I really love this video. I completely agree with what Chloe was saying about low waste rather than zero waste.. It is very difficult to switch to a completely zero waste lifestyle but even as a student, I have found so many ways to drastically reduce waste that have not been difficult (bulk shopping with jars, always have my metal straws and travel mug). But on the other hand, I won't stop using contact lenses or an electric toothbrush (which has drastically improved my dental health). Anyways, the point is, do the best you can and be conscious and it will make a difference :)
I still use an electric toothbrush as well. If you are interested, I recently learnt a brand called tiomatik makes replacement brush heads that are almost entirely compostable/recyclable
Apparently Bausch & Lomb has a free recycling program with some company where you can mail in the opened packets your contacts come in (as well as the used contacts themselves) for their affiliate to recycle them properly. I have dailies so I'm excited I found out about this! I've yet to mail in my box but it sounds simple enough. (Edit- also you can send in any used brand btw, doesn't have to be B&L contacts!).
Yes! TerraCycle also has similar programs for other brands, it's a great resource to look into for "recycling" when" refusing" or "reducing" are not an option.
Caitlin, thank you so much for coming to my house and for your amazing work editing this video and shooting this series (I can't wait to watch more episodes)! It's always a pleasure for me to open my doors to people who are curious about this "low waste" lifestyle. Congratulations on doing an amazing job and see you very soon in Portland!
The discussion on zero waste vs little waste got me thinking on how that can reflect on veganism as well. Personally, due to cultural reasons and very bad anemia, I could never fully transition to a vegan diet, even though its efforts to reduce environmental damage and animal cruelty really resonate with me. I tend to eat animal products once a week or during special ocassions, but the rest of the time I try to consume plant based meals. I often get teased by my friends and family about “how I need to stop fake being a vegan when Im not”, and that is true, Im not a vegan but I feel like my efforts count, even if the best I can do at this point in time may not be 100% vegan. Perhaps that would also be a way to make a vegan diet more approachable to a standard diet, just like “little waste” is a more approachable view of the zero waste movement.
You’re so right. But I feel like most of the people who consider themselves to be vegan would say you’re not doing enough and would judge you for eating animals products even if it’s a special occasion. I see why people don’t like vegans. I’m “vegan” myself but I hate calling myself that because there’s such stigma around that word.
I agree with you totally. I try to be as vegan as I can as well but I have anemia as well, but mine is a bit odd, I can't eat red meats because they contain too much iron and I basically overdose, same as when I try to take iron pills (my mum freaked out when my dr gave me the pills I got so sick) . I have found that fish seems to work well, apparently, they have a slightly different iron enzyme. My friends that I've told I wanted to be vegan always tell me that I'm not trying hard enough when I end up eating fish every few weeks. They just tell me to eat more kale or something instead if I'm going to call myself vegan. I've ended up just saying I'm pescetarian instead to stop people from being rude and telling me I'm not trying hard enough.
@@J3399 I'm not vegan, "just" vegetarian, but I understand that when you are against killing and using animals for food, the attitude "but a little killing is okay" doesn't seem acceptable. However, being harsh to people with a different attitude, is neither going to help those people nor the animals. It just creates resistance. It should be more about encouraging people to do their best instead of taking them down. Same goes for the zero waste movement. It's a great movement in my opinion, and to get other people on the train, it has to be approachable. Encouraging little changes and progress from there is going to make a bigger change in the long run than trying to make people feel bad if they don't go completely zero waste over night. So thumbs up for Chloe's realistic and friendly approach 👍
Really like what Michael Pollan says. "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." And maybe he coined the phrase "flexitarian". I say I am that or that I lean vegan. Eating pasture raised organic local meats is very expensive so they are a small part of our diet, except for eggs nicely packaged in reusable/recyclable/compostable cardboard (have chickens but they are getting old, laying less). Plus they are completely encased in plastic (although less than the grocery with the additional plastic/styrofoam try and blotter.). Don't have a place to refill here, but even if I buy a large bag of beans, it is less packaging. Still need to go to my local fish market and see if they will put my order in my own container but also very expensive protein source.
love this series! i feel like how i felt when I discovered veganism for the first time... so many things you don't think about go into the zero waste movement! this was so informative and lovely and will make me think twice now when I am purchasing things for myself and home.
