Did anyone watch last Wednesday's Oprah about Freegans? It was so eyeopening! I was shocked at how much food was thrown out at grocery stores. My big question is why do they not give all that food to homeless shelters? I would totally go on one of those garbage tours that they showed. I started looking around my house and was disgusted with how much I, one person, consumes! It is time for a change!
http://www.oprah.com/tows/slide/200802/20080227/slide_20080227_350_101.jhtml
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I was so shocked too! I was telling Ryan all about it, and trying to come up with a plan of how to get that food to people in need... It's so wasteful, I couldn't believe it!
I totally agree! I saw that and it was amazing. It really makes you think about how much we truly do waste all of our resources. I wonder if the grocery stores don't give the excess to the shelters for fear of being sued. In today's society, I wouldn't put it past someone to sue if they got sick from the food. It's sad if that is the case becasue that food could be helping so many in need!
I think Sarahsbeet is on to something. It's all about liability these days.
I saw it and was shocked too. Especially when they were throwing things out a couple of days before expiration. I still can't believe they don't give it to some shelter. It's horrible that our world is such a sue-friendly place.
Pretty crazy, but I still don't plan on dumpster diving anytime soon!
I saw it. Wow. Astounding, right? The good news is that I don't have to cook tonight b/c we will be eating LEFTOVERS!
Can I just tell you that my mom can't stop talking about Freegans? Freegan eggs, freegan bread... "Chan, go make us some freegan dinner!" Thanks a lot Sari, thanks a lot.
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