I ALMOST FORGOT TO SHARE THE BLOG! I listed a few things you asked about that I do not think are green washing, check it out! www.shelbizleee.com/post/not-greenwashing
You forgot to mention that H&M makes PLASTIC clothing (all your non-natural fibers are made of plastic) which contributes to microplastics in the ocean when you wash them. And their conscious collection is made of 'recycled' plastic. They're cheap on every level.
I don't find those helpful for greasy things or sticky things, like the backsplash above the stove. I mean, hot water sure, but dish soap is really significantly more effective in my experience.
DUDEEEE! ok 1. i'm so fucking happy i found ur channel! ur content is SO important. & 2. when u said the conscious collection from h&m i SCREAMEDDDDD! they reached out to me to promote that exact line via being in a commercial kind of thing for it because they know i make sustainability videos & when i said no because they are so obviously a horrible fast fashion company, my management was like "are u sure? it's a big opportunity!" & i was like "OH BOY AM I SURE!" & i am so glad i stuck with that. it's so sad to see! thank u for this greenwashing TEA!
Thank you!!! I started researching this shit when my bamboo toothbrushes came in a giant box, with bubble wrap, and wrapped in plastic.....I was like wait....something is not adding up lol. There is also no such thing as zero waste. Unless a hand carved bamboo toothbrush is delivered to you unwrapped from the mouth of a falcon.
Unilever is one of the best corporations to have your brand consolidated with They allow a company to retain control of their governance and products. So...any decisions are on those companies, not Unilever Who gives a crap is manufacturered in China..so
Unilever and Nestlé are two companies which I actively avoid. My friend did some missionary work in Africa, and told me several years ago about the baby milk scandal with Nestlé (if you don't know, look it up. It's eye-opening to say the least). At that point, I looked into other retail conglomerates, and started to avoid products from these brands. It's not just cleaning and self-care products, there's food and drink to avoid too. It's a minefield. Love your videos, Shelbi. So informative in a totally accessible way. Keep up the good work. Thank you for talking about Kristen Leo too - another TH-cam favourite of mine. Xx
@@cynthiawilson3104 any company that buys water, then sells it back to the people who it came from for a massive profit is not okay with me. And don't even start about their 'sustainable' palm oil...
@@cynthiawilson3104 I'm a vegan, but I would never be pushy with others about it. In contrast, I tell everyone I can about Nestlé and Unilever. Knowledge is power, and people need that power to stand against them.
Yes! I haven’t been actively avoiding Unilever (but I will now) but I have been avoiding Nestle. Because of them, they FINALLY pushed me to stop going to Starbucks which I had been trying to do. So thanks to them for that I guess.
Yes, my Dad used to work for Unilever. He always said that the stuff in the name brand is exactly the same as the off brand just in a different bottle. LOL.
About the H&M recycling program - it might be true that in the US you have many options, but in other countries, we don't. I don't support fast fashion, I surely don't support H&M, but I do take my clothes there to recycle because it is the only option. The same for the idea that "you can get anything online", yeah, maybe in the US, but in Europe, when I buy from outside the EU, especially from the US, the shipping taxes and import taxes are so big, it is just not worth it, not to mention the environmental impact of shipping something overseas just for me (so to speak).
You can always "recycle" your clothes by making rags, "toilet paper for number ones", dog begs, rag rugs, ect... There are tons of documentaries about clothing and the environment.
@@spalalala I was raised in a culture where nothing was thrown away, everything is reused, I don't throw or even recycle things if they can be reused or repurposed. When I recycle something it is because there is nothing else I can do. Please don't make assumptions. I also am not into fast fashion, I don't buy clothes unless I need them and I use them for years. I still wear some clothes from when I was 14 (almost 20 years ago).
i watched a video on H&M’s recycling program, only 3% actually gets recycled because almost every item is a mixture of different types of fabrics and synthetics that they can’t remake anything from it so it still ends up in other countries and into landfills
I live in Europe (lived in several different countries) and if you can´t find something in shop, you sure can find it online. And you don´t need specific american brand. Stop making Europe look like online shopping is something new and accessible only to 5% of population here :D And with recycling clothes, you can donate to shelters, to humana, to red cross. Different organisations which make workshops and teach people how to upcycle. So unless you live somewhere under a rock, you have options.
H&M honestly makes me so glad that thrifting is a trend. It’s not hard to find cute gently used clothes and they’re 1/4 of the price! Harder if your xs/xl but it’s always worth a shot.
Hey but oversized is a trend too I’ve been CD and still able to thrift well! The men’s shirt section is always stocked with cute and big good quality shirts
I used to work for a trend clothing store and the quality was shit. After a couple months it would fall apart. There is some old worked in clothing at thrift store who have lived life and then some but still look like fantastic.
As a small person, I actually find it easier to find clothes at a resale store because there is usually more variety than a single store, and all the xs/s are all together, not spread out.
That's how I got into sewing actually, not being able to get small clothes, and unfortunately you can't just get children's clothes as they're not shaped the same. These days I'm lazier and just wear a lot of oversized stuff. 😂
When I was studying sociology in college, I took a global social problems in the culture of capitalism class (mouthful I know), and we focused an entire week on Unilever.
You mention that a lot of these alternatives can be purchased online. I wonder though if that's truly a more sustainable option. Ordering everything independently online contributes to packaging waste + takes a lot of energy to deliver it directly to your door (especially if it's heavier or a larger item). I think the best option is really to go local. And sometimes thats not perfect either
I just wanted to comment the same thing ;) I think you should always look for an option in your area and only if there is nothing AND the positive, sustainable aspects of the product really seem to outweigh the environmental impact by ordering online, it can be considered...that's at least how I handle it
It depends. If your ordering online from a brand in your own country or continent (aka not being transported by plane) then the impact can actually be less than brick and mortar stores.
I agree local is always better, but finding local products that check all the boxes is hard. Specially because everything comes from somewhere right? They is also people who argue it takes more resources to keep Up a Store than a brick and mortar just for storage from an online Store
Each time H&M is discussed I cannot agree with "bad quality". I have multiple items from H&M, now most of them are purchased second hand, and they serve me for YEARS. When it comes to price point it's the best quality you can get from fast fashion (both design and fabric) on the market in Central Europe. I would assume that they get destroyed in dryers in US, since in Europe we just hang and air dry our clothes... The issue here is not only in the company (and I cannot deny there is a HUGE issue with fast fashion) but with how people treat their clothes.
I agree. My clothes would probably last longer if I didn't toss everything in the dryer, but the American lifestyle prioritizes instant gratification and completion. woo
i also find my h&m items last forever! i have one tank top that has gone bally/bobbly (yeno, where it gathers clumps) but its been deemed a "indoor shirt" (ironically used mostly outdoor in the garden) cos i split bleach on it about 3 years ago! other than that all my stuff has lasted longer than i have fitted in it! i dont use a dryer often (i say this as i grew up in ireland where my clothes would sometimes be put in a dryer for 5 mins but now i live in africa so everything is air dried) so i think you might be onto something with how people care for their clothes...
