I really appreciate you acknowledging that you can easily afford these things but don't want to mindlessly consume and add to waste. Such an important message that anyone can get on board with!
@@user-jd6nx1ys4f She has a huge following and doesn't HAVE to pander to "the poors" so yes, I appreciate when the wealthy among us realize their role in our consumerist society and seek to find ways to improve the situation by using their platforms to add their voice to the conversation. She has already publicly reconsidered her part in the Air BnB craze & noted how corporations buying up housing for rentals reduces home ownership options for the lower & middle class. (Her million-dollar-Palm Springs house is not taking a home away from a low-income family) * Most importantly for you personally: Shelby is a hard worker who appears to have a good heart. She has wealthy friends now and can influence them to steer helpful initiatives toward better futures for all of us. Don't shame her, befriend her, she can be an ally!
@@user-jd6nx1ys4f Take the opportunity to open a dialogue with someone who could influence actual solutions or sit back and keep complaining with your friends about being poor. Your choice.
The consumerism most influencers push is something that has bothered me for years. You’re one of the few influencers left I enjoy watching and I’m glad you made a video on this!
We've stopped christmas gift giving for the last 6 or so years. We realized we are blessed and no one really needs or wants anytbing. Done the same with friends. Now with friends we plan experiences. So we go camping, or to dinner, or hiking, a show, or something along those lines. It's nice. Takes pressure to think up a gift off, doesnt have to cost a lot, if anything, spending the day hanging out costs nothing, but we're making memories and bonding more.
I loooooove this Shelby! One thing I started doing recently is selling things on Facebook marketplace instead of giving to goodwill. Many of us are so afraid of scams or strangers that we just avoid this, and I used to be like that. But I've now successfully sold many things I had cluttering my house, and it's SO satisfying to see something you didn't want go to someone that will use it!! Yay for a less consumerist future🙏🏼
Same! I also post clothes for free on Fb market or on buy nothing groups. Then you know it’s actually going into the hands of someone who wants it, rather than to landfill via goodwill
Last year before we moved homes we sold extra household items or anything we knew we would upgrade and I kept a running list of how much we made and it was almost $1000, which paid for our movers. We things from a couch to mostly household appliances but definitely never overpriced anything, but would rather know it was getting a second life instead of going to a landfill of goodwill can’t sell it.
Local Buy Nothing groups are AMAZING for both donating and receiving free items. The one in my area is amazing - I’ve gotten a free kayak, home decor, maternity clothes, etc. Makes me feel more inclined to give away when I have something great I no longer need too :)
I started selling on FBM too instead of giving it away, but no one wanted to buy. So I gave it away. I think "buyers" should buy to help out those who sell. I think FBM is a complete rip off for me as a seller who really became a very nice item giver. I'm trying not to buy new things.
Loved this video. The comment about useful souvenirs was such a good message to spread. I’ve spent the last two years decluttering and it’s so transformative. If I buy stuff now I try to always buy quality (if it’s within my means) because it lasts longer so works out cheaper in the long run, doesn’t need replacing as much and better for sustainability.
Love this. The biggest game changer for me was when I stopped purchasing disposable products (paper towels, makeup wipes, disposable razors, floss picks, etc.) I also got rid of my Amazon Prime membership. I still shop on Amazon, but having to spend a certain amount to get free shipping has drastically curbed my spending.
fyi the renting does not stop consumption - the rental company will just throw it out once the trend is over and people no longer rent the item. the key is to stop following the trends entirely and choose quality pieces that will last you a long time and look good on you
EVs are only a good deal in California. In other states like the New England states where gas is half the price, but electricity is more expensive. Depending on the situation maybe a hybrid would be more worth it to save on gas.
It is always good to have a financial plan. I work with a professional planner and fixed-income strategist. I've come to realize that the key to amassing wealth lies in making sound investments.
I just came across her web page, I went through her resume and I must say it was quite impressive. I reached out to her and I have booked a session with her``
A piece of art made by a local artist is a great souvenir! If it’s something you truly like and will hang on your wall, it’s fantastic! It’s unique, it’s local, it supports the local economy and has a history to it!
I LOVE this. I’ve recently been itching to get rid of stuff. I used to feel this constant urge to buy things whenever I’d be out and about and I realized it was because I was trying to fill a void of happiness. We don’t realize how emotional decisions are the driving factor for our purchases, whether it’s food or clothes or whatever. Find happiness internally vs externally and you’ll just find yourself having more money. It’s insane
Your videos are always so fun to watch, every single one of them is done so well! It doesn't matter what the topic is, I always watch every new video you put out! I stopped buying souvenirs (I had a giant collection of fridge magnets- I hated it when I had to move) tons of makeup, clothes, shoes, home decor, a new iPhone every year, and some foods that I now grow in my garden, kitchen items that may not fit in the drawers, I stopped going to stores so I wont buy the next shiny/trendy object in the isles
I love this! I recently also went on spending detox because I found myself impulsively buying random stuff on Amazon. I went 1 month with buying nothing except food and gas and told myself if I really need it, I can buy it later. The mindset I try to have is that I’ve gone so long without needing this new purchase, and I already have everything I need to function and be happy. Clutter also drives me crazy and I will hoard stuff if I’m not careful, because WHAT IF I NEED THIS LATER but truth is I never will 😅.
Loved this! The perspective on souvenirs was especially good - it's so tempting to buy cheap stuff while traveling but then wind up with clutter at home. I've really tried to only shop local on recent trips and it's both less overwhelming and much more special.
I love my Stasher bags. I have had mine for a few years now and love them for freezing bananas in for smoothies or bringing a snack on the go. I'm not totally plastic free and occasionally use ziplock bags but it's a lot less than before. I'm slowly building up my collection of Stasher bags. They are an investment but I've saved on buying plastic bags and not wasting feels good. Also agree on the seasonal decor. I love decorating for Christmas but all the other holidays/seasons, I have no room to store items. After moving multiple times I feel like I really have learned to declutter and not buy items I don't need.
