Freecycle: Changing the world one gift at a time

What a great idea. From the Freecycle homepage:

"When you want to find a new home for something -- whether it's a chair, a fax machine, piano, or an old door -- you simply send an e-mail offering it to members of your Freecycle group.

"Or, maybe you're looking to acquire something yourself. Simply respond to a member's offer, and you just might get it. After that, it's up to the giver to decide who receives the gift and to set up a pickup time for passing on the treasure.

"One main rule: Everything posted must be free, legal, and appropriate for all ages.

Non-profit organizations also benefit from The Freecycle Network. Post the item or items you want to give away and a local organization can help you get it to someone in need."

Number of Freecycle™ Communities: 2,970
Number of Freecycle™ Members: 1,541,202

This is the Coffs Harbour group (my local), a Yahoo! Group, which I've joined. I don't have anything and I don't need anything, but just in case.