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The level of pride my boyfriend had when coming home with a push mower he found on craigslist that was in perfect condition because 1) It was cheap and 2) He won't have to buy gas for it and 3) He knew I'd be happy that it's eco friendly.
Also, he loves it as an excuse for a work out, especially now during quarantine.
I’ve been wanting one but they’re $60 at the cheapest. I live in a townhome but the grass is growing like crazy and I don’t want bugs & rodents,plus it’s annoying long. Still thinking about it since who knows when they’ll cut it again. Seemed like Saturday’s,didn’t this weekend but I’m thinking maybe just because of Memorial weekend,hopefully.
That's cute af :D
yes!!! being sustainable does NOT have to be expensive
Slow Consumerism it’s so much cheaper because you don’t need half the stuff.
Embroidery is a great way to cover holes in clothes and make them look better
there is also the trend of 'visible mending' which is quite nice as well!
Very true but it takes a lot of skill to do this 😅 my mom has a sowing machine that can make beautiful designs and is perfect for decorating clothes or covering holes with decorative designs.
My grandma used to over up holes with patches that had a nice picture of something. She bought them at the local market or sowing shop and especially with knee holes in jeans there great and make jeans last a lot longer!
I love embroidery
@@naturalfairykim7736 We call those nice patches 'applique 's. Some modern ones do not even require sewing, they have glue in them, you can just iron them on.
Another tip: Home clothes. I don't know but I feel like so few people have actually heard the concept. Like, over there in US in every movie/show ever people freakin' use SHOES inside!? Or jeans.. like that's the least comfortable thing you could be wearing inside. I, first of all, leave all shoes by the door in my hall, I have home slippers. Secondly, I have old, trashy clothes (tshirts and soft pants or leggings) which are "home clothes" or "inside clothes". I only wear them inside. And I don't care if I make a mess with them, I don't care if they get holes or whatever. I wear these tshirts numerous times before washing and the same with pants. I preserve my "good clothes" for outside, for being seen in public. With this pandemic, since March I have worn like only 1-2 outside clothes going to grocery shopping or other errands. The rest of the time, my pretty clothes are neatly placed on shelves and they wait for the ban to be lifted. I not only save old crappy clothes from landfill, but I also help my newer good clothes to last longer. And my laundry basket has never been so empty! I only washed the occasional tshirt + bed lingerie, body lingerie, period pads and cotton face pads these 2 months. Definitely recommend!
I feel like this is a very subjective experience. Your way is totally fine, and I'm glad that it works well for you. But I don't find wearing jeans at home to be at all uncomfortable, and I have never cared about shoes in the house. Sometimes I actively enjoy having my shoes on. Don't know why. It just feels more like I'm dressed or something I guess. And usually if I've put on pretty good clothes for the day (as in something more than jeans and a T-shirt), I often like to keep them on as long as reasonable, because it just feels kind of like I got dressed up for nothing if I don't have them on for a while to have gotten my use out of them. I don't know, I think people just have different styles, and some people's skews comfy and some people's skews done up.
Yes people must take your shoes off before you come inside my house . also change into house clothes when i come inside so less clothes to get dirty
It's funny because since the lockdown I don't mind going grocery shopping in my inside home clothes! Too lazy to care! Hahaha
@@thatjillgirl I can totally understand that 🙂 My concern especially in my situation is that if I'm traveling by public transport for example, or sitting in any other public place I don't want to touch with the same jeans I sat in public spaces my own chairs or bed or sofas. Same with shoes. If I wore them outside they would be dirty with visible and invisible things (dirt, dust, feces maybe, who knows) and I certainly don't want that on my carpets or furniture. So like if I had home jeans or home shoes sure I could wear them inside, but otherwise I'm just not feeling ok to bring inside too much of the stuff outside, like the bacteria or viruses that might be on park benches, seats in trains etc where homeless sit (and in my country there are no clean homeless, the homeless are almost only junkies, gypsies etc which are always dirty if homeless). So yes it is subjective indeed but also kind of depends on your conditions and situation 😣
YES!! I thought everyone did this! In my Filipino household, this is the norm. It’s kinda gross to wear shoes inside, even before COVID-19, cuz ur bringing all the dirt and germs inside 🤮
One way I save money while being sustainable is not ordering foods and drinks every day. I'm in college and so many of my friends eat every meal via GrubHub, DoorDash, UberEats, etc. and I just never do!
piper sommer I’m proud of you for doing that, it’s really hard to not order food from those websites because it’s so convenient. I have slowly started cutting down on my waste and this channel played a big deal on understanding how I can reduce my waste.
