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if you have disposable period products you don't need anymore because you switched to a cup or cloth pads, donate those products to a local homeless/women's shelter! And always keep a small stash in your bathroom in case a friend comes over and needs something. :)
Yesss, this is what I did and honestly I love the fact that I know anytime a woman comes over I am prepared for them so they don't have to have the horrible situation of being caught with nothing (and chuffed to know good for first aid too). Changing to reusable pads and a cup has been on of my favourite/best desisions ❤️
As someone who isn't yet old enough to live on their own, I love watching these videos because I haven't bought anything yet, so when I go to buy things I now know what to get and what to avoid.
i’ve been living on my own for 4 years, moved 5 times, and i’m so jealous that you’re ahead of the game! i wasted so much money buying useless things when i first moved. now i am much more intentional with what i allow into my space
She's great. She keeps it real and doesn't hide of parts of living sustainably that aren't as cute/pretty. She also is like, a real person? I swear most of the other TH-cam personalities talk like there's a baby sleeping in the other room and have at least seven things in their videos that are rose gold or millennial pink.
If anyone does feel the need to get a mason jar or two, always check thrift stores! My Goodwill is loaded with all sorts of sizes and way cheaper than a new pack of jars!
That's where I got nearly all of mine. I did need to get new kids & rings for most of them, but at least the Korr ones they sell in my Kroger just come in a cardboard box.
Ugh I'm actually so sad about the Mason jar situation at my local thrift stores. Because many thrift stores around me are businesses, and because of how trendy mason jars are, buying them used is actually more expensive than buying new ones in bulk! I saw small jars for 2 bucks each.... When I can get a dozen for $8
We get our plates/bowls/mugs from Goodwill because we have a toddler and people are prone to being clumsy in our house. (Spending more money on these items aren't logical) and there are so many options at secondhand stores. 😎 We also use our jars that are reused from food jars from the store.
Or ask your grandma! Chances are your older relatives have mason jars on some dusty shelf in their basement or attic that were originally used for canning. Ask around, it’s plenty easy to get free jars if you let people know to hang onto them for you.
I like them because I know the lids will fit universally. I already have enough hassle keeping Tupperware lids in hand. But mine are almost all second hand. I also use them as drinking glasses because we never had actual glasses. We had coffee mugs, but sometimes you just want to drink 4 cups of water without running to the kitchen constantly.
And also if you want to pickle or ferment things in them they are perfect. You can freeze them and put them in boiling water which you cannot always do with other jars. I am buying most of my ones second hand too tough.
I’m with you SmallFry. Pickle jars are my favorite cuz of the wide mouth. Also the coconut oil from Aldi is actually a mason jar, same lid size. Now I have to remind myself I don’t have to keep all of them 🤣
I'm new to the low waste journey, and I learned that you should go through all of your things before buying new ones. It's hard because you want to buy all the shiny new things, but it makes me feel good whenever I finish something wasteful/plastic.
I couponed a stock pile i have been using up. Will be almost 2 years before buying any bath, kitchen, cleaning supplies. Part of me wants to donate all of it and get sustainable but i cant justify the financial aspect.
Naturally Mermaid Just think to yourself. You are responsible for what you consume( buy) It makes you think twice about whether you actually need something.
When I was considering going low-waste put tons of things in my online shopping cart (I call it fake-shopping). Then I went over each item and considered which items I already have and what I can replace once they are used/broken, which items I could create from what I already have, what I could do to replace things to make my life more efficient. I think an important thing for people to remember is that anything you do is helpful and just because you can't do everything you want to do overnight doesn't mean you aren't apart of the movement for a better Earth.
A very dumb thing that I’ve seen people do in their videos for zero waste though go buy shampoo and conditioner and plastic bottles then the refill their glass soap dispenser with it then throw away the bottle instead of recycling it:
Oh gosh, and people who buy bulk things and bring them home in those plastic bulk bags to dump in a jar! That's not being zero waste, that's trying to look trendy :( ughhhh those people drive me crazy!
When I started using cloth pads, I donated the disposable pad stash I had to woman's shelter when I knew I did not care to use the disposable ones anymore. I felt like it was the better solution for me and it benefited other people in the process. I don't keep them around and my friends and family are well aware.
Yeah that's what I'm doing. I'm slowly switching to period undies and whatever disposables I'm not going to use, I'll give to friends or leave in my work bathrooms for whoever needs it
Loooove these tips and the message behind them. "Voting with your dollar" is SO important. My zero waste lifestyle is definitely not Pinterest / Instagram perfect but it works for me!
@@totalrandomness4543 Do it one item at a time. Start with one reusable shopping bag. Then next time you get paid get a washable scrubby cloth for dishes. Next paycheck buy ... whatever is about to run out. It's how I'm doing it and they only way I can do it. I crochet and I'm buying all cotton yarns and I've crocheted myself shopping bags and several scrubby yarn washcloths and bath/body mitts.( two sizes for my hand and one for hubby). Like with anything you just start small and eventually it will get easier and larger and soon... you're where you want to be.
I have a whole lot of old sour cream and plastic takeout containers to wear out before buying metal or glass food storage. 😂 Anyone who opens my fridge thinks I have 5 containers of sour cream going at any given time.
@@Shelbizleee yes! My husband always gets annoyed about every six months when I buy a huge container of butter. (It's going to take us six months to go through all that!) In 6 months I have a new xl Tupperware container. *Shrugs*
What most don't really understand is that Tupperware is a brand - most people are talking about are Plastic Food Storage Containers. There are good, bad & awful food storage containers. You can get 1 container for $10, and you can get 100 containers for $10. Don't really expect a 10¢ food storage container to be good quality and then complain about the fact that it is crappy.
I still have Tupperware brand things from 30 years ago, which I purchased as a teenager. It was expensive but I think we can all say that I got my money's worth. I also have my mum's Tupperware from the 1960s, and it's still going strong. We're not zero waste but consider ourselves reduce wasters, so we totally agree with you that throwing away what is functioning fine is no good.
The old Tupperware was sturdier... They were constructed with thicker sides and a better top the new ones even here in Germany are oftentimes flimsy...
Been reusing my ziplocks for a few months now. When they fall apart I will toss them, but so far they've lasted. I just rinse them with warm water depending on how dirty the bag is
When I first clicked on this I was expecting to be spanked for dropping $150 on my new zero waste products and supplies that I have been thinking about buying for about a month. But then everything you said not only resonated with me but it was exactly what I did not buy. I was running low on things and considered my options after praying LOL and honestly this video was like a pat on the back. I bought sustainable stuff for my period, the bathroom (bidet, cloth wipes), scrub brushes that I don’t currently have, essential oils I ran out of, reusable vape 💨 pods (judge me), supplies for working at home like a headset, etc. thanks for letting your light shine sis I enjoy learning from you. Your home is goals and God is working on me. I’m excited about the future and I have a room full of stuff I can’t wait to get rid of. I’m turning 29 in 2 weeks and it’s gonna be a good year 😩🙌🏾❤️😘 Love from Delaware
Preach sister! I'm so glad you emphasized the necessity of "needs" and not wasting what we have. We've been trained since babies to consume and it's so hard to break the habit. It also doesn't help that we are trained to get the best deal when in reality we often are buying low quality products that do not last.
Yup perfectly good items sometimes with tags that can be returned, sold or donated. In my apartment dumpster I've found tagged clothing, baby items/diapers still in packaging unused, a barely 1 yr old laptop that just needs a new battery to not have to be plugged in to stay on, an Alexa new in packaging. Nonperishable food in packaging. That's not counting less expensive but still usable used stuff! What gets me too is when people throw away water bottles still with water.....at least pour out the water in the grass next to the dumpster! One time I found 10 freakin bottles that only had SIPS taken out ! My plants were happy.