Yes, I think the same. I still have several H&M items from my before-zero-waste-time that have already lasted for about 5 years. Now I almost exclusively buy clothes second hand, but also there I like H&M for its quality and they have some things made of 100% cotton or viscose, so no plastics (even if it's not from the conscious collection)
I agree... I've had some items that were kinda shitty (usually from the DIVIDED collection), but really good items from their everyday and classic collection that I've had forever. You really have to look at and feel the items before buying them. I also do the following things which have probably helped: - I wash everything on a lower temperature (usually 30 degrees Celcius). - I don't own a dryer so I airdry my clothing. - I try to not wash my clothes too often - I don't use softener for my clothing - If I have to iron my clothing I put a kitchen towel between the iron and the clothing item to prevent damage
Please antihaul the Neutrogena single use face wipes!!! It's a plastic bag of individual single use makeup wipes that are individually wrapped...in PLASTIC!!! 😱🤯
Rose Ferguson curious if you have found an alternative? I use an oil (which I’m lazy and don’t wanna move to see what brand it is lol) but it is in a plastic bottle so I want to get one that isn’t plastic and it enviro friendly. 💕
She actually did do a video where she anti-hauled them! ^^ And hoooy boy, she had some great choice words on the subject, it was awesome! XD Great minds think alike.
@@ErinGallagher7011 the body shop chamomile cleansing balm comes in a reusable/recyclable tin and works really well for taking off all makeup - just use a washcloth/muslin to wipe it off.
I watched a video on the H&M recycling program (I think it was on the CBC news channel or something like that) and I learned that they really can't even recycle the clothes because a lot of clothes have mixed fabric blends (like cotton/polyester mix) and you can't really separate them from each other with our current technology. (Sorry for my English + It was a while ago when I saw that video)
I've heard of Unilever, only to the extent of seeing their little logo on a lot of products, it was so common that before I tried purchasing more consciously that I thought it was a certification of some kind tbh. Like it's on everything.
Yes! I remember first knowing of unilever as a child because I had a strange desire to read the back of every shampoo bottle while bathing. Lol. But in high school we did a project about the major companies out there (i.e Unilever, Johnson & Johnson, Coca-Cola, etc) we talked about unfair wages, child labour and other unethical practices that these companies use.
no way! i didn't know a "biodegradable" label meant NOTHING in the USA😣 I was buying a detergent that said so, and the company is from there. Thank you for being so informative
Agustina Luchelli To go off of this, many times the “cruelty free” or “no animal testing” label also means nothing as well. Always double check before buying something.
My husband in college tried to compost a "biodegradable" chip bag once for over 2 years. It didnt do a damn thing in a very active compost bin. He called the company monthly to give them an update on the chip bag staus and didnt get any headway on their response to they lack of biodegrading. Lol
when i first learnt about cruelty free things (so, a while ago) someone mentioned to me to also look into the "parent company" which is how i discovered Unilever & all those years later my boyfriend jokes with me whenever I pick up something to see if its Unilever because if it is we whisper "the devvvvillll". Unilever is not dope :(
I wish I would have known about Love, Planet, and Beauty sooner. Their marketing is so good that I feel scammed. I really thought I was doing something good by switching over to their products. On Black Friday, Target had gift sets from that brand for very cheap. Shampoo, conditioner, and dry shampoo for about $7. I thought it was such a good deal, I bought three sets so I can stock up on products for the year but now I just feel ashamed. I wouldn't have bought from their company if I would have known. I am still gonna use every bit of the product though because I don't wanna be wasteful. Also, I heard that H&M's recycling problem is BS. I watched a news report on it.
Aw, no... Don’t feel bad. You can’t know everything about every brand every time. I’m happy to hear that you’ve been trying your best to make a difference, like we all are. :) Thanks for pushing through and not wasting it, either!
SO EXCITED for this LUSH factory BREAKDOWN! Ask them about ensured fair wages for everything (including the oils, scents, etc. they import for their products)?
The essential oils and fragrances are bad for our skin and completely unnecessary. They are also organic compounds that decompose in the product. That compromises quality. Fragrance and dye free are your best options.
Raquel D to be fair, in body care products dyes and scents are unnecessary, but enhance the experience. In facial skin care the harm definitely outweighs that. Their bath bombs, body scrubs and body lotions are fine as long as you're not allergic, but definitely not for the face.
Good to know about Seventh Generation. All of the "green" products I see in my local store are owned by a larger parent company whose practices contradict the "green" product lines they launch. I'd love to see a video of your cleaning recommendations or just a compiled list (even if you haven't been able to try them yourself yet) of small companies who are conscious of their environmental footprint and sell cleaning products that match those ethics. I'm a lemon/baking soda/vinegar fan myself but I know a lot of people are skeptical of making that leap. My family, for example, still insist cleaners needs to be a bought and labeled product in order for them to consider using it! ❤️
That would be helpful! Sometimes you need more conventional products, like for me recently. I'm currently sharing a house with family (I experienced a house fire) and they prefer conventional cleaning products and I want to respect that and I purchased Seventh Generation in a pinch but would like something better once it's gone.
Yeah, I use their laundry detergent, the ultra concentrate so each container lasts me a while, but I'd like to know of other options that get your gym clothes fresh and don't fade your blacks!
The only Seventh Generation product I use is their dishwashing detergent (most clean one I can find around here), and I have their stain remover which honestly isn't great so it's definitely not making its way back into this house!
I use seventh generation because they have scent free products and I have MCS(Multiple Chemical Sensitivity). Fragrance makes me sick. As much as I don't want to support Unilever it is very nice that there are easily identifiable and findable scent free products for the less conscious folks.
I actually started my zero waste movement because of that little U logo on the back of my products. I was looking for cruelty free products to switch to and while doing research I learned all about that company.
Unilever actually started near where I live in the UK and the town is called Port Sunlight, in the same way that Cadbury’s and Rowntrees founders created homes for their factory workers so did the founder of Unilever. I often think that people tend to overlook so called ‘parent companies’ when trying to purchase more ethically and sustainably. I personally bought Love Beauty and Planet conditioner before realising their parent company was Unilever. I think that when trying to live more sustainably and consciously there is an element of decision fatigue of ‘I need this toothpaste/deodorant/conditioner right now and I do not have the energy or time to research and make decisions so I’m going to grab the closest thing to my values as I can’
unilever is part uk and dutch .their dutch side started selling margarine and there have been plenty of scandals ,they once used a dodgy ingredient in these margarines and lots of people became ill or died and they got away with it ,there are some documentaries about .
could you make a video on the problem with single use batteries, benefits of using rechargeable, ways to dispose of batteries if we do use single use ones.
