Sunday, November 9, 2025

What a Waste…

The other day, Andrew commented how he wonders what clothing retailers do with last season’s garments. Our dear friend at Eastside Cats had a clever notion that such items could be shipped to the opposite hemisphere.

I like to think that they could be donated to homeless shelters, orphanages, and the like. However, I’m sure it’s a naïve wish.

This reminded me of a brief encounter at our local Walmart. It happened a few years ago and my memory is a bit fuzzy. The gist of it is that I saw a garden center associate preparing to throw out struggling plants. Hoping I might be able to revive the flowers, I asked if I could take one.

She flat out denied me. Apparently it’s some sort of corporate policy. Why? I have no idea.

Isn’t flagrant waste annoying? Do you think it would have been considered shoplifting if I grabbed it out of the trash?

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