Free the Food #24 ✔ | One Man&#x27;s Trash Another Man&#x27;s Treasure! [2018-01-24]

slimanepro (64) · 7 years ago

Adoption of human on fresh fruits and vegetables
By 80%, is the only guarantor of the body's prevention of diseases and obesity
They are healthy and my favorite food.

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seveaux (60) · 7 years ago

reko my fellow nightwatcher you are awesome for doing what you do and i am happy to see you are getting the rewards you deserve

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josteem (58) · 7 years ago

Ok .. that is nice .. but which country is this????

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reko (70) · 7 years ago

Sweden, Gothenburg...

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josteem (58) · 7 years ago (edited)

Herregud ! jag förväntade mig någonstans i norr :)

I am from Dalarna .. nice work .. following you 👍🏼

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azoreanblaze (34) · 7 years ago

This is the first post I opened up on steemit. I am liking this community already :) Great work on making a difference. It would be cool if you can walk into the stores and tell them to simply give you the food so you do not need to dive into the dumpsters. But they will most likely try to charge you for trying to help, lol. Good stuff reko.

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teenovision (52) · 7 years ago

preparing for 2019 grand party boy keep it up

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reko (70) · 7 years ago

hohaaa, oh yeah!:D

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stockhausen (48) · 7 years ago

I wish stores would throw less food, and instead focus more on advertising discounts for food, that they would normally throw out. A lot, as you have proven is fully edible.

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kelvinrock (60) · 7 years ago

amazing dear @reko

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aerialpegasus (47) · 7 years ago

Wow! I had no idea...

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britcoins (56) · 7 years ago

wow that is really quite shocking how much food is wasted, and it's all down to the system. terrible to think about really - glad someone is making some difference.

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sungbojus (49) · 7 years ago

I was actually wondering if all this array of food is actually from the trash until I read this:

Here you will find plenty of trash-related articles: you can search by specific countries and cities to find the best places in your area!

As I continued to read and watch the photographs I started asking myself why someone should make this kind of thing a career or hobby, especially when he has to go out at night, inside the terribly cold weather, etc. Then I saw this:

Bring awareness on how much food is wasted with our current system!
Save the abundance of food that is wasted and share it with my network!
Minimizing costs enabling me to Power Up 100%! Great regular exercise and good karma... ;)

At this point I gave up because I came to realise that the motivating factor was love, deep sincere love for the downtrodden and the under-privileged of the society.

My heart just melted!

@reko I salute your altruism and thank you for being that part of humanity that still know and understand the true meaning of the word 'love'.

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steem4depoor (56) · 7 years ago

This is one of the most amazing post i have ever seen. Wow i feel so motivated by your actions and I will join you in your campaign to support the poor by providing free food. Keep with the good work In my current school project i am working on a teacher, i have decided to give free meal to students.

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dannyshine (65) · 7 years ago

bloody genius! i wrote a post recently about the insanity of paying for food. We're all daft for paying for it when so much is being thrown away.

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whatamidoing (69) · 7 years ago

I loved my experiences helping a group of friends dumpster dive. They would go every day to get some freshly packed food from the supermarket. It was always super fresh and clean and separate from the dirty trash. We’d bring it back to our neighborhood and set up tables on the street and have a party with the neighbors and invite some of the local homeless people to come eat together with us. It was really beautiful. Then a bunch of people got arrested and they started to watch the dumpsters more carefully...so absurd!

sdl1987 (42) · 7 years ago

Well, all I can say is awesomeness and respect. Looking at your pictures astonishes me how much food is wasted. I am wondering why... and why such amounts. Some kind of 'myth' is that you do not have to always follow the expiry date, but it gets trashed anyway once that has been surpasses.

