YES! I love that! I feel like I've always had a love-hate relationship with mine and am still learning the ropes, even after 2 years of using it haha. But I know I'll get there! 💛
Yes! !! As much as I dred fussing with it at the beginning and end of the day, it's so nice to not have to buy or change tampons. I would never go back.
Instead of having a menstrual cup, i got an IUD - no more periods plus anticonceptive and you change it every 5 years. Idk if its cheaper or less waste but it feels more eco friendly
Reusable produce bags are really easy to make, I make them and sell them to co workers and stuff and i use sheer fabric from the thrift store like old curtains , so very sustainable :)
Yes! They are! I've also up-cycled other fabric baggies I had lying around, like the bag that my sheets came in. Thinking outside the box is so great for saving money AND it's defo better for the planet too. A win-win for sureeee! 💛
I wish you would show the items you were talking about, or at least put a picture of them. Coming from someone who had to stop the video to google the translations to understand 😂
Yeah i thought the same thing but i just looked in the description and there's a link to her website that has all her 'essentials kit' stuff listed in it
Also with jars, if they had food in them and are up-cycled, that means the glass is tempered, and can withstand serious heat and cold with MUCH less chance of cracking and shattering. Why pay extra for tempered glass when you can get it from old food jars! :)
They are charging you for the work. No such thing as a free lunch. You can make any glassware tempered yourself. Just boil the glassware yourself. Put it in a pot of cold water and turn on the heat.
thegazette I personally bought mason jars for my bulk food at home and save jars from the food I buy. For me buying brand new mason jars cost me 9-11$ for 24 vs 1-2$ each at a thrift store which will cost more
I have now switched to only bar soap for my face, shower, hair, even lotion and it is amazing for traveling! No need to mess with the liquid restrictions or mess of an exploding bottle.
YES! Gotta love it! I have always been that person that gets sooooo paranoid that my liquid products will leak everywhere when traveling (definitely happened to me when I was younger and scarred my for life haha) and it is SO nice to not have that lingering in my mind. So I totally relate haha! I'm still working on finding a bar soap that works for my face, but I have faith! 💛
@@SedonaChristina Definitely have that same fear! And always the fear of forgetting to take out liquids and getting pulled aside by security. 😫 Hopefully you can find a good bar face soap! I have had my bar for so long, I don't even remember what kind it was...(yay for bars that last long!)
i love the bulk buying culture in Western Australia (not sure about the rest of the world, but i don’t see anyone else talking about it lol) because it’s almost expected that shops have a bin full of donated jars for people to use for free instead of buying knew ones.
So when my husband and I moved into our house, we discovered that the people who'd lived here before us had left us their curtains. I took down and donated most of the curtains, but one of them was the PERFECT material for produce bags! Not only that, but it had a cute ruffle on top which still works as a valance for the guest room window! :D
I cut up an old tank top to use as a hankie as well as (after washing it) a napkin when necessary. It also works well to carry cutlery in my bag with. A bandanna from Walmart works really well too and is nice and cheap.
I actually love my travel utensils. It came in a cute bag, and they stay in my locker at work, since that’s the only place I use them (they only have individually wrapped plastic utensils). And I second upcycling jars. Salsa and jelly jars are the best!
I love that! I think all the tools that we use are so personal. What matters/works to one person, might not matter to someone else. That's what makes it an intentional lifestyle. We get to know our own needs, styles, and preferences 💛
Honestly so oddly comforting that I'm not alone in this one haha 💛But I'm so glad that we both saw through it and found a solution that really works for us! Sending ya heaps of love on this fine Friday! x
I think we’re just trained by marketing to want to carry Starbucks or other coffee brands as a status symbol but if you just buy one of their reusable cups then bam 💥 problem solved 😁
I use gift bags sometimes when I shop aldi😂 happy birthday. Merry Christmas. Congrats on your baby. I reuse big sturdy gift bags. Especially if its fabric or has fabric straps.
You should do a second hand apartment tour!!! 😍 I would love to see it and it could show others it doesn’t have to be gross and old falling apart stuff!
I made a bunch of hanky’s from old cotton tee shirts.. they are more like rags actually but I have them all over my house and I use them all the time and I love them because I have super sensitive skin
hmmmm! Interesting! Maybe I'll throw that in a vlog next week! Such a good idea. Thanks for the suggestion! Sending ya heaps of love on this fine Friday! 💛💛
I just realized that all of my furniture except for my mattress and my 23 year old dresser is second hand and you would literally have no idea because my apartment is baller
Maybe you heard that already or somebody else have mentioned that here (I didn't find). It seems that paper actually makes it worth for the running nose. I have this problem myself and I feel that with hankies it is way better. Probably there is some kind of paper "dust" on the paper things which comes to your nose and provokes more of a running nose. I am definitely happy to switch to hankies. I change mine every day and carry around in a small pouch I had in my home without use and it all feels now very clean and convenient. I love this swap ) ))
It's cool that I've been learning that I already do a lot of zero waste type reusing of stuff without knowing it, like how I repurpose old jars. I learned the repurposing jars thing from my parents, like how my dad used the old coffee jar to store his screws and nails. I always love taking the time to watch your informative videos.
I hear you on the reusable cotton rounds! I didn't buy any but I have always just used my face cloth for anything that I would need a cotton round for. I DO have some cotton rounds that I use to remove finger nail polish with. I have not figured out anything better since nail polish doesn't really wash out of anything. Truthfully I have only put polish on my toes twice since last May anyway.
I love love love my mason jars. They replaced plastic storage, and has made it so I can prep for the week. Also it was the only way I could get the family on board, because they don't have to find the particular lid that fits the one jar it came with. Works for us.
Me when I got the notification you posted this morning: *grabs reusable coffee Kerig cup and biodegradable ceramic mug, wraps self in organic blanket, nibbles on zero waste granola* awww yes my people have spoken :)
Have also found that terry cloth is difficult to wash clean. To reduce laundry and ensure towels are clean, I use linen fabric such as those large flour sack towels as bath towels. Two are sufficient for someone even with long hair.
So funny, because hankies are my FAVE. They're so much softer on my nose :) I also made this great cuticle cream / lotion / pomade that I love because it's compact and shelf stable, but I'm super intrigued by your flaxseed gel
Oh, I, too, have the forever runny nose! And I LOVE ❤️ my hankies! I thrift them, and they are always new! My face towels and kitchen towels too! Cloth napkins make great dish towels. Love watching you! Oh yeah, going in retail stores really give me anxiety when I know I can thrift it for a better price!
You’re awesome! Your excitement about zero waste and sustainable living is contagious. Thank you for making it fun and showing people that it isn’t as hard or expensive as people make it out to be!
Cotton rounds can be easily upcycled with a flannel receiving blanket from the thrift store. Softer than terry cloth and minimal fraying, so you don’t have to sew around the edges :)
It's really interesting watching this after having watched Immy's video and seeing what you both think is useless; the cutlery being a major one. Also the music and general aesthetic of this video is very calming and highly appreciative.
Ah! So nice to hear I'm not the only one with that haha 🙈I do have a super tiny tiny spork that I keep in my kitchen to bring in my bag on small adventures that comes in handy in the summer when I'm out and about more with my friends. I forgot to mention that in the video. But honestly, it's so unnecessary, I could have just used any regular fork haha. It's just not something that's important to me, but might be for someone else! And THANK YOU! I need to bring back the coffee-chat-vibe videos! I really enjoyed editing this one 💛
Re: cotton rounds, I think it would depend on the fabric, but so far, reusable cotton rounds work a lot better for acid application. Cloths suck up too much. Even cotton rounds suck up quite a bit. I actually mostly apply toner and acids with my hands now, as a result, but if I need to be specific about the application of acids, rounds work really well. I think a thrifted baby-type fabric could work really well. Anyone have input?
