Free used books to save them from landfill- nationwide

dianasnan

Not sure if this has been mentioned but they have loads of free books to look through, all sorted into types.They are pre-loved and mostly a bit worn but still very readable. Allow a bit of time to rummage through the boxes. You can give a small donation but don't have to.

Visit Healthy Planet’s Books for Free, an initiative run by volunteers who rescue unwanted books destined for landfill or pulping. The books are then redistributed by Healthy Planet via stores nationwide.

Take the opportunity to reduce landfill waste and help recycle valuable resources by selecting a free book on a visit to Books for Free. Healthy Planet has recycled over 55 tonnes of books so far with this valuable service.

A maximum of 5 books can be taken at any one visit.

Healthy Planet is a charity created to inspire, encourage and support individuals and businesses in order to make a difference to themselves, their children and the planet.

http://www.healthyplanet.org/projects/books-for-free.aspx

miss_scrooge

Thank you never heard about this before and theres actually one near me well about 5 miles away still quite close.My 2 fave words in the world are free and book.If I get any books will read then bookcross them afterwards.

SEGGA1986

Sounds great and what a good way to share books,Its such a shame my closet one to me is 81.1 miles away gutted

But great find for people who live close to a site

Catriona_P

Would love to be a part of this but my nearest is an hour's drive away! Shame.

building_with_lego

This sounds wonderful! 126 miles is a bit far though :rotfl:.

In_Martin_We_Trust

i cant find out where my nearest is? How did you manage?

albionwarrior

i cant find out where my nearest is? How did you manage?

http://batchgeo.com/map/231b86db05e421e9f13bff3c59419e65

Chocmonster7

There's a shop like this in Stockton on Tees and one about to open in Darlington but I don't think they are run by this organisation.

jules888

Chocmonster7 wrote: »

There's a shop like this in Stockton on Tees and one about to open in Darlington but I don't think they are run by this organisation.

I've seen Stockton one before but never been in as never anyone in it so darent go in.

wlasikiewicz

This is a really good idea, shame the closest one to me is 70 miles away.

Missli

None anywhere near me. My nearest is approx 126 miles. :eek: