I think the reason I love all the zero waste videos on TH-cam is contentment, people who really embrace low/zero waste exude comfort in themselves, their lives and homes. It helps that you are able to save more money and by spending less you don't need to work as much... you can take trips and choose a job you love verses a job that pays the credit card bills. It's so attractive, not is a sexy way but in a way like a spa feeling, you just want to be around people like this as long possible.
If you pour the vegetable stock into ice cube holders you get cube shaped stock. Thay way you can more easily grab for just a cube or two for your current cooking.
Your tip about making vegetable stock with your veg scraps is freaking genius!! We already compost all our scraps, but I never thought to make stock with it! Wow wow wow 😳!! Thanks for the amazing idea!
For people who already have coffee machine that use disposable cups, they do sell reusable cups that you can put in . They are often sold near the machine in stores, or just search up the name of your machine + "reusable cup" and boom! Your machine is now lest waste full. That's what my dad does with bulk coffee beans that he grinds up himself :)
I did this as well with my Keurig machine (I know, K-cups are the devil... I'm through!) I just rotate a couple of reusable cups, grind bulk coffee beans, and store the ground coffee in a glass container I found at GoodWill.
With the newer models, they come with the reusable coffee K-cup. But, if you do happen to have the K-cups you can scoop the coffee grounds out and use them for compost and then the cups themselves make great places to start sprouting vegetable seeds.
I buy the stronger cleaning vinegar by the gallon and then dilute it by half, put it into glass spray bottles for cleaning in the kitchen and the bathroom. I add a few drops of food grade extracts like vanilla, almond, orange, peppermint, coconut for a nice scent. You can also make your own vinegar to avoid having to buy the plastic jug. But buying the concentrate means I use fewer jugs. This works great and I wish I had done this years ago!
Thanks for all your tips! Just a fact that I learnt recently I wanted to share. So I know in the zero waste world Plastic is not popular (for obvious reasons) However I recently learnt that to create a Recycled Plastic product creates less emissions, and uses less resources than to create a glass product. Additionally it also creates a use for the plastic already out there and keeps it from landfill. This of course is for a new Glass product. I know many people give glass a second or third life. I use old glass coffee jars for my storage.
I always find your zero waste videos the most helpful on youtube, you have a lot of great ideas. Also, for those who are set on using the disposable filters for coffee, they're actually compostable- just make sure they're buried so they don't dry out or they'll take a long time to break down. Also, I'd LOVE any tips you can give on composting, especially any on doing it without buying much equipment, I've been trialling burying my veggie scraps lately as all my attempts at composting has lead to rotting/mouldy veggies or rats :'(
Love your coffee suggestions! The coffee filters I buy are biodegradable, so I toss them and my coffee grounds in my compost bin. My garden has really perked up since using coffee, especially the beans.
The kitchen is definitely where most of our waste is produced. We're down to emptying our little 3 gallon can about once per month, but there's always ways to improve!
I've read so many times before abiut the veggie broth, but never made it. Now that I have actually seen what kind of scraps you put in and how it looks at the end, I might try it.
I wish my coworkers used the cloth filter or that contraption. As the receptionist, I has to make a pot of coffee every morning (prob 12 cups worth from a prepackaged one time use pouch) in the front breakroom. The conference room has a Keurig machine as well and plastic stirrers. It kills me because maybe two people even drink from the pot and two or three from the Keurig and I'm sure they don't clean out the pod and recycle it. I wish each person had their own filter for their mugs, wish we had that same coffee we order in single serving pouches (maybe paper), wish the Keurig have alternatives, and wish we had wooden stirrers instead!
I use a reusable k-cup for my keurig that you just put grounds in and it works great! What is your method of freezing in mason jars so they don't crack?
Hey Manuela! I commented a little while ago about how I'd love by a sustainable fishery and be a dairy free pescaterian. Well here I am vegan! Oh how my thoughts have changed, thank you for being such a beautiful inspiration and sharing your tips/thoughts with us! 😊
Regarding lettuce: I always cut out that dried stub where roots were and then I put a lettuce {bottoms down} in about an inch of water. Then everything goes into a fridge and my lettuce is super fresh and crispy FOR DAYS!