I bought one of those keep cups impulsively one day at a coffee cart - because it was so darn cute! I was so distracted trying to decide what coffee I wanted I didn't realise the price until the coffee was already inside it! 😭 I used it as much as possible but because it's glass and doesn't have a handle, the practicality of it wasn't great for actual use, because when it's filled with a hot drink you just can't hold it properly. As much as I liked the fact that it fit into most of my handbags, I bought a thermal mug with a handle and I don't have to worry about it breaking in my bag or dropping and breaking it. Sigh. It's still so cute though!
Thanks for talking about how carrying around branded takeaway cups kinda felt like being adult and being "put together" - I definitely felt this, I think a lot of people did! I'm glad that's changing
I love your videos. It's so nice to have a youtuber that not only lives zerowaste but have one that is local and can steer you in the right direction is awesome. I'm new to to the area and am not used to having so many resources lol
A note about reusable bags: *YOU NEVER HAVE TO BUY REUSABLE BAGS EVERRRRR.* Unless you're intent on your shopping bags keeping up with your beige/white ~aesthetique~, you can very easily make your own bag out of an old t-shirt in under 10 minutes with only a pair of scissors (no sewing required). The bag is SUPER durable, you can wash it easily (it's a t-shirt, remember? just throw it in the wash), and you can use it for everything - shopping, groceries, gym bag, etc. Plus they are easily rolled or tied up to store small. Make 10 of them, put some in your car, some at home, give them to friends. Here are the instructions: www.mommypotamus.com/no-sew-t-shirt-tote-bag-tutorial/ Don't get too scared about the tying knots technique -- just tie knots until it looks sealed, making sure you tie each piece twice. You can always re-tie them over time.
I have a Starbuck's reusable cup I got for free while I worked there. I take it everywhere for coffee drinks. (I also have a water bottle, but I got that glass at Target.) It lets me keep the way I feel carrying a branded item, but I also get to save the planet more - and most places (Starbuck's included) offer discounts if you bring your own cup.
@@ciarapixie5928 I literally went to the fabric store and picked out something that was soft. It took me about three hours to trace/cut/sew the edges, which really isn't bad for like 50 rounds.
my favorite thing to use in replace of mason jars are mostly used candles, my family has so many so all you have to do is depot the candle (there are many ways to do it) and then you can use them to store things! like diy face wash/makeup remover or even for bars of soap, and then on top of that you can use the depoted wax as a candle melter!
Pillows are huge landfill contributors, and never really wash clean. You can test this by putting dye in the middle of the pillow stuffing, then washing it. An alternative pillow is down cycled fluffy fabric or clothing inside a pillowcase. Easy to wash clean.
Second hand shopping is very prominent in the uk. Last Saturday I bought three wool sweaters for less than $10. I was so happy. Never going back to fast fashion either after watching a video on Bangladesh sweatshops at uni
I love this video I found you two days ago now i cant stop watching , I had made so many changes in life about zero waste , chemical free products and i am much better but still a process . The cotton rounds you talk about it was the first thing i bought and i hate how much product they absorb :/
When buying anything used, or even new for that matter, setting it out in the sun for a few hours will help to disinfect it. Then wash it and make sure it dries completely. It makes cleaning easier to use furniture with removable, washable coverings.
My favourite straw is one my mum bought me a while back which is basically a soft silicone tube with a metal casing so it bends without cutting off, but doesn't just....flop. It's foldable, sturdy, amy favourite thing about it is that the silicone protudes out at either end meaning there's a soft mouthpiece you can bite if you're like me! I also love the straw set my sister bought me from Singapore, which came with a short, narrow straw which is now my pocket straw so I always have a little one with me if I forget my foldable one or if I'm just popping somewhere. Most-loved product so far though has to be my new Denttabs with fluoride from my nearest refill stall. I've Sharpied an old Extra gum tub and glucose testing strip pot for home (Extra tub) and travel (testing strip pot): they've got copper-coloured teeth on the lids with smiley faces, copper edging on the lids, and 'Dentifrice' in copper around the bodies. I can fit nearly a month's worth of Denttabs in the small pot which is awesome, and they're so refreshing...plus they have fluoride so they are literally the whole package, and for the first time in my life I can't wait to see the dentist so I can wax lyrical to him as well lmao
I have been using the Jumping Juniper shamp bar from Lush. I still have not found package free conditioner that works. I tried their big bar thing but it didn’t fare well on me. Also I would say that I think I have had more luck with the bar since I literally cut all of my hair off into a pixie style. Less hair is less work and less product! Great video though and I love the swaps you have!
So so true! Long hair is defo higher maintenance and in some ways, less sustainable if you think about the extra product it needs haha. But I definitely recommend the conditioner I use! It's awesome and I buy it at Ulta (by a brand called "Bar None") 💛x
I made my own cotton rounds out of a cotton shirt, but it was too rough to swoop across my skin :/ so i just make a cup with the palm of my hand to spray my toner into, then i will dip my fingers in and spread my toner on my face that way!
I grew up in California and Reuse, Recycle, Rot has always been a way of life (yes I know I am missing some “R”s there lol). Since high school I have unintentionally gone more towards “minimalism” and “low-waste.” It started when I decided that I didn’t want to buy books (we are major bibliophiles) unless I truly loved the book or couldn’t find it anywhere to borrow, I also look to second hand stores for them first even when gifting them to others. The second swap was changing my beauty routine to oil cleansing and ACV and getting more natural shampoo (I have always used bar soap). Since these swaps I discovered low-waste and all the great swaps that can be made and have been slowly transitioning as I use up what I have. My favorites have been safety razor and cloth pads. Still on the journey but I love having reusable plastic free (mostly) alternatives, can’t wait to try shampoo bars.
Hi from Finland:) thanks for all your great tips and fun videos! I think it's funny how you always point out how you're "not doing zero-waste perfectly" etc, like with your makeup, you do it so much better than the most and inspire a bunch of people. If we all could do as much as you, this unsustainable system could really be changed! we should all be proud of at least trying to be more sustainable and caring about these things:)
You're SO right! I sometimes say things just because I'm scared of getting rude (/misunderstanding my whole mojo) comments and I really need to stop doing that. I am so proud of all the changes I've made and the activism I do in my own way. Thank you so much for reminding me! I think I need to make a statement about this because it's something that has really been bothering me for a little while now 💛Sending you so so much love! x
@@SedonaChristina I get you, and I am really self-conscious in a similar way! But when we just think a bit about what some of our friends with not-so-sustainable lifestyles do it puts things into perspective:) But I'm really glad I found your channel and it'd be cool to maybe hear more about self-love and dealing with insecurities and such... but I also understand if you don't want too serious content that's not so sustainability-related! :D take care:)
She has said in the past that the one she uses is the J.R Liggetts tea tree and hemp shampoo bar (could be different now but shes mentioned it numerous times) I've also been wanting to try it out!!
I use all the goodies in my recent "updated zero waste hair care routine" video! I love the JR Liggetts Tea Tree/Hemp shampoo bar right now! But I'm definitely trying more so that I can share more recommendations if that one isn't good for you 💛
I have been using a pick jar up cycled HOWEVER I was wondering if you or anyone you know has changed the lids? Maybe painted them? Mine has the pickle logo on it and I’d rather them be just a solid color. Thanks darling! Love you and your channel!!
Melissa Deitrick I used leftover chalkboard paint on the lids of pasta sauce jars. If you change the product in the container you can easily erase the lid as needed. I like my items to match 🤷♀️
What do you use for garbage bags? I usually use plastic bags from the grocery store to re-purpose them a bit, but I'd love to cut them out completely. Looking for low-waste alternatives!
