LOW WASTE KITCHEN HACKS for Busy People

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  • @swirlyxbo0
    @swirlyxbo0 5 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Thankyou for reiterating that you can use what you already have! My biggest pet peeve is when someone goes zero waste they feel like they have to go out and buy new supplies. I reuse all my salsa and pasta sauce jars as well!

    • @mariafury1047
      @mariafury1047 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I have known people who threw out all their plastic containers, that would have lasted them 10-12 years, and replaced it all with glass. So all that plastic into the landfill rather than replacing with glass when it naturally ran out.

    • @valerieannrumpf4151
      @valerieannrumpf4151 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I do too, I also reuse any plastic take out containers to bring leftovers to work, I just make sure to use a real plate to heat up my food.

  • @macmac6725
    @macmac6725 5 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    I stopped going for coffee in the morning when I realized it just wasn't any faster. It's like the myth was just shattered, and I thought "oh wait, I hate this." I'm not going to save three minutes at home by making a fifteen minute trip that's two miles out of my way to get something that is almost but not quite what I actually wanted to drink.

    • @jacqlinejennifer3568
      @jacqlinejennifer3568 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      mac mac I feel the same way. I save more time making coffee at home than going to the coffee shop. Coffee shop lines are long in the morning anyways since everyone is, “saving time”

    • @velmahenson981
      @velmahenson981 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Congratulations you are starting to wake up to the lies .take the red pill,watch matrix and final destination.

  • @allymchung
    @allymchung 5 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Me: I’m soo busyy
    Also me: *sitting in bed eating tortilla chips*

  • @krm6029
    @krm6029 5 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    I cut old fuzzy socks for jar jackets for my daughter tea in the morning

    • @TheGirlGoneGreen
      @TheGirlGoneGreen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Love this idea! Especially because we ALL have missing socks

    • @sanityisrelative
      @sanityisrelative 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I have a thick cloth headband that I wrap around mine. It also means I always have a headband if I find I need one. Multipurpose win-win.

  • @YouHaveAGoodPoint
    @YouHaveAGoodPoint 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    If anyone is a knitter or crocheter. It’s really easy to make one of those jar sleeves and a great way to use up scrap yarn. Also, we compost our parchment paper because we use a compostable brand.

    • @VeevLoot
      @VeevLoot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thats what I do!

    • @aratibhattarai6856
      @aratibhattarai6856 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      you can use old woolen socks or socks of any kind...jst cut off the sole part n u r good to go...i do it for my oil jar ketchup jar n freezer jars

  • @STEAMLabDenver
    @STEAMLabDenver 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    A bandana works to wrap around the jar or cut the top part of a sock. I would recommend taking the frozen food out of the freezer the night before and put them in the fridge. Sometimes it takes too long to thaw depending on where you live or work.

    • @mishca5116
      @mishca5116 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love the sock idea - great idea for all those solo socks one accumulates. And more eco-friendly than "silicone products".

  • @SustainablyVegan
    @SustainablyVegan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Your videos make me feel so calm and at ease - love this one so helpful xx

    • @TheGirlGoneGreen
      @TheGirlGoneGreen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks so much, Immy! Not as calming as your ASMR😉

    • @SustainablyVegan
      @SustainablyVegan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      haha you have your own calming style and its epic

  • @tonimyers3099
    @tonimyers3099 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Just an additional tip for the whole freezing portions. If you have a silicone muffin or cupcake pan (for baking) you can freeze things in those too, then just pop them out and store in a larger container. Like with the ice cube trays but for bigger portions. 😊

    • @TheGirlGoneGreen
      @TheGirlGoneGreen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Love this! Thanks for sharing! I wish I had a bigger freezer. I want to make muffins now

    • @cozycasasmr4510
      @cozycasasmr4510 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why didn't I think of this! Thanks for the tip!