I enjoyed the video. These are some great tips. I have been doing a good job of reducing my waste but the one thing i can't get around is storing my greens in plastic bags. How long does the damp napkin preserve greens for? Also love the compost broth idea
New Subscriber :) Love the coffee filter, I would like to do that instead of instant coffee or using my bulky machine to make just one cup. Thanks for the ideas!!
You're so beautiful! :) Physically and because of the message you spread. I wish I had my own apartment where I could live exactly the way I want. For now, my zero wastedness is restricted to travel :)
I am a plant-based foodies and I tend to buy a wide variety of vegetables including some from the Asian or Indian market. When it comes to making veggie broth from scraps, I tend not to because I am concerned that it won't taste good due to some veggie flavor profiles not playing well with each other or another concern is that the broth flavor profile will only be good for certain types of recipes. If any of you reading this are experienced in this area, I would love to hear your tips, tricks, and experiences.
The common veggie stock trio is onions, carrots and celery, but garlic, shallots and the like can easily be substituted for the onions. As for other veggie stocks, if I know I"m making a certain dish (like chili) i might make a stock with red peppers that I use to cook the beans. I haven't had much luck with 'stronger' veggies like broccoli or cabbage - but haven't researched much. I would think any veggies commonly found in recipes together should work together in a stock.
When I make soup I like to prep the veggies (and meat) really early on and I use those scraps to make the broth. Celery scraps, carrot tops, onion skins and roots, and chicken bones for example would all go into the pot when making chicken noodle.
Hi I still live with my parents who are not zero waste and would love to start my journey, but after tons of research and learning how from u and other zero wasters. I come to find that were i live does not have very many local bulk stores, or places to get food packaged free. Please help!
I freeze my veg broth in an ice cube tray, then put all those cubes in a large jar or reusable bags, then I only have to thaw what I need to reheat something.
If you want to save a few bucks and not have to deal with the plastic and cardboard that comes with the big mason jar packs, you can buy them individually at the dollar store lol
If I for example want to cut my hair at home then what do i do with the hair i cut, where do i throw it away? You can't recycle or compost it as funny as it sounds.
I think the reason I love all the zero waste videos on TH-cam is contentment, people who really embrace low/zero waste exude comfort in themselves, their lives and homes. It helps that you are able to save more money and by spending less you don't need to work as much... you can take trips and choose a job you love verses a job that pays the credit card bills. It's so attractive, not is a sexy way but in a way like a spa feeling, you just want to be around people like this as long possible.
Same!
If you pour the vegetable stock into ice cube holders you get cube shaped stock. Thay way you can more easily grab for just a cube or two for your current cooking.
Great tip! Thanks :)
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Your tip about making vegetable stock with your veg scraps is freaking genius!! We already compost all our scraps, but I never thought to make stock with it! Wow wow wow 😳!! Thanks for the amazing idea!
For people who already have coffee machine that use disposable cups, they do sell reusable cups that you can put in . They are often sold near the machine in stores, or just search up the name of your machine + "reusable cup" and boom! Your machine is now lest waste full. That's what my dad does with bulk coffee beans that he grinds up himself :)
I did this as well with my Keurig machine (I know, K-cups are the devil... I'm through!) I just rotate a couple of reusable cups, grind bulk coffee beans, and store the ground coffee in a glass container I found at GoodWill.
With the newer models, they come with the reusable coffee K-cup. But, if you do happen to have the K-cups you can scoop the coffee grounds out and use them for compost and then the cups themselves make great places to start sprouting vegetable seeds.
I buy the stronger cleaning vinegar by the gallon and then dilute it by half, put it into glass spray bottles for cleaning in the kitchen and the bathroom. I add a few drops of food grade extracts like vanilla, almond, orange, peppermint, coconut for a nice scent. You can also make your own vinegar to avoid having to buy the plastic jug. But buying the concentrate means I use fewer jugs. This works great and I wish I had done this years ago!
Here in Singapore we use the "sock" coffee filter made from cloth too to produce the Nanyang coffee aka best coffee in the world.
Thanks for all your tips!
Just a fact that I learnt recently I wanted to share.
So I know in the zero waste world Plastic is not popular (for obvious reasons)
However I recently learnt that to create a Recycled Plastic product creates less emissions, and uses less resources than to create a glass product.
Additionally it also creates a use for the plastic already out there and keeps it from landfill.