Depending on where you live, waste management might not accept trash without a plastic bag, but if they do you could take your trash directly to a dumpster or other trash receptacle. I live in an apartment complex in Orlando and I am able to walk my trash can to the dumpster and empty it directly, but I also use washable trash can liner/inserts in case I accidentally throw something wet in there. I also separate my waste into compostables (food waste, paper), recyclables (plastic, glass, cardboard), and non-recyclables (stickers, twisty ties, pizza boxes). You can also take commercially non-recyclable materials like plastic film to thin plastic recycling centers, or ship them to TerraCycle.
@@elkeshultz4496 Ask your complex manager about getting a recycling dumpster from Orange County recycling; the city provides them for free and obviously picks up the recyclables for free as well, so it shouldn't be an issue to actually get one on the property. My complex got one because residents demanded it, and since it was free there was really no reason to say no. Hopefully it goes the same for you! For compost I keep a small bin on my outdoor porch and add the finished compost to my potted garden. Orange County does have compost receiving as well, but I'm not sure where the drop off location is. If you can't use it yourself you can always offer it to community gardens. www.orlando.gov/Trash-Recycling
I just recently ordered a stainless steel cutlery set for the case it comes with so I can have it in my purse, mess free. It's coming this week but I wish I had it because I just went to a Crawfish seafood place for the first time yesterday with my friend and his four kids and I brought my silicone straws for us and felt good...but when I asked for a fork to peel and devein the shrimp (hack) since I couldn't really do it with the gloves, they gave me a plastic fork and my friend saw my face drop. I wish I had brought a fork! Lol
I was tempted to buy mason jars when trying to reduce my waste and noticed the Classico pasta sauce comes in mason jars. My husband and I eat pasta at least once a week and when they're bogo at publix, they're cheaper then buying other pasta sauce brands in ugly jars lol. I've now run out of room in my cabinets with all the jars 😂
I have like three kitchen shelves full of those empty classico sauce jars! I can’t bear to throw them out and use them for everything. Those and the Adam’s natural peanut butter jars are my favorites.
In Switzerland we do not use drinking straws. (Maybe only a few restaurants that are non Swiss like Mac Donalds. But one had to close down due to all the pollution that was lying around from their place. This was mostly tourists.) Jolly good show as well. Planet Hollywood did not last long here either.
About the travel cutlery... I really used my set a lot because I never felt safe using the stuff my uni provided at the cafeteria because everyone would just touch every fork or spoon in a big basket.. irgs BUT I didn't buy my set because I used the stainless steel one my dad got from his time in the army 30 years ago 😂 Maybe some of your family members do have something like this at home
We also have bamboo straws. They sounded good in theory, but we find then not very comfortable, taste tends to kinda stay in the straws and are kinda hard to clean. I ordered metal ones too! (:
What is your DIY hair gel spray recipe? I have a bunch of gel That’s too heavy to use on my hair but I would love to be able to find a way to use it up. Also I have a whole stack of handkerchiefs and I stash them everywhere and I love them. I haven’t bought tissues in 10 years. They’re also more gentle on the face and on the baby’s face.
I have found some conditioner bars that I love, but I have yet to find a good shampoo bar. I use shampoo from Plaine Products or Salon Solids! Both companies give great alternatives for those who can’t use shampoo bars, or haven’t found one for them! Plaine Products are pricey, but their shampoos last me 6+ months and they have a completely circular business method. I also bought reusable hankies and use them constantly! I even take them out with me. I have a deviates septum and sinus issues and they save me from wasting a lot of tissues.
Hi! All the stuff you talk about, like travel cutlery and all, I like them all. But they seem like a lot to carry around. I'm curious, what does your day-to-day bag look like? I'd love to know what zero-waste ideas you " "wear" outside.
I for sure agree with you saying Mason jars aren't worth it. I have bought packs of them with the intent of using them to meal prep and honestly they are such an awkward shape. Now I just use them as cups but I wish I would've saved the money and bought jars and tubs from the thrift store.
I loved my single-use fast food, coffee, and boba tea cups/lids/straws SO MUCH, you're not not the only one. It's easily been the hardest thing to give up in my quest for being less wasteful. I'm very shy and easily embarrassed, so I won't even ask at the counter if I can use my own cup, I just completely stopped shopping at places where I normally would get a disposable plastic or paper cup!! 😫 Hopefully, one day I'll get braver and get over my fear to being my own cup. For now-no soda or boba for me (which I got basically EVERY DAY)
Yes! That’s what I use for my styling gel! Been using it for more than a year now and LOVE it 💛 I’m hoping I can make my wave spray with it when I run out of my store bought gel that I use a small portion of to make my wave spray now x
I repurpose a salsa glass jar to make my mouthwash. I repurpose my glass peanut butter jars to hold vinegar sponges for laundry. I repurpose my Oui yogurt jars to put my homemade caramel sauce, little dips and little bits like nuts. I have not bought reusable straw, because I do have some paper ones that I use infrequently and also have a plastic travel cup that comes WITH a straw, so I just use that in other cups if I need to. I LOVE my cotton rounds! I cleaned out a yankee candle jar with the wide mouth and they fit perfectly in there! I tried to use an old t-shirt split up but one layer wasn't enough and working with it was more trouble because there was no 'substance' to it, and my sewing machine is not working currently. At the beginning of my journey, I bought a 3-pack of lingerie washing bags from the Dollar Tree and used those for my produce! They work, but my only aggravation is things like bananas don't slide in as easily because the stem nibs get caught on the poly mesh going in. So yes, they work, but they are a bit more aggravating than an actual produce bag. I would suggest if someone is really really low on money, they could still make this swap. My TOP fav of my zero waste products though is my bidet and family cloth.
I loved the video!!! It shows a little bit of the"bad" side of this trend becoming a lifestyle. For me I found it a little fustrating when articles always said use what you have lying around. For me that wasn't really an option. My parents didn't buy too many things in reusable containers, even plastic they'd be tossed or recycled before i could blink. They are actually really good with recycling 😅So i did save a few jars, however i just moved out and have very few belongings, so i don't have anything just lying around. So i've thrifted most of my jars for mere cents. I do like my bamboo cutlery because it does have it's own holder so they're not loose in my bag. And i always forgot to pack a spoon or fork when i needed one so... it's been useful 😊 However, I do sort of regret buying mesh produce bags. I live alone and shop every week and half to 2 weeks for food. As well as i don't typically buy enough bulk fruit or veggies to fill them. But, i'm not really formally cooking anything so we'll see in the future when i start getting into vegetarian recipes. 😊😊😊 DRAWSTRING BAGS THOUGH👌👌👌
So I've been trying different low poo shampoos and most of the in plastic bottles and none ever worked for me. I seen a video you did on your hair and i purchased both shampoo and conditioner bar and hair is back to its silky self it was before staring the lowpoo method. So thank you for recommending it.
