I am intrigued by the concept in this video. While we've never gotten food from a dumpster, we have definitely recovered plants from our local nursery and useful building supplies from places going out of business. I am highly unlikely to follow in this person's steps for a variety of reasons, not the least of which, poor Clare already has the "weird, liberal" parents. However, I will say that I am a little disappointed that companies choose to throw away edible food and useful items rather than make more of an effort to provide items to people in need. Those flowers, while not perfect for a party, looked like they could sure brighten up a hospital room or nursing home. The food that expires that day could be used at homeless shelters, safe houses, or for families severely in need. It appears that all it requires is a little ingenuity, a good relationship with a store manager, and a team of people willing within a community to get the stuff (maybe before it reaches the dumpster) and take it to those in need (notice, I said "team" of people). Use this blog and the video I share to inspire you to action today! In Christ...
The Perennial Plate Episode 84: Dumpster Diver from Daniel Klein on Vimeo.