I love that you acknowledge that a sustainable lifestyle isn't about perfection, but rather about trying our best with whatever we have access to. It's easy to get disheartened when there are so many social issues to be mindful of. But if we can be realistic and know that we're doing the best that we can wherever we are, that's what matters most.
instead of buying nut butters in plastic you can make them at home! just buy some peanuts, almonds, or any other type of nut and blend it in the blender. they usually don’t need oil and you can add flavorings if you want to.
My mom used to buy tofu from an asian market. They sold multiple blocks in a big tin. I haven't seen it sold in a tin since the 90's. It's crazy how much more packaging has been added in the last 10, 20, 30 years.
Hi my name is Amaan and I live in south africa.I am 14 and my family isn't really into sustainable living I get discouraged because I don't have the resources to persue my mission.But your videos inspire me to carry on and I am slowly transitioning to zero waste and becoming a vegan
Yes I can recall living with my parents and going vegan, it tough when family/parents don't support you. Try to show them different documentaries like Cowspiracy, Fork Over Knives, A Plastic Ocean and hopefully that will help a little. xx
That’s fantastic to hear! Thank you for your inspiring comment. Making sustainable changes whilst being surrounded by people not with the same mindset can be challenging but so important to spark that conversation and make an important impact on others. Keep inspiring!
Don't give up! When I first went veg my family was so negative towards me. I was discouraged, made fun of, ridiculed etc. Now, a little less than four years later four out of six of my family members are plant-based and living more sustainable in so many other ways and even my grandparents ended up going vegetarian. I'm grateful for my situation and I know everyone doesn't always have that outcome but all I can say is keep going and people will learn from you.
If you have a vitamix or other high power blender you should try making your own peanut butter. It’s so much cheaper. It comes out to less than $2 per jar!
Basically if you consume any processed foods (vegan or non vegan) there's a chance it will contain palm oil so avoid it by consuming a vegan whole plants foods based diet.
@FollowRighteousnessNotMe. Ftw Most vegan foods these days are substituted with vitamin B12 so try it again :) Im vegan and i have more energy than I've ever had, i also used to be anaemic and I'm not anymore since being vegan at the beginning of this year :)
Palm oil is avoided by many because they also treat their food workers very unfairly. I heard to be careful of Nutella (besides have a crazy amount of sugar), may contain palm oil
Hi, am a 17 year old from New Zealand. My country is such a clean beautiful country, and I want to do my part to keep it that way. Zero waste seems incredibly daunting, like you said, because of this linear enconomey that we live in. I really appreciate seeing a realistic view of zero waste living, and this inspires me to keep striving to live a sustainable life. :) xxxx
Thank you for teaching me through yr life. It may be common sense to those practising but not to many that are just starting out. Thank you for making this video.
I like that you talk a bit about not beating yourself up for the packaging you bring into the home! Like, see how much less plastic you produce now, compared to the "normal way of life"! Thats great :D
I live in a small city in Brazil so it's hard sometimes to find unpackaged things that I need (rice, beens, etc) but one thing that I do recommend is buying seasonally and locally!! It's so important and, well, I bet that England doesn't have that many orange trees for example, so for you to be consuming them there, there's a big big chance that they've been shipped there (probably from here!) and that is very wasteful as well. Maybe consult your supermarket for foods that are grown there or in other parts of Europe, which are easier/less wasteful to be taken to England than Brazilian oranges, Indian tea and other stuff like that.
I have wanted to become zero waste with food but you have opened my eyes to be very aware of the packaging also. I don’t know why this hasn’t crossed my mind because it’s so obvious that we should be doing this. Thank you so much for the tips and the advice to give your self some grace when things don’t always work out the way you hoped it would.
The things that are now obvious to us weren’t always obvious to us and the things we think are obvious are not to other people. That’s why talking and sharing ideas is great!
Thankfully here in Germany a lot of frozen fruit comes in cardboard boxes, especially the organic varieties. And some beans and other legumes you can usually find in glass jars. In Spain it was even better, they had nearly every variety of beans, corn, asparagus etc in huge glass jars. Edit: I just realized that you can also get tofu and tempeh in glass jars here. It’s great.
mel mel Most of the cardboard boxes are lined with plastic in my experience. Can you recommend a german brand/ supermarket that has good packaging for frozen fruit? And do you mean tofu and tempeh in germany or spain? Either way, can you tell me where? 😂🙈
Yes this would be interesting, I've been striving to cut down on my plastic as well but half of the stuff I get comes in plastic, strawberries, blueberries, a lot of frozen fruit for smoothies. Its hard.
I agree! It intensely annoys me when supermarkets (yes, Sainsbury's, you know you do it) have an end display full of special offer fruit and vegetables and almost all of the items are in pointless plastic packaging!
Zoë Georgia yes I would too. I try and shop plastic free once a month because it’s always a lot more expensive. I have a tight budget for a family of four so I often find myself in Aldi because I can’t afford plastic free every week which is a real shame xx
I have had a really hard time with this being a college student working on barely above minimum wage. Then, on top of that I live in the U.S. mid-west, away from a large city, so it is very expensive and hard to find zero waste products. Sometimes, it can be very discouraging, but we get by with what we can do with what we have and I think that's really important to remember!
Thank you for this video. It has really inspired me to start living with less waste. Very helpful to see you do your shop and what you find difficult to by without waste. I haven’t seen you before, but will keep watching. I like that you are being honest about not always getting it 100% perfect. You are not patronising or berating people if they can’t get it 100% and you recognise it is not always easy. Keep up the good work!
One tip for tofu that is available in my area - Portland, Oregon - is to buy it directly from a tofu producer. Mine lets customers bring their own container. Unfortunately, their hours aren't the greatest, so a bunch of folks got together and organized a tofu delivery share. Pretty exciting!
Hi everyone! I work as a cashier and just a tip instead of printing out labels for produce and bulk foods write them down in your notes on your phone:) It makes it easier for the cashier and for you! Love the video thank you❤️
You could cook your own chickpeas (easy to do) and eliminate the tins. And coconut milk is simple to make -- all you need is desiccated coconut, hot water, a blender and a nut bag (though I use a Japanese filter bag.). Peanut butter also easy to make.
My husband and I just started making our own peanut butter in a food processor and with a bit of honey from our local orchard. It's amazing! This Christmas I want to make nut butters for gifts. You are precious!