I would say going out to eat in general is a good one. Story time... We went to a restaurant the other night that charged a 18% service fee. The waitress proceeded to tell us this was NOT the tip. The bottom they expect a 20% plus tip in suggested tips. So you are paying for overpriced food and then add 38% fees. The same place doesn’t charge the service fee for delivery but of course you are paying the delivery service. We actually researched this when we returned home and there are articles and Reddit’s about this restaurant. They also said others are trying this. It’s crazy. Edit The restaurant was Jon & Vinny’s in LA
This video was so good! I 1000% agree on not going to Frys anymore. I only shop at Aldi now and I’ve save so much money. Another thing I cut out was manis and I invested in good polish/learned how to properly do my nails and it feels so rewarding knowing you saved that money and still have pretty nails 💅
I too have recently joined a free market place on Facebook. I think it’s a great idea to be able to get things or give things that won’t end up in the landfill. I have always put large items, furniture, etc. that were in great condition proudly displayed on the curb and most of the time somebody came and picked them up that gives me real satisfaction so much so that I hate it when people put stuff out, and you can’t really see what it is! I don’t need anything, but somebody does! I remember in my younger years, not having money, and somebody giving me a coffee table, a beautiful coffee table! I still have it, and I still love it! That’s a great idea! Thanks Shelby for speaking about it! You seem very down to earth! I really enjoy watching you!
Love that you touched on this topic!! The heavy consumerism trend that seems to the new normal these days makes me feel a little overwhelmed and it’s nice to know I’m not the only one skipping out on seasonal decor… it’s not because I’m cheap I swear 😂
Great video! I stopped buying coffee every morning. Instead I got myself a nice coffee maker & just buy ground coffee to make at home. It’s cheaper, faster & tastes better since I can make it just the way I like!
Very cool and something I need to start doing as well! I had no idea that clothes donated to Goodwill/Salvation Army may still end up in a landfill? Figured they could find someone who could use them...oh well. I'll still donate when I can. I was already on board with most of what you stopped buying....like yourself, I can afford them too, but don't need to. The reusable bags is a great idea!
I hope you do more of these when they are relevant! It was a nice break from the regular content :) Also, this is such an important topic. I'm trying to find new ways I could stop mindlessly buying.
Good video. I do the same with seasonal decor. I do have a few Easter things but the way I do it is I get a few items for my gaming + work setup, a couple items for the living room and bathroom. For Christmas I do the prelit Tree for my setup (2 foot tall tree) and the living room (4 foot tall) 2 strings of very long USB LED Christmas lights so that they are long enough to do just 1 room without having to use multiple strings and some bulbs for my trees. I have also been doing a indoor garden with an AeroGarden. Its nice to have fully ripe food at my finger tips and it taste soo much better. I also like it because its nice to brighten up the room with not only white light but also some live plants that give me food during the winter time.
Great video!! I shop at a refillery for a lot of my kitchen and household staples (dish soap, spices, shampoo, flour, etc.) You just bring your own containers and a lot of the items are more affordable since you’re not paying for the container. Also great to reduce your single use plastic consumption. I’m sure you can find these stores in LA!
Love this , such great tips to cut down on cost and reduce waste. I live in a mountain town In Banff National Park and all about reducing waste and helping the community and environment. 🙌💕
These are all pretty good tips! I do think renting clothes is still a luxury if you can afford it! I personally just keep basics that never go out of style! Great video 🥰
I’ve stopped buying paper towels, I use reusable towels instead. It’s just always seemed like so much waste especially when multiple people live in the home.
Bottled water, paper plates, and paper napkins. I use the fridge filtered water and before I had one of those a Brita. I now only buy those items when I’m having a causal party and want easy cleanup.
I have one box of Christmas decorations, a few bunny things that I got around Easter and I think 2 Halloween items I've had forever. Mostly just spend money on vinyl, makeup/skincare and camera stuff. I love Trader Joes but we only have a small one here and they don't have a lot of things that I want. Love your ideas for the videos you create! They always are full of helpful and insightful information and very well done.
This is a terrific video and I love how you are thinking! Especially your plug when it came to "Trader's Joe" you are 100 percent correct about the price gouging from the other stores.
Thanks for your video. I had some reusable bags I gave up on, they were so difficult, but when I saw yours I went, "Oh, wait. They do make ones that aren't so annoying." I go through too many and bought some new reusable ones that are great. Double thanks for inspiring me to save on unnecessary plastic usage.
Instead of the reusable bags I use glass containers so I can see the items more easily, it helps me not waste as much food because I can clearly see everything I have!
I also stopped buying things from Amazon or anything related to Amazon (Whole Foods, Kindle, etc) to not support their own exploitation of consumerism!
Great video!!! I try to use reusable items and use less plastic too. I shop at Kroger in my area. I do pickup, buy sale items, use coupons and get the discount for gas. It is the best grocery in my area. Gas in my area is $2.89 a gallon, a lot cheaper than California.
I love how the bags were first because I recently stopped buying them and switched to reusable as well! I also stopped buying paper plates because my family has been blowing through them, myself included, and one day I looked at our perfectly good normal plates in the cabinet and decided it was time to stop. Yes, I do A LOT more dishes, but we don’t have to pay for water so we do cut cost this way and we’re not throwing away 10 plates a day. The souvenir thing makes sense, and how you explained how most are just meaningless junk is so true. I kid you not, there was a time a year or so ago I found Baltimore, MD mugs being sold at my local Walmart…..in Pennsylvania 🙃 not sure how that got messed up, or why they were even put out for sale, but it was insane. So yes, these items are kinda garbage lol
You didn’t mention the cost of charging. There’s peak times, off peak times, different cost of per kilowatts. Electric Vehicles are only good for people who have short commutes or hardly drive at all. The range on them suck and gets reduced during cold weather conditions, running the AC, etc. Hybrid vehicle is the best middle ground
She did mention charging. Her apartment has a flat rate of $60/month for unlimited charging. My apartment only charges $30/month. I drive about 1000 miles/month and even if I were to pay by the kWh to charge my car, my monthly cost wouldn’t be more than $35. I live in Washington which has relatively cheap electricity but even at double the cost, it’s still so much cheaper than gas for equivalent driving patterns. Plus it’s so much more fun to drive an EV! Driving a gas car now is horrible in comparison
@@amykflower that’s not what I meant or was referring to. Not everyone’s apartment, townhouse, condo, house etc offers charging for electric vehicle. I was referring to the fact that that she didn’t mention cost per kilowatt at a supercharger which is where the majority of drivers charge their teslas unless their charge it in their own home personally (not one that their complex offers) and that’s usually only if you have solar panels because otherwise it will be too expensive to charge at home if you don’t have solar panels.
@@amykflower your experience with charging costs is anecdotal and again an electric vehicle is only good for short ranges or if you hardly drive at all. I drive for work 12+ hours a day and tested out a Tesla for a month. Price per kilowatt varies and is more expensive during the day than it is during off peak hours which is either super late at night or super early in the morning. While each individual charge has cheaper it came out to almost nearly the same amount as gas weakly because of the shit range and having to charge frequently. You’re lucky to even get 190-210 miles in reality and that’s not much.
