MY 20 BEST ZERO WASTE SWAPS FROM 2020 // also works for 2021

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  • @anhnghi2803
    @anhnghi2803 3 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    Have anyone ever told you you have emilia clarke vibes?

    • @mrslacrimosa
      @mrslacrimosa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ^this 100%

    • @kelsieroach8896
      @kelsieroach8896 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      she does!!:)

    • @k_hopeee
      @k_hopeee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I came here to say this

    • @victorianguyen1430
      @victorianguyen1430 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      100% Emilia Clarke vibes

    • @alinatsoy3879
      @alinatsoy3879 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      People keep saying that but for some reason I feel like she's more of a Billie Piper

  • @ren6947
    @ren6947 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’m Japanese and I grew up with using Mimikaki. You mentioned you got in China and I believe they have similar things but Mimikaki is actually a Japanese word. I didn’t realize until now it’s a sustainable alternative!

  • @lesanimaux4416
    @lesanimaux4416 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Speaking of food processors: my mom gave me her old one, it's the very same one she used to make my baby food. I turn 33 in two weeks - honestly I'm so excited about electronics from the 80s that still work!

  • @marycharlebois6627
    @marycharlebois6627 4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    I had to pause the video at #1 and say that this 🇨🇦ian high school sewing teacher has enjoyed the incredibly positive and empowering experience that my students are having in my classroom when they sew their own face masks. They are so proud and they seem blown away that they can make something that is so purposeful and so cool looking. They love picking out their fabric and seeing the face mask take shape as they follow the steps to make it. Best of all they love walking out of the classroom proudly wearing their new face mask as they head to the bus loop to catch their school bus home.

    • @Daniel-kw5ih
      @Daniel-kw5ih 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Also from Canada

    • @Gittemary
      @Gittemary  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That is amazing 😍😍😍

    • @marycharlebois6627
      @marycharlebois6627 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Gittemary Thank-you for this lovely compliment.

    • @lizzzarduh
      @lizzzarduh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Damn I wanna take a face mask sewing class

  • @KM-nj3cm
    @KM-nj3cm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    FYI: For cleaning ears, you can also use a bamboo skewer. Just take a cotton ball and twirl it on until you get the amount you want. Very little is actually needed. You can remove the cotton and reuse the skewer. Another option is a single square of toilet paper. Twist it until it's the size you want. Not zero waste but definitely a better option from standard plastic swabs. Saves $ too!
    I actually bought a period cup about 10 years ago. I never got to try it. I went into menopause. D'OH!
    For deodorant I use baking soda. It's actually better than regular deodorant.(I have an allergy to aluminum in care products.) It goes on dry and you don't even see it. However, it's not anti-perspirant.
    Shampoo bars are ok. But I find I need to do a baking soda wash every other week, to get residue off hair. For conditioner I use organic apple cider vinegar. I wish I discovered it years ago. No more clumps of hair coming out after shower. I will NEVERR use standard shampoo or conditioner again.
    With bamboo toothbrushes I've noticed some can have a long tip that can hinder getting at the back teeth. If that happens, use a piece of sandpaper and whittle it down until it works for you. Make sure to smooth it out with a finer grade paper.
    I use a bidet bottle too. But mine isn't electric. It's just a squeezable bottle with a "L" shape tube. It was $6 on Amazon 5 years ago.

  • @xoUrbanSun
    @xoUrbanSun 4 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    I recently started making my own hummus, to save money and save the single use plastic i was buying everytime I got it... and to my surprise it is superrr easy and SO MUCH TASTIER like wow I was shocked. My next goal is making my own nut milk since I just got a cheese cloth and then starting to buy more in bulk with my own containers. Thanks for the inspo as always Gittemary!!

    • @danicora128
      @danicora128 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Can you throw the recipe please, mine taste bad. Please c:

    • @megancurtis9502
      @megancurtis9502 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would love the recipe as well!

    • @snowhite7310
      @snowhite7310 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@danicora128 I'm Arabian this is our middle East hummus recipe. Boil hummus (chickpeas) and put it in mixer with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Bon appetite. Eat with bread 👌✨

    • @snowhite7310
      @snowhite7310 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@megancurtis9502 hello, read my comment above ^

    • @danicora128
      @danicora128 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@snowhite7310 thank you

  • @AnnaRobert
    @AnnaRobert 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    We love a queen who repeats outfits!

