Not to be *that person* but since its probably a small business I think you should know that at one point you say that the refill store 'did not fail to disappoint', which means it was disappointing...might be worth an annotation?
@@HollyGabrielle Holly, whenever I to to a supermarket, there are full of plastic bags. I bring my own bags to the grocery store which are not plastic. I stopped drinking out of water bottles fire years ago and use the plant-based milk made out of eco cartons. You are right, Holly. It is difficult to find items not made of plastic.
I’m all about taking care of the environment and minimizing my carbon footprint however I tried something like this for school once and I know how tough it actually is so kudos to you for trying! As long as we try our best to be careful about our waste it will definitely better the environment
honestly solid schampoo is a game changer, it has done my hair wonder! most solid schampoos are vegan, cruelty free and fully made of natural components (so I think they should be curly girl approved). I personally love the ones from "zero waste path". sending love xx
the no waste shop looks like bulk barn in canada. they are everywhere and you can just bring your own container and refill on anything you need. only thing is they also provide plastic bags for people who forget.
When I was younger we'd have the milkman come most mornings to deliver milk and collect our old glass bottles, and this got me thinking about how zero-waste that was so I looked up milk&more and good news! They offer oat milk with the same option of the reusable glass bottles - you should check it out!
I recently bought a bamboo sonic toothbrush and I'm quite happy with it, it's from a Dutch company called Bamboo'd Society. I don't know if that particular company ships to the UK, but maybe there is a similar company in the UK that produces these toothbrushes!
There is an app called to good to go, which is where some companies sell food at a reduced price instead of throughout them away! It's some resteraunts and shops!
Zero waste is super expensive and hard to maintain!! I try and find ways to reuse plastic until it has to be thrown away. Side note: I am LOVING your content lately!!
Makes me realise that the supermarkts here in Germany are actually not that bad when it comes to plastic. There is still a long way to go, obviously, but I´d say there are a lot more plastic-free options and unpackaged products then in the UK!
I’m a curly girl also! I use plaine products for shampoo and conditioner, they come in a metal bottle that you send back when you get your refill and they clean and reuse them, then for the styling products I just look for B corp certified because plastic free is pretty difficult
11:40 those are called "Kohlrabi" or "German turnip". They are popular mainly here in Germany. My grandma always used to make them so I do now as well. You just have to peel them, cut them up and then you can eat them raw or cooked (~15 mins till soft).
I wish there were more plastic-free alternatives in shops where I live. Right now I use soaps instead of bottled products, avoid buying any sort of drinks plastic bottles, and try to avoid buying food in plastic containers. It’s so difficult and I feel so guilty. It’s gotten to the point where I’m not eating enough nutrients because I don’t want to face up to buying items wrapped in plastic. Also, no matter how much I do, seeing people continue to walk down the streets with plastic water bottles in hands discourages me so much. This world is not going to last. People don’t care enough.
it's so difficult isn't it?! and i tooootally agree about seeing other people not care at all 😫 but i'm hoping that it's the small changes we all make and the information we share (for example in me making this video) that helps the planet 🌎✨
It is definitely always good to try something new and for everyone something else might be accessible. If you live in a city you have access to public transport , zero waste shops and bike lanes... But might struggle with finding compost options . If you live countryside you have access to a garden and compost , the local farmers shop , but the distances are long . Also everyone has different abilities some are more gifted in cooking, others more in DIY so everyone's contribution will /can look different and is still a contribution to the same cause. Also sometimes just doing nothing is a contribution ... I just stopped buying paper towels , never missed them *mind blowing*. For me a game changer was indeed to make my own plant milk that did save so much waste!!!
That tofu in cardboard is excellent if you blend it up with a dash of dairy free milk and a dissolved stock cube! Makes my favourite pasta sauce its like macaroni cheese but better with more flavour and no weird vegan cheeses.
