A person who salvages and consumes food that has been thrown away, especially one who wishes to protect the environment and challenge consumerism via waste reduction.(noun)
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Use "freegan" in a sentence
"Tristram Stuart-a journalist, campaigner, and "freegan" - is the guide on a journey along the food chain."
"Some adhere to a so-called freegan diet: any food that's free."
"For those new to the term (free + vegan), a freegan is a person who has decided to boycott capitalist society by severely curtailing consumption of resources through reusing, recycling and Dumpster diving."