How to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Book Sets

There are many ways to keep old book sets out of the landfill.

Recycling new or used book sets will prevent your unwanted books from ending up in a landfill. There are a variety of options on how to recycle your books. Whether you prefer to give them away or sell them, you are helping the environment. Whatever titles you own, chances are there is someone who would enjoy reading them, so recycling the book set allows others the opportunity to give the books a second life.

Instructions

1. Donate your book sets. Places such as churches, schools, libraries, homeless shelters, battered women's shelters and hospitals will usually accept used books if they are appropriate for the selected center. If you are unsure of what is appropriate, drop the books off at the locations and allow them to select books they deem appropriate. Donating your books will provides a charitable gift of entertainment.

2. Bring the book sets to a local coffeehouse and inquire if you may leave them for others to read. Some coffee shops provide shelves of donated books, board games and magazines for customers to use while they sip coffee. Some coffee shops allow customers to trade their books for others that are donated. If your local coffee shop does not offer this, ask if the owners would consider it.

3. Sell your book sets on a website such as eBay or Cash4Books or at a bookstore such as Powell's Books. Book sets can be worth money, depending on their condition and popularity. Sell your book sets online for a set price or via an auction or bring the book sets to a local bookstore.

References

• Student Hacks.org: 10 Creative Ways to Recycle Old Books
• Cash4Books.net: Sell Used Books
• Powell's Books: Used, New and Out of Print Books