This of course is for a new Glass product. I know many people give glass a second or third life. I use old glass coffee jars for my storage.
That vegetable stock tip is a game changer! Never even heard/thought of that! Will be trying soon, thanks so much ❤️
These are such great tips! I'm trying to slowly but surely cut down on waste in different areas of my life, doing it room-by-room is such a good idea!
You can use stock to cook your rice in to give at a little extra nutritional kick=)
I always find your zero waste videos the most helpful on youtube, you have a lot of great ideas. Also, for those who are set on using the disposable filters for coffee, they're actually compostable- just make sure they're buried so they don't dry out or they'll take a long time to break down. Also, I'd LOVE any tips you can give on composting, especially any on doing it without buying much equipment, I've been trialling burying my veggie scraps lately as all my attempts at composting has lead to rotting/mouldy veggies or rats :'(
Love your coffee suggestions! The coffee filters I buy are biodegradable, so I toss them and my coffee grounds in my compost bin. My garden has really perked up since using coffee, especially the beans.
thank you so much for sharing about the coffee filter, i'm so excited to try it!
Damn! I had no idea about using vegetable scraps for broth! This is amazing! Thank you!
I would love more zero waste hacks for the kitchen. I will check out your other videos too! Do you have a video on composting? Love this! Thanks!
I loved the Vegetable stock tip! Thanks!!
The kitchen is definitely where most of our waste is produced. We're down to emptying our little 3 gallon can about once per month, but there's always ways to improve!
i wish u'd upload more girl...
Glad I learned how to make homemade Vegetable stock! Thanks!
New subscriber!!!! The cloth filter is a very popular method in Honduras; I tend to use that often as well as a French press 😊
Colombian and coffee lover here! 🇨🇴 ☕️ ❤️ Love the video, really helpful tips!
I've read so many times before abiut the veggie broth, but never made it. Now that I have actually seen what kind of scraps you put in and how it looks at the end, I might try it.
Yes please to a recipe video. I just joined the Facebook group and I love it
That tricks literally save us all! Thank you!!
I wish my coworkers used the cloth filter or that contraption. As the receptionist, I has to make a pot of coffee every morning (prob 12 cups worth from a prepackaged one time use pouch) in the front breakroom. The conference room has a Keurig machine as well and plastic stirrers. It kills me because maybe two people even drink from the pot and two or three from the Keurig and I'm sure they don't clean out the pod and recycle it. I wish each person had their own filter for their mugs, wish we had that same coffee we order in single serving pouches (maybe paper), wish the Keurig have alternatives, and wish we had wooden stirrers instead!
Thanks for sharing the vegetable stock idea is awesome I will be using that from now on thank you
It's great!!
I use a reusable k-cup for my keurig that you just put grounds in and it works great! What is your method of freezing in mason jars so they don't crack?
You need to leave about 1/3 space. :)
Moar like this, please! I love tips like this. If you save apple scraps, you can make vinegar!
I make broth with vegetable scraps, too! It's seriously so good :)
Hey Manuela! I commented a little while ago about how I'd love by a sustainable fishery and be a dairy free pescaterian. Well here I am vegan! Oh how my thoughts have changed, thank you for being such a beautiful inspiration and sharing your tips/thoughts with us! 😊
Joyfully Lili wow! This is so awesome. Good on you 😊 it’s great isn’t it!
Thank you for this awesome video :)
I would love to know why you stopped having coffee and more DIY sauce recipe please :)
Totally love it!! Your encourage for Being organized and so zero waste btw... I agree with your life style 100% MOTIVATED 💪🏼💪🏼
love making my own vegetable stock!
Regarding lettuce: I always cut out that dried stub where roots were and then I put a lettuce {bottoms down} in about an inch of water. Then everything goes into a fridge and my lettuce is super fresh and crispy FOR DAYS!
Good to know with the vegetable broth! I wouldn’t say people who buy veggie broth are “ridiculous” but still 😉
The bulk barn by my house has a grinder there so you dont have to purchase one which is awesome because theyll only last so long :)
That's an awesome find!
The way you smile, creates good impact on views😁😁😁
Yes to kitchen hacks and anything with food
I'd love to see how you use your vegetable broth to make soups
I can't wait to implement that veg stick one!
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I would love to see more kitchen hacks and recipes! :)
You just blew my mind with the veggie broth. Duh! Why have I never thought of that.
