“ I have been doing this for years, and never realized such a group exists!!!!! This is sooooo awesome!!!!! ”

“ I have become obsessed with my yard and the empty sad yards of my neighbors, I just want to make outdoor spaces places where you want to spend a lot of time. I love my yard and wish I could live there instead of inside my house. So does my pug. ”

“ I'm really concerned about all these issues and I've been looking for others who share similar concerns. Am looking forward to meeting everyone! (FYI, the exceptionally gorgeous dog in the pic is Maxwell, b/c I joined the dog walking meet up 1st.) ”

“ Live in South Bay area and living 811 lifestyle. I would love to add this to my lifestyle if there are others to share. ”

“ I enjoy inspired designs that derive unique formal solutions from critical analysis. I just moved to LA, work at a smallish arch office in Venice, and will be my own client for the first time very shortly. I'm a LEED AP and was an env. stud. major. ”

“ I want local Horse Meetups because I would love to share my horses with people who know how to ride and would like to ride with me once in a while. ”

“ Anything that makes our lives easier is an improvement and isn't a bad thing if used responsibly. ”

“ My name is Clis, I'm 48, single w/dog, and am just really starting to deal with my sexual abuse. I am in therapy and also go to Codependent Anon meetings- the combo of both has changed my life,for the first time I actually feel peaceful.Looking for ”

“ Seems there is a lot of stuff to be had in LA, judging by what shows up on the curb and craigslist free. If it's free it's me! ”

“ I am an Entrepreneur and a partner in a realestate development Firm based in Down Town LA. I am in charnge of New Buiness Development and Sales and Markeing. ”

“ WHATSUP MY PEOPLE!!! .....what better place than here? what better time than now? so, anyone have a place somewhere with internet access, plenty of paint, and place that we can plug in soldering irons ? ”

“ LA sucks. I just moved from SF and I would love to meet some like minded people. ”

“ I want a local meetup to promote this cause through an article I am doing for my college newspaper so if you want to help, me email is vita1391@sbcglobal.com ”

“ I commute from West Covina to Newbury Park daily. Start at 6am. I could pick you up and drop you off on the way. ”

“ It concerns me that there is so much waste with the grocery stores and department stores. Did you know that dept. stores often throw out returned clothes rather than resale or give to shelters? Same with the food, completely edible. Shamful ”

“ Its time to get involved. The South Bay needs more active community members. I would love to start a dumpster diving meetup. I'd also like to get people involved in beach cleanup and start teaching the community about recycling! ”

“ anyone wanna go dumster diving. I'm sure we could find some cool stuff and we need one here in T.O!!! ”

“ Hello :) Eastenders Fan!! Sort of new to Pasadena and looooooove thrift shopping, flea markets, garage sales, DumpsterDiving....wheee! The "Bulky Item Pickup" days are incredible. It's amazing what people will put out on the curb :) ”

“ hey there, I was just remembering my dream to keep bees some day. I'm new to the area and would be interested in visiting local beekeepers to observe workdays with the bees, and possibly help out. Look forward to meeting folks with similar interests ”

“ Would someone please start a meet-up for these topics nearby! The one's started are so far. I would definately help! ”

“ Hello, I'm Marina and I just love clothes. I go to Santa Monica and get some of my clothing from Russian stores. I like European style clothes- they just seem more classy. ”

“ !!!!!!!!I LOVE DUMPSTER DIVING!!!!!!!! ”

“ You're welcome to these: 1: SWAP GATHERINGS all over SoCal http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LA_Swaps Free: Swap COSTUMES Clothes DVD CD Books Games Computers Fabric Records etc 2: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEWWAVE80sDarkWaveDancerParty ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to have less trash in the world ”

“ I would like to find a diving buddy/group, it gets lonely out there. I currently do solo "resource recovery" in the Hlywd/Larchmont Vlg area, and would like to learn food recovery techniques. Divers will save the earth! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'd like to find stores in the Los Angeles area that are available to people who would like to dumpster dive. A lot of the TJ's and Whole Foods in my area have locked the dumpsters and even have guards posted. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to recycle and hate waste. I'm appalled at what is thrown away in our disposable society and would love to find like minded people in Long Beach.I also love to fix discards and give them away.. ”

“ In our alternately harried and isolating work environments, we need to take proactive steps to find the others! Cheers for everyone who's interested and acting on creative and / or eco-urban ideas! ”

“ metaphysics...hmmmm..goood ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I need some new stuff, and I sure as hell ain't going to no mall! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I just do ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my kids buy clothes then never wear them. This group sounds like a great idea. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I think far to much stuf goes into land fill we can all have a better life if we give to others what we nolonger need and take what we do some times people have time to give ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it would be fun and inexpensive way to get clothing. ”

“ I'm sanyassin, teach Tantra Psychology and sustainable alternative economics, PROUT, coach as Sadhu in the workplace, coordinate research [allopathic] demonstrating the efficacy of meditation and related practices, copywriter, editor, publicist. ”

“ Carolyn, publisher of California Green Solutions in LA area. Robust website for green businesses covering all our natural resource challenges in California (esp SoCal). Air quality, water, transportation, etc. Over 400 articles...we're prolific! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm interested in learning more about all of the Green events in LA. ”

“ Business & Localization Specialist (Korean<>English Translation, Web Site, Sp. Functions & Notary Public). Dance & Wellness Enthusiast. I want to network with those who share common interest with me. Please visit ZeanieYoon.com and get to know me! ”

“ Because Your politics are bourgeois as fuck. Show support. The quickest way to the top is to turn the world upside down. ”

“ I was in an inter-racial marriage once..and would like to get together with who are or were in this kind of situation. ”

“ Sarah ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm w/ Wrap Around Program of The Help Group, Van Nuys. Help Group is a huge non-profit serving disadvantaged kids/families, esp Autism. We need a website to donate and recycle items to needy families. ”

“ Two things that don't go together, financially challenged and the love of shopping. The meetups would solve those two problems. Also meeting new people is a big bonus ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i need it for my buisness ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i am makinga documentary about trash and need some subjects who would be willing to let us film them. ”

“ architecture intern, looking to be a part of something positive ”