iSAVvy: Free Treasure Hunting Game (Dumpster Diving)

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A treasure-hunting game called “dumpster diving”. You don’t know what you will find in the dumpster.

—— Dickson Idlier

Overview On Dumpster Diving

Dumpster Diving or Urban foraging has been popularized by Freeganism. It is an act of salvaging or recovering usable or edible stuff from the dumpsters or trash bins. The main purpose of such activity is to prevent or reduce wastage of usable or edibles stuff from being incinerated or sent to landfills. In any times where people are unable to feed themselves or stuff for survival, saddens many people why such resources are not channelled to these needy people. It is unthinkable finding usable stuff in the trash but in reality, it is highly possible, at least in cities such as Singapore and America.

What Made This Possible? 

This activity is made possible and feasible mainly due to over-consumerism, upgrading mindset (buying new stuff and throw away the older ones), corrupted society status and poor understanding of expiry labels (assuming expired food is non-edible but is nonsense).

Benefits Of 'Treasure Hunting' 

I can retire early is mainly due to this. I lived by dumpster-dived food (still buys food) and merchandise so there is no need to waste time earning money (I still have investments and savings). I even found too much merchandise that I had to keep donating away stuff, especially to the Filiporean Project, to see and clean my dining floor. 

Who Should Try It? 

Anyone can give it a go. It can be a life-changing experience. Takes a lot of luck and patience to find anything usable or edible, especially if anyone else is already dumpster diving around your area. If you find what you want near the dumpster, take it. Just don't mess up the place. I go by the 'Finders Keepers' rule. 

Dumpster diving can be fun, tiring and rewarding. Just be careful to avoid accidents. Wear protective gear if you want. At least, it is a great exercise for me.