Freegan | Uprooted, an eco/travel blog

ANNOUNCING: Love And Trash

20. Apr, 2010 2 Comments

A brand-new DIY blog, featuring yours truly!

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Friday Photos #2: What IS that? Should I eat it?

19. Mar, 2010 15 Comments

Can you name that weird berry? Is it poison? I’m dying to find out.

adventure, Asheville, berries, botany, buy nothing, education, environment, featured posts, foraging, freegan, gardening, green living, nature, North Carolina, outdoors, photography

5 (and a half!) free things to do in Asheville

17. Mar, 2010 1 Comment

Being broke is no excuse here: you can tour Asheville in style for $0. I sure did.

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CONTEST: Name That Site!

Win fabulous prize, bragging rights and admiration

02. Mar, 2010 56 Comments

Enter now to name a brand-new blog, and win a subscription of your choice!

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An Apocalyptic Valentine

Or, how to turn a Facebook quiz into a Valentine's Day gift

14. Feb, 2010 2 Comments

Guest blogger The Apocalyptic Housewife is back with a dose of romantic realism—and a freegan Valentine idea.

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One Year Ago: Dumpster Diving in West Oakland

15. Jan, 2010 5 Comments

What a year, what a year! Last January, I was riding bikes around Oakland in search of delicious leftovers. Now that I’ve learned to dumpster dive, I’ll never be scared of it again. Here’s my report, from 1/18/09.

Oakland, food, garbage, under the radar

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How to Travel Cheap & Green: couchsurfing vs. hostel

30. Nov, 2009 13 Comments

I stayed in Boston twice: once at the hostel, and once as a couchsurfer. Each has its charms, and its problems; what are the differences, and which would you choose?

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The Apocalyptic Housewife Goes Seedbombing

Or, A Job Worth Doing is Worth Doing Crappily

25. Nov, 2009 6 Comments

An illustrated primer, based on one total n00b’s first documented experience with chlorophyll graffiti. The first-ever guest post from The Apocalyptic Housewife.