@@Veve1014 thank you! You cutting down on your waste is so awesome and I wish you the best on your journey!
How the heck do they afford that lol
This is crazy! For the price of one takeout meal here, I can basically have food for 2 days maybe 3 and it's way healthier
I have a meal plan so I just take advantage of that (plus if I bring my kids own utensils and cups I don’t put any plastic in the trash personally, because dining halls use glass plates
i love thrift shopping, i also think it's more fun to look through all the clothes and find some really cute pieces that nobody else has
Totally agree. I recently took up sewing, so Im getting into upcycling. Here and there I buy like the basics new like under garments, swim suits, shoes, and jeans (i have a strange body type to find pants thrifting), but other than that thrifting has been my best friend and i find really unique pieces no one else has
@@sabrinatatalias4277 me too! Altering my clothes so they fit me better has definitely changed my look for the better
I know this sounds silly, but for some odd reason I can’t get behind of thrift shopping. The fact that someone else wore it kinda freaks me out mostly because I have sensitive skin and everything and I know you can wash it. Any tips how you guys started doing it?
@@Veve1014 tbh I just try not to think about it - if you buy clothes in a regular store, another person could have already tried it on; if you go to a restaurant, another person has already used that plate, etc. - if I think about it too hard, it freaks me out too, so I just don't
Raveena R This might not be the most sustainable thing to do, but maybe run everything you get through a couple of rounds of your normal washing/care routine to really get any products the last user might have used in it out of the fabric. By the time you’ve finished, they should be the same as your clothes, right? They’ll sell like you and have the same feel as your clothes.
Some other ways to be sustainable and save money:
•Trip planning. We try to do all of our errands when we're already out driving. For example, we go grocery shopping after having dinner with my parents
•Buying a used car instead of a brand new one
•Only one car/household
•Carpool with friends/family
•Doing regular maintenance on your cars. Improved gas efficiency and extends life of car
•Keeping tires inflated. Improves gas efficiency and prevents additional wear on your fires
•Having a stand up freezer/deep freezer: we buy meat on clearance, freeze leftovers, go longer between grocery shops. It helps prevent food waste
•Put whiteboard on freezers/fridges to keep lists of what's in them and what you're running low on(useful for food planning)
•keep food scrapes and use to make meat/veggie stocks or juice
•Buy cooking appliances second hand. I bought my slow cooker and instant pot second hand.
•Use appliances to cook instead of stove/oven as they use less electricity
•Unplug appliances or use powerbars to turn off power to electronics when not not in use to save power
•Organize your space so you don't double buy things
TheKarebear666, WOW! Your list is awesome!!!!
Ooh I had no idea about appliances using less electricity than an oven!
Also, did you know that stand up freezers are the most energy efficient freezer? The least amount of cold air comes out when the freezer is opened because cold air falls and heat rises
mollyb wait what that didn’t make sense, would you be able to explain it again
@@franciserodriguez4940 no worries ☺️ in the tips from the OP. The 3rd from the bottom is about small appliances (I'm guessing maybe microwaves, electric grills etc 🤷) using less electricity than an oven.
🤞fingers crossed I've got the right interpretation 🙈
I reuse my ground coffee for different things such as to give my plants a boost, as a deodorizing agent in the fridge or as a body scrub. Works wonders for all!
I use my coffee grounds as a scrub in the shower too!! Love that.
My dad was just talking to me about how he cut his electric bill by about 20% just because he put his desktop computer on a power strip and makes sure to flip the strip off when not in use. He said the computer sitting idol “off” uses about the same as most lights staying on all month would.
Make your own convenience foods! I love heating up a frozen enchilada meal or frozen burrito during the lazy days. When you’re feeling motivated, make a big batch of something and just freeze the leftovers into portions. BOOM, you have a TV dinner ready anytime.