Hi, Shelby! I've got something to open up. I cringe when people wear sunglasses of crazy colors/shapes/sizes! Sunglasses that don't have UV protection are a total waste of money!
That’s not totally true. I have light sensitivity and even the cheap glasses help protect me from the neurological symptoms I get from too much sunlight. I appreciate this doesn’t apply to most people though.
@@Penguinandpear but by using non UV protection ones you’re opening you’re eyes wider in near direct sunlight burning your eyes more than you would without them on and squinting. Literally ruining your vision.
I love Trader Joe’s too but I feel like I end up getting way more processed foods there than if I go to Publix and Kroger. So now I shop at our local Farmer’s Market and then TJs and Kroger. I just rotate every now and then depending on what I need. 😂Great video Shelby!
I no longer pay for cable tv or a traditional land line. I replaced cable with streaming and the land line with a much cheaper voip (Ooma), but I could also get by with just my cell phone. Regarding the Christmas decor, we've reused that stuff for many years, including the artificial tree. Also, regarding groceries, you really have to look at the weekly ads for your local grocery stores for the best deals. That's a better approach than going to the same store every week.
Shelby, your videos are always on point! I stopped over buying; as well! Trader's Joe has such amazing deals, and I love how their workers will come out of the woodwork to help you! Love that store! 😊
I use Papaya Reusuables instead of paper towels! And I love it! Also, for laundry detergent, I started using laundry sheets instead of full jugs of detergent. Love it, never going back
PAPER TOWELS! I just buy the Ikea tea towels and use them at every meal. When people come over and ask if I have paper towels that's the only time I remember that I used to use them haha. I also never buy single use water bottles anymore. Between a refillable water bottle and a 8L bottled water jug, cant think of any reason to need the small ones anymore. Getting ready to buy some period panties so I can cut out pads and tampons. Free bleeding seems more comfortable too.
Love your content, thanks for promoting better living solutions and not consumerism! We made similar swaps at my house! I've been "going green" since 2008 and choose sustainable & natural whenever feasible even though we can afford "fancier" things. My favorite is incorporating vinegar and baking soda into our cleaning routine - it's 100% natural, good for the environment, and cost-effective. We also replaced paper towels with regular washable tea towels/hand towels and rags (repurposed old clothes cut to size). We use the cloth towels to dry our hands, use when guests visit, etc. The rags come in handy to wipe spills, handle things that stain, and clean. We have a designated set for deep cleaning. (Old socks sprayed with vinegar can be perfect for cleaning blinds and glass!)
I love that you seem to care about humanity beyond selfish desires like getting as rich as possible. For example, you don't want to become an exploitative landlord, contribute to the oil industry, or overconsume. I appreciate that from someone with $1M+ net worth
Love this! I’ve found less joy in shopping for more things I don’t need crammed in my house/closet. If i direly need it I thrift it. I only decorate for Christmas and reuse all of the decor. Wrapping paper and ribbon I buy at the thrift store-it’s sooooooo much cheaper that way Finally, I’ll shop organics I can’t grow (space limited atm) and necessities at Aldi/Lidl. I cut my normal Walmart grocery bill by 1/4TH that way!
I’m so happy to see this video! I love that you are making these changes!!! I totally understand that you aren’t a homemaker, but I love that you are finding some ways to make your own meals. I always wish that you would make your own kombucha. It’s super easy and so inexpensive to make yourself! I make my own sourdough and once you get the hang of it, it’s soooo easy, but again, I get it! You are a busy woman and honestly bread is cheap anyway! I HATE clutter and extra stuff, so I’m happy to see you are the same!
@@ShelbyChurchI would love to have this skill as well. Maybe you should try this out and make a video about it so I can get the confidence to do it or realize I should avoid the hassle. 😄 I never know what to do with the glass bottles from my Kombucha. It's difficult to find a place that recycles glass in central Alabama unfortunately.
Great video! I used to shop at Trader Joe's more before the pandemic, but got into the habit of buying at places where I could use pickup or delivery service. I'm going to go back and try Trader Joe's again as I do miss their stuff and like the atmosphere of the their stores. If they're cheaper, that would really help.
Thanks for all the ideas, I never buy bottled water, and try to avoid plastic containers and plastic silverware. I invested in some nice stainless steel water bottles and glass containers and bring my own real silverware when eating on the run or at work etc.
Something I stopped buying this year was sandwich bread, hummus, pesto, naan, pasta sauce, etc. I found so many few ingredient, easy to follow recipes on Tiktok and it's been so fun to clean up my kitchen and have more control over the ingredients I'm consuming. I love it too because it's a way to utilize and get inspired from Tiktok without participating in the overconsumption that it encourages. Once you realize how easy it is to make all these homemade foods at home, I promise you won't want to go back to store bought!!
I agree with the made in china souvenirs. I told my in laws not to buy that junk on their recent trip to Italy (they still did 🙄) but one thing I will always buy is a good sweater with a design that I could wear often especially since brands like Abercrombie sell them and I’m sure most people haven’t even been the places on their sweater. I use them often to walk my dogs and if anyone asks, I can say I’ve actually been.
Im super frugal. I never go to a gym i do home workouts, ive never ordered food from doordash, i used my clothes for years and I dont buy trendy clothes! Never get manis or pedis or eyelash extentions. I do my own! 😁 none of these tips are for me but interesting. Ok the one thing I do is buy home decor/seasonal decor!🙈
Great video! I stopped buying makeup remover pads a long time ago. Now I just use a cloth with makeup remover. Also my menstrual cup and reusable pads save me so much money!!!
Kroger has good prices if you watch the sales and Trader Joe's is not available to a lot of people. I agree with most other things especially the Made in China souvenirs! I'm inspired by your commitment even though you could afford to consume much more. Now I would like to find out what to save on shopping at Trader Joe's.
Where I live they only have two Trader Joe’s in the bigger city next to us and place them in the “high income areas”, which are about 30-45 minutes from where I live and you could definitely find a better deal at a Kroger store or even a Walmart store, instead of spending it on the gas to save a few pennies on the difference.
I agree to this if you are someone who meal plans based on the sale prices. Kroger and Aldi work for me. I have a Trader Joe’s 2 miles further than Kroger so not far away but I rarely go since the stores always so busy and the parking lot is super crowded.
Kroger is the cheapest for me. Walmart actually ain't cheap anymore, especially when I price gas, time, and headache. The few cents aren't worth it but I'm also in a small market so we don't have options.
As a guy, I bought a pair of clippers and cut my own hair now saving $25 or so every two weeks along with saving so much time. I hated sitting in a barber shop. Love your channel!!!
