Or cups for cold drinks too. I have some 30 ounce stainless steel cups that were only $10. One is always filled and refilled with free ice water, one with juice or tea. No need to buy plastic cups and bottles of water and juice. Stainless steel this time of year will keep your beverage cold a long time, even overnight. As long as they are clean (washed beforehand), most restaurants and coffee shops will allow you to put water or your drink in it also.
my mother literally washes and reuses her cups from McDonald and reuses water bottles refilling them, and using them the next day or freezes them for ice water.
Lacey Kean yeah but u can’t use your plastic cups as often as a glass or a bottle you bought in the store and all in all I think the amount of waste she produced in one day was too much also there are so many ways to reduce that and i’m really shocked after seeing that
That's so funny, because here we have bottle recycle machines in most stores. 1 bottle usually equals 0.15 dollars, so you're reusing your bottles, but also getting paid. Such a great system tbh!
I take reusable grocery bags everywhere. If you are crafty you can make your own, or you can get some cheap ones at most grocery stores. I also use mesh produce bags.
i appreciate you doing this. thank you for showing different people tackling zero waste. Being hispanic my family says things like thats not for “us” everyday while im loweing my impact. once again, thank you.
this was such a great video! ways i reduce my trash: -take a cloth bag to go general shopping -take reusable grocery bags when grocery shopping -take metal straws with me -take my keep cup (for coffee) -switched to a bamboo toothbrush -reusable water bottle and lunch box -metal cutlery -thinx period reusable panties ok ok i’ll stop ahaha
@Jazzmin Sharp bamboo toothbrushes are naturally antimicrobial! this attribute ensures that bacterial growth is limited extremely. they're also much better for the environment, as Grey N. stated in how they break down and their sustainability :))
@Jazzmin Sharp I dont know where you live but I always look at tjmaxx first because they are significantly cheaper. Also remember to use the toothbrush you have first.
0:20 "Zero-waste means trying to send as little as possible to landfill". Where I live (Sweden) only 0,5 % of the waste goes to landfills. 4:33 "Only 9 % of plastic actually gets recycled". Here it´s 44 %.
Reducing something is more effective than recycling it anyway though. Because recycling still has costs of transport, melting it down and using it again which all takes energy.
I literally only use plastic plates once a year... I'm Australian and it isn't normal to use that much plastic plates. Plastic cups are a little more common, but even then not much.
At My moms house we don't use paper plates because we can just wash the dishes so they are a waste of money. At my dads house we use regular plates for meals and paper plates or paper towels for snacks. I try not to but sometimes I'm lazy
So...reusable plates eh? Like...regular plates? The ones you just have to get your ass up for once and clean afterwards instead of immediately throwing them away? This is seriously sad to watch.
It's amazing how many workplaces go straight for disposables, though. I use normal plates at home, but I go to the office and they provide lunch and it's all paper plates and plastic forks. THEY HAVE A DISHWASHER. I use their normal plates all the time! A lot of it is just disposable culture.
The thing is that regular plates and cutlery seem to be a huge deal to her. Don't know if that's all just made up or not but if it's not then something's going pretty wrong
Hey she’s trying. Its the way they were brought up, its the culture. Eating off the single use plates and eating with single use utensils is normal to them but shes making an effort. Not everybody’s environment is the same. Just because I didn’t grow up that way doesn’t mean I wouldn’t have if I lived in the US.
@@leab.6600 but you would think that in a pseudo-progressive environment such as buzzfeed, these simple things are known to exist. It's like she just arose from a cave of ignorance
Love that you guys are working towards tackling this. The hardest part for me on my journey has been other people like the bartender in this video asking, "Are you Serious?" when I'm trying to refuse plastic. Yes, I'm serious about saving the planet!
How is being environmentally friendly for the rich, you buy 1 reusable straw, cup, and just use a regular plate... and as far as diet goes, beans and rice is so cheap and very environmentally friendly 👌
That's the style of pants, they have a fold over button up front which makes them appear a bit like that. ROSY_KARMA, what do you mean when you say "Ew"?
@Rosy, not sure you're watching the right channel if you want everyone to fit into a one style. They celebrate individuality and freedom of expression and positive acceptance. Not sure they or most of the world care about fitting into European aesthetics or standards, I think it's great that they have confidence and feel good about themselves and what they're wearing, hope you feel confident and good about yourself and your appearance too 🙂
I think she is not necessarily talking about race or rather the socioeconomic status that typically comes with being black, which is poor. They often buy the cheapest items so they are able to be sustained which come with packaging and or eat fast food because it's cheap and easy
it kinda does. it has a lot to do with the general culture of black people. not so much anymore, but i've heard stories of people getting made fun of for wanting to go vegetarian. i'm not really sure why, but it's definitely a thing
Here are some of the ways I reduce waste. - I bring my yeti bottle everywhere - I leave reusable cups at my work - always keep a compact reusable bag on me - I carry utensils in my bag - I always have a regular straw and boba straw in my bag - I leave a laundry basket in my car to carry groceries in place of bagging everything - I use lush packaging free products - I use cloth cotton rounds for toner and makeup remover
@@KatLoch honestly the dollar store. They come in a few colors and work just fine. Walmart also sells knock off eraser things that I use that work great as well.
