What are freegans?
The name "freegan" is a portmanteau of the words "free" and "vegan". Freeganism itself is a counter-cultural movement aimed at targeting consumerism and capitalism. Freegans believe that people are spending excessive amounts of money on unnecessary goods, leading to rampant waste. In order to avoid such waste, freegans practice minimal participation in the conventional economy and consume minimal resources.
OUR GOALThere is an excess of consumption and waste in our world. We're changing that. |
How Freegans accomplish their goals
Eating wasted foodIn order to prove that excessive amounts of food are being thrown out, freegans demonstrate that they are able to live a comfortable lifestyle by eating off the waste of others, with some even saying they are able to "live like kings". |
Guerilla gardeningGuerilla gardening is where people cultivate the land of abandoned or neglected sites. Freegans participate in this because it shows how we can best make use of the resources we already have. |
Squatting in housesMost abandoned houses end up deteriorating over time, and some freegans choose to either live in these houses or turn them into community centers to ensure that the houses don't go to waste. |
Common misconceptions
When taken at face value, freeganism runs into many problems. Because the idea of living off of waste is s unappealing to most, freeganism is often misrepresented and misinterpreted. Here are some common misunderstandings about freeganism: |
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First Let'sDiscover
What exactly is this problem that freegans are trying to combat?
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Now let's find motivationInspire
What are some specific ways others have been trying to fight back?
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IT'S UP TO USChange
What can you personally do to help this cause and save our planet?
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