💸 40 HACKS to live sustainably & SAVE MONEY 🤑 (is zero waste more expensive?)
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Whenever it’s safe to fly again, don’t let TSA liquid rules fool you into thinking you need to buy water for your flight. Just bring an empty reusable bottle and fill up at a water fountain after security. 💦
I’m a flight attendant and we always have big plastic water bottles for each member of the crew. I never use it. I bring my own water bottle that I fill after security. That way, that bottle can be used for another flight.
Yes, this is a great tip! I would bring empty sippy cups for the kids, too. However most fountains I have seen are taped off because of COVID. I am curious if the airport fountains are unavailable still...?
@@elizabethdirks6533 the other option is to ask at a cafe if they will fill it up for you(i wouldn't do it if they are busy though)
Also if you prefer cold water like I do, many people don't think of this, but ice is not considered a liquid! (as long as it's not slushy or melted) I have found that if I fill up my insulated stainless steel water bottle with ice before leaving the house, it doesn't melt by the time I get through security, or you could drink any that has melted. Then fill up after security and you have ice cold water!
@@piarateking8094 where I live cafes won’t do this anymore because of COVID :( I asked and they said they had to fill up a plastic cup for me instead, sad times
I grew up poor. Let me tell you living sustainably is well - sustainable. Your laundry doesn't have to smell like perfume, and no one knows where you got it so Good Will is a treasure hunt. Go off. Make alterations, add or remove something. It's honestly just fun for me now. I can finally afford to shop retail, but I have no need for that. It doesn't do anything for me. Once I bought a 40 dollar blouse and felt guily about it for a year. It was itchy as hell and I could have bought a week's wardrobe with that.
Same! I do feel guilty when I buy something, like... do I REALLY need this??
YES! I completely agree! I grew up poor as well and mostly got hand-me-downs which I loved because they were from all my boy cousins. Repairing them was our first and only option most of the time. Now as an adult this is something I cherish the most. I go to second hand stores most of the time but I thoroughly enjoy not on the aspect of that it has already been used, that we are helping our environment by not buying fast fashion, but most of all the creativity that comes with second hand clothes sometimes.
Same! Even though I have more money now than my parents did at my age, being poor gave me a great respect for saving up for quality>quantity. We also had to grow our own food so its something I want for myself as well (hard to do in an apt😭). I get most things second hand and always ask family for what I need, especially if its a one-time thing, before actually going to look for it. Never heard of these fb groups so im def going to look into it. Almost everything I have is second hand at this point lol
Important safety note here: Don't use rechargeable batteries for smoke and CO alarms. They can die more quickly and can cause false positives on the CO alarm (as per the firefighters who had to come out to my house at 7am one morning because my CO alarm was going off).
I wonder how often they see this rechargeable batteries are quite common
@@elizabethkeen7851 I don't know, but I felt really bad.
Wow thanks for the heads up!!
The first part is a myth. 25 years ago, rechargeable batteries were certainly prone to shorter lifespans than single use, but nowadays they are equitably lasting and reliable if properly recharged and stored.
I can't speak to whether they can trigger a false positive, but most detectors are particulate based and the batteries aren't in contact with the sensors, so I'm sceptical of that without some evidence.
@@Kiterpuss Cool, but I'm going to go with the firefighter who had seen the same thing before and could tell me that it was a false positive. And my father who's a fire fighter and got mad at me because he agreed and thought I knew better than that (even though he hadn't told me).
I've definitely also seen rechargeables draw down a lot faster than non-rechargeables in other uses. It just isn't a safety issue in those instances, so I don't mind.
Omg YES if I could count how much money I've saved with the Diva cup... so worth it
I know! I love mine too!
I had my Diva Cup for YEARS before it finally tore and needed replacing. Then for my replacement, I got the Honey Pot (which also supports Black-owned business!). I actually like it a lot more, the material is less stiff and the mouth less wide than the Diva cup.