Auri and I are honestly kindred spirits. I would be super excited to help people reduce their trash! I'd also love to see Auri start a conversation about the trash we don't see, like the cardboard boxes and plastic that things get shipped to stores in.
I LOVE HER VOICE....like her voiice is so calming and relaxing,love her edit:so i have 120 likes and im like so suprised and happy that people agree that her voice is so beutiful,so um thank you
I loved this video! I’ve been doing my best to live zero waste for the past 3 years and it takes a lot of readjusting of habits and diet but overall it’s so worth it. I’m eating healthier, spending my money less and more wisely, and being more grateful for what I have. What really helps me is reusable mesh bags for when buying loose veggies and fruit. I also ALWAYS carry a water bottle and have a spare container or two in my car. Looking forward to your next video xx
AAL she actually said it’s “mostly for”, not only for white/rich/privileged - so she’s aware that there are POCs that are rich and privileged as well. In general though, her perspective isn’t too far off base. Considering food deserts mainly are located in communities of color, zero waste isn’t an option for many non-white people. They don’t even have access to grocery stores, produce, clean water. So they don’t have the option to buy bulk items, avoid plastic, etc.
Joyce and Auri are both such treasures. Also, please wash anything you're going to recycle! I was fortunately raised in a low-waste household, but it always shocks me to see how most people don't know the basics about recycling!
If there's too much food on it, it cannot be recycled. That's why you wash your Taco Bell cups before recycle and don't recycle pizza boxes even though they are cardboard. You can also chuck aluminum aerosol cans like air fresheners, hairspray, and shaving cream in the recycling bin. It's also helpful to check with the company that takes your recycling. They usually have guidelines.
@@BlakRainbow39 my local recycling company doesn't take aerosols cans and any other plastic besides 1 and 2. Taco bell and most other fast food cups are number 5, so I can't recycle those. It's better to just use a reusable cup, some people give me strange looks but they usually fill it for me. Always check your local recycling company's guidelines.
It depends. Technically you don't for glass and metal but many recyclers just expect that anyway and reject the dirty stuff. But to give you an idea of how clean most plastics need to be to recycle. Plastic WATER bottles go through three cleaning cycles before being turned into resin beads. Any food packaging or condiment bottle isn't going to recycle unless you washing it completely.
My husband and I started a compost and it has significantly reduced our waste (we do live in a smaller community so we have space to do this). Plus we get great dirt for our plants. Also it helps working in a business that promotes recycling and using reusable products. They provide plates and utensils etc.
I brought a plate and tea carafe to keep at work and have a cutlery roll and water bottle/straw in my bag every day. Just those items replace the most frequent causes of waste. BuzzFeed produces a lot of content that promotes purchasing trendy items, ordering things online, and generally consuming more. I think it's great that they produce so many videos about sustainability as well. It's definitely helping to scratch the surface for a huge audience who may choose to dig deeper. Keep these videos coming, Auri!
Some of the trash could’ve been terracycled (an alternate type of recycling where companies buy waste to reuse it), which is so underrrated and a huge step in reducing waste put in landfills! I recommend looking into it! It allows you to recycle plastic eating utensils, personal hygiene items, straws, corks, caps, coffee waste, k cups, etc...
My city has a 7 step waste program so most people here strive to be as trash free as possible. In fact each house is only allowed (i think) 6 trash bags in a 2 week period. The rest is divided up into compost, cardboard, newspapers, recycling, house hold special waste (chemicals, batteries, paint, leftover motor oil etc) which is taken to a special depot, electronics which are taken to another depot, wood and large items such as appliances and furniture. Its really easy to be consciously trash free!
I really like how they went about this video of having her collect her trash first and then talk about exactly where her issues with waste are and then presenting her the challenge of just going zero waste for a day
I’d just like to say that sustainability wouldn’t require millions of people doing zero waste perfectly but rather millions of people doing it imperfectly. I related w/ her when she mentioned feeling powerless when coming f2f w/ environmental issues but if we all do our parts how little they may be, sustainability is attainable!
I love to see that people are interested in zero waste. People come from very different backgrounds ( including culture/ race, etc). I am Hispanic and in my family, when I grew up- recycling has never been a topic or a concern. So, now that I'm an adult ( lol, "adult"), and zero waste awareness is more out there- I find myself trying to make better choices for our earth. I'm not perfect at it yet, but I know I'm trying. Thanks, girls for doing this video!