Great reminder for me going into a new year! I really want to purchase an ev next year so saving is much more important than buying something I really don't need.
Always liked the videos but feel in love now 😅 pretty much everything you said I've done for years. People think I'm crazy but I get no joy out of buying things that will just sit around. I also buy local since I can afford it and funnel money back into the community.
I think seasonal decor becomes more tempting to buy (or DIY) if you have kids. Kids love when the house feels more festive. Fall, Halloween, Christmas, Easter, etc.
One thing I’ve tried to drastically cut back on is Uber/Lyft etc. I live in a city with great public transit so my rule is no solo, sober, or before 10pm Ubers and I just know it’s saved me a ton of money
The first time I used food delivery I realized how expensive it was vs. just going out and buying it myself. I don't know how people don't realize this and continue to use food delivery services on a regular basis.
TH-cam is all about pushing consumerism further and your message in this video is so refreshing. Thank you Shelby! I would love more of these videos!!!!
Another alternative to workout classes is to workout at your local rec center or even some public parks have equipment. Also, an alternative to renting clothes is checking out your local Buy Nothing group.
Love all these! I also love dashing diva nail wraps instead of sns/gel manicure. I can do it myself and it doesn't destroy my nails. Plus it cost under $10 for a pack you can use 2x! Wish I could stop buying coffee on the go, but can't seem to cut that one.
This was such a refreshing video to watch from you! I love when big creators outside the climate and sustainability fields draw attention to these matters. Thanks for making this, Shelby!
:I dont orderly get them anymore "is repeated in the video at 6:45 :) It is a excellent video. I like it when you cver a topic from start to finish and I do not need to wait to get the answer till the end of the video.
Great video. I completely agree with all points. As a 5-year Tesla owner we have saved thousands and thousands of dollars on gas with zero maintenance. We don't do food delivery and we don't spend tons of money on new decorations or clothing. I've noticed a lot of TH-camrs are also toning down on the excessive decorations during the holidays. Less is more!
I LOVE that you joined your local Buy Nothing group!!! I'm and admin of a Buy Nothing group in State College, Pennsylvania, BuyNothing is GREAT!!! You should do a follow up BuyNothing video in a few months!! I agree with the souvenirs. I pretty much only buy magnets and christmas ornaments from my travels.
I agree with the bit about souvenirs. I have a Mickey Mouse coffee scoop, for example, that I use most days from a Disney World trip. And a few other practical things from trips. I like to keep ticket stubs or bits of a menu -- paper ephemera basically -- from trips that I will put in a journal.
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Love you using your platform like this, especially reminding people they dont need single use plastic baggies! ❤ P.S. .. it is buying another thing, but silicon Avocado huggers are super effective at keeping them fresh.
omg the food delivery one literally gets me every time it's awful 😵💫it's sooo expensive! every time i doordash i feel like i am just lighting my money on fire lol sometimes it's totally worth the convenience but most other times i know i could have made something just as good myself. and definitely agree with the souvenirs one! pictures are the best way to remember a trip, 100%!
I fully expect that driving an EV will be just as expensive in the future as a conventional car. One way or the other, they want that income. Tax incentives are slowly phased out over here, electricity and insurance rates are going up. In certain parts of the world home owner insurances rate soar if you own an EV because of fire risks I've heard. In the mean time they depreciate like crazy. We are not there yet.
You're right about them trying to get you anywhere they can. I went solar with an EV and then a year later CA public utilities start talking about billing people a flat fee based on their income, instead of how much energy they actually use...
Can u do a video on how to minimize things in ur home? Like for example, u showed ur Christmas decor slimmed down. I loved that idea & didn’t even think about it!
Here’s what it takes to make your electric car and what it does to the environment: I live in AZ. So when you say you “hate the oil industry”, it’s clear you don’t fully understand the semiconductor industry and it’s impacting on our environment. In the US, a single fab, Intel’s 700-acre campus in Ocotillo, Arizona, produced nearly 15,000 tons of waste in the first three months of this year, about 60% of it hazardous. It also consumed 927m gallons of fresh water, enough to fill about 1,400 Olympic swimming pools, and used 561m kilowatt-hours of energy. In addition Chip manufacturing, rather than energy consumption or hardware use, “accounts for most of the carbon output” from electronics devices, the Harvard researcher Udit Gupta and co-authors wrote in a 2020 paper. They have yet to figure out how to decarbonize the industry. TSMC alone uses 5% of Taiwans electricity and that’s rising. Their water usage and waste became a big topic of discussion as Taiwan like AZ suffers from drought. So, your “hate for the oil industry” should also be directed at those who produce semiconductor chips. And I’ll spare you on lithium batteries along with the lead in LED light bulbs polluting the land. It’s all big business no matter which side you look at. So please don’t bash the oil industry and tout your energy consuming water guzzling automobile. ESG is all about wall street just like the oil industry.
Shelby, a piece of advice for you if you don't want to lose credibility as an influencer. Stick to topics where you don't show double morals (like your and your sister's frequent flying vs environmentalism and hate for the oil industry etc).
I really appreciate you acknowledging that you can easily afford these things but don't want to mindlessly consume and add to waste. Such an important message that anyone can get on board with!
LOL! she's trying to relate to poor people and you're thanking her for it. too funny.
@@user-jd6nx1ys4f She has a huge following and doesn't HAVE to pander to "the poors" so yes, I appreciate when the wealthy among us realize their role in our consumerist society and seek to find ways to improve the situation by using their platforms to add their voice to the conversation.
She has already publicly reconsidered her part in the Air BnB craze & noted how corporations buying up housing for rentals reduces home ownership options for the lower & middle class. (Her million-dollar-Palm Springs house is not taking a home away from a low-income family)
* Most importantly for you personally: Shelby is a hard worker who appears to have a good heart. She has wealthy friends now and can influence them to steer helpful initiatives toward better futures for all of us. Don't shame her, befriend her, she can be an ally!
@@user-jd6nx1ys4f Take the opportunity to open a dialogue with someone who could influence actual solutions or sit back and keep complaining with your friends about being poor. Your choice.
The consumerism most influencers push is something that has bothered me for years. You’re one of the few influencers left I enjoy watching and I’m glad you made a video on this!
We've stopped christmas gift giving for the last 6 or so years. We realized we are blessed and no one really needs or wants anytbing.
Done the same with friends. Now with friends we plan experiences. So we go camping, or to dinner, or hiking, a show, or something along those lines. It's nice.
Takes pressure to think up a gift off, doesnt have to cost a lot, if anything, spending the day hanging out costs nothing, but we're making memories and bonding more.
I love that!!