    • @Gittemary
      @Gittemary  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      all I know how to do 😂🙌😍 (I have lived in this knit all winter so far)

  • @basakmutlu1119
    @basakmutlu1119 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Old electronic devices like your food processer work better than new ones. We have some kitchen devices from 70s as well and they dont break down and work better even! Its probably something about brands wanting people to buy more when something is broken.

  • @ReginaCouoh
    @ReginaCouoh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My mom has that exact food processor that she got as a wedding present in 1994! It’s still going. She has had to have it fix a couple of times but it’s still going strong

  • @adelest9500
    @adelest9500 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Great video. Just one side note - the shampoo bar is not pronounced so-lee-du, it's pronounced with short i (like solid) and accent on du. And as a Lithuanian I'm happy to see a big sustainability youtuber like you promoting product made in our country :D I don't want to be an advertiser but if you are ever in a market for sustainable natural cosmetics or makeup, I can recommend another Lithuanian brand called uogauoga, I love their products.

    • @Gittemary
      @Gittemary  4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I had no idea, thank you for letting me know ☺️🙌🌿

  • @sileenastevens4904
    @sileenastevens4904 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I love all of these! As an avid dumpster diver, I will continue to use the shampoos, conditioners, razors, floss, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc. that I find in store dumpsters - but I LOVE that you are showing zero-waste alternatives to everyday products :) thank you!

  • @lisalbers230
    @lisalbers230 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    About the period cramps: Have you seen a doctor about your extreme cramps to make sure nothing is wrong with your reproductove system, or to make sure you dont have endometriosis? Cramps are normal but cramps so bad you cant walk can be symptoms of something being wrong.

    • @olibob8
      @olibob8 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I have them. Doctor says that’s just how my body works. Sometimes there’s no reason.

    • @diloramukhtorova626
      @diloramukhtorova626 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@olibob8 I agree with Lis Albers.There is always a reason. Your body is trying to tell you something. You should see a better doctor or do your own research to find the answers.

    • @MissIndependentFCB
      @MissIndependentFCB 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@olibob8 Extremely painful cramps or extreme period pain are never normal and there is always a reason for that. In my case, I can't get out of the bed the day I get my period and I feel like my whole body is just falling apart, but my doctors always told me "it is what it is/that's perfectly normal" and to just take painkillers, and then I found out I have ovarian fibroma. Change your doctor.

    • @arwenphillips9462
      @arwenphillips9462 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I.... didn’t know that. My periods get worse the older I get and it never dawned on me. My mother and grandmother had endometriosis so extremely painful periods were always a normal and something I heard about.

    • @PheOfTheFae
      @PheOfTheFae 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I was going to comment about this, too. Also with a side note: I participated in a study about endometriosis and told them this part, and they said that they had heard other such comments (tho that wasn't what they were studying), so it might not just be me. I got diagnosed with a bunch of food allergies a few years back, and when I started eating the allergy-safe diet (previously I had been vegan, cannot be anymore due to how restrictive the allergy diet is), my endo pain ratcheted WAY down. Way, way, way down. My theory is that since soy was one of my allergens and it can effect your hormones to boot, maybe that was the culprit, since I ate a fair amount since soy was my favored dairy replacement before. But I don't know for sure. But either way, it's WILD what diet can effect!

  • @SimplyBeautiful516
    @SimplyBeautiful516 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When our kids were growing up, our entire neighborhood would do fireworks on July 4th and New Year’s. We would pace our kids on doing small fireworks in the early evening, and then sit outside and watch others that bought the big stuff. It wasn’t perfect low waste but it was sooo much less resources and money than our neighbors spent. Now we live in the woods, so no fireworks, but our grown children come over for games and an evening of cooking hotdogs and marshmallows around the fire pit. We never miss the fireworks.

