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	The fundamental purpose of Freegle is to ~~promote the keeping of~~ usable items out of the bin, ~~this reduces~~ the impact on landfill ~~whilst~~ preventing the unnecessary purchase of new items.		The fundamental purpose of Freegle is to keep usable items out of the bin, reducing the impact on landfill while preventing the unnecessary purchase of new items.

	Nowadays much less waste goes to landfill, ~~rather than~~ incinerators, so ~~technically~~ we should talk about "diverting from the waste stream". But "the landfill test" is what we've always called it, and it's snappier ~~:-)~~.		Nowadays much less waste goes to landfill, and more to incinerators, so strictly we should talk about "diverting from the waste stream". But "the landfill test" is what we've always called it, and it's snappier.

			==The test==
			If you're unsure about allowing a post, consider: "Does it save anything from landfill?" If it does, allow it, provided it's free and legal; if it doesn't, most groups will reject it.

	If ~~you are unsure about allowing~~ a post~~, consider "Does it save anything from landfill?". If it does, then allow it if it’s free and legal; if it isn't, most groups will reject it.~~		If a post could potentially save an item from landfill, no matter how small, it's within the aims of Freegle.

	~~If you can~~ potentially save an item from landfill, no matter how small ~~it is~~, ~~then~~ it is within the aims of Freegle.

	~~Things that fail the landfill test will include:~~

			==What fails the test==
			Things that typically fail the landfill test include:
	* requests for information or advice		* requests for information or advice
	* requests to borrow or swap items (see [[Borrowing or Lending]])		* requests to borrow or swap items (see [[Borrowing or Lending]])
	* tradesman recommendations		* tradesman recommendations
	* requests for information ~~regarding~~ rooms or houses to rent		* requests for information about rooms or houses to rent
	* ~~advertisements~~ for local events		* adverts for local events
	* tickets, vouchers, money-off coupons (see [[Tickets and Vouchers]])		* tickets, vouchers and money-off coupons (see [[Tickets and Vouchers]])

	These don't directly save anything from landfill. They ~~are~~ generally not posted on main Freegle groups as that isn't our core aim, but groups can decide to ~~implement~~ a local guideline if they wish.		These don't directly save anything from landfill. They're generally not posted on main Freegle groups, as that isn't our core aim, but groups can decide to set a local guideline if they wish.

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	* tickets, vouchers, money-off coupons (see [[Tickets and Vouchers]])		* tickets, vouchers, money-off coupons (see [[Tickets and Vouchers]])

	These don't directly save anything from landfill. They are generally not posted on main Freegle groups as that isn't our core aim, but groups can decide to implement a local guideline ~~about the above~~ if they wish ~~and/or set up an associated cafe group to actively encourage exchange of information etc~~.		These don't directly save anything from landfill. They are generally not posted on main Freegle groups as that isn't our core aim, but groups can decide to implement a local guideline if they wish.



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Jacky at 10:42, 5 April 2017

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	The fundamental purpose of Freegle is to promote the keeping of usable items out of the bin, this reduces the impact on landfill whilst preventing the purchase of items ~~unnecessarily~~.		The fundamental purpose of Freegle is to promote the keeping of usable items out of the bin, this reduces the impact on landfill whilst preventing the unnecessary purchase of new items.

	Nowadays much less waste goes to landfill, rather than incinerators, so technically we should talk about "diverting from the waste stream". But "the landfill test" is what we've always called it, and it's snappier :-).		Nowadays much less waste goes to landfill, rather than incinerators, so technically we should talk about "diverting from the waste stream". But "the landfill test" is what we've always called it, and it's snappier :-).
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	* tickets, vouchers, money-off coupons (see [[Tickets and Vouchers]])		* tickets, vouchers, money-off coupons (see [[Tickets and Vouchers]])

	These ~~are all non-tangible and~~ don't directly save anything from landfill. They are generally not posted on main Freegle groups as that isn't our core aim, but groups can decide to implement a local guideline about the above if they wish and/or set up an associated cafe group to actively encourage exchange of information etc.		These don't directly save anything from landfill. They are generally not posted on main Freegle groups as that isn't our core aim, but groups can decide to implement a local guideline about the above if they wish and/or set up an associated cafe group to actively encourage exchange of information etc.

Jacky at 15:13, 3 April 2017

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	The fundamental purpose of Freegle is to promote the keeping of usable items out of the bin, this reduces the impact on landfill whilst preventing the purchase of items unnecessarily.		The fundamental purpose of Freegle is to promote the keeping of usable items out of the bin, this reduces the impact on landfill whilst preventing the purchase of items unnecessarily.

	~~If you are having trouble deciding whether~~ to ~~allow a post~~, ~~ask yourself this question:~~ "~~Could this thing be thrown in~~ the ~~bin?~~" ~~and you will probably find you know~~ the ~~answer~~, ~~regardless of size~~ and ~~value..~~.		Nowadays much less waste goes to landfill, rather than incinerators, so technically we should talk about "diverting from the waste stream". But "the landfill test" is what we've always called it, and it's snappier :-).