So grateful you covered love beauty and planet, I’ve used it for about a year now because I saw it as a good happy medium between zero waste and just your run of the mill shampoo based on how they marketed it but I was always skeptical. I didn’t do enough research but I definitely did notice the unilever brand on the bottle at one point and recognized it from a lot of brands I don’t use on purpose. Thank you for doing the research on these greenwashing brands for us less experienced!
I feel like h and m may have shot themselves in the foot, because hopefully a lot of people who never questioned their shopping habits will see the sustainable collection and say 'wait, whats wrong with the other stuff?' Also, I had heard of Unilever before
Preach!!! I grew up using Seventh Generation, so I just figured it was all natural and eco-friendly. I didn't realize until very recently that the detergent ingredients scored very low on the EWG website! I was shocked!
I know Dove is part of Unilever and it's not great to shop from them at all, but if you're like me and can't easily access most shampoo bars to cut down on your waste, I've found that the Dove Shea Butter with Warm Vanilla Beauty Bar Soap is a great option to use as a shampoo bar
And that is why I try to get as many products as possible from local companies (where I literally know the people and can watch them make my products) or I actually make them myself. 😊😊😊
to anti haul: slow cooker liners they're single-use plastic bags that you line a crockpot/slow cooker with instead of just cleaning the crockpot when you're done cooking.
I’m a dietitian and have spent a bunch of time looking into food companies, so yes I knew of unilever. But you shared more valuable information than I knew. Thank you. Love you.
I am only familiar with the dutch 'eco subscription box' zustainabox, which I really like, because for people who are just starting on their journey to become more sustainable, a subscription box is very easy. And this particulair subscription box makes sure that a more sustainable transportation is used for the shipping of their boxes, and they tell you to pass something on to a friend if you already have the item they provide you with, or don't need/want. I do argee with you that a subscription box is not the most minimalistic way, but they can really help for people who don't have the time or resources (zero waste shops nearby).
Thank you for your videos. I've been looking at a lot of these problems more and more lately and these issues you're talking about around real impact of goods. It's the worst to think we're doing the right thing just to find out that it's only minimally better or sometimes even worse.
Yes, I’ve known about Unilever for about a decade now. Also, Seventh Generation is an anti-LGBTQ+ company. I’ve never bought their stuff for this reason.
Debbie Benson I was actually looking for a source after I posted this. I couldn’t find anything, which was a bit discouraging. Maybe Shelbie could look into it? She might have more thorough ways of researching this type of information than I do. Since I’ve been avoiding Seventh Generation for so long, I’d love to know if their owners really donate to anti-LGBTQ+ organizations or not.
Yay, I'm glad to see more people talking about these topics these days. I tried blogging about these sorts of things years ago and it didn't seem like people were interested at the time. I had been writing a natural beauty products blog, and I realized it wasn't sustainable to be receiving tons of products that I couldn't possibly use up. And almost none of them were using eco packaging at the time. Now that "zero waste" has become a thing it's nice to see people considering that aspect.
I started noticing that unilever owned everything when I was about 7 and saw it in every shampoo bottle and then started noticing some foods with their label too
I was just reading several articles on Unilever and what they plan to do to combat plastic pollution. I'm super ashamed that I fell for one of their products (a detergent partially wrapped in non-plastic) and I'm so glad to see you're speaking out on this. This is why I love your content.
I used to work in the Health and beauty section of a supermarket (because as a woman apparently I can't also deal with everything else a supermarket sells), and that alone pretty much convinced me to change the products I used in the bathroom, not only is the product that you use covered in plastic (which ends up in landfill) but all the plastic packaging on it before it hits the shelves also goes to landfill. Now i am slowly trying to change the rest of my life so that I have zero waste, the hardest is definitely food products, especially when you are on a budget!
I've heard of Unilever because one of my friends works there 🙈 I haven't talked to her recently but I know she works in sustainable procurement so there are people working for good on the inside!
Yes! I heard of Unilever. When I was a kid I’d read the backs of all the bottles in our bathroom. I noticed when I was a teen that our Axe, dove, etc. products all had this U on the back
I have heard of unilever before this video, but I didn’t realize they owned so many products. I actually use love, beauty, planet. It works really well on my hair and I’m trying my best to be eco friendly, so it seemed perfect. I’m glad you made this, because I’m going to look into another brand. I love how passionate you are about saving the planet! I’m trying my best one item at a time. I should make a video on my channel about my changes. 💕
Hi Shelbi, not so long ago I started watching your videos and I have watched quite a few now. I just can't get enough of them because they are full of information, beautifully filmed and edited and there is just something about then that makes them pleasant to watch. You don't speak too loudly or quickly for me personally, the videos are even kind of relaxing. I feel like I can do other things like clean, wash dishes etc. while listening to your tips and getting all the information I need without any confusion. The colour palette in your videos is really nice too. I loved your video about Lush and I am just about watch this one when I'm done writing. You just put a heart on one of my comments, which proves that you really do read the comments and it is what inspired me to leave this one. I feel like you have a video for almost anything that I'm interested in sustainability and that's amazing! Anyway, keep on doing what you do! :)
so i know that you should use up your non zero waste stuff first before switching but now i’m worried about my ever spring laundry detergent???? bc like it seems to be super duper bad so should i still use it up????
Thank you! I was very suspicious of the Love Beauty Planet brand so never bought from them (not to mention it comes in plastic!). I’m not buying from Seventh Generation anymore...
Thanks for his video! It’s been one of the best anti-haul videos!! ✨ I’m inspired now to pick my products with even more consciousness and give my money to them. Especially food, I used to just make sure they are vegan but since there are now so many options and I know better, I’m going to do better! ✨
got so disappointed when you mentioned seventh generation. i recently bought some bottles of dish soap thinking i was making a good choice, but turns out i wasnt :( thank you for talking about it tho, so i can look out for more eco friendly options :)
How have I never heard of Kristen Leo before??? I just binge watched a ton of her videos. She is so funny! Thanks Shelby for sharing her channel with us!
I support Loop.💖💖💖 It's not perfect, but I think that if every company tries to reinvent packaging and focuses on sustainability, we'll be so much better off.
I am in love with this video. So much knowledge and the truth about the world of consumerism. I am so happy you are back at it with educating the public about important sustainability issues!
A few months ago I found out that seventh generations parent company was unilever and I fell. A company I trusted so much was just unilever!(also I loved this vid, and all your anti hauls!) I think it’s what the crap toilet paper
Yep. I have heard of Unilever since I was a kid. I’ve lived in the Philippines and I see it everywhere, especially on TV commercials. They are heavily advertised there.
What is going on with Grove Collaberative? I have heard whispers that they are just a green washed version of one of the large corporate monsters but I trust your opinion more.
