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Practical guides for sharing, swapping, borrowing and sustainable living. The homepage only shows featured picks.

Reuse & Item Guides

Items That Should Not Be Shared or Lent

Hazardous, unlawful, contaminated or unverifiable safety-critical items should stay off the community loop.

Global Community & Local Guides

Community Sharing Etiquette

Be on time, be honest, do not pressure people, and keep the thread in-app.

Reuse & Item Guides

How to Reuse or Dispose of Electronics

Wipe accounts before sharing a working device. Do not list swollen batteries or unsafe chargers.

Reuse & Item Guides

What to Check Before Reusing Furniture

Check structure, mould, pests and whether anyone can actually move it.

Reuse & Item Guides

Safety Tips for Sharing Toys

Check small parts, batteries, cleanliness and age suitability. If unsure, do not list the toy.

Reuse & Item Guides

How to Share or Rehome Books

Name the title, condition and notes, and respect copyright and age labels.

Reuse & Item Guides

Ways to Reuse Old Clothing

Wearable clothes can be shared or swapped. Damaged cloth can become rags. Mouldy garments should not be listed.

Free Borrowing & Community Sharing

How to Agree on Return Dates

Put the return date on the request and confirm who hands the item back on which day.

Free Borrowing & Community Sharing

What to Check Before Lending an Item

Check safety, accessories, cleanliness and whether you can live without it until the return date.

Free Borrowing & Community Sharing

How to Borrow and Lend Responsibly

Set a return date, record condition, and settle damage offline.

Swapping & Bartering Guides

How to Avoid Swapping Disputes

Honest photos, written confirmation and a public handoff prevent most swap fights.

Swapping & Bartering Guides

How to Agree on Swap Conditions

Align condition, accessories and handoff details before you accept.

Swapping & Bartering Guides

How to Start Swapping Items

Publish what you can offer, then request a swap with one of your open listings.

Free Sharing Guides

How to Describe Items for Sharing

Real photos, condition and accessory notes prevent most back-and-forth.

Free Sharing Guides

How to Give Away Items Safely

Meet in public, describe defects honestly, and never share a precise address or payment link.

Circular Economy & Sustainable Living

How to Reduce Household Waste

Stop unused purchases first, then rehome working items, and only then recycle or discard.