“ I'm going to UIC in the fall, and I'm hoping to meet other dumpster divers so I won't be digging alone, lol. ”

“ "Looking to meet-liked minded people to promote peace and democracy and to try to make a difference in the world." ”

“ Hi. I'm trying to start an elementary school with a focus on sustainability. I also want to involve myself more in practicing sustainabilility. ”

“ Hey guys. I'm very interested in the ideas behind freeganism. Although I do not know a lot about it I have written a paper (in favor of freeganism) on the topic just out of pure interest. I'm soon to write another and would like to attend a meeting! ”

“ I know that we have excessive waste in our society and I figure I can benefit from that wastefulness and have less impact on the environment by doing it. I love gardening and try hard to make my small city plot productive. ”

“ hello ”

“ I would like to be more environmentally friendly as a consumer, not to mention the fact that I am low on funds!! ”

“ Hello my name is Jaci and I'm interested in meeting people who set up displays and sell at flea markets as I am currently looking to get involved with this. ”

“ I am looking to learn about dumpster diving in my area of the south loop and an other kinds freecycling ”

“ Trying to consume less in a culture I've been brought up in that taught me to consume consume consume....argh ”

“ Just heard about the freegan lifestyle it just seems perfect for me! ”

“ I build rewarding, client relationships helping them plan for their financial futures. I turn your financial dreams into reality whether it's designing retirement strategies, planning for college, bus. benefit plans or protecting individuals ”

“ Hi, I am a mother of seven and have been frugal most of my life. I am a full time student, love to cook and craft. It is always great to meet new people and network. ”

“ Just moved to Chicago. Would love to meet people with similar interests in dumpster diving, punk rock , and living beyond the system ”

“ This set of predictions from our Science Futristics meeting might interest you: http://www.explain.com/future.htm Best regards --Robb Murray ”

“ Hi, all! I wanna try my hand at online boutiqing and maximize my thrift store fetish, would love to learn more from the "pros". EBay is calling my name! ”

“ I'm always interested in getting a bargain and not tossing out things others may be able to use. I was always taught that "Someone's trash is another's treasure". Over the years, I've added to my own "collection" and need to share with others now. ”

“ Hey, I am a landscape architect working here in chicago, I always enjoy meeting new people and finding treasures that others dont appreciate. ”

“ picking should be kept secret, places that is ”

“ I want to network with others who love junk and love the thrill of hunting it! ”

“ My past negative experiences, to be sure, are mild compared to what many of you out there have been through. But I'd be glad to listen and support those of you out there who are struggling with shame or frustration over domestic abuse. ”

“ Well, I recently heard about freeganism and would like to meet others who are interested in learning more about the freegan lifestyle - and possibly giving it a shot! ”

“ I think dd is like a huge treasure hunt. It is just not the sort of thing others accept, so I need to find a group that does. I think it is great for everyone, my self , the environment, and others that can really use the donations. ”

“ all my schooling taught me was how to ignore truly usable knowledge... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because everyone could use something cheap, and or free no matter who you are its nice when you need a little help ”

“ So there's this abandoned house I know of... ”

“ I love junk! LOVE IT! And will look for it anywhere. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because most people think it's nuts. I think it's nuts NOT to dumpster dive. There's enough perfectly good food, clothing, furniture,etc. for everyone. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because Trash to treasure-right ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I've had k2 for a long time, but only used them a few times. I can skate pretty well, but I need some practice on how to stop!!! HELP??? ”

“ I want these local Meetups because bingo is low key and fun. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because in the words of Mies van der Rohe, "less is more." ”

“ Hi, I love women authors. ”

“ I am interested in learning more about simple ways to live what I believe about excess/consumption. ”

“ I'm a mean, green, vegan attorney (as of Oct 2007, provided I pass the bar), looking for old doors, windows, tables, chairs, and wood. =D ”

“ Im kazz im from the northside of the city. I attend college at truman for art. I love setting down witha good cup of tea which I absolutly love. Green ea and chi are my favs. Hope have some good convos and tastly tea experince ”

“ I help run a non-profit organization that helps with needy items. ”

“ hi, im always looking to make new friends with similar interests. ”

“ I believe sustainable, affordable, mixed income, mixed-use development that empowers citizens and builds community is the key to the future for our cities. I am an undergrad Lake Forest College and plan on going to graduate school for development ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a current student at Archeworks and feel as designers and architects we have a responsibility to our communities... ”

“ Hi, I am a Green Hippie Vegan living in the west suburbs. I wanna meet fun, kind souls who care about bettering our Earth and have compassion for all of its inhabitants..And I LOVE drumming and hiking....Peace & Blessings, Jill ”

“ I want local Dumpster Diving Meetups because digging through other people's rubbish is just more fun with someone there. ”

“ I want local Architecture for Humanity Meetups because I would like to contribute as much as I can through what I've retained from current and former work expertise. ”

“ I want local Clothing Swap Meetups because it sounds like a great way to keep my wardrobe fresh. Is anyone on the north side? Evanston? ”

“ I have always found bees fascinating. I have a new large garden in Chicago and I would like to keep bees. I feel they are environmentally important. ”

“ I would be interested in joining or hosting any dumpster diving event because there is always great things to be found in the trash. ”