Same. I’m trying to be vegan too. It’s not easy where I’m located,& we don’t have a bulk section. I am though buying more fresh fruits,& veggies compared to premise foods. I also bought reusable produce/bulk bags to cut done in using their plastic bags. I’ve realized that my grandma uses dish cloths instead of sponges and that’s a swap that won’t even really cost extra vs buying a pack of sponges,& they’re washable/reusable. Same with making laundry detergent,hand soap dish soap. It might be a few dollars or so extra in the beginning but not so much that it’ll mess up your budget.& it lasts so much longer and doesn’t even take long to make. I buy cloth napkins and dish drying towels on clearance and use them for their use or each other’s. TJmaxx has vegan options for cheap beauty wise and jet.com doesn’t too. There are other online markets/sites that are just as good too,but I can’t recall since I haven’t really used any yet. I use reusable bags(plastic :( but at least washable) for my sons lunches,instead of baggies. I have washable coffee filters. There’s so much I’m learning and I love it.
LOVE THIS TOUR, her house is beautiful and practical. Plus I love her energy. 0 waste means no unnecessary spending not only having the floor to sit on.
I love the content you are producing. I imagine that a series is a lot of work, but it is so worth it! I am hooked, love the "in the next episode" portion, and can't wait for more! You are doing great at approaching this topic from many angles with research, sources, etc involved. I am very proud of you and hope to see more series in the future! ❤️
I appreciate the effort you put in going to interview someone and acknowledging the privilege of being able to go zero waste every step of the way. Thank you 😊
Grow mint in a container on your patio. It is usable almost year round. During freezing temperatures I pull the container as close to the house as possible. You can also dry it for use during the winter.
I dont live zero waste ,but I do try and reduce items in my home. Over the past few years I have switched a lot of my products. I only use Castile soap,vinegar, oils for cleaning. I made my own body spray and shampoo. I buy toothpaste that comes in a glass and. It's the type of lifestyle that once you start you cant stop ! I started more so out of wanting to "green" my life and it kind of resulted in minimalism and zero waste as well 😎👍🤛
I love how she makes things so simple! Often zero-wasters will call their tips "simple" when their full time job is TH-cam so they have all the time in the world for this stuff. I love her!
I loved this video! And that zucchini was insane I thought it was a long watermelon! I’ve also been on a journey to reduce my waste but I agree with Chloe that it isn’t a lifestyle that’s feasible to everyone because the initial investment of produce bags, reusable shopping bags, glass jars, travel mugs, metal straws can get pretty steep! But it’s all about doing the best you can because any improvement helps a lot. Just being in the mindset alone where you’re conscious about how much plastic you bring into your home and the food waste you produce is a step in the right direction. Great video! ❤️
Wow..... Now I can do the trick of the wax&fabric wraps for my sandwitches, I was fed up of wrapping it with alumminium foil and the options in the market were crazy (one reusable wrap was like 10pounds). Thank you very much!!!!
Thank you for your video. I also believe in the importance of a low waste lifestyle. Unfortunately, many people believe that recycling is the solution but is not, we need to change our mindset. We are too addicted to the commodity of using a plastic bag instead of taking our time and think to bring a canvas bag or bulks for our grocery.
P.S an easy way to get glass jars is to clean out and reuse nut butter jars, pickle jars, coconut oil jars, and tomato sauce ones! Since coconut oil is a staple in my house we have a lot of jars now that we use for overnight oats and just drinking out of them too!
Loving this series Caitlin! :) I agree with a lot of anons here: veganism is a lot like the zero-waste movement! You just gotta do what you can while being more conscious of what you buy/purchase in a consumerist culture. Looking forward to the next video!
Love this video! Thanks for introducing us to Chloe. I learned a lot from her house tour and even though it was overwhelming to think about, it was refreshing to hear her speak about the difficulties of being zero waste.
Ive been slowly transitioning to zero waste over the last year or two. I've gotten pretty far now. And I've realized over this time, that not only have I been promoting a healthier environment, but I've also improved my personal health as well without trying. Being zero waste, you tend to eat much more produce and bulk foods and grains and all of your products become more natural, especially if you make them yourself. It can really change your life around
i love that she acknowledged the difficulties one can and will face when attempting zero waste rather than trying to make it seem like it’s so easy and anyone can do it.
LOVE her! And you! That she has so much insight and is so into the movement, while still so understanding to other peoples struggles. Exactly the attitude everyone should adapt to the vegan movement :) Traveling atm but I'm excited to try this out once I'm back home! Thanks for sharing such interesting content, Caitlin.
Thank you so much for doing this series. I really want to become zero waste, unfortunately just being vegan (my husband) and vegetarian (my kids and I) where I live is hard enough. We do what we can and I felt like a horrible person. This video hit it right on the head for me, the fact that I'm trying is good enough until my situation is better. Please continue to update us and always your honesty is always appreciated!
vegetables can be distributed on a walk near bushes at nearby park, it helps feed the birds and maybe a few squirrels too. Of course this would be a problem if everyone did it, but if everyone did it, there would be proper composters on every block.
