Sunday, March 09, 2008
Freegan
| By Lynn Forgy I LOVE getting things for free, and I even think I like being frugal (some people would say cheap, but frugal sounds much better). I got an email last week about a new subculture - the FREEGAN. What? Is that like a Vegan, was my first thought. I searched the internet, and About.com defines freeganism as "an anti-consumerist movement. It takes issue with society's focus on buying new and throwing away old (but still useful) items. In the simplest terms, freeganism is a reaction against the waste of resources. Participants, known as "freegans," have two main goals: to buy as little as possible and to use only what they need."  If you would like more information from About.com, click here. Some of the common actions of a Freegan include:
As for the dumpster diving, I have long wanted to attempt this feat. Perhaps this summer I'll make a go of it. If there are any Freegans out there, send us an email or link to your blog letting us know how you do it! |
posted by Krista at 8:18 AM