Cheers from Belgium and thumbs up for you!

tysonjames (58) · 7 years ago

Wow I can’t believe how much food you’re able to haul back on that bike!

kelvinrock (60) · 7 years ago

i agree with you @tysonjames

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jonbit (66) · 7 years ago

That food looks fresher then the food I buy in the store! You now that old saying one mans trash is another mans treasure, You are eating like a king and I hope you king and showing others how to also! Good job on the post!

gardengirlcanada (60) · 7 years ago

This is incredibly eye opening, I am in Canada, and we have a system where I am located that the excess foods that are not consumed from the grocery stores goes to our local food banks. Thanks for the insight, a job well done. Now following you, love this post

tmak89 (25) · 7 years ago

I absolutely can not believe you found all of that fresh food in the dumpsters! It really is crazy the amount of food that people waste. Thank you for using your time to bring light to this problem, hopefully just seeing posts like this can make people rethink what they throw out. Also, your pup Lizzy is super cute! What a good partner :)

amos811 (56) · 7 years ago (edited)

Awesome bro! you even find beers in there. We make a killing at the road side trash on pick up days, I have found countless items. We always cut the cords and save them to recycle, they sure do add up quick, and can fetch $1 a pound here in the states. Great post bro! I would like to add, its truly amazing how wasteful everyone is.

reko (70) · 7 years ago

yes you can find just about anytthing and I have to agree unf people are not very sustainable atm but we'll get there...

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rinkuzblog (43) · 7 years ago

Hayyy dude I am rinku.... A pharmacist.... Wowww.... Its awesome that you helping poor people. I also used to to in the orphanage and help those children. Good work ever. I would like to meet such a great personality. Hope it will come true. All the very best to you dear.

vnyrox (9) · 7 years ago

Food is lookin delicious @reko don't tell me your going to finish this by yourself if you want to share i'm here don't worry i'll help you to finish this stuff :p

reko (70) · 7 years ago (edited)

hehe yeah np you're def welcome to join the feast!:D

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grace234 (11) · 7 years ago (edited)

Am hearing this for the first time, very creative and interesting true people waste a lot of food that is gold to others. Making awareness should make people think. Nice post please keep it going. I have followed and upvoted you.

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latm (52) · 7 years ago

that´s awesome! looks like a hard work. But i think that you enjoy?

reko (70) · 7 years ago

yes indeed, hard work but feels great doing and a lot of fun:D

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superman2018 (35) · 7 years ago

Reko...you are all about healthy foods..i can understand why you have a healthy look and an awesome smile..avocado fruit is really expensive in Nigeria..i know you can ship some to me..hahahahaha

reko (70) · 7 years ago

lol don't think they will be any good when they arrive unf;)

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thegreatlife (60) · 7 years ago

Lol, that's amazing. I'm not used to seeing a post like this, that's for sure. I'm kind of surprised how nice those avocados look...actually, almost everything that you showed in the pictures looked great. I can't believe that bananas that look like that are being thrown away. Good show sir.

reko (70) · 7 years ago

no they are not even ripe, lol

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nessyquel (53) · 7 years ago

it is really sad how much food is wasted everyday when almost half of the worlds population is starving and can barely have a decent meal,they even only eat once a day. thank you for giving awareness and showing what others can't see because most of the time subjects like this are being ignored and people just take food and things for granted.

jhonsnow2 (3) · 7 years ago

Nice post.I respect you very much because you contribute to steemit.I will do activities like you.I would like to extend the steemit.@

lifeplus1 (39) · 7 years ago

That’s incredible. Is this all expired? If not, why would they be throwing it away?

reko (70) · 7 years ago

They are driven by money only aka insane!;)

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edij (44) · 7 years ago

This is absolutely amazing - one because what you're doing is incredible and two because seeing that amount of food wasted is sickening. I know that some places have a practice of pouring washing up liquid or bleach on top of food they throw out, or even locking the bins so people can't forage for free food. It's always nice to see people working for the side of society and general enlightenment!

Looking forward to seeing more

johnadams00 (38) · 7 years ago

This really is amazing. I don't think most people have any idea how much food is thrown away. Our local community mission place gets a lot of the stuff all the grocery stores start to throw out and give the to the poor and homeless. Most of the stuff was only 1-2 days after the sell by date (or on that date, but everything was good).

