Meanwhile, here I am in a developing country where the single use products don't even exist. You'd actually have to go out of your way to find many of these
Thank you!!! Oddly, one of my favorites is keeping glass containers food stuff comes in like pasta jars and using them for... *gasp* storing food! I'm all for zero-waste content, please make more episodes!!!
I sew my own unpaper towels from Terry cloth. I just use a really tight zig zag stitch and then cut it close to the edge so it doesn't fray. I have a clean and dirty bin and wash them weekly with my towel load. It now takes me over a month to go through a roll of paper towels because I use the towels much more often!
I do use dryer sheets. However, I put them in a container once used and reactivate them. I use them over and over. I use vinegar or hydrogen peroxide for spray cleaners. I use dawn, vinegar and salt for weeds. I compost like crazy. It may not be as much as some but I'm sure trying.
A good thing about the homemade drain cleaner too is that it probably won't corrode your pipes, especially if you live in a house or apartment with old plumbing fixtures.
Apropos dryer sheets: In most of Europe we use air drying racks that we put outside or on our balcony and it doesn't need energy, your clothes smell fresh and you don't have to waste money on electricity and dryer sheets.
I know it’s not the point of the video, but turn that toilet bowl cleaner upside down! The bottle is bent like that so you can clean under the rim where the jets are
I have been researching zero waste cleaning alternatives for a few weeks now. Thanks so much for this. It was really informative. I have a question though, what is a zero waste swap for fabric softener that is available in plastic containers.
I made my own fabric softener from 3 parts distilled water and one part white vinegar. You want to use distilled water because impurities in the water can make the mixture nasty after a short while. Fabric softener is just an acid to help close the fibers of the fabric after they have been opened up by the alkaline detergent. Also, FYI: never put straight vinegar into a washing machine or dishwasher. It can corrode the plumbing, seals and gaskets inside. Instead you should dilute at least 1:1 with water.
okay but how much do those low/no waste detergent strips cost compared to the regular (generic) pods? bc that's gonna be a dealbreaker for some people. Some of these can be done easily, sure, but if the alternative is expensive, those of us on tighter budgets can only do so much.
I think the Tru Earth ones are expensive, but I use the Earth Breeze laundry sheets, and they're $12/60 loads on their subscription - so $0.20 per load. That's the average cost of laundry detergent.
@@lexi219 I think I looked at that one and as you mentioned earlier its by subscription it was $20 for a one month supply if you didn't. I did talk to them and they guarantee their product but still.. I don't like commitment that's just me. I would like to see these in the mainstream store and at affordable prices that everyone can buy. I really really wish they'd just start selling concentrates and ditch the bottles completely. Anna In Ohio.
@@buckeyedav1 You can skip a shipment or cancel your subscription at any time, so you aren't locked into a commitment. If you sign up for the subscription and decide you don't want to use it anymore, you are free to cancel immediately. You can also change the frequency if you don't need a new pack monthly. The point of the subscription is to make it easy and accessible. Instead of my having to go to the store, it comes straight to my door every few months, and I always get a heads up email that it's about to ship with a reminder asking me if I want to skip or delay this shipment. They are honestly making it easier than ever to get this product. Also, there are a bunch of companies that sell concentrates at affordable prices. There are tons of alternatives to big plastic bottles that will work based on different people's preferences.
@@cowsgomiaow problem with that: energy efficient washers can’t take powder. Unless there’s some product you can put powder in and reuse that I’m unaware of, anyway.
I heard that solid shampoo and conditioner takes a lot of water during production. 1. is that true and 2. if so, does that also apply to solid detergent? I hope not. I was hoping we found a way to be more sustainable. But I guess there is no black and white.
I use the EarthBreeze ones, and I'm obsessed. They clean really well, make my clothes smell wonderful, and take up no space. All of the brands that I've seen, you have to order directly from their website or online eco marketplaces like EarthHero.
@@kugatsu16 Yes I've looked at some and they are way to expensive for the common household. Sad if we are really going to change the way we do things they have to make it affordable to do so. Anna In Ohio.
