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odd-news1 year ago•2 min saved

"Intoxicated Vultures Rescued and Rehabilitated in Connecticut"

Two black vultures in Connecticut were found in rough shape and unable to fly, leading animal rescuers to suspect the worst. However, it was discovered that the vultures were actually intoxicated from consuming fermented substances while dumpster diving. After receiving fluids and a good night's rest, the vultures were able to fly away and rejoin their colony. The incident serves as a reminder to keep dumpsters closed to prevent wildlife from accessing harmful substances.

via CBS Boston|

#animal-rescue #connecticut #drunk

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Disturbing Discovery: Customer Exposes Troubling Scene Inside Pet Store Dumpster"

A Redditor shared a photo of a dumpster filled with cut-open bags of pet food, sparking outrage and speculation about a major pet supply chain's wasteful practices. The discarded food, whether expired or recalled, contributes to environmental harm and could have been donated to animal shelters. Suggestions were made to switch to high-quality, all-natural pet food or insect-based alternatives to reduce waste and environmental impact. The incident highlights the need to hold companies accountable for their actions and prevent future instances of mindless waste.

via Yahoo Life|

#animal-welfare #dumpster-diving #environment

wildlife2 years ago•3 min saved

Black bear caught on camera in West Virginia school dumpster.

Black bears are more likely to come into contact with humans than grizzly and polar bears, and dumpsters containing food are an ideal spot for them. Wildlife experts advise people not to run if they encounter a bear, but to back away slowly, give the bear space, talk calmly, and make themselves look big. Bear-resistant garbage bins made of metal and with clips to keep doors securely closed are common in campgrounds and parks where bears are more likely to roam. Ultimately, having safer storage containers helps protect the bears themselves, as many are killed in these types of encounters.

via BBC|

#bear-encounters #bear-resistant-dumpsters #black-bears

business2 years ago•1 min saved

Dumpster-Diving Woman Makes $5,000 Monthly in Real-Life Treasure Hunt.

Veronica Taylor, a Pennsylvania woman, has turned dumpster diving into a lucrative business by selling authentic designer items on the auction app WhatNot and on live-streamed auctions. She claims to make up to $5,000 a month from the sales and donates most food and hygiene products to charity. Taylor and her friend Liz Wilson travel from city to city, exploring dumpsters in "rich-people neighborhoods" and at thrift shops, finding items such as Louis Vuitton wallets and designer shoes. They sell the salvaged items on WhatNot and live-streamed auctions, where customers bid on items as they are discovered.

via New York Post |

#auctions #business #designer-items

odd-news2 years ago•0 min saved

West Virginia Principal's Close Encounter with Dumpster-Diving Bear Caught on Camera

A video of a bear jumping out of a dumpster and scaring an elementary school principal in West Virginia has gone viral. The principal was removing a lock bar designed to deter bears from getting into the trash when the incident occurred. The video has been viewed over 53,000 times on Facebook. The principal says he likes bears but prefers them at a distance and hopes the animal got a good meal.

via CBS News|

#bear #dumpster-diving #elementary-school

odd-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Black bear startles West Virginia school principal with dumpster dive"

A black bear startled the principal of Zela Elementary School in West Virginia when it jumped out of a dumpster while he was unlocking it. The incident was caught on camera and has gone viral. The school had been given a lock for the dumpster by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources to prevent bears from getting in, but it was not enough of a deterrent. The DNR returned to the school to make modifications to the dumpster to prevent future incidents. The school is considering changing its nickname from the Mustangs to the Black Bears.

via WSAZ|

#bear #dumpster-diving #elementary-school

technology2 years ago•7 min saved

Gamer's Rig Built from Dumpster Diving Finds.

A Reddit user named Rydirp7 built a custom PC almost entirely out of discarded computer parts found in a local dumpster, with only the power supply and RAM being purchased. The build includes an EVGA GTX 570 graphics card, Intel Core I7-3770 non-K processor, 16GB Corsair Vengeance RAM at 1600mhz, 750-watt Corsair power supply, iBUYPOWER Snowblind Element case, and Dell OptiPlex 9010 motherboard. By recycling and reusing old computer components, Rydirp7 has found a way to reduce his overall environmental footprint and minimize global e-waste.

via Kotaku|

#dumpster-diving #e-waste #pc-building