Oh my goodness! Wow! I am so so so happy I could help! It's so nice to hear that something that works for me also works for others! Sometimes I get nervous wondering if I'm actually being helpful. So that you for letting me know! 💛💛💛
I been using the Bar Non shampoo and conditioner from Ulta thanks to you that recommended in one of your videos the conditioner, and I been loving them, I have curly hair and they work perfectly fine with my curly hair. 🙌🏼
If you are interested in bamboo straws for a reusable option instead of metal or glass straws, I got mine from Kawayan Bamboo! It's a small business in Oklahoma, the woman who owns/runs the business has bamboo growing on her property that was planted years ago by someone else, and since bamboo is invasive in North America it's actually great because she's cutting it down to make these straws! I really liked buying my straws from here since I know exactly how the bamboo was sourced/harvested! She has a tik Tok channel too if you want to see the bamboo firsthand
For those who can't use shampoo bars: try Plaine Products! I have finnicky hair and some scalp conditions that make shampoo bars just impossible (at least so far). After trying soooo many, I finally gave up because I felt like I was wasting more trying to get through the bar just to get through it and making my scalp very unhappy. Plaine Products has refillable vegan shampoo/conditioner that comes in aluminium packaging. You just order what you need, can choose to make it a subscription if you want, and when you need buy a refill you check that you do not need a pump and need a return label. When your refill comes in, you just mail back your empty and keep your pump (the pumps are plastic). It's a super easy process, and their shampoo/conditioners actually work for me. They have a few different scent options. They also sell body lotion, for those who don't like the 0-waste options which are typically very oily. They have other products too, and trial/travel sizes. Would highly recommend as someone who hasn't been able to make 0 waste shampoo and conditioner work. And also as someone who hates the oily DIY body lotions
Okay hate if you like but I reuse tissues. If you let them try out and unfold them you can use them a surprising amount if times. I only recommend this when you have a cold bc obvs germs are an issue (but with a cold you're gonna be disgusting with or without reusing a tissue) but yeah. It's definitely worth doing if you're concerned about using them
I actually stopped shopping at Thrift stores because I was wasting so much money that way. It used to not be as bad because there was one I could go to that had fitting rooms with mirrors and everything, so I was able to try stuff on before I bought it. But new owners took over and shut down the dressing rooms. So, I tried the skirt and tank top route for trying things on, but it wasn't as accurate. I can't tell you how many items I ended up buying second hand only to get home and discover they didn't actually fit well. Or... Worse yet... A stain that wasn't visible in the store became visible when I got it home and into more natural light! So, because every Thrift store near me has a no refunds or exchanges policy, I kept ending up having to get rid of most of the items I bought! Plus, it was easier to impulse buy things I didn't actually need because they were cute and cheap. Buying at department stores forces me to think more intentionally about my purchases and reduces buyer's remorse and wasteful purchasing, for me. And, if I do get home and find an item won't do what I needed it to or doesn't look quite right on me, I can return it to the store and get my money back. But, I do still buy from Clothes Mentor... Because they allow returns with the receipt and tags intact. If they all did that... I'd never shop anywhere else!
Slightly off topic, but can you do a video to explain the use of patreon and how to incorperate it with youtube? I don't know if you do business sorts of videos, but I enjoy this channel and I would enjoy viewing your use of each and incorporating the two and the podcast.
Hi!! I'm just now starting the journey to a zero waste life and I would love for you to share how you shave! Thank you for sharing everything it's so inspirational and helpful!
Thank you! A few things have changed. Mainly in my lifestyle/diet habits though! And I ONLY wash my face with cleanser at the end of a day when I had makeup on that day (maybe 3 times a week). I’m going to make an updated skin video soon! 💛
Would you consider seeing if Foreo would send you one of their Issa toothbrushes and doing a review? I've been looking for a zero waste electric toothbrush, and that was the closest one I could find. There's VERY mixed reviews, glowing and negative. A big thing is people saying it stop works after roughly 4 months of use? I'm so on the fence!
I’m gonna buy the cotton produce bags. My local grocery store had a campaign and sold reusable produce bags and I was stoked so I bought 3, just to realize they’re not machine washable... I’ve tried to handwash them so many times and I just can’t get them clean, I’m pissed lol
The thing I regret most is actually a useful article: A flask for DIY deodorant. However, since no deodorant recipe works for me, it currently serves as a container for shaving oil. I used my travel cutlery set only once, same goes for the bamboo coffee cup I bought. What was I thinking, I eat and drink at home all the time! When I made the swap to cloth hankies, I did not have to buy anything new because I already had five hankies. I had bought those years ago to dab of sweat, but I realized I could use them to blow my nose, too. I then got a batch of cloth handkerchiefs from my Grandma -- my late Grandpa hated disposable nose-blowers. Then there is some things I decided not to swap. I haven't gotten a silicone oven mat yet. I use my oven rarely, I don't always need a paper lining, and these can be reused once or twice, too. Not to mention that I still have a box of paper that I bought several years ago. Why throw out perfectly good stuff? That's simply misguided.
I don’t know if you’ll see this but is there any site online where you can buy things second-hand, that you can recommend or have heard of? I don’t have thrift shops near me
Runny nose person as well (like you I've been dealing with this all my life - people keep asking me if I have a cold) and I use paper tissues. I've been using hankies as a kid and personally found them disgusting and not very hygienic. I just buy tissues on boxes and stuff few in my pocket when I'm going out. On the shampoo bar - I've very fine, straight hair and find that shampoo bars make my hair really greasy. I prefer rye flour and use a liquid shampoo every few days when my hair is starting to look limp. I'm lucky to be able to get my shampoo from a zero waste shop though, I refill my old bottle. Love the decor in the flat btw, looks so comfy and the coffee table is to die for x
Could you make a video about your shampoo bar and hair care? My girlfriend has been using your old video for her hair but we still have liquid shampoo.
regret:
- travel cutlery
- bamboo straws
- buying new mason jars
- buying hanky/s
- reusable cotton rounds
essentials:
- hydroflask travel mug
- metal straws
- upcycled/thrifted jars
- produce bags
- grocery/tote bags
fave general lifestyle swaps:
- general makeup swaps
- shampoo/conditioner bars
- less-waste wav (diy gel spray thing)
- secondhand shopping/thrifting
thank you 💓💓💓
Thankyou
Tysm 💜
Too late) I have already watched the video
My favourite swap was using a menstrual cup (so much less waste, so much cheaper, can be used for 12 hours not just 3-4) aMAzINg!!!
Emilia Hesler Osztafi I love mine!
YES! I love that! I feel like I've always had a love-hate relationship with mine and am still learning the ropes, even after 2 years of using it haha. But I know I'll get there! 💛
Yes! !! As much as I dred fussing with it at the beginning and end of the day, it's so nice to not have to buy or change tampons. I would never go back.
Yas it's amazing! Honestly it probably is my best buy as well! I'm trying to get every gal I know to use them ahaha!
Instead of having a menstrual cup, i got an IUD - no more periods plus anticonceptive and you change it every 5 years. Idk if its cheaper or less waste but it feels more eco friendly
Reusable produce bags are really easy to make, I make them and sell them to co workers and stuff and i use sheer fabric from the thrift store like old curtains , so very sustainable :)
That sounds like they would be really pretty too!
Same!! 👊🏻
Yes! They are! I've also up-cycled other fabric baggies I had lying around, like the bag that my sheets came in. Thinking outside the box is so great for saving money AND it's defo better for the planet too. A win-win for sureeee! 💛
How do you make produce bags?
@@jessicaskok theres lots of tutorials on youtube! Really easy if your lucky enough to have a sewing machine . but theres probably other methods too!
I wish you would show the items you were talking about, or at least put a picture of them. Coming from someone who had to stop the video to google the translations to understand 😂
Yeah i thought the same thing but i just looked in the description and there's a link to her website that has all her 'essentials kit' stuff listed in it
I came to the comments to say this!! I want the B-role
Was thinking the same!
Thanks for letting me know. Clicking off so I don't waste my time
Same here....kinda frustrated me a lil bit....lol
Also with jars, if they had food in them and are up-cycled, that means the glass is tempered, and can withstand serious heat and cold with MUCH less chance of cracking and shattering. Why pay extra for tempered glass when you can get it from old food jars! :)
@Hipster Chic01 Mason jars are tempered. You can can with them. I just mean why buy mason jars when you can reuse your pickle jars.
They are charging you for the work. No such thing as a free lunch. You can make any glassware tempered yourself. Just boil the glassware yourself. Put it in a pot of cold water and turn on the heat.
@@thegazetteyt even If they aren't, if you are using them for canning, by the time the canning process is over its tempered.
