THE UK'S RETAIL FOOD WASTE EPIDEMIC DUMPSTER DIVING (2024)😲🥗

WHEN DUMPSTER DIVING ANYTHIING IS POSSIBLE AND YOU CAN FIND ALL SORTS OF ITEMS THROWN AWAY. SOMETIMES THEY ARE LITTLE SCORES AND SOMETIMES THEY ARE BIG. SOMETIMES THE ITEMS ARE BRAND NEW AND SOMETIMES THEY ARE USED. ITS ALL JUST LUCK AT THE END OF THE DAY.
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[@peterwebster3076]

i wish there was a way these companies could be held accountable for throwing food away instead of calling food banks its not right good job my friend

[@dumpsterdivinguk]

I agree thankyou mate

[@waynewells8236]

They are getting money to make gas from the waste so ur electricity is made

[@helenbontje15]

Unfortunately a lot of food banks won't take a lot of the food. Supposedly that can't take anything with a past used date. I know at some of the food trucks I have gone to that they pass out stuff that's already past date, so I don't understand that claim. Besides just because the date is past doesn't mean you can't eat it, it's still perfectly safe. When I dive I look to see what condition the food is in and how it smells. Each person can judge for themselves.

[@joshhponce6768]

​@@waynewells8236there are so many better and efficient ways of making energy makes no sense because they're literally throwing good food away. If it was going bad id have no problem but i feel like theyve only made that up since many people see they food they waste as seen here 🤷

[@ruthrivera3487]

The same thing happens in the USA. They limit dumpster diving on states. Now they cut the clothings and pour liquid so you can take what they throw away. At least in England you get lots of candy and snacks by boxes. Good job. Love your videos. Just subscribed to your channel too.

[@lynneshaw9209]

ALL THE COOKED MEAT COULD HAVE GONE TO THE HOMELESS AND THE BREAD

[@shunawestern9153]

Could not believe all that food waste, surely something could be done about that.😢...A few things just to keep you going till next time, see you then. 🥰🐾🐾🍄🌷

[@wendynicholls6231]

It’s so unfair to chuck this good food away 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@lynneshaw9209]

AT LEAST YOU FOUND CHOCOLATE THIS TIME

[@debbiemclarnon2960]

Heartbreaking - why can't they just donate to Foodbanks? Absolutely disgraceful! 🤬 PS Party at Martin's! 🍺🥂

[@thehappyfather2384]

Just discover your channel it’s brilliant.. just wondering you couldn’t take the meat from Iceland… why don’t the shops give products to the food banks but tell it needs to be taken the next day .@keep up the good work ❤❤

[@shellyking3316]

What an utter waste of good food. Iceland by me give there stuff to olio, not always a lot of stuff but it goes to people who can use it. It looks like they may have had a fridge go out, and they only have a 30-minute window if found early enough. Doughnuts yummy with a cuppa whilst watching your videos. Just made some lemon 🍋 lime and orange curds with fruit and eggs from olio, and i then give it away to friends and neighbours.

[@waynefoxton9081]

You’re totally right. And good on you for sharing with others who need it.

[@janetbuckley9993]

I would have taken the leeks, take the outside layer off and good as new.

[@shirleyabrams6710]

I could cry 😢

[@BubbleGum-ef9bh]

why ? 😚

[@shirleyabrams6710]

@@BubbleGum-ef9bh all the wasted food 😩😩😩no need for it

[@BubbleGum-ef9bh]

somebody who needs it - thay have chance to take some , i don't see nothing bad at that point

[@shirleyabrams6710]

It’s waste food it will go in the land fill it’s all spoiled it’s not been kept refrigerated that’s why Martin can take any nobody can it’s gone off it will make people sick 🤢

[@tabiTalks59]

So infuriating when they are throwing good food away, why don’t they join the “Too Good to Go” scheme where people can use the food for a few pounds.

[@SeñoraFerrerEspiñeira]

Hi! Good morning from PI! ☀️ that’s a massive food OMG 😱

[@user-dl5fh4ye4x]

. Hello have a wonderful and blessed day 😇😇😇 oh my God so many food hopefully you can share that food. Watching from Philippines

[@mariwillalwaysgivethanks]

Hello Everyone! Stores are prohibited from donating here in the States and I'm sure every where because of potential liability. In fairness to some stores in NJ; they do donate to the foodbanks; just not on a regular basis so much waste goes into the dumpsters.