AH I love how her!!! I love that she acknowledged and clearly understands how living this way isn't easily a reality for some people! I try to be as low waste as I can and love learning new tips and tricks!
I save jam jars from a favorite line, order spices in bulk & store them in the jam jars. Painters tape is a favorite kitchen tool - I label all my glass jars with it.
You go girl. when I have less interest in Vegan (since there's not much nothing new), This Zero Waste catch my attention and become my new addict! and Chloe is such a nice model you could look up to as she shows how living this there's no need to be perfection in everything as sometimes you can really choose like contact lens and toothbrush.
Loving the zero waste inspo! I've been stagnant on my journey of sustainability and Earth-friendly living for a while now. But I'm excited to delve deeper ♻️🌏
Great video/ Balance and effort is key! I tend to be very resourceful in the kitchen and throughout the home, but I definitely learned so many more tricks and tips watching this video! That homemade mouthwash is next on the list!
As a person from Europe I totally relate, here in the US (not everywhere) you can totally pull out a zero waste lifestyle, in other parts of the world, - not so much of bulk stuff, but encouragement to buy plastic. BUT I feel that this country as a few others are gonna make it all popular, slowly but surely!
I love how realistic she is. Definitely agree that low waste lifestyle is a privilege some people might not afford, be it because of time or money. It's best to reduce your waste as much as you can without feeling burdened. Start with something small, utilize what you have at home.
Grow mint it is easy. You can either do it via seeds or by a plant already in a terracotta pot. Some local nursers will happily allow you to purchase a pot and the pre grown plant as well as keep the plastic container to reuse.
love these videos!! I truly love how much you are showing, i think it must be so hard to go completely zero waste. But their are so many ways we can reduce our waste!!
I’ve been wanting to reduce my waste and have made a few switches that are easy for me: 1. Bamboo paper towels (washable and reusable - on amazon for about $10 and has lasted me over a year for one roll) 2. Reusable grocery bags, produce bags & mason jars. 3. Reusable utensils in a to go pouch I want to add more things but I’m kind of lost what else I can implement on my day to day life. I’ve written a few things I hope to get in the near future as soon as I can afford them like: oven baking mat, reusable zip bags & bamboo toothbrush. Plastic is hard to avoid when shopping at Trader Joe’s, so I have been going to Whole Foods for a lot of the produce that Trader Joe’s only have in bags like the leafy greens, cilantro, green onions etc... The biggest thing I’m not sure I can afford is sustainable clothing. I’ve looked for some and they are very pricey. I haven’t bought any clothes in at least 6 months, and I’m not the type of person to be constantly going through clothes like the “fast fashion” people. I try not to buy things from places like China in order to prevent other malpractices such as child labor and human labor abuse. But when the time comes and I have to buy something, I’ve been tying to make sure it’s something I REALLY need. This movement is very interesting and exciting for me. I think it’s an extension from veganism. It’s already normal for me to analyze products and give things a second thought instead of mindlessly purchasing things. So being vegan helps a bit but it’s still very hard to do for people without the means. Thank you for this series! It’s coming at the perfect time for me!
So, with the toothbrush, I too need a sonicare but I’ve dramatically reduced my need for a new head. I change mine once a year. I use a bamboo brush in the morning and if I need to rarely after a meal. I use the sonicare at the end of the day, sometimes every other day and this works well with keeping my dentist happy and at the same time tremendously lowering my plastic head use. This was a trial and error method I used over time that works for me. I use baking soda for toothpaste. If you feel like you need a clean head try washing the sonicare head with soap and hot water.
I’m truly a quiet subscriber but I just wanted to tell you that I truly like your account and your videos so much! You’re my favorite vegan TH-camr and I’m always excited to see new videos
I think a really practical starting point for any newbies to this subject is just to shop 2nd hand. Every place I've been has thrift stores. Anything you buy at a thrift store is more eco than buying the same item brand new from a retail store.
Hi Caitlin, I also make my own almond milk but was going to ask if you could do a video on different ways to use the pulp as I make it at least 2 x per week so that’s a lot of pulp and it’s taking over my freezer lol - sweet or savoury ideas welcome thanks I love your videos xx
I've made cookies with this recipe. meaningfuleats.com/almond-flour-chocolate-chip-cookies-grain-free/ It turned out great. Also changed almond meal to sunflower seeds. It turned out great as well.
i love this! so educational! i would love it if you could talk about why plastic is bad, from several points of view. i feel like i'm not as educated on the subject as i should be.
I buy bamboo toothbrushes when I can, and I try to use plastic as little as I can, although it’s hard because many of the things we can afford where I live, aren’t in bulk. But my family tries to remember a bag from home everytime we go shopping!