  • @MeeshT
    @MeeshT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Just to add to the idea of your morning routine starting the night before, I believe your week starts during the weekend (especially if you're a student or working a typical Monday-Friday job). What I do is prep some snacks while I watch some Netflix on sunday night and make sure I have enough food to keep myself going throughout the week to ensure I don't need to have food elsewhere or order takeout. Having single-servings is great to just take something out of the fridge and take it with me at the last second before I leave. Sometimes I remember when I'm already outside but, because it's ready-to-go, the tiny effort of going back to get a snack or a proper meal I know I love and will need is worth the convenience.
    Love your videos n.n

    • @TheGirlGoneGreen
      @TheGirlGoneGreen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      YES! I completely agree! Sundays are really the start of the week. I don't know how people survive without pre-prepping things.

  • @caramelushca
    @caramelushca 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Loved the ending :)) Regarding jars for freezing, I remember reading you should leave about an inch of space between the liquid and the jar "shoulders", not the top, that is if the jar has shoulders.

    • @TheGirlGoneGreen
      @TheGirlGoneGreen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes! I forgot to mention that. Most of my jars are wide mouth but more caution is needed with shoulder jars. Thanks for commenting 💚 Hopefully people saw this

  • @patricek.466
    @patricek.466 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I do make coffee at home daily- but on the go I support local small business, buy my cuppa occasionally BUT I bring my own cup! Easy.

  • @BlackSNSmoke
    @BlackSNSmoke 5 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Can you do a video on your favourite recipes in those Mason jars for work?

    • @deborahcotillon7093
      @deborahcotillon7093 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yes yes yes ! please

    • @TheGirlGoneGreen
      @TheGirlGoneGreen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I'll try my best!💚

    • @ceebee1461
      @ceebee1461 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I second this request

    • @velmahenson981
      @velmahenson981 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just layer it breakfast oatmeal cut fruit get to work ad water microwave

  • @itsLemontree
    @itsLemontree 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I freeze tomato sauce into large ice cube trays from dollarama, then out them in freezer bags for individual use.
    They just take awhile to thaw in a pan with added water to help.
    Love the videos!!

  • @Addison737
    @Addison737 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love the beans and rice freezer meal idea

  • @nightgazer251
    @nightgazer251 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Your enthusiasm is infectious. Love these tips!!

  • @jacqlinejennifer3568
    @jacqlinejennifer3568 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    “YOU CAN FREEZE HUMMUS!!!?” Best tip! Thank you ❤️

  • @vickigsolomon1241
    @vickigsolomon1241 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Instead of jar jackets, I use old socks. I like the cuff as a jar jacket, but you can use any part you want to.

  • @happybusinessmama7074
    @happybusinessmama7074 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for all the freezer tips!! I had an idea...what about putting the hummus in the bottom of a bigger jar and then taking it out of the freezer, popping carrot sticks in the same jar and taking it all together!?

  • @josefin_svedberg
    @josefin_svedberg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Haha, for me this turned more into video to inspire me to improve my meal prep. So excited about the carrot tip! Yay, carrot snacks on the go.

  • @marina-englishonline
    @marina-englishonline 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Totally love the silicon mat too! And awesome not only for baking, but also for freezing: like, freeze veggie burgers or whatever on it, it won't stick at all! Very convenient!

  • @emmafoley8987
    @emmafoley8987 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love jar jackets, though I knit them from dish cloth cotton. They contain the condensation from frozen jars in my bag and let me grab a heated up jar straight from the microwave!

    • @TheGirlGoneGreen
      @TheGirlGoneGreen  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's awesome! Love that you make your own💚

  • @sanityisrelative
    @sanityisrelative 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watch the quality of the silicone baking mats you get. I got some cheap (like $5 a mat) and they were rubbish. They stained and when I tried to scrub off something that had burnt on it the mat got scratched up. Then I splurged and got one of the more expensive ones and it has worked beautifully. No problems with it at all. Sometimes, you really do get what you pay for.

  • @Alex-ld3dz
    @Alex-ld3dz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    for using the ice cube tray, they are also super useful for making homemade candy/treats, you can but chocolate chips in bulk, melt them down, put a little in the bottom of the tray and then just add nut butter or fruit, top with a little more chocolate and you have package free peanut butter cups and bonbons.

    • @linda5628
      @linda5628 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alex - Love this idea, thanks for sharing!