C BR don’t demonize or insult them for it most of them have good intentions and want to get started right away living a sustainable life so they want to rid themselves of everything then deem to be unsustainable they just don’t understand quite yet that this is counterintuitive. So they’ll move to fast and try to do everything at once instead of a slow lifestyle transition. It’s an honest mistake and I’m glad people like Shelby are giving tips to helps people.
Nicole they might. Either way no need to be an ass. Many zero waste people in their “zero waste mistakes” videos like the TH-camr sustainably vegan for example, genuinely just make an honest mistake and didn’t fully think things through. So a lot of the times it’s really just an honest mistake
This video has some great honest points. In my home, we've always kept our old toothbrushes (we did switch to bamboo, but we still have a bunch of old plastic ones). They are great for cleaning around faucets and molding, scrubbing small things like jewelry, and even work great as paint brushes! Reusing is a big part of sustainability that I think gets ignored.
My favorite jars to repurpose are large pickle jars :) they have a big opening, so they’re easy to fill with food, scoop it out, clean, etc. And you can fit a lot of leftovers in there 👍🏼
Can I just say? I LOVE you! I am so over these crunchy granola holy-than-thou hippee chicks lecturing me when I'm just looking for information and inspiration. My new fave on TH-cam - thank you for being a real person with real info
I have a large Bottle of bath and body works body wash that I got two years ago and just started using. It will probably my last me until I get to college
I’m buying all stainless or glass Tupperware even though we have plastic because I’m moving out of my house in 3 months and I know I’m going to need Tupperware there so I’m stocking up the good stuff now
ariana's makeup that’s what I’m doing! I’m moving into my first apartment and since my family needs their Tupperware still, we’re buying glass over plastic!
@@WriterOfMany it can go in the freezer, fridge or the oven. Usually its a bit harder wearing than glass, good for cold lunches to take to work, I just keep a thrifted plate at work and decant my lunch onto it to eat if it needs heating (we only have the microwave at work). I prefer glass but my Fiancé drops everything so he gets the stainless or a reusable silicone bag lol. probs good for kids lunches also
Using up for me is harder, because I got a lot. However, I can give any excess to others who need it and this will help me declutter as well as start my journey to becoming a minimalist.
I dunno if microbeads are still legal in other countries like the USA (they're banned in the UK now - I think/hope), but I'd say don't use up products with microbeads in, you're better off throwing them away because it's better that the plastic is in the rubbish bin than mixed with the water. That said, I think more research needs to be done, so this is mainly my opinion. However, absolutely agree with everything else.
I agree I think the microbead products are an exception to use up before you buy something reusable, pretty sure they shouldn't be introduced to water sources
I mean... if you want you could squeeze the contents into a non-recycleble container, bin that, then recycle the bottle the microbead facewash came in, but I can understand why people wouldn't bother, sounds like a faff.
I like the fact that you encourage people using up things they already have. Throwing away still good things and replace them with zero waste alternative is not really zero waste, because it generates waste with still usable products
People need to donate instead of throwing things away. Obviously hygienic items are beyond iffy and gross most of the time to donate, but many plastic toothbrushes and other things are actually what animal rescues love due to what animals they care for (reptiles rescues usually). And it gives those who dont have the means to pay more than a few dollars to be more zero waste as well. Definitely love this video and agree with what she says. Very on point and well said! 💕
Loooove this. I see others talking about this topic but it’s very brief. I love how you go into more detail. I’m surprised I haven’t really seen anyone else go into more depth on using up what your already have. When I first started this lifestyle, I used up what I had and there are some things I’m STILL using up. Great info! 💜
I’m watching this before I move out, because when I start buying things for myself this is the lifestyle I want to have. I’ve been interested for about a year or two now.
I love how you described the meaning behind zero waste. Using what you already bought is better than just throwing it away. It’s about not repurchasing single use (or any) plastic products.
I wanted to mention another tidbit about Audible. My Audible subscription is my number one personal enjoyment (just for me) splurge. I didn't realize until a friend pointed it out to me that you don't have to pay full price for every Audible book. If you purchase the credits (3 at a time for $35.88) then regardless of the price or length of the book, it's only ever the price of one credit ...approximately $11.96.
What I love about your channel and the reason I subscribed is that you are constantly updating us on new things you do and giving us your honest opinion while having the average person in mind. It never feels like you're telling us that we are wrong, you're just letting us know our options and make us feel welcome to the zero waste/ low impact lifestyle
Thank you for reminding us to use up what we have first before buying. It helps me feel that I can start without buying anything, but just be mindful when I do need a replacement. This is such a feel-good video no matter if we can afford zero waste products or not at this moment in our lives.
Great video! There are many things to be mindful of when you’re trying to go in a more sustainable direction. I think sometimes when your eyes get opened to new sustainability methods it can be hard to make yourself continue to use and keep the less sustainable alternative items. Just have to remind ourselves why we do what we do.
With regards to plastic containers (tupperware) I usually have a couple of plastic containers for my daughter's lunch box because the glass might break (she is in prep). So until she is old enough to make sure it doesn't get broken, I'm happy for her to have the plastic container but I bought good quality ones that she has used for a couple of years now from daycare to school.
I just got started zero waste three days ago and I have to say this is the best how to get started video I've ever seen. I encountered all of these issues in my first week. I was so tempted to throw out my Ziploc bags Tupperware cling wrap xcetera but I knew the damage had already been done like you said and I should just look into buying sustainable actions once these run out. Although it's super hard cuz seeing all this plastic and waste around me is triggering, I know throwing it away right now isn't going to do any good thank you
Lovely video. I am glad you're pointing this out. I believe that you are right with that some people throw out their perfectly fine items to replace it. I used to live at another home where I was able to use the stuff that was already there. I now have my own place, and I just now started purchasing more sustainable items. Making use of what you already have is so important.
I have seen wooden/bamboo hair brushes in zero waste shops. For me it also seems kind of pointless item to replace unless parents are buying those brushes for their children. Of course it is easy to forget such personal item in a hotel/beach/sports club etc and then you really need to get a new one. I use my plastic hair brush / comb since 2007 and i will continue to use it for many years in the future. :)
Trying to reduce my waste has helped in a lot of ways. It's helped me to stop and think about whether or not I actually need something. It's helped me save money. I have discovered some amazing local brands and stores. It was hard using everything up before buying new stuff at first, but now I'm more conscious about what I do but when I need things.
when you first learn about minimalism and sustainability it can be overwhelming because you immediately want to make all the right swaps. what has helped me is making a long list of my “bad” products and what i want to swap them out with. i can refer back to the list when the product is nearing its end.
I am so glad that people are talking out this. I started to to change my life to be more eco friendly I did this exact thing. I feel so horrible for all the plastic I didn't use and threw away. It is so easy to look the part, but better to live the part. Thanks for the video. Just subscribed and have been binging hard.
Great video! This topic has been on my mind. I’ve recently moved into a ‘pre loved’ apartment (people move in and out and leave the country all the time) There are items such as paper towels, plastic bottle hand soap, and laundry detergent here. My thought was use it till it’s gone. Would you agree ?
The mason jar thing was used by our family decades ago because my mom was a gardener, and canned her on fruits and veggies. People used to giggle when they came to our house and saw us drinking out of jelly jars. It is funny how this became such a high-end trend.