I dislike packaging that says "made out of X% of recycled plastic". Mixing recycled and completely new plastic, most of the time, can actually make the new bottle non-recyclable. This is the issue, more products need to come in aluminium/glass packaging or offer refillable options (in big cities for example). So much more can be done and there is so much greenwashing out there! Make sure to do your own research of companies; look at their ethics, their production line, CO2 emissions, vegan/cruelty-free stance and fairtrade. You'd be surprised what you will find about your favourite brands! However, always remember that all the little efforts you and others make add up to a lot! Lots of people doing 'zero waste' imperfectly is better than one person doing it perfectly. Have a great day everyone! :)
that tofu was not on cardboard, but in tetrapack, don't buy smth in tetrapack, it ia hard to recycle and you probably will not find a place where you can recycle it
Great that Holly tried to go plastic free for the environment but yes it's difficult and can be more expensive. Unfortunately with prices increasing the cheapest option for a product will be bought by consumers and the cheapest option isn't the plastic free options. Plastic free needs to be cheaper to create the demand for plastic free products. Love 🥰 the video and love 💕 Holly.
I still use my electric toothbrush! It definitely gets your teeth cleaner and my dentist noticed the difference. It’s one area I don’t want to compromise on since it’s my dental health! You can get compostable floss and qtips!
that's so true, and they do last longer than non-electric plastic toothbrushes anyway! but i do need to find some more zero waste alternatives for toothpaste, floss and mouthwash though! 👌🏻
Its kinda sad to see that most people still dont see global warming as not a major concern and that is way more concerning. Thank you for doing this video ❤
I had a question! We have been using plastic bottles since a very long time. I have many of them. I do want to shift to not using plastic bottles (just as you mentioned in the last part of time- one thing at a time). I am not sure what to do with the existing things at home that are plastic, just like these bottles..
that's actually a really good question! if you can, try and reuse them. and there are lots of creative ways to do this (i've shared an example of a blog post with ideas below)! the second best thing i think you can do is recycle them properly! www.thespruce.com/ways-to-reuse-plastic-bottles-4584358
You may think the plastic in UK supermarkets is bad but trust me they’re doing a whole lot better than the US, I went to New York a couple months ago and literally EVERYTHING was in plastic boxes, salad leaves and even oranges like wtf?!! I also noticed their plastic bottles are made really thick compared to the ones we have over here. They also had no recycling bins anywhere except in Starbucks and every time you bought something in a store they’d give you a plastic bag even if you say you don’t need one, I bought one packet of sweets and they put it in a bag😑 sorry for the long ramble lol but the UK is actually much better with recycling and sustainability than it might seem ☺️❤️
The ugliest part is that, the waste from "Developed/ Rich countries" (UK, US etc) gets dumped in "Under developed/ developing/ Poorer countries". They pay the poor to keep their waste. So overall the rich countries get cleaner and the poor get dirtier. Influencers never stop going to super markets and coffee shops and they keep on buying crap, they don't care. Holly, I request you please promote reduce - reuse - recycle, and concepts like composting, buying from farmers market, not using chemical products that are dangerous to our soil etc.. Because you have the audience. Imagine if each of your follower stopped using at least 1 plastic crap, that will be 400k+ less plastic on earth.
About the toothbrush: I have a happybrush Vibe 3 I think and it is the best. They are working really hard on being sustainable and are affordable. An electric one is better than a manual (but it is okay to use your preference because brushing them is the most important thing).
The problem is plastic will always be here if the manufacturers STILL produce it :( but it's nice knowing that there are people like you that are making a real conscious effort - thank you for the video Holly :)
So, in one video you pretend to obtain a"zero waste" lifestyle only to promote a cruise in the next video? I really don't understand what people do for clicks and money... it is so hypocritical!
Not to be *that person* but since its probably a small business I think you should know that at one point you say that the refill store 'did not fail to disappoint', which means it was disappointing...might be worth an annotation?
haha no thank you for calling me out . . . i don't know why but i *always* get that wrong and always fail to pick up on it lol 😂😂😂
@@HollyGabrielle Holly, whenever I to to a supermarket, there are full of plastic bags. I bring my own bags to the grocery store which are not plastic. I stopped drinking out of water bottles fire years ago and use the plant-based milk made out of eco cartons. You are right, Holly. It is difficult to find items not made of plastic.
