The first time Elora Adamson sourced food from a waste bin it was an ordeal.
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Although they香蕉视频直播檝e primarily fed themselves through vegetables, they have managed to find protein sources. They say they haven香蕉视频直播檛 noticed any decreased energy or ill affects from their new food sources. They say most food is discarded because it hits arbitrary best-before dates, or simply doesn香蕉视频直播檛 look right to shoppers 香蕉视频直播� like a discoloured pepper, for example. The pair would like to see increased education on best before dates and efficient food preparation, both inside and outside of grocery stores.
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