Cutting up old t shirts and towels is a great way to make reusable cleaning towels, napkins, and even toilet paper! lol
I made my mop out of old t-shirts😁
Toliet paper hack!! haha
Karina CT that’s so cool!! I’ll have to find a tutorial on that.
I bought one small pack of toilet paper almost a year ago just for when I have guest, other than that I cut up old clothes that are too worn out to sell or even donate and use that as toilet paper 😂😌😌
@@suer595 Do you wash them after? Do you wash yourself (bidet or not)?
2020 is my “no buying new things” year and knowing that and telling folks about it for accountability has already saved me a lot of money!
I love shopping for new clothes so i sell my old items to a local second hand store and get store credit and then only shop with my store credit. this helps control how much product i’m buying and the amount of money i’m spending & it’s all second hand!
I have 2+ vacuum-sealed bags in my garage just waiting for thrift stores to open so I can sell them. I waited too long and then everything closed and I was like -_-
I quit dying my hair and wearing pretty much any makeup, it saves me so much money and now just the thought of putting all those chemicals not only down the drain but in my hair... just nope.
Emma Altpeter definitely does save time in the morning. I started doing that, but I do have my insecure days where I feel like I need a bit more makeup
@@Veve1014 there is good Sustainable and natural make up brands!
I rarely even use a blow dryer,I just let it air dry. I don’t wear make up much either,I’m self conscious but I’m also too tired to wash my face before passing out so I have to just deal with it,thankfully I’m kinda pretty.
Has your skin improved from this? I never wore much makeup because my skin prefers to touch air and nothing else (I get rashes when my hair hangs into my face after a shower. -.-) but I saw a comment that someone stopped wearing makeup because of homeoffice and their skin improved tremendously.
Yay! My sustainability fix for the day lol!!
I'm half American and half French so I grew up with both cultures but did spend most of my life in France. I moved back to nyc two years ago and am actually super culture-shocked at the amount of hyper-consumerism and waste there is everywhere...
I live in Bulgaria, a country in eastern Europe and my family and I do most of the things, that are mentioned in the video. The best thing is that the capital, where I live is small and I can go everywhere with public transport. Great video, btw😄🌱
Kalina Koynova yeah, this is really for US folks. We spend a ton and can't stand to be inconvenienced by basically anything.
Lisa Bianconi this is sad and funny at the same time 😂😢😂
I loved Sofia when I visited there a couple years ago!
+1
I used to buy bubble tea 3-4 times a week during school. I decided to teach myself how to make it, and now I don't buy any more bubble tea at the shops! I even customize my own flavors! I've been obsessed with honey lavender tea and I HOPE this also becomes a trend in the shops!
honestly being sustainable is so much cheaper! of course we have a couple things that we can't control (like medical issues) but I definitely save money buying less, purchasing for necessity rather than wants and over all being more conscious! I just got out of a really bad relationship with someone who didn't give a shit about being sustainable and our electricity bill was 80$!!! But I've been living alone now and the bill is only 18$ sometimes the best way to be sustainable is to get rid of those trashy people in your life
Cool! Where do you live? It's so cheap
I’ve been really trying to have less waste. I’m also doing really well not buying anything until I use up what I have!
We have a bidet and honestly it’s amazing!! My bf says he’s a changed man lmao! I got my parents hooked! Inoticed with using a bidet for my period it really helps keep down there clean!
You inspire me all the time Shelby HUGE 🙏 THANK YOU
(I also been buying clothes off thredUP thanks to you)
MsBkboom I have a genuine question. How do you dry off from the water of the bidet? I bought a handheld and to dry off and wipe I use the same amount of toilet paper I used to- I'm just cleaner. But the point was to use less tp lol. My question is what do you do?
Serena Gesa you could use a small towel instead of the toilet paper.. since you are clean you can reuse the towel a few times and than wash it at some point :)
@@kalpic11 I have mini wash cloths (about the size of a square of tp) in a basket on the back of the toilet for this purpose
That basket display on your
wall is ever so nice. Love it.
Also very natural looking. These
were great tips. Love from
Switzerland.