I loooooove this Shelby! One thing I started doing recently is selling things on Facebook marketplace instead of giving to goodwill. Many of us are so afraid of scams or strangers that we just avoid this, and I used to be like that. But I've now successfully sold many things I had cluttering my house, and it's SO satisfying to see something you didn't want go to someone that will use it!! Yay for a less consumerist future🙏🏼
Same! I also post clothes for free on Fb market or on buy nothing groups. Then you know it’s actually going into the hands of someone who wants it, rather than to landfill via goodwill
Last year before we moved homes we sold extra household items or anything we knew we would upgrade and I kept a running list of how much we made and it was almost $1000, which paid for our movers. We things from a couch to mostly household appliances but definitely never overpriced anything, but would rather know it was getting a second life instead of going to a landfill of goodwill can’t sell it.
Local Buy Nothing groups are AMAZING for both donating and receiving free items. The one in my area is amazing - I’ve gotten a free kayak, home decor, maternity clothes, etc. Makes me feel more inclined to give away when I have something great I no longer need too :)
I started selling on FBM too instead of giving it away, but no one wanted to buy. So I gave it away. I think "buyers" should buy to help out those who sell. I think FBM is a complete rip off for me as a seller who really became a very nice item giver. I'm trying not to buy new things.
Loved this video. The comment about useful souvenirs was such a good message to spread. I’ve spent the last two years decluttering and it’s so transformative. If I buy stuff now I try to always buy quality (if it’s within my means) because it lasts longer so works out cheaper in the long run, doesn’t need replacing as much and better for sustainability.
May I ask which investments are good? I've been looking at a few different ones but want others' opinions as well
Thanks so much I was able to find her page and I already leave her a message
Love this. The biggest game changer for me was when I stopped purchasing disposable products (paper towels, makeup wipes, disposable razors, floss picks, etc.) I also got rid of my Amazon Prime membership. I still shop on Amazon, but having to spend a certain amount to get free shipping has drastically curbed my spending.
fyi the renting does not stop consumption - the rental company will just throw it out once the trend is over and people no longer rent the item. the key is to stop following the trends entirely and choose quality pieces that will last you a long time and look good on you
There's also the gas of all those things being moved around.
EVs are only a good deal in California. In other states like the New England states where gas is half the price, but electricity is more expensive. Depending on the situation maybe a hybrid would be more worth it to save on gas.
Great video! I’m with you on the seasonal decor. I only decorate for Christmas and I only thrift decorations. More unique that way!
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A piece of art made by a local artist is a great souvenir! If it’s something you truly like and will hang on your wall, it’s fantastic! It’s unique, it’s local, it supports the local economy and has a history to it!
I LOVE this. I’ve recently been itching to get rid of stuff. I used to feel this constant urge to buy things whenever I’d be out and about and I realized it was because I was trying to fill a void of happiness. We don’t realize how emotional decisions are the driving factor for our purchases, whether it’s food or clothes or whatever. Find happiness internally vs externally and you’ll just find yourself having more money. It’s insane
Your videos are always so fun to watch, every single one of them is done so well! It doesn't matter what the topic is, I always watch every new video you put out! I stopped buying souvenirs (I had a giant collection of fridge magnets- I hated it when I had to move) tons of makeup, clothes, shoes, home decor, a new iPhone every year, and some foods that I now grow in my garden, kitchen items that may not fit in the drawers, I stopped going to stores so I wont buy the next shiny/trendy object in the isles
I love getting flowers or plants for holiday decor. Pumpkins for halloween, tulips for easter. Pointsettia for xmas.
YES! It’s so good for mental health to acknowledge the seasons.
Thank you for using your platform to talk about sustainability! Great video, always look forward to when you post!
I love this! I recently also went on spending detox because I found myself impulsively buying random stuff on Amazon. I went 1 month with buying nothing except food and gas and told myself if I really need it, I can buy it later. The mindset I try to have is that I’ve gone so long without needing this new purchase, and I already have everything I need to function and be happy.
Clutter also drives me crazy and I will hoard stuff if I’m not careful, because WHAT IF I NEED THIS LATER but truth is I never will 😅.
Loved this! The perspective on souvenirs was especially good - it's so tempting to buy cheap stuff while traveling but then wind up with clutter at home. I've really tried to only shop local on recent trips and it's both less overwhelming and much more special.
I love my Stasher bags. I have had mine for a few years now and love them for freezing bananas in for smoothies or bringing a snack on the go. I'm not totally plastic free and occasionally use ziplock bags but it's a lot less than before. I'm slowly building up my collection of Stasher bags. They are an investment but I've saved on buying plastic bags and not wasting feels good. Also agree on the seasonal decor. I love decorating for Christmas but all the other holidays/seasons, I have no room to store items. After moving multiple times I feel like I really have learned to declutter and not buy items I don't need.
I would say going out to eat in general is a good one. Story time...
We went to a restaurant the other night that charged a 18% service fee. The waitress proceeded to tell us this was NOT the tip. The bottom they expect a 20% plus tip in suggested tips. So you are paying for overpriced food and then add 38% fees. The same place doesn’t charge the service fee for delivery but of course you are paying the delivery service.
We actually researched this when we returned home and there are articles and Reddit’s about this restaurant. They also said others are trying this. It’s crazy.
Edit The restaurant was Jon & Vinny’s in LA
This video was so good! I 1000% agree on not going to Frys anymore. I only shop at Aldi now and I’ve save so much money. Another thing I cut out was manis and I invested in good polish/learned how to properly do my nails and it feels so rewarding knowing you saved that money and still have pretty nails 💅
I too have recently joined a free market place on Facebook. I think it’s a great idea to be able to get things or give things that won’t end up in the landfill. I have always put large items, furniture, etc. that were in great condition proudly displayed on the curb and most of the time somebody came and picked them up that gives me real satisfaction so much so that I hate it when people put stuff out, and you can’t really see what it is! I don’t need anything, but somebody does! I remember in my younger years, not having money, and somebody giving me a coffee table, a beautiful coffee table! I still have it, and I still love it! That’s a great idea! Thanks Shelby for speaking about it! You seem very down to earth! I really enjoy watching you!
Love that you touched on this topic!! The heavy consumerism trend that seems to the new normal these days makes me feel a little overwhelmed and it’s nice to know I’m not the only one skipping out on seasonal decor… it’s not because I’m cheap I swear 😂
Great video! I stopped buying coffee every morning. Instead I got myself a nice coffee maker & just buy ground coffee to make at home. It’s cheaper, faster & tastes better since I can make it just the way I like!
