if you have to get a plastic bag for whatever reason - use it more than once! we keep a couple of plastic bags at home for my boyfriend to carry his stinky hockey gear in but they will be used until they fall apart (like 10times or more). so if every plastic bag was used 10times instead of once we needed 10times less plastic bags which would already make a huge difference.
We could also wash zip lock bags that had frozen veggies, and reuse it. Plus, most grocery stores now have a recycling bin for plastic bags, so if we have any extras we can just take them there.
i always carry a plastic bag with me wrapped by a ponytail. it fits my backpack and smaller shoulder bag, so if i end up buying something, i wont have to buy a bag (so happy ive noticed pretty much all clothing stores in my area are charging for plastic bags now). i think it already has a few holes in it, but after its done, ill start carrying some canvas bag (my grandma is making me one that goes to a really small space yay)
@@deby4679 I reuse any bags with zip locks! My rice comes in a 5 lb plastic bag and we reuse them for freezing food scraps (I also use it to get ice from fountain drink machines when traveling with a cooler)
i’m a teen and i still live w my mom so i don’t have complete control over how much waste we produce but i’ve started by using a water bottle refusing a straw or bags at stores and restaurants it’s not much but it makes me feel really great to even do a little bit
That’s great 💕 encourage your parents to do the same but with compassion! When I was a teenager I just complained about the stuff I disagreed with 😒 nothing changed (big surprise)
I also live with my family and what I figured is if I don't use plastic stuff (specially when it comes to food and bathroom, not really about utensils), I don't produce plastic garbage so my family produces less plastic garbage as well. Like we buy these shower gel in plastic bottles. Imagine 3 people using it in 6 days (so it takes 18 usage days for a bottle), it makes 5 bottles a month and 60 a year. But if I start to use a bar soap, it's 9 days for a bottle (18/2 other family members), which is only about 40 bottles a year for our house. Reduces the amount of bottles by 1/3 because there are 3 people using the shower gel rn. I just got this soap yesterday and it was packed in a paper so pretty cool, wanna try it out. I also got myself a bamboo toothbrush and glass food container to take my food with me in (the cover is made of plastic tho). I do believe starting with smaller steps is the best you can do and I start by buying plastic free or reduced plastic stuff that is supposed to last longer. Like I was in Ikea yesterday due to my room renovation and chose material and rattan boxes for storing my possessions instead of cheaper but plastic ones.
i got my indian takeaway in my own container the other night and was given extra free poppadoms (spelling?) & a note thanking me for using my own containers
I am a seamstress and you would be AMAZED at the amount of things I can make or reuse because of this life skill. Everyone, please, learn how to sew!! Even if it's just to sew a button back on. I've had people come to me and when I tell them it will cost them $15 to fix some article of clothing, they end up throwing it out and buying a new one because it's the same cost or cheaper!! So much waste!! If you do the work yourself, it's free!!!!
Yes! Being able to do basic crafts is so helpful. For instance, I just bought a bra that is just not the right shape for me, and would have been useless - but I’m going to alter it this afternoon. 😃
Princess Fairy Snacks My mother in law taught me the basics but TH-cam has transformed my skill to the next level! Find a second hand machine or a basic one to learn on. Then find a TH-cam channel that you enjoy 😊 you can do it! Even hand sewing is better than nothing and for that you just need needle and thread. Good luck and give it a try!!
Since moving in the UK I realised that buying veggies in bulk in big super markets is not common. In Greece we mostly have local and seasonal fruit and veggies that are not packaged. And people tend to not trust packaged pre-made food or imported. So that situation is not THAT extreme in all countries. UK citizens have very bad food culture and education.
Thats true, but unfortunately greeks know nothing about recycling, theres so much use of plasic here and people dont even care about putting it in the right bin :(
Alexandra Tsk the reason is also the wheather. Many vegetables and fruits just dont grow in the UK but do grow in the warmer climate of Greece. If things are imported it has to be packaged to avoid food waste
Oh gosh before I kinda figured that most people go vegetarian or vegan because they didn't want to hurt animals but I didn't even realize that meat industries produced so much waste until you put it into perspective! I'm definitely gonna do more research. I myself am not vegan or vegetarian, but I have been planning on incorporating more vegan meals in my diet because it's just healthier and gets me into the habit of cooking at home, but now I know it helps the earth way more than I thought to! (Btw I love your recipe videos because they show its so much easier than I thought to find/make vegan meals plus I've been trying to be more minimalistic because of the waste I found myself producing in my everyday life) thank you so much for your videos and perspective!!
I am not vegetarian too. But I can still eat less meat. Mostly beef and pig meet. It is not that hard because i like chicken more anyway. Eating fish is also ok in my opinion. I don't think I will go vegan because I often use milk and eggs.
I'd be happy to eat less meat and dairy where possible. Due to my dietary restrictions, I cannot physically live on a vegan diet but vegetarian and vegan dishes I can add to my weekly diet 😁
@@judimoss3250 cis just means cisgender. meaning you identify with the gender you where assigned at birth. theres no reason to be careful saying "cis". if you arent cis then you're trans in some form or another, thats how the terminology works.
Anyone in 2019??? I’m so surprised I wasn’t aware of climate change and the plastic crisis in 2018. I’m glad that I’m realizing what is happening and I’d like to say thank you so much for making this video
This is such an important message.... As an environmental engineering student I am so happy to see people taking these things into their own hands, since the politicians aren't aknowleding all aspects off environmental challenges. I agree with most of your recomendations and just wanted to add something. Plastic in the oceans are created by waste. BUT a lot of the microplastic in the oceans are do to fibres from clothes(washing your clothes) and run of water from roads containing polymers from tires (Found this in some research from the Danish Technical University). Even more so it is do to some countries not handelling their waste properly. This is a great problem in developing countries, but as alot of people will know, the western world also have some way to go. This is why it is SO so important that each and everyone of us are aware of the environmental problems, but also support green initiatives around the world. But just as you have shown here, it starts in the home. And what you are doing here is great! - much love from Denmark
I never posted any comments on youtube. Not even on my favourite youtubers' videos. But I really appreciate your effort in spreading the "use-less/waste-less" message. :) So glad that you made this video because finally I got to see some unique content on my subscription list (not another food haul / shopping haul / morning routine / monthly favourites / GRWM types of videos)!
That's why Theo is happy about the particular phrase "people who have periods" because in todays world it's absolutely normal to have more than born women and born men ... grow up. You live in a world where people can actually tollerte each other u know? :)
Are you saying you're not obligated by law to recycle? That's crazy! I live in Italy and as bigger towns have their own management issues, every small village/medium town do recycle everything! Every day of the week is for some type of trash (food scrapes, plastics, metal, paper) and we put it outside in the late evening/during night. @6 a.m. is taken away and if any irregularity occur they will give you a ticket, I think it's a awesome way to work it out
In Greece recycling is horrible, it's not obligatory and people who do recycle don't know how to do it properly and end up contaminating the whole bin. Also everything is recycled in one huge bin
Recycling is better than nothing, but it is certainly not the answer. We often feel “okay” about buying something in plastic if we think, “oh well, it’s recyclable.” What we are finding here, in the states, is that a great majority of what we put to recycle is ending up in the landfill anyway. There’s a lack of buyers, the plastic is often contaminated because people don’t clean things well, or they throw in things that are not recyclable and the whole lot gets tossed. So we all need to think, like this video suggests, REDUCE, REUSE, and then recycle.