I love that you try so hard to make sure people know zero waste can be cost friendly. I don’t think a lot of influencers think about that. Thank you so much❤️❤️
I noticed some walmarts have different products the one in the next town has so many "eco friendly"(despite it being in plastic) products compared to mine. Is it the same in other places? Also I've noticed the lower your income the more ecofriendly you are. Maybe it something in the south. Drinking from jars, drinking from reused takeout cups, keeping anything that can hold things like sour cream containers to store food, not using plastic wrap or ziplock bags cause theirs a container for that ect... reuse = save money
Reusing other containers once the food or whatever is gone, is def a lower income and immigrant family thing. My family has done it and we are both haha (lower mid class and my mom is an immigrant)
I'm not zero/low waste nor my family, and still we try to buy our products in glass, because they are theaaa besssst, there are soo many uses for them, I am obsessed with glass jars, each one is unique and beautiful in their own way, I clean them, and use them to store homemade food, and most importantly to propagate plants on them and they look amazing... Its kinda of weird and sustainable hobby
Omg I've absolutely been loving your videos! I love how relatable and understanding you are to viewers in your videos. You're explanations and information is so much more realistic than others I have come across. You've really eased some anxieties (for me) about finding ways to be more zero waste. THANK YOU!
Such a great topic, thank you!! I've been on my zero waste journey for almost a year now and I'm still working on using up stuff I purchased beforehand such as tupperware, bulk packs of dish sponges, household cleaning products, etc.
I love this. It's definitely a transition and not just a switch. Use what you have first!! I know I have piles of spaghetti sauce jars, olive jars, cream cheese containers, butter containers, etc. I also love my reusable straws! I support getting rid of plastic straws but I despise paper straws so metal is the way to go.
You should make a video about how you keep all those plants alive. I only have 2 windows facing more apartments, so barely any light. I always kill my plants:(
Try a Mother In Law Tounge, also called Snake Plant. They did amazingly well in my friends unlit hallway, covered in dust. I would come over every few months and give them a water and dust them off, they survived really well. They look like long smooth cactus spears, great look for minimalist homes, and are tolerant if you forget to water them for a week or two.
I am thoroughly obsessed with her!!!! she really punctuates the fact that zero waste/sustainability in general is more about doing what you can and making alterations in your life rather than being perfect!
i’m definitely about to subscribe!! i love how humble you are, and although i’m not a zero waste person i do try to be conscious about my decisions but not as much as i should. however, i love that you seem so chill about your way of putting your content out, you don’t try to “force” other people to try things.
yesss thank you for this. there needs to be more videos like this/more awareness about this message!! people tend to get too excited about "converting" into a "zero waste" lifestyle and ironically create more waste
Just stumbled across your channel this morning... And have been binging your videos for a few hours now! Absolutely love your beautiful personality and common sense approach! I've always been a creative artistic type that reuses what I can.. trash into something useful, creative and\or aesthetically pleasing... The whole reduce, reuse recycle thing that became popular in the 90s when I was in hs. We had compost piles growing up, grew a lot of our food... Canned a lot of our own food. My step dad even bought a tree spade so he could save as many trees as he could when they purchased some land. So I grew up rather frugally with the environment in mind... But I also grew up during a time when information and the truth wasn't so readily available... So I admit, I spent a few decades in blissful ignorance, that I was doing what I could.... Then I finally had my first child at almost 36yo, 2nd at 39.5 (I'm 41yo now).. That really woke me up, and made me want to break that blissful ignorant state... I've been horrified at all I've discovered.. it's been downright depressing and overwhelming at times. Sorry for the ramble, but just really appreciate the extra ideas you've given in a way that doesn't shame anyone. You are absolutely darling!
If you have 'real' tupperware - do not throw it. I have had some of mine 30 years and the freezer containers never break, I never had to replace them. I am not selling tupperware and I do find them VERY expensive now but most of mine have saved so many plastic and freezer and zip lock bags they were worth it.
Hi. I went zero waste and I did a few tricks. I had a cleaner bottle for all purpose cleaner. So when it ran out I just made my own all purpose cleaner and use the same bottle for 2 years now. Same with the glass cleaner The point is to keep reusing the same bottle over and over. When you care for your things you can make them last for about 20 years or so. My mom has a makeup case made from an old umbrella material that made it from 1964 and its still being used today 2020.that thing even made it to Chicago and back to our country Here, there are a lot of abondoned houses with a lot of jars and old milk bottles. I take those when I need some for my projects. My jars filled with my plastic trash will be cemented in my new barn addition so my rabbits will be safe inside. I just thought I drop you a note to tell you going zero waste is fun challenging and very rewarding. Not to mention I became very Frugal at the process. Greetings from the mountains
I dont think produce bags are that necessary unless you buy a lot of little loose veggies (like green beans). I just put my veggies in the bottom of my basket and it has to get washed later anyway. My must have (other than reusable coffee cup) would be linens. Most zero wasters give the tip of cut up old ragged towels.... but my towels are still nice. I but second hand whenever possible but buying 10 washcloths and like 10 dish towels (most were wedding gifts) have set me up well for zero waste cleaning! (Also reusable napkins! They also have the perk of people thinking you're fancy)
I use the jars I get from some stuff like pickles for storing stuff like salt, oatmeal but also cat treats because they keep out moisture and keep in the smell. Never thought about buying special ones when I get them in many different sizes while buying other stuff.
Thank you for putting out a video today! My EDS has been flaring up since yesterday and I needed a distraction from the pain and stomach issues. You make me have hope for the future shelbi
Regarding coffee cups (reusable ones) I find often, that my resuable one is too big for the coffee machines and the employee just fill a disposable cup pour it in my resuable cup. And through away the disposable cup 🤐🤐🤐 have anyone found a resusable cup in a size where this dose not happen 🤔🤔🤔
Maybe look for a smaller cup on amazon? we got small reusable coffee cups a few years ago from Aldi and they are about the same size as a disposable one
JOCO makes a great resuable cup. What you want to look for are called 'barista sized', they're usually wide mouth and not that tall. Mine is 12oz and perfect and easy for coffee shops to use as well.
Oh my, that's a shame! :( Well, maybe try a keepcup, it is available in different sizes and I've never had an issue with it! I have the medium one and it always fits under the coffee machines in the coffeeshops in my area... :)
i know this is an old comment but zojirushi makes GREAT insulated 12 oz travel mugs. they will literally keep something hot for 8 hours. I left my coffee in the car in december and came back after work and it was hot. and they’re nice and small!
Have been very interested in lowering my waste and have slowly started the process within the past year. I am still finishing up products before making a swap and replacing with something more sustainable. Love this video!!
One of the most frustrating things to see is the videos of people who go to Starbucks or coffee store literally buy the coffee or drink in a plastic cup and instead of not picking up a plastic straw, they get the plastic straw put it in their cup just to make a video of them taking it out of their cup and putting the reusable one in. I literally saw one where a girl poured her coffee from her plastic cup into her reusable cup and then THREW THE PLASTIC CUP INTO THE WOODS. Like why why why did you not just ask the place to put your drink in your reusable cup to start with.
Because she doesn't actually care about the planet. She cares about how she can manipulate others to think shes an amazing caring person. Other people end up thinking they're she's nice as they don't notice what she did but you're sharp nothing gets by you ;)
I know I'm just basically repeating what you just said, but this was not on video (I saw it real-time irl) and it was before reusable cups were trendy so it was really baffling... basically a woman got a drink in a disposable cup, then went and poured it into her reusable cup... like whaaat? you just made yourself more washing up (+ have to carry about the dirty cup) yet still have to throw away a disposable cup. I know this was obviously a while ago, but it's stayed with me hahaha!
