Buy Nothing 3.0 Launches Tomorrow! 🚀

The big moment is almost here. On January 22, we're officially launching Buy Nothing 3.0.

This isn't just an update. We’ve rebuilt Buy Nothing from the ground up – to be more authentic, safer, and more personal. It's a completely new, reimagined home for the 14 million of us across 50 countries who are changing the way the world consumes.

Whether you're here to keep good stuff out of landfills, save money on everyday essentials, or know your neighbors better, we built 3.0 for you – and with you.

✨ What's New in 3.0

Refreshed Home Feed - Cleaner navigation makes it easier to focus on what matters to you—whether it's connecting with neighbors or finding what you need fast.

Filter by Gives vs. Asks - Instantly toggle between what's available and what people need - no more endless scrolling.

Interest Tracker - Choosing a recipient just got easier. See everyone interested in your Gift at a glance and track your giving history.

Private Communities - Finally! Join and create private groups tailored to your neighborhood and interests.

This is just the beginning. More is on the way to make it easier to participate—and grow this movement together.

⏰ Launch Timeline

To migrate everyone to the new platform, the app will be offline from 1am ET to 11am ET on January 22. We're working to bring it back sooner!

📱 What You Need to Do

Web Users (buynothingapp.com):

You're all set! Just refresh your browser tomorrow morning to see the new experience.

Mobile Users (Action Required):

Update your app manually via the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android) first thing tomorrow. Your account stays intact—you'll just verify a few settings when you log in.

🔗 Helpful Resources

Need help? → Help Center

First time here? → Download the app

Love 3.0? Found a bug? → Share your feedback

Media inquiries → Reach out here

❤️ Let’s Keep the Movement Moving

As we launch 3.0, we're doubling down on our commitment to you. We built this by listening to thousands of you – your feedback shapes everything we do.

Buy Nothing is a Public Benefit Corporation, which means we prioritize people and the planet over profits. We don't sell your data. We don't run ads.

To stay independent and keep this platform alive, we rely on our Subscribing Members. If Buy Nothing has ever made you smile or helped you out, consider becoming a Subscribing Member. For less than a coffee and muffin per month, you can keep this platform free for everyone.

Become a Subscribing Member

See you in the new neighborhood tomorrow!

— The Buy Nothing Project Team