I watched this after shopping at Morrison’s for a change as I was over that side of town. They have a range of ‘Wonky Veg’, excellent I thought, I’m only going to be juicing the lemons so I don’t care what they look like. The Wonky ones were not only in a plastic wrapper BUT ALSO IN A PLASTIC TRAY INSIDE THE WRAPPER!!! 🤬 WTF! I expressed my displeasure slightly louder than was appropriate and alarmed a dear old lady buying oranges, I probably shouldn’t be allowed out on my own. I appreciate supermarkets efforts to use less than perfect produce but they still have a way to go. Rant over. This video was excellent by the way! Hugs x
Hi! This video is great, I’d like to reduce waste and that definitely shown me how. One thing I have noticed ikea has is silicone lids (they’re called overmats) that stretch out and you can put them around jars, veggies so they don’t dry out and other things - I think it’s great solution to replace cling film and also keep stuff fresh for longer 😊
These are some great tips! I purchase in bulk and use my own bags. This sounds silly but I have a coat rack next to the door. After I unpack all of my groceries, I immediately take all of my bags stuff them in a tote and hang them on top of my car keys. It is a fail proof. I never leave home without them. This prevents me from purchasing more reusable bags or getting a plastic bags due to forgetfulness. I have way less trash. Staying on trend was hard to let go of at first but now I feel so free. I love this lifestyle and I’m super grateful to have great people like you take the time to share your learning experiences. Thank you.
"people with periods" as a trans man that used to menstruate, /Thank. You./ There's a bulk buying group in my nearby city I've been excited to go and try out, I really want to see if they have dye free/scent free laundry detergent and baking soda and other cleaning supplies so I have to buy less cleaning things in plastic containers!
Hey Mads, thanks for this video it was so beautifully edited and well thought out. Thank you for using your reach to talk about such an important topic
Sustainably Vegan Ciao! I'm Val from Italy. And would love to tell you that I do absolutely appreciate your ideas..sadly in Italy we can't go with our own bags to the super market/market as Europe United gave ysw new rules. We must use and pay only for biodegradable bags, not re-usable. So.. hope you'll keep yourselves of of Europe or you won't be able to do that, anymore... beware guys. Keep it brexiting if you wanna survive..don't believe to their lies!
Small jars are great sustainable alternatives to using single use plastic baggies for on the go snacking. You can also use them (and empty candle jars) to plant succulents in. You can find many reusable bags, cups, and coasters for free at street festivals. I also have repurposed a Pringle’s container to hold bulk sunflower seeds, along with a plastic pencil pouch as a reusable ziplock bag. A more sustainable lifestyle is doable, but it takes patience and creativity.
thank you for all those wonderful points.. especially the ones to make/ rebuild furniture or whatever you have. The fad of just everything brand new is killing our planet. Also the point to use whatever we already have is crucial, coz going minimal or zero waste does not just mean to throw all plastic we already possess and bring lovely looking wood/ glass alternative.. disposing responsibly is so important.
You're so right. I'm 60 and just had 2 sofas in my life, 3 fridges (they went down) and so on. My home is not for the magazines, it's the place I live in, trying to do my best to not be a burden on nature and it's resources.
Freezing food that is about to go bad and you don't know what to do with it is a great idea that never crossed my mind. Thank you! I feel ashamed for leaving that banana rot because I didn't feel like oatmeal for breakfast, when I could have saved it for now, when I do want oatmeal and I have no bananas!
Thank you. This was excellent. I know it's difficult to make these changes while enduring the everyday stresses that confront young working people these days. It takes a lot of effort. As a soon to be 67 yr old, I hope you will ask people you know who are retired to help. We sometimes have gardens and would love the compost. We have skills, like sewing or building skills and would be willing to share our knowledge of a particular subject. But, most of all, we regret the state of our planet that we , unfortunately, did not recognize needed our help so badly . We held the first Earth Day, but fell into the routine of our daily lives as we grew older. We failed to ask our elders for help. We, most of all, would appreciate the opportunity to make recompense. I think I speak for most of the Hippe generation.
It's totally true, definitely doing your best is so important! I know for me, when I get overwhelmed or start feeling guilty over not being 100% zero waste, I end up feeling defeated. I have to remind myself that every bit that we do propels us to progress. I just posted a video regarding this. Thank you for sharing your tips and spreading the message! Beautiful shots too!
I'm a vegetarian since 3.5 years. I always bring my own bags and say no to plastic bags. I have a similar water bottle and love it. I try to do more, but it's hard sometimes. My parents compost in the garden and we also recycle. I try to buy less stuff I don't need and today I cleaned my room an throw out many many stuff. I'm trying to use less plastic and be more like you :D
Maddie, I absolutely loved this video! Love your style of editing and all you stand for! It's clear how much time and effort you put into your videos and it's very much appreciated! Keep producing such great and IMPORTANT content! Would love to see more stuff like this from you :)
One of my favorite things to do to reduce clothes waste is to repurpose the fabric into something new! I'm currently sewing a t shirt blanket for a friend, and have used jeans to make a dog bed in the past! If it can't be donated because it's not in great condition, it usually goes into my sewing pile!
What has helped me so much is be careful who follow and watch even on TH-cam. For example I watched a girl who liked random subscription boxes. So at one point I had 4 to 5 boxes coming in each month. Ever since I have started watching this channel I have one subscription box which is for books and I have also decluttered and bought less things.
I use a hessian sack for our household garbage bag, hang a small plastic bag (from bread or produce) just inside it for non-compostable/wet waste. It’s great, we have completely stopped using plastic bin bags and the sacks rotate out of the bin and into the wash on a weekly basis. They aren’t even gross because of the thought I put into the system, never any smells unless someone puts a cigarette butt in there.
Very good and helpful tips! Thank you. I am working on reducing, and buying more reusable products. I have the basics like water bottle, water filter, and shopping bags. I have reduced my toiletries from 27 items to 9. This is the bare minimum for me. Still trying to reduce other items besides toiletries that I use a lot. I got rid of my car thanks to Jesus and the Scriptures that talk about not having possessions here on earth. My very last step will be composting. We don't dump a lot of food because we eat leftovers like crazy, but things like banana and orange peels still needs help. I am taking things day by day and becoming more conscious of my waste. Please keep showing more videos like these to help us decrease waste even more. Once again, thank you for bringing awareness on this topic.
Meal planning is so huge for us. We only buy what we’re going to be eating. Helps us stay on budget too. We have been able to spend the same amount of money on food per week for 10 years now $75 per week for 2 people.
I love your videos soo much, I come from school and just turn on the video. I am trying to be minimalist but I am not vegan and i still watch your cooking videos. I think it is because they are very calm and relaxing and you are so positive. Keep up the good work.
The editing, the tips, the facts, the music, the filming, the estetics, the quality, the inclusive language, the kind attitude ... What isn't great with this video? xx + 4:20 would take me maany re-takes haha
Ive recently started minimizing my daily beauty routine--incorporating more natural/organic options and removing many unnecessary steps. By doing so I'm indirectly minimizing my carbon footprint and plastic consumption, while decreasing the chemicals I'm slathering on daily.
A heads up for people interested in growing food, if you dont have space, I would 100% recomend allotments! Over in the uk in my area, its £40 a YEAR for a properly large amount of space! Only £40! It's so easy to grow food, even if you dont classify yourself has having a green thumb, and makes all the difference. Happy gardening :)
Modern day landfills can recycle methane gas. We lived near one that generated electricity to run an entire prison complex. Glad you mentioned not using straws. They're such a waste. Vermiculture uses kitchen scraps to raise earth worms. Can even be done in an apartment. The castings feed your plants the fertilizer they need. Good ideas on your vid.
I don’t like the thought of plastic inside of me yet reusable liners & pads are life changing. I’m surprised how much I like pads over tampons now (there are reusable tampons too FYI...I’ve seen crocheted ones on Etsy.) It’s a relief to me to know there are numerous options to stop single-use waste for this.
More than 10 years ago, I started using cloth hankies and napkins - which I made using fabric left over from previous projects. I have to say, linen napkins are a treat that only gets better the more you wash them! And, while I have cut down tremendously on my use of paper towels (mostly, just to clean up after the cat - the really ick things), I do still use one roll about every other month. Working on it!
Something I’ve noticed people don’t seem to think of: If you’re flying somewhere, you can get an empty water bottle through the security check and fill it up in a water fountain afterwards. Saves money and plastic.
