A NEW website that lets people recycle things they do not need by giving them to people who do has been launched in the Worcester area.

The website - GoodNewsForPolarBears.org - launches on Monday and operators are hoping to sign up 1,000 members in this area alone in first month.

The site helps the community to recycle consumer goods, thereby reducing waste and landfill, and conserving raw materials.

The free non-profit website lets members list items they no longer need, as well as search the site and set e-mail alerts for things they do need.

When a match is found members say they 'want it' and a deal is sealed, with no money changing hands.