  • @zoebicknell2200
    @zoebicknell2200 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I agree with the fireworks thing, over the new years holiday the amount of random fireworks I heard was ridiculous. And with the ones that were let off in London I was perfectly happy to sit and watch them on TV over standing out in the cold watching some very very sad one bang ones going off. It's not zero waste to attend commercial ones, but it's less waste and I would hope councils were more responsible in clearing up after them.

  • @jenniferquercia6705
    @jenniferquercia6705 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Small alternative for fireworks: eat an orange 🍊 light a candle 🕯️ and fold the peels near the flame 🔥 the oil from the peel will make small pops 🎇 like small fireworks 🍃✨

    • @AnnikaWithAk
      @AnnikaWithAk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I used to do that with pine needles :)

    • @thechroniclesofkweencoth
      @thechroniclesofkweencoth 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Was going to suggest a peanut... the mini bonfire flame!

    • @jenniferquercia6705
      @jenniferquercia6705 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AnnikaWithAk i'm definitely gonna try it✨

    • @eeddoosshh
      @eeddoosshh ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh, that's so clever and lovely! I'm sure it smells divine, too! =)

  • @todovaestarbien.
    @todovaestarbien. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    For cramping I always always always drink oregano tea. Just boil some dry oregano and drink it hot. It works soooo good! And so much faster than any medicine. I always recommend it. I hope it works 😬

    • @Gittemary
      @Gittemary  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Never heard of oregano tea before, gonna give that a go 😬😄

    • @Laurayoutube22
      @Laurayoutube22 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oeh I am going to try it today :)

    • @hobbit.des.laurentides
      @hobbit.des.laurentides 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the tip! Was scrolling through the comments to find a natural tip for cramps haha.

    • @Laurayoutube22
      @Laurayoutube22 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Update: it is so delicious, also with some dry thyme :)

  • @meriahbradley6994
    @meriahbradley6994 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Fire works: Consider video game alternatives, there’s online articles about the best video game Fire work displays. Also if you have VR maybe paint or art some digital fire works. Light shows are a great alternative. If you simply must have fire works go to a large show, then the fireworks are shared and the number is reduced and shared with a crowd.

  • @GarouLady
    @GarouLady 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have 2 metal meat grinders from the 1950's. these buggers have been in our family for 40+ years and I love them. I have used them to grind other things and whatever it is is so much more tasty than buying store bought. I also have been looking for socks that can't be used anymore and make jar cozies out of them so my jars don't clang together or break when I am packing them for lunches.

  • @orangeblossom3315
    @orangeblossom3315 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My fav zero waste thing is subscribing to your channel and other like-minded resources! I’ve learned so much. Thank you!

  • @UrsulaSkaug
    @UrsulaSkaug 4 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    Alternative to fireworks: playing Hanabi - a cooperative card game about creating a beautiful firework show together :)

    • @Gittemary
      @Gittemary  4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Oh yeah that is great, love that game 🙌🙌

    • @mackhiggins4731
      @mackhiggins4731 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That game is so frustrating. 😅

    • @danaevans9050
      @danaevans9050 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hanabi is a great game! Unfortunately not too color-blind friendly though! :$

  • @katietopp
    @katietopp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That sigh when you're talking about your food processor is so accurate. I felt the same way when my husband and I moved in together, and he brought his. WHY was I living without one?!

    • @Gittemary
      @Gittemary  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      RIGHT? 😂😍

  • @leporid257
    @leporid257 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I have a collection of chopsticks now because i used to grab the "one use" ones when i got take away.
    It's wood. If you put a wooden cooking spoon in the dishwasher, you can put a wooden chopstick in the dishwasher.
    (lifehack for wood or metal: don't put them in the cutlery basket but lay them next to the cups on the upper shelf.)

    • @Msfinable
      @Msfinable 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Some wood might not wash perfectly and might hence contain some leftovers of dishwashsoap (non English native, don't know the proper word), which is poisonous. So be careful! Might be worth it to hand wash them single use chopsticks!

    • @leporid257
      @leporid257 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Msfinable oh that's interesting! thanks!!

  • @gracewu8234
    @gracewu8234 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    wow seeing someone so excited about jars makes me more happy than I thought I would be! :)

  • @clarinamascarenhas7499
    @clarinamascarenhas7499 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I have a safety razor and haven't had to change the blade yet. Its wild. I love it.