I’m all about taking care of the environment and minimizing my carbon footprint however I tried something like this for school once and I know how tough it actually is so kudos to you for trying! As long as we try our best to be careful about our waste it will definitely better the environment
I really enjoyed this video! As someone looking to become more sustainable and low waste this was helpful💗
honestly solid schampoo is a game changer, it has done my hair wonder! most solid schampoos are vegan, cruelty free and fully made of natural components (so I think they should be curly girl approved). I personally love the ones from "zero waste path". sending love xx
the no waste shop looks like bulk barn in canada. they are everywhere and you can just bring your own container and refill on anything you need. only thing is they also provide plastic bags for people who forget.
i wish zero waste shops were more common in the UK!!! 😫 but at the moment there aren't that many sadly 😢
When I was younger we'd have the milkman come most mornings to deliver milk and collect our old glass bottles, and this got me thinking about how zero-waste that was so I looked up milk&more and good news! They offer oat milk with the same option of the reusable glass bottles - you should check it out!
I recently bought a bamboo sonic toothbrush and I'm quite happy with it, it's from a Dutch company called Bamboo'd Society. I don't know if that particular company ships to the UK, but maybe there is a similar company in the UK that produces these toothbrushes!
There is an app called to good to go, which is where some companies sell food at a reduced price instead of throughout them away! It's some resteraunts and shops!
Zero waste is super expensive and hard to maintain!! I try and find ways to reuse plastic until it has to be thrown away. Side note: I am LOVING your content lately!!
Makes me realise that the supermarkts here in Germany are actually not that bad when it comes to plastic. There is still a long way to go, obviously, but I´d say there are a lot more plastic-free options and unpackaged products then in the UK!
Same as in Austria. Better than in the uk but still a long way to go
I’m a curly girl also! I use plaine products for shampoo and conditioner, they come in a metal bottle that you send back when you get your refill and they clean and reuse them, then for the styling products I just look for B corp certified because plastic free is pretty difficult
oh this sounds really cool, do you have a link to these products?
11:40 those are called "Kohlrabi" or "German turnip". They are popular mainly here in Germany. My grandma always used to make them so I do now as well. You just have to peel them, cut them up and then you can eat them raw or cooked (~15 mins till soft).
I wish there were more plastic-free alternatives in shops where I live. Right now I use soaps instead of bottled products, avoid buying any sort of drinks plastic bottles, and try to avoid buying food in plastic containers. It’s so difficult and I feel so guilty. It’s gotten to the point where I’m not eating enough nutrients because I don’t want to face up to buying items wrapped in plastic.
Also, no matter how much I do, seeing people continue to walk down the streets with plastic water bottles in hands discourages me so much. This world is not going to last. People don’t care enough.
it's so difficult isn't it?! and i tooootally agree about seeing other people not care at all 😫 but i'm hoping that it's the small changes we all make and the information we share (for example in me making this video) that helps the planet 🌎✨
It is definitely always good to try something new and for everyone something else might be accessible. If you live in a city you have access to public transport , zero waste shops and bike lanes... But might struggle with finding compost options . If you live countryside you have access to a garden and compost , the local farmers shop , but the distances are long . Also everyone has different abilities some are more gifted in cooking, others more in DIY so everyone's contribution will /can look different and is still a contribution to the same cause. Also sometimes just doing nothing is a contribution ... I just stopped buying paper towels , never missed them *mind blowing*. For me a game changer was indeed to make my own plant milk that did save so much waste!!!
Yaaay, a new video! So exited to watch now :)
i hope you enjoyed it!!! 😉😉😉
That tofu in cardboard is excellent if you blend it up with a dash of dairy free milk and a dissolved stock cube! Makes my favourite pasta sauce its like macaroni cheese but better with more flavour and no weird vegan cheeses.
Hi,
Would you mind answering a few questions about the lastswab ear cleaner?