I still dont understand this... I spend WAY less money being less wasteful, I buy less shit, I thrift way more, I make my own stuff... I paid off 2 honours degrees in 2 years.... 🙃🙃🙃 see where im going with this?
omg this comment is actually so inspiring. I am on a journey to pay off my debt right now and I am hoping my sustainable efforts will help me to pay it off much quicker. Great job girl!
With the virus going around I will wash my clothes after going out even if I only wore them once, other than that I will wear things multiple times before washing.... Unless my baby spits up on me lol!
Since I have been mainly working from home since March 16th, I wash way less because I don't bike and am constantly wearing sweatpants and shirts that I do not need to wash as often. But I also make an exception for when I go out every once in two weeks or so
You could hang them for a few days and that‘s it. No need for washing.
The organisation of the fridge tip was helpful..I buy most things second hand my son brought me a nice reconditioned phone for my birthday ...it’s always nice to hear what is happening where you live thanks Shelby ❤️
It kinda made me happy to see that I already organized my fridge this way, but I agree the tip was really helpful. I hadn't really super thought about it. I only thought about making sure there was enough space for the air to move freely and not blocked.
Awww. I just noticed the white tip on your kitty's tail 😻
Oh I forgot! This goes under DIYIng! When I have an old shirt that does not fit any more or I doesn't look like something I would wear but I love the design, I turn it into a reusable bag! I sew the bottom shut and cut off the sleeves to use the arm holes as handles! If it is long sleeved (which I never wear) you can sew or tie the long sleeves together and you will have an over the shoulder handle. And when you sew it don't forget to turn it inside out first for a cleaner looking seam. Then bam! Reusable bag!
Some single use items that we already have at home can also be reused! I reuse ziploc bags, washing them between uses until there are holes poking through (i'm on the same pack since many years, when I'm done I'll invest in 1 or 2 stashers, and/or just use regular containers when possible)
Hi Shelbi! I absolutely love your channel. It’s refreshing to hear someone talking about things that I believe in & do. I’m doing a no-spend challenge this year. It’s actually been very easy. My crazy thing to do is I’ve kept plastic bottles(they’re 3 years old) filled with water & put them in the freezer. I heard somewhere that we’re supposed to keep the freezer full so the unit isn’t overworked. I enjoy challenging myself. It’s been an interesting journey since the first Earth Day(I was in 6th grade!) Blessings always to you & Madison!!!!
I do a good deal of these, though there is always room for improvement. I like the suggestions below about reusing coffee grounds. You mentioned dryer sheets and air drying. We went a step further several years ago and didn't replace our dryer when it died. I've been air drying clothes for at least a decade. I do need to replace the stove/oven but I'm waiting for it to completely die. The stove top works, not the oven or broiler.
You are such a beautiful light in human form....big love from Ireland
I have used regular plates for years because I'm too cheap to buy disposable plates, etc. BUT I did buy a package of paper plates, box of utensil and plastic cups for emergency i.e. water issues or worse, someone in my house gets sick, I won't have to worry about touching their dishes etc. I dont intend to use them until either of those things happen but I do feel better having them.
M Zabnicki I did the same, we have an earthquake risk here so I do have disposables stashed away in my 72 hr kit that I will only use in an emergency like that where I don’t have access to clean water or can’t keep perishable food for long because of the elements. Health and safety have to come first!
I've got to shout you out, Shelbi. You're my absolute favorite content on the web right now, and I'm so thankful to have come across your channel. I'm glad I'm maturing from someone who watched trashy (pun intended), unsustainable makeup vloggers to watching a community who is mindful, practical, and caring. I love the composition of your videos, too. Most of all, I love that I don't have to worry about how you might change once your channel hits "the big time" (not that it isn't doing great already, but you're headed to larger arenas, I think). I know you'll always keep it real. I know you won't abandon your values. Now when I watch TH-cam, I feel like I am changing my reality for the better rather than just escaping it. Thank you. :) You're awesome. Also, I wanted to know, have y'all considered adopting a pup or a doggo? :) I'm thinking about it myself (already a proud cat momma of two), but if you considered it, it would be awesome to watch how you care for your pupper in a sustainable, responsible way. :)
Some really great ideas in there. Yeah my husband and I (he's a sustainability coordinator) we made 3 types of composts- one in a bin inserted into the ground, one exterior that you change the levels and the lazy way-just dumping all food waste into a pile in an area of the garden. All had worms put in the composts and they did their magic. We then waited a bit, like a month, turned the soil, planted the seeds and voila! There are so many complicated ways of "preparing" the soil but this one is the easiest and the cheapest- fool proof!
