You wouldn’t normally associate the image of someone in America or Europe diving into a rubbish bin to search for reusable trash. But dumpster diving (thankfully) is neither a post-apocalyptic survival technique nor a statement of an economy on th...
The last thirty years has seen the re-emergence of a civil economic challenge, side by side with the advance of globalisation, as a distinct strand in the development of global civil society. Don’t underestimate its longterm significance in the gl...
Report a Typo or CorrectionLoads of free stuff at ‘Freecycle’ eventMIDLAND – Local residents will soon have a chance to save items from going to the landfill while picking up useful – and free – stuff.Georgian College’s Robbert Hartog Midland camp...
Americans spend $1.2 trillion annually on goods and services they don’t absolutely need, according to The Wall Street Journal. Thankfully, the growing collaborative consumption movement, which promotes the gifting, sharing, and renting of things, ...
Report a Typo or Correction‘Freecycle
If your thumb is even slightly green, a home garden can go a long way to cutting your grocery bills. The National Gardening Association estimates you’ll get a half-pound of vegetables for each square foot in your garden, or roughly $600 in produce...
If your thumb is even slightly green, a home garden can go a long way to cutting your grocery bills. The National Gardening Association estimates you’ll get a half-pound of vegetables for each square foot in your garden, or roughly $600 in produce...
Welcome toBirthing Justice: Women Creating Economic and Social Alternatives. The series features twelve alternative social and economic models which expand the possibilities for justice, equity, and strong community. They are based in the US, Asia...
Suzanne, I think that's a brilliant idea. I'm also wondering about bartering goods and services. I have need of much (moving from furnished to unfurnished
Hi All, the plants have found their destiny. Thank you for the interest! Maybe we should start a Holiday Freecycle! (Maybe there IS one and I don't know!?)
Today, on Earth Day, we look at an alternative way of living that produces and wastes less. COLLABORATIVE consumption�. Mark that phrase, for it could very well define how we live in the future. Buzzwords aside, it just means people sharing, swapp...
In honor of Earth Day, we pulled together ten of our favorite ways tosave moneywhile going green. Together, these strategies can save you over $1,000 a year. Put your home on an energy diet.Make sure your home is properly insulated so you can use ...