I would love to hear you talk about fast fashion! The fashion industry is the second largest contributer to waste so it would be cool to hear your thoughts on that and ethical brands and such.
I need to apply Chloe's suggestions because I believe in not just a zero waste lifestyle but a lifestyle that is not lead by materialism. So being zero waste would help me to achieve that.
watched this with a few people and we all agreed that you would look ADORABLE with a pixie cut haircut!! Love your video otherwise, keep doing what you do
Hi there! I have a question: the glass jars with the metal clips that secure it, has a rubber lining on the lid for an air tight seal. Would that be recyclable, or are they used because they can be used 10000 times? I went to the store to get some glass containers/jars and saw those, then I felt guilty if I bought them even with the rubber inside, so I got jars with metal lids. Just want your opinion :)
Def want to find out more about this. My mom just put trash out last night, tonight 2nd bag is completely full? There are only 3 of us & I use my own trash so no clue how we toss so much
Start a garden . That will save you cash and a trip and time. Only grow what you eat and can the access in jars. Jars are also more economical for storing food. Solar refrigerators are a good sustainable option. Starting a community gargden gives you access to free seeds
Try the Radius Source toothbrush - made in USA. I love it, the best toothbrush ever! Just buy one with "Medium" bristles because their extra soft bristles are too soft (at least to me). Available on Amazon as well - refills, floss, etc.
I'm not vegan but My favorite thing to eat EVER is potatoes when I was vegan I ate potatoes a lot last year I ate a potato EVERYDAY I NEVER get sick of potatoes they are my favorite sweet potatoes, red skin potatoes all potatoes I love your channel lots of love and good vibes sending your way.
I don’t know if this was already mentioned in another comment but there are charcoal or bamboo toothbrushes that can be recycled or maybe even added to the compost pile.
Love this! Love your videos! What text font do you use in these videos? I’ve been working on final cut and looking for new fonts to use. Let me know! ❤️
Going zero waste (or damn close) on a zero carb diet. My entire diet is made up of 10 items (that includes spices/oils/etc), so it's damn easy in the kitchen. The problem area is actually camping/hiking, since basically everything is made of plastics.
I think that is KEY! It doesn't have to be ALL or NOTHING... just do the best you can with the resources you have x
Yes!!
I really love this video. I completely agree with what Chloe was saying about low waste rather than zero waste.. It is very difficult to switch to a completely zero waste lifestyle but even as a student, I have found so many ways to drastically reduce waste that have not been difficult (bulk shopping with jars, always have my metal straws and travel mug). But on the other hand, I won't stop using contact lenses or an electric toothbrush (which has drastically improved my dental health). Anyways, the point is, do the best you can and be conscious and it will make a difference :)
I still use an electric toothbrush as well. If you are interested, I recently learnt a brand called tiomatik makes replacement brush heads that are almost entirely compostable/recyclable
Apparently Bausch & Lomb has a free recycling program with some company where you can mail in the opened packets your contacts come in (as well as the used contacts themselves) for their affiliate to recycle them properly. I have dailies so I'm excited I found out about this! I've yet to mail in my box but it sounds simple enough. (Edit- also you can send in any used brand btw, doesn't have to be B&L contacts!).
Ooh I'll look into that toothbrush brand, thank you so much for sharing it!
Yes! TerraCycle also has similar programs for other brands, it's a great resource to look into for "recycling" when" refusing" or "reducing" are not an option.
Hey, electronic toothbrush improved your dental health?
Caitlin, thank you so much for coming to my house and for your amazing work editing this video and shooting this series (I can't wait to watch more episodes)!
It's always a pleasure for me to open my doors to people who are curious about this "low waste" lifestyle.
Congratulations on doing an amazing job and see you very soon in Portland!
You are french aren't you....?
The discussion on zero waste vs little waste got me thinking on how that can reflect on veganism as well. Personally, due to cultural reasons and very bad anemia, I could never fully transition to a vegan diet, even though its efforts to reduce environmental damage and animal cruelty really resonate with me. I tend to eat animal products once a week or during special ocassions, but the rest of the time I try to consume plant based meals. I often get teased by my friends and family about “how I need to stop fake being a vegan when Im not”, and that is true, Im not a vegan but I feel like my efforts count, even if the best I can do at this point in time may not be 100% vegan. Perhaps that would also be a way to make a vegan diet more approachable to a standard diet, just like “little waste” is a more approachable view of the zero waste movement.
So true. The point is to be moving in the right direction and every little bit helps.
You’re so right. But I feel like most of the people who consider themselves to be vegan would say you’re not doing enough and would judge you for eating animals products even if it’s a special occasion. I see why people don’t like vegans. I’m “vegan” myself but I hate calling myself that because there’s such stigma around that word.