For plants, definitely recommend looking into local plant swaps, all the cuttings that you take that are the same plant could instead be traded for someone else’s cuttings and that way you don’t have to buy any new plants but you still are able to get a variety
PLEASE show us your plant care routine 😫 it’s all we ask for lol
What you say is so true! My less waste and sustainable life journey started by just being frugal 😅😅 first I started to buy less, then I started decluttering and now I try to go "zero" waste and eat less animal meat (food intolerance that I have will probably mean I can never go completely vegan). Your vlog really inspires me 😊😊
I was actually surprised. I didn't think I was that sustainable, but I do more things on this list than I thought. I also found some very good ideas here and will be looking to incorporate them into my routine at home as well. I don't feel quite so bad about myself and my sustainability now...
Great quote by Madison. Made me laugh. Love her!
I have found that there are ways to make simple plant-based dishes more convenient. One thing I love is using a steamer basket for vegetables like kale or broccoli. Sometimes I stick a couple of carrots or potatoes (cut large-ish) into the steamer under the greens so they will be precooked for things like making a cashew cheese sauce. I also find microwaving a potato to be as convenient as getting take-out, and can be about as satisfying. I do like to put some kind of butter on my veggies which generates a little waste, but I keep the plastic tubs for leftovers. Good video, Shelbi!
Yes! Any time I order food for delivery, I always regret it- it takes way longer than making something at home, the food is usually cold and not as good as if you ate in the restaurant, and it costs so much!
Hey Shelby, I would love a demonstration of your Google sheets for tracking purchases/use/wear etc. It's inspired me to start!
I already do most of what Shelby said and it does save you a lot! This is not a saving tip but just something to do with your food scraps, my grandpa has a mini farm in his house (just for himself, nothing commercial) and he asked the family to give him some food scraps for his hens and chickens and my mom saves them for him instead of composting them
It's funny because two months ago I started a podcast (in Spanish) inspired by you where I talk about sustainable living (it's called Ecominimal😊) and I start every episode with the same song that you've been using for your videos lately. It's a great song, thanks for inspiring me so much, I just hope that the people speaking spanish can be more "Eco" by hearing my podcast.
I also wanted to ask you, which app do you use to do the lettering on the Ipad?
Love from Spain,
Evaa😊
im not 100% sure but i believe it's procreate. i use it and it's fantastic! it costs a few dollars but it's totally worth it. also im learning spanish and would love to listen to your podcast, where is it hosted and what's it called?
@@abigailmyers2587 hey Abigail! Thank you! My podcast is called "Ecominimal" and is hosted on Spotify and Anchor😊
Awesome video, I’m trying to get into sustainability but since we are in lockdown it’s been hard
Bxbblegxm _ bujo I was so glad she addressed this in another video. We need to give ourselves some grace right now. We can’t even bring in reusable bags for our groceries. It doesn’t undo all the efforts we have put into living a sustainable life. I will agree it has been hard. Keep trying. Mother Earth thanks you.
Shelby I always love how supportive you are of everyone just making changes to being greener vs. Being zero waste.
Thank you for talking about Thinx so much because that's actually how I found your channel; I just typed into TH-cam "reusable period product review" and you were one of the first people's videos to come up and I was hooked! I bought some pairs of Thinx with your code (thank you!) and I LOVE them so much; they're so comfortable and better than pads. Thank you for the educational videos!
Thanks Shelbie!!! It was really helpful! Can't wait to go second-hand shopping again!! X
Great list! I also don’t use plastic straws anymore and I only use bamboo biodegradable toothbrushes.
You help so much cause I've felt powerless so much of my life and so guilty about living more sustainably and your channel helps me focus on what I CAN do and that's really refreshing
Been looking into more ways to be more eco-friendly and I stumbled on this video to know I'm doing quite good! Thanks for the extra tips!
