Gift economy

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The benefits of joining your neighbourhood Buy Nothing

Petra Chase July 14, 2023

What does the jar of candied ginger on my shelf have in common with the framed painting of lilacs hanging on my wall, or my thriving potted monstera plant? They were all gifted to me by generous neighbours, members of my local Buy Nothing (BN) group on Facebook. If you’re not a part of a BN group, you might be missing out. The groups consist of residents within a geographical boundary (and relatively walkable distance), where members offer items and services to give away, or make requests — all for free. There’s a laundry list of BN groups in BC.…

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Responsible ways to donate used clothing

Petra Chase November 18, 2022

Thrifting has long been co-opted by large commercial entities like Value Village and become increasingly unaffordable for low-income people. Instead of donating to large corporations, here are a few ways to donate or trade used clothing. Donate Especially as temperatures…

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