One thing I've heard said a lot is that it would be better if a lot of people did "zero waste" or "low waste" imperfectly rather than just a few people doing "zero waste" perfectly. Lots of people making small changes and constant effort is better. I'm not always good about bringing reusable bags to the grocery store (I need to get better about that), but one thing I've gotten very good at is bringing my lunch to work in all reusable containers (glass food containers, mason jars, and beeswax wrappers). I always bring a cloth napkin (which is now my preference over disposable) and my own cutlery. I also bring a metal beverage container that holds my hot coffee in the morning, but then I rinse out with soap and water and use for ice water for the rest of the day so I don't have to use disposable cups at work. The ticket in the video reminded me of a week recently when I had to commute by train a lot, and I used their app for the first time so I didn't have to fiddle with paper tickets... I'm not realizing that that's also zero/low waste! :)
Joyce and Auri out here doing the real work and look at Joyce coming with the real questions "zero waste is for the white and rich" Yas! Thank you for addressing and showing we can all be making steps for the planet! 👏👏👏 PS I'm sitting here with a trash bag belted to me until tomorrow and I'm sad about my leftovers, esp since I don't want to eat peppers
Such a good video! I love these changes and would LOVE to see Buzzfeed put more time, money and energy on sustainability and resources to help them manage it. Ari is a crucial part of Buzzfeed and I seriously want to see more kinds of her. Seems like Joyce is the next one!
peachiplum being environmentally aware is typically only seen in developed country’s and places with better education . In many Poor country’s its not even a topic.
I understand your dismay, but I think that a very crucial aspect of the zero waste movement is that because it is not widespread at the moment, access to bulk food stores and the ability to reach the areas where these food stores are located very much depends on socioeconomic status. That might not always be demarcated by race, but in America we cannot divide the zero waste movement from the economic oppression so often faced by people of color. We do share this planet, and it should be a greater priority for each of us to consider, however it is also crucial to consider first the pressing situations of poverty. Bless up 🙏
When it comes to periods, switch to a cup or cloth pads. It's something that gets overlooked and periods create A LOT of waste over the years. Try using a bamboo toothbrush (they're compostable!) or an electric one if you're not already using one. I highly recommend a Sodastream if you drink a lot of soft drinks. I have one and gave my mom one. They cut down on costs sooooo much!! Plus the bottles you use to carbonate are recyclable in a few years of use. I only buy soap from Lush and store soap bars in their steel tins. Also - you can get foldable cutlery and straws to keep on you that don't take up much space. Ditch makeup wipes and try the Makeup Eraser or Erase Your Face cloths. Use reusable canvas or cotton bags for shopping instead of taking plastic bags. Learn to say "no straw, thanks!" in restaurants. Reusable coffee travel mugs and water bottles are a must. Try a stainless steel safety razor for shaving instead of those expensive disposables. These are easy, cheap swaps that anyone can do. Use what you have until it wears out and then purchase a zero waste option.
I use metal straws, wooden cutlery ( fork, spoon and chopsticks) and I carry a water bottel and flask with me at all times😁. Me and my sister have been trying to go without one use plastic since last summer and it's going pretty well!!
Now, this is a real Zero waste journey! Keep it going! Btw, I noticed that I manage to keep most of my day zero-waste except for when I go the movies there is where I get low points because most of the time Its not planned I just go, so being ready even when you dont think you might use something is the best option!
We collect the caps of plastic water bottles in Turkey. When you reach enough bottle caps, the recycling centers gives wheelchairs to people with disabilities in return for the bottle caps that you collect
Reusable plates? As in, normal people plates!
Jasmine Mallaby lol ikr
I said the same thing when it got to that part
At work though normal people don't use at home plates at work normally
I thought the same thing but earlier in the video she was using disposable plates like for the bagel so it makes sense that they’d specify
@@Thewomanfromrevelation12 Ummm - no, at normal work there are normal, re-usable plates available.
Travel cup (for hot drinks), glass water bottle, bamboo toothbrush, bar soap & shampoo, metal straws, travel utensils 💕
Or cups for cold drinks too. I have some 30 ounce stainless steel cups that were only $10. One is always filled and refilled with free ice water, one with juice or tea. No need to buy plastic cups and bottles of water and juice. Stainless steel this time of year will keep your beverage cold a long time, even overnight. As long as they are clean (washed beforehand), most restaurants and coffee shops will allow you to put water or your drink in it also.
All right! That's the spirit!
It’s so ironic that they use a *plastic* bag 😂
Some plastic bags are recyclable (even though most recycling does not get recycled)
And she was wearing plastic gloves 🧤
Don't worry she reuses her gloves.
😂😂😂😂
Courtney MacLaren that was silicone glove and can be recycled
Americans are crazy to me? She couldn’t finish her bagel so she didn’t keep it for later but decided to throw it away?