I am a non-social vegan. I am vegan at home but on trips and going. out with friends, i don't stick to it strictly, and when travelling I will try the local foods despite their meat and animal content because I don't want to miss out on those rare experience. I actively tried to avoid it but if its in there I don't bother to munch. if i allow myself flexibility i can stick to veganism but if i dont i would give up, i dont wont to give up.
Over The Page I’m similar but I don’t eat meat or take out the meat from dishes. For example soup with chicken broth I’ll still eat. It’s too hard to avoid it when eating out and people will think ur crazy
Cool video. Thank you for the channel. I compost everything and I'm proud I recently started work at a restaurant and I took the food waste to compost in my urban garden. It made me feel so happy and free, even though I was working in the biggest city of my country at a flashy shopping mall restaurant - not a sustainable organic please. It proves it's possible to convince people to give you their waste free to use as composting material, while secretly helping reduce methane in the landfills . I feel like a top secret eco agent lol it's very much fun in the times of such enormous stress.i actually started composting for a therapy - the need to every three days go into the forest to deposit my compost, makes me feel much much better. Cheers, have a great day! :)
I bike to work every day and also I buy DVDs on rebuy :) I also always send my phone away to be repaired and not going to the bakery every morning saved me 28€ every month :) and you can reuse packages from Amazon to send your Christmas presents in, this will also save you some money ;)
there is a lot of stuff I buy reduced, food I love but would never pay full price for. that way they wont have to throw it away and I get to treat myself 😎 win-win.
I love trying some of these things but get so frustrated when it doesn’t work out. Perfect example is the period cup 😩 just was a bad experience. But it’s great to know your options and give it a try. Changing a couple of your habits can really make a difference.
These are all such tactical solutions to the waste issues we are dealing with. I already follow a low waste life style but even just the reminder helps every once in a while. Thankyou! Wonderful video, one of my favorites thus far!
I suppose it depends how sensitive one is to plastic. Physically, I mean. I am sufficiently sensitive that I have disposed of all the plastic I could, in my kitchen and personal care items. It's not easy. In my case, though, It's worth being able to breathe.
Go girl! I've been meaning to compost/find a compost drop off in my area and you gave me that final push. Just located one and rummaged through my trash to get out all of the food scraps and WOW! Totally blown away by how much food scraps took up most of my garbage.
Great video! I'm not sure everyone needs a silicone mat though. I've never used any parchment paper or silicone mat and everything is fine. Also, I would really like to let out one of my biggest frustration: my local health store is nothing but plastic, plastic, plastic.
your videos are my favourite and you are so motivating to me i all aspects of my life! Self-love, veganism, minimalism, reducing waste, travelling, saving money and even getting up the courage to soon start my own youtube channel! thank you for that ❤️ keep up the amazing work you're doing!
This video is amazing and I appriciate your reducing waste ways. It is wonderful to care about the Earth. Thank you for making this video. I love your channel so much! Your channel is my relief time 😊☺️
Great video! Thank you 🙏 I've been trying to make these changes and it makes me really happy. Just wanted to mention that thrift shopping actually often is not as sustainable, because a lot of thrift shops transport the clothes all over the world. This is important to consider. Clothes swaps and local thrift shops that take in clothes from that specific city are more sustainable options.
*YOU CERTAINLY HAVE DONE YOUR WORK. I LIKE THE NOT BUYING NEW CLOTHES. REUSABLE BAGS. COMPOSTING. I AM FEELING REALLY CONVICTED. AND SO NOW I AM GOING TO GO HOME AND MAKE PRODUCE BAGS, OUT OF OLD LACE TABLE CLOTH & CURTAINS. I AM VEGAN. WELL, ALMOST ALL THE TIME. MY MOM STILL MAKES MEALS WITH MEAT. AND SOMETIMES I EAT DINNER & HAVE CHICKEN. I LIKE THE BEING HANDY & REPAIRING CLOTHES. I LOVE REUSING & RECREATING THINGS FROM OLD THINGS. I HAVE AN OBSESSION WITH JARS TOO. LOVE THE PICKING UP AFTER YOURSELF. UP HERE IN THE NORTH, CANADA. WHEN THE SNOW MELTS, THE BOULEVARDS ARE FULL OF TRASH. IF PEOPLE PICKED UP AFTER THEMSELF, IT WOULD NOT BE THERE.*
i've been looking more and more into ways to reduce my footprint and videos like this one are so motivating (and informative!). thank you so much for sharing madeleine!! ♥♥
I loved this! Thank you for giving me some new ideas on reducing waste. One habbit I've been getting into is to not allow myself to get a coffee, takeout, etc. if I don't have a dish of my own to put it in. It helps the budget and the environment! We also try to make every food we can from scratch. It's better tasting, saves money and reduces waste. Plus, it's fun!
1. Stop buying new things. 2. Avoid plastic wrapping. 3. Bring your own bag. 4. Shop local. 5. Buy in bulk. 6. Avoid single use plastic. 7. Re-usable water bottle. 8. Re-usable cutlery. 9. Say no to straws. 10. Loose leaf tea. 11. Thrift shops. 12. Buy second hand electronics. 13. Compost your food. 14. Don't throw away food. 15. Meal plan. 16. Go vegan. 17. Learn how to cook. 18. Silicone mats. 19. Say no to trends. 20. Recycle. 21. Menstrual cup. 22. Repair old items. 23. Make your own forniture. 24. Use up old stuff. 25. Go on a budget. 26. Grown your own food. 27. Vegetable boxes. 28. Re-use jars. 29. Pick up after yourself. 30. Buy reduced items.
I freaking love this video! I needed this so badly! I've been wanting to reduce my plastic consumption for so long and didn't really know where to start but now I do! I am also transitioning into a plant based diet at the moment so it's nice to know that's good for the planet too. Nice one gal, this video is awesome and I will 100% be sharing it around
Yay so happy to hear it’s helped! And also that you’re trying to reduce your waste as well as transitioning to plant based! My biggest tip is to not be hard on yourself. You’re doing amazing just by making the switch ❤️
Thank you so much! I've just shared this on my social media, it's so important to realise these things really do matter and affect the planet. Have a lush day pal
something about the loose leaf tea, i live in australia and have easy access to compost facilities (which people might not so i totally understand if you cant) so i put my used teabags in the compost, just an idea for those who throw theirs in the bin ❤️
I really appreciate you mentioning buying reduced items. That food will just get thrown away, but if you go home and use it in a couple days or freeze it then it will be good and not wasted. If I get items in plastic containers I try to reuse them.
If I do but reduced veggies in clear plastic containers, I keep them to grow my sprouts in or germinate seeds for planting. They are great, like minni greenhouses.
Maintain your stuff. It means that you have to repair it less often. Change your oil, vacuum the back of your fridge and clothes dry ( unplug first!) clean your vacuum filters right after doing the whole house so that you have maximum time for the parts to dry before you next need the vacuum . Sharpen your lawnmower blades, sharpen, wash and oil your garden tools. The better you care for your things the lass they need to be replaced.
My husband and I(and kind of our 2 year old son 😉) have just recently transitioned into veganism and my husband and I are minimizing our stuff and we would love to move to the country and have a garden or green house and be more self sustainable! And right now I'm getting him on board with these earth saving changes!! Definitely sharing this because I care SO much about our earth and I'm sickened by all of the ways I've been contributing to all the waste killing our beautiful planet. Definitely sharing this video to spread the word!!
I know a lot of people our age couldn't be less bothered by things as important as this I think it's really admirable that you do everything for you and for the planet despite whether people might make judgements on you!
Suggestion for veg scraps... keep a container in the freezer and put food trimmings, etc in it. when full, simmer with water and herbs on the stove for free veg broth. Make soup, sauce, etc.