It would be extremely helpful if you add the names of the new products in the video or link them in the description below bc it’s hard to understand what some of the products are actually called
For lint rollers I really prefer that (i know they are plastic) the T cleaning windows thing. It looks like a T with silicone on top of the T, and it is the best for cleaning Fur! and lasts forever! I don't know if they make them on bamboo or something like that, because I bought them 10 years ago, maybe today you can find it in bamboo or some better materials than the plastic one that I have, but believe me, they work really nice!
At least when I have tried it it does nothing. My primary problem is my long hair despite trying multiple hair-catching products. Vinegar can help soak through hard water but I do not know how it performs with the soap residues and mixed with baking soda.
Have you any studies about these washbacks really preventing fibers from getting into our oceans? Like .. if not even the water cleaning system can prevent that? If the solution is that simple ...
I try my best to live a sustainable lifestyle. A lot of these tips I am already doing but I really wish that vinegar did not come in a plastic bottle. She mentioned several ways to replace harmful chemicals with vinegar which I do but....
Not only is Draino awful but it often does not do the job and you have to call a plumber creating a dangerous situation for them when they have to open your pipes and could hurt them badly. If you do use make sure you tell the plumber before hand. I use to work in property management and we always ask our tenants if they had used this before calling the plumber. Anna In Ohio.
I like the idea of the concentrate one comming in glass bottles but it is still lot's of single use glass but so much better then using plastic. Yes single use plastic is bad and having a bigger container of concentrate is better as you won't go as quick through it (most concentrates I see come in plastic still). I never thought having concentrates in glass is an option as I always see them come in tablet forms online as the concentrates in the store use chemicals that aren't present in the tablet forms. I still see a hole in the market but nice a company made a concentrate in glassbottles as it's a better alternative I haven't seen before
Do not putting boiling water down your drain if you have PBC pipes!!!! They will get warped and you will have a bigger problem on your hands lmao. Other than that. So excited. This feels attainable for the average person.
I use homemade laundry detergent. There are many videos that show how to do this and no packaging except cardboard boxes. It seems like this is a sponsored video. Is that true because nothing was mentioned anywhere? Also if you knit or crochet, there are many patterns for swiffer covers and duster things.
Ive just looked, there's no such thing as laundry sheets here. Have you tried making your own laundry liquid? It's cheap and easy. Don't use a dryer unless theresno other viable option. Even when I had one - wtf are dryer sheets? You're using a bag to protect your clothes from wear and tear BUT you're still using a dryer? Disposable duster? I've just never seen most of these products
a washing bag made of what? polyester? and glass uses much more energy to be produced. so its not very climate friendly. and this topload washing machine is the greatest water wasting thing ever
Veganism is the belief that animals shouldn't be used as commodities. Buying wool is supporting an industry that abuses sheep for their wool. They've been selectively bred to benefit humans but it harms the sheep themselves. Sheep also sometimes suffer injuries when being sheared and are treated like machines, so wool isn't vegan.
Sorry, I have the impression that these products are very not accessible; plus these products are not going to clean your house just by having vinagear in them. You talk about toxic chemicals but it can be dangerous to have not well disinfected surfaces in your home.
This is one of the few videos I’ve seen that had good suggestions. They’re not crazy alternatives, they’re swaps everyone could do.
Check out Shelbizleee!
So helpful. I wish big companies would have their stand alone shop where we can refill our products if not, DIY can be the best alternative.
I'm all for the zero waste content! It looks soooo much more approachable thanks to you! 💕💕
Meanwhile, here I am in a developing country where the single use products don't even exist. You'd actually have to go out of your way to find many of these
Same here
Here in the Philippines everything you can buy is in plastic , even single use meals and condiments
You can literally go online and get these with the same internet you used to make this comment, then reuse the boxes and wrapping.
Thank you!!! Oddly, one of my favorites is keeping glass containers food stuff comes in like pasta jars and using them for... *gasp* storing food! I'm all for zero-waste content, please make more episodes!!!
