Part of the aspect of Full Circles, is to address Consumerism and our Spending Society. In order to trim this habit, we are in a position to encourage the re-use of items that are already out in society and are no longer needed in the original homes.
There are many groups available to assist people in these lines. Full Circles is affiliated with two of these networks.
The ReUseIt Network
The ReUseIt Network is an on-line forum that serves as a tool to make connections between community members who want to help each other,
themselves, and their environment. In a disposable society where many
items are discarded long before they have actually outlived their use,
The ReUseIt Network helps get things from people who have them but don't want them to people who want them but don't have them. Our goal is to find new uses for unwanted items that would otherwise be thrown into the trash. The primary benefit is that it reduces the amount of reusable items that end up in the trash with a secondary benefit of reducing the overall amount of items thrown into landfills. Reusing items not only cuts down on goods in landfills, but also helps reduce the strain on our natural resources by keeping usable items in circulation, reducing the need to manufacture additional goods.
The ReUseIt Network also provides an opportunity for those looking for an item to ask for it. Requests for items may jog the memory of someone who has an unused item stashed in the garage or basement waiting to be used. It is a great way to help get rid of those things which we may have forgotten, giving every member the chance to ReUseIt!
Declutterize Canada
Our focus is sustainable living, but all environmental concerns and topics are open for discussion.
Our aim is to show people how easy it is to make a difference to our environment, through patio gardening, composting, reducing electricity, using solar and wind power, planting trees, ways to improve air quality, reduce mosquito impact, and any other environmentally friendly topic.
We need to discuss what we can, and DO, do. Help teach one another how to accomplish more, personally, to save our planet.