Why's that dude in that dumpster?

Stuff You Should Know

• Episode: Why's that dude in that dumpster?
• Website: Stuff You Should Know
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• Duration: 00:35:32
• Published: 2011-03-17 15:05

Freegans prefer scavenging, volunteering and squatting to the more mainstream consumer practices of buying, working and renting a home. But how does this actually work, and why are these people sometimes called 'Dumpster divers?' Tune in to find out.