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I'm just a 14 yr old girl and I would love to implement parts of the zero waste 'program' into my life. I can't obviously, especially when living with parents that really don't care about this. I would love to have a slightly minimalist and zero waste lifestyle to help the environment. I'm already looking through my stuff to giveaway and it's already making me happier. Thank you for this video it was really helpful :)
Its so inspiring to hear from someone so young that you're interested in all this already!! Remember that while you may not be able to control what your parents do you can try to think about your own purchases and what you might stop buying, etc etc. Thanks for being here
You could always use your education to your benefit. You can write a persuasive letter as to why you should switch over and maybe your parents will hear you out! This is a silly example of that, but when I was young, perhaps about your age, my younger sister was learning about persuasive essays in middle school. She wrote one addressed to our parents as to why we should own a cat. Our dad hated the idea of having another animal that he would have to take care of, but somehow that essay worked and the next week our parents brought two adopted kittens home! It was a magical day in our household. If the persuasive letter doesn't work, you could always have a family movie night where you watch a documentary about plastics. There are several on Netflix. That's what convinced me that my partner and I should switch to a zero waste lifestyle (we watched A Plastic Ocean). Not sure if this will help, but it's always worth a try!
Hey Kiki.K - you're not 'just' a 14 year old girl. You are a powerful young woman with the opportunity to introduce change into your parents lives, and of those around you. Keep up with the zero waste lifestyle, implement it as much as you can and keep on inspiring. Go shopping with your parents, take your own bags, jars and bottles and say no to the things that aren't in line with what you believe in. This is your planet too, you can make the changes it needs. :)
I'm in exactly the same situation at the moment! I've realised a great way to contribute to the movement is by participating in protests and others of the sort, and trying to educate yourself as much as possible about the topic.
Yes Deena!! that is a great point - I always forget that these things don't really come under the other R's. Thank you for filling in the gap because you are absolutely right!! xx
Some people will think nothing of reusing certain items; however if something is broken or torn it will get thrown out. So while technically repair could be under reusing, I think it is an important reminder.
Hi Deena. You're exactly right. Nobody seems inclined to repair anything any more. What a change if we'd all get back to repairing instead of tossing and buying anew. Thanks for posting.
Doro Along with repairing comes thinking about that when you make a purchase. If something happens to this item, can it be repaired? People used to by shoes that could be resoled when the soles wore down. Can. You buy this item in a refillable option? Can part of it be replaced if it wears out or will I need to toss the whole thing (refillable pens, safety razors, etc. Simple dishes that you can easily add to when pieces get broken over time. White dishes are easy to find at garage sales second d hand and can all "go together" even if they have different raised designs or whatever. Or chose to go ecclectic from the start with total mix match or a simple theme like florals or bright colors, or even a certain color like "blue.") Think through the life cycle before you buy.
Compost suggestion! My husband and I live in a flat and he didn't want an indoor compost for 2 reasons : he feared the smell it could have and it is quite expensive to get one. So what I did was : i bought a plastic storage box (like a toy crate) - yes plastic, I know... - and put it outside on the balcony. My goal was to "recharge" the soil of my flower pots (unchanged for years), so i put the soil into the box and all my organic wastes (no meat wastes and no citrus peals for it makes the soil acidic). I managed to get a dozen compost worms from a friend and added them into the now complete compost system. It has been 9 months now, and I can't believe how much they eat and how much they have developped : when I turn the compost around (2 times a month), there are countless worms in each shovelful I turn. #proudofmybabies lol Fun fact : I went to an ecologically sustainable B&B last year, and they produce their own (very) hot water with their compost.
Hey! I live in Canada and worm composting is a normal thing here. You can buy a worm Compost kit and you put your scraps in a box that has soil and worms. The worms eat the waste and turn it into compost. :) great idea for people w small spaces like flats
I would love a more in depth video on recycling. For me recycling was the most confusing in the beginning. We have all these numbers on our plastic that has to be sorted and I never understood it. I have noticed a lot of people still don't know what they mean. Ways to find a place to recycle. What things can be recycled? If you have to buy packaged foods what packages are easier to recycle?
I don't know the figures but if you're able to find out how much water and energy is used in recycling each material compared to the original production that would be really helpful. I think glass is the best thing to recycle off the top of my head as you can recycle it again and again. Plastics I think you can only recycle once. Not sure.
Betty June Recycling is the last resort of zero waste. Reuse, up cycle, etc is preferred. Of course refuse and reduce. The plastic you have you can offer on freecycle for Crafters. If they are going to use plastic it's better they get it from you than buy it new.
I really like that you aren't yelling at the people who can't access stuff or people who are trying but can't succeed. Your whole channel is very chill about it all and very helpful and I appreciate it so much.
More videos on this would be greatly appreciated. I am struggling with zero waste at the moment, especially because a lot of my food comes packaged and some of it is plastic packaging grrr!! I have switched to biodegradable toilet rolls and bamboo toothbrushes, my tampons are organic and biodegradable, I can get all those from my local health food shop which is good. I don't use plastic bags any more and my Dr Bronners covers all my cleaning except my teeth. I still have a long way to go but I'm on the right path which is the most important thing. Any advice for people who don't have access to bulk stores or farmers markets? I have to rely on supermarkets mainly. 😃❤️
Hey Angela! Thank you for your comment, by the sounds of it you are already doing extremely well so definitely be proud of your efforts so far. I have actually made a video on how to reduce your waste without access to bulk stores so definitely go and check that out! You can always buy the biggest packaging possible to reduce multiple waste, or order online (if it works out to be more sustainable). But remember that you can only do the best you can with what you have available to you, so don't beat yourself up. Try reducing your animal product consumption and upping your vegetables, I have found since being vegan that its much easier to buy plant based foods without packaging! Don't worry if this step is too big for you at the moment, reducing is always a slow and steady race xx
People should check with family and friends as well! ☺️ My sister has a compost bin and I don't, so my compost goes to get bin. I just collect it in a metal bowl in the freezer.
In my city we're handed green and blue bags. The green bags are for compost and will be used for biofuel, the blue bags are for plastic that will get recycled, and everyone get a bit of money back when they recycle bottles. I've also noticed that a lot of previously canned food (beans, lentils, corn etc) are now sold in cartonboxes instead. So I am happy that the world is consciously moving forward :)
Thanks for sharing. This movement often seems like a paradox for the reasons you mention here. It seems many people out there promoting the message are very attached to their personal image and the beautiful plastic free photos they post on Instagram and other platforms. I honestly feel like I can't trust some of the popular bloggers in the movement because they are very selective with the information they share, and often times repeat the same generic info without explaining how to practically approach zero waste. For example, if you search pictures of a zero waste kitchen you'll see plenty of lovely photos with stainless steel containers, glass jars, and wooden brushes, along with affiliate links on where to purchase those items. Very few zero waste promoters delve into the physical organization and meal prepping it actually takes to truly keep up a zero waste kitchen. I appreciate your videos because you post useful, practical recipes. A series on zero waste meal prep would be great. In addition, it seems many people who purchase bulk can never buy all of their vegetables, baked goods, soap, pet supplies, etc in bulk in one location. I personally have this problem where I live. If I'm going to get all the groceries I need to prevent waste for the week, I have to drive all over town. Which not only takes a lot of time, but again feels like a paradox of wasting resources by driving so much. Even if I were to walk or bike, going from place to place would still take a good amount of time no matter the method of transport. Thoughts on this would be great, and tips for scheduling and planning for grocery trips to multiple locations that won't take up the majority of the day.
