Today’s economic challenges are spurring updated approaches to living a good life. These free or nearly free Web-enabled services make it possible to exchange goods and services with neighbors and others anywhere in the world. It’s a satisfying way to recycle stuff.
 

www.Freecycle.org – Facilitates a “gifting economy,” in which local Freecycle Network group members give away household items to others in their community who want them.

www.Goozex.com – Offers 2,400 advanced, feature-rich video games, from Nintendo and Xbox to Wii, for a $1 fee per game received.

www.Neighborrow.com – Lists items available for loan or trade, from media to kitchen items to power tools.

www.PaperbackSwap.com – Catalogs 2 million paperback and hardcover titles available to browse and trade; upload owned titles to earn credits to use as site currency.

www.SwapaDVD.com – Depicts a collection of 58,000 new and classic DVD titles to trade.

www.SwapStyle.com – Demonstrates the possibilities of swapping accessories, cosmetics and shoes with fashionistas around the world; frequently, the only cost is shipping.

www.Zwaggle.com – Signs up parents to receive Zwaggle Points used to trade baby and children’s gear; the only cost is shipping.