Melanie Noble they’re definitely pretty green washed 😭 but as someone who cleans people’s houses for a living- I would make no money if I only supplied sustainable products to my clients. So I do use them. I just try to be minimal with what I truly need. Method brand products definitely work. The paper products and trash bags don’t work well.
They're definitely green washing. A lot of their products are actually toxic and don't biodegrade like they claim. I thought their site was awesome at first until I started learning more about each individual brand.
I’d like to hear more about Grove too! I’ve been using them for a while, but it seems like it’s so important to do a lot of research on our own to really be informed about our purchases.
After looking into their website and products, I’m confused as to why they even claim to be “eco-friendly.” 98% of the stuff on their site just look like regular products in regular packaging. Their “green” laundry system is especially baffling to me.
Hello! I'm from Toronto in Canada and I have heard of Unilever, we learned in school about big brands and the monopolies they have globally! It was interesting and revolting at the same time to see how there are a handful of companies that own everything else
I bought a few products from Loop that it mentioned in this video and I figured it would be ok but I’m glad you brought up the points about basically the exploitation Unilever profit from. I’ll be sure to choose a different brand in my next order. Your channel makes a difference!!
I just found you and am SOOOO happy! Thank you for calling out those stupid subscription boxes. I don't know why they bug me so much but I really hate them in general. Why the heck would you want someone to send you something you likely don't need and may not even like and you have to pay for it? I do have to give credit to whoever came up with the idea because they and others are making a ton of money by getting folks to waste money. Super excited to check out more of your videos.
Yes, I do know about Unilever, PandG, Nestle etc and all the horror they inflict on the planet. Consumers have power and we should definitely use our power. BTW, I still own and wear H+M T-Shirts that I bought like twenty years ago. They are amazing quality and look almost new still. No comparison on the "quality" they sell today and which lasts a year tops.
I watched, and recommend, Kristen Leo's ''When a brand you hate offers you a $ to promote them'' because she goes off on Unilever and it's hilarious. Actually, I just recommend her in general if you are into sustainablity.
MIND BLOWNED!!!! This is such a great video girly! There’s so many brands that I am either currently using or was planning on and I won’t be now! I’ve learned so much from you please keep up the good work!
Thanks so much for this video! I had never heard of this term until I discovered your videos last night! I will be paying more attention to greenwashing from now on.
I’m so glad you mentioned love beauty and planet bc I see the commercial all the time as ppl ask me about it and without doing in-depth research I knew it was bs. For the main reasons you mentioned and I’m glad someone agrees/knows/shared the info
I remember when I saw "love, beauty, planet" on the shelves and thought "that's cute" and looked it up to see what they were about. It was disappointing that they were just another big company slapping a happy sounding label on their usual wasteful products.
Yes. I knew about Unilever even before this video. I knew them since I was a kid. I've seen the brand and logo on commercials and on product labels at the back of the products.
I read your blog post and was so happy to hear about Dropps! I've been using their laundry and dishwasher pods for a few months and I love how they clean, are not toxic for my family, plus no plastic! .... P.S. I remember noticing the Unilever U on TONS of the products in my parents house when I was very young.
I've known about Unilever and P&G since I was 14.... mind you I've studied business studies for yeeeeeears. I'm so happy to see this video. It's so easy for people to take things at face value.
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Yes of course I know Unilever. I'm trying to avoid it at all cost.
Love your channel! Am currently bingewatching/listening whilst working on an assignment. It's also nice to see you being monetised/sponsored by good decent companies - Squarespace is amazing for creating a website (for potentially launching an eco-business)
I ALMOST FORGOT TO SHARE THE BLOG! I listed a few things you asked about that I do not think are green washing, check it out!
www.shelbizleee.com/post/not-greenwashing
Shelbizleee hey, would you mind tryin a loop package?
Dr. Bronners probably comes up because they seem too good to be true. I love their products! And at least for now, I can feel confident in the brand.
You forgot to mention that H&M makes PLASTIC clothing (all your non-natural fibers are made of plastic) which contributes to microplastics in the ocean when you wash them. And their conscious collection is made of 'recycled' plastic. They're cheap on every level.
Shelbizleee love beauty and planet lied about being cruelty free they test on innocent animals
I'm shocked by the fact that biodegradable is not a regulated term 🙃
You can clean most of your entire house with white vinegar, baking soda, lemon and HOT water. And it’s SO much cheeper.
Not if you have materials that vinegar will mess up. It’ll make our showers tubs peel and ruin the granite in the apt complex I live in
Sophia Hubbard YEP!!!!
Not on granite, marble, travertine, or any other natural stone
I don't find those helpful for greasy things or sticky things, like the backsplash above the stove. I mean, hot water sure, but dish soap is really significantly more effective in my experience.
Vinegar and baking soda also come in plastic
DUDEEEE! ok 1. i'm so fucking happy i found ur channel! ur content is SO important. & 2. when u said the conscious collection from h&m i SCREAMEDDDDD! they reached out to me to promote that exact line via being in a commercial kind of thing for it because they know i make sustainability videos & when i said no because they are so obviously a horrible fast fashion company, my management was like "are u sure? it's a big opportunity!" & i was like "OH BOY AM I SURE!" & i am so glad i stuck with that. it's so sad to see! thank u for this greenwashing TEA!
Stahhhpp! You are literally my fav, have been for years. Proud of you for standing by your ethics 👏 what a QUEEN ❤️
Thank you!!! I started researching this shit when my bamboo toothbrushes came in a giant box, with bubble wrap, and wrapped in plastic.....I was like wait....something is not adding up lol. There is also no such thing as zero waste. Unless a hand carved bamboo toothbrush is delivered to you unwrapped from the mouth of a falcon.
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Zero waste is just the name that is used to mean being less wasteful.
@@starrysky7129 I realize that. But low waste is just as short and is way more accurate.
Try package free shop!!
Unilever is literally on everything. Easy to spot if you keep your eyes open. I've seen them everywhere for years
Yep, agreed.
@@kellykel4472 and Nestlé
Indeed they're everywhere. Idk how the rules are in america. But here in holland, the creators of a product have to put their logo and info on it.
Unilever is one of the best corporations to have your brand consolidated with
They allow a company to retain control of their governance and products. So...any decisions are on those companies, not Unilever
Who gives a crap is manufacturered in China..so
@@a.n4031 Nestle has long history of evilness
More than any of the others
Unilever and Nestlé are two companies which I actively avoid. My friend did some missionary work in Africa, and told me several years ago about the baby milk scandal with Nestlé (if you don't know, look it up. It's eye-opening to say the least). At that point, I looked into other retail conglomerates, and started to avoid products from these brands. It's not just cleaning and self-care products, there's food and drink to avoid too. It's a minefield. Love your videos, Shelbi. So informative in a totally accessible way. Keep up the good work. Thank you for talking about Kristen Leo too - another TH-cam favourite of mine. Xx
I actively boycott nestle. For sooooo many reasons. From the babies to what they are doing in michigan
@@cynthiawilson3104 any company that buys water, then sells it back to the people who it came from for a massive profit is not okay with me. And don't even start about their 'sustainable' palm oil...