No one should go hungry in America.

loonyfool (51) · 7 years ago

I knew those supermarkets wasted a lot of food, but holy fuck that's just crazy ! Thanks for sharing that type of experience, that's my main mentality too, I always try my best not to waste anything. Keep it up, this activity is the best you can do on this planet. Humans should not waste anything, we should just give back what the Earth gives us at a time instead of wasting it. That's the natural cycle. May the Steem be with you as you say :D
I'm gonna check those sites to see if there's some interesting spot near my town.

antonysteem (44) · 7 years ago

wow .. you are a creative person my friend .. you teach us how to live right, can use the garbage to be something very valuable .. I like you. thank you very much my brother

jonsnow1983 (67) · 7 years ago

I love Avocadossss Champ!

jimmyjazz (25) · 7 years ago (edited)

I'd like to see more activism in promoting fresh food. There is so much plastic waste and processed food in there. At least fresh food can be composted, fed to animals and decomposes quickly. Sorry to sound pessimistic, you are doing a brilliant job with this, however the war on plastic needs some steem and I am saddened by how much of it is on show here.

reko (70) · 7 years ago

yeah I'm not only saving the food that is wasted I also forage what is growing freelyin nature which minimizes my use of plastic as well as always bringing my own bag when shopping...

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jimmyjazz (25) · 7 years ago

I have no doubt you are doing far more than myself and pretty much any others on here. You are part of the solution, not the problem. But amoungst the waste you have gathered, highlights far more than just a throw away food problem. Keep up the good work!

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sizzlecat (25) · 7 years ago

This is great! I've dumpster dived on and off for a few years, it's amazing what you can find. After valentines day we once found a bin bag full of roses. A few summers ago we found one full of winter hats, scarfs and gloves (must have been passed the sell by date?). I can't say I've ever had such bountiful hauls as you though. Looks delicious. What are the authorities attitude towards this where you are? Here in the UK they've been clamping down on it, but a local friend of mine has set up a cafe where they serve free food and drinks (donations welcome) and managed to get supermarkets in the area to donate food they would otherwise throw out. It's INSANE what these huge institutions consider trash. Thanks a lot for the post mate!

reko (70) · 7 years ago

Here it's mostly the individual stores fighting it with bigger locks and new system to keep the "trash" away from the people...

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riosnath (28) · 7 years ago

¡ Excelent ! ¡ Good Post ! you have a new follower, I wish you luck @reko

marysyl (33) · 7 years ago

Wonderful, that's a very good job. Weldon. It is a charitable work since you share the food you saved with other people.

joyglider (25) · 7 years ago

Wow! It is amazing how much great food you found....why would people throw such good food? I think we are so far away from producing our own stuff that we don't even value it anymore...sometimes. Great work! Keep it up!

eletelan (35) · 7 years ago

Great post. I used to do the same thing in NYC years ago. Whole Foods in particular throw out tons of fine foods every week. We used to go "shopping" and create magnificent dinners to share with each other.
food = good
waste = bad

generallygen (33) · 7 years ago

Wow...it’s shocking to see just how much food goes to waste. It’s great that you’re able to reclaim it and that it’s actually being eaten by someone instead of being left to spoil!

gingfriend20ph (54) · 7 years ago

Wow, a lot of foods just thrown away? Why not just give it away and not put on the trash so it won't be infected with bacteria. Sure a lot of hungry people will be fed by that. But i appreciate you are doing it for the people already which is sharing what you have.👍👏

mcsamm (71) · 7 years ago

I wish to see some of these food in our upcoming party..but we really gon make it sweet too..this is amazing food you shared @reko.thanks

liltammy (66) · 7 years ago

Great post and Lizzy is super cute dog;)

princesslilo (55) · 7 years ago

It's crazy how much food is thrown away there while other parts of the globe are starving. If I lived there, I'd probably dumpster dive too. We don't have that here in the Philippines.

evanprice (50) · 7 years ago

This is a great initiative! It truly does put that good food to good use instead of leaving it to waste.. That food is reaching mouths it never would have seen otherwise! :)

sassylori (50) · 7 years ago

Too much food wasted..such a sad reality. But in this case, it was just 'almost wasted'. This is such a great initiative of yours that I hope people will support, not by dumping more 'garbage' thinking they can help dumpster divers that way, but instead, by taking conscious effort in minimizing their trash.

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foodgurutu (47) · 7 years ago

Wow this is absolutely amazing! I wish I was this resourceful. It's amazing that you guys are able to find so much food many people waste!!

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reko (70) · 7 years ago

yup but it's absolutely insane the amount of food that is wasted every day...thge food here is just form one single store...

