Freeganism Documentary - 'The Bin Raiders' - 1/3 Gaby Hull

[Usernamesarebunk420]

that one guy looks like a brit version of Ted Danson....CHEERS mate heh

[DAJAZDJ1]

fuck that im a straight grafter i just go in to the stores and rob what i want

[DieOrBlink]

I work at a grocery store and we are required to throw away any "damaged" merchandise. Even if for example the box,case,bag etc is cut slightly with a box cutter while un boxing to put on the shelf. I have asked if we are allowed to save it rather than throw it into the incinerator they told me i would be fired if I attempted this

[iamihop11]

Hmm, this is a nice societal service, like fungus or scavengers. But it doesn't make much progress toward solving the systemic problems that cause such vast food waste. Wouldn't it make more sense to coordinate with the grocery store managers to have them donate unsellable food? It would be much more efficient and more legal...

[cHaBiNoUrS]

@iamihop11 The grocery store managers put bleach in their bins to avoid that. They r afraid of bein sued if there is a health issue if someone eat their garbage. And if they give food they don't make money. so either they sell it -cheaper but selling still- either they "destroy" their products.Freeganism is a way to make people think about it and for those who do it to live with their values.In fact this issue is all about law freegan find food in restaurant and store, not in residential bins...

[iamihop11]

@cHaBiNoUrS Tell me something- what is cheaper, buying bleach to destroy perfectly good food or letting a food bank rep come take it off your hands? Grocery stores donate unsellable product all the time, and there are simple legal precautions that remove any liability. Because Freeganism is generally conducted at night and in secret, it is not good at making a public statement, and because it waits until the food is already in the bin, it's inefficient and wasteful to boot.

[drobles394]

our grocery stores don't put out anything near the dumpsters. I found zero behind the grocery. BUT last night - I did find a cool sign - for a cell phone company - that I plan to use to make a new sign.

[Chavese33]

His voice is so soothing 

[markfilipinia]

in my country, some people are born freegans because they have no choice. lol

[woo081]

i'm pretty sure this couple living in the van were on an episode of wife swap

[popniggahz]

@woo081 thats what i thought. lol.

[DAJAZDJ1]

@woo081 i wouldn't swap a dog for that dudes mrs she's kicked

[gizmoellie]

Greedy supermarkets!!! If people want to help themselves to stuff that they have thrown away why not??? They would rather throw the stuff away than let people have it.

[TheUltraNinja]

These people look like they live a wholesome life! Good for them!

[edrosie24]

I'm enjoying this first part and look look forward to watching the others, I shot a doco with Paul and Ulrike a few years ago too...

Good work.

[dick117]

Funny, I thought one of the causes of global hunger is when we don't "waste" our excess food. Like when we send third world countries food and annihilate their farming industry. If farmers sold food to the stores, then donated their surplus to foodbanks that were open to anyone, wouldn't that be kicking themselves in the ass? Maybe it should only be available to people on food stamps, but that would still affect the economy since food stamps are, in a way, another subsidy for food producers.

[zmh1988]

i am obsessed with the noise the plastic makes

[jonathanMallard]

The problem is where i live in Texas you get harassed for bin diving. most places lock their bins as well.

Quite unfortunate.

[DeniseMatteau]

Important point "none of us receive benefits from the gov't" very good point, since many big businesses also do not pay taxes because of the way they do their books. And they have access to all the gov't bennies, too.

[jamers117]

James showed us 2nd years your documentary today. was very impressed/inspired

[Jayen4]

The Co-op are my best supplier as well as tesco. I can usually fill the boot of my car on a sunday night ! You just have to find the right places,that's all. Oh and it's not really stealing....they don't want it do they ?? Such a waste to let it go to landfill !