For the tofu I could recommend you, to go to an Asian supermarket, I'm from Germany and in the Asian shop we go to, they do sell firm tofu in a large container, so you can get as much tofu blocks as you need and pack them either in the container brought with you or use the plastic wrap they provide. Btw loved your video :) so many great tips.
That bulk store is so gorgeous! I really appreciate the message you included at the end around not feeling guilty for having limited access to zero waste options. I think the social media-induced guilt is very real for a lot of people and the truth is that buying in bulk is becoming trendier and trendier and, as a result, can exclude certain groups. You provided great tips about how to create a circular economy in the midst of a linear system. For me, I have access to these options and means to take advantage of them. This video was a great reminder to take the extra time and spend a little extra money in some instances to do my part for the planet. Thank you!
This is such an important topic for me. There's so much stigma around living 'zero-waste' as the name alone can be very misleading. In order to move forwards sustainably and towards a world I know I want to be part of we need to cultivate compassion, ease, mindfulness and understanding. It's going to take self-reflection and empathy with others but that's a beautiful thing. We must acknowledge that we don't all have the same amenities and we don't all start from the same point. But we can all help each other grow and do better. That's always true. Thank you for your thoughtful comment.
Some little tips from a uk shopper - Big shops sell a tofu which comes in cardboard packaging called Tofoo- usually found in the fridge isle. Meridian peanut butter comes in jars in smaller form which is better than buying the large plastic option, despite it being cheaper. And I think the company “Orgran” do lasagne sheets in a completely cardboard box, their products are sold in health food shops :)
In US Asian grocers, I can find loose tofu. I think most mid-sized cities have a couple, but you’ll have to look for it. The bigger the market, the better. The smaller ones will likely only carry packaged, like in the video. The tofu is usually stored in a big tub full of water, and they provide tongs. I just bring an air-tight container or reuse a plastic bag.
Also buying bigger plastic containers makes it more Likely the recycling facility can actually process it, smaller and thinner things such as bottle caps and plastic bags tend to get filtered out earlier on in the process
Great video! I don't ever buy anything online, and me and my mom (I'm 16 and live at home) do everything by bike or train and stuff (we don't have a car). There has just opened a bulk store not that far away from where I live and we're considering making that our main store to shop and thanks to you I'm not that scared to go there anymore as a 'beginner'😊
Tofu in the UK: Chinese Supermarkets sell it without packaging- usually kept in the fridges in a tub of water, keep it the same at home. Also a great place to get other stuff vegans like and bulk buy
Have you considered growing your own raspberries? Poundland has raspberry plants for 1£ and they come in cardboard containers. They're easy to grow and don't need a lot of space. I grow my own strawberries, blackcurrants and herbs, and I have access to A TON of wild blackberries and wild apples.
Emily B it seems to me the hardest part is getting all the tahini out of the blender and then trying not to use too much water washing the sticky stuff off the sides and bottom of the blender - this puts me off making tahini and nut butters - any suggestions?
Really enjoyed this helpful video Blue thank you. 👏 I loved the bulk store you shopped in am so envious of it. 💖 My bug bear is that none of the main supermarkets sell Organic produce loose not even the bananas. Like you I will always chose the wonky veg or individual bananas I just don't get why people want perfection all the time when I grow my own fruit & veg I work hard doing it and wouldn't think gosh this cucumber, potato etc looks odd I will throw it away! I didn't know that fact about cans versus tetrapacks so have learnt something today. It is getting harder and harder to buy oil in glass bottles one of my favourites is the Tesco Organic Olive oil that still comes in glass and is reasonably priced. Your bread looked delicious, I bought a bread maker a few years ago and am grateful that the ingredients for it are easily recycled, oh the joy of waking up to freshly cooked bread!🤩 Like you I too have large quantities of Spices in my kitchen and have 2 Masala Dabba tins for the most popular spices I use. Luckily not too far from me is an Indian supermarket and they are way cheaper than supermarkets for such items and also most of the fruit & veg are loose, also the staff are so helpful and knowledgeable about the Indian fruit & veg on sale there and are happy to tell you how to prepare and use them and will give you recipie cards they have written out to help you remember when you get back home. The Year before last on holidays in India we visited an Indian Organic Spice farm oh my word my suitcase was bulging with them and the taste was like nothing I had used before!🤩💖 Yes please to more of these videos Blue and I hope your viewers leave their hints and tips in the comments as well. . 😘X
as mentioned earlier about Asian stores for Tofu, here in the U.S. in our Asian stores have a wide variety of loose produce items, and they are a lot cheaper than the local grocery store.
you're doing so well!! just one thing, in terms of frozen fruit- if you have a farm shop near you, a lot of the time they have freezers with loose frozen berries (at least the ones near me do) they provide plastic bags so i'm sure you could take a tupperware or a jar! hope this helps :)
just came across your channel. I'm impressed! If you're in a larger city or will be in a larger city, always check out the ethnic markets. Asian markets often have tofu, sprouts, veg, fruits in bulk and at very good prices.Also the Indian makets have great selection of grain in paper or reuseable cloth sacks. Bring at least one of those pesky plastic peanut butter tubs for tofu! By the way, Lasagana noodles are the easiest to make. I use soaked ground flax seed or chia seed as a gluey egg replacement. Flax doesn't dicolor the dough as much.
wow so refreshing to see someone else who doesn't get every new phone as they come. Its insane how many people comment on my "old iphone" why fix something that isnt broken.
I still consider my phone fairly new even though most people would call it old. I've only had it about 6 years. They're not cheap and they're so damaging to our environment, I'll have it as long as possible until I physically can't use it anymore.
I know this might sound a little strange but you have a very calming voice that's nice to listen too. Thank you! Also, this video was very informative and motivational to watch.
Great video. It's great that you have a zero waste store and that you buy the wonky vegetables and fruits that's what I do. They are usually cheaper. I have an allotment so I can grow my own so that also reduces packaging so if you have the opportunity to grow your own I would recommend it. I also reuse glass jars after washing them out.
My zero waste store doesn’t offer fruits and veggies so I buy them from a main supermarket. But I’d love to source them from a green grocers like I use to in London.
One thing I found is that during Lidl's XXL Week they do certain frozen fruits (blueberries, mango, and raspberries are the ones I remember) in cardboard boxes. Still packaging but it is less packaging than you would usually get. I've also started freezing and leftover fruits I don't think I'll get around to using to add to my stockpile in the freezer - they don't necessarily have as many nutrients in them as the flash frozen fruit you buy in the supermarket, but I mainly use them to add flavour to meals that tend to already have plenty good things jammed into them.
