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How a Free Online Marketplace Fits into the Zero-Waste Movement

A free online marketplace offers a sustainable way to get the items you need and join the zero-waste movement. When everything is free, people are encouraged to give items a second life, contributing to a circular economy where products stay in use longer and avoid landfills. By offering a platform like Come and Get It …

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Sports Equipment, Fitness & Leisure Items on Come and Get It

If you’re looking for sports equipment, fitness and leisure items but don’t want to pay top dollars, it pays to keep your eye on sites like Come and Get it, an online marketplace where everything is free. Keep in mind that availability may vary depending on your location and the lister in your area. To …

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How to Create a Profitable Side Hustle with “Come and Get It”

The cost of living in Australia is rising, and many people are looking for creative ways to generate extra income. One effective side hustle idea is to take advantage of the free items listed on “Come and Get It,” an online marketplace where everything is free to collect. By refurbishing and reselling these items, you …

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The Power of Giving Away Unwanted Items For Reuse

The Power of Decluttering and Reuse In today’s world, where consumerism often leads to overflowing homes and landfills, there’s a simple yet powerful solution: decluttering by giving away unwanted household items for reuse. This not only helps you clear your space but also promotes the circular economy, ensuring that perfectly good items find a new …

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Conscious Consumerism for a Greener Future

We live in a consumer society.  No matter how much we have, we want more.  Australian households tend to borrow more to “keep up with the ‘Jones’s’ as income inequality rises in their local areas, according to research published by the Reserve Bank of Australia (2022). However, by adopting conscious consumerism, we can make a …

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The Circular Economy in Action: How Free Exchange Reduces Waste

In a world where landfills overflow with discarded goods and resources are rapidly depleting, the concept of the circular economy offers a glimmer of hope. By prioritising reuse, recycling, and resource efficiency, the circular economy aims to maximise waste reduction.  It also aims to create a more sustainable future. At Come and Get It, we’re …

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Ruthlessly Decluttering – Give Your Items a Second Chance

Embrace the art of decluttering Do you ever feel suffocated by the clutter in your home? Do you dream of open spaces and organised living spaces, but find yourself overwhelmed by the thought of tackling the mess? It’s time to channel your inner minimalist and embrace the art of decluttering with ruthless efficiency. Say goodbye …

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Exploring the Benefits of Free Baby and Children’s Items

Baby and children’s items are often only needed for a short period of time and can be very expensive. Preparing for the arrival of a baby or accommodating the needs of growing children can be an exciting yet costly undertaking. The Choosi Cost of Kids Report 2023 revealed the estimated annual average spend on child(ren) …

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New or Second-Hand Furniture for Your Home

If you’re looking for new or second-hand furniture for the home, there are alternatives to just looking in traditional retail shops. And – there are ways you can get the items you want totally free of charge and that includes new pieces of furniture as well as second-hand furniture! An online classified website called Come …

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Best Tips to List on Come and Get It

Come and Get It is an online marketplace where everything is FREE.  List your product; someone connects with you, and then they ‘come and get it’.  By giving a second life to surplus goods and saving them from landfill, everyone benefits – including the planet. Here is everything you need to know to get the …

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unwanted-items

Giving Unwanted Items a Second Chance

Be honest – Is your home full of unwanted items?  Clothing, appliances, furniture, sporting gear? Do you ever wonder what to do with unwanted items like the appliances you haven’t used for years or the beautiful clothing that’s been hanging in the wardrobe since ‘that party’ two years ago? Or the brand new bed cover …

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One Person’s Trash is Another’s Treasure

How to increase your income by re-homing unwanted items! It’s true – one person’s trash is another person’s treasure!  Especially in the industry of recycling. It’s all in the eye of the beholder.  You may see an old dresser with missing handles and a cracked drawer.  But someone else sees a project that will earn …

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