The Freegans

This week on the Oprah program, I came across something I had not ever heard of. The new lifestyle called "Freegan". It is a movement of concerned people trying to make a difference in how much we waste. From what we purchase to what we eat. Trying to show consumers how they can make a difference by not wasting anything in their surroundings. Very interesting indeed! Most of the ideas made good sense, mainly in the recycling area. But one practice just made me sick! They get most of their food from dumpsters, especially looking daily behind grocery stores. This is not sanitary! Can you imagine! Our homeless population does this daily because they have to. Not because of a social image they are trying to create. The Freegans have many good ideas, but this is clearly not one of them. Although some of the food was okay, much of it was thrown away because it plain and simple was not safe for consumption. Not wasting food is always a good idea, why not instead, approach the grocery stores with other ideas on food waste. But not teaching your children " Dumpster Diving"......... All of us should waste less, the old saying " Waste not, want not" still does apple in our everyday lives. Ask yourself before your next purchase " Do I want it, or do I need it?" You might be surprised what the answer is. Good choices in what we purchase can make a difference on this earth. Like I always say.... Simple Living is a choice.