Where did you get your hair cover thing? at 20:19 ish. I'm wondering if it'll help dry my hair and protect it from damage etc.
Loved this video! I love going to bulk foods/zero waste shops!
thanks anna! and i can't believe i'd never been to one before, it was SO FUN!!!
I dislike packaging that says "made out of X% of recycled plastic". Mixing recycled and completely new plastic, most of the time, can actually make the new bottle non-recyclable. This is the issue, more products need to come in aluminium/glass packaging or offer refillable options (in big cities for example). So much more can be done and there is so much greenwashing out there!
Make sure to do your own research of companies; look at their ethics, their production line, CO2 emissions, vegan/cruelty-free stance and fairtrade. You'd be surprised what you will find about your favourite brands! However, always remember that all the little efforts you and others make add up to a lot! Lots of people doing 'zero waste' imperfectly is better than one person doing it perfectly.
Have a great day everyone! :)
Yess... efforts are needed other than decades of Summits.. well done..rightly influenced 🤗🌱
thank you Sona 🌎✨
Love this!! Gives us ideas of things we can try 😀
yesssssss exactly!! 😉
omg I already just liked the video for the fact that you made this video! thank you! Are you then thinking of having more of a zero waste lifestyle?
Its really fun to watch you trying different stuff in every vedio...keep inspiring keep smiling!! ^_^
love your video ^^ really love this episode
ahhh yay!!! glad to hear 😉😉😉 thank you Danling ✨
I am loving this series! It is sadly so hard to be 0 waste. How about Holly tries to learn a language or play an instrument!
that tofu was not on cardboard, but in tetrapack, don't buy smth in tetrapack, it ia hard to recycle and you probably will not find a place where you can recycle it
15:57 ooh I like it! 🤩That multicoloured metallic straw
it's so cool, right 😉😉😉
Did just by my first pack from coconut bowls. Thank you so much for your code Holly!!! I am loving my new vegan life and I am feeling so amazing 💗💗
Did you find it any cheaper going zero waste, bar the expensive chocolate buttons etc?
Completely unrelated to the video I know but how do you actually Bali and Java apart? They look identical to me 🤔
Great that Holly tried to go plastic free for the environment but yes it's difficult and can be more expensive. Unfortunately with prices increasing the cheapest option for a product will be bought by consumers and the cheapest option isn't the plastic free options. Plastic free needs to be cheaper to create the demand for plastic free products. Love 🥰 the video and love 💕 Holly.
exactly!!! it's really quite frustrating, but nothing is going to change unless the zero waste alternatives become more available and cheaper!!!
I still use my electric toothbrush! It definitely gets your teeth cleaner and my dentist noticed the difference. It’s one area I don’t want to compromise on since it’s my dental health! You can get compostable floss and qtips!
that's so true, and they do last longer than non-electric plastic toothbrushes anyway! but i do need to find some more zero waste alternatives for toothpaste, floss and mouthwash though! 👌🏻
I personally can’t stand the feel of electric toothbrushes, I’ll stick to my bamboo one thanks 😅😅
@@emmy.vosper I’ve been using one for so so long it’s weird to me not to use it!
I also love electric toothbrushes since it is very hard to try to clean teeth well when you have braces.
@@HollyGabrielle try a waterpik :)
Does anyone know if there are winterjackets that are vegan and plasticfree?
Love u💖💖🦄
Hm. I think you could do with a funnel. For the oat milk straining into bottle.
haha yes i agree 😂😂😂 or just a proper nut milk bag 👌🏻
I don’t have any refill stores near me😢
Its kinda sad to see that most people still dont see global warming as not a major concern and that is way more concerning.
Thank you for doing this video ❤
My biggest concern rn is if Russia will make my country next target since we take the most refugees :D
Your face at 3:32 . Haha i love it
I had a question! We have been using plastic bottles since a very long time. I have many of them. I do want to shift to not using plastic bottles (just as you mentioned in the last part of time- one thing at a time). I am not sure what to do with the existing things at home that are plastic, just like these bottles..