  • @dogvertigowatermelon
    @dogvertigowatermelon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    On fireworks...a lot of cities will have community fireworks shows (especially in the US on the 4th of July) - encouraging and supporting this would be a great way to reduce the amount of personal fireworks that people purchase and use. Also laser graphics/digital light shows are becoming a thing too!

  • @maramoon66
    @maramoon66 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I love number 20! It is so true, we need to change our way of thinking, we don't need that many things. :) Thanks Gittemary, happy new year!

    • @Gittemary
      @Gittemary  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly, happy new year! 🌿🌿

  • @2kluless592
    @2kluless592 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Chopsticks are also a great whisk replacement! If you don't use a dishwasher, they're so much easier to clean

  • @BetterDayWeb
    @BetterDayWeb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I bought a lastswap a while ago, and I haven't regretted it yet. I would say, it is a must have if you use a lot of cotton swaps

  • @vivianthong5656
    @vivianthong5656 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Found you a few weeks ago and fell in love. Thank you for being so kind and graceful as you speak about how to treat the earth better. You’re the first zero waste youtuber I’ve seen who is not too aggressive or pushy, and it’s easier to hear the message

  • @sabrinam21499
    @sabrinam21499 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I finally ordered period underwear, I was always afraid to try them but now I will! Thanks for your discount code🥰

    • @Gittemary
      @Gittemary  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I hope you are going to love them as much as I love mine 😍

  • @paigeb6783
    @paigeb6783 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just purchased a eye shadow palette with refillable eyeshadow colors and a foundation stick in a cardboard tube! I don't know about anyone else but I get so excited with my zero waste swaps haha

    • @candicebrown1781
      @candicebrown1781 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey I’m interested in buying something like this what brand was it..??

    • @paigeb6783
      @paigeb6783 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@candicebrown1781 So my eyeshadow palette was from an etsy shop called LittleStuff4u(i am not sure if they have sustainable business practices but their stuff is pretty good), and the foundation is from RawbeautyLLC. I would also recommend checking out DabHerbmakeup on etsy as well :)

  • @TristessaEm
    @TristessaEm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I have the ear stick in copper, came as a set with my copper tongue scraper. :D My favorite 2020 swap was cat litter. From clay to compostable litter made out of corn bits. Unfortunately my partner said it smells like stables in our flat so we are back to clay :( To me it kinda smelled like popcorn but maybe there's something wrong with me :D

    • @akt177
      @akt177 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I use okocat which is a plant based litter. Makes my house smell like pine!

    • @TristessaEm
      @TristessaEm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@akt177 I got quite excited, by the name I thought its a european brand. :(

    • @AnnikaWithAk
      @AnnikaWithAk 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've been using compostable cat litter called CatsBest which I purchase on Zooplus online. It's awesome and my cats accepted it straight away. I also like that I can flush small clumped pieces and I flush the cat poo anyway in my toilet. I think it doesn't smell worse than others

    • @TristessaEm
      @TristessaEm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AnnikaWithAk I bought a bag but it wasn't clumping properly. I´ll give it another shot next time I'm ordering food from Fressnapf :)

    • @mimika961
      @mimika961 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I use feline pine or pine pellets. Might smell like hay in your house, but that’s better than cat pee lol

  • @andyflickman4618
    @andyflickman4618 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I managed to get a set of reusable cloth makeup wipes, which are super soft, gentle and do not soak my pricy product in as much as single-use ones. Really love using those and definitely not going back!

  • @nectarwulf9132
    @nectarwulf9132 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I just found you today, your personality and presence is so cute, and engaging, and I am eager to learn about zero waste stuff from you. I am new to this.

  • @ephemerida9166
    @ephemerida9166 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jars are AMAZING, they seem to be the solution for every problem

  • @LaineyBug2020
    @LaineyBug2020 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Random tip for reusable masks, sewing in a layer or 2 of non woven interface material (fusable or not) will drastically improve the filter, close to N95. I've done this to all of mine by hand & they're still really easy to breathe through.