They are also going out of their way to cover up that they are literally tearing up the land. They are highly inethical
@@cynthiawilson3104 I'm a vegan, but I would never be pushy with others about it. In contrast, I tell everyone I can about Nestlé and Unilever. Knowledge is power, and people need that power to stand against them.
Yes! I haven’t been actively avoiding Unilever (but I will now) but I have been avoiding Nestle. Because of them, they FINALLY pushed me to stop going to Starbucks which I had been trying to do. So thanks to them for that I guess.
Yes, my Dad used to work for Unilever. He always said that the stuff in the name brand is exactly the same as the off brand just in a different bottle. LOL.
About the H&M recycling program - it might be true that in the US you have many options, but in other countries, we don't. I don't support fast fashion, I surely don't support H&M, but I do take my clothes there to recycle because it is the only option. The same for the idea that "you can get anything online", yeah, maybe in the US, but in Europe, when I buy from outside the EU, especially from the US, the shipping taxes and import taxes are so big, it is just not worth it, not to mention the environmental impact of shipping something overseas just for me (so to speak).
You can always "recycle" your clothes by making rags, "toilet paper for number ones", dog begs, rag rugs, ect... There are tons of documentaries about clothing and the environment.
@@spalalala I was raised in a culture where nothing was thrown away, everything is reused, I don't throw or even recycle things if they can be reused or repurposed. When I recycle something it is because there is nothing else I can do. Please don't make assumptions. I also am not into fast fashion, I don't buy clothes unless I need them and I use them for years. I still wear some clothes from when I was 14 (almost 20 years ago).
i watched a video on H&M’s recycling program, only 3% actually gets recycled because almost every item is a mixture of different types of fabrics and synthetics that they can’t remake anything from it so it still ends up in other countries and into landfills
@@breezybre123 if there are truly no other options in a given location, 3% is still better than 0%. still, very disappointing to know.
I live in Europe (lived in several different countries) and if you can´t find something in shop, you sure can find it online. And you don´t need specific american brand. Stop making Europe look like online shopping is something new and accessible only to 5% of population here :D And with recycling clothes, you can donate to shelters, to humana, to red cross. Different organisations which make workshops and teach people how to upcycle. So unless you live somewhere under a rock, you have options.
H&M honestly makes me so glad that thrifting is a trend. It’s not hard to find cute gently used clothes and they’re 1/4 of the price! Harder if your xs/xl but it’s always worth a shot.
Hey but oversized is a trend too I’ve been CD and still able to thrift well! The men’s shirt section is always stocked with cute and big good quality shirts
I used to work for a trend clothing store and the quality was shit. After a couple months it would fall apart. There is some old worked in clothing at thrift store who have lived life and then some but still look like fantastic.
As a small person, I actually find it easier to find clothes at a resale store because there is usually more variety than a single store, and all the xs/s are all together, not spread out.
That's how I got into sewing actually, not being able to get small clothes, and unfortunately you can't just get children's clothes as they're not shaped the same. These days I'm lazier and just wear a lot of oversized stuff. 😂
Show off I am so skinny !
When I was studying sociology in college, I took a global social problems in the culture of capitalism class (mouthful I know), and we focused an entire week on Unilever.
Can you talk about 4 ocean?
@@itsalliX0 She mentions it in her blog post.
Karis Agnew this class sounds amazing!
Is there a way to learn about this in the web?
good on your professor!
You mention that a lot of these alternatives can be purchased online. I wonder though if that's truly a more sustainable option. Ordering everything independently online contributes to packaging waste + takes a lot of energy to deliver it directly to your door (especially if it's heavier or a larger item). I think the best option is really to go local. And sometimes thats not perfect either
I just wanted to comment the same thing ;) I think you should always look for an option in your area and only if there is nothing AND the positive, sustainable aspects of the product really seem to outweigh the environmental impact by ordering online, it can be considered...that's at least how I handle it
It depends. If your ordering online from a brand in your own country or continent (aka not being transported by plane) then the impact can actually be less than brick and mortar stores.
yessss I was gonna comment the same thing.
Sometimes the boxes can be reused or recycled but I get what you mean. You can never win!!
I agree local is always better, but finding local products that check all the boxes is hard. Specially because everything comes from somewhere right? They is also people who argue it takes more resources to keep Up a Store than a brick and mortar just for storage from an online Store
Each time H&M is discussed I cannot agree with "bad quality". I have multiple items from H&M, now most of them are purchased second hand, and they serve me for YEARS. When it comes to price point it's the best quality you can get from fast fashion (both design and fabric) on the market in Central Europe. I would assume that they get destroyed in dryers in US, since in Europe we just hang and air dry our clothes... The issue here is not only in the company (and I cannot deny there is a HUGE issue with fast fashion) but with how people treat their clothes.
I agree. My clothes would probably last longer if I didn't toss everything in the dryer, but the American lifestyle prioritizes instant gratification and completion. woo
i also find my h&m items last forever! i have one tank top that has gone bally/bobbly (yeno, where it gathers clumps) but its been deemed a "indoor shirt" (ironically used mostly outdoor in the garden) cos i split bleach on it about 3 years ago! other than that all my stuff has lasted longer than i have fitted in it! i dont use a dryer often (i say this as i grew up in ireland where my clothes would sometimes be put in a dryer for 5 mins but now i live in africa so everything is air dried) so i think you might be onto something with how people care for their clothes...
Yes, I think the same. I still have several H&M items from my before-zero-waste-time that have already lasted for about 5 years. Now I almost exclusively buy clothes second hand, but also there I like H&M for its quality and they have some things made of 100% cotton or viscose, so no plastics (even if it's not from the conscious collection)
From my experience it depends on the item you buy. There’s some h and m that lasts for a pretty long time but there’s other that last only a year.
I agree... I've had some items that were kinda shitty (usually from the DIVIDED collection), but really good items from their everyday and classic collection that I've had forever. You really have to look at and feel the items before buying them.
I also do the following things which have probably helped:
- I wash everything on a lower temperature (usually 30 degrees Celcius).
- I don't own a dryer so I airdry my clothing.
- I try to not wash my clothes too often
- I don't use softener for my clothing
- If I have to iron my clothing I put a kitchen towel between the iron and the clothing item to prevent damage
Please antihaul the Neutrogena single use face wipes!!! It's a plastic bag of individual single use makeup wipes that are individually wrapped...in PLASTIC!!! 😱🤯
Rose Ferguson curious if you have found an alternative? I use an oil (which I’m lazy and don’t wanna move to see what brand it is lol) but it is in a plastic bottle so I want to get one that isn’t plastic and it enviro friendly. 💕
Erin Gallagher-Hargrove i make homemade oil cleansers in glass bottles at home! and if you return the bottle you get a discount :)
She actually did do a video where she anti-hauled them! ^^ And hoooy boy, she had some great choice words on the subject, it was awesome! XD Great minds think alike.
