SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 5
Download to read offline
Dumpster Diving Thesis
Eighner's main point of this essay was to contend that Dumpster diving is a somewhat viable means of living for some, but the human tendency of
overvaluing sentimental items can get in the way. His SMB statement would be, "While frowned upon by some, Dumpster diving provides certain
commodities of life for individuals with enough will; however, individuals must stress the importance of each item they acquire as opposed to the
perceived value." When writing this essay, Eighner chose to include and disclude different details so that his SMB would be supported. In order to
address his SMB, Eighner focused more on the need for Dumpster diving rather than the possible alternatives. By focusing on this, Eighner was able to
develop the idea of value
Get more content on HelpWriting.net
Dumpster Diving Eighner
Eighner chooses to dive into dumpsters not because he needs the material items he finds, but rather because he does not. In the conclusion of his essay
"On Dumpster Diving," Eighner makes it clear that he believes excess material objects are unnecessary and that they do more harm than good for a
person, and this is true. Eighner accurately describes how having large amounts of material goods does nothing to improve the well–being or morality
of the human race because holding onto physical possessions leads to the development of bad habits and traits within society.
Having more material possessions makes people less grateful for what they have and more likely to be wasteful. In his essay, Eighner describes how
college students "throw out many good things, including food." Because the students are accustomed to having so many material possessions, they do
not think twice before throwing a portion of it into the dumpster. On the other hand, Eighner thinks of himself as very non–materialistic, so he only
takes what he needs and is not wasteful because he does not have many remains or unused items to throw away. It might not seem...show more content...
During the 1920s, the middle–class in America embodied Eighner's description of the "rat–race millions" who were constantly racing to get more
material goods. From radios, to the newest appliances, to Henry Ford's automobiles, the people in the middle–class wanted more and more money to
purchase these items, so they turned to the stock market (Garraty 426). The materialistic greed within Americans led them to recklessly buy thousands
of stocks in hopes securing more money, but the greed they had brought about the stock market crash which led America and the rest of the
industrialized world straight into the Great Depression. The poverty and the suffering that came along with the economic depression showed how
harmful greed and materialism can
Get more content on HelpWriting.net
Dumpster Diving Essay
Green Lifestyle
Tips
Dumpster Diving: Thinking Dirty or Clean?
Although ideas like The Real Food Project are making great strides to raising awareness and reducing waste when it comes to food surpluses and what
the major supermarket chains do with them, millions of metric tons of foodstuffs, not to mention other manufactured products, are going straight from
the production line to the landfill with no discernible use in between. Dumpster diving may seem like a dirty concept, but if you're taking unnecessary
and harmful waste away from the landfills, well doesn't that make it a "clean" practice?
Whether you're a struggling college student (for whom I would definitely advise giving it a try!), or just an environmentally conscious adult, there are
clear benefits to diving in to the dumpster of your local supermarket chain. For one, food isn't the only item you can reclaim from a landfill, before it
even gets there. Household appliances like phone charges, hair dryers and even the occasional bottle of vodka have all been reportedly gleaned from
a successful dive, and those are some of the worst items to be trashing, seeing as they can, at very least, be easily recycled.
Moreover, rotting foodstuffs produce methane gas in landfills, which is a potent greenhouse gas and makes up approximately 40–60% of the gasses
...show more content...
Fruits, vegetables and breads are all thrown out well before their time because their sale is based on aesthetic appearance, but just because a banana is
starting to brown doesn't make it inedible. In fact, even if you don't feel like eating it now, you can just as easily throw that banana in the freezer and
make banana bread later on! The same goes with bread items, most often just having hit its "expiry" date doesn't mean it's gone bad. Throwing a loaf
or two in the freezer will prolong the life of bread extensively, which can then be toasted or made into French toast for a tasty morning
Get more content on HelpWriting.net
Dumpster Diving History
The offenders came up with a new method of stealing information in those early ages, called "dumpster diving". The offender would usually scout the
trash of an individual who is under target and would just look for vital information or bank statements that may help to claim the person's identity and
receive benefits under someone else's name. Yet, in a long run this was identified and people began using personal shredders (See www.spamlaws.com).
Get more content on HelpWriting.net
Dumpster Diving Summary
Lars Eighner begins by recalling a time from before he began to dumpster dive as an attempt to reveal to his readers that his fondness for garbage
cans was not something forced upon him. He quickly transitions to the time when he began to dumpster dive and describes the overall experience of it.
Once he has completed his general description, the essay takes a detailed turn into what dumpster diving through the years has taught him: everything
from determining good food from the bad, how wasteful students in college can be, making sure drinks are safe, the stages a beginning dumpster diver
goes through (self–disgust, curiosity, realization, and possibly the dangerous hoarding), and how dumpster diving has a hand in gained weight. Further
Get more content on HelpWriting.net