Katelyn Connell It might help to go to one store a week. That's kind of what I do. I know what I get at wich shop so I plan my grocery list accordingly.
i reuse bread bags(plastic) shake iut any crumbs and double wrap meat to be frozen,cotton old clothes for rags,if i buy some type of food that comes in a plastic container i reuse it if possible,plastic bags from the store i reuse for trash bags or dog waste pickup or even to double wrap meat to freeze.just some quick ones i thought of
The first R for us is definitely the hardest. For years we were the house where family members basically dropped stuff off to die. We've been getting firmer and firmer, but that's still the stumbling block for us now.
Its definitely a stumbling block for everyone so don't beat yourself up!! Its all a learning curve and the more we learn and implement and impart info on other people we will get there !
I really enjoy watching you grow into Zero Waste Living. My husband and I started doing this years ago and we reuse as much as we can, repurpose old furniture, buy from Bulk goods stores (Canada), use my sewing machine or hand stitch to fix/repair clothing and many other items, and compost for the garden is a valuable resource; recycling is the last resort. Thrift stores have many well loved items and amazing deals so are fun to shop in. Cooking from scratch is also part of daily life and the slow cooker is a much used item in our kitchen. Learning new skills allows each person to live a simpler life and do it well. I love the points you make and look forward to seeing more videos from you. Thank you!
Yay this comment is so so so great! you are doing incredible things, you're very inspiring!! Its so nice to have people like you come to my channel and watch considering you probably know way more than me! Thank you for being here and contributing to the conversation
Learn to hand seaw! It helps so much get a small rip in your favorite jeans or have a old shirt you and don't want to throw away. Learn a running stitch or finishing stitch it has helped me divert so much clothes waste. Just a small tip.
The part about not buying a stainless steel bottle if you still have a good plastic one is SO important. I almost made this mistake with a whole bunch of things, thankfully my mother reminded me of what sustainability is Thank you so much for this videos!! It's great for who's joining us :)
The chemicals used to make plastics aren't regulated, especially in the US. I know this is contradicting what is said in this video, but I recycled mine and bought food grade stainless steel bottles (klean kanteen is great and available at Target or on their website). The harmful chemicals in ALL plastics leech into your food and beverages (especially when heated) and mimic estrogen hormones. There are several documentaries that talk about how damaging plastics really are, even if they are BPA free. If you can, get away from them entirely, they truly are hurting our bodies and are not good for us.
Hi! Whilst I really admire the message and information in this, I think it would help if people were aware of the plastic water bottles that should not be reused, due to the plastics leaching chemicals into the water. Check your BPA numbers. If you have the option to buy your water, or another drink, in a glass bottle, choose that, as it will be much better for your long term health. Keep up the good work! Xxx
I think it is really important to think carefully before buying anything. Ask yourself if you really need it, does this new item serves an unique function that cannot be achieved with what you already have. This is the kind of thinking process that helped me a lot in becoming a conscious buyer.
Thank you so much for your videos, I'm learning so much about zero waste and it's so nice to see that someone is successfully living like this, it gives me hope. My partner and I have been doing a lot of research about zero waste and plastics and are in the process of recycling all of our old plastics, including water bottles. I know you say that we should keep them and reuse them, reuse is a great idea, but in the US especially reusing plastics is a terrible idea. The US hasn't banned many harmful substances that companies out here use to make plastic. There is no regulation at all and it's scary. Estrogen mimicking chemicals leech into our food and drinks via plastic constantly (especially when heated or when in contact with hot foods and liquids) and is causing all sorts of diseases. There are a lot of plastic water bottles out there that make us feel safe because they say "BPA free", but that is only one out of hundreds of harmful chemicals that are actually banned. So many others such as PET and PETE are used instead but are just as bad. Remember, plastic is man made and because of that is severely flawed, especially in the US. Food grade stainless steel is the best way to go at this point. Klean Kanteen is the only solution my partner and I have found so far that provides safe water bottles. They can be purchased at Target in the states and online. Please, do your own research into this and stay away from it as much as you can. You can always start with the documentary A Plastic Ocean on Netflix. They have a lot of great information.
I love your tip to use up what you already have and then replace it with a more sustainable alternative. Although I did get a plastic colander but it came from our local sharing shed where you can drop off stuff and get anything for free. It is monitored and I thought well at least it isn't going to landfill. I also try to reuse anything especially plastic containers and cutlery as much as possible and do have most of the stuff in your previous video, my boys and I thrift as much as possible and their birds even use old change mats from when they were babies as cage mats ( the boys are 12 and 10 now) and their cat uses their baby bowls for his food.
Yaaas such a good follow up to the first video!! It is so important we do all of these before buying new things as you said !! Ps. your voice is SO beautiful and soothing, I could listen to you talk all day... xxxx
A video on composting would be amazing! I would thrive from that video. Great tips! I've been trying to go zero waste. I've been giving away clothing to friends to minimize my "stuff" and stress. I recently had a garage sale that was kind of a bust and a lot of stuff went to Goodwill. Thank you!
I am definitely looking forward to a zero waste cleaning video, and I'd love a more comprehensive guide to zero waste travel. I know you've done a video on it before but I'm curious about what to do while on a longer trip; i.e. long enough to need to cook and grocery shop but not so long that I can invest in a bunch of zero waste tools that don't travel well (like jars, diy tools, etc). Thanks Immy!
Your videos are so informative and helpful, thank you so much! Plus your voice is so nice to listen to, and your teeth are lovely!! I have so much support for you and for zero waste and veganism and minimalism
For composting I use, in Russia, EM compost bin, EM for effective microorganisms. I believe there’re some alternatives in every country. And I also know about worm-composting. You can also buy special boxes for this. But they’re more expensive.
I learned about the 5 Rs when I read "Zero waste home" at the beginning of last year, but I'd love if you could make a separate video on composting (tips and tricks and general guidelines). Unfortunately here in Berlin is not possible to bring compost to recycling stations, so I am organizing myself to ask for a compost bin that can be emptied directly at my place by the recycling company. Btw... we don't own any actual glass because we only use glass jars! :) Awesome video!