And all those plastic cups???
K K because zero waste is only for the white privileged don’t you know😂
my mother literally washes and reuses her cups from McDonald and reuses water bottles refilling them, and using them the next day or freezes them for ice water.
Lacey Kean yeah but u can’t use your plastic cups as often as a glass or a bottle you bought in the store and all in all I think the amount of waste she produced in one day was too much also there are so many ways to reduce that and i’m really shocked after seeing that
That's so funny, because here we have bottle recycle machines in most stores. 1 bottle usually equals 0.15 dollars, so you're reusing your bottles, but also getting paid. Such a great system tbh!
Ya, we are pretty weird 😂
We really need to get more people educated and practicing this no trash lifestyle
@Marie DC Going Zero Waste was a great blog to read when I first started researching. 🌱
@Marie DC Trash is for Tossers is also an amazing blog. It was started by Lauren Singer who has fit her last 6 years of fresh in a jar.
I take reusable grocery bags everywhere. If you are crafty you can make your own, or you can get some cheap ones at most grocery stores. I also use mesh produce bags.
Yeah, reusable grocery bags are just $1 here
Representation is really important for inspiring more people to make a different and care for our environment! Thanks Joyce & Auri!
i appreciate you doing this. thank you for showing different people tackling zero waste.
Being hispanic my family says things like thats not for “us” everyday while im loweing my impact. once again, thank you.
Jalitza Nieves we can all do little things to make a difference. Keep going!! I’ll join you.
this was such a great video! ways i reduce my trash:
-take a cloth bag to go general shopping
-take reusable grocery bags when grocery shopping
-take metal straws with me
-take my keep cup (for coffee)
-switched to a bamboo toothbrush
-reusable water bottle and lunch box
-metal cutlery
-thinx period reusable panties
ok ok i’ll stop ahaha
@Jazzmin Sharp bamboo is more of a renewable and available resource than plastic. Also is breaks down a lot quicker. :)
@Jazzmin Sharp bamboo toothbrushes are naturally antimicrobial! this attribute ensures that bacterial growth is limited extremely. they're also much better for the environment, as Grey N. stated in how they break down and their sustainability :))
@Jazzmin Sharp I dont know where you live but I always look at tjmaxx first because they are significantly cheaper. Also remember to use the toothbrush you have first.
dont switch to a bamboo toothbrush rn. reuse what you have before you buy a new one
I reduced my trash by leaving my husband 💁♀️😂
AND I OOP-
Your husband deserved better
@@shwave8503 spoiler: there was no husband. It was a joke. But go off lol
*surposed pikachu face*
Red Bisou LMAO GOOD ONE😂😂
Video Message: Oh, let's be conscious about what we waste.
Comments: i SAw yOUr bTS shiRt
Guilherme Rodrigues I like her shirt 👌🏽
pfft me
That’s the first thing I saw
𝔹𝕋𝕊 𝔹𝕒𝕟𝕒𝕟𝕒𝕄𝕚𝕝𝕜 that’s why I clicked on the video. I say Joyce and bts
@@minfires8686 same
0:20 "Zero-waste means trying to send as little as possible to landfill".
Where I live (Sweden) only 0,5 % of the waste goes to landfills.
4:33 "Only 9 % of plastic actually gets recycled".
Here it´s 44 %.
Go 🇸🇪!!
Damn Sweden, on top of their stuff.
Sweden has some clean air
Her statistic is worldwide. A lot of "recycled" plastic is just sold to developing Asian countries, some of which recycle it, and some throw it out.
Reducing something is more effective than recycling it anyway though. Because recycling still has costs of transport, melting it down and using it again which all takes energy.
"I am excited to see all your trash"
"you know what that's the most romantic thing anyone has ever said to me"
That's how I found out my mom doesn't like my dating habits.
Being proud of not using plastic plates/cutlery is so weird to me
Is it as common to use plastic plates/cutlery in America as I imagine?
In the workplace it is, but not at home.
depends on the family, some families eat off plastic plates but not all
I literally only use plastic plates once a year... I'm Australian and it isn't normal to use that much plastic plates. Plastic cups are a little more common, but even then not much.
At My moms house we don't use paper plates because we can just wash the dishes so they are a waste of money. At my dads house we use regular plates for meals and paper plates or paper towels for snacks. I try not to but sometimes I'm lazy
Most people I know in America uses reusable plates so idk
"what about the BiRdS...and the BEES!!??"
Yeah that's true. How do you zero waste condoms?
So...reusable plates eh?
Like...regular plates?
The ones you just have to get your ass up for once and clean afterwards instead of immediately throwing them away?
This is seriously sad to watch.