More Related Content

Similar to Dumpster Diving Thesis

8Th International Legal Essay Writing Competition Conf
8Th International Legal Essay Writing Competition Conf8Th International Legal Essay Writing Competition Conf
8Th International Legal Essay Writing Competition ConfChristina Boetel
 
Writing Annotated Bibliography - The Oscillati
Writing Annotated Bibliography - The OscillatiWriting Annotated Bibliography - The Oscillati
Writing Annotated Bibliography - The OscillatiCharlie Congdon
 
How To Write An Informative Essay Guide HandMade
How To Write An Informative Essay Guide HandMadeHow To Write An Informative Essay Guide HandMade
How To Write An Informative Essay Guide HandMadeKara Russell
 
Essay Event Changed Your Life
Essay Event Changed Your LifeEssay Event Changed Your Life
Essay Event Changed Your LifeSandra Valenzuela
 
Essay On My Favourite Tea
Essay On My Favourite TeaEssay On My Favourite Tea
Essay On My Favourite TeaMonique Davis
 
Websites For Essays In English
Websites For Essays In EnglishWebsites For Essays In English
Websites For Essays In EnglishAmber Wheeler
 
Essay Help Writing MTA Production
Essay Help Writing MTA ProductionEssay Help Writing MTA Production
Essay Help Writing MTA ProductionHeather Freek
 
On Dumpster Diving Essay.pdf
On Dumpster Diving Essay.pdfOn Dumpster Diving Essay.pdf
On Dumpster Diving Essay.pdfCarrie Brooks
 

Similar to Dumpster Diving Thesis (8)

8Th International Legal Essay Writing Competition Conf
8Th International Legal Essay Writing Competition Conf8Th International Legal Essay Writing Competition Conf
8Th International Legal Essay Writing Competition Conf
 
Writing Annotated Bibliography - The Oscillati
Writing Annotated Bibliography - The OscillatiWriting Annotated Bibliography - The Oscillati
Writing Annotated Bibliography - The Oscillati
 
How To Write An Informative Essay Guide HandMade
How To Write An Informative Essay Guide HandMadeHow To Write An Informative Essay Guide HandMade
How To Write An Informative Essay Guide HandMade
 
Essay Event Changed Your Life
Essay Event Changed Your LifeEssay Event Changed Your Life
Essay Event Changed Your Life
 
Essay On My Favourite Tea
Essay On My Favourite TeaEssay On My Favourite Tea
Essay On My Favourite Tea
 
Websites For Essays In English
Websites For Essays In EnglishWebsites For Essays In English
Websites For Essays In English
 
Essay Help Writing MTA Production
Essay Help Writing MTA ProductionEssay Help Writing MTA Production
Essay Help Writing MTA Production
 
On Dumpster Diving Essay.pdf
On Dumpster Diving Essay.pdfOn Dumpster Diving Essay.pdf
On Dumpster Diving Essay.pdf
 

More from Write My Paper One Day California Institute of the Arts

More from Write My Paper One Day California Institute of the Arts (17)

Rober Vicarious Liability Paper
Rober Vicarious Liability PaperRober Vicarious Liability Paper
Rober Vicarious Liability Paper
 
Essay On Sickle Cell Anemia
Essay On Sickle Cell AnemiaEssay On Sickle Cell Anemia
Essay On Sickle Cell Anemia
 
The Music Industry Essay
The Music Industry EssayThe Music Industry Essay
The Music Industry Essay
 
Water Shortage
Water ShortageWater Shortage
Water Shortage
 
What Is Environmental Degradation
What Is Environmental DegradationWhat Is Environmental Degradation
What Is Environmental Degradation
 
Argumentative Essay On Illegal Immigrants
Argumentative Essay On Illegal ImmigrantsArgumentative Essay On Illegal Immigrants
Argumentative Essay On Illegal Immigrants
 
Descriptive Essay Thanksgiving
Descriptive Essay ThanksgivingDescriptive Essay Thanksgiving
Descriptive Essay Thanksgiving
 
The Language Of Contemporary Art
The Language Of Contemporary ArtThe Language Of Contemporary Art
The Language Of Contemporary Art
 
The Cloud Of Cloud Computing Essay
The Cloud Of Cloud Computing EssayThe Cloud Of Cloud Computing Essay
The Cloud Of Cloud Computing Essay
 
Telling The Truth Analysis
Telling The Truth AnalysisTelling The Truth Analysis
Telling The Truth Analysis
 
