Here's the concept. It's a new year. A time for clearing things out, shaking off the dust, decluttering your life. Get rid of 100 things that you no longer need. The original idea was to throw things away, but that seems a bit short-sighted. I plan to get rid of things in this order: Sell, Donate/Give, and lastly, Toss.
Sell
You're cleaning out the closet/basement/attic. Why not walk away with a little cash as a reward for a job well done? Perhaps you can get rid of a little credit card debt, as well. I plan to list items on eBay, Craigslist, and a virtual yard sale group on Facebook.
Donate/Give
In these hard economic times, there are a lot of folks out there who are in need. We plan to donate to the various goodwill shops, libraries, and even list things on Freecycle or in the free section of Craigslist. Someone will benefit down the line and that can't be a bad thing.Toss
Sometimes what you've been hoarding just isn't of value to anyone. It's time to put it to rest. Be sure to recycle what parts you can and follow any ordinances about what can be thrown in the trash. (Last I heard, Radio Shack was still accepting batteries). On January, 24, 2013, the Covered Device Recycling Act goes into effect in Pennsylvania and prohibits many electronics from being thrown in the garbage.
I hope this inspires you to perform your own Reduction 100 (2013 Edition). I'll try to post updates on our progress. Good luck and Happy New Year!