    • @neta565
      @neta565 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      disposable masks can,also be washed in a net in the washing machine! Tried and tested here! Works really well😊

  • @PN-yi6qr
    @PN-yi6qr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Lush has also plastic free make up and lip sticks. Also sustainable skin care 💄👄😊

  • @michaelafischer6177
    @michaelafischer6177 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I looooove LastSwab so much! Please buy from this brand if you can, rather than the knock-offs, because they're producing responsibly (albeit in China) and they're made of compostable plant-based "plastic".
    I would also recommend Modibodi as an alternative to Thinx, especially if you're in Australia or New Zealand. They have even more heavy duty underwear than Thinx that will absorb many tampons worth without getting slightly wet, so it's fantastic if you are really, really heavy or have a bleeding disorder.

  • @kitkatk5152
    @kitkatk5152 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Gittemary! Thank you for the videos, your passion really comes across and is addictive! I have adopted many of your recommendations (glass jars, cotton bags, safety razor etc etc.) but even so, I feel like I'm creating too much plastic waste and feel bad about it... I'm a vegan and when I buy products like tofu or hummous it always comes in plastic. For things like pasta there are no zero waste shops in my area so even that I have to buy from supermarket (in plastic). There's a market closeby but it closes early (I work a 9to6 job) so I have no chance of buying local produce. Because I work so much I also dont have time to make my own produce (like hummous) You get the idea, society makes it difficult for me to avoid plastic completely and I feel helpless when I have to carry a huge bag of plastic trash to the recycling bin, once a week, knowing most of it wont be recycled and not knowing where that trash will end up.

  • @Bee-tz2hg
    @Bee-tz2hg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how excited she gets about her jars. 😁 😊 ❤

  • @miglestraksyte4285
    @miglestraksyte4285 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Solidu is lithuanian brand and I am so proud to see them across the world! 🌿 I started to use their products a couple of months ago and I love it! 💚 Greetings from Lithuania! 💛💚❤️

  • @neta565
    @neta565 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just found out that you can wash disposable facemasks! I tried it in a small net in the washing machine, it came out good as new!☺

  • @LauraDittell
    @LauraDittell 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I loved your videos :) I never knew about the portable bidet. We love our stationary one and got one for the second bathroom. Now the whole family loves them and has been a great swap when you live with a lot of people. Also this year I switched to Blueland laundry soap and it is been great and an amazing game changer. It cleans well and helps us not over use soap.

  • @dgoz97
    @dgoz97 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    To add to 11, there are also compostable flossers. I dont like the feeling of regular floss and never do as good of a job with it. I know Grin has some if you're interested

    • @samanthaanngraham3130
      @samanthaanngraham3130 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've pre-ordered a DuraPik. it's a reusable, made from recycled stainless steel dental pic (similar in shape to the disposable ones) and you just replace the floss portion. it comes with a biodegradable dental floss as well.

  • @angesoie
    @angesoie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i am absolutely loving the cozy sweater

  • @1auntievenom
    @1auntievenom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Laser light show would be a fantastic replacement for fireworks!!!

  • @belonging9200
    @belonging9200 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    such a rich collection of great things. Yes lets celebrate the beauty of zero waste that you can find along the way. I am having a thing for finding jars with black lits right now, i just collect as i empty their original content.

  • @erikahill7958
    @erikahill7958 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    About fireworks: for major holidays, you can just watch your city's / neighbor's show :) This is what I do! Even the ones you have to pay to get in, if you stand outside the main viewing area, you'll still catch most of the show :)

  • @LaineyBug2020
    @LaineyBug2020 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    For fireworks, we used to just buy different metal salts (found at hardware stores) and dash pinches into the fire pit to make different colors. We'd crack open old expired fireworks & do the same thing. Kind of like that old show 'Are You Afraid of the Dark?'. Then just recycled what we could of the packaging. It was pretty awesome & kind of bonding to just be talking around the fire pit at night, watching the sky, eating s'mores, throwing sparkley stuff in the flames...good times!

  • @shugarysubstances
    @shugarysubstances 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I really wish pela would expand on the phones they make cases for. they only make for Samsung and Apple, and I think that's really sad because not everyone has/wants that brand of phone.

    • @Maura237
      @Maura237 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Especially because they are not eco-friendly brands either...