The On Health Care Reform
The On Health Care ReformThe On Health Care Reform
The On Health Care Reform
 
An Inspector Calls Essay
An Inspector Calls EssayAn Inspector Calls Essay
An Inspector Calls Essay
 
Essay On Death And Dying Process
Essay On Death And Dying ProcessEssay On Death And Dying Process
Essay On Death And Dying Process
 
Short And Long Term Goals
Short And Long Term GoalsShort And Long Term Goals
Short And Long Term Goals
 
My Opinion On English 101
My Opinion On English 101My Opinion On English 101
My Opinion On English 101
 
I Want To Become An Educator Essay
I Want To Become An Educator EssayI Want To Become An Educator Essay
I Want To Become An Educator Essay
 
Role Models
Role ModelsRole Models
Role Models
 

Recently uploaded

Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activityParis 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activityGeoBlogs
 
Disha NEET Physics Guide for classes 11 and 12.pdf
Disha NEET Physics Guide for classes 11 and 12.pdfDisha NEET Physics Guide for classes 11 and 12.pdf
Disha NEET Physics Guide for classes 11 and 12.pdfchloefrazer622
 
Nutritional Needs Presentation - HLTH 104
Nutritional Needs Presentation - HLTH 104Nutritional Needs Presentation - HLTH 104
Nutritional Needs Presentation - HLTH 104misteraugie
 
Student login on Anyboli platform.helpin
Student login on Anyboli platform.helpinStudent login on Anyboli platform.helpin
Student login on Anyboli platform.helpinRaunakKeshri1
 
Key note speaker Neum_Admir Softic_ENG.pdf
Key note speaker Neum_Admir Softic_ENG.pdfKey note speaker Neum_Admir Softic_ENG.pdf
Key note speaker Neum_Admir Softic_ENG.pdfAdmir Softic
 
Class 11th Physics NEET formula sheet pdf
Class 11th Physics NEET formula sheet pdfClass 11th Physics NEET formula sheet pdf
Class 11th Physics NEET formula sheet pdfAyushMahapatra5
 
fourth grading exam for kindergarten in writing
fourth grading exam for kindergarten in writingfourth grading exam for kindergarten in writing
fourth grading exam for kindergarten in writingTeacherCyreneCayanan
 
Advance Mobile Application Development class 07
Advance Mobile Application Development class 07Advance Mobile Application Development class 07
Advance Mobile Application Development class 07Dr. Mazin Mohamed alkathiri
 
Advanced Views - Calendar View in Odoo 17
Advanced Views - Calendar View in Odoo 17Advanced Views - Calendar View in Odoo 17
Advanced Views - Calendar View in Odoo 17Celine George
 
Q4-W6-Restating Informational Text Grade 3
Q4-W6-Restating Informational Text Grade 3Q4-W6-Restating Informational Text Grade 3
Q4-W6-Restating Informational Text Grade 3JemimahLaneBuaron
 
Z Score,T Score, Percential Rank and Box Plot Graph
Z Score,T Score, Percential Rank and Box Plot GraphZ Score,T Score, Percential Rank and Box Plot Graph
Z Score,T Score, Percential Rank and Box Plot GraphThiyagu K
 
1029 - Danh muc Sach Giao Khoa 10 . pdf
1029 -  Danh muc Sach Giao Khoa 10 . pdf1029 -  Danh muc Sach Giao Khoa 10 . pdf
1029 - Danh muc Sach Giao Khoa 10 . pdfQucHHunhnh
 
Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median and Mode
Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median and ModeMeasures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median and Mode
Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median and ModeThiyagu K
 
BASLIQ CURRENT LOOKBOOK LOOKBOOK(1) (1).pdf
BASLIQ CURRENT LOOKBOOK  LOOKBOOK(1) (1).pdfBASLIQ CURRENT LOOKBOOK  LOOKBOOK(1) (1).pdf
BASLIQ CURRENT LOOKBOOK LOOKBOOK(1) (1).pdfSoniaTolstoy
 
Grant Readiness 101 TechSoup and Remy Consulting
Grant Readiness 101 TechSoup and Remy ConsultingGrant Readiness 101 TechSoup and Remy Consulting
Grant Readiness 101 TechSoup and Remy ConsultingTechSoup
 
Measures of Dispersion and Variability: Range, QD, AD and SD
Measures of Dispersion and Variability: Range, QD, AD and SDMeasures of Dispersion and Variability: Range, QD, AD and SD
Measures of Dispersion and Variability: Range, QD, AD and SDThiyagu K
 