It's amazing how many workplaces go straight for disposables, though. I use normal plates at home, but I go to the office and they provide lunch and it's all paper plates and plastic forks. THEY HAVE A DISHWASHER. I use their normal plates all the time! A lot of it is just disposable culture.
If place like buzzfeed lets their +500 employees to eat on dispossible plates every day I don't think we can save this planet :(((
The thing is that regular plates and cutlery seem to be a huge deal to her. Don't know if that's all just made up or not but if it's not then something's going pretty wrong
Hey she’s trying. Its the way they were brought up, its the culture. Eating off the single use plates and eating with single use utensils is normal to them but shes making an effort. Not everybody’s environment is the same. Just because I didn’t grow up that way doesn’t mean I wouldn’t have if I lived in the US.
@@leab.6600 but you would think that in a pseudo-progressive environment such as buzzfeed, these simple things are known to exist. It's like she just arose from a cave of ignorance
*So is no one going to talk about the height difference LOL*
사랑Txtwice why would they? Obviously one is short and one is tall.
In all their videos I always get distracted about how small she looks haha
It really bothered me (not in a bad way" But those two girls are COMPLETE composites personally wise and appearance wise ahaha
Love that you guys are working towards tackling this. The hardest part for me on my journey has been other people like the bartender in this video asking, "Are you Serious?" when I'm trying to refuse plastic. Yes, I'm serious about saving the planet!
How is being environmentally friendly for the rich, you buy 1 reusable straw, cup, and just use a regular plate... and as far as diet goes, beans and rice is so cheap and very environmentally friendly 👌
Uhmmm... Rice isn't too enviromentally friendly. It needs a lot of water to grow and it's shipped to America from Asia..
You don't even need to buy that stuff. Everyone already owns them or you can get them free nearly anywhere
Were Joyce’s pants unbuttoned in the first minute of the video 😭😭😭
That’s Meee
Booboo DaFoo I saw that too. Thought I was The only one.
Ew
That's the style of pants, they have a fold over button up front which makes them appear a bit like that. ROSY_KARMA, what do you mean when you say "Ew"?
@@MissKatieOneEighty Idk where you live that it's a trend to have unbuttoned pants, but in Europe it sure is considered disgusting & unprofessional.
@Rosy, not sure you're watching the right channel if you want everyone to fit into a one style. They celebrate individuality and freedom of expression and positive acceptance. Not sure they or most of the world care about fitting into European aesthetics or standards, I think it's great that they have confidence and feel good about themselves and what they're wearing, hope you feel confident and good about yourself and your appearance too 🙂
She protec
She attac
most of all she got the earths back
Damn i love this girl; she is so open about trying new things
Rafaela Scheiwiller agreed!!
I love this video
Sometimes we don't think about how much trash we make everyday
I dont know you
I don’t know you
Thank you for featuring the beautiful Joyce and Auri, This could be my new favorite duo!!!
*THAT "NO STRAW PLAESE" SHIRT THO*
Yaaass
I want one!
And try to ask for paper cups instead of the plastic ones!
@@trumpetsandturtles aren't paper cups lined with plastic?
Afia Benewaa neither are great but less plastic is still better than complete plastic
Saving the earth ain't have nothing to do with race sis 💆🏻♀️😩
I think she is not necessarily talking about race or rather the socioeconomic status that typically comes with being black, which is poor. They often buy the cheapest items so they are able to be sustained which come with packaging and or eat fast food because it's cheap and easy
Alecia W. Exactly. Thank you. Things like ramen noodles and chinese take out included.
Exactly lol 🤦♀️ people seriously have to bring race into almost everything’s my and it’s irritating. That’s my opinion tho.
ik??????
it kinda does. it has a lot to do with the general culture of black people. not so much anymore, but i've heard stories of people getting made fun of for wanting to go vegetarian. i'm not really sure why, but it's definitely a thing
“I care about my mountains” love that!
Here are some of the ways I reduce waste.
- I bring my yeti bottle everywhere
- I leave reusable cups at my work
- always keep a compact reusable bag on me
- I carry utensils in my bag
- I always have a regular straw and boba straw in my bag
- I leave a laundry basket in my car to carry groceries in place of bagging everything
- I use lush packaging free products
- I use cloth cotton rounds for toner and makeup remover
Where do you buy your cotton rounds? Most ones I've found soak up too much product and I'm always on the hunt for better ones.
@@KatLoch honestly the dollar store. They come in a few colors and work just fine. Walmart also sells knock off eraser things that I use that work great as well.
I love Joyce and Auri so much! This is super inspiring!!
I love Joyce, she's a breath of fresh air and look forward to more videos with her!
SAW THE THUMBNAIL AND SEEN THE BTS SHIRT AND JOYCE 😭😭❤️❤️I CANT
Naturally Kendall RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT!! SHE HAS ALWAYS BEEN ONE OF MY FAVORITES FROM BUZZFEED AND SHE IS NOW AN ARMY TOO?! AHHH SKSKSKSKSKJSJSJSJ
Me: "that looks like a familiar T-shirt?"