[@mim1983x]

Not here. There are surplus waste teams that collect food from stores and distribute (i was a collector) problem is some stores (like icelands) couldn't be bothered to process the donations and would rather throw it in the bin

[@dd7521]

Why the heck can't they just GIVE the food away???

[@JulieBilson]

Thanks for sharing my friend😊

[@dumpsterdivinguk]

Thanks for visiting

[@bonescult3058]

It’s criminal how much stuff they bin when it could be donated to those who need it. And coming from a vegans point of view, the amount of meat that gets wasted is ridiculous. It’s basically an animal dying for completely no reason other than to be thrown in the bin 👍🏻

[@stevenwest3555]

Mums gone to Iceland

[@caseyperry9731]

Disgusting, and we have cost of living crisis, many can’t even afford to buy much food still, this should all be given to charity so that it can be given to those in need and used properly to help those most in need. Such a shameful society we live in 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@shirleyabrams6710]

Might be some flowers 🌺

[@pitstopbunny]

Maybe try and get your local councillor/MP involved - take photos of all the food waste and get the MP to contact the stores about redistribution to nearby shelters etc. My local M&S donates loads, including flowers to the local park cafe to hand out to the community. It's got to be worth a try - that chilled produce could feed so many people in need.

[@OwDoGaming-kx9jo]

The waste is Disgusting. You need a freezer unit on the van, pretty sure 90% of that food is still edible, just freeze it till needed

[@janinemitchell8210]

Flowers are so expensive in my country...... I think I've only received them a hand full of times in my 45 years.

[@shirleyabrams6710]

It’s getting worse Martin 😢I’m so glad you can save some of it👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻💜💜

[@shirleydetheridge3852]

They should put all the food wat they are going to get rid of all in a Trolley put 10p on each item and I bet it would all go. It would stop waste and it would help some many people buy good food. I used to work at a retail and I used to do the reductions and the lot went in about half a hour.

[@helenbontje15]

I would have taken all the leeks because you have to wash them anyways (and I love leeks) I would also have grabbed the limes. I think I would have taken some of the sliced meats, it has a lot of preservatives, so unless they stink or look off they are most likely ok. Plus it depends on the outside temperature too.

[@VintageForYou]

People living on the streets today and starving this is a total waste of food.🥺

[@filizkilinch3248]

Young man I just one you did 5 months ago and you have the kindness most sweetest heart donating the stuff you find and yes I’m exhausted just watching it really is hard workI not only just like👍I love it ❤

[@dumpsterdivinguk]

Thankyou

[@eagleeyes5638]

Greetings. This was an amazing adventure. Thanks for sharing&passing knowledge and blessings forward. God bless your family always. ❤❤❤

[@little_becky]

Maybe they had a fridge go down. Regardless they should have contacted a charity to collect it asap as they would have. Such a waste it's heartbreaking

[@karenwatkiss2950]

If they can’t take to a food bank they why don’t they let the staff take some it’s getting worse. You do a fabulous job keep up the great work.

[@user-jq9ry7zm3z]

Insane indeed. These big companies should be absolutely ashamed of themselves throwing away this amount of food when people in this country are starving and can’t afford to buy foo 😡. Give the food to food banks or tell people that if they go to the back door after closing time, this food will be available to those in need for free. No excuse to not give this food away rather than waste it and let it go to landfill. Totally wrong, totally disgusting practices from these big companies 😡😡😡

[@peterwetton2655]

OMG these companies should incur huge financial penalties for chucking out food instead of donating it. They should a three day before Sell by date, one the first the public get to buy it. The second or third day it given to food banks and charitable organisations cause that is just pure criminality throwing it in the bin.

[@danoooo2897]

Wow all that food wasted

[@harmoneyreilly4225]

I don't understand why they can't get some fridges and put them in a public area for people who are struggling or homeless ect to help themselves

[@johnsalt19]

And that is just 1 shop just imagine how much is being thrown away all over the country its absolutly criminal what they throw away something must be done about it

[@Angiebaby-uh8zx]

They knew they were going out of date could've contacted a food bank to take it xx

[@3crystaltips]

Wicked waste 😠

[@PA3456]

Cost of living????!!