@@AlphineWolf This changed my life
thegazette I personally bought mason jars for my bulk food at home and save jars from the food I buy. For me buying brand new mason jars cost me 9-11$ for 24 vs 1-2$ each at a thrift store which will cost more
I have now switched to only bar soap for my face, shower, hair, even lotion and it is amazing for traveling! No need to mess with the liquid restrictions or mess of an exploding bottle.
YES! Gotta love it! I have always been that person that gets sooooo paranoid that my liquid products will leak everywhere when traveling (definitely happened to me when I was younger and scarred my for life haha) and it is SO nice to not have that lingering in my mind. So I totally relate haha! I'm still working on finding a bar soap that works for my face, but I have faith! 💛
@@SedonaChristina Definitely have that same fear! And always the fear of forgetting to take out liquids and getting pulled aside by security. 😫 Hopefully you can find a good bar face soap! I have had my bar for so long, I don't even remember what kind it was...(yay for bars that last long!)
What sort of container do u put ur bar soap in?
@@jadejade5303 Wow, this is super late for me to reply. Honestly, I like to put my soap bars in tins; it works well and doesn't take up much space :)
Wow I never knew even lotion! Thanks. I’m new to this.
Thanks for making your own version of this video
Omg 😮 love seeing you in these comments! ❤
i love the bulk buying culture in Western Australia (not sure about the rest of the world, but i don’t see anyone else talking about it lol) because it’s almost expected that shops have a bin full of donated jars for people to use for free instead of buying knew ones.
So when my husband and I moved into our house, we discovered that the people who'd lived here before us had left us their curtains. I took down and donated most of the curtains, but one of them was the PERFECT material for produce bags! Not only that, but it had a cute ruffle on top which still works as a valance for the guest room window! :D
I love that!!! ahhhhh that's incredible! Up-cycling for the win ALWAYS! 💛
I cut up an old tank top to use as a hankie as well as (after washing it) a napkin when necessary. It also works well to carry cutlery in my bag with. A bandanna from Walmart works really well too and is nice and cheap.
I actually love my travel utensils. It came in a cute bag, and they stay in my locker at work, since that’s the only place I use them (they only have individually wrapped plastic utensils). And I second upcycling jars. Salsa and jelly jars are the best!
I love that! I think all the tools that we use are so personal. What matters/works to one person, might not matter to someone else. That's what makes it an intentional lifestyle. We get to know our own needs, styles, and preferences 💛
Omg I totally fell for the Starbucks branding too!! Now I just carry a Starbucks tumbler with my own cheap coffee in it :)
Honestly so oddly comforting that I'm not alone in this one haha 💛But I'm so glad that we both saw through it and found a solution that really works for us! Sending ya heaps of love on this fine Friday! x
I think we’re just trained by marketing to want to carry Starbucks or other coffee brands as a status symbol but if you just buy one of their reusable cups then bam 💥 problem solved 😁
The message of this video is "Think first before buying things that you find interesting". This is what I learned in this video.
I use gift bags sometimes when I shop aldi😂 happy birthday. Merry Christmas. Congrats on your baby. I reuse big sturdy gift bags. Especially if its fabric or has fabric straps.
You should do a second hand apartment tour!!! 😍 I would love to see it and it could show others it doesn’t have to be gross and old falling apart stuff!
I made a bunch of hanky’s from old cotton tee shirts.. they are more like rags actually but I have them all over my house and I use them all the time and I love them because I have super sensitive skin
You should show us how you use your hair products/hair routine!
hmmmm! Interesting! Maybe I'll throw that in a vlog next week! Such a good idea. Thanks for the suggestion! Sending ya heaps of love on this fine Friday! 💛💛
I just realized that all of my furniture except for my mattress and my 23 year old dresser is second hand and you would literally have no idea because my apartment is baller
Unfortunately Value Village is so much more expensive nowadays than buying new from clearance sales at stores. :(
Maybe you heard that already or somebody else have mentioned that here (I didn't find). It seems that paper actually makes it worth for the running nose. I have this problem myself and I feel that with hankies it is way better. Probably there is some kind of paper "dust" on the paper things which comes to your nose and provokes more of a running nose.
I am definitely happy to switch to hankies. I change mine every day and carry around in a small pouch I had in my home without use and it all feels now very clean and convenient. I love this swap ) ))
Mariia Fedkevych wow thanks for sharing! I seem to have a constant mild runny nose so will have to try hankies!
@@cherylcakes I hope it will become better!
It's cool that I've been learning that I already do a lot of zero waste type reusing of stuff without knowing it, like how I repurpose old jars. I learned the repurposing jars thing from my parents, like how my dad used the old coffee jar to store his screws and nails. I always love taking the time to watch your informative videos.
I hear you on the reusable cotton rounds! I didn't buy any but I have always just used my face cloth for anything that I would need a cotton round for. I DO have some cotton rounds that I use to remove finger nail polish with. I have not figured out anything better since nail polish doesn't really wash out of anything. Truthfully I have only put polish on my toes twice since last May anyway.
I love love love my mason jars. They replaced plastic storage, and has made it so I can prep for the week. Also it was the only way I could get the family on board, because they don't have to find the particular lid that fits the one jar it came with. Works for us.
Me when I got the notification you posted this morning: *grabs reusable coffee Kerig cup and biodegradable ceramic mug, wraps self in organic blanket, nibbles on zero waste granola* awww yes my people have spoken :)
Have also found that terry cloth is difficult to wash clean. To reduce laundry and ensure towels are clean, I use linen fabric such as those large flour sack towels as bath towels. Two are sufficient for someone even with long hair.
So funny, because hankies are my FAVE. They're so much softer on my nose :)
I also made this great cuticle cream / lotion / pomade that I love because it's compact and shelf stable, but I'm super intrigued by your flaxseed gel
Oh, I, too, have the forever runny nose! And I LOVE ❤️ my hankies! I thrift them, and they are always new! My face towels and kitchen towels too! Cloth napkins make great dish towels. Love watching you! Oh yeah, going in retail stores really give me anxiety when I know I can thrift it for a better price!
You’re awesome! Your excitement about zero waste and sustainable living is contagious. Thank you for making it fun and showing people that it isn’t as hard or expensive as people make it out to be!
Cotton rounds can be easily upcycled with a flannel receiving blanket from the thrift store. Softer than terry cloth and minimal fraying, so you don’t have to sew around the edges :)
It's really interesting watching this after having watched Immy's video and seeing what you both think is useless; the cutlery being a major one.
Also the music and general aesthetic of this video is very calming and highly appreciative.
Ah! So nice to hear I'm not the only one with that haha 🙈I do have a super tiny tiny spork that I keep in my kitchen to bring in my bag on small adventures that comes in handy in the summer when I'm out and about more with my friends. I forgot to mention that in the video. But honestly, it's so unnecessary, I could have just used any regular fork haha. It's just not something that's important to me, but might be for someone else!
And THANK YOU! I need to bring back the coffee-chat-vibe videos! I really enjoyed editing this one 💛
I use my travel cutlery when I go away and I absolutely adore mine, but I did buy a cheap set off amazon
Re: cotton rounds, I think it would depend on the fabric, but so far, reusable cotton rounds work a lot better for acid application. Cloths suck up too much. Even cotton rounds suck up quite a bit. I actually mostly apply toner and acids with my hands now, as a result, but if I need to be specific about the application of acids, rounds work really well. I think a thrifted baby-type fabric could work really well. Anyone have input?
I bought one of those keep cups impulsively one day at a coffee cart - because it was so darn cute! I was so distracted trying to decide what coffee I wanted I didn't realise the price until the coffee was already inside it! 😭 I used it as much as possible but because it's glass and doesn't have a handle, the practicality of it wasn't great for actual use, because when it's filled with a hot drink you just can't hold it properly. As much as I liked the fact that it fit into most of my handbags, I bought a thermal mug with a handle and I don't have to worry about it breaking in my bag or dropping and breaking it. Sigh. It's still so cute though!
