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Barter complements the environmental movement that has gained traction in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

The expenditure of resources involved in the manufacture and distribution of new products is concomitantly reduced by trading existing products.

A global market for barter mitigates waste and acts as a counterpoint to the disposable economy.

Consumer and small business websites such as Tradepal, This4that. biz, BarterQuest. com and BarterForce. com promote bartering as a green alternative to buying and selling.