Some people may think that becoming vegan is more they can handle but even if they view meat as a condiment or side dish instead of entree. It’s amazing how much that can be a game changer to health too. We just have lived so long in a throw away and convenience world. Now so many don’t even know how to cook and think it takes longer to cook from scratch. Not true. I use the cloth period pads that I bought on Etsy. They are wonderful and don’t leak and aren’t any grosser you deal with than disposable pads. When I was a teen my parents didn’t buy us girls pads and honestly I didn’t die. It’s amazing how well we did. I live in CA so that means I get better quality and better prices when I buy directly from the farms. And their produce isn’t packaged at all
I love this! I can’t be fully vegan due to an illness but I’m vegetarian and am trying to introduce more plant based things into my lifestyle and reduce my waste!! Awesome ideas!✌🏼
I got myself a Bokashi bucket for in my kitchen. With the bokashi bran in it, it ferments old veggies,fruit etc. Composting takes a long while. Fermentation happens in 3 weeks and then you can use this on soil in the garden.. great for my veggies and herbs there.
I'm making an emergency preparedness business, and I'm collecting good information to share. I may refer to and/or use your video. 🙂 Thank you for putting this together. (Most of the tips I've already heard of, but I appreciate the links to specific products you use!)
Thank you for more new ideas on reducing waste. I already stopped getting bags in super markets and shops. Trying a project to make my old little herb garden. Even though gardening isn't my cup of tea.
I ❤️This video!! Beautiful. I never pay more than 5-10$ for clothes. Once a year I buy new running shoes. Otherwise I shop consignment or thrift stores or swap out with friends. Much cooler than the junk you buy at the mall IMO. I got so many more great ideas from this. Thankya kindly ❤️
At our house, we have 20 chickens (& 2 turkey's) whom we throw our juicing pulp to (they all LOVE it and come running!) we also throw pellet stove ash, wood chips, some horse manure (Chickens eat fly larva like candy), moldy hay our horses cannot eat, table scraps, etc into the large chicken run. It all turns into rich soil, which is used here and there over the wood chips in the garden to fertilize. We did this last year before moving their chicken coop to a new location on the property and it's amazing how well the grass grew back in there. Anytime I have some meat scraps, they go directly to my wolf hybrid puppy who is 7 months old, 90 pounds, and is as tall as I am on hind legs! Nothing goes to waste around here. I cloth diapered our baby until he was potty trained, we use cloth wipes (when baby was in diapers, to clean the house, vehicles etc). I also use cloth pads and menstrual cups (WHICH I LOVE). We have reusable grocery bags, but the only thing we could change on is probably produce bags (small ones for apples, potatoes, etc.) I have 3 so far, but keep forgetting to use them. We also donate a lot of gently used clothes to goodwill. I live 20 min from town, so unfortunately we don't recycle, but each family differs from the next. We do what we can. :)
This video couldn't have come at a more perfect time for me, I've just decided to begin to reduce my waste myself! Thank you for these tips, some I hadn't even thought of!
great tips Im sharing this to friends and family who are a little resistant to change. I have already swapped over some toiletries to bar form to last longer and take away from packaging. we grow some of our own fruit and veg, but I need to get better at this too. I have started to explore options for shopping zero waste although where I am it is very limited, and my husband and kids are the hardest to please it will take time but we will get there.
I'm starting with stopping single use plastic items like straws, yogurt containers, etc. That's my first contribution. Then on from there. I loved all your tips. Oh, I do use a reusable bottle.
It's funny, but I never thought of that. I'll have to give it a try. We've been buying a big bulk container and then reusing the container in the garden.
Love this! Thank you for dedicating a video to this. It's a great reminder that I need to make a point to clean up trash in my city when I see it and MUST plant some herbs and remember to request no straw! These are always a work in progress for me. xo
Morrison’s have recently started selling ‘wonky veg’ which is all the vegetables that would normally not be sold due to superficial reasons, like their looks. This veg is tasty, cheap, is sold in larger quantities, and gives consumers the opportunity to reduce food waste :)
I love the stainless-steel flasks. Wish I could find a leak-proof container for food though. I have a nice stainless-steel lunchbox which I use for leftovers in the fridge, but I tried to carry some curry in it and put it in my bag, and in so doing discovered it totally isn't leak-proof. On a happier note, it amazes me how long loose tea lasts, especially if you use it twice before throwing away or composting the leaves.
Lovely video! I love that making small changes actually makes a big difference. There was recently a plogging event in my hometown and I love that idea. I think the trend started in Sweden, although people have done it unofficially for years. Anyway, the idea is to go jogging and pick up trash you see along the way. You get exercise and help ensure that trash is recycled and doesn't end up in nature. I'm keen to start doing that this spring and summer. :)
I loved this video Hun! I've recently stopped getting my food delivered in bags.. in fact last night some things were in carrier bags and I gave them back to the delivery driver.. he said "no their yours" to which I replied "I don't want them" also lots of recycling and just being more mindful 😊🙌
My top tip for reducing food waste is to have some recipes that can be made with whatever food you have left over. My favorites are "stir-fry" and soup and fried rice and frittata. Although frittata won't work if you don't eat eggs.
I recently switched from regular shampoo to a shampoo bar. I also use produce bags, I have taken my own groceriebag to the stores for many years now. And always have a foldable one in my pocket or backpack just in case I need one. And I use a menstrual cup. I make my own disclothes from sassil twine. I most of the time shop secondhand clothing and fix up my clothes untill it can't be fixed. I do not use lights or anything else electric in a room where I am not currently in. I use mostly my bike to go places. And if its too far I use public transport. I reclycle everything I can. Try to buy as less plastic as possible and I usually buy most stuff frozen which I can buy in boxes which can be put in the paperbin. Or I buy it in glass botles which I also recycle. And I buy very little luxury food. I noticed that the more luxury the food the more packaging! I rarely have to trow food out as I cook only what I need. And am a flexitarian. Next thing I want to tackle is teabags, I still have a lot of bags in my house so I will finish those first. Then I will start using lose tea and a tea egg or spoon. I am also looking into making my own detergent and am slowly emptying old products to swap them with products without packaging or atleased less invironmentaly unfrendly products. for example when I need to get a new toothbrush I will buy a bamboo one.
if you have to get a plastic bag for whatever reason - use it more than once! we keep a couple of plastic bags at home for my boyfriend to carry his stinky hockey gear in but they will be used until they fall apart (like 10times or more). so if every plastic bag was used 10times instead of once we needed 10times less plastic bags which would already make a huge difference.
breena.me I keep two plastic bags in our car, one for garbage and one for recycling we need to toss things while we are in the car
We could also wash zip lock bags that had frozen veggies, and reuse it. Plus, most grocery stores now have a recycling bin for plastic bags, so if we have any extras we can just take them there.
i always carry a plastic bag with me wrapped by a ponytail. it fits my backpack and smaller shoulder bag, so if i end up buying something, i wont have to buy a bag (so happy ive noticed pretty much all clothing stores in my area are charging for plastic bags now). i think it already has a few holes in it, but after its done, ill start carrying some canvas bag (my grandma is making me one that goes to a really small space yay)
literally just do not use plastic bags. out of all things plastic that is the one we can EASILY avoid.
@@deby4679 I reuse any bags with zip locks! My rice comes in a 5 lb plastic bag and we reuse them for freezing food scraps (I also use it to get ice from fountain drink machines when traveling with a cooler)
i’m a teen and i still live w my mom so i don’t have complete control over how much waste we produce but i’ve started by using a water bottle refusing a straw or bags at stores and restaurants it’s not much but it makes me feel really great to even do a little bit
everybody’ dad , a long journey begins with a single step. Something small can make a big difference.
everybody’ dad even a little impact is still an impact I’m so proud of you ❤️ keep doing what you’re doing
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That’s great 💕 encourage your parents to do the same but with compassion! When I was a teenager I just complained about the stuff I disagreed with 😒 nothing changed (big surprise)
I also live with my family and what I figured is if I don't use plastic stuff (specially when it comes to food and bathroom, not really about utensils), I don't produce plastic garbage so my family produces less plastic garbage as well. Like we buy these shower gel in plastic bottles. Imagine 3 people using it in 6 days (so it takes 18 usage days for a bottle), it makes 5 bottles a month and 60 a year. But if I start to use a bar soap, it's 9 days for a bottle (18/2 other family members), which is only about 40 bottles a year for our house. Reduces the amount of bottles by 1/3 because there are 3 people using the shower gel rn.