Very cool and something I need to start doing as well! I had no idea that clothes donated to Goodwill/Salvation Army may still end up in a landfill? Figured they could find someone who could use them...oh well. I'll still donate when I can. I was already on board with most of what you stopped buying....like yourself, I can afford them too, but don't need to. The reusable bags is a great idea!
I hope you do more of these when they are relevant! It was a nice break from the regular content :)
Also, this is such an important topic. I'm trying to find new ways I could stop mindlessly buying.
Great video! And thanks for sharing what you said at the end about being able to afford these things.
Good video. I do the same with seasonal decor. I do have a few Easter things but the way I do it is I get a few items for my gaming + work setup, a couple items for the living room and bathroom. For Christmas I do the prelit Tree for my setup (2 foot tall tree) and the living room (4 foot tall) 2 strings of very long USB LED Christmas lights so that they are long enough to do just 1 room without having to use multiple strings and some bulbs for my trees.
I have also been doing a indoor garden with an AeroGarden. Its nice to have fully ripe food at my finger tips and it taste soo much better. I also like it because its nice to brighten up the room with not only white light but also some live plants that give me food during the winter time.
Shelby what a really great message so many people need to hear “Don’t be wasteful”, especially these days.
Great video!! I shop at a refillery for a lot of my kitchen and household staples (dish soap, spices, shampoo, flour, etc.) You just bring your own containers and a lot of the items are more affordable since you’re not paying for the container. Also great to reduce your single use plastic consumption. I’m sure you can find these stores in LA!
A souvenir that I love to buy is beer glasses from a brewery we visit on the trip. Very useful and a great reminder of the memories when we use them.
Love this , such great tips to cut down on cost and reduce waste. I live in a mountain town In Banff National Park and all about reducing waste and helping the community and environment. 🙌💕
These are all pretty good tips! I do think renting clothes is still a luxury if you can afford it! I personally just keep basics that never go out of style! Great video 🥰
I’ve stopped buying paper towels, I use reusable towels instead. It’s just always seemed like so much waste especially when multiple people live in the home.
Bottled water, paper plates, and paper napkins. I use the fridge filtered water and before I had one of those a Brita. I now only buy those items when I’m having a causal party and want easy cleanup.
I have one box of Christmas decorations, a few bunny things that I got around Easter and I think 2 Halloween items I've had forever. Mostly just spend money on vinyl, makeup/skincare and camera stuff. I love Trader Joes but we only have a small one here and they don't have a lot of things that I want. Love your ideas for the videos you create! They always are full of helpful and insightful information and very well done.
Yes 🙌 it is extremely satisfying to not give in to all the consumerism. YOU ARE A WISE, YOUNG LADY. Thank you ❤
This is a terrific video and I love how you are thinking! Especially your plug when it came to "Trader's Joe" you are 100 percent correct about the price gouging from the other stores.
Thanks for your video. I had some reusable bags I gave up on, they were so difficult, but when I saw yours I went, "Oh, wait. They do make ones that aren't so annoying." I go through too many and bought some new reusable ones that are great. Double thanks for inspiring me to save on unnecessary plastic usage.
Instead of the reusable bags I use glass containers so I can see the items more easily, it helps me not waste as much food because I can clearly see everything I have!
I also stopped buying things from Amazon or anything related to Amazon (Whole Foods, Kindle, etc) to not support their own exploitation of consumerism!
Great video!!! I try to use reusable items and use less plastic too. I shop at Kroger in my area. I do pickup, buy sale items, use coupons and get the discount for gas. It is the best grocery in my area. Gas in my area is $2.89 a gallon, a lot cheaper than California.
I love how the bags were first because I recently stopped buying them and switched to reusable as well! I also stopped buying paper plates because my family has been blowing through them, myself included, and one day I looked at our perfectly good normal plates in the cabinet and decided it was time to stop. Yes, I do A LOT more dishes, but we don’t have to pay for water so we do cut cost this way and we’re not throwing away 10 plates a day.
The souvenir thing makes sense, and how you explained how most are just meaningless junk is so true. I kid you not, there was a time a year or so ago I found Baltimore, MD mugs being sold at my local Walmart…..in Pennsylvania 🙃 not sure how that got messed up, or why they were even put out for sale, but it was insane. So yes, these items are kinda garbage lol
You didn’t mention the cost of charging. There’s peak times, off peak times, different cost of per kilowatts. Electric
Vehicles are only good for people who have short commutes or hardly drive at all. The range on them suck and gets reduced during cold weather conditions, running the AC, etc. Hybrid vehicle is the best middle ground
She did mention charging. Her apartment has a flat rate of $60/month for unlimited charging. My apartment only charges $30/month. I drive about 1000 miles/month and even if I were to pay by the kWh to charge my car, my monthly cost wouldn’t be more than $35. I live in Washington which has relatively cheap electricity but even at double the cost, it’s still so much cheaper than gas for equivalent driving patterns. Plus it’s so much more fun to drive an EV! Driving a gas car now is horrible in comparison
@@amykflower that’s not what I meant or was referring to. Not everyone’s apartment, townhouse, condo, house etc offers charging for electric vehicle. I was referring to the fact that that she didn’t mention cost per kilowatt at a supercharger which is where the majority of drivers charge their teslas unless their charge it in their own home personally (not one that their complex offers) and that’s usually only if you have solar panels because otherwise it will be too expensive to charge at home if you don’t have solar panels.
@@amykflower your experience with charging costs is anecdotal and again an electric vehicle is only good for short ranges or if you hardly drive at all. I drive for work 12+ hours a day and tested out a Tesla for a month. Price per kilowatt varies and is more expensive during the day than it is during off peak hours which is either super late at night or super early in the morning. While each individual charge has cheaper it came out to almost nearly the same amount as gas weakly because of the shit range and having to charge frequently. You’re lucky to even get 190-210 miles in reality and that’s not much.
Hi, Shelby! I've got something to open up. I cringe when people wear sunglasses of crazy colors/shapes/sizes! Sunglasses that don't have UV protection are a total waste of money!
That’s not totally true. I have light sensitivity and even the cheap glasses help protect me from the neurological symptoms I get from too much sunlight. I appreciate this doesn’t apply to most people though.
@@Penguinandpearthe point is your eyes aren’t protected from UV rays and it’s causing damage.
@@Luciferisking512 I understand your point and it’s valid but that isn’t sunglasses only benefit as you stated, which I highlighted.
@@Penguinandpear but by using non UV protection ones you’re opening you’re eyes wider in near direct sunlight burning your eyes more than you would without them on and squinting. Literally ruining your vision.
@@Charlie_Nice of course I do. They have more than one function. I explained above.