Arihant handbook biology for class 11 .pdf
Arihant handbook biology for class 11 .pdfArihant handbook biology for class 11 .pdf
Arihant handbook biology for class 11 .pdfchloefrazer622
 

Recently uploaded (20)

Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activityParis 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
Paris 2024 Olympic Geographies - an activity
 
Disha NEET Physics Guide for classes 11 and 12.pdf
Disha NEET Physics Guide for classes 11 and 12.pdfDisha NEET Physics Guide for classes 11 and 12.pdf
Disha NEET Physics Guide for classes 11 and 12.pdf
 
Nutritional Needs Presentation - HLTH 104
Nutritional Needs Presentation - HLTH 104Nutritional Needs Presentation - HLTH 104
Nutritional Needs Presentation - HLTH 104
 
Student login on Anyboli platform.helpin
Student login on Anyboli platform.helpinStudent login on Anyboli platform.helpin
Student login on Anyboli platform.helpin
 
Key note speaker Neum_Admir Softic_ENG.pdf
Key note speaker Neum_Admir Softic_ENG.pdfKey note speaker Neum_Admir Softic_ENG.pdf
Key note speaker Neum_Admir Softic_ENG.pdf
 
Mattingly "AI & Prompt Design: Structured Data, Assistants, & RAG"
Mattingly "AI & Prompt Design: Structured Data, Assistants, & RAG"Mattingly "AI & Prompt Design: Structured Data, Assistants, & RAG"
Mattingly "AI & Prompt Design: Structured Data, Assistants, & RAG"
 
Class 11th Physics NEET formula sheet pdf
Class 11th Physics NEET formula sheet pdfClass 11th Physics NEET formula sheet pdf
Class 11th Physics NEET formula sheet pdf
 
fourth grading exam for kindergarten in writing
fourth grading exam for kindergarten in writingfourth grading exam for kindergarten in writing
fourth grading exam for kindergarten in writing
 
INDIA QUIZ 2024 RLAC DELHI UNIVERSITY.pptx
INDIA QUIZ 2024 RLAC DELHI UNIVERSITY.pptxINDIA QUIZ 2024 RLAC DELHI UNIVERSITY.pptx
INDIA QUIZ 2024 RLAC DELHI UNIVERSITY.pptx
 
Advance Mobile Application Development class 07
Advance Mobile Application Development class 07Advance Mobile Application Development class 07
Advance Mobile Application Development class 07
 
Advanced Views - Calendar View in Odoo 17
Advanced Views - Calendar View in Odoo 17Advanced Views - Calendar View in Odoo 17
Advanced Views - Calendar View in Odoo 17
 
Q4-W6-Restating Informational Text Grade 3
Q4-W6-Restating Informational Text Grade 3Q4-W6-Restating Informational Text Grade 3
Q4-W6-Restating Informational Text Grade 3
 
Z Score,T Score, Percential Rank and Box Plot Graph
Z Score,T Score, Percential Rank and Box Plot GraphZ Score,T Score, Percential Rank and Box Plot Graph
Z Score,T Score, Percential Rank and Box Plot Graph
 
1029 - Danh muc Sach Giao Khoa 10 . pdf
1029 -  Danh muc Sach Giao Khoa 10 . pdf1029 -  Danh muc Sach Giao Khoa 10 . pdf
1029 - Danh muc Sach Giao Khoa 10 . pdf
 
Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median and Mode
Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median and ModeMeasures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median and Mode
Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median and Mode
 
BASLIQ CURRENT LOOKBOOK LOOKBOOK(1) (1).pdf
BASLIQ CURRENT LOOKBOOK  LOOKBOOK(1) (1).pdfBASLIQ CURRENT LOOKBOOK  LOOKBOOK(1) (1).pdf
BASLIQ CURRENT LOOKBOOK LOOKBOOK(1) (1).pdf
 
Grant Readiness 101 TechSoup and Remy Consulting
Grant Readiness 101 TechSoup and Remy ConsultingGrant Readiness 101 TechSoup and Remy Consulting
Grant Readiness 101 TechSoup and Remy Consulting
 
Código Creativo y Arte de Software | Unidad 1
Código Creativo y Arte de Software | Unidad 1Código Creativo y Arte de Software | Unidad 1
Código Creativo y Arte de Software | Unidad 1
 
Measures of Dispersion and Variability: Range, QD, AD and SD
Measures of Dispersion and Variability: Range, QD, AD and SDMeasures of Dispersion and Variability: Range, QD, AD and SD
Measures of Dispersion and Variability: Range, QD, AD and SD
 
Arihant handbook biology for class 11 .pdf
Arihant handbook biology for class 11 .pdfArihant handbook biology for class 11 .pdf
Arihant handbook biology for class 11 .pdf
 

