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Bartering a bunny for some books
By Xu Wenwen |
April 14, 2010, Wednesday
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WHEN a two-year-old boy predictably lost interest in the live rabbit his father Wang Jiaxiang bought for him, the family didn't know what to do with the unwanted bunny.
Fortunately, Hangzhou's Lanyuan Community has a trade-and-barter program that helps people reuse and recycle second-hand and unused items. Some items are free; some are sold.
It's a big outdoor bulletin board under glass - the Show Window Check Shop - where residents post photos and notices about everything from clothing and furniture to art and toys. Bunnies, too.
In the case of the rabbit, a little girl who likes raising animals saw the notice, called the contact number and took it in - in exchange for some books.
"The platform helps realize low-carbon living and promote recycling," says Bian Lijun, director of the Lanyuan Community office.
The barter program opened last month.
The community charges nothing for people to use the billboard, but it supervises quality and save information about all the transactions.
Old clothes, children's toys and handmade crafts are plentiful. Potted plants and homespun fabric are also sold.
One of the organizers is Li Qian, who has a three-year-old son and didn't know what to do with all his toys. She unloaded a dozen toys in the past month through the community posting, saying it would be shame to throw out the playthings.
"Many young parents sell or exchange children's toys and clothes online," says Li. "I got the idea that a similar platform in the community would be helpful for me and my neighbors so we could reuse things."
Neighbors welcomed the idea and the "check shop" opened last month, along with a monthly flea market and an exchange information QQ group.
Yang Yifan is a talented seamstress and can use her hobby to earn some pocket money. Now she posts pictures of her work and takes orders on the billboard.
Du Mina's house is overflowing with crafts her husband bought overseas over years of travel. She intends to barter them or sell them in a flea market.
Children are also getting the hang of recycling, bartering and doing business on the bulletin board and flea market.
Noting their interest, the community kindergarten decided to organize kids to visit the flea market every month to develop their economic sense and improve their social skills.
Other communities in the city have taken an interest in the barter, recycling and sales.
"The trading platform increases mutual understanding and trust among residents," says Bian, director of the community office. "Neighbors are more willing to help each other than before."
Fortunately, Hangzhou's Lanyuan Community has a trade-and-barter program that helps people reuse and recycle second-hand and unused items. Some items are free; some are sold.
It's a big outdoor bulletin board under glass - the Show Window Check Shop - where residents post photos and notices about everything from clothing and furniture to art and toys. Bunnies, too.
In the case of the rabbit, a little girl who likes raising animals saw the notice, called the contact number and took it in - in exchange for some books.
"The platform helps realize low-carbon living and promote recycling," says Bian Lijun, director of the Lanyuan Community office.
The barter program opened last month.
The community charges nothing for people to use the billboard, but it supervises quality and save information about all the transactions.
Old clothes, children's toys and handmade crafts are plentiful. Potted plants and homespun fabric are also sold.
One of the organizers is Li Qian, who has a three-year-old son and didn't know what to do with all his toys. She unloaded a dozen toys in the past month through the community posting, saying it would be shame to throw out the playthings.
"Many young parents sell or exchange children's toys and clothes online," says Li. "I got the idea that a similar platform in the community would be helpful for me and my neighbors so we could reuse things."
Neighbors welcomed the idea and the "check shop" opened last month, along with a monthly flea market and an exchange information QQ group.
Yang Yifan is a talented seamstress and can use her hobby to earn some pocket money. Now she posts pictures of her work and takes orders on the billboard.
Du Mina's house is overflowing with crafts her husband bought overseas over years of travel. She intends to barter them or sell them in a flea market.
Children are also getting the hang of recycling, bartering and doing business on the bulletin board and flea market.
Noting their interest, the community kindergarten decided to organize kids to visit the flea market every month to develop their economic sense and improve their social skills.
Other communities in the city have taken an interest in the barter, recycling and sales.
"The trading platform increases mutual understanding and trust among residents," says Bian, director of the community office. "Neighbors are more willing to help each other than before."
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