Posts by Trash Panda

"Trash for Treasure" - following that midnight urge to peek into Liverpool's dumpsters reveals a world of castoff artifacts and edible excess. While legal boundaries around "skipping," or dumpster diving,…

With the sluggish economy making wallets slimmer across Louisiana, some residents are turning to an extreme money-saving tactic - scavenging through dumpsters behind grocery stores, restaurants and big box retailers.…

Dumpster diving—the practice of searching through trash cans or commercial dumpsters for useful items that others have discarded—is often seen by some individuals as a justifiable tactic for collecting necessities…

Freegans and dumpster divers seek overlooked opportunities to reduce waste and save money. But in cities across North America, laws restrict or prohibit rummaging through commercial Dumpsters. What does Manitoba…

Dumpster diving, also called urban foraging, has become an appealing option for some seeking free goods or glimpsing a minimalist and earth-friendly lifestyle. While the legal status of dumpster diving…

Dumpster diving conjures images of people rummaging through garbage looking for discarded treasures.  While some may view it negatively, dumpster diving actually aligns with larger movements supporting sustainability, reducing waste,…

Scavenging through dumpsters may seem distasteful to some, but for many it provides a creative opportunity to reuse discarded items and reduce waste. Let's explore the legal, ethical, safety and…

In Montreal, dumpster diving has a small but active following among frugal individuals, freegans, and those committed to reducing waste. A number of blogs, forums, and Facebook groups exist to…

Dumpster diving - the act of searching through commercial or residential trash bins to find discarded items for consumption or use - occupies a nebulous space in Nevada. While many…