I need advice,I'm 13 and I want to go zero waste but feel helpless in the face of my family.
I'd love to see more like this!
I enjoyed the video. These are some great tips. I have been doing a good job of reducing my waste but the one thing i can't get around is storing my greens in plastic bags. How long does the damp napkin preserve greens for? Also love the compost broth idea
So useful thank youu!!
Thank you for the tips! Please post more kitchen hacks. :D
New Subscriber :) Love the coffee filter, I would like to do that instead of instant coffee or using my bulky machine to make just one cup. Thanks for the ideas!!
You're so beautiful! :) Physically and because of the message you spread. I wish I had my own apartment where I could live exactly the way I want. For now, my zero wastedness is restricted to travel :)
How do the mason jars holdup with frozen liquid? I have had several instances of things like beer busting a glass bottle when frozen.
great content, can you plz make a video on how you clean your kitchen/house using no chemicals, thanks😊
More like these please!! 🙌🏻
I am a plant-based foodies and I tend to buy a wide variety of vegetables including some from the Asian or Indian market. When it comes to making veggie broth from scraps, I tend not to because I am concerned that it won't taste good due to some veggie flavor profiles not playing well with each other or another concern is that the broth flavor profile will only be good for certain types of recipes. If any of you reading this are experienced in this area, I would love to hear your tips, tricks, and experiences.
The common veggie stock trio is onions, carrots and celery, but garlic, shallots and the like can easily be substituted for the onions. As for other veggie stocks, if I know I"m making a certain dish (like chili) i might make a stock with red peppers that I use to cook the beans. I haven't had much luck with 'stronger' veggies like broccoli or cabbage - but haven't researched much. I would think any veggies commonly found in recipes together should work together in a stock.
When I make soup I like to prep the veggies (and meat) really early on and I use those scraps to make the broth. Celery scraps, carrot tops, onion skins and roots, and chicken bones for example would all go into the pot when making chicken noodle.
Where did you buy your plastic free compost box and what do you do with your compost soil?
I love ur videos! I was on a beinge watching ur vids and then a new one popped up!
Thanks a lot for the tips! You are Great! 💕
Hi I still live with my parents who are not zero waste and would love to start my journey, but after tons of research and learning how from u and other zero wasters. I come to find that were i live does not have very many local bulk stores, or places to get food packaged free. Please help!
Nice video. Thanks for sharing.
Great tips. TY
Recipes! Yes!
Those recipes please! Please do a video on it
Lol I love drinking ice coffee and pop to and water and green tea all tea so good hi good video love it hi
I freeze my veg broth in an ice cube tray, then put all those cubes in a large jar or reusable bags, then I only have to thaw what I need to reheat something.
That's a great tip! thanks :)
Love your video :) Do you have a compost in your appartment ? XOXO Poppy
Bathroom zero waste swaps?
Please do more!!!
Could I use that coffee thing for tea (loss leaf)
Yup!
thank you
The french press link doesn't work :(
Lovely video and tips. You look gorgeous in this video.
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That was exactly what I needed!
Do you post videos every week?
I tried to make the veggie scrap stock and it always ends up being really bitter????
Google what vegetables to use for veggie stock! Some will make it bitter
What is your major in college? Great video!!
If you want to save a few bucks and not have to deal with the plastic and cardboard that comes with the big mason jar packs, you can buy them individually at the dollar store lol
Elizabeth Escoto I have found its more expensive to buy them at the dollar store.. Can usually find 12 packs of mason jars for like 7 bucks...
Sauce yo 🤤
Video ok sauces please!!!!
Just subscribed trying to be zero waste
have you tried fltrgo with tea?
My fiance tried it with hers ans said it worked well. Check out my review
I miss the music you used to play in your intro (when you say you're the girl gone green) 😭
i think her first step to zero waste was to buy a whole new kitchen😅😂
Recipe with vegi stock!
just use a metal diffuser
U are amazing
If I for example want to cut my hair at home then what do i do with the hair i cut, where do i throw it away? You can't recycle or compost it as funny as it sounds.
Doina Arapu It sounds weird but I put the hair from my hair brush outside for birds to use for nests
Yes it does sound weird but anyway thanks for the suggestion 😂
I love your video my new bff iam Ashley cayton hi