Easy alternative- washcloth with a cleansing oil or makeup remover. You can get them in glass jars over at Urban Oreganics
@@ErinGallagher7011 the body shop chamomile cleansing balm comes in a reusable/recyclable tin and works really well for taking off all makeup - just use a washcloth/muslin to wipe it off.
I watched a video on the H&M recycling program (I think it was on the CBC news channel or something like that) and I learned that they really can't even recycle the clothes because a lot of clothes have mixed fabric blends (like cotton/polyester mix) and you can't really separate them from each other with our current technology. (Sorry for my English + It was a while ago when I saw that video)
yes i saw that video! only 3% actually gets recycled
It's a great program! It's called 'How fast fashion adds to the world's clothing waste problem' here on TH-cam if anyone wants to watch it.
th-cam.com/video/elU32XNj8PM/w-d-xo.html
Yes, saw it on Market Place
Your English is great!
Finally someone that talks fast and gets to the point! Thank you!
I've heard of Unilever, only to the extent of seeing their little logo on a lot of products, it was so common that before I tried purchasing more consciously that I thought it was a certification of some kind tbh. Like it's on everything.
Yes! I remember first knowing of unilever as a child because I had a strange desire to read the back of every shampoo bottle while bathing. Lol. But in high school we did a project about the major companies out there (i.e Unilever, Johnson & Johnson, Coca-Cola, etc) we talked about unfair wages, child labour and other unethical practices that these companies use.
no way! i didn't know a "biodegradable" label meant NOTHING in the USA😣 I was buying a detergent that said so, and the company is from there. Thank you for being so informative
Agustina Luchelli To go off of this, many times the “cruelty free” or “no animal testing” label also means nothing as well. Always double check before buying something.
My husband in college tried to compost a "biodegradable" chip bag once for over 2 years. It didnt do a damn thing in a very active compost bin. He called the company monthly to give them an update on the chip bag staus and didnt get any headway on their response to they lack of biodegrading. Lol
I didn’t either...I spent money on an indiegogo project for first biodegradable electric toothbrush, bummer!
Good job at not starting another boring channel selling crap via experience. We def need this info. Damn that ever spring shit. I am returning it.
when i first learnt about cruelty free things (so, a while ago) someone mentioned to me to also look into the "parent company" which is how i discovered Unilever & all those years later my boyfriend jokes with me whenever I pick up something to see if its Unilever because if it is we whisper "the devvvvillll". Unilever is not dope :(
Same! And I say the same "devil" thing about Nestle!
I wish I would have known about Love, Planet, and Beauty sooner. Their marketing is so good that I feel scammed. I really thought I was doing something good by switching over to their products. On Black Friday, Target had gift sets from that brand for very cheap. Shampoo, conditioner, and dry shampoo for about $7. I thought it was such a good deal, I bought three sets so I can stock up on products for the year but now I just feel ashamed. I wouldn't have bought from their company if I would have known. I am still gonna use every bit of the product though because I don't wanna be wasteful.
Also, I heard that H&M's recycling problem is BS. I watched a news report on it.
Same here, I feel scammed for believing they care
Aw, no... Don’t feel bad. You can’t know everything about every brand every time. I’m happy to hear that you’ve been trying your best to make a difference, like we all are. :) Thanks for pushing through and not wasting it, either!
That happened to me too. I grabbed a different one though. We do our best, all we can do is make the switch and don’t look back!
im from europe and if you shop in drugstores (although not only there) you can see unilever logo on the back of products very frequently
Literally everything in the UK is Unilever. Absolutely wank.
SO EXCITED for this LUSH factory BREAKDOWN! Ask them about ensured fair wages for everything (including the oils, scents, etc. they import for their products)?
The essential oils and fragrances are bad for our skin and completely unnecessary. They are also organic compounds that decompose in the product. That compromises quality. Fragrance and dye free are your best options.
Raquel D I am allergic to them.
Raquel D to be fair, in body care products dyes and scents are unnecessary, but enhance the experience. In facial skin care the harm definitely outweighs that. Their bath bombs, body scrubs and body lotions are fine as long as you're not allergic, but definitely not for the face.
@@JasminMiettunen Yass queen 💕 I came in here because of Hyram haha
Good to know about Seventh Generation. All of the "green" products I see in my local store are owned by a larger parent company whose practices contradict the "green" product lines they launch.
I'd love to see a video of your cleaning recommendations or just a compiled list (even if you haven't been able to try them yourself yet) of small companies who are conscious of their environmental footprint and sell cleaning products that match those ethics. I'm a lemon/baking soda/vinegar fan myself but I know a lot of people are skeptical of making that leap. My family, for example, still insist cleaners needs to be a bought and labeled product in order for them to consider using it!
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That would be helpful! Sometimes you need more conventional products, like for me recently. I'm currently sharing a house with family (I experienced a house fire) and they prefer conventional cleaning products and I want to respect that and I purchased Seventh Generation in a pinch but would like something better once it's gone.
Yeah, I use their laundry detergent, the ultra concentrate so each container lasts me a while, but I'd like to know of other options that get your gym clothes fresh and don't fade your blacks!
The only Seventh Generation product I use is their dishwashing detergent (most clean one I can find around here), and I have their stain remover which honestly isn't great so it's definitely not making its way back into this house!
I use seventh generation because they have scent free products and I have MCS(Multiple Chemical Sensitivity). Fragrance makes me sick.
As much as I don't want to support Unilever it is very nice that there are easily identifiable and findable scent free products for the less conscious folks.
I actually started my zero waste movement because of that little U logo on the back of my products. I was looking for cruelty free products to switch to and while doing research I learned all about that company.
I recognize seeing that “U” logo on a bunch of products!
really just want to reiterate how helpful it is that you share the ethical alternatives!! appreciate you
Unilever actually started near where I live in the UK and the town is called Port Sunlight, in the same way that Cadbury’s and Rowntrees founders created homes for their factory workers so did the founder of Unilever. I often think that people tend to overlook so called ‘parent companies’ when trying to purchase more ethically and sustainably. I personally bought Love Beauty and Planet conditioner before realising their parent company was Unilever. I think that when trying to live more sustainably and consciously there is an element of decision fatigue of ‘I need this toothpaste/deodorant/conditioner right now and I do not have the energy or time to research and make decisions so I’m going to grab the closest thing to my values as I can’
So weird to see a fellow person who lives near me! I'm on the Wirral 🙋♀️ whenever I go past their factory I get mad 😂
unilever is part uk and dutch .their dutch side started selling margarine and there have been plenty of scandals ,they once used a dodgy ingredient in these margarines and lots of people became ill or died and they got away with it ,there are some documentaries about .
could you make a video on the problem with single use batteries, benefits of using rechargeable, ways to dispose of batteries if we do use single use ones.