A garden centre near me in Wales has a food hall and they stock Field Fare who do loose fruit and veg. I've found the stock to be hit or miss so it's not a total solution but there could be one near you. They have a stockist search on their website.
Hey, instead of notes app, you could use the Todoist app (available on iOS). It is easy to use and you can check items after you made/bought them. It is similar to sticky notes. I use it for shopping lists or ToDo lists. Enjoyed your video :)
Hi! Great video! I live in Devon where we have farm shops that have frozen fruit and veg etc that is loose in large freezer counters, so you can take your own containers. Also meat if you are not veggie/vegan.
The Store on Ditchling Road on the Fiveways junction is a relatively new bulk store- it's brilliant. They have a "churn your own nut butter" station along with amazing sustainable extra virgin olive oil sailed over by a local from Portugal. They also make fresh alternative milks to order daily. Highly recommend them - my new discovery. x
Also I really recommend getting a weekly veg box of organic, seasonal fruit and or veg in many sizes; sourced from local farms and run by a couple in Burwash. I use Simply Veg and they deliver to my area on Thursdays - minimal waste too. www.simply-veg.co.uk/seasonal/
@@HalloHannah where do you buy them ? Becauce all supermarket I know have a thin layer of plastic in the Middle. You can only see it when you rip the Carton apart.
@@sophiahellwig1505 If you live in northern Germany you might know a drugstore called Budni. They have frozen berries but sadly nothing else. another way would probably be that you buy fresh fruit and freeze it by yourself...
I really enjoyed this video. One of the things that always comes in plastic here in Canada is vegan butters and margarine. I wish the companies making them could find an alternative way of selling them.
I live in a small town where the nearest bulk store is about 2 and a half hours away. So I'm learning to make my own bread and jams I've learned that the bakery at Walmart will put fresh rolls and breads in cloth bags that I bring...(yes I get off looks and comments) I'll also go for whatever I can in glass jars (more expensive, but worth it when I get to reuse the jars)
I buy products in glass jars so I can reuse it. I do have zero waste stores in my area with refillable options and I refill my plastic washing up liquid bottles to reuse them. I also fill up glass jars with foods so I don't have to chuck out plastic packaging and I would like to refill bottles of shampoo and I use soap bars rather than shower gel.
This may not be the case where you live but many of the Asian markets in Canada sell tofu from pails or vats. You would need to bring a container to scoop the tofu into. I find the tofu from Asian markets often better than super market brands whether the market is primarily Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese, or Chinese.
Can make pasta noodles from zucchini/courgette. They don't require separate cooking and packaging. Where I live the bulk shop clerk weighs your jars and they require them to be clean..
A suggestion : I think food preservation is a massive topic nowadays - freezing, dehydrating, ... And most of us are too unaware of this issue - I thought I wasn't until I saw my grandmother freeze *singular* slices of bread, I swear that loaf lasts her a month! I've also gotten so interested in dehydration techniques which allow us to dry herbs, vegetables, meat, ... Maybe it would be nice to make some videos containing a bulk zero waste grocery shop - prepared and conserved in different ways? As a student -without acces to a fridge / freezer / microwave - I've dried alot of vegetables. I use them as 'instant soup' or just add them to whatever I'm cooking. Maybe a mealprep video with some bulk ingredients would be interesting? For example: you can often find dried chickpeas zero waste (bulk) : soak them, use one part to make humus which you can freeze and add the rest into a dish later that night? Just some ideas! Thanks for the video!
I love that we have a Bulk Store here now, just take your jars and fill, awesome.. how about making your own Nut butter, you can add heaps of diff things for different butters...
I love your video and the fact that you show that low waste can be done anywhere if we have our eyes on the waste that comes with our purchase. Also, I love tofu, and even though I don't have it every day, I still buy it pretty often. I found package free tofu at an asian market near me which has been amazing. When they don't have. it in stock I just buy the regular that comes in plastic but I don't beat myself for it, Like you said, we try our best in this linear economy. Maybe you can see if there's any local asian markets that carry package free tofu. Good luck!
When we live in a world designed for single-use we can’t be hard on ourselves for using what is available to us when there are no other options. We should be putting that pressure on those in charge (companies, governments) to make the changes we want to see rather than beating ourselves up.
You might want to try making your own peanut butter and lasagne sheets (or pasta). It’s not particularly difficult and with the way you shop that would cut out that waste 🙂
Great Video! Something to think about when buying canned products- most of the cans are lined with BPA, similar to what you mentioned about the Tetra Paks. There are companies out there that have non-BPA lined cans, maybe look for those!
Thanks for the heads up! Cans are certainly not low-impact but they can be the best option available at the time. It’s all about doing the best with what we have whilst putting pressure on those with the power to make more impactful change.
A tip for getting tofu package free is to go to a restaurant that makes it from scratch and ask if you can buy it directly from them! I heard this from Trash is for Tossers, haven't tried it but seems like a good alternative!
get fresh raspberries when they're in season, and just put them on a baking trey lined with a silicone mat, and freeze. you can do this with whatever fruit or veg you want. I do this at the beginning of every month to make a difference in my meal prep (like cutting my onions and freezing them so i can just scoop out frozen already cut onions for a quick dish and have the convenience without the cost, or packaging. you can put them in silicone "ziplock" bags though im not sure what brands you guys have, I just call all of those types of bags zip lock which is a brand here. Frozen fruit is good for up to 18 months. so you can buy loose in season, and freeze it for the whole year. I have a larger family (5 of us) so I also have a deep freezer and try to buy on sale so that i can store for later and reduce my cost to buy food. This has cut our cost in 1/3. and it keeps us from wasting things. so like scraps of veggies i can throw in a bag in the freezer to make stock later before tossing in the compost bin to feed my plants.
Hey! If you already know of this brand, or if someone else has already commented on it, then I'm sorry! But there's this brand called Field Fare that does all sorts of lose frozen fruits and vegetables! There's a few about 18/19 miles away from Brighton, but might be worth a look at their website to see if you're ever near one of them! Just came across your channel today and I love!
I am so happy for anyone who has access to bulk toothpaste tablets. The best way to try something new without getting too much should you descide it's not for you.
I've checked out both of my nearest Asian stoes and unfortunately they're wrapped in more layers of plastic! I'll have to try my hand at making my own...