I have just discovered your channel and really like - not going to lie, I just the silicon bags and immediately clicked because I just bought some and was worried that you were going to talk about how terrible they are but I am glad they are one of the replacements for zero waste. I love my silicon bags because I pack my lunch every day and have been using them all the time
My plastic tupperware is a collection from my mom, sister, and old roommate when they all bought new glass tupperware. It's ALL matching red rubbermaid and has already lasted me like 5 years. I use it all every day. I've got bigger glass dishes as well and their lids have already all broken while my rubbermaid goes strong!
I usually put the dry trash straight in the bin, and the wet stuff in random bags I bought products in (for me it’s frozen fruit, veggie chicken or chips). This was im not using any extra bags
I've been keeping old jam and candle jars since I was a teen. I like them because I have so many different sizes so they are more universal and I dont have to waste a huge jar for a few little wall pins or use multiple tiny jars for things I have many items of. Whenever I have to switch items from jar to jar also helps me stay more conscious of what I have and how much. If I find I'm constantly switching to larger jars to store my rock collection I know I'm letting it get out of hand and should lessen how many I pick up.
YES THANK YOU. That is exactly what I have been trying to get in people's heads! Same thing for me with the pela case, they are so cute and on sale pretty often but I always tell myself, "Why buy another case when the one you have now is perfectly fine and functional?" it is all about consumerism and WASTE as in, throwing things out that and WASTING them. This can be single use plastic, or clothes and household items you've just decided you're 'tired' of!
my family has had mason jars for canning/storing/drinking foreveR! I really appreciated your message in this video. It makes reducing waste feel more possible!
I LOVE THIS!!!!! I didn’t buy new sustainable items right away because of budget and it made sense to not buy new items when my plastic containers and plastic package beauty products that were perfectly good. I use up what I have first before buying a new item
This is what I've been doing. Gradually replacing things over time and trying to minimize at the same time. Re-using has been my first go to before buying. For instance I needed a wash bucket and wasn't using my 15litre stock pot so it became my wash bucket! BOOM! ✌🏽🙂
One cool thing about Tupperware brand plastic containers, they have a lifetime warranty (or used to atleast). Growing up when ours cracked my dad would contact the company and get the lid or whatever apparatus was broken replaced for free! Looking back, that was so much less wasteful considering we did throw out a lid, but used the same bowl for years on years! Fun facts.
Da real BS please! Once they start to fall apart and won’t hold your groceries properly you can drop them off at many grocery stores (Fred Meyer, Safeway, etc) for commercial recycling
Another swap for produce bags is old tshirts! Just cut off the sleeves and sew up the bottom, this works well for larger items at the store like bread, potatoes, and onions.
I agree with this mentality so much! I do feel like some people tend to buy too many reusable bottles/cups and bags though, especially if they already own a good one, because a particular sustainable youtuber recommended this or that kind. Its important not to get caught up in what others like if you already like something or have something perfectly good to use.
The whole reusable straws thing to me is nuts. Unless you have a disability and need to use a straw to consume liquids, YOU DON'T NEED A STRAW. Plastic or otherwise. A whole new industry of reusable straws was created just because it is cool, but you don't need it. Don't get a reusable straw, use your lips, wash the can of soda. We don't need another industry of a product almost no one needs. stahp.
theamymartini but the point is.. would it not be better for people to buy the reusable straws, instead of continuing to use plastic one? I understand the idea that we don’t NEED them.. but we also need to be deprived of things we WANT if we can find a sustainable choice/alternative. I’ve also found that having reusable straws/cups often starts conversations with people around me.
Cause the ice hits them in the face and goes everywhere when they drink without a straw? I've seen that happen several times since our local places have gone straw free. Its kind of funny.
When I moved out 12 yrs ago, I bought pyrex ‘tupperware’ for food storage. And Rubbermade for baking supply storage, 1-2 gal glass or metal containers didn’t seem to exist or were entirely too heavy for something that would be stored above head height. Both are still going strong. I can also replace anything that breaks with the exact same thing so I don’t end up with the ‘tupperware drawer’ where none of the pieces fit together b/c you just bought a new set of whatever when you started running low.
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I found reusable straws actually helped me as I need a straw due to a jaw problem and I'm so happy I got some off the bat :)
@@hellanistpunk3282 that's so cool! super happy for you :)
a trick : watch movies on kaldroStream. Been using them for watching loads of movies during the lockdown.
@Ayaan Landyn yup, been watching on KaldroStream for years myself :D
@Ayaan Landyn Yea, been using kaldrostream for months myself :D
if you have disposable period products you don't need anymore because you switched to a cup or cloth pads, donate those products to a local homeless/women's shelter! And always keep a small stash in your bathroom in case a friend comes over and needs something. :)
Or put a few in a first aid kit! They can be used in place of gauze in a pinch.
YAS! Omg I’m so glad someone else is encouraging this!
In the hospital we use pads for certain dressings lol.
Yesss, this is what I did and honestly I love the fact that I know anytime a woman comes over I am prepared for them so they don't have to have the horrible situation of being caught with nothing (and chuffed to know good for first aid too). Changing to reusable pads and a cup has been on of my favourite/best desisions ❤️
And small strings are often the kind of thing you also don't realize the importance of until you need one, as well!
As someone who isn't yet old enough to live on their own, I love watching these videos because I haven't bought anything yet, so when I go to buy things I now know what to get and what to avoid.
Olivia Waggoner same still trying to get my dad to stop buying plastic water bottle
tilly owusu-ansah me too!
i’ve been living on my own for 4 years, moved 5 times, and i’m so jealous that you’re ahead of the game! i wasted so much money buying useless things when i first moved. now i am much more intentional with what i allow into my space
Yes me too it is so refreshing knowing I will help the planet when I am on my own
Jealous lol
You are THE MOST realistic zero/low waste person on youtube.
Kaitlin Benz There should be a heart beside this comment! ❤️❤️
Caleb M. F if you do not like dislike the video and leave
She's great. She keeps it real and doesn't hide of parts of living sustainably that aren't as cute/pretty. She also is like, a real person? I swear most of the other TH-cam personalities talk like there's a baby sleeping in the other room and have at least seven things in their videos that are rose gold or millennial pink.
If anyone does feel the need to get a mason jar or two, always check thrift stores! My Goodwill is loaded with all sorts of sizes and way cheaper than a new pack of jars!
That's where I got nearly all of mine. I did need to get new kids & rings for most of them, but at least the Korr ones they sell in my Kroger just come in a cardboard box.
Ugh I'm actually so sad about the Mason jar situation at my local thrift stores. Because many thrift stores around me are businesses, and because of how trendy mason jars are, buying them used is actually more expensive than buying new ones in bulk! I saw small jars for 2 bucks each.... When I can get a dozen for $8
We get our plates/bowls/mugs from Goodwill because we have a toddler and people are prone to being clumsy in our house. (Spending more money on these items aren't logical) and there are so many options at secondhand stores. 😎 We also use our jars that are reused from food jars from the store.
Or ask your grandma! Chances are your older relatives have mason jars on some dusty shelf in their basement or attic that were originally used for canning. Ask around, it’s plenty easy to get free jars if you let people know to hang onto them for you.
@@ClamatoJuiceify Buy spagetti sauce, peanut butter and salsa in jars versus plastic containers.
I'm confused about everyone needing mason jars, I just dont get why its trendy lol. My old queso jar is just as useful as a fancy mason jar.
I like them because I know the lids will fit universally. I already have enough hassle keeping Tupperware lids in hand. But mine are almost all second hand.
I also use them as drinking glasses because we never had actual glasses. We had coffee mugs, but sometimes you just want to drink 4 cups of water without running to the kitchen constantly.
@@sanityisrelative here in Brazil everyone uses requejão glasses for drinking. It is creamy cheese that traditionally comes in glass cups.