  • @rachk4556
    @rachk4556 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    love the frozen lemon juice idea!! i waste so many when i buy them to have on hand and they go bad before i use them. and when i need them i never have them🤷🏼‍♀️

    • @TheGirlGoneGreen
      @TheGirlGoneGreen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right?! I am KNOWN for letting limes rot. This completely changes it. And you can blend whole lemons (without peel) for more nutritional value.

  • @evelynkrull5268
    @evelynkrull5268 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow the Mason jar thing is amazing I dont know why I didn't think of that. This would be a great way to incorporate some more vegan meals into my diet for lunchtime. My husband HATES beans, and I cant have soy, gluten, and nightshades, so it makes it difficult to eat vegan/vegetarian as much as I would like to because my diet restrictions and my husbands preferences make it impossible!
    Another tip: keep an empty container in your freezer (I have a ziplock I reuse) to put all your veggie scraps in as you go through the week or month to make a nice batch of broth regularly!

  • @danidilay5430
    @danidilay5430 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some very good ideas..... I can see myself using some.

  • @willowcrawford1994
    @willowcrawford1994 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I absolutely loved this ! I knew a lot already, but this helped !!!

    • @TheGirlGoneGreen
      @TheGirlGoneGreen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad it could help! What else would you like to see?

  • @KarmenPirh
    @KarmenPirh 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello! Just came across your videos, I really liked them! Keep up the good work, very helpful and inspiring!

  • @laurice8056
    @laurice8056 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great ideas,...I didn’t know that you could use glass to store food in the freezer! I thought it would crack. Thanks for sharing!

    • @TheGirlGoneGreen
      @TheGirlGoneGreen  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes! be cautious with it but it works well

  • @lindaallen4045
    @lindaallen4045 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the hummus idea!

  • @stephyo3487
    @stephyo3487 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Girl loves her freezer! haha
    But seriously, I feel like things take longer than that to thaw but idk maybe that's just me?

    • @adventurousones2260
      @adventurousones2260 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You would just take it out the night before and stick it into the fridge or leave it on the counter. It does take a bit of forward planning though

  • @spiderbug23
    @spiderbug23 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3:19 Did any else notice the lid on the jar was not on properly? What has been seen, cannot be unseen.

  • @adventurousones2260
    @adventurousones2260 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for the tips. I am a huge smoothie fan so I make single serving smoothie bags from the forezen fruit bags l buy from the supermarket. I used to use plastic bags 🙈. But thanks to you l shall switch them out for glass jars.
    Did you know that you can make wax wraps for your food covers and such using cotton and beeswax and an iron? Do a search on TH-cam, there are loads of videos on how to do that

  • @SF-kc6zv
    @SF-kc6zv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    😮 I’m definitely going to freeze some veggie broth cubes! Mind blown

  • @cobrahqueen6546
    @cobrahqueen6546 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the title of this video- my life is totally the same, so thank you!!!

  • @clovesbian
    @clovesbian 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    For veg broth i use Better Than Bouillon. I was buying those quarts of veg broth and got to be $$$ how much i make soup (and wasteful even though they’re recyclable). It’s a small glass jar and the one i bought 4 months ago is still going (i’d say it has about a month left.) Also for herbs if you have fresh herbs you’re not going to use- put them in the oven at the LOWEST TEMPERATURE (closest to 100F you can) for about 30 min (depends i forgot but just check til they’re crispy) and you have your own dried herbs that won’t go bad!

  • @indigosurf
    @indigosurf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If I destroy the toes or heels of my tall socks, I cut off the bottoms and reuse the ankle part as a wrap for my hot mason jar things.

  • @03Drie
    @03Drie 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    silicone baking mats are the best ever. YAY. Is the bag the tea comes in recyclable/biodegradable??