The thing I find most frustrating is dairy. Milk, yoghurt, cheese, cream etc is almost impossible to find plastic free. Cheese in particular is annoying because it’s also soft plastic that can’t be recycled in my area, at least the milk cartons can be. We’re lucky in Australia as honey and peanut butter is available in the bulk foods place. On the flip side I’ve never seen toothpaste tablets, I get a powdered version where the container can be recycled at least. Try independent fruit and veg places, Coles and Woolworths don’t sell rocket and baby spinach without plastic but my independent place does so I go there. Bonus is I can get exactly what I need. My local butcher also said I was welcome to bring a plastic container for meat too which is super cool! I just asked them.
The solution is not to buy animals or their secretions. The ‘animal agriculture’ industries are the leading cause of species extinction, green house gas emissions, water pollution, ocean dead zones, deforestation and habitat destruction. Eat a plant-based diet, it’s the best thing you can do for the environment above and beyond any plastic packaging. Watch ‘Cowspiracy’ on Netflix to learn a little more.
I have no idea if this would be the case at all where you live but i like to buy frozen berries from the restrant supply store. they have bags but they also have boxes ten pound boxes. they are not plastic free but they are way less packaging. the box is cardboard taped shut but not overly taped. inside is a heavy duty freezer bag it isn't sealed it is just twisted and tucked. it is a really big bag and quite strong. it seems very reuseable it has no words or addvertizeing on the bag. It feels the lowest waste option for frozen berries and it keeps them from getting freezer burnt if you can't find any other use for the bag it would be good for gathering donations.
I normally get fruit that doesn't have packaging even in the supermarket. Sadly no loose mushrooms in Aldi or however you spell it. I like the fact that Bristol is so low-waste or 0-waste and environment friendly, as well as vegan friendly. I just wish it wasn't so busy in terms of cars etc.
Thank you for showing us how to shop more sustainably. I'm trying to be more sustainable and because of my autoimmune issues by making my own nut milks (and making coconut milk. Also, you can make your own pasta as well. I do want to try nutbuters as well.
I’d like to ho plastic free, I started by buying glass bottles for water, since we can fill them at home. but many other things come in plastic (I also hate that pasta has that plastic window on the package or the fact that bigger quantities only came in huge plastic bags) or we are forced to use plastic bags (for fresh unpacked fruit, you still have to put them into plastic bags with the tags and use plastic gloves -.-) Luckily during summer we eat a lot of veggies from our garden so it’s a little better
Hi. So their is a store called Whole Foods or Fresh Thyme and they sell loose peanut and almond butter. So that way you can get it in bulk instead of plastic.
thanks god i'm not the only one to pick the wonky and bruised ones!!! I felt like I was going too ?far in my reduce waste aim... but then what? it's still food and Im among the minority that will happily have it so!
Great video! It made me think I'm not doing so bad after all 😊 I live in a small town in Spain and we have very few zero waste shops with very limited assortment of products, so I end up buying at the regular supermarkets mostly every week, which annoys me incredibly. I'm really curious about online shopping, would love to see a video on that. I've been thinking on it for a while, since that'd make available for me a whole bunch of new products that I can't find in my town, but I'm worried that the items will all be packaged and wrapped in multiple layers of plastic, as it happened with some items I purchased from Amazon. It would be great to hear about your experience and some suggestions!
I love your video, thanks a lot!!! I am concerned with plastic and biological food, too, but cannot (yet) do as well as you do! Where I live, the bio-fruits and vegs in the supermarket are more in plastic than the non-bio ones, which are offered openly - that often leaves me with a hard choice as I want to support an agriculture without pesticides...
Carrying a beautiful loaf of bread home in a soft cloth sack makes it seem so much more precious than when its in crinkly cellophane.
Absolutely xx
I love that you acknowledge that a sustainable lifestyle isn't about perfection, but rather about trying our best with whatever we have access to. It's easy to get disheartened when there are so many social issues to be mindful of. But if we can be realistic and know that we're doing the best that we can wherever we are, that's what matters most.
martinadoom yes I love this message too ❤️❤️
yes
instead of buying nut butters in plastic you can make them at home! just buy some peanuts, almonds, or any other type of nut and blend it in the blender. they usually don’t need oil and you can add flavorings if you want to.
My mom used to buy tofu from an asian market. They sold multiple blocks in a big tin. I haven't seen it sold in a tin since the 90's. It's crazy how much more packaging has been added in the last 10, 20, 30 years.
Hi my name is Amaan and I live in south africa.I am 14 and my family isn't really into sustainable living
I get discouraged because I don't have the resources to persue my mission.But your videos inspire me to carry on and I am slowly transitioning to zero waste and becoming a vegan
Yes I can recall living with my parents and going vegan, it tough when family/parents don't support you. Try to show them different documentaries like Cowspiracy, Fork Over Knives, A Plastic Ocean and hopefully that will help a little. xx
That’s fantastic to hear! Thank you for your inspiring comment. Making sustainable changes whilst being surrounded by people not with the same mindset can be challenging but so important to spark that conversation and make an important impact on others. Keep inspiring!
Keep going I'm in the same situation but I'm 13 , good luck I guess lol!!!!
Amaan, where in SA do you live because in CPT there is a few resources around there
Don't give up! When I first went veg my family was so negative towards me. I was discouraged, made fun of, ridiculed etc. Now, a little less than four years later four out of six of my family members are plant-based and living more sustainable in so many other ways and even my grandparents ended up going vegetarian. I'm grateful for my situation and I know everyone doesn't always have that outcome but all I can say is keep going and people will learn from you.
If you have a vitamix or other high power blender you should try making your own peanut butter. It’s so much cheaper. It comes out to less than $2 per jar!
Great tip!
WoW how much a lb do you pay for peanuts? Wht is your recipi?
Please make a video on what palm oil is, what are its impacts, where they are commonly found and how to avoid it!
Basically if you consume any processed foods (vegan or non vegan) there's a chance it will contain palm oil so avoid it by consuming a vegan whole plants foods based diet.
@FollowRighteousnessNotMe. Ftw Most vegan foods these days are substituted with vitamin B12 so try it again :) Im vegan and i have more energy than I've ever had, i also used to be anaemic and I'm not anymore since being vegan at the beginning of this year :)
Edit* not most, but a lot. =)
buy bulk and learn to cook.