I love Trader Joe’s too but I feel like I end up getting way more processed foods there than if I go to Publix and Kroger. So now I shop at our local Farmer’s Market and then TJs and Kroger. I just rotate every now and then depending on what I need. 😂Great video Shelby!
I no longer pay for cable tv or a traditional land line. I replaced cable with streaming and the land line with a much cheaper voip (Ooma), but I could also get by with just my cell phone. Regarding the Christmas decor, we've reused that stuff for many years, including the artificial tree. Also, regarding groceries, you really have to look at the weekly ads for your local grocery stores for the best deals. That's a better approach than going to the same store every week.
Shelby, your videos are always on point! I stopped over buying; as well! Trader's Joe has such amazing deals, and I love how their workers will come out of the woodwork to help you! Love that store! 😊
I use Papaya Reusuables instead of paper towels! And I love it! Also, for laundry detergent, I started using laundry sheets instead of full jugs of detergent. Love it, never going back
PAPER TOWELS! I just buy the Ikea tea towels and use them at every meal. When people come over and ask if I have paper towels that's the only time I remember that I used to use them haha. I also never buy single use water bottles anymore. Between a refillable water bottle and a 8L bottled water jug, cant think of any reason to need the small ones anymore. Getting ready to buy some period panties so I can cut out pads and tampons. Free bleeding seems more comfortable too.
Love your content, thanks for promoting better living solutions and not consumerism!
We made similar swaps at my house! I've been "going green" since 2008 and choose sustainable & natural whenever feasible even though we can afford "fancier" things. My favorite is incorporating vinegar and baking soda into our cleaning routine - it's 100% natural, good for the environment, and cost-effective.
We also replaced paper towels with regular washable tea towels/hand towels and rags (repurposed old clothes cut to size). We use the cloth towels to dry our hands, use when guests visit, etc. The rags come in handy to wipe spills, handle things that stain, and clean. We have a designated set for deep cleaning. (Old socks sprayed with vinegar can be perfect for cleaning blinds and glass!)
I love that you seem to care about humanity beyond selfish desires like getting as rich as possible. For example, you don't want to become an exploitative landlord, contribute to the oil industry, or overconsume. I appreciate that from someone with $1M+ net worth
Love this! I’ve found less joy in shopping for more things I don’t need crammed in my house/closet. If i direly need it I thrift it.
I only decorate for Christmas and reuse all of the decor. Wrapping paper and ribbon I buy at the thrift store-it’s sooooooo much cheaper that way
Finally, I’ll shop organics I can’t grow (space limited atm) and necessities at Aldi/Lidl. I cut my normal Walmart grocery bill by 1/4TH that way!
I’m so happy to see this video! I love that you are making these changes!!! I totally understand that you aren’t a homemaker, but I love that you are finding some ways to make your own meals. I always wish that you would make your own kombucha. It’s super easy and so inexpensive to make yourself!
I make my own sourdough and once you get the hang of it, it’s soooo easy, but again, I get it! You are a busy woman and honestly bread is cheap anyway!
I HATE clutter and extra stuff, so I’m happy to see you are the same!
Omg I want to try making kombucha haha
@@ShelbyChurchI would love to have this skill as well. Maybe you should try this out and make a video about it so I can get the confidence to do it or realize I should avoid the hassle. 😄
I never know what to do with the glass bottles from my Kombucha. It's difficult to find a place that recycles glass in central Alabama unfortunately.
SUCH great reminders. Thank you!!
IM SO HAPPY TOU MADE THIS VIDEO. I quite literally was planning a similar video. Yay for making a positive impact and saving money!!!
Yay love that!! Can’t wait to watch yours too!!
Good tip for souvenirs (and just gifts in general): Buy consumables. Wine from France. Olive Oil from Italy. Chocolate from Switzerland etc.
Love that!! Consumables that are local is a great (and delicious) idea
Great video! I used to shop at Trader Joe's more before the pandemic, but got into the habit of buying at places where I could use pickup or delivery service. I'm going to go back and try Trader Joe's again as I do miss their stuff and like the atmosphere of the their stores. If they're cheaper, that would really help.
Thanks for all the ideas, I never buy bottled water, and try to avoid plastic containers and plastic silverware. I invested in some nice stainless steel water bottles and glass containers and bring my own real silverware when eating on the run or at work etc.
Your videos are very insightful! I like the souvenir idea “pictures”
7:25 I’m with you on this one! I want a tree, maybe a seasonal candle, and that’s it!
Something I stopped buying this year was sandwich bread, hummus, pesto, naan, pasta sauce, etc. I found so many few ingredient, easy to follow recipes on Tiktok and it's been so fun to clean up my kitchen and have more control over the ingredients I'm consuming. I love it too because it's a way to utilize and get inspired from Tiktok without participating in the overconsumption that it encourages. Once you realize how easy it is to make all these homemade foods at home, I promise you won't want to go back to store bought!!
I agree with the made in china souvenirs. I told my in laws not to buy that junk on their recent trip to Italy (they still did 🙄) but one thing I will always buy is a good sweater with a design that I could wear often especially since brands like Abercrombie sell them and I’m sure most people haven’t even been the places on their sweater. I use them often to walk my dogs and if anyone asks, I can say I’ve actually been.
Im super frugal. I never go to a gym i do home workouts, ive never ordered food from doordash, i used my clothes for years and I dont buy trendy clothes! Never get manis or pedis or eyelash extentions. I do my own! 😁 none of these tips are for me but interesting. Ok the one thing I do is buy home decor/seasonal decor!🙈
Great video! I stopped buying makeup remover pads a long time ago. Now I just use a cloth with makeup remover. Also my menstrual cup and reusable pads save me so much money!!!
Kroger has good prices if you watch the sales and Trader Joe's is not available to a lot of people. I agree with most other things especially the Made in China souvenirs! I'm inspired by your commitment even though you could afford to consume much more. Now I would like to find out what to save on shopping at Trader Joe's.
Where I live they only have two Trader Joe’s in the bigger city next to us and place them in the “high income areas”, which are about 30-45 minutes from where I live and you could definitely find a better deal at a Kroger store or even a Walmart store, instead of spending it on the gas to save a few pennies on the difference.
I agree to this if you are someone who meal plans based on the sale prices. Kroger and Aldi work for me. I have a Trader Joe’s 2 miles further than Kroger so not far away but I rarely go since the stores always so busy and the parking lot is super crowded.
Kroger is the cheapest for me. Walmart actually ain't cheap anymore, especially when I price gas, time, and headache. The few cents aren't worth it but I'm also in a small market so we don't have options.
