Home & Garden Home Eco-Swapping and Shopping on the Web By Jenn Savedge Writer University of Strathclyde Ithaca College Jenn Savedge is an environmental author and lecturer. She’s a former national park ranger who has written three books on eco-friendly living our editorial process Jenn Savedge Updated January 28, 2020 There are good deals online if you know where to look. (Photo: Sari Montag [CC BY SA-2.0]/Flickr) Share Twitter Pinterest Email Home Thrift & Minimalism Pest Control Natural Cleaning DIY Family Green Living Sustainable Eating If your kids are anything like mine, they burn through clothes, toys and gear faster than you can say "spaghetti stains." So it makes sense to look for gently used stuff as often as possible. The good news is that buying secondhand clothes and gear is not only good for your wallet, it's great for the planet, too. Here are some great sites for eco-shopping and swapping on the Web: Auctions These sites let you find gently used toys, clothes, bedding, books, furniture and anything else you might need for your family. Ebay Mommy Auctions Gently Used ShopGoodwill Secondhand sales These online classifieds let you buy gently used duds and other stuff directly from their owners, without the hassle of an auction. Craigslist Half.com Free stuff You know what they say ... one parent's junk is another parent's treasure. To prove that point, these sites offer listings for free stuff that's no longer useful to their owners, but might be just what you're looking for. Freecycle The Green Umbrella Freesharing Reuse It Network Swapping Got some extra stuff you'd like to trade rather than sell? Try one of these online swapping sites: DigNSwap Neighborrow Better World Books Paper Back Swap SwapTree