On Dumpster Diving Summary

Using this type of tone, Waters and Heron inform the people of the truth behind the food served at schools and how it is lacking the needed health benefits for the students. They asked how much money would be needed to feed 30 million students a wholesome meal and their answer was “It could be done for about $5 per child, or roughly $27 billion a year, plus a one-time investment in real kitchens” (Par. 7). When stating this, they also acknowledges the cost is expensive, but reminds us that it would bring long-term savings and prevent many health issues. Informing the readers of both the pros and cons of feeding 30 million students, it allows the authors persuade the readers to lean towards the author’s

The article “Waste Not” by Elizabeth Royte was published in March of 2016 in National Geographic Magazine. It depicts the wastefulness of the food industry and shows the path of food from field to consumers’ homes. During the article the story focuses on Tristram Stuart; a food utilizing activist and naturalist, who is gathering wasted food for a food conservation event for the public. Stuart visits many different farms and markets to receive food that is not desirable. Throughout the world nearly one third of food that is grown is thrown away or wasted due to consumer needs and wants. This means that because there is a need and want for good quality food products that not only meet food eatable standards but also

Homelessness has been an increasingly difficult problem to solve within America. Though it affects many, nearly one-fourth of homeless people are veterans, most of which have served in Vietnam or have had an honorable discharge. “Dumpster Diving,” by Lars Eichner is a nonfiction short story about how society is quick to judge people based on their possessions. Eichner narrates this short story as a homeless man forced to survive by living off of the discarded materials of the people whom are more privileged than him. His tone throughout the story is sarcastic and condescending toward the educated audience he is projecting to, often lying and making fun of them. Eichner urges the audience to gain more respect for

Nationwide students waist over 70% of fruits and vegetables,while others are sitting around without food at all in other places(Public brief). Some students only get the 2 meals they are provided with at school ,but they often are not provided with enough to eat. Its import for low income and less fortunate families to be provided enough time to eat to make sure they are receiving there energy and daily nutrients(Godoy& Allison). Increasing the school lunch time will also save the schools a great amount of money(Public brief). School lunch food wasted to cost $1.2 billion dollars each year,which is enough for a person to buy a new car everyday of there life(Public brief). A simple increase in time could save schools a bunch of money needed to improve the school building and faculty. Many cafeteria staff and teachers have reported complaints about how students aren't eating all their food and they have to throw it away(EHHI). Most of the time in high schools foods are sold à la carte instead of a full meal to avoid having to throw away or make more food(EHHI). As a result of the food waste cafeterias started using foods with more fats and less nutritious items to get students to eat( EHHI). Cafeteria are selling french fries and not the healthy food to make there money because students aren't eating enough of the

In the texts, “Serving in Florida”, by Barbara Ehrenreich, and “On Dumpster Diving”, by Lars Eighner, both authors have different and similar inputs about being below the poverty line. In Barbara Ehrenreich’s “Serving in Florida” the author talks about having to survive with little pay from jobs. Ehrenreich uses negative connotations throughout her text. While in Lars Eighner’s “On Dumpster Diving” uses positive connotations when putting emphasis on having no job and dumpster diving isn’t as bad as most people make it seem.

He mentioned “eating from a dumpster is what separates the dilettanti from the professionals.” Eighner went by three principles, common sense, knowing the Dumpsters and checking them regularly, and seeking always to answer the question “Why was this discarded.’ Canned goods are known to be the safest of foods to be found in Dumpsters. However, some can cause fatal diseases like botulism. Raw fruits and vegetables seem perfectly harmless, except for the rotten ones of course. Hard candy are also quite safe, since most of them are hard and a method of food preservation. So are carbonated drinks the more fizz the better. Eighner also began to scavenge by pulling pizza out of the Dumpster behind a pizza delivery shop. He knew exactly what time the shop closed and went to the Dumpster as soon as the last employee left. He always seemed to have plenty simply because of bogus calls, or customer

Food waste is an environmental, economic, and ethical problem that can lead to less calorie intake and unnecessary damage of our assets. Individual behavior can redesign food waste at home and lead to bigger changes in the ecosystem. The problem is Americans throw out more food than glass, paper, and plastic. Also about 25% of food grown, processed, and transported in the US will never be consumed. When food is disposed in a landfill it rots and becomes a significant source of methane— a potent greenhouse gas with 21 times the global warming potential of carbon dioxide.