Dumpster Diving Thesis

  • 1. Dumpster Diving Thesis Eighner's main point of this essay was to contend that Dumpster diving is a somewhat viable means of living for some, but the human tendency of overvaluing sentimental items can get in the way. His SMB statement would be, "While frowned upon by some, Dumpster diving provides certain commodities of life for individuals with enough will; however, individuals must stress the importance of each item they acquire as opposed to the perceived value." When writing this essay, Eighner chose to include and disclude different details so that his SMB would be supported. In order to address his SMB, Eighner focused more on the need for Dumpster diving rather than the possible alternatives. By focusing on this, Eighner was able to develop the idea of value Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 2. Dumpster Diving Eighner Eighner chooses to dive into dumpsters not because he needs the material items he finds, but rather because he does not. In the conclusion of his essay "On Dumpster Diving," Eighner makes it clear that he believes excess material objects are unnecessary and that they do more harm than good for a person, and this is true. Eighner accurately describes how having large amounts of material goods does nothing to improve the well–being or morality of the human race because holding onto physical possessions leads to the development of bad habits and traits within society. Having more material possessions makes people less grateful for what they have and more likely to be wasteful. In his essay, Eighner describes how college students "throw out many good things, including food." Because the students are accustomed to having so many material possessions, they do not think twice before throwing a portion of it into the dumpster. On the other hand, Eighner thinks of himself as very non–materialistic, so he only takes what he needs and is not wasteful because he does not have many remains or unused items to throw away. It might not seem...show more content... During the 1920s, the middle–class in America embodied Eighner's description of the "rat–race millions" who were constantly racing to get more material goods. From radios, to the newest appliances, to Henry Ford's automobiles, the people in the middle–class wanted more and more money to purchase these items, so they turned to the stock market (Garraty 426). The materialistic greed within Americans led them to recklessly buy thousands of stocks in hopes securing more money, but the greed they had brought about the stock market crash which led America and the rest of the industrialized world straight into the Great Depression. The poverty and the suffering that came along with the economic depression showed how harmful greed and materialism can Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 3. Dumpster Diving Essay Green Lifestyle Tips Dumpster Diving: Thinking Dirty or Clean? Although ideas like The Real Food Project are making great strides to raising awareness and reducing waste when it comes to food surpluses and what the major supermarket chains do with them, millions of metric tons of foodstuffs, not to mention other manufactured products, are going straight from the production line to the landfill with no discernible use in between. Dumpster diving may seem like a dirty concept, but if you're taking unnecessary and harmful waste away from the landfills, well doesn't that make it a "clean" practice? Whether you're a struggling college student (for whom I would definitely advise giving it a try!), or just an environmentally conscious adult, there are clear benefits to diving in to the dumpster of your local supermarket chain. For one, food isn't the only item you can reclaim from a landfill, before it even gets there. Household appliances like phone charges, hair dryers and even the occasional bottle of vodka have all been reportedly gleaned from a successful dive, and those are some of the worst items to be trashing, seeing as they can, at very least, be easily recycled. Moreover, rotting foodstuffs produce methane gas in landfills, which is a potent greenhouse gas and makes up approximately 40–60% of the gasses ...show more content... Fruits, vegetables and breads are all thrown out well before their time because their sale is based on aesthetic appearance, but just because a banana is starting to brown doesn't make it inedible. In fact, even if you don't feel like eating it now, you can just as easily throw that banana in the freezer and make banana bread later on! The same goes with bread items, most often just having hit its "expiry" date doesn't mean it's gone bad. Throwing a loaf or two in the freezer will prolong the life of bread extensively, which can then be toasted or made into French toast for a tasty morning Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 4. Dumpster Diving History The offenders came up with a new method of stealing information in those early ages, called "dumpster diving". The offender would usually scout the trash of an individual who is under target and would just look for vital information or bank statements that may help to claim the person's identity and receive benefits under someone else's name. Yet, in a long run this was identified and people began using personal shredders (See www.spamlaws.com). Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 5. Dumpster Diving Summary Lars Eighner begins by recalling a time from before he began to dumpster dive as an attempt to reveal to his readers that his fondness for garbage cans was not something forced upon him. He quickly transitions to the time when he began to dumpster dive and describes the overall experience of it. Once he has completed his general description, the essay takes a detailed turn into what dumpster diving through the years has taught him: everything from determining good food from the bad, how wasteful students in college can be, making sure drinks are safe, the stages a beginning dumpster diver goes through (self–disgust, curiosity, realization, and possibly the dangerous hoarding), and how dumpster diving has a hand in gained weight. Further Get more content on HelpWriting.net