My AP gov teacher instilled that Unilever was evil in me many years ago
So grateful you covered love beauty and planet, I’ve used it for about a year now because I saw it as a good happy medium between zero waste and just your run of the mill shampoo based on how they marketed it but I was always skeptical. I didn’t do enough research but I definitely did notice the unilever brand on the bottle at one point and recognized it from a lot of brands I don’t use on purpose. Thank you for doing the research on these greenwashing brands for us less experienced!
I instantly knew that the love beauty planet brand was bs glad i never spent my money on it
I always roll my eyes when I see the love beauty planet commercials. They seem so pure and innocent but they just lie to us.
I really appreciate how honest you are about your relationship with Squarespace. Thank you for being transparent!! 💕
Gina Garcia they literally have to
I feel like h and m may have shot themselves in the foot, because hopefully a lot of people who never questioned their shopping habits will see the sustainable collection and say 'wait, whats wrong with the other stuff?'
Also, I had heard of Unilever before
Yes i do know about Unilever. It's a pretty common knowledge I think among my peers
What do you think about Mrs. Myers cleaning products???
Appaulled at how popular mrs. meyers is. Garbage products! People are so sheepish.
Full of chemicals......unfortunately
ducttapegirl529 what do you mean by that? Everything is made with chemicals
R3znati0n 11 inorganic chemicals
Mrs. Meyers is greenwashed!
This is the tea! Damn I really appreciate your perspective and research on these brands.
Better not be lipton tea because unilever can eat shit.
Preach!!! I grew up using Seventh Generation, so I just figured it was all natural and eco-friendly. I didn't realize until very recently that the detergent ingredients scored very low on the EWG website! I was shocked!
I know Dove is part of Unilever and it's not great to shop from them at all, but if you're like me and can't easily access most shampoo bars to cut down on your waste, I've found that the Dove Shea Butter with Warm Vanilla Beauty Bar Soap is a great option to use as a shampoo bar
And that is why I try to get as many products as possible from local companies (where I literally know the people and can watch them make my products) or I actually make them myself. 😊😊😊
I am so glad I found your channel. Someone who gives their honest opinion AND shares alternatives.
to anti haul: slow cooker liners
they're single-use plastic bags that you line a crockpot/slow cooker with instead of just cleaning the crockpot when you're done cooking.
I’m a dietitian and have spent a bunch of time looking into food companies, so yes I knew of unilever. But you shared more valuable information than I knew. Thank you. Love you.
I am only familiar with the dutch 'eco subscription box' zustainabox, which I really like, because for people who are just starting on their journey to become more sustainable, a subscription box is very easy. And this particulair subscription box makes sure that a more sustainable transportation is used for the shipping of their boxes, and they tell you to pass something on to a friend if you already have the item they provide you with, or don't need/want. I do argee with you that a subscription box is not the most minimalistic way, but they can really help for people who don't have the time or resources (zero waste shops nearby).
I had heard of Unilevel during my conscious journey. But thank you for sharing them.
Extra thumbs up for cleaning routine coming soon!
Thank you for your videos. I've been looking at a lot of these problems more and more lately and these issues you're talking about around real impact of goods. It's the worst to think we're doing the right thing just to find out that it's only minimally better or sometimes even worse.
Yes, I’ve known about Unilever for about a decade now.
Also, Seventh Generation is an anti-LGBTQ+ company. I’ve never bought their stuff for this reason.
Do you have a source for the anti-LGBTQ+ information? I just would like to have specific information to cite. Thanks!
I didn't know Seventh Generation was anti-LGBTQ+, thanks for the heads up! I only recently found out they were owned by Unilever, though.
How do you find out if a company is anti-LGBTQ+ ?? What do you look for or how do you find out?
why are they anti LGBT ?
Debbie Benson I was actually looking for a source after I posted this. I couldn’t find anything, which was a bit discouraging.
Maybe Shelbie could look into it? She might have more thorough ways of researching this type of information than I do.
Since I’ve been avoiding Seventh Generation for so long, I’d love to know if their owners really donate to anti-LGBTQ+ organizations or not.
Learning so much! I have been working so hard to get rid of toxic stuff in my house and man did I fall for it! So eye opening! Thank you!
I love the attitude (or passion whatever) when talking about the greenwashing brands bc same lol
Yay, I'm glad to see more people talking about these topics these days. I tried blogging about these sorts of things years ago and it didn't seem like people were interested at the time. I had been writing a natural beauty products blog, and I realized it wasn't sustainable to be receiving tons of products that I couldn't possibly use up. And almost none of them were using eco packaging at the time. Now that "zero waste" has become a thing it's nice to see people considering that aspect.
would love to know more about lush and how eco friendly they are - I heard they use palm oil and sulphates in some products
Bill Piranha yikess
Business student here, unilever is one of the largest conglomerates in the world, they own sooo many brands you've definitely heard of!
I started noticing that unilever owned everything when I was about 7 and saw it in every shampoo bottle and then started noticing some foods with their label too
I was just reading several articles on Unilever and what they plan to do to combat plastic pollution. I'm super ashamed that I fell for one of their products (a detergent partially wrapped in non-plastic) and I'm so glad to see you're speaking out on this. This is why I love your content.
Great video topic! Thanks for sharing. Kristen Leo definitely opened up my eyes about greenwashing.
I used to work in the Health and beauty section of a supermarket (because as a woman apparently I can't also deal with everything else a supermarket sells), and that alone pretty much convinced me to change the products I used in the bathroom, not only is the product that you use covered in plastic (which ends up in landfill) but all the plastic packaging on it before it hits the shelves also goes to landfill. Now i am slowly trying to change the rest of my life so that I have zero waste, the hardest is definitely food products, especially when you are on a budget!
I've heard of Unilever because one of my friends works there 🙈 I haven't talked to her recently but I know she works in sustainable procurement so there are people working for good on the inside!