Thanks for talking about how carrying around branded takeaway cups kinda felt like being adult and being "put together" - I definitely felt this, I think a lot of people did! I'm glad that's changing
I love your videos. It's so nice to have a youtuber that not only lives zerowaste but have one that is local and can steer you in the right direction is awesome. I'm new to to the area and am not used to having so many resources lol
Hello! Discovered your videos today and I'm obsessed. Love your personality and outlook. And your hair! It's gorgeous!
A note about reusable bags: *YOU NEVER HAVE TO BUY REUSABLE BAGS EVERRRRR.* Unless you're intent on your shopping bags keeping up with your beige/white ~aesthetique~, you can very easily make your own bag out of an old t-shirt in under 10 minutes with only a pair of scissors (no sewing required). The bag is SUPER durable, you can wash it easily (it's a t-shirt, remember? just throw it in the wash), and you can use it for everything - shopping, groceries, gym bag, etc. Plus they are easily rolled or tied up to store small. Make 10 of them, put some in your car, some at home, give them to friends.
Here are the instructions: www.mommypotamus.com/no-sew-t-shirt-tote-bag-tutorial/
Don't get too scared about the tying knots technique -- just tie knots until it looks sealed, making sure you tie each piece twice. You can always re-tie them over time.
They are super easy to come across at thrift stores
Sorry but I don't think so... t-shirt material is not durable and also not good for transporting heavy things :(
I know how to sew and honestly hand sewing it is miles easier and faster
I have a Starbuck's reusable cup I got for free while I worked there. I take it everywhere for coffee drinks. (I also have a water bottle, but I got that glass at Target.) It lets me keep the way I feel carrying a branded item, but I also get to save the planet more - and most places (Starbuck's included) offer discounts if you bring your own cup.
WOW!! The cut up face rounds! Genius! I was thinking about buying some but that’s amazing!! Thank you!
Cotton rounds are so easy to make, I made like 50 for under $10 and I love them so much.
Ooh what kind of fabric did you make them from? I've wanted to make mine for ages but wondering what fabric to use for filling
@@ciarapixie5928 I literally went to the fabric store and picked out something that was soft. It took me about three hours to trace/cut/sew the edges, which really isn't bad for like 50 rounds.
Is there a tutorial somewhere?
or you could literally just use your hands lmao
my favorite thing to use in replace of mason jars are mostly used candles, my family has so many so all you have to do is depot the candle (there are many ways to do it) and then you can use them to store things! like diy face wash/makeup remover or even for bars of soap, and then on top of that you can use the depoted wax as a candle melter!
Your hair is... Amazing 😳 how do you manage to get that result??
Pillows are huge landfill contributors, and never really wash clean. You can test this by putting dye in the middle of the pillow stuffing, then washing it. An alternative pillow is down cycled fluffy fabric or clothing inside a pillowcase. Easy to wash clean.
Second hand shopping is very prominent in the uk. Last Saturday I bought three wool sweaters for less than $10. I was so happy. Never going back to fast fashion either after watching a video on Bangladesh sweatshops at uni
I love this video I found you two days ago now i cant stop watching , I had made so many changes in life about zero waste , chemical free products and i am much better but still a process . The cotton rounds you talk about it was the first thing i bought and i hate how much product they absorb :/
Girl I went through 15 different shampoo bars before I found one I liked, but it was so worth it.
Alex Brook do you mind telling me a few you’ve tried that you didn’t like, and the one you do like
I've heard used tissues can be composted! So don't stress too much about not using your hankies.
I use the reusable cotton rounds to take my makeup off with coconut oil
When buying anything used, or even new for that matter, setting it out in the sun for a few hours will help to disinfect it. Then wash it and make sure it dries completely.
It makes cleaning easier to use furniture with removable, washable coverings.
My favourite straw is one my mum bought me a while back which is basically a soft silicone tube with a metal casing so it bends without cutting off, but doesn't just....flop. It's foldable, sturdy, amy favourite thing about it is that the silicone protudes out at either end meaning there's a soft mouthpiece you can bite if you're like me! I also love the straw set my sister bought me from Singapore, which came with a short, narrow straw which is now my pocket straw so I always have a little one with me if I forget my foldable one or if I'm just popping somewhere.
Most-loved product so far though has to be my new Denttabs with fluoride from my nearest refill stall. I've Sharpied an old Extra gum tub and glucose testing strip pot for home (Extra tub) and travel (testing strip pot): they've got copper-coloured teeth on the lids with smiley faces, copper edging on the lids, and 'Dentifrice' in copper around the bodies. I can fit nearly a month's worth of Denttabs in the small pot which is awesome, and they're so refreshing...plus they have fluoride so they are literally the whole package, and for the first time in my life I can't wait to see the dentist so I can wax lyrical to him as well lmao
I have been using the Jumping Juniper shamp bar from Lush. I still have not found package free conditioner that works. I tried their big bar thing but it didn’t fare well on me. Also I would say that I think I have had more luck with the bar since I literally cut all of my hair off into a pixie style. Less hair is less work and less product! Great video though and I love the swaps you have!
So so true! Long hair is defo higher maintenance and in some ways, less sustainable if you think about the extra product it needs haha. But I definitely recommend the conditioner I use! It's awesome and I buy it at Ulta (by a brand called "Bar None") 💛x
Sedona Christina oooo I will definitely try that when I run out of veganese and whatever else I have lying around!!!
I made my own cotton rounds out of a cotton shirt, but it was too rough to swoop across my skin :/ so i just make a cup with the palm of my hand to spray my toner into, then i will dip my fingers in and spread my toner on my face that way!
I grew up in California and Reuse, Recycle, Rot has always been a way of life (yes I know I am missing some “R”s there lol). Since high school I have unintentionally gone more towards “minimalism” and “low-waste.” It started when I decided that I didn’t want to buy books (we are major bibliophiles) unless I truly loved the book or couldn’t find it anywhere to borrow, I also look to second hand stores for them first even when gifting them to others. The second swap was changing my beauty routine to oil cleansing and ACV and getting more natural shampoo (I have always used bar soap).
Since these swaps I discovered low-waste and all the great swaps that can be made and have been slowly transitioning as I use up what I have. My favorites have been safety razor and cloth pads. Still on the journey but I love having reusable plastic free (mostly) alternatives, can’t wait to try shampoo bars.
Hi from Finland:) thanks for all your great tips and fun videos! I think it's funny how you always point out how you're "not doing zero-waste perfectly" etc, like with your makeup, you do it so much better than the most and inspire a bunch of people. If we all could do as much as you, this unsustainable system could really be changed! we should all be proud of at least trying to be more sustainable and caring about these things:)
You're SO right! I sometimes say things just because I'm scared of getting rude (/misunderstanding my whole mojo) comments and I really need to stop doing that. I am so proud of all the changes I've made and the activism I do in my own way. Thank you so much for reminding me! I think I need to make a statement about this because it's something that has really been bothering me for a little while now 💛Sending you so so much love! x
@@SedonaChristina I get you, and I am really self-conscious in a similar way! But when we just think a bit about what some of our friends with not-so-sustainable lifestyles do it puts things into perspective:) But I'm really glad I found your channel and it'd be cool to maybe hear more about self-love and dealing with insecurities and such... but I also understand if you don't want too serious content that's not so sustainability-related! :D take care:)
Hi, my hair type is similar to yours and I have also trouble finding a shampoo bar that works so I was wondering which one you use :) love you!
She has said in the past that the one she uses is the J.R Liggetts tea tree and hemp shampoo bar (could be different now but shes mentioned it numerous times) I've also been wanting to try it out!!