After watching a bunch of your videos i mentioned to my mom about trying to include some zero waste in our life, since i know my mom and sister would never fully commit to it and im not old enough to be on my own. She said yes though!! I talked to her about doing some of the basic things and i’m quite excited to start transitioning into the zero waste lifestyle. I hope that when i’m old enough that I can fully commit to it on my own! Thank you for being so helpful !!
Well said! I'm glad you want to press the fact that we should reuse and zero waste isn't about having a bunch of fancy zero waste items, but rather actually paying attention to what we consume and waste. :)
Using the 5 R’s as a “template” is a very practical way to think of incorporating this philosophy into our lifestyle on a daily basis. Immy It’s fun to go back to some of your OG videos like this one and remember the basics. It makes me realize how far we’ve all come. Thanks for this one, it was great. Love your passion and sincerity 💜
I just turned an old pair of sweat pants into reusable produce bags. The legs were so easy to make into bags because only one side had to be sown up. The seat of the sweats were the only part too badly worn out so became a rag. And I got the sweats second hand to begin with. You are very inspiring. Keep up the good work
Your videos are really helpful and you explain everything in a way that's also motivating. I've just started researching about zero waste lifestyle and started to make changes. Keep up the good work, you are definitely my favourite zero waste youtuber. Love from Hammersmith :)
Me encanta todos estos tips, cada día intento aportar mi granito de arena, gracias x involucrarte x el bien del planeta!! Saludos desde Córdoba Argentina!
Here in tucson theres a few organizations thatll pick up compost like a trash service. Look at things through a local university or other groups google is your friend
I started with giving up straws but sadly I kinda stopped there.. I mean I try with little things but I don't take a big move thanks for the encouragement
I love your videos so much and I've only seen two. You are my hero. Sadly I'm only sixteen and live in Mexico so it's really hard to find some things but i will try my best to help out
Love these videos! Moving out for the first time next year, so will have to buy a lot of stuff. Watching zero waste videos so that I can make good choices from the start!
Oh no, Linda McCartney foods almost all contain unsustainable palm oil, check the ingredients list :( I thought because they were all vegetarian and vegan they would make ethical ingredient choices but sadly they don't. Try to find some bulk store that sells TVP (dry soy protein chunks) and make vegan sausages zero waste and orangutan friendly :D
That's a real shame! I think its important to also support companies that have made big steps to help the vegan / cruelty free movement and highlight their faults in a positive way so they can continue to move to a more sustainable process. I obviously disagree with palm oil, but I want to help companies who are paving the way to keep going and continue to grow an hopefully move away from unsustainable products like palm oil!
Yes please to a video on composting. I've never attempted this before. Also live in a flat but I have a backyard. What kind of equipment needed, how long does it take? Do you put all plant food matter in it? Thanks for the beginners guide, I'm a noob zero.
your vids are very helpful. Unfortunatelly my family does not support me much in zero waste. On the other hand we can hardly find unpacked cheese and ham in a good quality
This is brilliantly helpful! I wish I lived in London, I'm a bit jelly! I'm really enjoying learning all about the movement and I've just started. I've been vegan for five years now and I just want to take my ethical living a bit further. ❤️
5 years!! Wow that is amazing!! I was in the same boat as you, being vegan for a while and wanting to extend my reach - then I found Lauren Singer's ted talk on youtube! I would def recommend watching.
Sustainably Vegan it's funny you should mention that, I've already watched a bunch of hers and Bea's talks. They're so inspiring! I've also joined a whole bunch of fb groups which really helps.
Sustainably Vegan it's funny you should mention that, I've already watched a bunch of hers and Bea's talks. They're so inspiring! I've also joined a whole bunch of fb groups which really helps.
I subscribed after watching the first video from this series. I will be moving out soon and I want to prepare to live a zero waste and vegan lifestyle when I'm out. Watching your videos reminds me how much easier this actually than it seems. I can do this. :)
Liked before watching. Thank you for all your videos they're really helpful✨ Also I would like to know : when you're out (or on holidays for example) and you go grocery shopping without having brought cotton bags with you because you didn't think you would go to the grocery store, do you still buy packaged food or buy fruits and veggies into plastic bags? I've been on holidays for 2 weeks and the quantity of plastic I've used drives me mad... but I don't know how to do... I'm sorry if you've already talked about this in another video, I've forgotten! And I hope you understand my question. Lots of love to you beauty❤️❤️
This video was so helpful! I was curious if you have ever looked into veganism or what you think of it, I only thought of this when you mentioned recycling cardboard from sausage at 6:40 I'm not sure where you get your meat but in the states, it's difficult to get ethically raised meat. There's a Netflix documentary called "what the health" that gives a lot of insight to where our pork comes from. Since then I have completely given up pork as to not contribute to North Carolina's pig's sewer problem. Have also limited my meat consumption. Great video!
Hey! Thanks for your comment. I am actually vegan and have been fro 5 years! In the UK Linda McCartney sausages are vegan sausages - sorry I should have made that clearer! I always forget that no only British people watch my videos haha !!
I love your videos and I'm very inspired to start a zero wast lifestyle! I know I can't do a lot for now, but I'll definitely give the first step for it! Thank you sooo much!!!!
I am going plastic free. I give away a lot of things to people who want them and getting plastic-free options second hand. I think that is the best option :)
Great video! Yes, as you said: it can be a bit difficult in another countries. I live in Paraguay - Southamerica, and seems that everything is planned for you to toss. All these plastic and no where to recicle, etc. But, everyone can do something, right? Thanks for encouraging us to such a noble lifestyle.
I've watched quite a few of your videos now and I really like them. You are always so nice and thoughtful ^^. Just wanted to let you know that I'm subscribed to your channel now. It would be great if you would make a video about composting. I live in a small flat without balcony and my freezer is only as big as a loaf of bread...so putting my organical waste in there is not an option for me. At the moment I put food waste in an old plastic box of which the lid isn't leekproof anymore but it smells really bad. So I'm not sure what to do. There's no farmer's market in my town but my neighbour told me about a packagefree-shop not far away. I'm soo excited to go there today for the first time xD
So composting isn't really possible for someone living on a boat. What general tips or recommendations do you for living on the water? I am trying to learn more about zero waste because of my environmental concerns but also I retire in few years and I plan on sailing around the word for the foreseeable future. Thanks and love your videos.
Don't feel bad about getting rid of your plastic. In the US they don't regulate the chemicals used to create plastic, so really it's better to get rid of it. Plastic isn't a safe material and will actually leech harmful chemicals into your beverages (especially if it's hot) and will hurt you. Even though it says BPA free on it that doesn't mean it's okay to use. There is a lot of research out there that shows that ALL plastic is harmful and releases toxins including an estrogen mimicking agent that leads to serious diseases. So all in all, you really did the right thing. Nicely done!