Yes! I heard of Unilever. When I was a kid I’d read the backs of all the bottles in our bathroom. I noticed when I was a teen that our Axe, dove, etc. products all had this U on the back
I have heard of unilever before this video, but I didn’t realize they owned so many products. I actually use love, beauty, planet. It works really well on my hair and I’m trying my best to be eco friendly, so it seemed perfect. I’m glad you made this, because I’m going to look into another brand. I love how passionate you are about saving the planet! I’m trying my best one item at a time. I should make a video on my channel about my changes. 💕
Hi Shelbi, not so long ago I started watching your videos and I have watched quite a few now. I just can't get enough of them because they are full of information, beautifully filmed and edited and there is just something about then that makes them pleasant to watch. You don't speak too loudly or quickly for me personally, the videos are even kind of relaxing. I feel like I can do other things like clean, wash dishes etc. while listening to your tips and getting all the information I need without any confusion. The colour palette in your videos is really nice too. I loved your video about Lush and I am just about watch this one when I'm done writing. You just put a heart on one of my comments, which proves that you really do read the comments and it is what inspired me to leave this one. I feel like you have a video for almost anything that I'm interested in sustainability and that's amazing! Anyway, keep on doing what you do! :)
I call H&M "Horreurs et Merdes"
I boycott all these supermarket products, I buy second hand, if i buy because I have too much stuff anyways
so i know that you should use up your non zero waste stuff first before switching but now i’m worried about my ever spring laundry detergent???? bc like it seems to be super duper bad so should i still use it up????
Could you do a video on your favorite makeup brands that are eco friendly?
Thank you! I was very suspicious of the Love Beauty Planet brand so never bought from them (not to mention it comes in plastic!). I’m not buying from Seventh Generation anymore...
I heard about Unilever from Kristen Leo’s video!
I love you! Thank you for this!
Thanks for his video! It’s been one of the best anti-haul videos!! ✨ I’m inspired now to pick my products with even more consciousness and give my money to them. Especially food, I used to just make sure they are vegan but since there are now so many options and I know better, I’m going to do better! ✨
Thank you for opening my eyes and educating me on Unilever! I’ll be doing even more research aside from labels on the products i buy from now on!
got so disappointed when you mentioned seventh generation. i recently bought some bottles of dish soap thinking i was making a good choice, but turns out i wasnt :( thank you for talking about it tho, so i can look out for more eco friendly options :)
How have I never heard of Kristen Leo before??? I just binge watched a ton of her videos. She is so funny! Thanks Shelby for sharing her channel with us!
I support Loop.💖💖💖 It's not perfect, but I think that if every company tries to reinvent packaging and focuses on sustainability, we'll be so much better off.
I am in love with this video. So much knowledge and the truth about the world of consumerism. I am so happy you are back at it with educating the public about important sustainability issues!
A few months ago I found out that seventh generations parent company was unilever and I fell. A company I trusted so much was just unilever!(also I loved this vid, and all your anti hauls!) I think it’s what the crap toilet paper
Yep. I have heard of Unilever since I was a kid. I’ve lived in the Philippines and I see it everywhere, especially on TV commercials. They are heavily advertised there.
What is going on with Grove Collaberative? I have heard whispers that they are just a green washed version of one of the large corporate monsters but I trust your opinion more.
Melanie Noble they’re definitely pretty green washed 😭 but as someone who cleans people’s houses for a living- I would make no money if I only supplied sustainable products to my clients. So I do use them. I just try to be minimal with what I truly need. Method brand products definitely work. The paper products and trash bags don’t work well.
They're definitely green washing. A lot of their products are actually toxic and don't biodegrade like they claim. I thought their site was awesome at first until I started learning more about each individual brand.
@@plankeyedsaint1140 Method cleaner left a dull finish on my linoleum floors.
I’d like to hear more about Grove too! I’ve been using them for a while, but it seems like it’s so important to do a lot of research on our own to really be informed about our purchases.
After looking into their website and products, I’m confused as to why they even claim to be “eco-friendly.” 98% of the stuff on their site just look like regular products in regular packaging. Their “green” laundry system is especially baffling to me.
Hello! I'm from Toronto in Canada and I have heard of Unilever, we learned in school about big brands and the monopolies they have globally! It was interesting and revolting at the same time to see how there are a handful of companies that own everything else
Loose regulation also one of the largest problems of the US when it comes to chemical use in consumer products
I bought a few products from Loop that it mentioned in this video and I figured it would be ok but I’m glad you brought up the points about basically the exploitation Unilever profit from. I’ll be sure to choose a different brand in my next order. Your channel makes a difference!!
Hey um what about the new "eco friendly" tide soap?
I just found you and am SOOOO happy! Thank you for calling out those stupid subscription boxes. I don't know why they bug me so much but I really hate them in general. Why the heck would you want someone to send you something you likely don't need and may not even like and you have to pay for it? I do have to give credit to whoever came up with the idea because they and others are making a ton of money by getting folks to waste money. Super excited to check out more of your videos.
Yes, I do know about Unilever, PandG, Nestle etc and all the horror they inflict on the planet. Consumers have power and we should definitely use our power. BTW, I still own and wear H+M T-Shirts that I bought like twenty years ago. They are amazing quality and look almost new still. No comparison on the "quality" they sell today and which lasts a year tops.
Yes, I have heard of Unilever. I heard of them through recruiting in the engineering department of my university.
I watched, and recommend, Kristen Leo's ''When a brand you hate offers you a $ to promote them'' because she goes off on Unilever and it's hilarious.
Actually, I just recommend her in general if you are into sustainablity.
MIND BLOWNED!!!! This is such a great video girly! There’s so many brands that I am either currently using or was planning on and I won’t be now! I’ve learned so much from you please keep up the good work!
This was great video. Now I'm wondering about Mrs. Meyers cleaners.
No, please don't tell me anything bad about Mrs Meyers - I
Thanks so much for this video! I had never heard of this term until I discovered your videos last night! I will be paying more attention to greenwashing from now on.
I am WAY TOO excited for the “coming soon” cleaning routine video she teased.
This video was super educational and you sound especially passionate in this one!
I only know about unilever because i was bored on the toilet and started reading the back labels of my products lol
I’m so glad you mentioned love beauty and planet bc I see the commercial all the time as ppl ask me about it and without doing in-depth research I knew it was bs. For the main reasons you mentioned and I’m glad someone agrees/knows/shared the info
I remember when I saw "love, beauty, planet" on the shelves and thought "that's cute" and looked it up to see what they were about. It was disappointing that they were just another big company slapping a happy sounding label on their usual wasteful products.
Yes. I knew about Unilever even before this video.
I knew them since I was a kid. I've seen the brand and logo on commercials and on product labels at the back of the products.
I’ve seen the “U” but didn’t know what it was
I read your blog post and was so happy to hear about Dropps! I've been using their laundry and dishwasher pods for a few months and I love how they clean, are not toxic for my family, plus no plastic! .... P.S. I remember noticing the Unilever U on TONS of the products in my parents house when I was very young.
so much valuable content here! learned so much thank Shelby :)
I've known about Unilever and P&G since I was 14.... mind you I've studied business studies for yeeeeeears.
I'm so happy to see this video. It's so easy for people to take things at face value.
Yes of course I know Unilever. I'm trying to avoid it at all cost.
Love your channel! Am currently bingewatching/listening whilst working on an assignment. It's also nice to see you being monetised/sponsored by good decent companies - Squarespace is amazing for creating a website (for potentially launching an eco-business)