  • @venerable3552
    @venerable3552 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pls let me know, info of where you get JAKET four mason jars, thanks

  • @iarroyo612
    @iarroyo612 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I crochet jackets for my jar

  • @yourdaddy3167
    @yourdaddy3167 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I can't believe I didnt see this before but you look EXACTLY like Mandy Moore. Wait! Are you and Mandy Moore the same person? 🤔

    • @TheGirlGoneGreen
      @TheGirlGoneGreen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I get this comment ALL the time lol... I think we are the same person or at least I aspire to be her in this is US

    • @bellajenna87
      @bellajenna87 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was thinking she sounds just like Mandy Moore.

    • @nicholaswm4742
      @nicholaswm4742 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was literally about to comment this lol she looks and sounds exactly like her

    • @cozycasasmr4510
      @cozycasasmr4510 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was just thinking this and then immediately after saw this comment

    • @RussellCambell
      @RussellCambell 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      No Mandy Moore looks like her!

  • @ElisabetBeckman
    @ElisabetBeckman 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Even tho my family is large with 4 kids, i love to have single portions food in the frezeer. Its so easy just to bring one out before work or school.. I need snacks and food preperad fo rmyself, otherwise i dont take the time in the morning because i love sleep in mornings

  • @laurice8056
    @laurice8056 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    We Love condiments. It’s just the two of us, but all of these condiments take up so much room in our fridge. Sauces, dressings, toppings, jellies, jams, gravy etc. The full size containers are more cost efficient, but take up more space. Any ideas for freezing or vacuum packing some of these items? We’re considering buying a mini fridge just for the condiments, but I’m hoping for a more economical & energy efficient option. Thanks for sharing!

    • @TheGirlGoneGreen
      @TheGirlGoneGreen  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, that's a lot of condiments. I think certain ones can be frozen. I'm not sure how to solve your issue. Maybe analyzing which ones you actually use monthly and not just occasionally. Not sure, best of luck!

    • @laurice8056
      @laurice8056 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Girl Gone Green +
      I discovered that gravies, fruit toppings & tomato based sauces can be frozen. I store them in small servings using either freezer bags or ice cube trays. Items that I can’t freeze, I share them with my Mom. We divided the full size bottles into smaller portions using small squeeze bottles. Collecting a few packets like ketchup, mustard or soy sauce, etc. from restaurants is much easier than full size bottles to store in our fridge. Finally, we’re trying to completely use only one or two types of condiments before opening up, or buying another one. This has helped us to enjoy a variety of condiments, AND free up more space in our refrigerator. I hope that maybe these ideas can help other people too.

  • @tammcphail1995
    @tammcphail1995 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the hummus hack. FYI you can’t recycle silicon, I’d rather use plastic as at least it won’t end in a landfill

    • @Angel-td9yk
      @Angel-td9yk 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Silicone is recyclable in specialized facilities

  • @rocsiali4092
    @rocsiali4092 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! What do you use to fit the cold jars so the condensation doesn't make anything else wet? Small insulated lunch/diaper/wet bags?

    • @TheGirlGoneGreen
      @TheGirlGoneGreen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi! 💚I normally just a cloth napkin or towel and it will absorb the liquid and also then later I can use it as a napkin :) But traditional insulated lunch boxes are great for this! I had one growing up for school

  • @ae31860
    @ae31860 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Tip: Most any produce item can soaked in cold water & regain firm/crispness... also try storing herbs, green onions, celery etc... Upright & in a few cm of water (like flowers at the market ... Lastly, the plastic bins with screw on lids rice & fruit etc can come in are GREAT to reuse for things you buy in bulk & for crayons/markers/...

    • @marie7687
      @marie7687 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I do that, too. You don't need to chop the veggies and lose some of the vitamimes and it looks so beautiful in the fridge. When I open it there are celery and karrot and herbs looking like flowers in a jar haha i love it

  • @anjanbanerjee4818
    @anjanbanerjee4818 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Useful tips. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from India. 👍💐+🔔

  • @sopheco3432
    @sopheco3432 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In the summer, I use a mizudashi to prep cold coffee overnight, which is so easy! Not for the winter though, it's too cold to drink cold coffee in the winter 😂

    • @TheGirlGoneGreen
      @TheGirlGoneGreen  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great idea! oh an yes, winter calls for ALL the hot drinks!

