Just when I thought I was in the know when it came to vegetarians and vegans, I learned about a new lifestyle today.
I bet most people are like me and will admit ignorance when it came to the term Freegans.
“Freegans are people who employ alternative strategies for living based on limited participation in the conventional economy and minimal consumption of resources. Freegans embrace community, generosity, social concern, freedom, cooperation, and sharing in opposition to a society based on materialism, moral apathy, competition, conformity, and greed.” (Source: www.freegan.info)
Simply put freegans are dumpster drivers who have given up on our capitalist ways. They work less, if at all, scavenge for food and squat in abandoned buildings. Hence the term FREEgan.
I’m not advocating freeganism but I do agree with some of the principles behind their “lifestyle” choice. Dumpster diving isn’t my idea of a good night out but I do support anyone who has the courage to fight for what they believe in. I urge you to research some on this topic and either have a good laugh or shake up the way you live.