    • @adriannafitzgerald3252
      @adriannafitzgerald3252 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know they also have the Google pixel phones too but idk how many versions they have

    • @vanessa3550
      @vanessa3550 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Maura237 Is there even such a thing as an eco-friendly phone?
      Well there is the fairphone but I think that's about it?

    • @Maura237
      @Maura237 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@vanessa3550 I was talking about Fairphone and similar companies. Fairphone is the only one I know about too, but I only knew about it because a classmate bought one. Since I haven't really looked into sustainable phones and Fairphone is a Dutch company (I am also Dutch), I assumed there would be others that I just hadn't heared about.

  • @HeyLauryn
    @HeyLauryn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bought this this year and it legit was the best purchase of the year I have multiple boxes of Cora pads. That I have had to touch in months! It is so nice! Also I'm less worried about what pants I wear which is great.
    I also love the zero waste dental floss. I'm trying to convince my dentist to offer the refills. Though I have gotten them to stop giving me the little ones they usual include.

  • @leandracooper1534
    @leandracooper1534 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's winter here so not as easy grow plants. But if you buy chives about inch to two inches of the bottom with roots save. Put in half cup room temp water. They will re grow keep eye the water. You re grow 2 to 3 times.

  • @TheSimpleEnvironmentalist
    @TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was so helpful! I just started researching period panty brands and never heard of Wuka so I am checking them out now ;) I'm going to make an ultimate period panty review video with a ton of brands!

  • @Maria_Svetlana_5923
    @Maria_Svetlana_5923 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    when im given fabrics or leftover fabrics i wash them in the washing machine and make various of projects especially replacement on disposable shopping bags and paper bags as in my country there's too much plastic bag and single use paper bags and starting my zero waste journey

  • @debcress6718
    @debcress6718 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favorite swap in 2020 is certainly my leaf razor! 😍 Not only because it's sustainable but it actually is the best razor i ever had! i bought it because of you (and gifted it to my sister and brother as well) and we all love it :D

  • @holzlastname1976
    @holzlastname1976 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I resently switched to the menstrual cup and I feel like it actually helps with my cramping as well I'm sure we are all deferent and it doesn't work for everyone but I love love it. I'm scared of the racer though I cut myself terribly when I was young still have the scar 😅

    • @bellebellecesur3401
      @bellebellecesur3401 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      leafshave.com/collections/shop-all you should check out this razor. Its reusable and sustainable. Also its like a regular razor not like the scary safety razors :) its a bit on the more expensive side but has a life warranty so all you need is to just vut one for the rest of your life. I think you should trybit out if its with in your budget.

  • @ZeroWasteFamily
    @ZeroWasteFamily 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We love our Ecolunchbox too... they have lasted for years for us too! We love all these great swaps!

  • @jcregs5935
    @jcregs5935 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoyed your video! My Earth Day gift to my other half was the TUSHY Bidet and we love it. I think they are #1 on my list for eco swaps. The one thing I think you could add was a handkerchief. Cheers to more people learning about REDUCING their waste!

  • @mothjpeg
    @mothjpeg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    a sustainable option for fireworks could be a really cool lasershow, i saw an employee of a company who does this posting about this in a zero waste facebook group. i thought it was really cool because i can't stand fireworks

  • @meganewing5936
    @meganewing5936 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi! What you mentioned about not being able to walk sometimes when you have cramps, that happened to me a lot, because I have Endometriosis. You may want to go to the doctor about that if you haven't already. I hope it gets better :-)

    • @Gittemary
      @Gittemary  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have been to the doctor, there is not wrong, that’s just how my body is it seems 🤷‍♀️😅

  • @amylouise7289
    @amylouise7289 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Definitely love my leaf safety razor that I got this year!! It’s my all time favorite swap and it’s far superior to disposable razors in every way, not just in eco-friendliness

  • @diananguyen4139
    @diananguyen4139 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the fav jar in a jar collection is sooo true!

  • @persephone213
    @persephone213 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So inspiring for starting the New Year, especially since one of my resolutions is to go zero waste! I’m already doing most of these things so maybe I’m further along than I thought. Also, thanks for sharing the dental tabs-I’ve been looking for a zero waste option with flouride.