Palm oil is avoided by many because they also treat their food workers very unfairly. I heard to be careful of Nutella (besides have a crazy amount of sugar), may contain palm oil
Hi, am a 17 year old from New Zealand. My country is such a clean beautiful country, and I want to do my part to keep it that way. Zero waste seems incredibly daunting, like you said, because of this linear enconomey that we live in. I really appreciate seeing a realistic view of zero waste living, and this inspires me to keep striving to live a sustainable life. :) xxxx
Love seeing zero waste people who don't beat themselves up for making a mistake or not being perfect. Well done!
It would be really helpful if you could do a video on the best way to properly store non-packaged foods.
Thank you for teaching me through yr life. It may be common sense to those practising but not to many that are just starting out. Thank you for making this video.
I like that you talk a bit about not beating yourself up for the packaging you bring into the home! Like, see how much less plastic you produce now, compared to the "normal way of life"! Thats great :D
It's all about consistent improvement.
I live in a small city in Brazil so it's hard sometimes to find unpackaged things that I need (rice, beens, etc) but one thing that I do recommend is buying seasonally and locally!! It's so important and, well, I bet that England doesn't have that many orange trees for example, so for you to be consuming them there, there's a big big chance that they've been shipped there (probably from here!) and that is very wasteful as well. Maybe consult your supermarket for foods that are grown there or in other parts of Europe, which are easier/less wasteful to be taken to England than Brazilian oranges, Indian tea and other stuff like that.
I have wanted to become zero waste with food but you have opened my eyes to be very aware of the packaging also. I don’t know why this hasn’t crossed my mind because it’s so obvious that we should be doing this. Thank you so much for the tips and the advice to give your self some grace when things don’t always work out the way you hoped it would.
The things that are now obvious to us weren’t always obvious to us and the things we think are obvious are not to other people. That’s why talking and sharing ideas is great!
Thank you so much for this.We must treat our Planet with Respect and Love❤
Field Fare sell loose frozen fruit and veg in UK Farm shops. They have a store locator on their website. 😎
Thankfully here in Germany a lot of frozen fruit comes in cardboard boxes, especially the organic varieties. And some beans and other legumes you can usually find in glass jars. In Spain it was even better, they had nearly every variety of beans, corn, asparagus etc in huge glass jars.
Edit: I just realized that you can also get tofu and tempeh in glass jars here. It’s great.
mel mel Most of the cardboard boxes are lined with plastic in my experience. Can you recommend a german brand/ supermarket that has good packaging for frozen fruit? And do you mean tofu and tempeh in germany or spain? Either way, can you tell me where? 😂🙈
Biona brand in jars is available in the UK, but will depend where you live.
I'd be really curious to know how much this costs versus a plastic packaged version, :)
Yes this would be interesting, I've been striving to cut down on my plastic as well but half of the stuff I get comes in plastic, strawberries, blueberries, a lot of frozen fruit for smoothies. Its hard.
I agree! It intensely annoys me when supermarkets (yes, Sainsbury's, you know you do it) have an end display full of special offer fruit and vegetables and almost all of the items are in pointless plastic packaging!
Zoë Georgia yes I would too. I try and shop plastic free once a month because it’s always a lot more expensive. I have a tight budget for a family of four so I often find myself in Aldi because I can’t afford plastic free every week which is a real shame xx
Great suggestion! My shops are definitely cheaper this way, but would be great to detail that in a future video.
I have had a really hard time with this being a college student working on barely above minimum wage. Then, on top of that I live in the U.S. mid-west, away from a large city, so it is very expensive and hard to find zero waste products. Sometimes, it can be very discouraging, but we get by with what we can do with what we have and I think that's really important to remember!
Thank you for this video. It has really inspired me to start living with less waste. Very helpful to see you do your shop and what you find difficult to by without waste. I haven’t seen you before, but will keep watching. I like that you are being honest about not always getting it 100% perfect. You are not patronising or berating people if they can’t get it 100% and you recognise it is not always easy. Keep up the good work!
Chinese supermarkets sell huge containers of tofu cheap and I cut up and freeze x
Tracey P does tofu freeze ell? How do you thaw?
Shannon Jones overnight on the fridge. a little firmer, but still good!
Such a great video! I could watch zero waste shopping all day! I find it so interesting to see different shops from different countries.
loved this video! I’m trying to decrease my family’s impact and shop more sustainably, so it’s great to see an approach that’s realistic.
One tip for tofu that is available in my area - Portland, Oregon - is to buy it directly from a tofu producer. Mine lets customers bring their own container. Unfortunately, their hours aren't the greatest, so a bunch of folks got together and organized a tofu delivery share. Pretty exciting!
"Theres nothing wrong with these items, they're just unique" ❤ love that
Hi everyone! I work as a cashier and just a tip instead of printing out labels for produce and bulk foods write them down in your notes on your phone:) It makes it easier for the cashier and for you! Love the video thank you❤️
You could cook your own chickpeas (easy to do) and eliminate the tins. And coconut milk is simple to make -- all you need is desiccated coconut, hot water, a blender and a nut bag (though I use a Japanese filter bag.). Peanut butter also easy to make.
In Germnay, we have frozen fruit in cardboard boxes rather than loose. Maybe you can try searching for the ones in cardboard:)
I can’t wait for the U.K. to implement something like that! It must be soon.
My husband and I just started making our own peanut butter in a food processor and with a bit of honey from our local orchard. It's amazing! This Christmas I want to make nut butters for gifts. You are precious!
That’s a great idea (minus the honey which I would steer clear of!).
Make sure you're grabbing the single bananas... Those typically get wasted! Also, nut butters are SO easy to make ♥️
Remember what it was like to shop without a mask and being able to actually touch items in shops?? 😫
For the tofu I could recommend you, to go to an Asian supermarket, I'm from Germany and in the Asian shop we go to, they do sell firm tofu in a large container, so you can get as much tofu blocks as you need and pack them either in the container brought with you or use the plastic wrap they provide. Btw loved your video :) so many great tips.
That bulk store is so gorgeous!
I really appreciate the message you included at the end around not feeling guilty for having limited access to zero waste options. I think the social media-induced guilt is very real for a lot of people and the truth is that buying in bulk is becoming trendier and trendier and, as a result, can exclude certain groups. You provided great tips about how to create a circular economy in the midst of a linear system.
For me, I have access to these options and means to take advantage of them. This video was a great reminder to take the extra time and spend a little extra money in some instances to do my part for the planet.
Thank you!