Your better off using stainless steel but dont forget to think for yourself and consider what options are best for you and the planet before just following a video. Hopefully you gave your plastic water bottle to someone who buys disposable individual serving water bottles, so that they could move up a notch!
What do you do about things like tissues for blowing your nose? A reusable handkerchief? I'm trying to reduce my waste, and I use a lot of tissues so I thought I would ask!
I know you don't have curly hair, but do you have any advice for women of color with kinky and very curly hair? I have so many hair products but sadly it's a whole load of plastic. I want to be zero waste so badly, but I just can't imagine giving up certain products.
I actually have really curly hair!! I just blow dry it! I would say experiment with lots of different things - women with kinky hair have told me that coconut oil doesn't work for them so maybe try olive oil? My hair is easy to deal with so my advice is probably redundant :(
how do you know that the waste Lush produces in making their shampoo bars, for example, (which she recommends in part I) isn't more than buying a plastic recyclable bottle of shampoo?
Remember that waste is created in the recycling process-- package-free products like a lush shampoo bar avoid this. I would guess that Lush's aim to use more natural ingredients and fewer chemicals means that less waste is produced in the process of creating/extracting those chemicals, but I don't know for a fact. Definitely something worth researching!
I would love to see a video on where to get rid of stuff when you are first starting out. Clothes and furniture are easy to find another home for. What do I do though, for example, about this razor holder that I have NEVER used. They come with every reusable razor, so I can't imagine I'm the only one with the problem. Is it just one more addition to the landfill? This is only one of the many items that I can't figure out how to dispose of. Any ideas, suggestions, or links you can recommend?
i’ve gotten my mom to help me try to go zero waste! at first she was not sure but she wants to try now too! also what should i do if i don’t have that great of stores for zero waste? i have some stores that have bulk but not a lot of things me and my mom use a lot. there is very little pasta and no bread that isn’t packaged, etc. we’ve been using reusable grocery bags and stuff like that for a while so at least that’s a good start!!
Hey everyone! I recently moved to Germany and I am getting more and more interested in the zero waste lifestyle. Yet, I am wondering how common is it to bring your own bags for fruit and vegetables to the supermarket around here? I have never seen anyone doing it (I usually go to Lidl, Aldi, Rewe...) and I don't want to get in trouble for doing so... Specially because I cannot speak any German, so it would be difficult to explain...
so on another video i saw you said you regret getting new mason jars, but what about if you don’t have anything to use for stuff like that at all? my mom really only recycles everything!
Do you ever miss take out? I'm trying to be more zero waste but the one thing I am struggling with is not getting takeout. Yes some of them come in recyclable packaging but most of the time there is always one thing or part of the packaging that isn't recyclable or compostable. What are your thoughts on this?
You could try taking your own container to the Chinese restaurant etc. If you let them know what you are doing I'm sure they won't mind and you might even get a discount! Also bring your own cutlery and ask for no plastic cutlery!
It's definitely a lot to take in and seems near impossible, especially when so many things bombard you at the beginning. Maybe do some additional research about what is available in your local stores. Go shopping with your parents and suggest some minor changes when they pick out those certain items. There are some places that dispose of plastic bags properly, like Target and Whole Foods for example. If you have them, you can take all of the plastic bags that pile up in the kitchen and properly recycle them at those stores. There are also stores that reward you for bringing in your own recyclable bags and give you $.05 off of your purchase per bag you bring in! Canvas bags can be bought in bulk at this site and are very inexpensive: www.cheaptotes.com/canvas-tote-bags.html It'll take small changes over time to accomplish this kind of lifestyle and even if you aren't completely zero waste, you're still helping the environment and showing some companies that you no longer want to purchase their plastic products which can do a lot. Good luck!!
I'm 14 and I want to go mainly zero waste, but I am not allowed to compost. I feel like it can be really hard because everything seems to come in plastic. Is there anything I can do with things like extra food scraps?
Do you have any advice on keeping vegetables fresh in the fridge I used recyclable plastic bags but this too just doesn't seem sustainable . Thank you 🌿💚
jessica lua idk if this is what keeps my veggies fresh, but i put a few pieces of paper towel and the bottom of the drawers in the fridge to suck up extra moisture so they don't mold. I'm going to experiment with tea towels though to be more sustainable. But you could try paper towel first and just set the veggies on top. hope that helps
jessica lua I use containers with inserts that have holes. I keep plastic to a minimum but these containers last for years and years and they keep my fruits & veggies longer so less waste and less trips to the store.
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I'm just a 14 yr old girl and I would love to implement parts of the zero waste 'program' into my life. I can't obviously, especially when living with parents that really don't care about this. I would love to have a slightly minimalist and zero waste lifestyle to help the environment. I'm already looking through my stuff to giveaway and it's already making me happier. Thank you for this video it was really helpful :)
Its so inspiring to hear from someone so young that you're interested in all this already!! Remember that while you may not be able to control what your parents do you can try to think about your own purchases and what you might stop buying, etc etc. Thanks for being here
You could always use your education to your benefit. You can write a persuasive letter as to why you should switch over and maybe your parents will hear you out!
This is a silly example of that, but when I was young, perhaps about your age, my younger sister was learning about persuasive essays in middle school. She wrote one addressed to our parents as to why we should own a cat. Our dad hated the idea of having another animal that he would have to take care of, but somehow that essay worked and the next week our parents brought two adopted kittens home! It was a magical day in our household.
If the persuasive letter doesn't work, you could always have a family movie night where you watch a documentary about plastics. There are several on Netflix. That's what convinced me that my partner and I should switch to a zero waste lifestyle (we watched A Plastic Ocean).
Not sure if this will help, but it's always worth a try!
Hey Kiki.K - you're not 'just' a 14 year old girl. You are a powerful young woman with the opportunity to introduce change into your parents lives, and of those around you.
Keep up with the zero waste lifestyle, implement it as much as you can and keep on inspiring. Go shopping with your parents, take your own bags, jars and bottles and say no to the things that aren't in line with what you believe in.
This is your planet too, you can make the changes it needs. :)
I'm in exactly the same situation at the moment! I've realised a great way to contribute to the movement is by participating in protests and others of the sort, and trying to educate yourself as much as possible about the topic.
kseniya I thought that I was the unique, buy not... I’m 14 years old too, maybe we are few but we can change the world
sixth R. what about repair? I think this is a very important part of this lifestyle. rather than toss something out and buy new, repair if possible.
Yes Deena!! that is a great point - I always forget that these things don't really come under the other R's. Thank you for filling in the gap because you are absolutely right!! xx
Wouldn't repair come under reuse
Some people will think nothing of reusing certain items; however if something is broken or torn it will get thrown out. So while technically repair could be under reusing, I think it is an important reminder.