And also if you want to pickle or ferment things in them they are perfect. You can freeze them and put them in boiling water which you cannot always do with other jars. I am buying most of my ones second hand too tough.
We have a small cup from a mole jar. xD It has dimples on it so our littles actually handle it better than our flat cups.
I’m with you SmallFry. Pickle jars are my favorite cuz of the wide mouth. Also the coconut oil from Aldi is actually a mason jar, same lid size. Now I have to remind myself I don’t have to keep all of them 🤣
I'm new to the low waste journey, and I learned that you should go through all of your things before buying new ones. It's hard because you want to buy all the shiny new things, but it makes me feel good whenever I finish something wasteful/plastic.
I couponed a stock pile i have been using up. Will be almost 2 years before buying any bath, kitchen, cleaning supplies. Part of me wants to donate all of it and get sustainable but i cant justify the financial aspect.
Naturally Mermaid Just think to yourself. You are responsible for what you consume( buy) It makes you think twice about whether you actually need something.
When I was considering going low-waste put tons of things in my online shopping cart (I call it fake-shopping). Then I went over each item and considered which items I already have and what I can replace once they are used/broken, which items I could create from what I already have, what I could do to replace things to make my life more efficient. I think an important thing for people to remember is that anything you do is helpful and just because you can't do everything you want to do overnight doesn't mean you aren't apart of the movement for a better Earth.
So relatable! Lol
A very dumb thing that I’ve seen people do in their videos for zero waste though go buy shampoo and conditioner and plastic bottles then the refill their glass soap dispenser with it then throw away the bottle instead of recycling it:
Oh gosh, and people who buy bulk things and bring them home in those plastic bulk bags to dump in a jar! That's not being zero waste, that's trying to look trendy :( ughhhh those people drive me crazy!
@Surabhi S ok but dont just throw the plastic away, use them beat them first
When I started using cloth pads, I donated the disposable pad stash I had to woman's shelter when I knew I did not care to use the disposable ones anymore. I felt like it was the better solution for me and it benefited other people in the process. I don't keep them around and my friends and family are well aware.
Ciara L I did something similar, a friend makes bags to give out to homeless women :) I gave her my extras.
Yeah that's what I'm doing. I'm slowly switching to period undies and whatever disposables I'm not going to use, I'll give to friends or leave in my work bathrooms for whoever needs it
Loooove these tips and the message behind them. "Voting with your dollar" is SO important. My zero waste lifestyle is definitely not Pinterest / Instagram perfect but it works for me!
Exactly!!
I wish I could go zero waste but I don't have the money at the moment
@@totalrandomness4543 Do it one item at a time. Start with one reusable shopping bag. Then next time you get paid get a washable scrubby cloth for dishes. Next paycheck buy ... whatever is about to run out.
It's how I'm doing it and they only way I can do it.
I crochet and I'm buying all cotton yarns and I've crocheted myself shopping bags and several scrubby yarn washcloths and bath/body mitts.( two sizes for my hand and one for hubby).
Like with anything you just start small and eventually it will get easier and larger and soon... you're where you want to be.
I have a whole lot of old sour cream and plastic takeout containers to wear out before buying metal or glass food storage. 😂 Anyone who opens my fridge thinks I have 5 containers of sour cream going at any given time.
The Chinese takeout ones in my town are so durable! We use them to store leftovers or to take out!
My mom used to do that with butter containers!! 😂
@@Shelbizleee yes! My husband always gets annoyed about every six months when I buy a huge container of butter. (It's going to take us six months to go through all that!) In 6 months I have a new xl Tupperware container. *Shrugs*
I save mine from cottage cheese and margarine.
I feel like so many mom's in the south have 6 margarine tubs in the fridge at all times and nobody knows what's in any of them
"Tupperware breaks so easily"
Me: glares at our Tupperware that has been in a perfect state for 25+ years
Kill This Love seriously felt this in my soul!
What most don't really understand is that Tupperware is a brand - most people are talking about are Plastic Food Storage Containers.
There are good, bad & awful food storage containers. You can get 1 container for $10, and you can get 100 containers for $10.
Don't really expect a 10¢ food storage container to be good quality and then complain about the fact that it is crappy.
🤣🤣🤣
😄🤣😂
*glares at Tupperware that i threw around when i was a baby, and its still in perfect condition 16 years later*
I think it’s so important to talk about not buying new things to be “zero” waste! It’s better for the planet to use what we have! 👍
I still have Tupperware brand things from 30 years ago, which I purchased as a teenager. It was expensive but I think we can all say that I got my money's worth. I also have my mum's Tupperware from the 1960s, and it's still going strong. We're not zero waste but consider ourselves reduce wasters, so we totally agree with you that throwing away what is functioning fine is no good.
The old Tupperware was sturdier... They were constructed with thicker sides and a better top the new ones even here in Germany are oftentimes flimsy...
Be careful, old tupperware was not bpa free... it is recommended to throw out any tupperware branded product produced before 2010.
We have some Tupperware bowls from my grandmother when she died and they're still perfectly good.
I wouldn’t store food in them, maybe just use them as storage
THANK YOU for being a low impact/zero waste influencer spreading the actual facts about zero waste products
Been reusing my ziplocks for a few months now. When they fall apart I will toss them, but so far they've lasted. I just rinse them with warm water depending on how dirty the bag is
Jesse Gott Same. I’ve been on the same box for over a year now.
@@carcinogencandy Yes...me a little over 10 years now.
I do the same :)
Ziplocs are not intended to be reusable? 🤯
When I first clicked on this I was expecting to be spanked for dropping $150 on my new zero waste products and supplies that I have been thinking about buying for about a month. But then everything you said not only resonated with me but it was exactly what I did not buy. I was running low on things and considered my options after praying LOL and honestly this video was like a pat on the back. I bought sustainable stuff for my period, the bathroom (bidet, cloth wipes), scrub brushes that I don’t currently have, essential oils I ran out of, reusable vape 💨 pods (judge me), supplies for working at home like a headset, etc. thanks for letting your light shine sis I enjoy learning from you. Your home is goals and God is working on me. I’m excited about the future and I have a room full of stuff I can’t wait to get rid of. I’m turning 29 in 2 weeks and it’s gonna be a good year 😩🙌🏾❤️😘 Love from Delaware
Preach sister!
I'm so glad you emphasized the necessity of "needs" and not wasting what we have.
We've been trained since babies to consume and it's so hard to break the habit.
It also doesn't help that we are trained to get the best deal when in reality we often are buying low quality products that do not last.
I also do panic : to people actually threw away perfectly usable things ? How massively dumb are they ? Seriously ?
Yup perfectly good items sometimes with tags that can be returned, sold or donated. In my apartment dumpster I've found tagged clothing, baby items/diapers still in packaging unused, a barely 1 yr old laptop that just needs a new battery to not have to be plugged in to stay on, an Alexa new in packaging. Nonperishable food in packaging. That's not counting less expensive but still usable used stuff! What gets me too is when people throw away water bottles still with water.....at least pour out the water in the grass next to the dumpster! One time I found 10 freakin bottles that only had SIPS taken out ! My plants were happy.
C BR don’t demonize or insult them for it most of them have good intentions and want to get started right away living a sustainable life so they want to rid themselves of everything then deem to be unsustainable they just don’t understand quite yet that this is counterintuitive. So they’ll move to fast and try to do everything at once instead of a slow lifestyle transition. It’s an honest mistake and I’m glad people like Shelby are giving tips to helps people.
Calling people dumb doesn't make them change their habits so how is this comment useful? Share information not hate ☮️
Its anxiety, throwing things away keeps them busy and problems temporarily go away (but the emotions come back after the purge).
