Freecycle alternatives: 6 green UK sharing sites

I love Freecycle. The web's favourite sharing site has saved me sending to landfill several metres of carpet, a tumble dryer and half a dozen pieces of IKEA furniture. And because of how many people use Freecycle, you can guarantee calls and emails within minutes of posting an item. Still, it's not perfect. Posting images sucks, Yahoo's interface isn't for everyone and some local areas don't have many users. So here I've rounded up six cool alternative sites that'll help you share, swap and cut down on waste.

MySkip
Best for: Celebrities
In a nutshell: New general sharing site backed by big names
USP: Cliff Richard endorses it
Number of users: Not disclosed, but it looks quiet. A search for products in London threw up 21 entries, which is pretty measly. A search for products in Birmingham, the UK's second biggest city, returned zero results.
Ease of use: Okay. The interface isn't great but it is easy to add an image if you're listing an item for collection.