I agree with you totally. I try to be as vegan as I can as well but I have anemia as well, but mine is a bit odd, I can't eat red meats because they contain too much iron and I basically overdose, same as when I try to take iron pills (my mum freaked out when my dr gave me the pills I got so sick) . I have found that fish seems to work well, apparently, they have a slightly different iron enzyme. My friends that I've told I wanted to be vegan always tell me that I'm not trying hard enough when I end up eating fish every few weeks. They just tell me to eat more kale or something instead if I'm going to call myself vegan. I've ended up just saying I'm pescetarian instead to stop people from being rude and telling me I'm not trying hard enough.
@@J3399 I'm not vegan, "just" vegetarian, but I understand that when you are against killing and using animals for food, the attitude "but a little killing is okay" doesn't seem acceptable. However, being harsh to people with a different attitude, is neither going to help those people nor the animals. It just creates resistance. It should be more about encouraging people to do their best instead of taking them down. Same goes for the zero waste movement. It's a great movement in my opinion, and to get other people on the train, it has to be approachable. Encouraging little changes and progress from there is going to make a bigger change in the long run than trying to make people feel bad if they don't go completely zero waste over night. So thumbs up for Chloe's realistic and friendly approach 👍
Really like what Michael Pollan says. "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." And maybe he coined the phrase "flexitarian". I say I am that or that I lean vegan. Eating pasture raised organic local meats is very expensive so they are a small part of our diet, except for eggs nicely packaged in reusable/recyclable/compostable cardboard (have chickens but they are getting old, laying less). Plus they are completely encased in plastic (although less than the grocery with the additional plastic/styrofoam try and blotter.). Don't have a place to refill here, but even if I buy a large bag of beans, it is less packaging. Still need to go to my local fish market and see if they will put my order in my own container but also very expensive protein source.
love this series! i feel like how i felt when I discovered veganism for the first time... so many things you don't think about go into the zero waste movement! this was so informative and lovely and will make me think twice now when I am purchasing things for myself and home.
Me too! Never thought about it till it was right in my face. Now I see anti-zero waste everywhere (needless plastic straws, junk mail, etc)
Yes me too. This zero waste bring back my excitement like when I find western Veganism
Same. I’m trying to be vegan too. It’s not easy where I’m located,& we don’t have a bulk section. I am though buying more fresh fruits,& veggies compared to premise foods. I also bought reusable produce/bulk bags to cut done in using their plastic bags. I’ve realized that my grandma uses dish cloths instead of sponges and that’s a swap that won’t even really cost extra vs buying a pack of sponges,& they’re washable/reusable. Same with making laundry detergent,hand soap dish soap. It might be a few dollars or so extra in the beginning but not so much that it’ll mess up your budget.& it lasts so much longer and doesn’t even take long to make. I buy cloth napkins and dish drying towels on clearance and use them for their use or each other’s. TJmaxx has vegan options for cheap beauty wise and jet.com doesn’t too. There are other online markets/sites that are just as good too,but I can’t recall since I haven’t really used any yet. I use reusable bags(plastic :( but at least washable) for my sons lunches,instead of baggies. I have washable coffee filters. There’s so much I’m learning and I love it.
@@momentsformoms9467 thats cool you're trying
LOVE THIS TOUR, her house is beautiful and practical. Plus I love her energy. 0 waste means no unnecessary spending not only having the floor to sit on.
I love the content you are producing. I imagine that a series is a lot of work, but it is so worth it! I am hooked, love the "in the next episode" portion, and can't wait for more! You are doing great at approaching this topic from many angles with research, sources, etc involved. I am very proud of you and hope to see more series in the future! ❤️
Hannah Ashley i agree! Loving this series
Chloe needs to have her own TH-cam channel! I’d love to see all of those recipes. Thanks for sharing!
Em R right?! I think she’d be great! She does have several of the recipes on her blog too, which is linked in the description!
Thank you!! 😄
I love how this movement is growing and how many more people are paying attention to their waste :)
I absolutely hate wasting anything whether it’s food or a paper towel so this video is so helpful to me. Thanks for the tour!
Her accent is lovely! I love the concept behind this video - thank you, Caitlin!
I appreciate the effort you put in going to interview someone and acknowledging the privilege of being able to go zero waste every step of the way. Thank you 😊
I love how you use your platform to spread great ideas and knowledge! Keep going, you’re very inspiring! ❤️
Grow mint in a container on your patio. It is usable almost year round. During freezing temperatures I pull the container as close to the house as possible. You can also dry it for use during the winter.
