You can find loving new homes for your unwanted possessions with the click of a mouse. Called freecycling, it's the brainchild of rise, a Tucson, Arizona, organization devoted to keeping usable items out of landfills. The added bonus: The new owners will pick up your old stuff, saving you a schlep to the thrift store. Individuals and nonprofits join a local Yahoo! group's e-mail list and post descriptions of things they're giving away or seeking. Volunteers moderate the list, and everything posted must be free. The person offering an item responds to requests and arranges the pickup time and place. Go to freecycle.org to find a group near you or to start a new one in your area.
Source: Organic Gardening