I use all the goodies in my recent "updated zero waste hair care routine" video! I love the JR Liggetts Tea Tree/Hemp shampoo bar right now! But I'm definitely trying more so that I can share more recommendations if that one isn't good for you 💛
I have similar hair to Christie and I am loving the bar none shampoo and conditioner bars!
I have been using a pick jar up cycled HOWEVER I was wondering if you or anyone you know has changed the lids? Maybe painted them? Mine has the pickle logo on it and I’d rather them be just a solid color. Thanks darling! Love you and your channel!!
Melissa Deitrick I used leftover chalkboard paint on the lids of pasta sauce jars. If you change the product in the container you can easily erase the lid as needed. I like my items to match 🤷♀️
You should check out Face Halo if you don’t like the reusable coton pads :) sustainable too and recyclable! Xx
What do you use for garbage bags? I usually use plastic bags from the grocery store to re-purpose them a bit, but I'd love to cut them out completely. Looking for low-waste alternatives!
You can wash your garbage can, after you empty it. Also put a paper on bottom of can to make job easier.
Depending on where you live, waste management might not accept trash without a plastic bag, but if they do you could take your trash directly to a dumpster or other trash receptacle. I live in an apartment complex in Orlando and I am able to walk my trash can to the dumpster and empty it directly, but I also use washable trash can liner/inserts in case I accidentally throw something wet in there.
I also separate my waste into compostables (food waste, paper), recyclables (plastic, glass, cardboard), and non-recyclables (stickers, twisty ties, pizza boxes). You can also take commercially non-recyclable materials like plastic film to thin plastic recycling centers, or ship them to TerraCycle.
Courtney Rae Hey! where can you compost and recycle in orlando? my apartment complex doesn’t have either :/
@@elkeshultz4496 Ask your complex manager about getting a recycling dumpster from Orange County recycling; the city provides them for free and obviously picks up the recyclables for free as well, so it shouldn't be an issue to actually get one on the property. My complex got one because residents demanded it, and since it was free there was really no reason to say no. Hopefully it goes the same for you!
For compost I keep a small bin on my outdoor porch and add the finished compost to my potted garden. Orange County does have compost receiving as well, but I'm not sure where the drop off location is. If you can't use it yourself you can always offer it to community gardens.
www.orlando.gov/Trash-Recycling
I just recently ordered a stainless steel cutlery set for the case it comes with so I can have it in my purse, mess free. It's coming this week but I wish I had it because I just went to a Crawfish seafood place for the first time yesterday with my friend and his four kids and I brought my silicone straws for us and felt good...but when I asked for a fork to peel and devein the shrimp (hack) since I couldn't really do it with the gloves, they gave me a plastic fork and my friend saw my face drop. I wish I had brought a fork! Lol
I was tempted to buy mason jars when trying to reduce my waste and noticed the Classico pasta sauce comes in mason jars. My husband and I eat pasta at least once a week and when they're bogo at publix, they're cheaper then buying other pasta sauce brands in ugly jars lol. I've now run out of room in my cabinets with all the jars 😂
now you can make your own pasta sauce in bulk and put it in your jars😂 if you fill it hot the lids seal and it's good forever😂
@@nicihr4675 thinking of growing my own tomatoes this year so I can do just that 😂
Yeeaaahhhh Publix!
I freaking love those jars
I have like three kitchen shelves full of those empty classico sauce jars! I can’t bear to throw them out and use them for everything. Those and the Adam’s natural peanut butter jars are my favorites.
In Switzerland we do not use
drinking straws. (Maybe only
a few restaurants that are non
Swiss like Mac Donalds. But one
had to close down due to all the
pollution that was lying around from their place. This was mostly
tourists.) Jolly good show as well.
Planet Hollywood did not last long
here either.
About the travel cutlery...
I really used my set a lot because I never felt safe using the stuff my uni provided at the cafeteria because everyone would just touch every fork or spoon in a big basket.. irgs
BUT I didn't buy my set because I used the stainless steel one my dad got from his time in the army 30 years ago 😂
Maybe some of your family members do have something like this at home
Have you tried menstrual cups? You can use them for like 5 years and don’t need tampons/pads anymore 😊
We also have bamboo straws. They sounded good in theory, but we find then not very comfortable, taste tends to kinda stay in the straws and are kinda hard to clean. I ordered metal ones too! (:
What is your DIY hair gel spray recipe? I have a bunch of gel That’s too heavy to use on my hair but I would love to be able to find a way to use it up. Also I have a whole stack of handkerchiefs and I stash them everywhere and I love them. I haven’t bought tissues in 10 years. They’re also more gentle on the face and on the baby’s face.
I have found some conditioner bars that I love, but I have yet to find a good shampoo bar. I use shampoo from Plaine Products or Salon Solids! Both companies give great alternatives for those who can’t use shampoo bars, or haven’t found one for them! Plaine Products are pricey, but their shampoos last me 6+ months and they have a completely circular business method. I also bought reusable hankies and use them constantly! I even take them out with me. I have a deviates septum and sinus issues and they save me from wasting a lot of tissues.
haha i honestly think im also known as the girl with the hydro flask in my close environment... but being hydrated is just so important!
Hi! All the stuff you talk about, like travel cutlery and all, I like them all. But they seem like a lot to carry around. I'm curious, what does your day-to-day bag look like? I'd love to know what zero-waste ideas you "
"wear" outside.
I for sure agree with you saying Mason jars aren't worth it. I have bought packs of them with the intent of using them to meal prep and honestly they are such an awkward shape. Now I just use them as cups but I wish I would've saved the money and bought jars and tubs from the thrift store.
I loved my single-use fast food, coffee, and boba tea cups/lids/straws SO MUCH, you're not not the only one. It's easily been the hardest thing to give up in my quest for being less wasteful. I'm very shy and easily embarrassed, so I won't even ask at the counter if I can use my own cup, I just completely stopped shopping at places where I normally would get a disposable plastic or paper cup!! 😫 Hopefully, one day I'll get braver and get over my fear to being my own cup. For now-no soda or boba for me (which I got basically EVERY DAY)
Had the same thoughts on cutlery, I actually bring real metal cutlery with me when need it, no problem at all carrying it around
You might like flaxseed gel for your hair. I haven’t tried it but I’ve seen a lot of curly youtubers use it!
Yes! That’s what I use for my styling gel! Been using it for more than a year now and LOVE it 💛 I’m hoping I can make my wave spray with it when I run out of my store bought gel that I use a small portion of to make my wave spray now x
I repurpose a salsa glass jar to make my mouthwash. I repurpose my glass peanut butter jars to hold vinegar sponges for laundry. I repurpose my Oui yogurt jars to put my homemade caramel sauce, little dips and little bits like nuts. I have not bought reusable straw, because I do have some paper ones that I use infrequently and also have a plastic travel cup that comes WITH a straw, so I just use that in other cups if I need to. I LOVE my cotton rounds! I cleaned out a yankee candle jar with the wide mouth and they fit perfectly in there! I tried to use an old t-shirt split up but one layer wasn't enough and working with it was more trouble because there was no 'substance' to it, and my sewing machine is not working currently. At the beginning of my journey, I bought a 3-pack of lingerie washing bags from the Dollar Tree and used those for my produce! They work, but my only aggravation is things like bananas don't slide in as easily because the stem nibs get caught on the poly mesh going in. So yes, they work, but they are a bit more aggravating than an actual produce bag. I would suggest if someone is really really low on money, they could still make this swap. My TOP fav of my zero waste products though is my bidet and family cloth.
I loved the video!!! It shows a little bit of the"bad" side of this trend becoming a lifestyle.
For me I found it a little fustrating when articles always said use what you have lying around. For me that wasn't really an option. My parents didn't buy too many things in reusable containers, even plastic they'd be tossed or recycled before i could blink. They are actually really good with recycling 😅So i did save a few jars, however i just moved out and have very few belongings, so i don't have anything just lying around. So i've thrifted most of my jars for mere cents.
