Aparigraha

Aparigraha is one of the five yamas in yoga philosophy. It can be interpreted to mean non-possessiveness, non-covetousness, non-hoarding, or non-attachment. One aspect of cultivating aparigraha includes recycling and reusing possessions. The resources listed on this page can aid you in that process.

Please note that this list is evolving. Please email your suggestions for additional links.

GENERAL

Freecycle.org

A grassroots and entirely non-profit movement of people who are giving (and getting) stuff for free in their own towns. It’s all about reuse and keeping good stuff out of landfills. Each local group is moderated by a local volunteer. Membership is free. freecycle.org

Listen Thrift Stores

Welcome clean, usable, and resalable items including women’s and men’s clothing, jewelry, accessories, shoes, house wares, books, and furniture. Tires, TVs, VCRs, faxes, printers, or computers are not accepted. Furniture donations pickups can be scheduled. Drop-off locations in Lebanon and Canaan, NH and White River Jct., VT. givetolisten.org

HOME REPAIR

The ReCover Store, White River Junction, VT

The ReCover Store is an environmentally friendly, socially responsible business that provides funding for a non-profit organization addressing the urgent home repair needs of low-income, disabled and elderly residents of the Upper Valley. The store offers bargain-priced, used building materials, appliances and furniture for sale to the public. New items come into the store on a daily basis. coverhomerepair.org

ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

WinCycle, Windsor, VT

Accepts cell phones, computer equipment, copiers, DVD players, microwaves, printers, radios, speakers, telephones, televisions, and VCR players. www.wincycle.org

FREQUENT FLIER MILES

Seva Foundation

Your donated air miles help reduce the high cost of travel for Seva’s program staff and international program partners. Reducing travel costs allows Seva to put more money into the programs and services that you support. seva.org