Me again: "OH MY GOSH ITS BTS and I have the same t-shirt"
Omg is joyce wearing a BTS shirt😱😱😱I’m in love
BangtanBoys. com 💜
BangtanBoys. com I though it was just me that saw that😂
BangtanBoys. com same
bro i thought it was the Beatles lmao
My favorite series so far! It's not about one person being perfect it's about everyone making small changes!
This was great!! Nice to see somebody start from the beginning of their journey!!
Auri and I are honestly kindred spirits. I would be super excited to help people reduce their trash! I'd also love to see Auri start a conversation about the trash we don't see, like the cardboard boxes and plastic that things get shipped to stores in.
i saw your bts merch shirt on the thumbnail and had to click and watch
Same
Bro sameeee 😂
💜
I didn’t even realize until I red your comment
SAME HAHAH
"sure, I won´t post a picture of me in thw mountains, but I care about my mountains, and the birds and the bees" my god, love this woman so much!
allthingsbeautybyash SAME!
I LOVE HER VOICE....like her voiice is so calming and relaxing,love her
edit:so i have 120 likes and im like so suprised and happy that people agree that her voice is so beutiful,so um thank you
I loved this video! I’ve been doing my best to live zero waste for the past 3 years and it takes a lot of readjusting of habits and diet but overall it’s so worth it. I’m eating healthier, spending my money less and more wisely, and being more grateful for what I have. What really helps me is reusable mesh bags for when buying loose veggies and fruit. I also ALWAYS carry a water bottle and have a spare container or two in my car. Looking forward to your next video xx
I love the whole vibe and message of this video! This duo is awesome!...we need a "build a boo with Joyce!" 2019 video
I love Ari's zero waste challenge videos. I'm working hard to reduce my own waste and seeing others try pumps me up!!
2:45 “being zero waste is for the the white, rich, and privileged”
because middle class black people cant be low waste 🤦♂️
AAL she’s just finding an excuse smh
it made me so mad cos like, doesnt she realise that the reason she produces so much waste is cos shes extremely privilaged in the first place ??? 😂
to be fair she was probably just talking out of her ass without the research to back it up, so I'm just gonna ignore her comment...
Yeah, I was like "would you care to explain how you came to that conclusion?"
AAL she actually said it’s “mostly for”, not only for white/rich/privileged - so she’s aware that there are POCs that are rich and privileged as well. In general though, her perspective isn’t too far off base. Considering food deserts mainly are located in communities of color, zero waste isn’t an option for many non-white people. They don’t even have access to grocery stores, produce, clean water. So they don’t have the option to buy bulk items, avoid plastic, etc.
Joyce and Auri are both such treasures. Also, please wash anything you're going to recycle! I was fortunately raised in a low-waste household, but it always shocks me to see how most people don't know the basics about recycling!
Yay! Joyce! I gave up straws and carry a reusable water bottle. I didn’t realize I needed to clean my recycling 🤦🏾♀️
If there's too much food on it, it cannot be recycled. That's why you wash your Taco Bell cups before recycle and don't recycle pizza boxes even though they are cardboard. You can also chuck aluminum aerosol cans like air fresheners, hairspray, and shaving cream in the recycling bin.
It's also helpful to check with the company that takes your recycling. They usually have guidelines.
Ms neither I used to drink about 8 water bottles of plastic a day
@@BlakRainbow39 my local recycling company doesn't take aerosols cans and any other plastic besides 1 and 2. Taco bell and most other fast food cups are number 5, so I can't recycle those. It's better to just use a reusable cup, some people give me strange looks but they usually fill it for me.
Always check your local recycling company's guidelines.
It depends. Technically you don't for glass and metal but many recyclers just expect that anyway and reject the dirty stuff. But to give you an idea of how clean most plastics need to be to recycle. Plastic WATER bottles go through three cleaning cycles before being turned into resin beads. Any food packaging or condiment bottle isn't going to recycle unless you washing it completely.
My husband and I started a compost and it has significantly reduced our waste (we do live in a smaller community so we have space to do this). Plus we get great dirt for our plants. Also it helps working in a business that promotes recycling and using reusable products. They provide plates and utensils etc.
So noone is gonna talk that i think she has a bts shirt
is that she is wearing one
No
@@reyinterludegreat.
LoreenTheQ 💅
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I brought a plate and tea carafe to keep at work and have a cutlery roll and water bottle/straw in my bag every day. Just those items replace the most frequent causes of waste.
BuzzFeed produces a lot of content that promotes purchasing trendy items, ordering things online, and generally consuming more. I think it's great that they produce so many videos about sustainability as well. It's definitely helping to scratch the surface for a huge audience who may choose to dig deeper. Keep these videos coming, Auri!