I do like my bamboo cutlery because it does have it's own holder so they're not loose in my bag. And i always forgot to pack a spoon or fork when i needed one so... it's been useful 😊
However, I do sort of regret buying mesh produce bags. I live alone and shop every week and half to 2 weeks for food. As well as i don't typically buy enough bulk fruit or veggies to fill them. But, i'm not really formally cooking anything so we'll see in the future when i start getting into vegetarian recipes. 😊😊😊
DRAWSTRING BAGS THOUGH👌👌👌
So I've been trying different low poo shampoos and most of the in plastic bottles and none ever worked for me. I seen a video you did on your hair and i purchased both shampoo and conditioner bar and hair is back to its silky self it was before staring the lowpoo method. So thank you for recommending it.
Oh my goodness! Wow! I am so so so happy I could help! It's so nice to hear that something that works for me also works for others! Sometimes I get nervous wondering if I'm actually being helpful. So that you for letting me know! 💛💛💛
I been using the Bar Non shampoo and conditioner from Ulta thanks to you that recommended in one of your videos the conditioner, and I been loving them, I have curly hair and they work perfectly fine with my curly hair. 🙌🏼
I bought metal straws a while ago and I absolutely love them.
If you are interested in bamboo straws for a reusable option instead of metal or glass straws, I got mine from Kawayan Bamboo! It's a small business in Oklahoma, the woman who owns/runs the business has bamboo growing on her property that was planted years ago by someone else, and since bamboo is invasive in North America it's actually great because she's cutting it down to make these straws! I really liked buying my straws from here since I know exactly how the bamboo was sourced/harvested! She has a tik Tok channel too if you want to see the bamboo firsthand
For those who can't use shampoo bars: try Plaine Products! I have finnicky hair and some scalp conditions that make shampoo bars just impossible (at least so far). After trying soooo many, I finally gave up because I felt like I was wasting more trying to get through the bar just to get through it and making my scalp very unhappy. Plaine Products has refillable vegan shampoo/conditioner that comes in aluminium packaging. You just order what you need, can choose to make it a subscription if you want, and when you need buy a refill you check that you do not need a pump and need a return label. When your refill comes in, you just mail back your empty and keep your pump (the pumps are plastic). It's a super easy process, and their shampoo/conditioners actually work for me. They have a few different scent options. They also sell body lotion, for those who don't like the 0-waste options which are typically very oily. They have other products too, and trial/travel sizes. Would highly recommend as someone who hasn't been able to make 0 waste shampoo and conditioner work. And also as someone who hates the oily DIY body lotions
Okay hate if you like but I reuse tissues. If you let them try out and unfold them you can use them a surprising amount if times. I only recommend this when you have a cold bc obvs germs are an issue (but with a cold you're gonna be disgusting with or without reusing a tissue) but yeah. It's definitely worth doing if you're concerned about using them
I actually stopped shopping at Thrift stores because I was wasting so much money that way. It used to not be as bad because there was one I could go to that had fitting rooms with mirrors and everything, so I was able to try stuff on before I bought it. But new owners took over and shut down the dressing rooms. So, I tried the skirt and tank top route for trying things on, but it wasn't as accurate. I can't tell you how many items I ended up buying second hand only to get home and discover they didn't actually fit well. Or... Worse yet... A stain that wasn't visible in the store became visible when I got it home and into more natural light! So, because every Thrift store near me has a no refunds or exchanges policy, I kept ending up having to get rid of most of the items I bought! Plus, it was easier to impulse buy things I didn't actually need because they were cute and cheap.
Buying at department stores forces me to think more intentionally about my purchases and reduces buyer's remorse and wasteful purchasing, for me. And, if I do get home and find an item won't do what I needed it to or doesn't look quite right on me, I can return it to the store and get my money back. But, I do still buy from Clothes Mentor... Because they allow returns with the receipt and tags intact. If they all did that... I'd never shop anywhere else!
Ur videos are actually really useful ❤️
THANK YOU! Ahhhh I'm so happy to help in literally ANY way! 💛
noooi love my hanky hahaha use it everywhere all day everyday
You make me want to be a better person. I love you and everything about you! You’re my idol!
Cute baby!
Slightly off topic, but can you do a video to explain the use of patreon and how to incorperate it with youtube? I don't know if you do business sorts of videos, but I enjoy this channel and I would enjoy viewing your use of each and incorporating the two and the podcast.
Hi!! I'm just now starting the journey to a zero waste life and I would love for you to share how you shave! Thank you for sharing everything it's so inspirational and helpful!
Your skin looks amazing!! Going to watch your skincare routine next! Have you changed or updated your skincare since your last upload?
Thank you! A few things have changed. Mainly in my lifestyle/diet habits though! And I ONLY wash my face with cleanser at the end of a day when I had makeup on that day (maybe 3 times a week). I’m going to make an updated skin video soon! 💛
What shampoo and conditioning bar?!
My hair looks similar. So it might be a good one to try
My whole routine is in my updated hair care routine video 💛
Would you consider seeing if Foreo would send you one of their Issa toothbrushes and doing a review? I've been looking for a zero waste electric toothbrush, and that was the closest one I could find. There's VERY mixed reviews, glowing and negative. A big thing is people saying it stop works after roughly 4 months of use? I'm so on the fence!
I also suffer with a constant runny nose. So feel those feelz!
I’m gonna buy the cotton produce bags. My local grocery store had a campaign and sold reusable produce bags and I was stoked so I bought 3, just to realize they’re not machine washable... I’ve tried to handwash them so many times and I just can’t get them clean, I’m pissed lol
You are awesome!! Keep on what you are doingggg it's so important! We all need to go 0 waste 👍👏🙏👌
bro my hanky collection is both out of control and a total life saver. i use them everyday and have them stashed everywhere
Can you do a video about where to buy and how to use a shampoo and conditioner bar?
2:24 is where it starts
The thing I regret most is actually a useful article: A flask for DIY deodorant. However, since no deodorant recipe works for me, it currently serves as a container for shaving oil. I used my travel cutlery set only once, same goes for the bamboo coffee cup I bought. What was I thinking, I eat and drink at home all the time! When I made the swap to cloth hankies, I did not have to buy anything new because I already had five hankies. I had bought those years ago to dab of sweat, but I realized I could use them to blow my nose, too. I then got a batch of cloth handkerchiefs from my Grandma -- my late Grandpa hated disposable nose-blowers. Then there is some things I decided not to swap. I haven't gotten a silicone oven mat yet. I use my oven rarely, I don't always need a paper lining, and these can be reused once or twice, too. Not to mention that I still have a box of paper that I bought several years ago. Why throw out perfectly good stuff? That's simply misguided.
Could you do a video on using and finding the right shampoo bar?
Yes would love to see a video for wavy/curly haired girls
I don’t know if you’ll see this but is there any site online where you can buy things second-hand, that you can recommend or have heard of? I don’t have thrift shops near me
Runny nose person as well (like you I've been dealing with this all my life - people keep asking me if I have a cold) and I use paper tissues. I've been using hankies as a kid and personally found them disgusting and not very hygienic. I just buy tissues on boxes and stuff few in my pocket when I'm going out.
On the shampoo bar - I've very fine, straight hair and find that shampoo bars make my hair really greasy. I prefer rye flour and use a liquid shampoo every few days when my hair is starting to look limp. I'm lucky to be able to get my shampoo from a zero waste shop though, I refill my old bottle.
Love the decor in the flat btw, looks so comfy and the coffee table is to die for x
Could you make a video about your shampoo bar and hair care? My girlfriend has been using your old video for her hair but we still have liquid shampoo.