You can make something of it like crafts , fill it for watering
that's actually a really good question! if you can, try and reuse them. and there are lots of creative ways to do this (i've shared an example of a blog post with ideas below)! the second best thing i think you can do is recycle them properly!
www.thespruce.com/ways-to-reuse-plastic-bottles-4584358
Yes definitely buy a glass/metal one since reusing plastic causes the chemicals to seep into the food.
Holly!! WHERE IS YOUR MASK :(
They’re not mandatory anymore here in the UK
Haven't watched yet but there's a zero waste shop in Stratford (London)
when i was doing my research, there are quite a few in london (not too central), yes, so i definitely need to visit some of them!!
Holly you could buy a handkerchief. Great effort though but missed Milka x
You may think the plastic in UK supermarkets is bad but trust me they’re doing a whole lot better than the US, I went to New York a couple months ago and literally EVERYTHING was in plastic boxes, salad leaves and even oranges like wtf?!! I also noticed their plastic bottles are made really thick compared to the ones we have over here. They also had no recycling bins anywhere except in Starbucks and every time you bought something in a store they’d give you a plastic bag even if you say you don’t need one, I bought one packet of sweets and they put it in a bag😑 sorry for the long ramble lol but the UK is actually much better with recycling and sustainability than it might seem ☺️❤️
I am SO jealous of your swings lol
i looked pretty calm when swinging away . . . but inside i was freaking out 😂😂😂
This would probably be even harder of a challenge for Japanese shops since they even wrap single boiled eggs or a banana in plastic.
I love Holly doing some environmental-friendly stuff! 💖
yes we loveeeeeeeee 😉😉😉
You can buy Aussie shampoos in metal containers now! :)
oooo that is so good to hear!!!
Your plates are amazing 👌
thank you!!! 😉😉😉
"This shop did not fail to disappoint". Whoops. I presume that was a slip of the tongue since you seem to have liked it.
hahah omg whyyyy do i always say this wrong 😂😂😂
Buy oats from Aldi - they come only in paper and are super cheap :)
oooo yes this is a good tip, thank you!
The ugliest part is that, the waste from "Developed/ Rich countries" (UK, US etc) gets dumped in "Under developed/ developing/ Poorer countries". They pay the poor to keep their waste. So overall the rich countries get cleaner and the poor get dirtier. Influencers never stop going to super markets and coffee shops and they keep on buying crap, they don't care. Holly, I request you please promote reduce - reuse - recycle, and concepts like composting, buying from farmers market, not using chemical products that are dangerous to our soil etc.. Because you have the audience. Imagine if each of your follower stopped using at least 1 plastic crap, that will be 400k+ less plastic on earth.
You don't know what Kohlrabi is?? 😱😂
Holly tries a RUclips collaboration???
Imagine getting a heart from this hardworking girl
there you go 😉😉😉
About the toothbrush:
I have a happybrush Vibe 3 I think and it is the best. They are working really hard on being sustainable and are affordable.
An electric one is better than a manual (but it is okay to use your preference because brushing them is the most important thing).
oooo this looks really cool, thank you for sharing bianca!!!
12:31 I'm dead hahahhaha that surely sounds... interesting
hahaha i wanted to let your imagination decide what it sounds like 😂😂😂
Zero zero zero zero wast.um .... sounds great.superb.can u put a dogyyyy video on utube
I no longer use plastic straws.
that's so good - small steps are best 👌🏻
Lidl is good for naked fruit and veg :)
Looove the video :) I've just uploaded a new one too :) Have a wonderful day :)
The problem is plastic will always be here if the manufacturers STILL produce it :( but it's nice knowing that there are people like you that are making a real conscious effort - thank you for the video Holly :)
So, in one video you pretend to obtain a"zero waste" lifestyle only to promote a cruise in the next video? I really don't understand what people do for clicks and money... it is so hypocritical!
Wait you don#t know cohlrabi?? omg hahahahah
There's no such thing as a "climate crisis"! Just stop!