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There are nearly 5,000 Freecycle groups with about 9 million members in more than 70 countries.

Freecycle is a worldwide network made up of many individual groups across the country.

Once you’re “in” Freecycle, you don’t really have the option not to be in it any more.

It is supposed to help get initiatives like Freecycle off the ground.

As Freecycle groups are based around certain areas, it also encourages community involvement.

Whatever you’re looking for, it’s worth having a look at free community website Freecycle first (www.freecycle.org).

There are other benefits using Freecycle too that may not be as obvious at first glance.

There are Freecycle groups in 85 countries managed by volunteers using their own computers.

Put a request on Freecycle (www.freecycle.org.uk), where people in your local area can post up things they are prepared to give away.

Freecycle users can sign up to one of 480 local mailing lists.

Not only kind on the environment by reducing landfill, Freecycle is great for the pocket, too.

To get involved, simply find your local group of freecyclers on the Freecycle website.

One Freecycle member put out an online request for socks, with or without holes.

Forget about bulk trash day, someone on Freecycle will want what you're getting rid of.

The super-green Freecycle network (uk.freecycle.org) can help you find someone in your area who wants it.

But Freecycle is built on principles that work: One person can make a difference.

Freecycle is a place for people to meet.

Look out for old push mowers on Freecycle and auction sites.

In 2008, Freecycle went live with a beta version of a centralized, custom site.

Freecycle Getting new stuff can feel really good.

"It was hard to come up with things you couldn't Freecycle," Carlson said.

Save-the-earth types make up only a fraction of Freecycle users.

In economic times like these, it's important to remember to tap into resources such as the Freecycle Network.

You’re amazed at what comes your way, especially once you have joined the online recycling forum Freecycle.

On Freecycle, you can find your local group and peruse listings of free, unwanted things.