mail offering it to members of the local Freecycle group.

Or, maybe you're looking to acquire something yourself. Simply respond to a member's offer, and you just might get it. After that, it's up to the giver to decide who receives the gift and to set up a pickup time for passing on the treasure. ...

Think globally, recycle locally.