  • @priscillajimenez27
    @priscillajimenez27 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had made a smoothie (for the first time) for my friend but I froze it because he wasn't gonna drink it until the next morning. So I froze it because I was afraid of it separating or getting weird. I took it out at 4pm and stuff it in the fridge at 5pm assuming that it'd defrost by morning for him at work but it was still frozen solid at 8am! What went wrong?

  • @TheGirlGoneGreen
    @TheGirlGoneGreen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The glitches seem to be a TH-cam issue. Are you still seeing them?

    • @caramelushca
      @caramelushca 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I didn't see any glitches.

    • @brookelynnthomas2625
      @brookelynnthomas2625 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I didn't either

    • @jvance6
      @jvance6 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I didn't see any glitches. I was reading through the comments and the first comment about it, I thought the person was going crazy, but someone else mentioned it.

  • @Linda-yf2bc
    @Linda-yf2bc 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    🙃🙂 so helpful, thank you

  • @biablackbutterfly
    @biablackbutterfly 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awesome vid!

  • @danicseh
    @danicseh 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The brown bag from your tea's favorite brand could be recyclable. For me, beats the purpose.

  • @cobyybee
    @cobyybee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you live without a microwave? I assume you don't have one to avoid certain foods and easy microwave meals? I shouldn't assume though..

    • @lindisaster
      @lindisaster 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      actually the waves the microwave sends into your food to warm it up are very unhealthy. apart from that microwaves are so unnecessary when you can just warm up food in the pan or oven

    • @TheGirlGoneGreen
      @TheGirlGoneGreen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I actually don't have a microwave because I live in a box. there's no space for appliances. My mother does swear by microwaves killing us so I probably wouldn't buy one anyway.

  • @kawaiikawaiianimegirl4144
    @kawaiikawaiianimegirl4144 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice video

  • @Jp_vk
    @Jp_vk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you don’t own a microwave how do you warm up your frozen food? Just curious,why don’t you have a microwave? I couldn’t live without one!

    • @forforkssake30
      @forforkssake30 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      let it thaw and use your oven or pan/pot?!

    • @TheGirlGoneGreen
      @TheGirlGoneGreen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey, there! I just don't have a microwave, My kitchen is the size of a closet. I wouldn't have where to put it and my mom always told me they were bad. Like, ForForkssake said, I let it thaw ( normally overnight) and then put it in a pot with a lid to heat up. Not very convenient. It takes a bit of planning

  • @ToxicSmiles1
    @ToxicSmiles1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much longer do you say the carrots last in cold water?

    • @TheGirlGoneGreen
      @TheGirlGoneGreen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They say 5 days but if you change the water, it can be a lot longer. You can also freeze them (without the water)

  • @melaniegreenthewriter
    @melaniegreenthewriter 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Not all glass jars are freezer safe. Salsa jars aren't likely freezer safe.

    • @melaniegreenthewriter
      @melaniegreenthewriter 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@mishasunne9512 For glass to be frozen without leaving microscopic shards behind, it has to be tempered. This is why you can't reuse baby food jars in the freezer. www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/freezing/freezer-fundamentals

  • @esaasa2541
    @esaasa2541 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How silicone is low waste?? (the one that jar "sleeve" is made of)

    • @couch_philosoph3325
      @couch_philosoph3325 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You could make the sleeve out of cloth or knit it

    • @esaasa2541
      @esaasa2541 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@couch_philosoph3325 That is amazing idea. Thank you :) I was just confused that video has "no waste" in it's name, and then boooom - silicone attack :D I think even silicone works fine for most of the people, but just video name shouldn't be misleading.

