A simple idea, Buy Nothing, sprouting close-to-home connections
But dig a little deeper, and stories of generosity and grace emerge. Mainly based on Facebook, the premise of these groups is simple: one member posts a photo of something theyâd like to give away, and another person claims it. Truly anything can (and is) claimed, from a pile of rocks to designer handbags. Thatâs cool enough on its own. But as groups evolve over time, most end up growing beyond their initial transactional nature. One woman in South Wales collected enough Halloween and crafting gear to create a drive-thru haunted houseâthen posted the free event on the site for ...