Guest guest Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 I forgot to mention-my SIL flew to Chicago for a taping of the Oprah show. It will air this Wednesday. The topic is "Freegans" which I suppose is a play on the word vegan. It is about people who are trying to combat consumerism and dumpster dive for free food. Based on what she says, it sounds almost like compacting-reusing everything, combating consumerism, not buying new items. Just thought some of you might enjoy watching this episode (Wednesday.) If you do watch it, I'll let you know if I see my SIL, in case anyone is interested, lol. this type of show is so NOT her, lol. But she had a great time and said Oprah was wonderful to the audience. CyndiDelicious ideas to please the pickiest eaters. Watch the video on AOL Living. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 I have read alot about the freegan thing. I kinda went into it myself. But my way was getting extra condiments in packages when I ate at a place that offerd them. I used to work in a mall, so it was easy. And with the way I go through ketchup, it helped. But then I began thinking about all those lil packets adding up, putting more waste into the world... so I don't really do that anymore. I hope I do get to see that episode. It is an amazing lifestyle. I find it interesting, anyway. One thing to think about is the whole freecylce thing. www.freecycle.org. I am in my local freecycle group, and it honestly rocks. Sure, it helps if you are just starting out on your own ( I got a couch and a microwave when I first moved here from some great people there) but it also helps to keep good useful things out of the dumps. It always depends on what is available, but you can get anything from food to clothes to video game systems there. It is really awesome.. ~Kriscyndikrall wrote: I forgot to mention-my SIL flew to Chicago for a taping of the Oprah show. It will air this Wednesday. The topic is "Freegans" which I suppose is a play on the word vegan. It is about people who are trying to combat consumerism and dumpster dive for free food. Based on what she says, it sounds almost like compacting-reusing everything, combating consumerism, not buying new items. Just thought some of you might enjoy watching this episode (Wednesday.) If you do watch it, I'll let you know if I see my SIL, in case anyone is interested, lol. this type of show is so NOT her, lol. But she had a great time and said Oprah was wonderful to the audience. Cyndi Delicious ideas to please the pickiest eaters. Watch the video on AOL Living. Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 I would be afraid of either getting arrested or getting food poisoning. LOL. I've been involved with Freecycle from almost the beginning. And I have several of my own independent recycling groups. I'm toying with the idea of starting a local (Sacramento) plant exchange group. Cyndi In a message dated 2/24/2008 1:24:09 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, strange_decadence writes: I have read alot about the freegan thing. I kinda went into it myself. But my way was getting extra condiments in packages when I ate at a place that offerd them. I used to work in a mall, so it was easy. And with the way I go through ketchup, it helped. But then I began thinking about all those lil packets adding up, putting more waste into the world... so I don't really do that anymore. I hope I do get to see that episode. It is an amazing lifestyle. I find it interesting, anyway. One thing to think about is the whole freecylce thing. www.freecycle.org. I am in my local freecycle group, and it honestly rocks. Sure, it helps if you are just starting out on your own ( I got a couch and a microwave when I first moved here from some great people there) but it also helps to keep good useful things out of the dumps. It always depends on what is available, but you can get anything from food to clothes to video game systems there. It is really awesome.. ~Kris Delicious ideas to please the pickiest eaters. Watch the video on AOL Living. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 A friend of mine has a local plant exchange group in Michigan. they have a formal "meet" every spring and fall. It's very popular up there. Here in CA, I don't know that many people who really like to garden, so I have no idea if it would be a bust, lol. Gardening is my favorite hobby <ahem> I'm trying not to use the word obsession, lol. MINT-Don't even mention that word to me, lol! I made the mistake of planting some a couple years ago, and it has been plaguing me ever since. It just totally takes over in my climate. I'm still digging out of everything. Now I grow it as an annual in pots. Yes, no-shows are a continual irritant in the freecycle world. What are you gonna do? Some people are just flakes. People talk about dumpster diving on the compacting group, although that seems to have died down somewhat. Many places lock up their dumpsters now. Plus you'll get arrested if you get caught. I might be tempted to do it for plants, lol, but not food. I'd really hate to have to call my husband some day to come bail me out. rofl! Cyndi In a message dated 2/25/2008 11:16:32 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, strange_decadence writes: A plant exchange group would ROCK. I have mint plants, and they grow like mad. The are so easy to start new ones. Ya just pinch off a piece, and put it in water, when you see some good roots... you put it in soil. Ta-da. Mint. But mine does grow like mad. Through our local freecycle I offered some.. but... well, the people didn't show up to pick it up. Don't ya hate that? The same thing happened with a couch I was getting rid of, so for a bit I had 2 couches. Even if you put in the ad "must be picked up by certain day" doesn't mean it will happen. It has happened a lot, but it's worth it to "re-home" usable stuff. AS for dumpster diving.. idk. I have never tried it, but I knew some kids and high school that did for parts to make a... well.. bong. I would do it if I knew the place, and I think some store workers are kind enough to set the still good but not sellable stuff aside. Maybe next time you are at your favourite grocers, chat up the produce person. Start asking questions about how long the food is here, what is done with it when it's time is up, and if it feels like he/she might be cool enough, ask about where the food goes... in the back, in the dumpster.. maybe in it's own special box next to the dumpster... on which certian day did u say, etc etc etc... Ya never know till you try. And I would so do that plant exchange thing here if we weren't moving soon... ~KrisDon't forget to check out my blog at:www.roguedecadence.vox.com & my online store at:www.roguedecadence.etsy.com Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Delicious ideas to please the pickiest eaters. Watch the video on AOL Living. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 A plant exchange group would ROCK. I have mint plants, and they grow like mad. The are so easy to start new ones. Ya just pinch off a piece, and put it in water, when you see some good roots... you put it in soil. Ta-da. Mint. But mine does grow like mad. Through our local freecycle I offered some.. but... well, the people didn't show up to pick it up. Don't ya hate that? The same thing happened with a couch I was getting rid of, so for a bit I had 2 couches. Even if you put in the ad "must be picked up by certain day" doesn't mean it will happen. It has happened a lot, but it's worth it to "re-home" usable stuff. AS for dumpster diving.. idk. I have never tried it, but I knew some kids and high school that did for parts to make a... well.. bong. I would do it if I knew the place, and I think some store workers are kind enough to set the still good but not sellable stuff aside. Maybe next time you are at your favourite grocers, chat up the produce person. Start asking questions about how long the food is here, what is done with it when it's time is up, and if it feels like he/she might be cool enough, ask about where the food goes... in the back, in the dumpster.. maybe in it's own special box next to the dumpster... on which certian day did u say, etc etc etc... Ya never know till you try. And I would so do that plant exchange thing here if we weren't moving soon... ~KrisDon't forget to check out my blog at:www.roguedecadence.vox.com & my online store at:www.roguedecadence.etsy.com Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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