Hi Deena. You're exactly right. Nobody seems inclined to repair anything any more. What a change if we'd all get back to repairing instead of tossing and buying anew. Thanks for posting.
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Along with repairing comes thinking about that when you make a purchase. If something happens to this item, can it be repaired? People used to by shoes that could be resoled when the soles wore down. Can. You buy this item in a refillable option? Can part of it be replaced if it wears out or will I need to toss the whole thing (refillable pens, safety razors, etc. Simple dishes that you can easily add to when pieces get broken over time. White dishes are easy to find at garage sales second d hand and can all "go together" even if they have different raised designs or whatever. Or chose to go ecclectic from the start with total mix match or a simple theme like florals or bright colors, or even a certain color like "blue.")
Think through the life cycle before you buy.
Compost suggestion!
My husband and I live in a flat and he didn't want an indoor compost for 2 reasons : he feared the smell it could have and it is quite expensive to get one. So what I did was : i bought a plastic storage box (like a toy crate) - yes plastic, I know... - and put it outside on the balcony. My goal was to "recharge" the soil of my flower pots (unchanged for years), so i put the soil into the box and all my organic wastes (no meat wastes and no citrus peals for it makes the soil acidic). I managed to get a dozen compost worms from a friend and added them into the now complete compost system. It has been 9 months now, and I can't believe how much they eat and how much they have developped : when I turn the compost around (2 times a month), there are countless worms in each shovelful I turn. #proudofmybabies lol
Fun fact : I went to an ecologically sustainable B&B last year, and they produce their own (very) hot water with their compost.
This is amazing! Thank you so much for the suggestion
Alexander Faure really inspiring and helpful for me thank you ☺️
These were perfect tips for those who are starting in this movement (like me ^^). Thank you so much!
Great!! So glad you liked them
Hey! I live in Canada and worm
composting is a normal thing here. You can buy a worm
Compost kit and you put your scraps in a box that has soil and worms. The worms eat the waste and turn it into compost. :) great idea for people w small spaces like flats
I would love a more in depth video on recycling. For me recycling was the most confusing in the beginning.
We have all these numbers on our plastic that has to be sorted and I never understood it. I have noticed a lot of people still don't know what they mean.
Ways to find a place to recycle.
What things can be recycled?
If you have to buy packaged foods what packages are easier to recycle?
that is a really great idea!! Thank you ! I will definitely look into that because I know lots of other people would find that useful too
I don't know the figures but if you're able to find out how much water and energy is used in recycling each material compared to the original production that would be really helpful. I think glass is the best thing to recycle off the top of my head as you can recycle it again and again. Plastics I think you can only recycle once. Not sure.
Betty June
Recycling is the last resort of zero waste. Reuse, up cycle, etc is preferred. Of course refuse and reduce.
The plastic you have you can offer on freecycle for Crafters. If they are going to use plastic it's better they get it from you than buy it new.
I really like that you aren't yelling at the people who can't access stuff or people who are trying but can't succeed. Your whole channel is very chill about it all and very helpful and I appreciate it so much.
just swapped my old plastic dish brush to a non-packaged wooden one ! Your videos continue to inspire me to reduce my waste, plastic especially
That's really great to hear !! Thanks for commenting and watching
More videos on this would be greatly appreciated. I am struggling with zero waste at the moment, especially because a lot of my food comes packaged and some of it is plastic packaging grrr!! I have switched to biodegradable toilet rolls and bamboo toothbrushes, my tampons are organic and biodegradable, I can get all those from my local health food shop which is good. I don't use plastic bags any more and my Dr Bronners covers all my cleaning except my teeth. I still have a long way to go but I'm on the right path which is the most important thing. Any advice for people who don't have access to bulk stores or farmers markets? I have to rely on supermarkets mainly. 😃❤️
Hey Angela! Thank you for your comment, by the sounds of it you are already doing extremely well so definitely be proud of your efforts so far. I have actually made a video on how to reduce your waste without access to bulk stores so definitely go and check that out! You can always buy the biggest packaging possible to reduce multiple waste, or order online (if it works out to be more sustainable). But remember that you can only do the best you can with what you have available to you, so don't beat yourself up. Try reducing your animal product consumption and upping your vegetables, I have found since being vegan that its much easier to buy plant based foods without packaging! Don't worry if this step is too big for you at the moment, reducing is always a slow and steady race xx
Sustainably Vegan Thank you 😊 I've been vegan 6 months and 3 days, best damn decision I ever made 😃❤️
Oh wow thats awesome!! Well then, you're doing amazingly well. So nice to have another Vegan Zero Waster wanananaabe over in these parts
Sustainably Vegan Thank you 😊❤️
People should check with family and friends as well! ☺️ My sister has a compost bin and I don't, so my compost goes to get bin. I just collect it in a metal bowl in the freezer.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rihanna!
In my city we're handed green and blue bags. The green bags are for compost and will be used for biofuel, the blue bags are for plastic that will get recycled, and everyone get a bit of money back when they recycle bottles. I've also noticed that a lot of previously canned food (beans, lentils, corn etc) are now sold in cartonboxes instead. So I am happy that the world is consciously moving forward :)
In regards to Rot, or compost, I have a worm farm for my food scraps, it then gives me 'worm tea' which I used to fertilize my plants!
that is great, would a wonderful cyclical economy you got going on there!!
Thanks for sharing. This movement often seems like a paradox for the reasons you mention here. It seems many people out there promoting the message are very attached to their personal image and the beautiful plastic free photos they post on Instagram and other platforms. I honestly feel like I can't trust some of the popular bloggers in the movement because they are very selective with the information they share, and often times repeat the same generic info without explaining how to practically approach zero waste. For example, if you search pictures of a zero waste kitchen you'll see plenty of lovely photos with stainless steel containers, glass jars, and wooden brushes, along with affiliate links on where to purchase those items. Very few zero waste promoters delve into the physical organization and meal prepping it actually takes to truly keep up a zero waste kitchen. I appreciate your videos because you post useful, practical recipes. A series on zero waste meal prep would be great.
In addition, it seems many people who purchase bulk can never buy all of their vegetables, baked goods, soap, pet supplies, etc in bulk in one location. I personally have this problem where I live. If I'm going to get all the groceries I need to prevent waste for the week, I have to drive all over town. Which not only takes a lot of time, but again feels like a paradox of wasting resources by driving so much. Even if I were to walk or bike, going from place to place would still take a good amount of time no matter the method of transport. Thoughts on this would be great, and tips for scheduling and planning for grocery trips to multiple locations that won't take up the majority of the day.