Not me I get a nasty yeast infection from that thing I hate it
I tried using the diva cup and man I just couldn’t get it placed and I tried for two periods, there was just this very uncomfortable feeling when I sit at certain angles
@@KendallM0219 Maybe it might have been the wrong size or maybe you have a short cervix? Heard it ain't for everyone cause of that. I'm no doctor so idk! Just a guess! Xoxo
Consumerism as a hobby is so pervasive!! Even hobbies based on "experiences" have a tricky way of becoming consumption based, at least in my perception in America! Take hiking/camping -- I LOVE to hike, but there is so much marketing out here trying to convince you to shop for gear to get your perfect hike... and it's like... just take enough so you're safe to hike. (Backpacking ends up becoming a gear hobby. I am guilty of this, especially this spring in lockdown when I could not hike due to local quarantine orders and I spent a lot of time dreaming about backpacking and buying new gear, even though my current set up was adequate. I think it also serves to create a barrier to entry, convincing new people to the hobby that they need to buy really expensive gear or clothing to "do it right" or something, but that's another story. Anyway, making sure your hobbies, even experience-based ones, don't become consumption based hobbies -- Something to be mindful of!!!! Great video.
This comment deserves more thumbs up.
Yeah, it kinda cracks me up because my dad took me on a hike and he was wearing his church clothes (leather loafers included) and I was in jeans. We looked out of place compared to the other REÍ clothed people, but we just wanted to go on a casual stroll to enjoy nature. So I agree, you totally don’t need special gear for a lot of entry level activities. The only downside is your clothes will probably get dusty/muddy depending on the location and conditions.
@@Chotibunder77 This is funny to me too because I've been on the other side of that -- I took my family on a 3 mile nature walk and I was dressed like I was going on a 15 mile day hike! I had my first aid kit, a ton of water, a rain jacket, etc. I probably looked a little silly. Certain fabrics or gear make the hike more comfortable and all of this assumes that you have access to nature/trails, but hiking can definitely be a low-cost hobby!
@@tgilbs I wanna start hiking, if you don't mind me asking what are some tips or brands you recommend?
@@v0368 I started by getting hiking pants on clearance at a local REI, putting water and food into a small backpack I already owned, and joined a local meet up group that led hikes. The hardest part is just getting out of the door! I find that gear is highly personal and what I like might not be what you will like!
One of the best things Ive ever purchased that reduces waste and saves me a ton of money is a beauty spatula. I use it to scrape the last bit of product out of every jar, bottle and container. I usually get an extra few weeks out of cosmetics and I’ve used it for everything from jam jars to tubes of medicine :)
Yes! I also cut anything with a tube. I'm surprised at the amount that is left.
Same. I literally use a tiny ice cream sample spoon to scoop my products to avoid contamination
If you cut your tube about half way - a lot depends on size of tube so that you can reach the bottom- then you can then slip the cut portion back on to keep the remaining product fresh whilst you use the dregs. I've done this for years and it's surprising how much product is left a least a weeks for of moisturiser if not more, body lotion, shampoos, conditioners etc. ( I'm using up all my stock and then using solid shampoo etc.)
@@adoptedscot I crack my skincare products like they are eggs
ive been meaning to get a rubber scraper for this. i have at least three bottles of lotion that are too low for the pump to reach, and I'm gonna scrape them down and condense them into a glass jar. thanks for reminding me :D
Please could you consider saying 'menstrual cups' rather than 'diva cups'? Diva seems to have become the default brand for menstrual cups and leads to people automatically purchasing one without considering other brands. The diva cup is pretty long so doesn't work for everyone, there are so many other options so would recommend researching to find a suitable cup rather than going straight for a diva cup to reduce waste and save money from having to purchase multiple cups.
I use the JUNE cup which has a short stem and is AMAZING. They were, and maybe still are, selling them for cost of production and shipping only due to covid to help people out. I got this $30 cup for literally $9 and I LOVE it
At the beginning of lock down I finally bit the bullet and bought reusable period panties. They were a game changer! I really feel like my period has gotten lighter somehow, and not dealing with the trash has been so nice!!
I've been hearing about period panties and now I'm curious to try them. I have a menstrual cup and about to try cloth pads.
Would you recommend them for preteen girls ?
@@bethseachrist5075 absolutely! Even if it's just used as a back up. Although I personally have a heavy flow and I have no issues :)
When you wear period panties there is no risk of toxic shock syndrome, being way safer.