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sequentialvibe (66) · 7 years ago

Absolutely mind blowing!

I am FREEGAN my brother. Keep diving!

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marketclob (47) · 7 years ago

wher Is here? thanks for sharing?

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cute.funny.girls (34) · 7 years ago

Wow that's a lot of food and it look's in a good state. I think you do a great labor looking for food and sharing it with others.

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chrissandoe (49) · 7 years ago

WOWZER!!! where in the world do they throw this away? I can't believe how much wasted food you found. My only thing is that dumpster had to be full of bacteria, probably parasites. Be careful and wash that stuff and yourself really good. Not trying to be a jerk with this comment. I'm just saying.

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reko (70) · 7 years ago

good point!

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pritam20 (57) · 7 years ago

Great work man!!
Thank you for sharing

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gabbyg86 (61) · 7 years ago

That was very generous!

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universalpro (49) · 7 years ago

Good food good life ☺️ thanks for sharing

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mohiuddinbd24 (50) · 7 years ago

Hi this is awesome your every post is very nice thank you for sharing

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reko (70) · 7 years ago

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feryykama (45) · 7 years ago

looks so good fruits ..

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avalsoriya (32) · 7 years ago

I see this for the first time! Never thought that you could find so much food=)

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roy121 (42) · 7 years ago

So nice

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matt-a (65) · 7 years ago

You are wild as hell, Reko!

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sarnaly (37) · 7 years ago

I Followed you.If you follow me, I'll be happy..check my post dear.. and i want to work with ur team plz accept me in ur team

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gunaseelan (25) · 7 years ago

Wow that is really amazing.

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mohdmohsin (2) · 7 years ago

very nice fruit

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awais1426 (25) · 7 years ago

Great love this

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purpleshadow (39) · 7 years ago

Wow this blog is very nice …Impressive!

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war-tp (49) · 7 years ago

I think this is Archidendron pauciflorum it turns avocado

interesting post@reko

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akshay.pawar (25) · 7 years ago

Dear steemit, please put Add to cart option for this post. I want to buy this delicious food. @reko

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zhjjack (32) · 7 years ago

What a great action! I think more people should be involved, not to let food be wasted again.@reko

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mdraihanhkn (47) · 7 years ago

Wow this is absolutely amazing! I wish I was this resourceful. It's amazing that you guys are able to find so much food many people waste👍

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adnandybala (43) · 7 years ago

What will happen if we eat within 1 hour?

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cryptoryno33 (34) · 7 years ago

Upvoted and followed by @ cryptoryno33

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clessyasgl (26) · 7 years ago

Freshhhh

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marsell (42) · 7 years ago

lovely :)
thanks for sharing!

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lizziesworld (64) · 7 years ago

What you are doing is amazing - almost unbelieveable - I cannot get my head around the quantity of food wasted.
Great post - thank you!

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yallapapi (70) · 7 years ago

I never had the courage to dumpster dive but it seems like its working out for you. Look forward to reading more of your stuff on here.

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reko (70) · 7 years ago

cool, yeh works really well but I guess it depends where in the world you are...

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farah-kamran (45) · 7 years ago

you effort is appreciable you are good steemian

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akkha (59) · 7 years ago

You are doing amazing my friend ! Great work dear @reko !!

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marisolhidalgo (44) · 7 years ago

Excelent !

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aqeelshehzad (49) · 7 years ago

wow that is extremely very stunning how much nourishment is squandered, and it's all down to the framework. unpleasant to consider truly - happy somebody is having some effect.

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missindependent (25) · 7 years ago

wow those vegetables tho!! I so love veggies, the colors and those greens

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supersf (35) · 7 years ago

Fuyooohhhh...this is amazing! Keep up with the good work !

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tasteandseeblog (31) · 7 years ago

Wow this is amazing, what you're doing! Sad to know that so much food goes to waste on a daily basis (and that's just in one city!). But well done for what you're doing.

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diegobarlian (29) · 7 years ago

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mhizblessing (43) · 7 years ago

It's so sad how so much food is being wasted daily, would love to join in your compaign. Check out my post on cornbread https://steemit.com/food/@mhizblessing/recipe-1

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uumex (33) · 7 years ago

Whaoo! This is mind blowing. Well-done sir, may God reward you bountifully

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