I just got this soap yesterday and it was packed in a paper so pretty cool, wanna try it out. I also got myself a bamboo toothbrush and glass food container to take my food with me in (the cover is made of plastic tho). I do believe starting with smaller steps is the best you can do and I start by buying plastic free or reduced plastic stuff that is supposed to last longer. Like I was in Ikea yesterday due to my room renovation and chose material and rattan boxes for storing my possessions instead of cheaper but plastic ones.
i got my indian takeaway in my own container the other night and was given extra free poppadoms (spelling?) & a note thanking me for using my own containers
Love this!
That's so sweet! Awesome that they recognized that!
@Sanjukta Ray it's pappadam in south India
I am a seamstress and you would be AMAZED at the amount of things I can make or reuse because of this life skill. Everyone, please, learn how to sew!! Even if it's just to sew a button back on. I've had people come to me and when I tell them it will cost them $15 to fix some article of clothing, they end up throwing it out and buying a new one because it's the same cost or cheaper!! So much waste!! If you do the work yourself, it's free!!!!
Yes! Being able to do basic crafts is so helpful. For instance, I just bought a bra that is just not the right shape for me, and would have been useless - but I’m going to alter it this afternoon. 😃
Princess Fairy Snacks My mother in law taught me the basics but TH-cam has transformed my skill to the next level! Find a second hand machine or a basic one to learn on. Then find a TH-cam channel that you enjoy 😊 you can do it! Even hand sewing is better than nothing and for that you just need needle and thread. Good luck and give it a try!!
Since moving in the UK I realised that buying veggies in bulk in big super markets is not common. In Greece we mostly have local and seasonal fruit and veggies that are not packaged. And people tend to not trust packaged pre-made food or imported. So that situation is not THAT extreme in all countries. UK citizens have very bad food culture and education.
You’re very right! It’s so sad 😞
Thats true, but unfortunately greeks know nothing about recycling, theres so much use of plasic here and people dont even care about putting it in the right bin :(
Jackie V I know it's so frustrating. But thankfully government is finally starting to taking serious measures. Let's hope the mindset will change soon
Alexandra Tsk the reason is also the wheather. Many vegetables and fruits just dont grow in the UK but do grow in the warmer climate of Greece. If things are imported it has to be packaged to avoid food waste
Alexandra Tsk same in Poland but you get plastic bag to put it in
Oh gosh before I kinda figured that most people go vegetarian or vegan because they didn't want to hurt animals but I didn't even realize that meat industries produced so much waste until you put it into perspective! I'm definitely gonna do more research. I myself am not vegan or vegetarian, but I have been planning on incorporating more vegan meals in my diet because it's just healthier and gets me into the habit of cooking at home, but now I know it helps the earth way more than I thought to! (Btw I love your recipe videos because they show its so much easier than I thought to find/make vegan meals plus I've been trying to be more minimalistic because of the waste I found myself producing in my everyday life) thank you so much for your videos and perspective!!
I am not vegetarian too. But I can still eat less meat. Mostly beef and pig meet. It is not that hard because i like chicken more anyway. Eating fish is also ok in my opinion. I don't think I will go vegan because I often use milk and eggs.
I'd be happy to eat less meat and dairy where possible.
Due to my dietary restrictions, I cannot physically live on a vegan diet but vegetarian and vegan dishes I can add to my weekly diet 😁
"People who have periods" Thank you for fighting the good fight and being so inclusive
Flamingo Williams I don't understand this comment; women have periods. Yes they are people but men don't have periods so here 'people ' isn't correct.
@@judimoss3250 Trans men. People who have female parts but do not identify as 100% cis female.
taylorde ah okay thanks. Please be careful about using 'cis' ; I am female I do not identify as 'cis female'.
@@judimoss3250 Yes that's why I said people who *don't* identify as cis female.
@@judimoss3250 cis just means cisgender. meaning you identify with the gender you where assigned at birth. theres no reason to be careful saying "cis". if you arent cis then you're trans in some form or another, thats how the terminology works.
Anyone in 2019??? I’m so surprised I wasn’t aware of climate change and the plastic crisis in 2018. I’m glad that I’m realizing what is happening and I’d like to say thank you so much for making this video
This is such an important message.... As an environmental engineering student I am so happy to see people taking these things into their own hands, since the politicians aren't aknowleding all aspects off environmental challenges.
I agree with most of your recomendations and just wanted to add something. Plastic in the oceans are created by waste. BUT a lot of the microplastic in the oceans are do to fibres from clothes(washing your clothes) and run of water from roads containing polymers from tires (Found this in some research from the Danish Technical University). Even more so it is do to some countries not handelling their waste properly. This is a great problem in developing countries, but as alot of people will know, the western world also have some way to go.
This is why it is SO so important that each and everyone of us are aware of the environmental problems, but also support green initiatives around the world.
But just as you have shown here, it starts in the home. And what you are doing here is great!
- much love from Denmark
I never posted any comments on youtube. Not even on my favourite youtubers' videos. But I really appreciate your effort in spreading the "use-less/waste-less" message. :) So glad that you made this video because finally I got to see some unique content on my subscription list (not another food haul / shopping haul / morning routine / monthly favourites / GRWM types of videos)!
"People who have periods"
As a trans man that made me unbelievably happy
Also this video is absolutely wonderful :)
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Only women have periods.
Lmao grow up.
That's why Theo is happy about the particular phrase "people who have periods" because in todays world it's absolutely normal to have more than born women and born men ... grow up. You live in a world where people can actually tollerte each other u know? :)
Theo Quinn yesssssssss ❤️❤️
Are you saying you're not obligated by law to recycle? That's crazy! I live in Italy and as bigger towns have their own management issues, every small village/medium town do recycle everything! Every day of the week is for some type of trash (food scrapes, plastics, metal, paper) and we put it outside in the late evening/during night. @6 a.m. is taken away and if any irregularity occur they will give you a ticket, I think it's a awesome way to work it out
That's so amazing! Where I am from we have to pay to recycle, and with us we were not educated on what can and cannot be recycled.
In Greece recycling is horrible, it's not obligatory and people who do recycle don't know how to do it properly and end up contaminating the whole bin. Also everything is recycled in one huge bin
I love that
yep that’s how it is down here in the UK ☹️
Recycling is better than nothing, but it is certainly not the answer. We often feel “okay” about buying something in plastic if we think, “oh well, it’s recyclable.” What we are finding here, in the states, is that a great majority of what we put to recycle is ending up in the landfill anyway. There’s a lack of buyers, the plastic is often contaminated because people don’t clean things well, or they throw in things that are not recyclable and the whole lot gets tossed. So we all need to think, like this video suggests, REDUCE, REUSE, and then recycle.
I watched this after shopping at Morrison’s for a change as I was over that side of town. They have a range of ‘Wonky Veg’, excellent I thought, I’m only going to be juicing the lemons so I don’t care what they look like. The Wonky ones were not only in a plastic wrapper BUT ALSO IN A PLASTIC TRAY INSIDE THE WRAPPER!!! 🤬 WTF! I expressed my displeasure slightly louder than was appropriate and alarmed a dear old lady buying oranges, I probably shouldn’t be allowed out on my own. I appreciate supermarkets efforts to use less than perfect produce but they still have a way to go. Rant over. This video was excellent by the way! Hugs x
Hi! This video is great, I’d like to reduce waste and that definitely shown me how. One thing I have noticed ikea has is silicone lids (they’re called overmats) that stretch out and you can put them around jars, veggies so they don’t dry out and other things - I think it’s great solution to replace cling film and also keep stuff fresh for longer 😊
Damn that editing must've taken so long! Is this on your new camera? Quality looks amaaaaazing
Thank you! Yes mostly on the new camera!