Katelyn Connell It might help to go to one store a week. That's kind of what I do. I know what I get at wich shop so I plan my grocery list accordingly.
i reuse bread bags(plastic) shake iut any crumbs and double wrap meat to be frozen,cotton old clothes for rags,if i buy some type of food that comes in a plastic container i reuse it if possible,plastic bags from the store i reuse for trash bags or dog waste pickup or even to double wrap meat to freeze.just some quick ones i thought of
Yes please on the zero waste cleaning video!
The first R for us is definitely the hardest. For years we were the house where family members basically dropped stuff off to die. We've been getting firmer and firmer, but that's still the stumbling block for us now.
Its definitely a stumbling block for everyone so don't beat yourself up!! Its all a learning curve and the more we learn and implement and impart info on other people we will get there !
I really enjoy watching you grow into Zero Waste Living. My husband and I started doing this years ago and we reuse as much as we can, repurpose old furniture, buy from Bulk goods stores (Canada), use my sewing machine or hand stitch to fix/repair clothing and many other items, and compost for the garden is a valuable resource; recycling is the last resort. Thrift stores have many well loved items and amazing deals so are fun to shop in. Cooking from scratch is also part of daily life and the slow cooker is a much used item in our kitchen. Learning new skills allows each person to live a simpler life and do it well. I love the points you make and look forward to seeing more videos from you. Thank you!
Yay this comment is so so so great! you are doing incredible things, you're very inspiring!! Its so nice to have people like you come to my channel and watch considering you probably know way more than me! Thank you for being here and contributing to the conversation
so happy you added a part 2 😊
Thanks for coming back to watch it !!
Learn to hand seaw! It helps so much get a small rip in your favorite jeans or have a old shirt you and don't want to throw away. Learn a running stitch or finishing stitch it has helped me divert so much clothes waste. Just a small tip.
The part about not buying a stainless steel bottle if you still have a good plastic one is SO important. I almost made this mistake with a whole bunch of things, thankfully my mother reminded me of what sustainability is
Thank you so much for this videos!! It's great for who's joining us :)
The chemicals used to make plastics aren't regulated, especially in the US. I know this is contradicting what is said in this video, but I recycled mine and bought food grade stainless steel bottles (klean kanteen is great and available at Target or on their website). The harmful chemicals in ALL plastics leech into your food and beverages (especially when heated) and mimic estrogen hormones. There are several documentaries that talk about how damaging plastics really are, even if they are BPA free. If you can, get away from them entirely, they truly are hurting our bodies and are not good for us.
Hi! Whilst I really admire the message and information in this, I think it would help if people were aware of the plastic water bottles that should not be reused, due to the plastics leaching chemicals into the water. Check your BPA numbers. If you have the option to buy your water, or another drink, in a glass bottle, choose that, as it will be much better for your long term health. Keep up the good work! Xxx
I think it is really important to think carefully before buying anything. Ask yourself if you really need it, does this new item serves an unique function that cannot be achieved with what you already have. This is the kind of thinking process that helped me a lot in becoming a conscious buyer.
Thank you so much for your videos, I'm learning so much about zero waste and it's so nice to see that someone is successfully living like this, it gives me hope.
My partner and I have been doing a lot of research about zero waste and plastics and are in the process of recycling all of our old plastics, including water bottles. I know you say that we should keep them and reuse them, reuse is a great idea, but in the US especially reusing plastics is a terrible idea. The US hasn't banned many harmful substances that companies out here use to make plastic. There is no regulation at all and it's scary. Estrogen mimicking chemicals leech into our food and drinks via plastic constantly (especially when heated or when in contact with hot foods and liquids) and is causing all sorts of diseases. There are a lot of plastic water bottles out there that make us feel safe because they say "BPA free", but that is only one out of hundreds of harmful chemicals that are actually banned. So many others such as PET and PETE are used instead but are just as bad. Remember, plastic is man made and because of that is severely flawed, especially in the US.
Food grade stainless steel is the best way to go at this point. Klean Kanteen is the only solution my partner and I have found so far that provides safe water bottles. They can be purchased at Target in the states and online. Please, do your own research into this and stay away from it as much as you can. You can always start with the documentary A Plastic Ocean on Netflix. They have a lot of great information.
I love your tip to use up what you already have and then replace it with a more sustainable alternative. Although I did get a plastic colander but it came from our local sharing shed where you can drop off stuff and get anything for free. It is monitored and I thought well at least it isn't going to landfill. I also try to reuse anything especially plastic containers and cutlery as much as possible and do have most of the stuff in your previous video, my boys and I thrift as much as possible and their birds even use old change mats from when they were babies as cage mats ( the boys are 12 and 10 now) and their cat uses their baby bowls for his food.
Just watched Parts I and II...excellent! I love your intelligent and relaxed style :) I'm on the journey....and these videos have been very helpful!
Yaaas such a good follow up to the first video!! It is so important we do all of these before buying new things as you said !! Ps. your voice is SO beautiful and soothing, I could listen to you talk all day... xxxx
Aw thank you
A video on composting would be amazing! I would thrive from that video. Great tips! I've been trying to go zero waste. I've been giving away clothing to friends to minimize my "stuff" and stress. I recently had a garage sale that was kind of a bust and a lot of stuff went to Goodwill. Thank you!
About Composting in small flats: a bokashi bin or a worm composter are two good options
Love the tip about t-shirts!! I think I'll turn mine into reusable tote bags for groceries.
Can you do more parts?? You are so so helpful!!! xxx
Lots more to come!
yay your zero waste videos are my favorite. I've learned so much from you xx
I am definitely looking forward to a zero waste cleaning video, and I'd love a more comprehensive guide to zero waste travel. I know you've done a video on it before but I'm curious about what to do while on a longer trip; i.e. long enough to need to cook and grocery shop but not so long that I can invest in a bunch of zero waste tools that don't travel well (like jars, diy tools, etc). Thanks Immy!
Your videos are so informative and helpful, thank you so much! Plus your voice is so nice to listen to, and your teeth are lovely!! I have so much support for you and for zero waste and veganism and minimalism
For composting I use, in Russia, EM compost bin, EM for effective microorganisms. I believe there’re some alternatives in every country. And I also know about worm-composting. You can also buy special boxes for this. But they’re more expensive.
I learned about the 5 Rs when I read "Zero waste home" at the beginning of last year, but I'd love if you could make a separate video on composting (tips and tricks and general guidelines). Unfortunately here in Berlin is not possible to bring compost to recycling stations, so I am organizing myself to ask for a compost bin that can be emptied directly at my place by the recycling company. Btw... we don't own any actual glass because we only use glass jars! :) Awesome video!
After watching a bunch of your videos i mentioned to my mom about trying to include some zero waste in our life, since i know my mom and sister would never fully commit to it and im not old enough to be on my own. She said yes though!! I talked to her about doing some of the basic things and i’m quite excited to start transitioning into the zero waste lifestyle. I hope that when i’m old enough that I can fully commit to it on my own! Thank you for being so helpful !!