[@banksyc473]

Didn’t food waste used to go to pig farms? Why did it stop. Even a dog shelter would be glad of that meat surely🙄

[@charlotteraymond6473]

We have waist li,line, this In states people are hungry gry

[@emmaharding7572]

Why aren't they donating this food to food banks or shelters disgusting waste of food

[@adelejones5059]

Nice one Martin for showing up these disgusting companies. Makes my blood boil.

[@PerfectAlibi1]

All that food should go to food banks and homeless centres. With anything they don't want perhaps going to feed animals at the zoo or something. And what the animals don't want, that can be recycled or composted.

[@julesherman6802]

I'll take the meat no probs. I just have to check it by smelling it. Then canning or freezer.

[@187zee]

Still baffles me that they cant donate these foods ... the amount of wastage they can cure poverty

[@juliemoscrop2448]

Hi Martin glad ur saving this food why companies getway with this should dointe it now 😢😢

[@johnmorton2832]

In Tenerife overseas supermarkets ( Iceland) open all packes in there bins and cover with bleach absolute disgrace

[@janbarker4201]

Foodbanks could use alot of that food, discussing behaviour

[@rebeccalane9761]

They should just give it away when they k ow this is gonna happen

[@jessgreenwood262]

😂 what no orange's .

[@emmaharding7572]

That is so upsetting. 😢😢

[@tel200]

I have watched every one of your videos Martyn And have come to the conclusion that your weekly grocery spend is close to zero pounds 😃

[@barryceconi581]

Why dont they let the staff take it

[@MrCarhead]

So much waste u still would think thay would give it to a food bank something will never change .nice 🍩 tho

[@heathershaw9498]

All that meat,my God they could of sold that really cheap n give people a chance to stock up... disgraceful..

[@dreamSurfers5912]

How much wastage . They should be held accountable

[@magni1308]

Dehydrate all those bananas, your making want to buy a freeze dry machine

[@MarkThomas-nx1dg]

There is a big leek in that bin Martin lol with all seriousness that is a waste of food shocking

[@mividadecristal]

Dont like the bananas? Nevera give It up

[@nicolawoolfall2187]

Iceland. Named and shamed 😢

[@Amel-sc4jw]

😢😢😢🙏

[@christoph1106]

I bet you don't spend much on shopping R kid 👌

[@dumpsterdivinguk]

Only essentials lol

[@daverobcurtisbarrow1734]

i hate the wastage of stuff

[@julianash4663]

All that ham etc I could of fed my foxy on that. What a waste take the meat for a fox itt doesn't matter if it's a bit off ,terrible the super markets should put it at half price in the shop

[@tiffanyhermidas5330]

Exactly. If you can't eat the food, you could most probably use it to feed any animals. I know people who dd and take it for their dogs,cats and chickens too.

[@julianash4663]

@@tiffanyhermidas5330 it's agood idea iused to get sarnies from a boots bin for my fox 🦊 until boots locked the bin up sadly

[@gavintaylor4933]

Meet wound be ok to feed your dog and cat

[@user-mj1kq8my1m]

💰💵💷💴💶💸

[@jessgreenwood262]

You might not like this, but I still the meat's and froze it then got it out when wanted.

[@gloriapalethorpe2312]

That is terrible all that meat it could have feed people so the animals lost their lives for nothing 😢

[@samirapereira9423]

What do you do with so much stuff??

[@Jan-100]

Is it possible the refrigerators broke down?

[@dumpsterdivinguk]

It is

[@StevieWotsa]

[@collettemchugh9495]

That's terrible thing like that meat should be sent to homeless shelters,or giving out to those that are struggling to feed family's.

[@tiffanyhermidas5330]

Why couldn't you take any of the food. ??

[@dumpsterdivinguk]

Used by dates

[@jamesbutler8643]

Just out of interest - why do you never take any of the bananas? - do you not like 'em ?

[@dumpsterdivinguk]

No I don't lol

[@jamesbutler8643]

@@dumpsterdivinguk haha! I thought as much ! ;-)

[@shonathompson7323]

omg that could have been given away instead of landfill why not let families have it or homeless shelters mindless waste makes me so angry

[@justanotherfaceinthecrowd]

Why don’t they just reduce and sell it for 1p a pack.. such a waste to just throw in bin.. can’t have people getting anything for nothing though can we 🦀 🪣