The Freecycle Network

Freecycle is an internet Verschenk network, which is operated by the nonprofit The Freecycle Network.

The Verschenk network " Freecycle " was an idea of the American Deron Beal, to reduce waste and counter the affluent society. Since 2003, Freecycle has grown rapidly and now reaches into 50 countries over two million members in approximately 2,000 local Freecycle groups ( April 2006). The approximately 70 groups in Germany were founded by Thomas Pradel since March 2004.

Sequence and differences

The name Freecycle (of English free -. Free cycle - cycle, in terms of recycling) stands for the idea of a new kind of giving away of goods by an Internet-based network. Functional, but not longer used things should be fed back to good use. Using Local Internet groups meet prospective customers and give away items or search for specific things that have to give others.

After a simple registration, each group member can offer items, furniture, etc. for free with a brief description. Upon successful contact between buyers and sellers, such as by e -mail, pick up or delivery is organized.

Be distinguished from the so-called Umsonstladen be physically delivered to the goods as a gift, without needing to know the receiver normally.