This is such an important topic for me. There's so much stigma around living 'zero-waste' as the name alone can be very misleading. In order to move forwards sustainably and towards a world I know I want to be part of we need to cultivate compassion, ease, mindfulness and understanding. It's going to take self-reflection and empathy with others but that's a beautiful thing. We must acknowledge that we don't all have the same amenities and we don't all start from the same point. But we can all help each other grow and do better. That's always true. Thank you for your thoughtful comment.
Some little tips from a uk shopper - Big shops sell a tofu which comes in cardboard packaging called Tofoo- usually found in the fridge isle. Meridian peanut butter comes in jars in smaller form which is better than buying the large plastic option, despite it being cheaper. And I think the company “Orgran” do lasagne sheets in a completely cardboard box, their products are sold in health food shops :)
In US Asian grocers, I can find loose tofu. I think most mid-sized cities have a couple, but you’ll have to look for it. The bigger the market, the better. The smaller ones will likely only carry packaged, like in the video.
The tofu is usually stored in a big tub full of water, and they provide tongs. I just bring an air-tight container or reuse a plastic bag.
Also buying bigger plastic containers makes it more Likely the recycling facility can actually process it, smaller and thinner things such as bottle caps and plastic bags tend to get filtered out earlier on in the process
Great video! I don't ever buy anything online, and me and my mom (I'm 16 and live at home) do everything by bike or train and stuff (we don't have a car). There has just opened a bulk store not that far away from where I live and we're considering making that our main store to shop and thanks to you I'm not that scared to go there anymore as a 'beginner'😊
This is excellent!
That’s wonderful! So glad to hear you have a conscious and supportive system around you.
Tofu in the UK: Chinese Supermarkets sell it without packaging- usually kept in the fridges in a tub of water, keep it the same at home. Also a great place to get other stuff vegans like and bulk buy
Have you considered growing your own raspberries? Poundland has raspberry plants for 1£ and they come in cardboard containers. They're easy to grow and don't need a lot of space. I grow my own strawberries, blackcurrants and herbs, and I have access to A TON of wild blackberries and wild apples.
Thanks for sharing your practical ideas that help us ease into a new world of more thoughtful existence together.
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This is a perfect example of honoring the adage "don't let perfect be the enemy of good". Great job 👍
Yes!
Make tahini in a blender. So easy and so much cheaper.
Emily B it seems to me the hardest part is getting all the tahini out of the blender and then trying not to use too much water washing the sticky stuff off the sides and bottom of the blender - this puts me off making tahini and nut butters - any suggestions?
Really enjoyed this helpful video Blue thank you. 👏 I loved the bulk store you shopped in am so envious of it. 💖 My bug bear is that none of the main supermarkets sell Organic produce loose not even the bananas. Like you I will always chose the wonky veg or individual bananas I just don't get why people want perfection all the time when I grow my own fruit & veg I work hard doing it and wouldn't think gosh this cucumber, potato etc looks odd I will throw it away! I didn't know that fact about cans versus tetrapacks so have learnt something today. It is getting harder and harder to buy oil in glass bottles one of my favourites is the Tesco Organic Olive oil that still comes in glass and is reasonably priced. Your bread looked delicious, I bought a bread maker a few years ago and am grateful that the ingredients for it are easily recycled, oh the joy of waking up to freshly cooked bread!🤩 Like you I too have large quantities of Spices in my kitchen and have 2 Masala Dabba tins for the most popular spices I use. Luckily not too far from me is an Indian supermarket and they are way cheaper than supermarkets for such items and also most of the fruit & veg are loose, also the staff are so helpful and knowledgeable about the Indian fruit & veg on sale there and are happy to tell you how to prepare and use them and will give you recipie cards they have written out to help you remember when you get back home. The Year before last on holidays in India we visited an Indian Organic Spice farm oh my word my suitcase was bulging with them and the taste was like nothing I had used before!🤩💖 Yes please to more of these videos Blue and I hope your viewers leave their hints and tips in the comments as well. . 😘X
as mentioned earlier about Asian stores for Tofu, here in the U.S. in our Asian stores have a wide variety of loose produce items, and they are a lot cheaper than the local grocery store.
you're doing so well!! just one thing, in terms of frozen fruit- if you have a farm shop near you, a lot of the time they have freezers with loose frozen berries (at least the ones near me do) they provide plastic bags so i'm sure you could take a tupperware or a jar! hope this helps :)
just came across your channel. I'm impressed! If you're in a larger city or will be in a larger city, always check out the ethnic markets. Asian markets often have tofu, sprouts, veg, fruits in bulk and at very good prices.Also the Indian makets have great selection of grain in paper or reuseable cloth sacks. Bring at least one of those pesky plastic peanut butter tubs for tofu! By the way, Lasagana noodles are the easiest to make. I use soaked ground flax seed or chia seed as a gluey egg replacement. Flax doesn't dicolor the dough as much.
You have absolutely changed the way that I’m going to shop in the future. Thank you.
Ahh, amazing!
You could also try to make your own peanut butter! It’s really easy as long as you have some sort of blender/food processor
wow so refreshing to see someone else who doesn't get every new phone as they come. Its insane how many people comment on my "old iphone" why fix something that isnt broken.
I still consider my phone fairly new even though most people would call it old. I've only had it about 6 years. They're not cheap and they're so damaging to our environment, I'll have it as long as possible until I physically can't use it anymore.
I know this might sound a little strange but you have a very calming voice that's nice to listen too. Thank you! Also, this video was very informative and motivational to watch.
Thank you ☺️
Great video. It's great that you have a zero waste store and that you buy the wonky vegetables and fruits that's what I do. They are usually cheaper. I have an allotment so I can grow my own so that also reduces packaging so if you have the opportunity to grow your own I would recommend it. I also reuse glass jars after washing them out.
My zero waste store doesn’t offer fruits and veggies so I buy them from a main supermarket. But I’d love to source them from a green grocers like I use to in London.
One thing I found is that during Lidl's XXL Week they do certain frozen fruits (blueberries, mango, and raspberries are the ones I remember) in cardboard boxes. Still packaging but it is less packaging than you would usually get. I've also started freezing and leftover fruits I don't think I'll get around to using to add to my stockpile in the freezer - they don't necessarily have as many nutrients in them as the flash frozen fruit you buy in the supermarket, but I mainly use them to add flavour to meals that tend to already have plenty good things jammed into them.
So good to see this effort. For things like chickpeas, i buy them dry and soak them overnight and boil.
I’ve been doing this now that I’ve found some in bulk locally :)
Thank you! This is so helpful. I'm about to start college and am going to try to start a new lifestyle too :)
This is the only kind of haul we should be doing. Thank you.