I dont live zero waste ,but I do try and reduce items in my home. Over the past few years I have switched a lot of my products. I only use Castile soap,vinegar, oils for cleaning. I made my own body spray and shampoo. I buy toothpaste that comes in a glass and. It's the type of lifestyle that once you start you cant stop ! I started more so out of wanting to "green" my life and it kind of resulted in minimalism and zero waste as well 😎👍🤛
I'm the same over years and with 2 growing boys that are now teenagers it so much easier
I love how she makes things so simple! Often zero-wasters will call their tips "simple" when their full time job is TH-cam so they have all the time in the world for this stuff. I love her!
This is the quality content i need in my life, thanks! ♥️
I loved this video! And that zucchini was insane I thought it was a long watermelon! I’ve also been on a journey to reduce my waste but I agree with Chloe that it isn’t a lifestyle that’s feasible to everyone because the initial investment of produce bags, reusable shopping bags, glass jars, travel mugs, metal straws can get pretty steep! But it’s all about doing the best you can because any improvement helps a lot. Just being in the mindset alone where you’re conscious about how much plastic you bring into your home and the food waste you produce is a step in the right direction. Great video! ❤️
Wow..... Now I can do the trick of the wax&fabric wraps for my sandwitches, I was fed up of wrapping it with alumminium foil and the options in the market were crazy (one reusable wrap was like 10pounds). Thank you very much!!!!
Thank you for documenting this and helping zero waste feel less intimidating!
Thank you for your video. I also believe in the importance of a low waste lifestyle. Unfortunately, many people believe that recycling is the solution but is not, we need to change our mindset. We are too addicted to the commodity of using a plastic bag instead of taking our time and think to bring a canvas bag or bulks for our grocery.
P.S an easy way to get glass jars is to clean out and reuse nut butter jars, pickle jars, coconut oil jars, and tomato sauce ones! Since coconut oil is a staple in my house we have a lot of jars now that we use for overnight oats and just drinking out of them too!
Loving this series Caitlin! :) I agree with a lot of anons here: veganism is a lot like the zero-waste movement! You just gotta do what you can while being more conscious of what you buy/purchase in a consumerist culture. Looking forward to the next video!
Another amazing video. Great idea of an interview! The intro was so creative. Wow Caitlin! So proud!!!!!
I have to do an informative speech in my class and this is the topic I’m going to choose, couldn’t have been more perfect timing
Becca Thorne how’d it go?
Alaskanassassins it went okay, but it was my fault it wasn’t 100, but everything else was very helpful thanks for asking
Love this video! Thanks for introducing us to Chloe. I learned a lot from her house tour and even though it was overwhelming to think about, it was refreshing to hear her speak about the difficulties of being zero waste.
Ive been slowly transitioning to zero waste over the last year or two. I've gotten pretty far now. And I've realized over this time, that not only have I been promoting a healthier environment, but I've also improved my personal health as well without trying. Being zero waste, you tend to eat much more produce and bulk foods and grains and all of your products become more natural, especially if you make them yourself. It can really change your life around
i love that she acknowledged the difficulties one can and will face when attempting zero waste rather than trying to make it seem like it’s so easy and anyone can do it.
If you don't follow her already, go and check "Sustainably Vegan". She has the best low-waste videos!
I couldn't find her channel through search?
I love her!
Wellness + Oils just type in sustainably vegan in TH-cam and you should see her immediately
Shelbizlee, Christina Sedona and Gittemary J... are my favorite Zero Waste TH-camrs to be honest, give them a try as well!
@@Nina-cd6uw there is also Erin Rhoades ( The Rogue Ginger), Wendyl Nissen Green Goddess, Blue Ollis, Bea Johnson, Rob Greenfield etc
LOVE her! And you! That she has so much insight and is so into the movement, while still so understanding to other peoples struggles. Exactly the attitude everyone should adapt to the vegan movement :) Traveling atm but I'm excited to try this out once I'm back home! Thanks for sharing such interesting content, Caitlin.
Caitlin you’re gorgeous!!! Loving this series! I can tell you’ve put a lot of work into it.
Thank you so much for doing this series. I really want to become zero waste, unfortunately just being vegan (my husband) and vegetarian (my kids and I) where I live is hard enough. We do what we can and I felt like a horrible person. This video hit it right on the head for me, the fact that I'm trying is good enough until my situation is better. Please continue to update us and always your honesty is always appreciated!
vegetables can be distributed on a walk near bushes at nearby park, it helps feed the birds and maybe a few squirrels too. Of course this would be a problem if everyone did it, but if everyone did it, there would be proper composters on every block.
AH I love how her!!! I love that she acknowledged and clearly understands how living this way isn't easily a reality for some people!
I try to be as low waste as I can and love learning new tips and tricks!
I save jam jars from a favorite line, order spices in bulk & store them in the jam jars.