Nicole they might. Either way no need to be an ass. Many zero waste people in their “zero waste mistakes” videos like the TH-camr sustainably vegan for example, genuinely just make an honest mistake and didn’t fully think things through. So a lot of the times it’s really just an honest mistake
This video has some great honest points. In my home, we've always kept our old toothbrushes (we did switch to bamboo, but we still have a bunch of old plastic ones). They are great for cleaning around faucets and molding, scrubbing small things like jewelry, and even work great as paint brushes! Reusing is a big part of sustainability that I think gets ignored.
My favorite jars to repurpose are large pickle jars :) they have a big opening, so they’re easy to fill with food, scoop it out, clean, etc. And you can fit a lot of leftovers in there 👍🏼
Can I just say? I LOVE you! I am so over these crunchy granola holy-than-thou hippee chicks lecturing me when I'm just looking for information and inspiration. My new fave on TH-cam - thank you for being a real person with real info
I would say if the no buy purpose is to save the environment and be minimalist, the Audible account is fine. If the point is to save money, then no.
Jenny Hammond shut up jenny
is the video titled "how to save money" shut up jenny
I think that’s a very good point Jenny :). Don’t listen to the haters, they’re just children with nothing better to do than troll.
Judge Judith Sheindlin Grow up Karen
also most libraries have ebooks /audiobooks you can download for free
I have a large Bottle of bath and body works body wash that I got two years ago and just started using. It will probably my last me until I get to college
my mom gave me a giant bottle of shampoo for christmas in 2017 and i'm still using it
Bath & Body Works is terrible for people and the environment. 😢
Try something organic! ❤️❤️
sparklebutt111 I was gifted this before I knew about zero waste. So I am going to finish it instead of throwing it out and buying something better.
I’m buying all stainless or glass Tupperware even though we have plastic because I’m moving out of my house in 3 months and I know I’m going to need Tupperware there so I’m stocking up the good stuff now
ariana's makeup me too :)
ariana's makeup that’s what I’m doing! I’m moving into my first apartment and since my family needs their Tupperware still, we’re buying glass over plastic!
That's the perfect chance to track down those things second hand to reduce behind the scenes waste too!
Question....what do you use stainless steel Tupperware for? It just seems kinda silly since you can't microwave it....(me, an avid microwaver)
@@WriterOfMany it can go in the freezer, fridge or the oven. Usually its a bit harder wearing than glass, good for cold lunches to take to work, I just keep a thrifted plate at work and decant my lunch onto it to eat if it needs heating (we only have the microwave at work). I prefer glass but my Fiancé drops everything so he gets the stainless or a reusable silicone bag lol. probs good for kids lunches also
Using up for me is harder, because I got a lot. However, I can give any excess to others who need it and this will help me declutter as well as start my journey to becoming a minimalist.
I dunno if microbeads are still legal in other countries like the USA (they're banned in the UK now - I think/hope), but I'd say don't use up products with microbeads in, you're better off throwing them away because it's better that the plastic is in the rubbish bin than mixed with the water. That said, I think more research needs to be done, so this is mainly my opinion.
However, absolutely agree with everything else.
They’re illegal in the states
@@Kokilovesreno Good to know, thanks!
I agree I think the microbead products are an exception to use up before you buy something reusable, pretty sure they shouldn't be introduced to water sources
Nova Belladonna Excellent point! 💚💚
I mean... if you want you could squeeze the contents into a non-recycleble container, bin that, then recycle the bottle the microbead facewash came in, but I can understand why people wouldn't bother, sounds like a faff.
You should have called this video ‘Shelbi talks sense for 13 min 36 seconds’!!!
I like the fact that you encourage people using up things they already have. Throwing away still good things and replace them with zero waste alternative is not really zero waste, because it generates waste with still usable products
People need to donate instead of throwing things away. Obviously hygienic items are beyond iffy and gross most of the time to donate, but many plastic toothbrushes and other things are actually what animal rescues love due to what animals they care for (reptiles rescues usually). And it gives those who dont have the means to pay more than a few dollars to be more zero waste as well.
Definitely love this video and agree with what she says. Very on point and well said! 💕
Loooove this. I see others talking about this topic but it’s very brief. I love how you go into more detail. I’m surprised I haven’t really seen anyone else go into more depth on using up what your already have. When I first started this lifestyle, I used up what I had and there are some things I’m STILL using up.
Great info! 💜
I’m watching this before I move out, because when I start buying things for myself this is the lifestyle I want to have. I’ve been interested for about a year or two now.
I'll even take jars or sturdy plastic containers out of my friend's and family's trash. I don't buy anything I don't have too.
I love how you described the meaning behind zero waste. Using what you already bought is better than just throwing it away. It’s about not repurchasing single use (or any) plastic products.
I wanted to mention another tidbit about Audible. My Audible subscription is my number one personal enjoyment (just for me) splurge. I didn't realize until a friend pointed it out to me that you don't have to pay full price for every Audible book. If you purchase the credits (3 at a time for $35.88) then regardless of the price or length of the book, it's only ever the price of one credit ...approximately $11.96.
What I love about your channel and the reason I subscribed is that you are constantly updating us on new things you do and giving us your honest opinion while having the average person in mind. It never feels like you're telling us that we are wrong, you're just letting us know our options and make us feel welcome to the zero waste/ low impact lifestyle
The "Use Up" message is so Important....Thank You so much for talking about this !
Thank you for reminding us to use up what we have first before buying. It helps me feel that I can start without buying anything, but just be mindful when I do need a replacement. This is such a feel-good video no matter if we can afford zero waste products or not at this moment in our lives.
Great video! There are many things to be mindful of when you’re trying to go in a more sustainable direction.
I think sometimes when your eyes get opened to new sustainability methods it can be hard to make yourself continue to use and keep the less sustainable alternative items. Just have to remind ourselves why we do what we do.
With regards to plastic containers (tupperware) I usually have a couple of plastic containers for my daughter's lunch box because the glass might break (she is in prep). So until she is old enough to make sure it doesn't get broken, I'm happy for her to have the plastic container but I bought good quality ones that she has used for a couple of years now from daycare to school.
I just got started zero waste three days ago and I have to say this is the best how to get started video I've ever seen. I encountered all of these issues in my first week. I was so tempted to throw out my Ziploc bags Tupperware cling wrap xcetera but I knew the damage had already been done like you said and I should just look into buying sustainable actions once these run out. Although it's super hard cuz seeing all this plastic and waste around me is triggering, I know throwing it away right now isn't going to do any good thank you
Your home is so lovely! I love all of the plants, the bright light and all of your eco friendly practices :D. Yay!
Lovely video. I am glad you're pointing this out. I believe that you are right with that some people throw out their perfectly fine items to replace it. I used to live at another home where I was able to use the stuff that was already there. I now have my own place, and I just now started purchasing more sustainable items. Making use of what you already have is so important.
Instead of buying mason jars I found that you can use old jars like for jelly, pickles, etc. Once you’re done with the produce just wash it out.
nomnomgirl513 yess my mom used to do this and it’s soo useful and you get your money’s worth of the pickles or whatever u bought
I have seen wooden/bamboo hair brushes in zero waste shops. For me it also seems kind of pointless item to replace unless parents are buying those brushes for their children. Of course it is easy to forget such personal item in a hotel/beach/sports club etc and then you really need to get a new one. I use my plastic hair brush / comb since 2007 and i will continue to use it for many years in the future. :)
Trying to reduce my waste has helped in a lot of ways. It's helped me to stop and think about whether or not I actually need something. It's helped me save money. I have discovered some amazing local brands and stores. It was hard using everything up before buying new stuff at first, but now I'm more conscious about what I do but when I need things.
