We bring together the best online tips, resources, links and contacts to reclaim, reuse, salvage and recycle for green, eco-friendly, sustainable living.
FreeCycle With nearly 5000 groups around the world and verging on 7 million members, The Freecycle Network heralds a veritable revolution in reuse sustainable culture. Rather than buying a new product (complete with carbon footprint) sign up to freecycle and find out what's already out there for free. A genius concept and a whole world of incredible giveaways to discover.
SalvoWeb Describing itself as the "Gateway to the world of Architectural Salvage and Antiques" Salvo's US, UK and World sites cater to the needs of anyone looking for doors, fireplaces, furniture, gardens, glass, ironwork, kitchens, lighting, radiators, stone, windows and woodwork. They also specialize in reclaimed buidling materials, beams, bricks, flagstones, flooring, roof slates and tiles, timber. The online directory is tailored for people in search of antique, reclaimed, salvaged and green materials for gardens and homes. Great company ethos, well organized site and some fantastic bargains to be had.
Recycling Revolution From shower curtains and shoe laces to egg boxes and envelopes, this site has a wealth of ideas on how how to reuse and recycle everyday household items.
How Can I Recycle This? Ever wondered how you can reuse or recycle a scratch card? Ever mused over what to do with that old suitcase when it's on its last legs? How about making Christmas decorations using reused and recycled materials? Well, if you've thought about any of these things or similar questions, check out this site for heaps of great reusing and recycling ideas.
LETS Linkup Local Exchange Trading Systems or Schemes - are local community-based mutual aid networks in which people exchange all kinds of goods and services with one another, without the need for money. This page will help you find networks all around the world.
LETS Link UK Local Exchange Trading Systems or Schemes - are local community-based mutual aid networks in which people exchange all kinds of goods and services with one another, without the need for money. View their UK Regional Links page to find an exchange network near you.
Green Works Green-Works is an award winning UK-based social enterprise and registered charity, removing and diverting surplus office and school furniture from landfill and providing great value, high quality low cost second hand furniture to businesses, charities, school and community groups, while recycling the remainder.
