Freecycle

So I was turned on recently to freecycle, through Yahoo. The Ithaca Freecycle, which url is, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IthacaFreecycle/ is a site dedicated to individuals that would rather give free items to those that would like them before they go to the dump. The great thing is that people can find almost anything they could potentially use or fix. I was happy to find computer parts, and old junk electronics as I have learned to fix and build new components with them.

The concept of freecycle: you have something you no longer need (a couch, crib, etc.) and you wish to "recycle" it rather than throw it away. Or you're looking for a specific item, and you'd love getting it for free. Ithaca Freecycle (TM) is the place you can post notices about items you'd like to give away and find things that you need. The only requirement is that the transfer of an item from one person to another has to be FREE.

Through Ithaca Freecycle, we can help the environment by diverting useful items from landfills while also helping members of our local community. Everybody has something they want to get rid of, so instead of dragging it out to the curb and filling the landfills, wouldn't it be better to connect to someone who probably wants what you have? All individuals and charitable organizations in the region are welcome to participate. Our main geographic focus is Ithaca, New York and surrounding towns. To find the Freecycle group closest to you, check out the link for the worldwide Freecycle site below.

Remember one mans junk is another mans treasure!!!

Everone has seen the energy star but have you realized that sales reps will sell you a more expenisve unit that is more capacity but will ultimatly not be needed. A great example is an AC unit with higher BTU sold for higher price with the enery star, but only to be used in a single room. Its just another scam unless you actually need the output.