A garden centre near me in Wales has a food hall and they stock Field Fare who do loose fruit and veg. I've found the stock to be hit or miss so it's not a total solution but there could be one near you. They have a stockist search on their website.
Field Fare is ace!
Hey, instead of notes app, you could use the Todoist app (available on iOS). It is easy to use and you can check items after you made/bought them. It is similar to sticky notes. I use it for shopping lists or ToDo lists. Enjoyed your video :)
Hi! Great video! I live in Devon where we have farm shops that have frozen fruit and veg etc that is loose in large freezer counters, so you can take your own containers. Also meat if you are not veggie/vegan.
A great video, Blue 👌 It was helpful to hear your thought processes. Would enjoy seeing more from other shops. Thanks
The Store on Ditchling Road on the Fiveways junction is a relatively new bulk store- it's brilliant. They have a "churn your own nut butter" station along with amazing sustainable extra virgin olive oil sailed over by a local from Portugal. They also make fresh alternative milks to order daily. Highly recommend them - my new discovery. x
Also I really recommend getting a weekly veg box of organic, seasonal fruit and or veg in many sizes; sourced from local farms and run by a couple in Burwash. I use Simply Veg and they deliver to my area on Thursdays - minimal waste too. www.simply-veg.co.uk/seasonal/
Thank you! Do you know the name of this store?
Blue Ollis literally called The Store haha x
In Germany, we have frozen fruit in cardboard boxes rather than loose. Maybe you can try searching for the ones in cardboard:)
These Boxes are lined with plastic
@@sophiahellwig1505 No, they are not. At least not the ones, I buy:)
@@HalloHannah where do you buy them ? Becauce all supermarket I know have a thin layer of plastic in the Middle. You can only see it when you rip the Carton apart.
@@sophiahellwig1505 If you live in northern Germany you might know a drugstore called Budni. They have frozen berries but sadly nothing else. another way would probably be that you buy fresh fruit and freeze it by yourself...
I really enjoyed this video. One of the things that always comes in plastic here in Canada is vegan butters and margarine. I wish the companies making them could find an alternative way of selling them.
Lynda Golding I agree! Until then I’m looking for vegan butter recipes! 🙂
Don't worry about being perfect. Just do your best and don't overthink life.
It’s not about perfectionism, it’s about staying aware and consuming consciously.
Hint: perhaps you can look into getting potted herbs if you cannot find unpackaged and it is not too difficult to grow. Great job overall!
I have some potted herbs but unfortunately no outside space to grow as much as I’d like. My plan is to change that though!
In the USA we have a stour called sprouts where there’s a nut butter station where you can make your own and pour it in your own jar
I live in a small town where the nearest bulk store is about 2 and a half hours away. So I'm learning to make my own bread and jams I've learned that the bakery at Walmart will put fresh rolls and breads in cloth bags that I bring...(yes I get off looks and comments) I'll also go for whatever I can in glass jars (more expensive, but worth it when I get to reuse the jars)
I buy products in glass jars so I can reuse it. I do have zero waste stores in my area with refillable options and I refill my plastic washing up liquid bottles to reuse them. I also fill up glass jars with foods so I don't have to chuck out plastic packaging and I would like to refill bottles of shampoo and I use soap bars rather than shower gel.
This may not be the case where you live but many of the Asian markets in Canada sell tofu from pails or vats. You would need to bring a container to scoop the tofu into. I find the tofu from Asian markets often better than super market brands whether the market is primarily Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese, or Chinese.
Unfortunately that’s not the availability here ☹️ hopefully we will implement something similar soon!
Can make pasta noodles from zucchini/courgette. They don't require separate cooking and packaging. Where I live the bulk shop clerk weighs your jars and they require them to be clean..
Yum, I love making courgetti.
A suggestion : I think food preservation is a massive topic nowadays - freezing, dehydrating, ...
And most of us are too unaware of this issue - I thought I wasn't until I saw my grandmother freeze *singular* slices of bread, I swear that loaf lasts her a month! I've also gotten so interested in dehydration techniques which allow us to dry herbs, vegetables, meat, ...
Maybe it would be nice to make some videos containing a bulk zero waste grocery shop - prepared and conserved in different ways? As a student -without acces to a fridge / freezer / microwave - I've dried alot of vegetables. I use them as 'instant soup' or just add them to whatever I'm cooking.
Maybe a mealprep video with some bulk ingredients would be interesting? For example: you can often find dried chickpeas zero waste (bulk) : soak them, use one part to make humus which you can freeze and add the rest into a dish later that night? Just some ideas! Thanks for the video!
Great ideas. Yes, I buy dried chickpeas, lentils, pasta for example. I also have a dehydrator but I mainly use it for snacks, not preservation.
I love that we have a Bulk Store here now, just take your jars and fill, awesome.. how about making your own Nut butter, you can add heaps of diff things for different butters...
Hey.
I saw (in Denmark) that Tofu was possible in glass containers.
Fingers crossed its possible for u too, soon!
Asian stores carry daily made tofu also you can make your own peanut butter with a food processor
I love your video and the fact that you show that low waste can be done anywhere if we have our eyes on the waste that comes with our purchase. Also, I love tofu, and even though I don't have it every day, I still buy it pretty often. I found package free tofu at an asian market near me which has been amazing. When they don't have. it in stock I just buy the regular that comes in plastic but I don't beat myself for it, Like you said, we try our best in this linear economy. Maybe you can see if there's any local asian markets that carry package free tofu. Good luck!
When we live in a world designed for single-use we can’t be hard on ourselves for using what is available to us when there are no other options. We should be putting that pressure on those in charge (companies, governments) to make the changes we want to see rather than beating ourselves up.
You can also download the Our Groceries app, that is really good. Me and my boyfriend use that daily ☺️
If there’s a Lidl or Aldi near you they normally do their lasagne sheets in all cardboard. 😊
You might want to try making your own peanut butter and lasagne sheets (or pasta). It’s not particularly difficult and with the way you shop that would cut out that waste 🙂
Great Video! Something to think about when buying canned products- most of the cans are lined with BPA, similar to what you mentioned about the Tetra Paks. There are companies out there that have non-BPA lined cans, maybe look for those!
Thanks for the heads up! Cans are certainly not low-impact but they can be the best option available at the time. It’s all about doing the best with what we have whilst putting pressure on those with the power to make more impactful change.
