There are Freecycle lists all over the world; here's some more information about the Doha list:
"The Doha Freecycle™ group is open to all who want to "recycle" that special something rather than throw it away. Whether it's a chair, a fax machine, a cricket bat or an alarm clock, feel free to post it. Or maybe you're looking to acquire something yourself! Nonprofit groups are also welcome!
One main rule: everything posted must be free. This group is part of The Freecycle Network, a nonprofit organization and a movement of people interested in keeping good stuff out of landfills. Check out freecycle.org for more info on the movement! E-mail [email protected] for questions or improvement ideas!
Have fun and jump right in!"
I appreciate that a lot of the people in desperate need may not have access to this (lack computer facilities/English language), but maybe the Mitery Club could sign up on their behalf. So far, there are very few members, and only a couple of things have been offered (most of the postings to date are standard 'admin' notices).
People post items as "OFFERED - followed by a description" in the subject line, with details in the body of the post. Or people can also post a "WANTED - followed by a description" with details of what they want in the body of the post. However, the usual etiquette is not to post a 'Wanted' until after you have 'Offered' something.
I know quite a few eco-aware, environmentally-friendly types back home, who like to re-use and recycle stuff as much as possible, anything from beds and bookcases, to bikes, to books, to baby clothes.
It's a play on the words free + recycle. I just checked and there is a Doha version:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dohafreecycle/
There are Freecycle lists all over the world; here's some more information about the Doha list:
"The Doha Freecycle™ group is open to all who want to "recycle" that special something rather than throw it away. Whether it's a chair, a fax machine, a cricket bat or an alarm clock, feel free to post it. Or maybe you're looking to acquire something yourself! Nonprofit groups are also welcome!
One main rule: everything posted must be free. This group is part of The Freecycle Network, a nonprofit organization and a movement of people interested in keeping good stuff out of landfills. Check out freecycle.org for more info on the movement! E-mail [email protected] for questions or improvement ideas!
Have fun and jump right in!"
I appreciate that a lot of the people in desperate need may not have access to this (lack computer facilities/English language), but maybe the Mitery Club could sign up on their behalf. So far, there are very few members, and only a couple of things have been offered (most of the postings to date are standard 'admin' notices).
People post items as "OFFERED - followed by a description" in the subject line, with details in the body of the post. Or people can also post a "WANTED - followed by a description" with details of what they want in the body of the post. However, the usual etiquette is not to post a 'Wanted' until after you have 'Offered' something.
I know quite a few eco-aware, environmentally-friendly types back home, who like to re-use and recycle stuff as much as possible, anything from beds and bookcases, to bikes, to books, to baby clothes.
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