How do I create a Buy Nothing Facebook Group?

Short Answer: Complete our Build Buy Nothing form and we'll help you get set up! The first step is to set up your Buy Nothing profile in the app, so you can connect with people there too! If you're only on Facebook, you're missing out on a lot of Buy Nothing-ers.

Note that the Build Buy Nothing & Academy are currently getting a revamp and will be back soon!

Long Answer: If you're trying to start a Facebook Buy Nothing group, come visit our Build Buy Nothing page! It has everything you need to get started, including our free online course called there, the Buy Nothing Academy that provides you with all the resources needed to steward a local gift economy. Once you're ready to get started, fill out this form and we'll work with you to get your private group set up!

This process starts with getting your profile set up on our Buy Nothing app, so you can connect with and include even more of your neighbors. Our app is custom built specifically for local sharing, with features designed especially for Gives, Asks, Gratitude, and easy private sharing of pick-up directions, community impact metrics and more. To download the app, see the links below.