I was very intrigued by the freegan approach to environmentalism. Prior to this reading, I had not encountered this school of thought before, yet it makes sense. More mainstream veganism still relies on the capitalist logic of exploitation and domination that Freegans seek to escape. However, is it even possible to exist completely outside the […]
Before this week, I never thought of “freeganism” as a particular ideology or lifestyle with valid reasons behind it; rather, I tended to look at “dumpster diving” as simply a gross and disgusting practice since it involves searching through trash, which can be quite unsanitary and possibly dangerous due to sharp objects, broken glass, and
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The concept of freeganism works against the damaging consequences of modern food systems, especially in America. The action of commodifying food makes a consumer promote throwaway culture and feel that food products will always be readily available. The US having fully stocked and colorful supermarkets, also enhances these ideologies. Being hyper-focused on the aesthetics of
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