These are some great tips! I purchase in bulk and use my own bags. This sounds silly but I have a coat rack next to the door. After I unpack all of my groceries, I immediately take all of my bags stuff them in a tote and hang them on top of my car keys. It is a fail proof. I never leave home without them. This prevents me from purchasing more reusable bags or getting a plastic bags due to forgetfulness. I have way less trash. Staying on trend was hard to let go of at first but now I feel so free. I love this lifestyle and I’m super grateful to have great people like you take the time to share your learning experiences. Thank you.
LOVE this video. I love how environmentally conscious you are. It’s hard to find TH-camrs who care this much and so authentically!
"people with periods" as a trans man that used to menstruate, /Thank. You./
There's a bulk buying group in my nearby city I've been excited to go and try out, I really want to see if they have dye free/scent free laundry detergent and baking soda and other cleaning supplies so I have to buy less cleaning things in plastic containers!
Hey Mads, thanks for this video it was so beautifully edited and well thought out. Thank you for using your reach to talk about such an important topic
Thanks for always inspiring me to do better and reduce my waste further! You’ve definitely been a very positive influence on me 😘❤️
Sustainably Vegan Ciao! I'm Val from Italy. And would love to tell you that I do absolutely appreciate your ideas..sadly in Italy we can't go with our own bags to the super market/market as Europe United gave ysw new rules. We must use and pay only for biodegradable bags, not re-usable. So.. hope you'll keep yourselves of of Europe or you won't be able to do that, anymore... beware guys. Keep it brexiting if you wanna survive..don't believe to their lies!
@@valevale72 that's no true, in Europe you can take your own bags to the supermarkets or buy the biodegradable ones.
@@paneerpuri exactly buy! you do have to pay for them! u can't re use a biuodegradable one! at least that's the law initaly, my dear!
Small jars are great sustainable alternatives to using single use plastic baggies for on the go snacking. You can also use them (and empty candle jars) to plant succulents in. You can find many reusable bags, cups, and coasters for free at street festivals. I also have repurposed a Pringle’s container to hold bulk sunflower seeds, along with a plastic pencil pouch as a reusable ziplock bag. A more sustainable lifestyle is doable, but it takes patience and creativity.
thank you for all those wonderful points.. especially the ones to make/ rebuild furniture or whatever you have. The fad of just everything brand new is killing our planet. Also the point to use whatever we already have is crucial, coz going minimal or zero waste does not just mean to throw all plastic we already possess and bring lovely looking wood/ glass alternative.. disposing responsibly is so important.
You're so right. I'm 60 and just had 2 sofas in my life, 3 fridges (they went down) and so on. My home is not for the magazines, it's the place I live in, trying to do my best to not be a burden on nature and it's resources.
Trying our best is the least we can do to look out for our beautiful and amazing planet. Thanks for the share! ♥️
SO SO appreciative of this video! I am jumping on the 'reduce the waste' train and need all the trips and tricks I can get! Thank you xx
Yay so happy to hear it!
Freezing food that is about to go bad and you don't know what to do with it is a great idea that never crossed my mind. Thank you! I feel ashamed for leaving that banana rot because I didn't feel like oatmeal for breakfast, when I could have saved it for now, when I do want oatmeal and I have no bananas!
Thank you. This was excellent. I know it's difficult to make these changes while enduring the everyday stresses that confront young working people these days. It takes a lot of effort. As a soon to be 67 yr old, I hope you will ask people you know who are retired to help. We sometimes have gardens and would love the compost. We have skills, like sewing or building skills and would be willing to share our knowledge of a particular subject. But, most of all, we regret the state of our planet that we , unfortunately, did not recognize needed our help so badly . We held the first Earth Day, but fell into the routine of our daily lives as we grew older. We failed to ask our elders for help. We, most of all, would appreciate the opportunity to make recompense. I think I speak for most of the Hippe generation.
It's totally true, definitely doing your best is so important! I know for me, when I get overwhelmed or start feeling guilty over not being 100% zero waste, I end up feeling defeated. I have to remind myself that every bit that we do propels us to progress. I just posted a video regarding this. Thank you for sharing your tips and spreading the message! Beautiful shots too!
I'm a vegetarian since 3.5 years. I always bring my own bags and say no to plastic bags. I have a similar water bottle and love it. I try to do more, but it's hard sometimes. My parents compost in the garden and we also recycle. I try to buy less stuff I don't need and today I cleaned my room an throw out many many stuff. I'm trying to use less plastic and be more like you :D
Maddie, I absolutely loved this video! Love your style of editing and all you stand for! It's clear how much time and effort you put into your videos and it's very much appreciated! Keep producing such great and IMPORTANT content! Would love to see more stuff like this from you :)
Thank you so much!
Omg the sillicon baking pan covers aren't something I would have thought about! Wow!
One of my favorite things to do to reduce clothes waste is to repurpose the fabric into something new! I'm currently sewing a t shirt blanket for a friend, and have used jeans to make a dog bed in the past! If it can't be donated because it's not in great condition, it usually goes into my sewing pile!
What has helped me so much is be careful who follow and watch even on TH-cam. For example I watched a girl who liked random subscription boxes. So at one point I had 4 to 5 boxes coming in each month. Ever since I have started watching this channel I have one subscription box which is for books and I have also decluttered and bought less things.
I use a hessian sack for our household garbage bag, hang a small plastic bag (from bread or produce) just inside it for non-compostable/wet waste. It’s great, we have completely stopped using plastic bin bags and the sacks rotate out of the bin and into the wash on a weekly basis. They aren’t even gross because of the thought I put into the system, never any smells unless someone puts a cigarette butt in there.
Very good and helpful tips! Thank you. I am working on reducing, and buying more reusable products. I have the basics like water bottle, water filter, and shopping bags. I have reduced my toiletries from 27 items to 9. This is the bare minimum for me. Still trying to reduce other items besides toiletries that I use a lot. I got rid of my car thanks to Jesus and the Scriptures that talk about not having possessions here on earth. My very last step will be composting. We don't dump a lot of food because we eat leftovers like crazy, but things like banana and orange peels still needs help. I am taking things day by day and becoming more conscious of my waste. Please keep showing more videos like these to help us decrease waste even more. Once again, thank you for bringing awareness on this topic.
Meal planning is so huge for us. We only buy what we’re going to be eating. Helps us stay on budget too. We have been able to spend the same amount of money on food per week for 10 years now $75 per week for 2 people.
I love your videos soo much, I come from school and just turn on the video. I am trying to be minimalist but I am not vegan and i still watch your cooking videos. I think it is because they are very calm and relaxing and you are so positive. Keep up the good work.
The editing, the tips, the facts, the music, the filming, the estetics, the quality, the inclusive language, the kind attitude ... What isn't great with this video? xx + 4:20 would take me maany re-takes haha
Ive recently started minimizing my daily beauty routine--incorporating more natural/organic options and removing many unnecessary steps. By doing so I'm indirectly minimizing my carbon footprint and plastic consumption, while decreasing the chemicals I'm slathering on daily.
A heads up for people interested in growing food, if you dont have space, I would 100% recomend allotments! Over in the uk in my area, its £40 a YEAR for a properly large amount of space! Only £40! It's so easy to grow food, even if you dont classify yourself has having a green thumb, and makes all the difference. Happy gardening :)
Modern day landfills can recycle methane gas. We lived near one that generated electricity to run an entire prison complex. Glad you mentioned not using straws. They're such a waste. Vermiculture uses kitchen scraps to raise earth worms. Can even be done in an apartment. The castings feed your plants the fertilizer they need. Good ideas on your vid.
I don’t like the thought of plastic inside of me yet reusable liners & pads are life changing. I’m surprised how much I like pads over tampons now (there are reusable tampons too FYI...I’ve seen crocheted ones on Etsy.) It’s a relief to me to know there are numerous options to stop single-use waste for this.
More than 10 years ago, I started using cloth hankies and napkins - which I made using fabric left over from previous projects. I have to say, linen napkins are a treat that only gets better the more you wash them! And, while I have cut down tremendously on my use of paper towels (mostly, just to clean up after the cat - the really ick things), I do still use one roll about every other month. Working on it!
