Tuesday, 13 September 2011

The Recycling Shelf


Recycling Shelf (Put or Take) from Ryd Cook on Vimeo.

On Aylestone Road, just the other side of the river from us, there is a shelf, built into the fence. The Recycling Shelf. I rarely remember to go over there, but when I do it does always seem to be full of random things, and it is such a good, simple idea. It seems to maintain some sort of equilibrium between the 'put' and the 'taken', which is nicely illustrated in this video I found about the shelf. Last night when I popped over, I found a pair of binoculars. I wonder how widespread these type of things are? Do you know of one in your area?

Google Maps link to the Recycling Shelf:

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Posted by Amy at 10:47

2 comments:

  1. SeattleDee17 September 2011 at 03:23

    We find many book exchanges but rarely discover designated recycling put-and-take centers on the PNW coast, unless you count the areas for tidy packages left next to dumpsters and bins. Most plastic-wrapped or well-cleaned items find new homes quickly, or are eventually tossed inside the bins.

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  2. Ryd Cook29 October 2011 at 12:14

    Hi, thanks for posting my film on your blog! Interesting part of Cambridge isn't it? Thats cool you got some binoculars.

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