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The throw-away society

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The throw-away society

Jörg Luyken
Jan 12, 2023
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Germany is considering legalising dumpster diving, the practice of sifting through bins to find tasty tidbits that have been thrown out by a society with money than sense.

Dumpsters were once primarily the preserve of the homeless, but they now face competition from eco warriors who have set themselves the task o…

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