I don't even use dryer, best to hang clothes, that saves energy and doesn't ruin the clothes
Americans are lazy
@@szeponzi and you sound slow :-)
@@szeponzi yep they are
I have never owned a dryer in my life!
Very common not to own one in Europe, I know of only 2 friends who have it, and they both have small children
Never had one tbh.
I sew my own unpaper towels from Terry cloth. I just use a really tight zig zag stitch and then cut it close to the edge so it doesn't fray. I have a clean and dirty bin and wash them weekly with my towel load. It now takes me over a month to go through a roll of paper towels because I use the towels much more often!
I do use dryer sheets. However, I put them in a container once used and reactivate them. I use them over and over. I use vinegar or hydrogen peroxide for spray cleaners. I use dawn, vinegar and salt for weeds. I compost like crazy. It may not be as much as some but I'm sure trying.
A good thing about the homemade drain cleaner too is that it probably won't corrode your pipes, especially if you live in a house or apartment with old plumbing fixtures.
I'm guessing you're on mains sewage. I don't use caustic drain cleaner cuz we have a septic system
Dollar Tree has the re usable swiffer pads!
Yes! I've tried them and washed them. They hold up! And only fir a dollar!
What need to get some
Apropos dryer sheets: In most of Europe we use air drying racks that we put outside or on our balcony and it doesn't need energy, your clothes smell fresh and you don't have to waste money on electricity and dryer sheets.
Thank you for finding all of these swaps. I will watch this several times!!
I wish there were links to some of these products
Oooh thanks for the drain cleaner one I needed that!
Does anyone have suggestions or alternatives for what to do with the containers rubbing alcohol comes in?
Thanks for this video.. will definitely switch to these once I finish up the products already bought.. this is do insightful and yet doable..
Isn't the guppy bag made from plastic which would produce more microplastic over time?
i think it is, too
You shared some really great alternatives
I love these type of content!
I know it’s not the point of the video, but turn that toilet bowl cleaner upside down! The bottle is bent like that so you can clean under the rim where the jets are
Its videos like these that never get enough attention 💔
wish there were links to some of these products as well as the recipes for the homemade cleaners for easy printables.
Didn’t know about the laundry sheets and I refill my single use spray bottles until they say throw me away 😁
I have been researching zero waste cleaning alternatives for a few weeks now. Thanks so much for this. It was really informative.
I have a question though, what is a zero waste swap for fabric softener that is available in plastic containers.
I made my own fabric softener from 3 parts distilled water and one part white vinegar. You want to use distilled water because impurities in the water can make the mixture nasty after a short while. Fabric softener is just an acid to help close the fibers of the fabric after they have been opened up by the alkaline detergent. Also, FYI: never put straight vinegar into a washing machine or dishwasher. It can corrode the plumbing, seals and gaskets inside. Instead you should dilute at least 1:1 with water.
@@dmckim3174 thanks. I will surely try.
Zero waste very looked so good!
zero waste? maybe you should learn to count
I wonder why we’ve not had refill stations yet
They do exist in some places! Check near the bulk section of fancy grocery stores in your area and ask around :)
Thanks so much for this!
okay but how much do those low/no waste detergent strips cost compared to the regular (generic) pods? bc that's gonna be a dealbreaker for some people. Some of these can be done easily, sure, but if the alternative is expensive, those of us on tighter budgets can only do so much.
I think the Tru Earth ones are expensive, but I use the Earth Breeze laundry sheets, and they're $12/60 loads on their subscription - so $0.20 per load. That's the average cost of laundry detergent.
@@lexi219 I think I looked at that one and as you mentioned earlier its by subscription it was $20 for a one month supply if you didn't. I did talk to them and they guarantee their product but still.. I don't like commitment that's just me. I would like to see these in the mainstream store and at affordable prices that everyone can buy. I really really wish they'd just start selling concentrates and ditch the bottles completely. Anna In Ohio.