Another way to save money: whenever someone I know talks about wanting to purchase some sustainable item (let's say the tushy bidet, for example, I direct them to your channel, and tell them to look for a link in your description box, since you often have discount codes). It's what I do. 😂
Honey is a free coupon applyer lol, can find so many good options for discounts!
Living in Africa, we get super hot so we wash our clothes everyday but jackets we don't wash after every wear. With Covid however, it is important to wash your clothes everyday if you have left your home. Loved this video Shelbi❤
Ive independently been free cycling. Mainly because my kids have outgrown a.lot of stuff, so instead of donating to thrift shops ive been giving them away for free through Facebook then going to thrift for bugger clothes. I dont often see people giving the sizes my kids need but people.often need the sizes im giving away
Just a note for everyone with grapefruit, it has been known to alter the affects of certain medication so make sure you look into it before eating it!
yes, this is so important! it can affect certain antidepressants, and i believe it can affect birth control in some cases, too. always good to look into not only which other meds interact with what you take, but which foods might interact as well!
So does cbd! You can't have cbd if your medication has a grapefruit warning!! Always ask your docter before adding something new or taking away something!!
@@cutiiedew wow, i didn't know that! i was actually told by some sort of "CBD expert" in a store that CBD oil doesn't interact with any medications at all. they told me it was safe to take alongside all my meds. luckily nothing bad happened in the time that i was taking it, but yikes, they either didn't do enough research to be selling it or they literally just lied to get my money.
Yup, I avoid grapefruit because it interacts with my thyroid medication.
@@canadianpopstarhistory The same happened to me! I didn't know it wasn't safe with my meds until I read a Tumblr post about it a year ago! Always ask your docter before adding something new or taking away something!! God bless!
As a fellow Texan I can definitely empathize with the inability to give up a car. Even just inside one city , everything is so spread out. You can drive 1 hour and still be in the same city and not have reached the other side yet. That doesn’t take into account the fact that it can take 24 hours to get from one side of the state to the other at some points. So visiting family can often be a long trip.
I was privileged enough to live inside the loop on Houston for a few years. I was actually able to bike to school and walk or bike to work, but of course only for three or four months out of the year. Then it became too hot. I lived near the metro, but it wasn’t going my direction. Life without a car in this state is next to impossible. I really wish mass transit would be addressed in more of the smaller cities, too.
Seriously, Texas is bigger than France.
I decided to get lasik and it has saved a ton on contacts and glasses. My eyes got infected easily with contacts so I had to use dailies. Literally my lasik paid off in about a year in what I was paying for contacts and glasses etc
Same. I was paying roughly $100/mo. Because my eyes were so had and I needed special contacts. It paid for itself in about a year and a half, and more than 10 years later my eyesight is still perfect and it's saved me a small fortune.
The same story! Travelling w/o lens made my life easier
I also got Lasik! I am outdoorsy and my job requires me to do fieldwork so glasses weren’t great for me and contacts are harder to deal with when you’re camping or traveling. I’m so glad I don’t have to worry about it anymore.
I'm not brave enough for lasik, but that's awesome!!
My glasses have broken 3 times in 3 years. Does anyone know of more sturdy glasses brands/materials?
You should do a what I spend in a week and then we can all send that to Graham Stephan to get him to review your what you spend in a week so that people can actually see a responsible spender as opposed to all of the wasteful spenders he usually reviews lol ✌️🌱💚
that be a kool video
This is actually a great idea! I used to watch those particular videos of his a lot but got tired of them because it was all [mainly] about frivolous spending. I think this idea can help push to new viewers about sustainability and money since his videos get quite a lot of views.
Agreed!!!!!
oh my gosh if graham did a video on shelbi I would die
Yesss
i think the cost of sustainable living also depends on where you live. perrsonally in my country therre arent many ways to shop sustainable so i have to order from overseas wesites that sometimes cost more.
