“ 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. ”

“ hello ”

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

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

“ 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. ”

“ Hi there, I want some local meetings to meet others in the area, to save money, share ideas, have fun. ”

“ 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'm recently moved here to help lead a software company. I'm interested in meeting new personal and professional contacts. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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 want these local Meetups because I want to save the world one garbage bag at a time! ”

“ I am a saddleseat girl but love all things equine. I was riding and competing until I became pregnant with my son in mid-2005. Would love to get back into riding, and just want to meet some new equine-friendly folks. ”

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

“ I want these local Meetups because I am an environmentalist, and I also have a low fixed income in retirement. It would also be nice to meet others. ”

“ Hi. I live in Lindenhurst with husband and 2 kids. I like to meet all kinds of people (well, most kinds), to have fun, be active, and to make a difference. I have a son with PDD/NOS, and I'm an OT. We're ALL different, with special needs and talents. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because for thise of us that live out in plainfield ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like to make new friends. I recently moved to IL from CT, and I am originally from China. ”

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

“ I want these local Meetups because it is a way to possibly trade things that one person may need instead of it ending up in the landfill. Also it would be a good way to make new friends and contacts for side jobs. ”

“ Hi, I love women authors. ”

“ 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 ”

“ I'm writing a story for the Daily Northwestern about dumpster diving, and I need some interviews! I'd love to tag along on a dive, but at the very least, if you're willing to chat, my email is e-granger@northwestern.edu. ”

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

“ 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? ”