@@buckeyedav1 You can skip a shipment or cancel your subscription at any time, so you aren't locked into a commitment. If you sign up for the subscription and decide you don't want to use it anymore, you are free to cancel immediately. You can also change the frequency if you don't need a new pack monthly. The point of the subscription is to make it easy and accessible. Instead of my having to go to the store, it comes straight to my door every few months, and I always get a heads up email that it's about to ship with a reminder asking me if I want to skip or delay this shipment. They are honestly making it easier than ever to get this product.
Also, there are a bunch of companies that sell concentrates at affordable prices. There are tons of alternatives to big plastic bottles that will work based on different people's preferences.
Powder detergent in a cardboard box is often cheaper than liquid detergent. Only thing is that it doesn’t always dissolve well in cold water.
@@cowsgomiaow problem with that: energy efficient washers can’t take powder. Unless there’s some product you can put powder in and reuse that I’m unaware of, anyway.
Just came and read my whole house lol awesome video … can’t wait to switch up my products
I heard that solid shampoo and conditioner takes a lot of water during production. 1. is that true and 2. if so, does that also apply to solid detergent? I hope not. I was hoping we found a way to be more sustainable. But I guess there is no black and white.
Grove doesn’t ship to Canada
intrigued by laundry detergent sheets, I've never seen them in stores (or just overlooked them)
I use the EarthBreeze ones, and I'm obsessed. They clean really well, make my clothes smell wonderful, and take up no space. All of the brands that I've seen, you have to order directly from their website or online eco marketplaces like EarthHero.
I would love to use them but they were a tad expensive. $20 for 32 loads
@@kugatsu16 You should look into different brands. The ones I use are 60 loads for $12 (subscription option).
@@lexi219 oh thanks 🙂 I've only seen the ones from this video in store
@@kugatsu16 Yes I've looked at some and they are way to expensive for the common household. Sad if we are really going to change the way we do things they have to make it affordable to do so. Anna In Ohio.
Yes am using those smelling good
You are amazing and your Ideas are really useful in this world. thank you so much 😊😊
More of these please.
I’m excited to see thisss thank u
What a great video! Thanks for the tips
Doesn’t vinegar come in big ole plastic bottles?? Unless you make your own ACV.
can you please add links to amazon or please i can buy the swaps ? i am from Israel and we don't have all the swaps you talking about
Thank you
I loved these ideas!!
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Grove collaborative is not sold in Canada. Get on that for us!
It would be extremely helpful if you add the names of the new products in the video or link them in the description below bc it’s hard to understand what some of the products are actually called
Loved these!
For lint rollers I really prefer that (i know they are plastic) the T cleaning windows thing. It looks like a T with silicone on top of the T, and it is the best for cleaning Fur! and lasts forever!
I don't know if they make them on bamboo or something like that, because I bought them 10 years ago, maybe today you can find it in bamboo or some better materials than the plastic one that I have, but believe me, they work really nice!
Like a squeegee?
@@mjbe yes! Like that! Thanks you ☺️
You could get a metal one when it wears out and only need to replace the rubbery blade, similar to the ones we have at gas stations near me
@@mjbe i still use the same one, when it will break i will buy a bamboo or metal one for sure, but since it still works, no need to change :3
@@d.sanchez7687 Totally! 💕
Good ideas except for the Draino swap. Vinegar and baking soda DO NOT WORK!!!
At least when I have tried it it does nothing. My primary problem is my long hair despite trying multiple hair-catching products. Vinegar can help soak through hard water but I do not know how it performs with the soap residues and mixed with baking soda.
Have you any studies about these washbacks really preventing fibers from getting into our oceans? Like .. if not even the water cleaning system can prevent that? If the solution is that simple ...
Is everything in USA single use?
You can also learn how to make your own cleaners , laundry detergent, and soap too.
I try my best to live a sustainable lifestyle. A lot of these tips I am already doing but I really wish that vinegar did not come in a plastic bottle. She mentioned several ways to replace harmful chemicals with vinegar which I do but....