  • @theignorantreader
    @theignorantreader 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Using a Pela phone case was the first time ever I cracked a phone's screen, I don't think I'll buy that one again, but would like to find an alternative

  • @MS-df7wp
    @MS-df7wp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My husband and I moved into a house that had an old food processor and those pouring thermoses that you see at diners for coffee in the garage 😂 haven’t used them yet but really excited to

  • @Huggible11
    @Huggible11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got a LastSwab for Christmas and can't wait to try it. I've been having some problems with my skin lately and haven't been able to wear makeup for awhile, but I know it'll come to good use when I can put on mascara once again 😊

  • @helengibbs5255
    @helengibbs5255 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this video, and love your enthusiasm. Feeling so inspired to continue my journey towards zero waste. 🍃🌲💖

  • @angelapieper5019
    @angelapieper5019 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the first video of yours I've ever seen....You are absolutely adorable and bright! And you've got a new sub 🤗

  • @impressionsbygelay8617
    @impressionsbygelay8617 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love love love your channel. I always learn something new and feels very much inspired to continue to live sustainably everytime I watch your videos ♥️♥️♥️

  • @Depresso_Espresso_420
    @Depresso_Espresso_420 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey! I would love if you did a video about sustainability and owning pets!

  • @Autisticheather
    @Autisticheather 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I thought you said " mini hockey stick!"
    Glad to see u today. Was missing your videos.

    • @Gittemary
      @Gittemary  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Haha love that, maybe I should start calling it that, I mean it looks the part 😂🌿

    • @samanthaanngraham3130
      @samanthaanngraham3130 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought it was a mini hockey stick too! 🤣

  • @klaraeickhoff7472
    @klaraeickhoff7472 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Gittemary!
    Loved the video as always!
    Do you have any tips for digital organization? I’m hoping to go paperless ☺️

  • @MsSamhoffman
    @MsSamhoffman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I want to use a safety razor (first I need to use what I have), but they look so intimidating!

    • @AnnaRobert
      @AnnaRobert 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was intimidated by safety razors 🪒 at first but I bought one on 2019 and I haven’t gone back to plastic ones. I use it on all of my body and it is safe

    • @akt177
      @akt177 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Someone posted about this one in another comment. Reusable and looks a lot more forgiving. Plus they give you a recycle tin so you can send back the used blades to them! leafshave.com/

    • @lauranavar7180
      @lauranavar7180 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was also intimidated but after I tried it I'm not going back. I've only cut myself once and I thinks its because I was in a rush...it was a small cut

  • @aimeevandijk4206
    @aimeevandijk4206 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the bright attitude and entertaining humor!

  • @maramariela6702
    @maramariela6702 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Shampoo bar is called Solid. It's Lithuanian brand and in Lithuanian it's called Solidu (Solid is translation to English)

  • @mayaabdulbaki8230
    @mayaabdulbaki8230 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I get all my zerowaste info from you..not only do you have best smile and energy but always very informative and super helpful..♥️♥️

  • @shalryma
    @shalryma 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been using very soft cloth, water and my fingers to clean my ears for a while now - no waste, no extra accessories needed! Do recommend :D

  • @thewayfaringgoblin4544
    @thewayfaringgoblin4544 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have havent bought a jar for 2 yrs always well I get delivery by the giver away 5.00 for usually over 20.00 jars I got 24 1 lt bottles a few weeks ago 10.00 for delivery as I dont drive but normally 1.50 aud ea I use them for sauces teas water syrups.
    Also keep all jars form my food stuffs

  • @berkleynisson9654
    @berkleynisson9654 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    There is always that one jar that is better than the rest. For all those living in America, definitely try Adams Peanut Butter and re-use those jars. The lids are super aesthetic and the shape is perfect for anything. I just made some sauerkraut in mine. The PB is also just amazing!

  • @scottmichelle5187
    @scottmichelle5187 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed this video! I discovered your channel this fall and look forward to your weekly posts. Watching this one has shown me that I own several of these products and they have been inspired by you! I love my new zero waste journey so far!
    Looking forward to another year of your lovely channel!
    🇨🇦❤️

  • @Mythriel8
    @Mythriel8 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your videos! You always have a warm and energetic welcome and a promise of tomorrow when you sign off. It’s great and very refreshing. Thank you for the wonderful content!