Maybe you should refer to them as zero waste replacement instead of swaps
Is there a difference..?
Just sounds better, mind game. People usually replace things when they are broken, swapping in my mind is done before the life is done.😎
when you first learn about minimalism and sustainability it can be overwhelming because you immediately want to make all the right swaps. what has helped me is making a long list of my “bad” products and what i want to swap them out with. i can refer back to the list when the product is nearing its end.
I am so glad that people are talking out this. I started to to change my life to be more eco friendly I did this exact thing. I feel so horrible for all the plastic I didn't use and threw away. It is so easy to look the part, but better to live the part. Thanks for the video. Just subscribed and have been binging hard.
After the 5p charge on plastic bags in Scotland has made such a huge difference in people using reusable bags
Great video! This topic has been on my mind. I’ve recently moved into a ‘pre loved’ apartment (people move in and out and leave the country all the time) There are items such as paper towels, plastic bottle hand soap, and laundry detergent here. My thought was use it till it’s gone. Would you agree ?
I would.
Yes or donate
Agreed 🙌
Are you gonna move out soon too? If so, you can leave it there for the next person, if it's not going bad.
The mason jar thing was used by our family decades ago because my mom was a gardener, and canned her on fruits and veggies. People used to giggle when they came to our house and saw us drinking out of jelly jars. It is funny how this became such a high-end trend.
I love that you try so hard to make sure people know zero waste can be cost friendly. I don’t think a lot of influencers think about that. Thank you so much❤️❤️
I noticed some walmarts have different products the one in the next town has so many "eco friendly"(despite it being in plastic) products compared to mine.
Is it the same in other places?
Also I've noticed the lower your income the more ecofriendly you are. Maybe it something in the south. Drinking from jars, drinking from reused takeout cups, keeping anything that can hold things like sour cream containers to store food, not using plastic wrap or ziplock bags cause theirs a container for that ect... reuse = save money
Reusing other containers once the food or whatever is gone, is def a lower income and immigrant family thing. My family has done it and we are both haha (lower mid class and my mom is an immigrant)
I'm not zero/low waste nor my family, and still we try to buy our products in glass, because they are theaaa besssst, there are soo many uses for them, I am obsessed with glass jars, each one is unique and beautiful in their own way, I clean them, and use them to store homemade food, and most importantly to propagate plants on them and they look amazing... Its kinda of weird and sustainable hobby
Shelby your new house looks amazing!!
Thank you so much!! ❤️
Omg I've absolutely been loving your videos!
I love how relatable and understanding you are to viewers in your videos.
You're explanations and information is so much more realistic than others I have come across. You've really eased some anxieties (for me) about finding ways to be more zero waste.
THANK YOU!
Such a great topic, thank you!! I've been on my zero waste journey for almost a year now and I'm still working on using up stuff I purchased beforehand such as tupperware, bulk packs of dish sponges, household cleaning products, etc.
I love this. It's definitely a transition and not just a switch. Use what you have first!! I know I have piles of spaghetti sauce jars, olive jars, cream cheese containers, butter containers, etc. I also love my reusable straws! I support getting rid of plastic straws but I despise paper straws so metal is the way to go.
You should make a video about how you keep all those plants alive. I only have 2 windows facing more apartments, so barely any light. I always kill my plants:(
Samantha Gaddis Calathea or Maranta plants do well in low lighting, I highly recommend a good humidifier too
Try a Mother In Law Tounge, also called Snake Plant. They did amazingly well in my friends unlit hallway, covered in dust. I would come over every few months and give them a water and dust them off, they survived really well. They look like long smooth cactus spears, great look for minimalist homes, and are tolerant if you forget to water them for a week or two.
I am thoroughly obsessed with her!!!! she really punctuates the fact that zero waste/sustainability in general is more about doing what you can and making alterations in your life rather than being perfect!
Thank you! I see a lot of zero waste accounts constantly advertising new products. That’s not the point of ZW! 🤪
i’m definitely about to subscribe!! i love how humble you are, and although i’m not a zero waste person i do try to be conscious about my decisions but not as much as i should. however, i love that you seem so chill about your way of putting your content out, you don’t try to “force” other people to try things.
I completely agree! Sustainability is not about purging it's about transitioning.
I'm sooo baffled this even needs explaining 🙀
Me too lol! I thought it was so obvious!
Don't mock people who are learning how on earth does that help? People will be to scared to ask questions
As long as people are learning
yesss thank you for this. there needs to be more videos like this/more awareness about this message!! people tend to get too excited about "converting" into a "zero waste" lifestyle and ironically create more waste
You can just wash out your cheapo ziploc bag and reuse. We do that.
YES YES YES. Always use up what you have first before switching! Love your channel and how you make this lifestyle accessible!
You should do a plant tour!
Just stumbled across your channel this morning... And have been binging your videos for a few hours now!
Absolutely love your beautiful personality and common sense approach!
I've always been a creative artistic type that reuses what I can.. trash into something useful, creative and\or aesthetically pleasing...
The whole reduce, reuse recycle thing that became popular in the 90s when I was in hs.
We had compost piles growing up, grew a lot of our food... Canned a lot of our own food.
My step dad even bought a tree spade so he could save as many trees as he could when they purchased some land.
So I grew up rather frugally with the environment in mind...
But I also grew up during a time when information and the truth wasn't so readily available...
So I admit, I spent a few decades in blissful ignorance, that I was doing what I could....
Then I finally had my first child at almost 36yo, 2nd at 39.5 (I'm 41yo now)..
That really woke me up, and made me want to break that blissful ignorant state... I've been horrified at all I've discovered.. it's been downright depressing and overwhelming at times.
Sorry for the ramble, but just really appreciate the extra ideas you've given in a way that doesn't shame anyone.
You are absolutely darling!
I love your little lysp tbh. Makes me super duper happy and is so genuine and sweet
If you have 'real' tupperware - do not throw it. I have had some of mine 30 years and the freezer containers never break, I never had to replace them. I am not selling tupperware and I do find them VERY expensive now but most of mine have saved so many plastic and freezer and zip lock bags they were worth it.
Sabine Steinberg-Uzoma the op shops near me are full of genuine Tupperware for $5AUD a piece. It’s amazing 😍
Hi. I went zero waste and I did a few tricks.
I had a cleaner bottle for all purpose cleaner. So when it ran out I just made my own all purpose cleaner and use the same bottle for 2 years now. Same with the glass cleaner
The point is to keep reusing the same bottle over and over.
When you care for your things you can make them last for about 20 years or so.
My mom has a makeup case made from an old umbrella material that made it from 1964 and its still being used today 2020.that thing even made it to Chicago and back to our country
Here, there are a lot of abondoned houses with a lot of jars and old milk bottles. I take those when I need some for my projects.
My jars filled with my plastic trash will be cemented in my new barn addition so my rabbits will be safe inside.
I just thought I drop you a note to tell you going zero waste is fun challenging and very rewarding. Not to mention I became very Frugal at the process.
Greetings from the mountains
I dont think produce bags are that necessary unless you buy a lot of little loose veggies (like green beans). I just put my veggies in the bottom of my basket and it has to get washed later anyway. My must have (other than reusable coffee cup) would be linens. Most zero wasters give the tip of cut up old ragged towels.... but my towels are still nice. I but second hand whenever possible but buying 10 washcloths and like 10 dish towels (most were wedding gifts) have set me up well for zero waste cleaning! (Also reusable napkins! They also have the perk of people thinking you're fancy)
I use the jars I get from some stuff like pickles for storing stuff like salt, oatmeal but also cat treats because they keep out moisture and keep in the smell.
Never thought about buying special ones when I get them in many different sizes while buying other stuff.