    • @couch_philosoph3325
      @couch_philosoph3325 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@esaasa2541 i think silicon can be greaz for things like a reusable baking sheet, because there isnt really a no silicone option, but with the sleeve i think the silicone is unecessary :). Also you could just wrap your glasses into kitchen towels to prevent breakage if you are too lazy to diy a sleeve xD

    • @esaasa2541
      @esaasa2541 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@couch_philosoph3325 That baking sheet thing is so deep. We have to choose between paper, which is biodegradable , but bad for forests, and silicone - which is poison to us and the planet, not biodegradable at all.
      Just like that bamboo brushes: nylon bristles that mess up the planet, or animal bristles that are not cruelty free.
      Maybe in future technology will give us better options, but for now we have to do exactly what you said about baking sheet : to make unperfect choices , while me make perfect ones on other sides.
      To be honest, I can't give up on makeup packed in plastic. I just can't :D
      Have a great day :)

    • @couch_philosoph3325
      @couch_philosoph3325 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@esaasa2541 have a great day, too :). I often struggle because being a relatively regional and seasonal vegan is one of the best thing for the climate, yet in my country many vegan things are highly packaged, because not many are vegan and they need to increase shelf live for those items. I think zero waste isnt attainable for most; but we all can do something. We dont need to be perfect, we just need to try. If everyone tried to reduce their single use plastics and such, we would already have a different world

  • @judyreynolds305
    @judyreynolds305 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great ideal for empty nesters.

  • @kiannaschlesinger8835
    @kiannaschlesinger8835 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    okay someone HELP. ive been using silicon mats on my baking trays for over two years now and honestly sometimes I don't want to and i'll just use oil instead....i know. gross. But i don't use them sometimes because they are actually tough to clean. And you mentioned that yours are easy to clean. I have the Amazon Basics ones and I am wondering if it is just the ones i have or does everyone have to scrub super hard for a long time on their silicon mats??

    • @TheGirlGoneGreen
      @TheGirlGoneGreen  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Kianna! They definitely get stained easily. I found that putting things in the sun removes some or most of the stain. I do the same thing with my blender after it gets stained with turmeric. If things are burning on there, soak it in water like you would a pan. Hope this helps!

    • @kiannaschlesinger8835
      @kiannaschlesinger8835 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Soaking definitely helps. Glad I am not alone here! LOL thank you so much

  • @Mafresita
    @Mafresita 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Why is not using oil a great thing? I love oils lol

  • @CurveTheRain
    @CurveTheRain 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anyone else seeing flashes of something else? Like at 2:29?

    • @ManistarTV
      @ManistarTV 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      CurveTheRain weird.. not sure what it is

  • @samychann
    @samychann 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where are you from?

  • @eli19151
    @eli19151 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm confused. Running the frozen jars under hot water is not ok, but blasting them in the microwave is? I don't understand :/

    • @TheGirlGoneGreen
      @TheGirlGoneGreen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I recommend using the defrost setting on your microwave first. This speeds up the thawing process without intense heat and then microwaving it. I typically used to let it thaw in the morning at work and then by the time it was lunch time it was good to go in the microwave.

  • @youngmajestic
    @youngmajestic 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is that numi tea low waste? The bag looks like it’s plastic lined. It’s an improvement over a styrofoam cup every day but is that sponsor specifically committed to low waste (recycled packaging/the ability to compost the bag)?

    • @TheGirlGoneGreen
      @TheGirlGoneGreen  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Lauren! Locally the only tea options in bulk are green or black and they are non-organic. I've been working with Numi for over 2 years. They are a small family-owned company that really values fairtrade practices and working with organic, well cared for farms. I buy the bulk tea from them, it has a plastic seal. They are working on a fully compostable tea bag but they aren't quite there yet. Essentially I'm buying my own bulk instead of buying it from a bulk bin. Typically the stores still buy tea in plastic anyway. It's just the option I have found that works best for me. Of course, I prefer you find your own solutions. Green living is not a one size fits all :)

  • @muktofreedom
    @muktofreedom 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video+ great ideas
    Micro Waves? It is very I think, very unhealthy!

    • @TheGirlGoneGreen
      @TheGirlGoneGreen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, I don't have a microwave but it's sometimes the only option for busy people or at office complexes

  • @jaclyn4098
    @jaclyn4098 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Silicone drink cozy? Wouldnt reccomend. Knitted drink cozy? Would reccomend.

    • @aussiejubes
      @aussiejubes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Personal preference? Yes.