A tip for getting tofu package free is to go to a restaurant that makes it from scratch and ask if you can buy it directly from them! I heard this from Trash is for Tossers, haven't tried it but seems like a good alternative!
Great idea. I could also just make it myself from scratch... probably easier than sourcing a restaurant that does it.
Definitely appreciate content like this. Thank you so much
get fresh raspberries when they're in season, and just put them on a baking trey lined with a silicone mat, and freeze. you can do this with whatever fruit or veg you want. I do this at the beginning of every month to make a difference in my meal prep (like cutting my onions and freezing them so i can just scoop out frozen already cut onions for a quick dish and have the convenience without the cost, or packaging. you can put them in silicone "ziplock" bags though im not sure what brands you guys have, I just call all of those types of bags zip lock which is a brand here. Frozen fruit is good for up to 18 months. so you can buy loose in season, and freeze it for the whole year. I have a larger family (5 of us) so I also have a deep freezer and try to buy on sale so that i can store for later and reduce my cost to buy food. This has cut our cost in 1/3. and it keeps us from wasting things. so like scraps of veggies i can throw in a bag in the freezer to make stock later before tossing in the compost bin to feed my plants.
Hey! If you already know of this brand, or if someone else has already commented on it, then I'm sorry! But there's this brand called Field Fare that does all sorts of lose frozen fruits and vegetables! There's a few about 18/19 miles away from Brighton, but might be worth a look at their website to see if you're ever near one of them! Just came across your channel today and I love!
Thanks for the heads up!
Really good effort. Pasta inc lasagne sheets is easy to make from flour.
i use tote bags all the time when i go grocery shopping
I am so happy for anyone who has access to bulk toothpaste tablets. The best way to try something new without getting too much should you descide it's not for you.
That’s the beautiful think about buying in bulk... you can always get exactly what you need without wasting anything or spending more then you want!
how sooothing xx! so inspiring! always trying to work towards zero waste
For frozen fruit, I dump the container into my bag and leave the container. Then take them home & freeze myself.
The Asian fruit store near where I grew up used to sell loose tofu. That was in NY, but maybe try one of those places!
I've checked out both of my nearest Asian stoes and unfortunately they're wrapped in more layers of plastic! I'll have to try my hand at making my own...
The thing I find most frustrating is dairy. Milk, yoghurt, cheese, cream etc is almost impossible to find plastic free. Cheese in particular is annoying because it’s also soft plastic that can’t be recycled in my area, at least the milk cartons can be.
We’re lucky in Australia as honey and peanut butter is available in the bulk foods place. On the flip side I’ve never seen toothpaste tablets, I get a powdered version where the container can be recycled at least.
Try independent fruit and veg places, Coles and Woolworths don’t sell rocket and baby spinach without plastic but my independent place does so I go there. Bonus is I can get exactly what I need.
My local butcher also said I was welcome to bring a plastic container for meat too which is super cool! I just asked them.
The solution is not to buy animals or their secretions. The ‘animal agriculture’ industries are the leading cause of species extinction, green house gas emissions, water pollution, ocean dead zones, deforestation and habitat destruction. Eat a plant-based diet, it’s the best thing you can do for the environment above and beyond any plastic packaging. Watch ‘Cowspiracy’ on Netflix to learn a little more.
I have no idea if this would be the case at all where you live but i like to buy frozen berries from the restrant supply store. they have bags but they also have boxes ten pound boxes. they are not plastic free but they are way less packaging. the box is cardboard taped shut but not overly taped. inside is a heavy duty freezer bag it isn't sealed it is just twisted and tucked. it is a really big bag and quite strong. it seems very reuseable it has no words or addvertizeing on the bag. It feels the lowest waste option for frozen berries and it keeps them from getting freezer burnt if you can't find any other use for the bag it would be good for gathering donations.
I normally get fruit that doesn't have packaging even in the supermarket. Sadly no loose mushrooms in Aldi or however you spell it. I like the fact that Bristol is so low-waste or 0-waste and environment friendly, as well as vegan friendly. I just wish it wasn't so busy in terms of cars etc.
Unfortunately, my main bulk store (In Canada, Bulk Barn), you have to bring your jars empty and clean before being tared! Great video!
Thanks for the tips. You can now get a Japanese brand tofu called J-Basket that is packaged as a 300g paper cartoon from Sainsburys.
This is good to know! Is the packaging lines with plastic? I wonder how they keep it from getting soggy...
@@blueollis it's some sort of cardboard, it has the recyclable sign on it.
Thank you for showing us how to shop more sustainably. I'm trying to be more sustainable and because of my autoimmune issues by making my own nut milks (and making coconut milk. Also, you can make your own pasta as well. I do want to try nutbuters as well.
I’d like to ho plastic free, I started by buying glass bottles for water, since we can fill them at home.
but many other things come in plastic (I also hate that pasta has that plastic window on the package or the fact that bigger quantities only came in huge plastic bags) or we are forced to use plastic bags (for fresh unpacked fruit, you still have to put them into plastic bags with the tags and use plastic gloves -.-)
Luckily during summer we eat a lot of veggies from our garden so it’s a little better
Hi. So their is a store called Whole Foods or Fresh Thyme and they sell loose peanut and almond butter. So that way you can get it in bulk instead of plastic.
Good to know! I’ll keep an eye out for something similar near me (although will also be trying to make my own at home with loose bought nuts).
thanks god i'm not the only one to pick the wonky and bruised ones!!!
I felt like I was going too ?far in my reduce waste aim... but then what? it's still food and Im among the minority
that will happily have it so!
This is really inspiring. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for the tips, I'll be sure to use some when shopping next time!
If you go to local Asian stores they have Buckets of tofo with a plastic bag. You could alternatively use a container
Great video! It made me think I'm not doing so bad after all 😊 I live in a small town in Spain and we have very few zero waste shops with very limited assortment of products, so I end up buying at the regular supermarkets mostly every week, which annoys me incredibly.
I'm really curious about online shopping, would love to see a video on that. I've been thinking on it for a while, since that'd make available for me a whole bunch of new products that I can't find in my town, but I'm worried that the items will all be packaged and wrapped in multiple layers of plastic, as it happened with some items I purchased from Amazon. It would be great to hear about your experience and some suggestions!
I love your video, thanks a lot!!! I am concerned with plastic and biological food, too, but cannot (yet) do as well as you do! Where I live, the bio-fruits and vegs in the supermarket are more in plastic than the non-bio ones, which are offered openly - that often leaves me with a hard choice as I want to support an agriculture without pesticides...