That shirt looks great on you. Love your channel and thank you so very much for all you do ♻️💚🌎🌱
I grow my own fruits and vegetables in a community garden and it is amazing. I do not only save money for my produce but I also cherish and appreciate my food more! It is so satisfying to know how to grow something delicious out of a single seed. Although it is a lot of work, it is totally worth it. Money wise, sustainability wise and taste wise!!!!
Be careful dumpster diving! Many businesses have caught on to people dumpster diving and have gone lengths to make it more dangerous than in years past.
Love these videos! You’re just so real and not trying to seem perfect in every way
Loved this video, thank you for all the great ideas! I'd like to add only buying books secondhand or borrowing from friends and of course the library. Coming from a book lover haha
My mom thinks I’m a vampire when I visit bc I hangout in the dark and don’t have to use every light in the house to go down the hall 😂 even growing up, she tried convincing me reading in the dark was bad for my eyes when it’s probably the genetics behind the reason of poor eyesight 🤷♀️
I live in Italy where you can find a bidet in every home... we don't use it instead of toilet paper but just to wash a certain part of our body instead of taking a shower or a bath. And we also use to wash our armpits in the sink. I personally take a full shower once or twice a week (more often in the summertime) because you simply don't need to wash your entire body everyday
Sil Ser so what do you do on your period?
@@helena-boateng I wash myself as I would normally do, maybe just a little bit more often. I wash the "critical" parts of my body everyday, some days by taking a shower but more often by combining bidet + armpits in the sink. You can use the bidet to wash your feet also
I can't believe somebody said this! I do the same, no reason to jump in the shower after collecting a bit of sweat on your armpits. And during this pandemic I didn't even bother with more than one shower/week. I know some may think that's disgusting or wrong, but what am I dirty with lol? Unless I do some heavy work around the house, or it was an especially sunny humid day or I get dirty with whatever, what do I have to wash off my body, other then where I actually sweat and of course the down there area.
You can make your own soda syrups to go with your sodastream carbonated water. It worked really well for me. Plus I customized it for my own tastes.
After binging this channel and your blog channel recently I just want to say how much I LOVE this space you guys have curated...such an upgrade from your last place! so happy for you guys and I love learning and growing more through your content. thank you
Super random, but making sure you set the eye to your gas stove or using the appropriate sized electric eye for the pot you’re using to cook so you aren’t using unnecessary amounts of electricity or gas. Saves a little money in the bill and also better for environment.
Makes me so happy that some 200k people are subscribed and are hopefully following your advice... we'll change the world together ❤️
I stumbled upon your channel randomly last week & I’m probably close to setting a TH-cam record with all the videos of yours that I’ve watched since then😆 I appreciate what you’re doing so, so much. I’ve learned quite a bit on things I can do differently going forward, but I am living a more sustainably that I realize (I own A LOT of second hand furniture/appliances). Thank you for doing what you do & teaching us along the way 💚 you are such an inspiration!
After I went to college I realized how expensive laundry detergent was so I started making my own! It has saved me money and my clothes feel better and don’t irritate my skin. All the packaging materials are compostable which is so much better for the environment than the typical plastic jugs!
I'm so intrigued! How do you make it? :)
I would also like to know how you make it
Yes! I have been making my own laundry powders for the past several months and it costs about 1/5 of what ready made does. It cleans better and I don't need fabric softener and it doesn't gunk up the insides of my washer and dryer. And no wasteful plastic containers to toss into the garbage! There are several types you can make but I go with washing soda, Borax and Zote bar soap grated. Check it out on line. I use a few drops of essential oil on an old sock and toss it in the dryer if I want a little extra fragrance.
I think a very overlooked part of living cheap and sustainable is making gifts. When you go to a party and are expected to bring a gift, oftentimes you can make one from stuff you have at home instead of buying something.
If you're very creative: art, jewelry, homemade notebooks, handmade clothes or accessories, bags, etc
If you (and they) have a green thumb: propagate some plants, maybe give leftover seeds from your garden or harvested seeds (lots of flowers and veggies give seed if you let them)
Or if you're good in the kitchen: cookies, pies or cakes, a special bread, even alcohol (idk if that's allowed where you live tho), or herb mixes, pancake mixes, write a recipe book
I hope some of you got a nice idea from this inexhaustive list :D
I personally have sown bags, made cake, a pyjama, upcyled t-shirts and made a lot of art for friends :)
I shop for fruit and veg at the market instead of the grocery store. The big grocery stores select only the "perfect" looking produce, meaning that the rest gets put in the bin!! The market is also straight from farmers so it's supporting them more directly and it's WAY cheaper. I recently had to start shopping at the grocery store again (due to miss rona) and I'm shocked by how expensive everything is. I live alone so my shopping at the market usually costs about $10 a week (AUS) and now it's around $30+! Seriously, it's a big difference!