Well said! I'm glad you want to press the fact that we should reuse and zero waste isn't about having a bunch of fancy zero waste items, but rather actually paying attention to what we consume and waste. :)
Using the 5 R’s as a “template” is a very practical way to think of incorporating this philosophy into our lifestyle on a daily basis. Immy It’s fun to go back to some of your OG videos like this one and remember the basics. It makes me realize how far we’ve all come. Thanks for this one, it was great. Love your passion and sincerity 💜
I just turned an old pair of sweat pants into reusable produce bags. The legs were so easy to make into bags because only one side had to be sown up. The seat of the sweats were the only part too badly worn out so became a rag. And I got the sweats second hand to begin with. You are very inspiring. Keep up the good work
Yeeeesss please!! Zero waste cleaning part!! I am so struggling with that!! :D thank you for inspiring me
Your videos are really helpful and you explain everything in a way that's also motivating. I've just started researching about zero waste lifestyle and started to make changes. Keep up the good work, you are definitely my favourite zero waste youtuber. Love from Hammersmith :)
+Niki Ivan ❤️❤️❤️
You mentioned that this video should've come first...you can call this the series "prequel." Great content! Keep it up! 🌱
Me encanta todos estos tips, cada día intento aportar mi granito de arena, gracias x involucrarte x el bien del planeta!! Saludos desde Córdoba Argentina!
Another video on composting please! (And maybe how to do a balcony compost for small apartments?)
Here in tucson theres a few organizations thatll pick up compost like a trash service. Look at things through a local university or other groups google is your friend
I started with giving up straws but sadly I kinda stopped there.. I mean I try with little things but I don't take a big move
thanks for the encouragement
I love your videos so much and I've only seen two. You are my hero. Sadly I'm only sixteen and live in Mexico so it's really hard to find some things but i will try my best to help out
Love these videos! Moving out for the first time next year, so will have to buy a lot of stuff. Watching zero waste videos so that I can make good choices from the start!
Oh no, Linda McCartney foods almost all contain unsustainable palm oil, check the ingredients list :( I thought because they were all vegetarian and vegan they would make ethical ingredient choices but sadly they don't. Try to find some bulk store that sells TVP (dry soy protein chunks) and make vegan sausages zero waste and orangutan friendly :D
That's a real shame! I think its important to also support companies that have made big steps to help the vegan / cruelty free movement and highlight their faults in a positive way so they can continue to move to a more sustainable process. I obviously disagree with palm oil, but I want to help companies who are paving the way to keep going and continue to grow an hopefully move away from unsustainable products like palm oil!
Yes please to a video on composting. I've never attempted this before. Also live in a flat but I have a backyard. What kind of equipment needed, how long does it take? Do you put all plant food matter in it? Thanks for the beginners guide, I'm a noob zero.
your vids are very helpful. Unfortunatelly my family does not support me much in zero waste. On the other hand we can hardly find unpacked cheese and ham in a good quality
Wikira K go vegan! Animal agriculture is very wasteful. Check out Cowspiracy the film ❤
This is brilliantly helpful! I wish I lived in London, I'm a bit jelly! I'm really enjoying learning all about the movement and I've just started. I've been vegan for five years now and I just want to take my ethical living a bit further. ❤️
5 years!! Wow that is amazing!! I was in the same boat as you, being vegan for a while and wanting to extend my reach - then I found Lauren Singer's ted talk on youtube! I would def recommend watching.
Sustainably Vegan it's funny you should mention that, I've already watched a bunch of hers and Bea's talks. They're so inspiring! I've also joined a whole bunch of fb groups which really helps.
Sustainably Vegan it's funny you should mention that, I've already watched a bunch of hers and Bea's talks. They're so inspiring! I've also joined a whole bunch of fb groups which really helps.
Great video! Appreciate being thorough on each of the R's including explanations and examples.
I subscribed after watching the first video from this series. I will be moving out soon and I want to prepare to live a zero waste and vegan lifestyle when I'm out. Watching your videos reminds me how much easier this actually than it seems. I can do this. :)
yaaaas girl you absolutely can!! xx
A composting video sure would be useful :) And I'm looking forward to the cleaning one too!
I'm so happy I found your channel!!
Enjoyed this very much :) And your hair looks so healthy!
Thanks Em
If you put banana peel in water for a few days, it makes a good fertiliser for plants
A composting video would be very helpful! Thank you!
Looking forward to Part 3, Zero Waste cleaning. Keep up the good work!
Liked before watching. Thank you for all your videos they're really helpful✨
Also I would like to know : when you're out (or on holidays for example) and you go grocery shopping without having brought cotton bags with you because you didn't think you would go to the grocery store, do you still buy packaged food or buy fruits and veggies into plastic bags? I've been on holidays for 2 weeks and the quantity of plastic I've used drives me mad... but I don't know how to do... I'm sorry if you've already talked about this in another video, I've forgotten! And I hope you understand my question. Lots of love to you beauty❤️❤️
pleasant non-judgmental perspective. i can so more. thank you.
Would love a video on composting, this is a great series ☺️ xx
This video was so helpful! I was curious if you have ever looked into veganism or what you think of it, I only thought of this when you mentioned recycling cardboard from sausage at 6:40 I'm not sure where you get your meat but in the states, it's difficult to get ethically raised meat. There's a Netflix documentary called "what the health" that gives a lot of insight to where our pork comes from. Since then I have completely given up pork as to not contribute to North Carolina's pig's sewer problem. Have also limited my meat consumption. Great video!
Hey! Thanks for your comment. I am actually vegan and have been fro 5 years! In the UK Linda McCartney sausages are vegan sausages - sorry I should have made that clearer! I always forget that no only British people watch my videos haha !!
YAS GIRL LOVED THIS ONE TOO!
Oh cutie! Thanks for coming back to watch the next one
I love your videos and I'm very inspired to start a zero wast lifestyle! I know I can't do a lot for now, but I'll definitely give the first step for it! Thank you sooo much!!!!
I am going plastic free. I give away a lot of things to people who want them and getting plastic-free options second hand. I think that is the best option :)
Great idea!
This came at such the perfect moment! I feel like we would be friends in real life. So many commonalities. :)
Great video! Yes, as you said: it can be a bit difficult in another countries. I live in Paraguay - Southamerica, and seems that everything is planned for you to toss. All these plastic and no where to recicle, etc. But, everyone can do something, right? Thanks for encouraging us to such a noble lifestyle.
I would love to learn about composting!
You are such a beautiful person. I love watching your videos!
will you do a video on where to shop zero waste in the UK?
i've seen a few shops in london, but not many ~
You're so awesome! Thank you for sharing this! 💚💚
Thanks for commenting!!