Thank you for putting out a video today! My EDS has been flaring up since yesterday and I needed a distraction from the pain and stomach issues. You make me have hope for the future shelbi
Same girl I'm dealing with SIBO right now. Thank god for TH-cam xo
Regarding coffee cups (reusable ones) I find often, that my resuable one is too big for the coffee machines and the employee just fill a disposable cup pour it in my resuable cup. And through away the disposable cup 🤐🤐🤐 have anyone found a resusable cup in a size where this dose not happen 🤔🤔🤔
Maybe look for a smaller cup on amazon? we got small reusable coffee cups a few years ago from Aldi and they are about the same size as a disposable one
JOCO makes a great resuable cup. What you want to look for are called 'barista sized', they're usually wide mouth and not that tall. Mine is 12oz and perfect and easy for coffee shops to use as well.
Oh my, that's a shame! :( Well, maybe try a keepcup, it is available in different sizes and I've never had an issue with it! I have the medium one and it always fits under the coffee machines in the coffeeshops in my area... :)
i know this is an old comment but zojirushi makes GREAT insulated 12 oz travel mugs. they will literally keep something hot for 8 hours. I left my coffee in the car in december and came back after work and it was hot. and they’re nice and small!
Have been very interested in lowering my waste and have slowly started the process within the past year. I am still finishing up products before making a swap and replacing with something more sustainable. Love this video!!
One of the most frustrating things to see is the videos of people who go to Starbucks or coffee store literally buy the coffee or drink in a plastic cup and instead of not picking up a plastic straw, they get the plastic straw put it in their cup just to make a video of them taking it out of their cup and putting the reusable one in. I literally saw one where a girl poured her coffee from her plastic cup into her reusable cup and then THREW THE PLASTIC CUP INTO THE WOODS. Like why why why did you not just ask the place to put your drink in your reusable cup to start with.
The answer to your “why” questions is optics, virtue signaling, and Instagram likes...
Why????????????
Because she doesn't actually care about the planet. She cares about how she can manipulate others to think shes an amazing caring person. Other people end up thinking they're she's nice as they don't notice what she did but you're sharp nothing gets by you ;)
Tom Jones to be clear the “she” we’re talking about is the lady littering with the Starbucks cup :)
I know I'm just basically repeating what you just said, but this was not on video (I saw it real-time irl) and it was before reusable cups were trendy so it was really baffling... basically a woman got a drink in a disposable cup, then went and poured it into her reusable cup... like whaaat? you just made yourself more washing up (+ have to carry about the dirty cup) yet still have to throw away a disposable cup. I know this was obviously a while ago, but it's stayed with me hahaha!
I have just discovered your channel and really like - not going to lie, I just the silicon bags and immediately clicked because I just bought some and was worried that you were going to talk about how terrible they are but I am glad they are one of the replacements for zero waste. I love my silicon bags because I pack my lunch every day and have been using them all the time
I should have discovered your channel earlier, you'd have saved me from A LOT of mistakes 💖💖💖
My plastic tupperware is a collection from my mom, sister, and old roommate when they all bought new glass tupperware. It's ALL matching red rubbermaid and has already lasted me like 5 years. I use it all every day. I've got bigger glass dishes as well and their lids have already all broken while my rubbermaid goes strong!
What do you do about trash? Do you have a trash can with a plastic bag in it? Idk what to do with the small amount of trash I produce
I just throw it in the big container raw (without a bag)
I usually put the dry trash straight in the bin, and the wet stuff in random bags I bought products in (for me it’s frozen fruit, veggie chicken or chips). This was im not using any extra bags
We don’t really have a trash can anymore but I have a “roomate” who does. So we sneak things in there if we need to
Shelbizleee thanks
I've been keeping old jam and candle jars since I was a teen. I like them because I have so many different sizes so they are more universal and I dont have to waste a huge jar for a few little wall pins or use multiple tiny jars for things I have many items of.
Whenever I have to switch items from jar to jar also helps me stay more conscious of what I have and how much. If I find I'm constantly switching to larger jars to store my rock collection I know I'm letting it get out of hand and should lessen how many I pick up.
YES THANK YOU. That is exactly what I have been trying to get in people's heads! Same thing for me with the pela case, they are so cute and on sale pretty often but I always tell myself, "Why buy another case when the one you have now is perfectly fine and functional?" it is all about consumerism and WASTE as in, throwing things out that and WASTING them. This can be single use plastic, or clothes and household items you've just decided you're 'tired' of!
Yes! Please! This video is so important! Re-use is so important! And you can find other uses for old things!
I thought people got rid of plastic containers and bags because of health reasons.
my family has had mason jars for canning/storing/drinking foreveR! I really appreciated your message in this video. It makes reducing waste feel more possible!
I LOVE THIS!!!!! I didn’t buy new sustainable items right away because of budget and it made sense to not buy new items when my plastic containers and plastic package beauty products that were perfectly good. I use up what I have first before buying a new item
IS SHE THE DUMPSTER DIVING MAKEUP GIRL I AM CONFUSED
This is what I've been doing. Gradually replacing things over time and trying to minimize at the same time. Re-using has been my first go to before buying. For instance I needed a wash bucket and wasn't using my 15litre stock pot so it became my wash bucket! BOOM! ✌🏽🙂
Well done! :’D making my heart happy like this
One cool thing about Tupperware brand plastic containers, they have a lifetime warranty (or used to atleast). Growing up when ours cracked my dad would contact the company and get the lid or whatever apparatus was broken replaced for free! Looking back, that was so much less wasteful considering we did throw out a lid, but used the same bowl for years on years! Fun facts.
could i continue to use the hundreds of bags that are in my pantry for my groceries
Da real BS please! Once they start to fall apart and won’t hold your groceries properly you can drop them off at many grocery stores (Fred Meyer, Safeway, etc) for commercial recycling
Another swap for produce bags is old tshirts! Just cut off the sleeves and sew up the bottom, this works well for larger items at the store like bread, potatoes, and onions.
I use the hem as a drawstring.
Mason jare are so weird to me.
French drink tape water on glass.
Absolument! Je fait le même ici a Lisbonne Portugal! Ils sont fous ces Amerloques...
I agree with this mentality so much! I do feel like some people tend to buy too many reusable bottles/cups and bags though, especially if they already own a good one, because a particular sustainable youtuber recommended this or that kind. Its important not to get caught up in what others like if you already like something or have something perfectly good to use.
The whole reusable straws thing to me is nuts. Unless you have a disability and need to use a straw to consume liquids, YOU DON'T NEED A STRAW. Plastic or otherwise. A whole new industry of reusable straws was created just because it is cool, but you don't need it. Don't get a reusable straw, use your lips, wash the can of soda. We don't need another industry of a product almost no one needs. stahp.
theamymartini but the point is.. would it not be better for people to buy the reusable straws, instead of continuing to use plastic one? I understand the idea that we don’t NEED them.. but we also need to be deprived of things we WANT if we can find a sustainable choice/alternative. I’ve also found that having reusable straws/cups often starts conversations with people around me.
Cause the ice hits them in the face and goes everywhere when they drink without a straw? I've seen that happen several times since our local places have gone straw free. Its kind of funny.
@@tomjones2157 one can ask for water sans ice if this is a problem haha
When I moved out 12 yrs ago, I bought pyrex ‘tupperware’ for food storage. And Rubbermade for baking supply storage, 1-2 gal glass or metal containers didn’t seem to exist or were entirely too heavy for something that would be stored above head height. Both are still going strong.
I can also replace anything that breaks with the exact same thing so I don’t end up with the ‘tupperware drawer’ where none of the pieces fit together b/c you just bought a new set of whatever when you started running low.