Stories

Picked this awesome leaded shade up from a member and repurposed into a great birdbath - the neighborhood birds love it !

I posted an item on trash nothing and someone responded who wanted it. When she came to my house to collect the item, I discovered she was an old friend with whom I had completely lost contact. Thanks trash nothing for putting us back in touch.

I have been upcycling for years - repurposing items and doing them up - here are a few of the things I have made repurposing baby clothes, furniture, fabric, cardboard boxes and old zippers. Many of the things here I acquired from freecycle or trash nothing.

During the lockdown caused by covid my wife ran out of books to read, so she suggested we put some of her read books out front with a sign saying book exchange. What happened next was a real shook. People came and knocked the… See More

It was such a good idea, a bench top oven. You've seen them, round, see through and fan forced. I wanted one badly. First time I used it I realized that it was totally unsuited to my needs, so into the cupboard it went. I… See More

I was reaching desperation for a particular connecting cable, but with all stores closed, no chance ! A quick request on here and I had 3 rapid replies and got what was needed making another unusable item usable once more ! Thanks to all you users it is appreciated.

I love this site I am new compared to alot of members in my late 30s and have a young family. My partner is also a member I recently found this out. Having just renovated a play house bought on facebook for my daughter I was… See More

I feel passionate about preserving the beauty of the world I paint, so I try to recycle as much as possible. When I set up my garden studio I aimed to buy as few new things as possible, keeping an eye on Trash Nothing and local… See More

Why am I a member? Most of my favored treasures have been placed in my possession by the kindness, and the efforts of fine folks. Folks aware the homeless appreciate their compassion. Having been homeless, for this individual,… See More

For over 40 years now I have been a collector of Timekeeping related items {Watches, Clocks and Related Repair Tools}. Obviously most of it was purchased , but as a Freecycler I have been given several old non working watches and… See More