I've watched quite a few of your videos now and I really like them. You are always so nice and thoughtful ^^. Just wanted to let you know that I'm subscribed to your channel now.
It would be great if you would make a video about composting. I live in a small flat without balcony and my freezer is only as big as a loaf of bread...so putting my organical waste in there is not an option for me. At the moment I put food waste in an old plastic box of which the lid isn't leekproof anymore but it smells really bad. So I'm not sure what to do.
There's no farmer's market in my town but my neighbour told me about a packagefree-shop not far away. I'm soo excited to go there today for the first time xD
I'd really love to hear more about composting! :)
So composting isn't really possible for someone living on a boat. What general tips or recommendations do you for living on the water? I am trying to learn more about zero waste because of my environmental concerns but also I retire in few years and I plan on sailing around the word for the foreseeable future. Thanks and love your videos.
Wish I had watched this before I just order a new stainless steel water bottle (I actually I ordered 3 !!!) when I already have a plastic one....
Don't feel bad about getting rid of your plastic. In the US they don't regulate the chemicals used to create plastic, so really it's better to get rid of it. Plastic isn't a safe material and will actually leech harmful chemicals into your beverages (especially if it's hot) and will hurt you. Even though it says BPA free on it that doesn't mean it's okay to use. There is a lot of research out there that shows that ALL plastic is harmful and releases toxins including an estrogen mimicking agent that leads to serious diseases. So all in all, you really did the right thing. Nicely done!
Your better off using stainless steel but dont forget to think for yourself and consider what options are best for you and the planet before just following a video. Hopefully you gave your plastic water bottle to someone who buys disposable individual serving water bottles, so that they could move up a notch!
What do you do about things like tissues for blowing your nose? A reusable handkerchief? I'm trying to reduce my waste, and I use a lot of tissues so I thought I would ask!
I wish I was in an area where unpackaged things weren't so scarce and recycling was a thing. There are no recycling places anywhere near my area :,(
You're dam right. Just because you can buy it, doesn't mean you need it.
I know you don't have curly hair, but do you have any advice for women of color with kinky and very curly hair? I have so many hair products but sadly it's a whole load of plastic. I want to be zero waste so badly, but I just can't imagine giving up certain products.
I actually have really curly hair!! I just blow dry it! I would say experiment with lots of different things - women with kinky hair have told me that coconut oil doesn't work for them so maybe try olive oil? My hair is easy to deal with so my advice is probably redundant :(
Im a teenager and still live with my parents so can you make a video about how to be an eco-minamilist when you are kid, and ways to declutter!?
how do you know that the waste Lush produces in making their shampoo bars, for example, (which she recommends in part I) isn't more than buying a plastic recyclable bottle of shampoo?
Remember that waste is created in the recycling process-- package-free products like a lush shampoo bar avoid this. I would guess that Lush's aim to use more natural ingredients and fewer chemicals means that less waste is produced in the process of creating/extracting those chemicals, but I don't know for a fact. Definitely something worth researching!
I would love to see a video on where to get rid of stuff when you are first starting out. Clothes and furniture are easy to find another home for. What do I do though, for example, about this razor holder that I have NEVER used. They come with every reusable razor, so I can't imagine I'm the only one with the problem. Is it just one more addition to the landfill? This is only one of the many items that I can't figure out how to dispose of. Any ideas, suggestions, or links you can recommend?
i’ve gotten my mom to help me try to go zero waste! at first she was not sure but she wants to try now too! also what should i do if i don’t have that great of stores for zero waste? i have some stores that have bulk but not a lot of things me and my mom use a lot. there is very little pasta and no bread that isn’t packaged, etc. we’ve been using reusable grocery bags and stuff like that for a while so at least that’s a good start!!
Hey everyone! I recently moved to Germany and I am getting more and more interested in the zero waste lifestyle. Yet, I am wondering how common is it to bring your own bags for fruit and vegetables to the supermarket around here? I have never seen anyone doing it (I usually go to Lidl, Aldi, Rewe...) and I don't want to get in trouble for doing so... Specially because I cannot speak any German, so it would be difficult to explain...
These videos help me so much thank you!!!
An in-depth video of how to composte would be great.
so on another video i saw you said you regret getting new mason jars, but what about if you don’t have anything to use for stuff like that at all? my mom really only recycles everything!
Do you ever miss take out? I'm trying to be more zero waste but the one thing I am struggling with is not getting takeout. Yes some of them come in recyclable packaging but most of the time there is always one thing or part of the packaging that isn't recyclable or compostable. What are your thoughts on this?
haha yes definitely! I just choose to make an evening of it and go out instead!
You could try taking your own container to the Chinese restaurant etc. If you let them know what you are doing I'm sure they won't mind and you might even get a discount! Also bring your own cutlery and ask for no plastic cutlery!
Amen!!
+Elsa Rhae 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 thanks for watching Elsa 💚💚💚
u are amazing...u totally changed my mindset...thanks for sharing this vedio...keep it up...😊😊
I'd love to see a video on composting! :D
Can you make a video about how to become zero waste as a kid, I'm 13 and my parents think that this is too hard work
Please help
It's definitely a lot to take in and seems near impossible, especially when so many things bombard you at the beginning. Maybe do some additional research about what is available in your local stores. Go shopping with your parents and suggest some minor changes when they pick out those certain items.
There are some places that dispose of plastic bags properly, like Target and Whole Foods for example. If you have them, you can take all of the plastic bags that pile up in the kitchen and properly recycle them at those stores. There are also stores that reward you for bringing in your own recyclable bags and give you $.05 off of your purchase per bag you bring in! Canvas bags can be bought in bulk at this site and are very inexpensive: www.cheaptotes.com/canvas-tote-bags.html
It'll take small changes over time to accomplish this kind of lifestyle and even if you aren't completely zero waste, you're still helping the environment and showing some companies that you no longer want to purchase their plastic products which can do a lot. Good luck!!
I'm 14 and I want to go mainly zero waste, but I am not allowed to compost. I feel like it can be really hard because everything seems to come in plastic. Is there anything I can do with things like extra food scraps?
Love your video. Thanks for sharing
Do you have any advice on keeping vegetables fresh in the fridge I used recyclable plastic bags but this too just doesn't seem sustainable . Thank you 🌿💚
jessica lua idk if this is what keeps my veggies fresh, but i put a few pieces of paper towel and the bottom of the drawers in the fridge to suck up extra moisture so they don't mold. I'm going to experiment with tea towels though to be more sustainable. But you could try paper towel first and just set the veggies on top. hope that helps
jessica lua I use containers with inserts that have holes. I keep plastic to a minimum but these containers last for years and years and they keep my fruits & veggies longer so less waste and less trips to the store.
Love what you are doing! Thank You