    • @jaclyn4098
      @jaclyn4098 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aussiejubes i mean because knitted items are biodegradable if theyre made from cotton or wool but silicone isn't. Just a more conscious option i thought I'd mention

    • @jaclyn4098
      @jaclyn4098 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aussiejubes plus im just obsessed with knitting lol

  • @rebekahgonzalez1103
    @rebekahgonzalez1103 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anyone else wonder what condition her bag is in after all these snacks thawing in her purse? Lol.

    • @VeevLoot
      @VeevLoot 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      SAME!

  • @Stacy_Sunshine
    @Stacy_Sunshine 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    on silicone baking mats - they leach heavy metals; all silicone does. I prep my clothes and lunches every evening for the next day.

    • @unidentified113
      @unidentified113 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wahhhht?! :(
      I feel like I just don't know what to use anymore... I use silicone spatulas and cookwares. I loved wood and bamboo but I feel like I can never completely clean them properly because they are porous. Arghhh now what...

    • @Stacy_Sunshine
      @Stacy_Sunshine 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i figure people have been using them for millennia... We have wooden salad bowls, as well. I don't think it's "as porous" as you are thinking. it's not like a sponge. 8 kids, and we rarely get sick, and hand wash everything / no dishwasher. Stainless steel, glass/ceramics, and wood for us.

    • @unidentified113
      @unidentified113 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stacy Thomas Oh interesting. So do you use a baking mat at all?
      Thanks! Wow you’ve got a big family but seem to have it all figured out! I’m only in a family of three but constantly have guests throughout the year such as families and friends who stays over for vacation so I would always make sure I have all the things I need. We’re not a vegan family but we don’t do pork or beef anymore so when I cook chicken, I’m always afraid of cross contamination with my kitchen utensils. I have a bamboo cutting board for just meat and I’m thinking if I should do the same for my wooden spatulas.

    • @Stacy_Sunshine
      @Stacy_Sunshine 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      commercial poultry scares me. ;) I never have done anything special with my wooden spoons, ever, so my opinion is that when you are cooking with it, it's getting as hot as the food, so if the nasty bugs are cooked out of the food, it's probably okay on the spoon. maybe it's not as sanitary as possible, but I think we are often obsessed with that. and yes, I don't use a baking mat. I very sparingly use parchment or wax paper. Like, a roll of either will last me YEARS. otherwise it's old fashioned greasing the pan. sometimes flexing the cookie sheets will do the trick. There was a period where we literally bought nothing disposable, except school supplies, and as little packaging as possible, with 2 in diapers. I'm not there right now, but what I can say is that there is not a paper product I can't do without, and I did not have a silicon mat then, either.

    • @unidentified113
      @unidentified113 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Stacy Thomas Wise! That’s really true. I might have a problem always paranoid if things are cleaned enough haha. Will apply some of things I learned here. You’ve been a great help as well, thanks!!

  • @marlelarmarlelar9547
    @marlelarmarlelar9547 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    cut off the toes of old socks and use them for jar jackets. I have been doing it for years.

  • @thatpantransguy
    @thatpantransguy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish they sold ice in something other than plastic. I live in my van and I don’t have solar panels yet, so a fridge is not an option. I don’t know of any coolers that keep things frozen without ice, so...

    • @TheGirlGoneGreen
      @TheGirlGoneGreen  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree! Someone should get on creating a better system for ice

    • @trini9537
      @trini9537 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you live near an ice machine they have an option for you to fill your own cooler, bucket, bag, etc. it cost .25 to a $1 less depending on how much you get. also even if you buy it with a plastic bag you get more and are way... cheaper than the gas station or store ice bags.

    • @future.homesteader
      @future.homesteader 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      One thing that you can do is to add salt & water to your ice. It lowers the freezing point, makes the ice colder & it lasts longer. I always double bag it in freezer gallon Ziploc bags which uses plastic but the bags can be reused for quite a while & the fact that you can shape the bags to fit the cooler completely really helps keep the food cold using a minimum amount of ice.

    • @truneilson
      @truneilson 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Go to a hotel and buy it from the front desk...then fill your cooler from their ice machine. No plastic.

  • @audaxxion
    @audaxxion 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is wrong with oil?