As a guy, I bought a pair of clippers and cut my own hair now saving $25 or so every two weeks along with saving so much time.
I hated sitting in a barber shop.
Love your channel!!!
Great reminder for me going into a new year! I really want to purchase an ev next year so saving is much more important than buying something I really don't need.
Always liked the videos but feel in love now 😅 pretty much everything you said I've done for years. People think I'm crazy but I get no joy out of buying things that will just sit around. I also buy local since I can afford it and funnel money back into the community.
I think seasonal decor becomes more tempting to buy (or DIY) if you have kids.
Kids love when the house feels more festive. Fall, Halloween, Christmas, Easter, etc.
You have become a minimalist Shelby - very cool - way to go !!
One thing I’ve tried to drastically cut back on is Uber/Lyft etc. I live in a city with great public transit so my rule is no solo, sober, or before 10pm Ubers and I just know it’s saved me a ton of money
The first time I used food delivery I realized how expensive it was vs. just going out and buying it myself. I don't know how people don't realize this and continue to use food delivery services on a regular basis.
I LOVE functional souvenirs or foods that I can incorporate into my meal plans if I ever buy them.
TH-cam is all about pushing consumerism further and your message in this video is so refreshing. Thank you Shelby! I would love more of these videos!!!!
Another alternative to workout classes is to workout at your local rec center or even some public parks have equipment.
Also, an alternative to renting clothes is checking out your local Buy Nothing group.
I really loved this! Thank you!
Shelby, a makeup tip if you want to try, primer potion on your eyelashes then mascara. You'll be amazed. I've never done eyelash extensions.
Love all these! I also love dashing diva nail wraps instead of sns/gel manicure. I can do it myself and it doesn't destroy my nails. Plus it cost under $10 for a pack you can use 2x! Wish I could stop buying coffee on the go, but can't seem to cut that one.
Oh I’m gonna try those!!
Love this one!!
I cut back on Christmas ornaments too! I just use the same ones from last year over and over.
I agree with everything. Except the workout classes. I buy in bulk packages. The highlight of my week
This was such a refreshing video to watch from you! I love when big creators outside the climate and sustainability fields draw attention to these matters. Thanks for making this, Shelby!
:I dont orderly get them anymore "is repeated in the video at 6:45 :) It is a excellent video. I like it when you cver a topic from start to finish and
I do not need to wait to get the answer till the end of the video.
Great video. I completely agree with all points. As a 5-year Tesla owner we have saved thousands and thousands of dollars on gas with zero maintenance. We don't do food delivery and we don't spend tons of money on new decorations or clothing. I've noticed a lot of TH-camrs are also toning down on the excessive decorations during the holidays. Less is more!
I LOVE that you joined your local Buy Nothing group!!! I'm and admin of a Buy Nothing group in State College, Pennsylvania, BuyNothing is GREAT!!! You should do a follow up BuyNothing video in a few months!!
I agree with the souvenirs. I pretty much only buy magnets and christmas ornaments from my travels.
You seem so much more inspired in LA! I'm so happy for you.
I have so much respect for you! I agree with everything you said and I have lived like this for a very long time. Spend on emotions not on things.
I agree with the bit about souvenirs. I have a Mickey Mouse coffee scoop, for example, that I use most days from a Disney World trip. And a few other practical things from trips. I like to keep ticket stubs or bits of a menu -- paper ephemera basically -- from trips that I will put in a journal.
This is so awesome! I thought I was saving money/environment until you brought up these points! Keep up your great work!
You are so down to earth. Keep being you ❤
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This is good advice before the holidays, when wasteful spending tends to be more common.😊
This video posting right after I've just returned from spending 80 bucks at Target after I went in "just to look around" is so funny to me 😂
Love this so much! These decisions not only save money but lower your carbon footprint! Great job
Love you using your platform like this, especially reminding people they dont need single use plastic baggies! ❤ P.S. .. it is buying another thing, but silicon Avocado huggers are super effective at keeping them fresh.
omg the food delivery one literally gets me every time it's awful 😵💫it's sooo expensive! every time i doordash i feel like i am just lighting my money on fire lol sometimes it's totally worth the convenience but most other times i know i could have made something just as good myself. and definitely agree with the souvenirs one! pictures are the best way to remember a trip, 100%!
I love this video. I also love your couch where did you get it? Wish more TH-camrs was like this
I fully expect that driving an EV will be just as expensive in the future as a conventional car. One way or the other, they want that income. Tax incentives are slowly phased out over here, electricity and insurance rates are going up. In certain parts of the world home owner insurances rate soar if you own an EV because of fire risks I've heard. In the mean time they depreciate like crazy. We are not there yet.
Agreed. I've also heard that the cost of replacing the older batteries is colossal.
You're right about them trying to get you anywhere they can. I went solar with an EV and then a year later CA public utilities start talking about billing people a flat fee based on their income, instead of how much energy they actually use...
Can u do a video on how to minimize things in ur home? Like for example, u showed ur Christmas decor slimmed down. I loved that idea & didn’t even think about it!
Great video! Agree with your statements 🙌 also, your sofa is sooooo beautiful. Where did you get it from?
Thank you 🙏
Here’s what it takes to make your electric car and what it does to the environment: I live in AZ. So when you say you “hate the oil industry”, it’s clear you don’t fully understand the semiconductor industry and it’s impacting on our environment.
In the US, a single fab, Intel’s 700-acre campus in Ocotillo, Arizona, produced nearly 15,000 tons of waste in the first three months of this year, about 60% of it hazardous. It also consumed 927m gallons of fresh water, enough to fill about 1,400 Olympic swimming pools, and used 561m kilowatt-hours of energy.
In addition Chip manufacturing, rather than energy consumption or hardware use, “accounts for most of the carbon output” from electronics devices, the Harvard researcher Udit Gupta and co-authors wrote in a 2020 paper. They have yet to figure out how to decarbonize the industry. TSMC alone uses 5% of Taiwans electricity and that’s rising. Their water usage and waste became a big topic of discussion as Taiwan like AZ suffers from drought. So, your “hate for the oil industry” should also be directed at those who produce semiconductor chips. And I’ll spare you on lithium batteries along with the lead in LED light bulbs polluting the land. It’s all big business no matter which side you look at.
So please don’t bash the oil industry and tout your energy consuming water guzzling automobile. ESG is all about wall street just like the oil industry.
Interesting I’ll look into it. All modern cars have chips, not just EV’s btw
Shelby, a piece of advice for you if you don't want to lose credibility as an influencer. Stick to topics where you don't show double morals (like your and your sister's frequent flying vs environmentalism and hate for the oil industry etc).