Painters tape is a favorite kitchen tool - I label all my glass jars with it.
You go girl. when I have less interest in Vegan (since there's not much nothing new), This Zero Waste catch my attention and become my new addict! and Chloe is such a nice model you could look up to as she shows how living this there's no need to be perfection in everything as sometimes you can really choose like contact lens and toothbrush.
Loving the zero waste inspo! I've been stagnant on my journey of sustainability and Earth-friendly living for a while now. But I'm excited to delve deeper ♻️🌏
Great video/ Balance and effort is key! I tend to be very resourceful in the kitchen and throughout the home, but I definitely learned so many more tricks and tips watching this video! That homemade mouthwash is next on the list!
As a person from Europe I totally relate, here in the US (not everywhere) you can totally pull out a zero waste lifestyle, in other parts of the world, - not so much of bulk stuff, but encouragement to buy plastic. BUT I feel that this country as a few others are gonna make it all popular, slowly but surely!
I love how realistic she is. Definitely agree that low waste lifestyle is a privilege some people might not afford, be it because of time or money. It's best to reduce your waste as much as you can without feeling burdened. Start with something small, utilize what you have at home.
cabinets full of glass jars and bottles look so much more attractive than mainstream cabinets!
Grow mint it is easy. You can either do it via seeds or by a plant already in a terracotta pot. Some local nursers will happily allow you to purchase a pot and the pre grown plant as well as keep the plastic container to reuse.
I am so glad that you're doing this series! I've been wanting to work on limiting my waste and this is honestly so helpful! thank you!
love these videos!! I truly love how much you are showing, i think it must be so hard to go completely zero waste. But their are so many ways we can reduce our waste!!
I’ve been wanting to reduce my waste and have made a few switches that are easy for me:
1. Bamboo paper towels (washable and reusable - on amazon for about $10 and has lasted me over a year for one roll)
2. Reusable grocery bags, produce bags & mason jars.
3. Reusable utensils in a to go pouch
I want to add more things but I’m kind of lost what else I can implement on my day to day life. I’ve written a few things I hope to get in the near future as soon as I can afford them like: oven baking mat, reusable zip bags & bamboo toothbrush. Plastic is hard to avoid when shopping at Trader Joe’s, so I have been going to Whole Foods for a lot of the produce that Trader Joe’s only have in bags like the leafy greens, cilantro, green onions etc...
The biggest thing I’m not sure I can afford is sustainable clothing. I’ve looked for some and they are very pricey. I haven’t bought any clothes in at least 6 months, and I’m not the type of person to be constantly going through clothes like the “fast fashion” people. I try not to buy things from places like China in order to prevent other malpractices such as child labor and human labor abuse. But when the time comes and I have to buy something, I’ve been tying to make sure it’s something I REALLY need. This movement is very interesting and exciting for me. I think it’s an extension from veganism. It’s already normal for me to analyze products and give things a second thought instead of mindlessly purchasing things. So being vegan helps a bit but it’s still very hard to do for people without the means.
Thank you for this series! It’s coming at the perfect time for me!
I love that you managed to arrange that tour! These videos are really helpful, thank you :D
So, with the toothbrush, I too need a sonicare but I’ve dramatically reduced my need for a new head. I change mine once a year. I use a bamboo brush in the morning and if I need to rarely after a meal. I use the sonicare at the end of the day, sometimes every other day and this works well with keeping my dentist happy and at the same time tremendously lowering my plastic head use. This was a trial and error method I used over time that works for me. I use baking soda for toothpaste. If you feel like you need a clean head try washing the sonicare head with soap and hot water.
I’m truly a quiet subscriber but I just wanted to tell you that I truly like your account and your videos so much! You’re my favorite vegan TH-camr and I’m always excited to see new videos
Caitlin, your videos have been such great quality lately!! Thanks so much for these videos
Yes, soo hard to do, but making little steps always helps.
I was wondering how the zero waste lifestyle worked. There’s no way you can be 100 percent waste free. I’m finding this series very interesting
I think a really practical starting point for any newbies to this subject is just to shop 2nd hand. Every place I've been has thrift stores. Anything you buy at a thrift store is more eco than buying the same item brand new from a retail store.
mint is so easy to grow (so is basil!)
(and composting food scraps = giving food to the soil)
Omg compost in the freezer such a good idea!!
I love this series and im to obsessed with your videos girl! even being a vegan for 8 years im learning so much still
Hi Caitlin, I also make my own almond milk but was going to ask if you could do a video on different ways to use the pulp as I make it at least 2 x per week so that’s a lot of pulp and it’s taking over my freezer lol - sweet or savoury ideas welcome thanks I love your videos xx
This was really inspiring. Thank you, Caitlin, for making this series (and Chloe for the great advice) :)
Can u do recipes with the leftover almond meal? I never know what to do with it lol
I've made cookies with this recipe.
meaningfuleats.com/almond-flour-chocolate-chip-cookies-grain-free/
It turned out great.