You can find white vinegar in glass bottles at Walmart. They come in 32 ounce bottles.
Not only is Draino awful but it often does not do the job and you have to call a plumber creating a dangerous situation for them when they have to open your pipes and could hurt them badly. If you do use make sure you tell the plumber before hand. I use to work in property management and we always ask our tenants if they had used this before calling the plumber. Anna In Ohio.
Very good to know!
amazing!
baking soda and vinegar interesting!🤔
I like the idea of the concentrate one comming in glass bottles but it is still lot's of single use glass but so much better then using plastic. Yes single use plastic is bad and having a bigger container of concentrate is better as you won't go as quick through it (most concentrates I see come in plastic still). I never thought having concentrates in glass is an option as I always see them come in tablet forms online as the concentrates in the store use chemicals that aren't present in the tablet forms. I still see a hole in the market but nice a company made a concentrate in glassbottles as it's a better alternative I haven't seen before
Love this!
Do not putting boiling water down your drain if you have PBC pipes!!!!
They will get warped and you will have a bigger problem on your hands lmao.
Other than that. So excited. This feels attainable for the average person.
I use homemade laundry detergent. There are many videos that show how to do this and no packaging except cardboard boxes. It seems like this is a sponsored video. Is that true because nothing was mentioned anywhere? Also if you knit or crochet, there are many patterns for swiffer covers and duster things.
thank you!
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Great!
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3:29 you can see they wipe away the spill but the counter is photoshopped which goes away after a few seconds...
Lmao 🤣... I love humus and i love you.
This is the most lovely romantic thing in the world! if someone say it to me, i'd melt right away... No kidding
Me who didn't even know single use dusters existed:
Vinegar does not kill off viruses/bacteria tho.
You have a very kind, welcoming face :)
I make my own detergent it comes all out of paper boxes
Many. Of us wud b more sustainable if some of them r way 2 pricey
Wish we can get these magnificent stuff in Mongolia one sunny day. :///
Ive just looked, there's no such thing as laundry sheets here. Have you tried making your own laundry liquid? It's cheap and easy. Don't use a dryer unless theresno other viable option. Even when I had one - wtf are dryer sheets? You're using a bag to protect your clothes from wear and tear BUT you're still using a dryer? Disposable duster? I've just never seen most of these products
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But I like your stuff
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You're not cleaning hard water stains out of a toilet bowl with a acid base neutralization "bomb"
a washing bag made of what? polyester? and glass uses much more energy to be produced. so its not very climate friendly. and this topload washing machine is the greatest water wasting thing ever
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Is wool not vegan? I thought cutting it didn't hurt the sheep.
Veganism is not using any animal products even if you dont have to kill the animal to get them
Vegans don't eat honey either, and if you have to kills the bees to take their honey you are doing it wrong.
Veganism is the belief that animals shouldn't be used as commodities. Buying wool is supporting an industry that abuses sheep for their wool. They've been selectively bred to benefit humans but it harms the sheep themselves. Sheep also sometimes suffer injuries when being sheared and are treated like machines, so wool isn't vegan.
@@kamcorder3585 Isn't honey okay as long as it's ethically sourced. Or does it just depend on the person?
@@beccalife275 Honey is not vegan, but some vegans who eat an otherwise plant-based diet make allowances for it.
Cost difference on the detergent?
Costs must be so the low income can participate ...thats how you elevate out of poverty
I didn’t know disposable dusters were a thing lol
I just use my handheld hoover attachment and then pass a wet cloth to dust.
Sorry, but that drain cleaner simply doesn't work.
It works well for me!
Liquid drain cleaner is just plain terrible. Buy the long plastic stick at the store for the drain and it will remove all of the clogged stuff.
Use a plunger
Stop buying polyester clothes and tell Zara and H&M and other “fast fashion” shop to stop making them!
Sorry, I have the impression that these products are very not accessible; plus these products are not going to clean your house just by having vinagear in them. You talk about toxic chemicals but it can be dangerous to have not well disinfected surfaces in your home.