	"Does it save anything from landfill?" if it does, then allow it (if it’s free and legal), if it isn't, most groups will reject it~~. You may, however, want to make an exception for advertising free environmental events like Green Fairs and the Bring and Take events that some local authorities organise~~.
			If you are unsure about allowing a post, consider "Does it save anything from landfill?". If it does, then allow it if it’s free and legal; if it isn't, most groups will reject it.

	If you can potentially save an item from landfill, no matter how small it is, then it is within the aims of Freegle.		If you can potentially save an item from landfill, no matter how small it is, then it is within the aims of Freegle.
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	* requests for information or advice		* requests for information or advice
	* requests to borrow or swap items		* requests to borrow or swap items (see [[Borrowing or Lending]])
	* tradesman recommendations		* tradesman recommendations
	* requests for information regarding rooms or houses to rent		* requests for information regarding rooms or houses to rent
	* advertisements for local events		* advertisements for local events
			* tickets, vouchers, money-off coupons (see [[Tickets and Vouchers]])

			These are all non-tangible and don't directly save anything from landfill. They are generally not posted on main Freegle groups as that isn't our core aim, but groups can decide to implement a local guideline about the above if they wish and/or set up an associated cafe group to actively encourage exchange of information etc.

	These are all non-tangible therefore they do not save anything from landfill. They are generally not posted on main Freegle groups as, although they are perfectly reasonable requests, they detract from the main purpose of the group, and therefore what people have signed up for on that group.

	~~Many groups also do not permit tickets, vouchers, money-off coupons and other such items, but they are ideal for your nearest [[Cafe_Groups\|café group]], so do encourage them to be sent there!~~

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Jacky at 17:51, 25 February 2015

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	~~= The Landfill Test =~~

	The fundamental purpose of Freegle is to promote the keeping of usable items out of the bin, this reduces the impact on landfill whilst preventing the purchase of items unnecessarily.		The fundamental purpose of Freegle is to promote the keeping of usable items out of the bin, this reduces the impact on landfill whilst preventing the purchase of items unnecessarily.

Jacky at 07:27, 24 July 2010

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	Many groups also do not permit tickets, vouchers, money-off coupons and other such items, but they are ideal for your nearest [[Cafe_Groups\|café group]], so do encourage them to be sent there!		Many groups also do not permit tickets, vouchers, money-off coupons and other such items, but they are ideal for your nearest [[Cafe_Groups\|café group]], so do encourage them to be sent there!

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Jacky at 14:19, 19 July 2010

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	Many groups also do not permit tickets, vouchers, money-off coupons and other such items, but they are ideal for your nearest [[Cafe_Groups\|café group]], so do encourage them to be sent there!		Many groups also do not permit tickets, vouchers, money-off coupons and other such items, but they are ideal for your nearest [[Cafe_Groups\|café group]], so do encourage them to be sent there!

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LittleWebWizard at 08:21, 5 March 2010

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	Things that fail the landfill test will include:		Things that fail the landfill test will include:

	* ~~people asking~~ for information or advice		* requests for information or advice
	* ~~people wanting a recommendation for a~~ tradesman		* requests to borrow or swap items
	* ~~people asking~~ for rooms or houses to rent		* tradesman recommendations
	* ~~advertising bands~~		* requests for information regarding rooms or houses to rent
	* advertising events		* advertisements for local events

	These are all non-tangible therefore they do not save anything from landfill. They are generally not posted on main Freegle groups as, although they are perfectly reasonable requests, they detract from the main purpose of the group, and therefore what people have signed up for on that group.		These are all non-tangible therefore they do not save anything from landfill. They are generally not posted on main Freegle groups as, although they are perfectly reasonable requests, they detract from the main purpose of the group, and therefore what people have signed up for on that group.

	Many groups also do not permit tickets, vouchers, money-off coupons and other such items, but they are ideal for your nearest [[Cafe_Groups\|café group]], so do encourage them to be sent there!		Many groups also do not permit tickets, vouchers, money-off coupons and other such items, but they are ideal for your nearest [[Cafe_Groups\|café group]], so do encourage them to be sent there!

LittleWebWizard at 08:20, 5 March 2010

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			= The Landfill Test =

	The fundamental purpose of Freegle is to promote the keeping of usable items out of the bin, this reduces the impact on landfill whilst preventing the purchase of items unnecessarily.		The fundamental purpose of Freegle is to promote the keeping of usable items out of the bin, this reduces the impact on landfill whilst preventing the purchase of items unnecessarily.

LittleWebWizard at 08:19, 5 March 2010

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	These are all non-tangible therefore they do not save anything from landfill. They are generally not posted on main Freegle groups as, although they are perfectly reasonable requests, they detract from the main purpose of the group, and therefore what people have signed up for on that group.		These are all non-tangible therefore they do not save anything from landfill. They are generally not posted on main Freegle groups as, although they are perfectly reasonable requests, they detract from the main purpose of the group, and therefore what people have signed up for on that group.

	Many groups also do not permit tickets, vouchers, money-off coupons and other such items~~. They~~ are ideal for your nearest [[Cafe_Groups\|café group]], so do encourage them to be sent there!		Many groups also do not permit tickets, vouchers, money-off coupons and other such items, but they are ideal for your nearest [[Cafe_Groups\|café group]], so do encourage them to be sent there!