Author: John Arwood

Dumpster diving is a good thing, but those who do it say it’s just food going to waste.   Dumpster divers  say they’ve saved thousands of dollars on scavenged food. But the food waste from supermarkets is a “broken system” as some families can’t afford to shop, they say. Wellington resident James Harris said he would…

I work with businesses on waste reduction strategies so they can save money, be more sustainable and strengthen their brands. Typically, it isn’t until after we have an opportunity to dig through their trash bins that we have a clear picture of where they stand and where the potential opportunities for improvement are. Every so…

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The City of Gatineau went dumpster diving on Friday, hoping to show residents just how much compostable and recyclable material ends up in the city’s landfill. Serge Riopelle, foreman of the city’s garbage sorting facility, picked three garbage bags at random, opening them up to reveal plenty of paper products and plastic bottles. “This is all recycling —…

Dumpster diving is legal in Canada, as trash is considered public domain—so long as you don’t trespass or break and enter. I cannot stress this enough: be respectful. Do not make a mess. Leave the dumpster area as clean—or cleaner—than it was before you got there. Dumpster Diving in Canada: A Portrait I am sure you have seen the…

Dumpster Diving: The Best Places to Dumpster Dive and How to Do It Like a Pro Recession has been on to a global scale since 2008 and it goes without saying that people tend to find frugal ways to save more and spend less. We tend to be creative and find ways to get the…