  • @annacochran3015
    @annacochran3015 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your personality and how excited you are about what you’re showing! I’m subscribing and can’t wait to watch your other videos!

  • @valhrebens9836
    @valhrebens9836 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! thank you for spreading the word:). I am trying to be zero waste. Great feeling..

  • @itsMARIKO
    @itsMARIKO 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve been using Thinx for years and I love them. They’re a bit of an upfront cost, but if you time your laundry right, they really can save money, too. Sadly the menstrual cup doesn’t work for me but Thinx has been a great alternative!

  • @SazSullylala
    @SazSullylala 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Number 20: yes! My most missed product is hair removal cream

  • @gracespratt5717
    @gracespratt5717 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just adored this video - your personality, advice and aesthetics are so beautiful and wholesome! Thank you for creating this and for all the recommendations

  • @amandameimccombs
    @amandameimccombs 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! I will get a safety razor after using up the plastic ones I already have.

  • @strawberrybird7319
    @strawberrybird7319 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My favourite discovery this year was the german brand puremetics. Everything is packaged in paper and the shampoo/shower gels come in powder form. It‘s finally a natural brand that my sensitive skin likes too. I also had one very bad attempt at trying dental tabs in 2020. I like the idea and all but the feeling of biting down on them and the taste are just unbearable for me.

    • @laurac5800
      @laurac5800 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Anna,
      I’m using toothpaste from a brand called “Ben & Anna”. It comes in a glass jar (looks amazing and can be reused) and the texture is just like regular toothpaste. You get an wooden spatula with every jar, to put the toothpaste on your toothbrush. I’m living in Germany, it’s available in Many stores and online :)

    • @strawberrybird7319
      @strawberrybird7319 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@laurac5800 thanks for the recommendation! I have tried that one in the past (I‘m in Austria and the brand is pretty popular here too😃). I still wasn‘t really convinced and didn’t repurchase it, because I always felt like it leaves a film on my teeth... Otherwise it’s a great brand! I love their deo sticks and such. I‘m just very picky with toothpaste😂

  • @Goldenkiwi2
    @Goldenkiwi2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have that food processor! It's amazing!!!

  • @fignewton0000
    @fignewton0000 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg I know exactly how you feel about jars. Also for fireworks I'd like to say it was invented not as a source of entertainment but rather a means of communicating that there's an emergency. I have a quick question about bidets as well: don't you still have to use toilet paper to wipe away the water?

  • @Cindy-by3ho
    @Cindy-by3ho 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for all your wonderful videos!

  • @FilterNelkul
    @FilterNelkul 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    THE JAR! You are sooo right! :,D I have a 'the jar' what I'm drinking out of, and a 'the jar' which my friend engraved an apple and a pear on *.*

  • @akvileplaipaite9256
    @akvileplaipaite9256 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad to see a Lithuanian brand (solidu) on your videos!

  • @chitramenon6848
    @chitramenon6848 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi....love your videos ....am a new subscriber from India
    Keep up the good work👍

  • @StrollingThroughLife
    @StrollingThroughLife 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love LastSwab! This is a great list of swaps!

  • @annajulia7170
    @annajulia7170 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I somehow see Emilia Clarke in you :) Great video!

  • @maryseaubert3647
    @maryseaubert3647 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the 20th !

  • @Indifferent86
    @Indifferent86 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Wow, that's a lot of blades.

    • @Gittemary
      @Gittemary  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I know right 😂!?

  • @IdiehShelter2010
    @IdiehShelter2010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Our swap to our own fireworks, was to look at other's 🙈 I know, maybe not a swap, but me and my boyfriend are very conscious about this. We think it should be forbidden and illegal to buy in store, and instead the municipality should make a show for the residents. Nobody needs their own fireworks, and there's always that one drunk friend or uncle you're trying to convince NOT to do firework this year 🙈 😏

  • @DearPlanetBe
    @DearPlanetBe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely swaps :) I haven’t ordered thinx or pela case in the past because it has to come from America and that doesn’t make sense in my head