Come through with the BTS merch!! 💜💜
I didn't even see that lol
Cassie. M yaasss come thruuuuu
Cassie. M and 1:25 the army shirt
Jimins Main gal Hahaha I saw that too but I know that’s for the Military but I thought about It lol
I have literally been thinking of ways I can go zero-waste. Super excited to see your journey Joyce!
Girl that BTS merch! YYYAAASSSS! We love an Army Queen👑😂💜👏🏻
do u get the point of the video tho
Whats army?
Yes we do
bbygrlpt2 it’s kinda like an army and they love BTS and protect them at like any cost 😅
@@bbygrlpt2 the name of bts fans, BTS Army ☺
Love this! She did a great job!!!! A great way to display making less waste without changing your lifestyle too much 💚
“Honestly cuz you’re carrying it, it’s fashion” 😂👌🏽👍🏽NICE
I am totally here for Auri and Joyce's friendship. So cute!
No one:
Not even a soul:
Me: iS tHaT bTS I SeE?!
Mirage Lemus sameee
i love joyce she's such a breath of fresh air to the usual buzzfeed cast
Haha fast food with no trash?
The staff and Wendy's now know my order and wait for me to hand over my cup for my drink.
Some of the trash could’ve been terracycled (an alternate type of recycling where companies buy waste to reuse it), which is so underrrated and a huge step in reducing waste put in landfills! I recommend looking into it! It allows you to recycle plastic eating utensils, personal hygiene items, straws, corks, caps, coffee waste, k cups, etc...
Is that bts on her shirt
Nova Hanof yesss!
Yass army. did you listen to BTS new song???
@@imgonnaputsomedirtinyoureyeYESSSSS IT'S EVERYTHINGGG
YEAH!!!❤❤❤
i was curious if anyone would mention this lmao
"reusable plate" ... thats a regular plate. i forgot how many people use paper plates and plastic utensils daily. i never used those growing up
Love the zero waste push but can I also say I’m obsessed with her gorgeous pink crop top look 👏🏼💕
1:24 shes using airpods and headphones at the same time lol and also love the sweatshirt
My city has a 7 step waste program so most people here strive to be as trash free as possible. In fact each house is only allowed (i think) 6 trash bags in a 2 week period. The rest is divided up into compost, cardboard, newspapers, recycling, house hold special waste (chemicals, batteries, paint, leftover motor oil etc) which is taken to a special depot, electronics which are taken to another depot, wood and large items such as appliances and furniture. Its really easy to be consciously trash free!
One of my FAVORITE Buzzfeed employees💯
I really like how they went about this video of having her collect her trash first and then talk about exactly where her issues with waste are and then presenting her the challenge of just going zero waste for a day
Nobody:
Literally nobody:
Army’s (including me): OMG I LOVE YOUR SHIRT💜
tata_ who lol same
I finally FOUND someone about the shirt of BTS 🙃🙃
that's the only thing i've been thinking about for the whole video 😅
I’d just like to say that sustainability wouldn’t require millions of people doing zero waste perfectly but rather millions of people doing it imperfectly.
I related w/ her when she mentioned feeling powerless when coming f2f w/ environmental issues but if we all do our parts how little they may be, sustainability is attainable!
Food waste actually impacts the environment a lot. Maybe you can try to make zero food waste? Btw I love this vid 🙂
its called compost and it helps soil
I love to see that people are interested in zero waste. People come from very different backgrounds ( including culture/ race, etc). I am Hispanic and in my family, when I grew up- recycling has never been a topic or a concern. So, now that I'm an adult ( lol, "adult"), and zero waste awareness is more out there- I find myself trying to make better choices for our earth. I'm not perfect at it yet, but I know I'm trying. Thanks, girls for doing this video!
I see her BTS shirt and click 😎🤙
Joyce is so adorable! Protect this smol bean at all costs ☺️
YALL ARE SO CUTE yas sustainability! I bring my own bags to the grocery store and am vegan to minimized my carbon footprint :)
One thing I've heard said a lot is that it would be better if a lot of people did "zero waste" or "low waste" imperfectly rather than just a few people doing "zero waste" perfectly. Lots of people making small changes and constant effort is better.