    • @libster9631
      @libster9631 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      See whole foods plant based cooking. It explains it. It worked for me. Basically, one guy says, not to be mean rather to be truthful, he said, "The fat you eat is the fat you wear", and it's processed. Check it out.

  • @Missaesthetics
    @Missaesthetics 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I feel like those jars are bigger then average mason Jars

    • @TheGirlGoneGreen
      @TheGirlGoneGreen  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have huge mason jars but those I believe are the normal sized wide mouth jars

  • @joannefortman1979
    @joannefortman1979 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    💜

  • @erinrosehubbard
    @erinrosehubbard 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That tea bag doesn't look recyclable.

    • @aayotechnology
      @aayotechnology 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I noticed that too. Do you repurpose them, Manuela?

    • @TheGirlGoneGreen
      @TheGirlGoneGreen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes! The tea shop that sold bulk tea near me shut down :/ so now I order my own bulk tea from the Numi website. The bag is paper and aluminum with a plastic seal. It comes with a lot of tea, I haven't finished them yet but I plan on using them to freeze fruit afterward

  • @alsinakiria
    @alsinakiria 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    As great as these tips are I can't say the video aged well. There is no "on the go" lifestyle" anymore. I miss these days.

  • @Ari35485
    @Ari35485 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think something's wrong with your camera, I see these sudden flashes alot

    • @TheGirlGoneGreen
      @TheGirlGoneGreen  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It seems to be a TH-cam issue this week. It's fixed now

  • @VxV466
    @VxV466 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    oh man she just whole 360, ground up coffee beans at night before no no no. Not the same fresh taste as you do it right and then.

    • @thiabrabson2533
      @thiabrabson2533 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree + the fresh smell wakes me up a bit more😏

  • @cozycasasmr4510
    @cozycasasmr4510 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is this Mandy Moore

  • @MindyVids
    @MindyVids 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    First comment 😁

  • @JohnDoe-mu4ts
    @JohnDoe-mu4ts 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don't use a microwave, save your health.

  • @sarahgernannt
    @sarahgernannt 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fill a glass jar with loose leaf tea in the bulk section. Zero packaging, zero waste.
    Screw your Numi tea sponsorship, I see foil and plastic in their bags.

    • @TheGirlGoneGreen
      @TheGirlGoneGreen  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi there! These are bulk tea bags. Most stores that carry tea get them either in bags like this or from metal tin shipped in plastic. I support Numi for their commitment to farmers. It’s a truly family owned company and they uphold the highest standards. Yes, they sponsored me in 2019 but I’ve been promoting their tea for years. It’s a grey industry without a lot of regulation. The tea you buy at the store may be plastic free but It might not be ethical or organic. I trust Numi which is why I choose to work with them. That’s my choice, you have yours! 💕 have a great day

  • @gabsaurs376
    @gabsaurs376 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    why don’t you own a microwave?

    • @TheGirlGoneGreen
      @TheGirlGoneGreen  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I live in a closet. There's no space for extra appliances. also, my mom swears it'll kill you

  • @daveywaves5325
    @daveywaves5325 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    There is no hack to being green!

  • @TRuth.T
    @TRuth.T 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Too much silicone. I also ? the tea strainer(heavy metals)...

    • @becca7252
      @becca7252 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Better than single use plastics... have to use something, better it be reuseable and multipurpose...

  • @TYKAdance
    @TYKAdance 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the video but girl you talk so slow

    • @forforkssake30
      @forforkssake30 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      most youtubers speak too slow for me so what you can do is speed up the video. there at the little cog-symbol go to speed and adjust the speed to your liking. you are welcome :)

    • @TheGirlGoneGreen
      @TheGirlGoneGreen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hey Katie, Yes! You can speed up the video. Most viewers on TH-cam are non-native English speakers so I try to enunciate more for this reason. People used to comment all the time that I was speaking too fast🙈Trying to make green living more accessible.

  • @sofiachihadeam2749
    @sofiachihadeam2749 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man you talk too much

  • @nicolemellinger9074
    @nicolemellinger9074 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome vid!!!