“ Interested in vintage office supplies, sustainability, mini-homes, feminist theology, biracial/multiracial identity, mothering teens/tweens, thrift shops, garage sales, dumpster diving, recycle/re-use/re-purpose, crafting, & intelligent television! ”

“ it's just a fun thing to do! ”

“ Simplify, simplify, simplify! I love it. ”

“ I am working on editing this year's novel and would love to share support around all levels of edit--the big frame, characters and philosophy as well as language (current writers group is focused only on the micro-scale). Talking craft and learning. ”

“ I want local Thrift Shoppers Meetups because I might be missing something. ”

“ Aloha! Our family recently moved here from Hawaii (via 4 years in South Dakota). I have been green since the Reagan-era (yikes!). We are into thrift and a sustainable lifestyle. We would really like to learn about the area and meet new people. ”

“ I think there is alot of waste and I want to help redeem that...AND I quit my job yesterday... ”

“ Hello to everyone! My husband and I moved to Tacoma last July from Riverside, CA. Was a freecycle member there and would like to make some new friends. My picture includes my grandson, Brenden. ”

“ Hello. I would like get back into training and working with Labradors. I had a line of mother and son for 20 years. The male I had was good at everything I tried on him. The female was good as well. They are so much fun! ”

“ I love great deals and look forward to being a bit more in the know as to where things are happening. ”

“ I do not know much about permaculture but would like to know more. ”

“ Hi, I have been working from home for over 4 years now. When you work at home, the downside is that you don't have any co-workers. These local meetup groups allow me to meet new friends as well as network and learn. ”

“ New to the area. I've lived overseas for the past 15 years and have a lot of interesting experiences to share. I'd like to make some new friends. ”

“ You find amazing stuff in dumpsters for Art and Technology purposes (not to mention cheap living) ”

“ I really would like to be a part of something that can help the WORLD and the environment. If anyone else in the area knows anymore about things in the area I would love to hear about it! ”

“ i'm tired of packaging & pretension & appalled by how consumerist we are. we don't need much to get by. as a child i studied simpler living & have gotten off track. now i'd like to meet others & hear how they balance life in these complex times. ”

“ I would like to keep are earth healthy. I want to live with little waist. We all need to change. Even if just a little. ”

“ To meet new people that have the same interests and to enjoy life! ”

“ Hello my name is Heather and I saw the report on Oprah about freegan and thought it would be nice to meet others who want to try it out to. ”

“ I saw Oprah today with Lisa Ling's interview on Freegans. What a great group! ”

“ I am 48 and a single mom of a five year old. I am looking for folks who would like to get together and do fun things with or without the kids. I am employed full time, but available in the evenings and weekends. ”

“ I have been looking for something like this. I want a way to go against the corporate nonsense without being thrown in jail. (or at least being thrown into jail before I 'm ready) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet others who share this curse/gift. ”

“ Hey Everyone! I'm a grad student working on my thesis on freeganism/dumpstering/DIY activities in Seattle. I'd love to talk to you, and I know a lot of great dumpstering spots ;) Call me at(406) 529-8095 or email emily.darrell@umontana.edu. Thanks! ”

“ I love to get out and explore, whether it's bargain hunting, geocaching, walking, crafting or just plain play with the kids in the park. ”

“ Hi everyone. I'm Shelly and live in Kirkland and work in insurance. I joined a few meet ups in hopes of making some new friends and enjoying activities with other like minded people. ”

“ Now that I've learned about dumpster diving I want to do it. Free food and conservation! But it'd be nice to have some partners. :) ”

“ The American way of life will destroy humanity very soon if we do not drastically reduce consumption. We have the power to make a change! ”

“ DIY fashion is the way to go . ”

“ Whatsup I'm a high school student lookin for some chill people to go dumpstering with who know the city better than i do.. ”

“ I love deals and neat finds! ”

“ Treasure! ”

“ i like ALL people and think we are all too separated. i want this local meetup to meet others from different cultures ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am desperate to find a fun way to recycle the boxes full of clothes that I own. ”

“ I'm looking to increase my sustainability and connection to folks who are doing good in the world ”

“ cuz i want to learn more about natural building, sustainability, permaculture/farming/gardening, network with other likeminded folks... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want these local Meetups ”

“ Reduce, reuse, recycle....and free stuff! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm a medal-winning Olympic diver looking to branch out to media other than water. ”

“ I want to meetup because civilization wastes too much. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I believe in living a life that takes up as little resources as possible. And I really like free stuff. ”

“ I love doing and creating and i don't need to buy in order to. ”

“ ...always looking to add to my circles of people livin' the good life... ”

“ We have a Working Womens MeetUp in Snohomish County.... On the 1st Wednesday of the Month. If you are interested click on that group. thanks ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm a fan of reusing things in a new way, I guess you could call it "Trash Hacking". ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i like to share the passion ”

“ When I walk my dog, half the walk is usually through the alleys. I often find stuff being thrown out that I can't use, but I take it anyway, and give it away. ”

“ To channel the few good memories I have of middle-school gym class. ”