Something I’ve noticed people don’t seem to think of: If you’re flying somewhere, you can get an empty water bottle through the security check and fill it up in a water fountain afterwards. Saves money and plastic.
Denisa Rossmüllerová and you can go to dunkin or starbucks and they fill it up for free or even a dollar depending
Sarai Raia I just fill mine in the bathrooms :D Not sure about America but in Europe it’s usually perfectly fine
I am a non-social vegan. I am vegan at home but on trips and going. out with friends, i don't stick to it strictly, and when travelling I will try the local foods despite their meat and animal content because I don't want to miss out on those rare experience. I actively tried to avoid it but if its in there I don't bother to munch. if i allow myself flexibility i can stick to veganism but if i dont i would give up, i dont wont to give up.
Over The Page I’m similar but I don’t eat meat or take out the meat from dishes. For example soup with chicken broth I’ll still eat. It’s too hard to avoid it when eating out and people will think ur crazy
Cool video. Thank you for the channel. I compost everything and I'm proud I recently started work at a restaurant and I took the food waste to compost in my urban garden. It made me feel so happy and free, even though I was working in the biggest city of my country at a flashy shopping mall restaurant - not a sustainable organic please. It proves it's possible to convince people to give you their waste free to use as composting material, while secretly helping reduce methane in the landfills . I feel like a top secret eco agent lol it's very much fun in the times of such enormous stress.i actually started composting for a therapy - the need to every three days go into the forest to deposit my compost, makes me feel much much better. Cheers, have a great day! :)
I bike to work every day and also I buy DVDs on rebuy :) I also always send my phone away to be repaired and not going to the bakery every morning saved me 28€ every month :) and you can reuse packages from Amazon to send your Christmas presents in, this will also save you some money ;)
there is a lot of stuff I buy reduced, food I love but would never pay full price for. that way they wont have to throw it away and I get to treat myself 😎 win-win.
I have been vegan for a very long time...lots of years...I love that you included that in your list. You are doing good for the world.
I love trying some of these things but get so frustrated when it doesn’t work out. Perfect example is the period cup 😩 just was a bad experience. But it’s great to know your options and give it a try. Changing a couple of your habits can really make a difference.
These are all such tactical solutions to the waste issues we are dealing with. I already follow a low waste life style but even just the reminder helps every once in a while. Thankyou! Wonderful video, one of my favorites thus far!
The silicone mats are so cool, i never seen these before! i'm definitely going to look for some of these
Silicone is really just another form of plastic ...
Brenda Russell Just like the mooncup, it might be plastic, but it still reduces waste.
I suppose it depends how sensitive one is to plastic. Physically, I mean. I am sufficiently sensitive that I have disposed of all the plastic I could, in my kitchen and personal care items. It's not easy. In my case, though, It's worth being able to breathe.
My favorite video on how to reduce your negative impact
Go girl! I've been meaning to compost/find a compost drop off in my area and you gave me that final push. Just located one and rummaged through my trash to get out all of the food scraps and WOW! Totally blown away by how much food scraps took up most of my garbage.
Great video! I'm not sure everyone needs a silicone mat though. I've never used any parchment paper or silicone mat and everything is fine. Also, I would really like to let out one of my biggest frustration: my local health store is nothing but plastic, plastic, plastic.
your videos are my favourite and you are so motivating to me i all aspects of my life! Self-love, veganism, minimalism, reducing waste, travelling, saving money and even getting up the courage to soon start my own youtube channel! thank you for that ❤️ keep up the amazing work you're doing!
Excellent Madeleine! Very instructive video! Thank you for being so responsable!
This video is amazing and I appriciate your reducing waste ways. It is wonderful to care about the Earth. Thank you for making this video. I love your channel so much! Your channel is my relief time 😊☺️
Great video! Thank you 🙏 I've been trying to make these changes and it makes me really happy. Just wanted to mention that thrift shopping actually often is not as sustainable, because a lot of thrift shops transport the clothes all over the world. This is important to consider. Clothes swaps and local thrift shops that take in clothes from that specific city are more sustainable options.
*YOU CERTAINLY HAVE DONE YOUR WORK. I LIKE THE NOT BUYING NEW CLOTHES. REUSABLE BAGS. COMPOSTING. I AM FEELING REALLY CONVICTED. AND SO NOW I AM GOING TO GO HOME AND MAKE PRODUCE BAGS, OUT OF OLD LACE TABLE CLOTH & CURTAINS. I AM VEGAN. WELL, ALMOST ALL THE TIME. MY MOM STILL MAKES MEALS WITH MEAT. AND SOMETIMES I EAT DINNER & HAVE CHICKEN. I LIKE THE BEING HANDY & REPAIRING CLOTHES. I LOVE REUSING & RECREATING THINGS FROM OLD THINGS. I HAVE AN OBSESSION WITH JARS TOO. LOVE THE PICKING UP AFTER YOURSELF. UP HERE IN THE NORTH, CANADA. WHEN THE SNOW MELTS, THE BOULEVARDS ARE FULL OF TRASH. IF PEOPLE PICKED UP AFTER THEMSELF, IT WOULD NOT BE THERE.*
i've been looking more and more into ways to reduce my footprint and videos like this one are so motivating (and informative!). thank you so much for sharing madeleine!! ♥♥
I loved this! Thank you for giving me some new ideas on reducing waste. One habbit I've been getting into is to not allow myself to get a coffee, takeout, etc. if I don't have a dish of my own to put it in. It helps the budget and the environment! We also try to make every food we can from scratch. It's better tasting, saves money and reduces waste. Plus, it's fun!
1. Stop buying new things.
2. Avoid plastic wrapping.
3. Bring your own bag.
4. Shop local.
5. Buy in bulk.
6. Avoid single use plastic.
7. Re-usable water bottle.
8. Re-usable cutlery.
9. Say no to straws.
10. Loose leaf tea.
11. Thrift shops.
12. Buy second hand electronics.
13. Compost your food.
14. Don't throw away food.
15. Meal plan.
16. Go vegan.
17. Learn how to cook.
18. Silicone mats.
19. Say no to trends.
20. Recycle.
21. Menstrual cup.
22. Repair old items.
23. Make your own forniture.
24. Use up old stuff.
25. Go on a budget.
26. Grown your own food.
27. Vegetable boxes.
28. Re-use jars.
29. Pick up after yourself.
30. Buy reduced items.
This has been one of the most encouraging and useful videos I’ve seen on reducing our waste. Thanks!
I freaking love this video! I needed this so badly! I've been wanting to reduce my plastic consumption for so long and didn't really know where to start but now I do! I am also transitioning into a plant based diet at the moment so it's nice to know that's good for the planet too. Nice one gal, this video is awesome and I will 100% be sharing it around
Yay so happy to hear it’s helped! And also that you’re trying to reduce your waste as well as transitioning to plant based! My biggest tip is to not be hard on yourself. You’re doing amazing just by making the switch ❤️
Thank you so much! I've just shared this on my social media, it's so important to realise these things really do matter and affect the planet. Have a lush day pal
Thank you! You too ❤️
something about the loose leaf tea, i live in australia and have easy access to compost facilities (which people might not so i totally understand if you cant) so i put my used teabags in the compost, just an idea for those who throw theirs in the bin ❤️
I really appreciate you mentioning buying reduced items. That food will just get thrown away, but if you go home and use it in a couple days or freeze it then it will be good and not wasted. If I get items in plastic containers I try to reuse them.
If I do but reduced veggies in clear plastic containers, I keep them to grow my sprouts in or germinate seeds for planting. They are great, like minni greenhouses.
I’m trying low-waste. I think it’s hard to go zero-waste but trying to reduce waste is a good start. These tips are great. Thank you.
Maintain your stuff. It means that you have to repair it less often. Change your oil, vacuum the back of your fridge and clothes dry ( unplug first!) clean your vacuum filters right after doing the whole house so that you have maximum time for the parts to dry before you next need the vacuum . Sharpen your lawnmower blades, sharpen, wash and oil your garden tools. The better you care for your things the lass they need to be replaced.