Also changed almond meal to sunflower seeds. It turned out great as well.
i love this! so educational! i would love it if you could talk about why plastic is bad, from several points of view. i feel like i'm not as educated on the subject as i should be.
THE LIGHTING 😍😍😭😭
Well Done, really clear and a great message.
I buy bamboo toothbrushes when I can, and I try to use plastic as little as I can, although it’s hard because many of the things we can afford where I live, aren’t in bulk. But my family tries to remember a bag from home everytime we go shopping!
The title made me so happy
Have you thought about growing your own mint? Just make sure you plant in a container. Mint will overtake everything else.
She can save the seeds and start her own garden! I love gardening... 😋
Love this video! It is full of great ideas and resources galore! Thank You!
yes!!!!!!!!!!! i’m so beyond happy you did this. super informative :))
Love love love this series!
we need more about this topic, i love it!
I would love to hear you talk about fast fashion! The fashion industry is the second largest contributer to waste so it would be cool to hear your thoughts on that and ethical brands and such.
I need to apply Chloe's suggestions because I believe in not just a zero waste lifestyle but a lifestyle that is not lead by materialism. So being zero waste would help me to achieve that.
totally! Thanks for watching, David :)
Have you done any videos on what to do with leftover juice/nut pulps? If not I would love to see one!
I absolutely love these series!! Greetings from Greece ❤🇬🇷
I'm really loving this series!
Go to lush there is solid shampoo, conditioner, soap, body wash, deodorant etc.. and all containers are recycled and recyclable.
I’ve always been curious…A big thing of distilled white vinegar comes in a plastic jug is there other ways to get it?
I love solid shampoo & conditioner!
Mint is super easy to grow :) so is basil, if you like fresh pesto...
i hope my home to be like that sometime soon
Thank you, great video and nice to see a real approach on the matter. We all should try 🍃 blessings
watched this with a few people and we all agreed that you would look ADORABLE with a pixie cut haircut!! Love your video otherwise, keep doing what you do
Hi there! I have a question: the glass jars with the metal clips that secure it, has a rubber lining on the lid for an air tight seal. Would that be recyclable, or are they used because they can be used 10000 times? I went to the store to get some glass containers/jars and saw those, then I felt guilty if I bought them even with the rubber inside, so I got jars with metal lids. Just want your opinion :)
Def want to find out more about this. My mom just put trash out last night, tonight 2nd bag is completely full? There are only 3 of us & I use my own trash so no clue how we toss so much
Start a garden . That will save you cash and a trip and time. Only grow what you eat and can the access in jars. Jars are also more economical for storing food. Solar refrigerators are a good sustainable option. Starting a community gargden gives you access to free seeds
Try the Radius Source toothbrush - made in USA. I love it, the best toothbrush ever! Just buy one with "Medium" bristles because their extra soft bristles are too soft (at least to me). Available on Amazon as well - refills, floss, etc.
Loving the daily vlogs!!!
So cool how you included Chloe in your video.
I'm not vegan but
My favorite thing to eat EVER is potatoes when I was vegan I ate potatoes a lot last year I ate a potato EVERYDAY I NEVER get sick of potatoes they are my favorite sweet potatoes, red skin potatoes all potatoes I love your channel lots of love and good vibes sending your way.
an easy way to get mint that is not wrapped in plastic is grow your own. It is so easy to grow herbs in pots. My mint does well in a pot.
Love this!!!! 💓
I don’t know if this was already mentioned in another comment but there are charcoal or bamboo toothbrushes that can be recycled or maybe even added to the compost pile.
She is living the dream!
*I LOVE THIS!* I want to try this lifestyle!
Love this! Love your videos! What text font do you use in these videos? I’ve been working on final cut and looking for new fonts to use. Let me know! ❤️
great video! very inspiring and creative, your channel has such a good content! 👏👏👏👏
Do you wait for the almond pulp to dry before putting it in a bag?
Such a insight! Can you do a video on the toxic think dirty app i think it was! That would be an amazing video!! Thank you
For Zero Waste, what do you do for toilet paper?
You can go different ways: use recycled toilet paper, switch to "family cloth" and/or install a bidet.
Going zero waste (or damn close) on a zero carb diet. My entire diet is made up of 10 items (that includes spices/oils/etc), so it's damn easy in the kitchen. The problem area is actually camping/hiking, since basically everything is made of plastics.
This was so awesome Caitlin!!