So glad I found your videos. Love them and your energy!! ❤️
I was lucky in the fact that I was raised quite eco friendly mostly because we never had much money so things like bringing a drink when we went out and second hand clothes (either hand me downs or from a charity shop). I think that period products was the first thing I noticed a money saving, I was going through boxes from my parents house move and I came across loads of tampons (I'd get them on for £2 for 16) so I donated all the closed boxes, gave most of the open ones to friends, and kept a few as I like to have a tampon in every bag just in case (they tend to be used by friends but it's nice to be able when someone's caught short)
If you need an appliance always ask your friends/family/neighbours if they have one and if they would lend it to you. You could share gardening tools like the lawn mower with your neighbours, too!
This list is awesome! It just goes to show you how you can save money in the long run with zero waste living.
In love with your basket wall
You probably mentioned this but looking for anything second hand before brand new has been the biggest swap for me. I rarely go into a target (or similar) anymore and hit up FB marketplace or a secondhand charity store first!
Bringing my own lunch to school/work has saved me a lot of money and it has saved a lot of waste from going to landfill!
Speaking of shopping... I just placed my first order on Earth Hero AND I used your code. Thank you so much girl!! It really helped me out to save some $$ (Also got free shipping! woo). Can't wait to try my first shampoo bar.
My parent work for General Electric and maybe 10 years ago they were developing a solar powdered water heater. We were on the homes that got to beta test it and we still have everything installed as we still use it. We literally only pay about $5 a month for our gas bill. So much savings and so much better for the environment. After about 7 years, the solar panels pay for themselves.
We had a 70th birthday party here last year and I bought 4 sets of stainless steel cutlery (very cheap ones) and melamine plates - I've still got them and as our adult children - and their little children need some - I pass them on.
Also I know a lot of people are grossed out by dumpster diving but I’m specifically in the college of architecture and environmental design and all of my projects we’ve had to build either in the shop or just mock up models have been from dumpster materials and scraps and the professors highly encourage it so it’s totally normal to see your classmates scouring through the dumpsters😂
This is a great video, Shelbi! It's definitely crazy how many more people are outside right now in comparison to before the Coronavirus.
So many good ideas, love your videos❤️❤️
I don’t know if it’s mentioned because I haven’t finished the video (I will I swear!) but if you want a more sustainable way of cutting your grass but aren’t ready or live in a place where push mowers (that are completely manual) aren’t realistic, there are electric mowers! My family bought one because I was always terrified of the gas one, and it was lighter, faster, and not a gas guzzling machine. Just make sure you have a spare battery charged. Just a thought!
Our solar panels were free upfront and the monthly mortgage was less than an electric bill. I also got $5500 back in government credits when I bought my electric car. Those things can definitely be cheaper than people think, it's worth looking into!
How's your solar panels free upfront?
@@ninavorobeva4927 The company was SunRun, not sure if they still have the same packages but the option we chose a few years ago was free install and no down payment.
@@kimstegner thank you! I ll look them up!
Shelby! A refillery recently opened in San Marcos, it's called Manor Market Refillery! They have a huge selection of laundry soap, shampoos, conditioners, pet shampoo, etc... the best part is that they sell in concentrated amounts (for the most part) so it is better for the environment and your wallet! I'm stoked because the only other one in Texas (that I'm aware of) is in Austin. Y'all should check it out when you have the chance :)
side note: I've never commented on one of your videos, but you are literally the person who got me to live consciously and low waste. so thank you for that!!!