My husband and I(and kind of our 2 year old son 😉) have just recently transitioned into veganism and my husband and I are minimizing our stuff and we would love to move to the country and have a garden or green house and be more self sustainable! And right now I'm getting him on board with these earth saving changes!! Definitely sharing this because I care SO much about our earth and I'm sickened by all of the ways I've been contributing to all the waste killing our beautiful planet. Definitely sharing this video to spread the word!!
I know a lot of people our age couldn't be less bothered by things as important as this I think it's really admirable that you do everything for you and for the planet despite whether people might make judgements on you!
Suggestion for veg scraps... keep a container in the freezer and put food trimmings, etc in it. when full, simmer with water and herbs on the stove for free veg broth. Make soup, sauce, etc.
This was very educational and really opened my eyes! Thanks for the tips as well! 😊
Some people may think that becoming vegan is more they can handle but even if they view meat as a condiment or side dish instead of entree. It’s amazing how much that can be a game changer to health too. We just have lived so long in a throw away and convenience world. Now so many don’t even know how to cook and think it takes longer to cook from scratch. Not true. I use the cloth period pads that I bought on Etsy. They are wonderful and don’t leak and aren’t any grosser you deal with than disposable pads. When I was a teen my parents didn’t buy us girls pads and honestly I didn’t die. It’s amazing how well we did. I live in CA so that means I get better quality and better prices when I buy directly from the farms. And their produce isn’t packaged at all
I love this! I can’t be fully vegan due to an illness but I’m vegetarian and am trying to introduce more plant based things into my lifestyle and reduce my waste!! Awesome ideas!✌🏼
I got myself a Bokashi bucket for in my kitchen. With the bokashi bran in it, it ferments old veggies,fruit etc. Composting takes a long while. Fermentation happens in 3 weeks and then you can use this on soil in the garden.. great for my veggies and herbs there.
I'm making an emergency preparedness business, and I'm collecting good information to share. I may refer to and/or use your video. 🙂 Thank you for putting this together. (Most of the tips I've already heard of, but I appreciate the links to specific products you use!)
Thank you for more new ideas on reducing waste. I already stopped getting bags in super markets and shops. Trying a project to make my old little herb garden. Even though gardening isn't my cup of tea.
I ❤️This video!! Beautiful. I never pay more than 5-10$ for clothes. Once a year I buy new running shoes. Otherwise I shop consignment or thrift stores or swap out with friends. Much cooler than the junk you buy at the mall IMO. I got so many more great ideas from this. Thankya kindly ❤️
At our house, we have 20 chickens (& 2 turkey's) whom we throw our juicing pulp to (they all LOVE it and come running!) we also throw pellet stove ash, wood chips, some horse manure (Chickens eat fly larva like candy), moldy hay our horses cannot eat, table scraps, etc into the large chicken run. It all turns into rich soil, which is used here and there over the wood chips in the garden to fertilize. We did this last year before moving their chicken coop to a new location on the property and it's amazing how well the grass grew back in there.
Anytime I have some meat scraps, they go directly to my wolf hybrid puppy who is 7 months old, 90 pounds, and is as tall as I am on hind legs! Nothing goes to waste around here. I cloth diapered our baby until he was potty trained, we use cloth wipes (when baby was in diapers, to clean the house, vehicles etc). I also use cloth pads and menstrual cups (WHICH I LOVE). We have reusable grocery bags, but the only thing we could change on is probably produce bags (small ones for apples, potatoes, etc.) I have 3 so far, but keep forgetting to use them. We also donate a lot of gently used clothes to goodwill. I live 20 min from town, so unfortunately we don't recycle, but each family differs from the next. We do what we can. :)
One of your best videos!!! Well done :)
wow the silicone mats are genius
This video couldn't have come at a more perfect time for me, I've just decided to begin to reduce my waste myself! Thank you for these tips, some I hadn't even thought of!
Not sure about elsewhere, but in Australia both woolies and coles have soft plastic recycling bins.
Excellent video!!! Can't wait to start these. Thank you for caring about our planet, Madeleine.
great tips Im sharing this to friends and family who are a little resistant to change. I have already swapped over some toiletries to bar form to last longer and take away from packaging. we grow some of our own fruit and veg, but I need to get better at this too. I have started to explore options for shopping zero waste although where I am it is very limited, and my husband and kids are the hardest to please it will take time but we will get there.
Love this video, I'm trying to start my low to zero waste life, very helpful
I'm starting with stopping single use plastic items like straws, yogurt containers, etc. That's my first contribution. Then on from there. I loved all your tips. Oh, I do use a reusable bottle.
try to make your own yogurt at home!
It's funny, but I never thought of that. I'll have to give it a try. We've been buying a big bulk container and then reusing the container in the garden.
Love this! Thank you for dedicating a video to this. It's a great reminder that I need to make a point to clean up trash in my city when I see it and MUST plant some herbs and remember to request no straw! These are always a work in progress for me. xo
You said such amazing and inspiring things in the beginning! Thank you! Wise words.
I've been trying to reduce waste this year and this video was SO helpful, thank you!
Morrison’s have recently started selling ‘wonky veg’ which is all the vegetables that would normally not be sold due to superficial reasons, like their looks. This veg is tasty, cheap, is sold in larger quantities, and gives consumers the opportunity to reduce food waste :)
I love the stainless-steel flasks. Wish I could find a leak-proof container for food though. I have a nice stainless-steel lunchbox which I use for leftovers in the fridge, but I tried to carry some curry in it and put it in my bag, and in so doing discovered it totally isn't leak-proof. On a happier note, it amazes me how long loose tea lasts, especially if you use it twice before throwing away or composting the leaves.
Brilliant video Madeleine!! Thanks!
Lovely video! I love that making small changes actually makes a big difference.
There was recently a plogging event in my hometown and I love that idea. I think the trend started in Sweden, although people have done it unofficially for years. Anyway, the idea is to go jogging and pick up trash you see along the way. You get exercise and help ensure that trash is recycled and doesn't end up in nature. I'm keen to start doing that this spring and summer. :)
I loved this video Hun! I've recently stopped getting my food delivered in bags.. in fact last night some things were in carrier bags and I gave them back to the delivery driver.. he said "no their yours" to which I replied "I don't want them" also lots of recycling and just being more mindful 😊🙌
My top tip for reducing food waste is to have some recipes that can be made with whatever food you have left over. My favorites are "stir-fry" and soup and fried rice and frittata. Although frittata won't work if you don't eat eggs.
Loved the shots from Free Bird Cafe!! So many good memories of meals there 💕
Awwww yeessss it made me so nostalgic looking back through that footage!
I recently switched from regular shampoo to a shampoo bar.
I also use produce bags, I have taken my own groceriebag to the stores for many years now. And always have a foldable one in my pocket or backpack just in case I need one. And I use a menstrual cup.
I make my own disclothes from sassil twine. I most of the time shop secondhand clothing and fix up my clothes untill it can't be fixed.
I do not use lights or anything else electric in a room where I am not currently in.
I use mostly my bike to go places. And if its too far I use public transport. I reclycle everything I can. Try to buy as less plastic as possible and I usually buy most stuff frozen which I can buy in boxes which can be put in the paperbin. Or I buy it in glass botles which I also recycle. And I buy very little luxury food. I noticed that the more luxury the food the more packaging! I rarely have to trow food out as I cook only what I need. And am a flexitarian.
Next thing I want to tackle is teabags, I still have a lot of bags in my house so I will finish those first. Then I will start using lose tea and a tea egg or spoon. I am also looking into making my own detergent and am slowly emptying old products to swap them with products without packaging or atleased less invironmentaly unfrendly products. for example when I need to get a new toothbrush I will buy a bamboo one.
I love your data driven facts added in this episode. Thanks for opening my eyes to the comparison of carbon footprints.
your message is very touching to everyone....to me... love you...