In the essay it talks about how people are wasting food and items for no reason. Eighner explains that concept as he travels into dumpsters every day in search of necessities. In one of his routinely visits to a dumpster he visits a pizza shop. He said it was his conveyer belt to get food. When a call is not confirmed by a customer the pizza is thrown away into the dumpster.

On a daily basis we walk past several dumpsters – even though we may not see them. In the cities (mostly big and populated states) like the following: Los Angles, Boston, Chicago, Seattle, and New York City, there are over thousands of dumpsters in the alley-ways. As humans we walk by smelling the odor coming from the trash, and continue walking. In Lars Eighner’s “On Dumpster Diving” he will inform us about what he thinks and believes on the subject of dumpster diving.

One of the articles students would read is “No Lunch Left Behind” by Waters and Heron. The article talks about cheap foods, school cafeterias and food that is thrown away. Public safety’s has been redesigned in every school to help kids eat healthier. “Launched in 1946 as a public safety, it has turned out to be a poor investment. It should be redesigned to make our children look healthier” (Waters and Heron). As what the article says many school cafeterias aren’t really “cafeterias”. They usually heat up frozen foods or left overs. I thought our school cafeteria was like that too but, after the field trip to the cafeteria, I saw that the food they make is freshly made, and the pizza is hand made, not frozen and just heated up. This was a good experience; I now eat food from the cafeteria! Thanks to Susan Stewart. The article “No Lunch Left Behind” is very interesting article to read, like the facts of food being thrown

In “On Dumpster Diving”, Lars Eighner champions the idea of dumpster diving and making use of all available materials in a conservative manner. Eighner was extremely educated about the task of “dumpster diving,” and spoke to his audience of those who may oppose dumpster diving or living in a practical manner. Eighner’s purpose in scavenging through the dumpster was not just something to occupy his time, but it was his way of life. His ideal goal was seemingly to bring awareness on ways to end wastefulness in our country, as many people strive to do today.

2. The subject of living inside of a dumpster caught my attention because of how often it is to see dumpsters. Most public establishments have dumpsters located outside of them, so the thought of one being converted into a living space is intriguing. I find tiny homes very interesting because of their complex and genius designs. They have a compact size but include many creative ways for storage and living spaces. Professor Wilson also uses his dumpster home to educate his students about sustainability through his example of living with less than what a normal person would think they need for a happy life. I believe that teaching students through example is a great way to teach. Seeing someone drastically change their way of life and convert

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Food waste can be defined as the failure to consume edible food due to inappropriate human action. Each year, the United States of America grows more than 595 billion pounds of different kinds of food. Although this is more than enough food, “the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that roughly 30 to 40 percent of food grown in the United States each year is sent to landfills” (NewsChannel 1). Meanwhile, another research showed that “in 1974 approximately 900 kcal per person per day was wasted whereas in 2003 Americans wasted ,1400 kcal per person per day or 150 trillion kcal per year”(Hall, Guo, Dore and Chow 1). It is estimated that since 1974 America’s food waste per capita has increased by more than 55 percent. The data further explains that as compared to developing countries, developed countries throw away more food. The sad truth about this scenario is while an American is throwing way food, an individual in other parts of the world is dying from malnutrition or chronic hunger. Such occurrences explain that dealing with the problem of hunger is not about producing more food rather it is about proper distribution and saving food which is available because it is more than enough. Food wastage has become a global issue of concern with governments trying the best to minimize the trend. More people gradually recognize the negative implications associated with food waste and the importance of cutting food waste. American should be more sensitive to this issue so that

When I think of the people starving in the world, I don’t think of it being in the developed countries. I think of it being in developing countries like Syria and China. There are so many more developing countries, but those are the first two I think of. A major problem in developing countries is that people are starving. Over the summer, I spent a lot of time visiting family because during the school year I get too busy. Most of my summer I spent time with my aunt Leslie; she loves to cook and make our big family dinners. She always volunteers to make Thanksgiving dinner, so that is where most of the family travels too. I have the bad habit of getting more than I can eat. When this happens, my aunt just throws away the food or gives it to her dog. My aunt Leslie doesn’t even consider saving it, she just disposes of it. When I’m with my aunt, I always see her waste food. She just throws it away because she doesn’t need it anymore. I would say that most people, that have access to food waste it at times. It’s not something that people do intentionally. Also, the average individual that has the access to food, isn't healthy/good food. Many people eat fast food, knowing it is not good for them, but at times that's all they can get. A plethora of people lack empathy for the people that get fast food even though that’s all they can afford; however; have empathy for the people who go to places like soup kitchens. A lot of people in the United States are spoiled