I'm not always good about bringing reusable bags to the grocery store (I need to get better about that), but one thing I've gotten very good at is bringing my lunch to work in all reusable containers (glass food containers, mason jars, and beeswax wrappers). I always bring a cloth napkin (which is now my preference over disposable) and my own cutlery. I also bring a metal beverage container that holds my hot coffee in the morning, but then I rinse out with soap and water and use for ice water for the rest of the day so I don't have to use disposable cups at work. The ticket in the video reminded me of a week recently when I had to commute by train a lot, and I used their app for the first time so I didn't have to fiddle with paper tickets... I'm not realizing that that's also zero/low waste! :)
“...so i got half a bag of trash right now, which is lit”
Joyce and Auri out here doing the real work and look at Joyce coming with the real questions "zero waste is for the white and rich" Yas! Thank you for addressing and showing we can all be making steps for the planet! 👏👏👏 PS I'm sitting here with a trash bag belted to me until tomorrow and I'm sad about my leftovers, esp since I don't want to eat peppers
Joyce is wearing a BTS shirt
Quinta is wearing an ARMY shirt
What else??😂😂
I absolutely ADORE that their friendship
This has nothing to did with the video, but how tall is Joyce??!!
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Lacey Kean you Fr?!?
Lacey Kean where did you hear this? And why would being trans mean she’d be 6’5? The average American man is 5’9, so that’s a weird connection to make
Me Me nah she’s not transgender
Joyce is my niece and she is not transgender. She is a woman. She's tall because her dad is super tall. That's it.
Such a good video! I love these changes and would LOVE to see Buzzfeed put more time, money and energy on sustainability and resources to help them manage it. Ari is a crucial part of Buzzfeed and I seriously want to see more kinds of her. Seems like Joyce is the next one!
**saw her wearing a bts merch/t-shirt**
Me: *i have to click that*
Joyce is literally my favorite person I’ve watched on buzzfeed
sis lost me when she said that being 0 waste is for the "white, the rich and the privileged" 💀💀💀💀 it's about helping the damn planet not race
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peachiplum being environmentally aware is typically only seen in developed country’s and places with better education . In many Poor country’s its not even a topic.
I understand your dismay, but I think that a very crucial aspect of the zero waste movement is that because it is not widespread at the moment, access to bulk food stores and the ability to reach the areas where these food stores are located very much depends on socioeconomic status. That might not always be demarcated by race, but in America we cannot divide the zero waste movement from the economic oppression so often faced by people of color. We do share this planet, and it should be a greater priority for each of us to consider, however it is also crucial to consider first the pressing situations of poverty. Bless up 🙏
Yes thank you
Agreed.
When it comes to periods, switch to a cup or cloth pads. It's something that gets overlooked and periods create A LOT of waste over the years. Try using a bamboo toothbrush (they're compostable!) or an electric one if you're not already using one. I highly recommend a Sodastream if you drink a lot of soft drinks. I have one and gave my mom one. They cut down on costs sooooo much!! Plus the bottles you use to carbonate are recyclable in a few years of use. I only buy soap from Lush and store soap bars in their steel tins. Also - you can get foldable cutlery and straws to keep on you that don't take up much space. Ditch makeup wipes and try the Makeup Eraser or Erase Your Face cloths. Use reusable canvas or cotton bags for shopping instead of taking plastic bags. Learn to say "no straw, thanks!" in restaurants. Reusable coffee travel mugs and water bottles are a must. Try a stainless steel safety razor for shaving instead of those expensive disposables. These are easy, cheap swaps that anyone can do. Use what you have until it wears out and then purchase a zero waste option.
are we gonna talk about the random birds in the background noise???
I love her confidence with her clothing styles
Remember ask without a straw ;D
And ask for the hot drink paper cups instead of the plastic ones😅
OMG! Jazz and Joyce in one video... I LOVE YOU BOTH!!!!
0:43
i see her shirt
ME:ITS A BTS SHIRT!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤
(any armys here)🙆
andrea a.r.m.y 💜
video is about waste. no one cares about your fandom rn
@@Liz-jw3em have you read all the comments
soooooooo jokes on u 😅😅😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Liz it’s a nice observation though
@@idontwantto450 right
Love the zero waste series! Keep it coming Buzzfeed! 💚
THE HEIGHT DIFFERENCE 😂❤️
I use metal straws, wooden cutlery ( fork, spoon and chopsticks) and I carry a water bottel and flask with me at all times😁. Me and my sister have been trying to go without one use plastic since last summer and it's going pretty well!!
I literally carry a metal straw with me every single day it’s always in my bag
I’m so excited to see her zero waste journey 😄
If I were challenged to do the "zero trash" I'll put my self inside the trash bag
Now, this is a real Zero waste journey! Keep it going! Btw, I noticed that I manage to keep most of my day zero-waste except for when I go the movies there is where I get low points because most of the time Its not planned I just go, so being ready even when you dont think you might use something is the best option!
Can we just talk about her BTS shirt for a minute like 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
I SO want to work with a crew like them! Awesome and thanks for teaching me to be zero-waste!
Joyce: *wearing bts shirt*
Me :ARMY IS EVERYWHERE
We collect the caps of plastic water bottles in Turkey. When you reach enough bottle caps, the recycling centers gives wheelchairs to people with disabilities in return for the bottle caps that you collect
I was like wait is that bts merch QUEEN YES SUPPORT