I'm not sure if this is a money saving tip but I have noticed that I value things more than I used to! If it is something like a shampoo bar, I try my best to extend its usage by using less each time I'm in the shower. I don't think I had that mindset when I was using packaged shampoo. Also, I used to wash my hair everyday but I now only wash it 2-3 times a week! ♡
I live in Melbourne, Aus and if you touch off your pass for the train in the city before 7.15am you get your travel for free. I end up saving about $150 AUD a month just by getting up earlier and doing this. And bonus, I get to watch the sunrise every day which I think is a beautiful way to start the day
I just started reusing Celestial Seasonings tea bags and find that they taste just as good with the 2nd cup as with the 1st cup!
I make sure to take free pens and pads from hotels, doctor's offices, etc.
I recently started parking my car out front since most people here use the back entrance so I have to think twice before using it.
Shelbi, you're such an inspiration! I'm so disappointed in my country, absolutely no leaders care about the environment. I've tried emailing them but no response. It's so discouraging and I've been planning on moving, but I also don't want to leave my family.
How do you cope with that?
I literally never considered a soda stream in my life. I've never heard of it! new thing to put on my wishlist
I also would recommend farm shares because it supports local farmers and you only get what is in season.
Oat milk is stupid cheap to make at home! I make a liter at a time, but for a gallon it would come out to about 95 cents!!
I wish I liked oat milk because I'm allergic to nuts. I just can't get past the texture.
@@notacanadian278 for sure you got to get the water to oat ratio right or else the texture is weird and slimy!! haha I know exactly what you are talking about.
I LOVE making my own oat milk!! so yummy & easy.
Do you have a recipe that you recommend that doesn't have slimy texture?
Could you give your recipe?
Recently more and more supermarkets and convenience stores in my country have been charging for plastic bags. It may only be a few cents, but it adds up. Okay so every year, my high school holds an education expo where many universities and educationational institutions come to promote their institutions and they usually give away tote bags. I make sure to grab the tote bags that every booth offers and keep several in my bags so whenever I go, with whatever bag I'm using, I always have those tote bags if I need to shop so I don't have to use plastic bags.
for me, I'm more motivated by money savings and the path of least effort, than to be more sustainable, but most of the time it ends up being money saving AND sustainable :) ! I saved money (and was sustainable) when i bought a bagless vacuum and a reusable swiffer mop (not the name brand, but its a flat mop where you can take off the cloth panel and throw it in the washing machine). I just knew I would be lazy to replace the bags or swiffer mops, so I just made less work for myself!
Also use a towel instead of a loofa, tupperware from take out instead of plastic baggies, and plates to cover my food instead of plastic wrap.
This is amazing! You are brilliant. I've been wanting to move toward zero waste and this video is so inspiring. I'm excited to start my journey!!! Thank you for your guidance. I will continually be checking back in.
thanks for this video! i had no idea some of these things existed so i'm excited to replace some of my home items with reusable ones
How do you repair an air mattress?
Also how do you make new plants from clippings?
I would love a video on both of these
I use an app called ‘too good to go’ you can buy food items that would be thrown away because the sell by date is that day. The items are packaged, but it saves money and food. I also bought a notebook made of stone, it’s called Moyu, and is made locally here in the Netherlands, the pages are waterproof and you can wipe them clean over and over again. I use my phone and tablet a lot as well, but sometimes I prefer to quickly scribble things down. You can scan the pages if you want to save the info.
Nice job on this video. I do a lot of these things. Always looking for new ideas
I love these suggestions!! one thing I’m conflicted though is about repairing tech - I had my iPhone for around four years and the sound stopped working but when I went to see about repairs, it was only about a hundred more to get a new phone. I try to repair most of my tech but I feel getting a new phone to hopefully use 5+ years instead of paying the same to keep repairing my tech over time.. just wondering about your thoughts on this, I know companies keep trying to lower prices on tech to influence purchasing over repairing
I am all about this! Love you Shelbi 🌱
Have you considered a scooter or moped? I had one for years and it is so much more efficient than a car for single person journeys. Insurance, road tax, fuel and parking for less than £1000 per year!
I've gotten into making my own tofu. So fun!
TMI: Buying a bidet was one of the first swaps we did in my home and it was wonderful!! 😬
vinegar
warm water
apple peels
sugar. shake well put in jar with cheese cloth and sting . let it sit for a month and you got vinegar. You can make 12 jars for the whole year
love that B roll Shelby!