Exactly! As a Canadian, I suffer because of the duty fees if the item I bought from the US is over $60 CAD. Or living in remote areas, like rural or geographically isolated areas makes it hard to seek sustainable options. For example, an electric car is useless when the nearest city is 100 km away
Ordering from overseas can not only cost more, but also leave an unnecessarily big carbon footprint because of the transport
I have the same problem. I moved from Europe to Ghana and its been quite an adjustment in finding sustainable products. However, just try to adjust where you can. Anything is better than nothing e.g. you can convert old clothing into rags instead of paper towels, reuse the plastic bags you currently have several times over until you have to throw them out. Also, if you ever have visitors from abroad or someplace where these products are avail6you can have them bring it to you.
@@littledipper1199 Yeeesss!! As a fellow canadian, I can relate
I love my Buy Nothing group. Today I'm giving away surplus lotion bars and last week I picked up a folding table and small shelf. Add that to my $5 chair and now I have a "painting nook."
I love my new buy group too. Last week someone made me a batch of homemade almond milk so I could taste the difference without having to invest in materials (almonds, blender, nut bag, sweetners). It sounds so simple but it felt so special.
Did you get highlights, your hair looks so good!?!
I did! 🙈 it’s a long story but thank you ❤️
Looks bomb!!!
I notice as well!!!! You look amazing
I was watching Madison's channel yesterday and I thought I was going crazy because I thought she had highlights but couldn't tell for sure lol
@@Nick-ei8lt she said it's a long story. Maybe she was trying a new product that is supposed to be an eco friendly way of getting highlights. She's always doing stuff that we don't know about to try and give us a video and teach us new things. I think we can try not to jump to conclusions. Plus no one is perfect sometimes we eat a donut even though we're supposed to be eating healthier or something else. It doesn't mean we don't love ourselves.
Could you do a video on what to do with old electronics. Like where to take them etc... love the video so far
Yes please!
@@txranchmom such a good idea🤍
Yes please!
Coming soon!
TerraCycle and Nimble have take back programs if you don't have something local!
I think the “change your hobbies” one is a big one! I know how satifying it can be in the moment where you can buy a whole bunch of stuff you didn’t know you needed, but it’s only temporary and having other hobbies that are more experience-focused like gardening, crafting, reading, doing sports, going in walks etc is WAY more satisfying in the long run! It’s something you can learn from and improve in and it helps with stress and life in general!
These videos are always great! When my husband and I met, I was trying to be sustainable for the planet and he was trying to be frugal to save money. It's nice that our two lifestyles- initially with different goals in mind- meshed together so well. We've still got ways to go before we're on par with you and Madison though 😂
I am a very keen sewist and rather than sew for myself I sew for a charity called Days for Girls. We make menstruation kits that are distributed to different areas of the world where because the girls don't have access to hygiene products they can't attend school, miss up to 5 days of school a month then eventually drop out. The kits last for several years and have a huge impact both socially and environmentally. DfG originally started in the USA but there are chapters all over the world ( I am in Australia) I do buy fabric to sew but my chapter has pre cut items to sew and recently I was given 10 metres of flannelette to sew into liners.
I switched to reusable pads and underwear over quarantine And have definitely made up the money by now. I then switched to reusable "paper towel" and "Kleenex" and I haven't bought that stuff in MONTHS! I live tiny, so i also don't have a place to store rolls of paper towel. I just ordered stasher bags from Earthhero! I cant wait!!
Vertical gardens for apartments are so underrated! Having a tiny porch or balcony is plenty of space for a basic garden.
I had a baby in December and we use cloth diapers and cloth wipes. It feels so good knowing we are not throwing away heaps of wipes and plastic diapers in the garbage. We also save SO much money! We bought our diapers second hand and thst makes it even better!
Girl... glasses are a real struggle since 2020 if you have to work outside the house. I hadn't used contacts in 15 years till going back to work after lockdown. Would love to know more about recycling them though.
Curious to see who has made changes to their lifestyle due to shelbi and what they have been? My list is below. Feel free to share yours :)
1. Buying toilet paper made out of recycled materials
2. Buying a bidet which reduced consumption of toilet paper (do research -if Tushy is too expensive there are other cheaper alternatives which work just as well - ie bio bidet company)
3. Reduction in using ziploc bags. I did buy Stasher bags but even before I would put items in containers versus ziploc bags
4.reusing packing materials to wrap presents
5. Think over extensively before buying anything new
I was trying to be fairly cautious even before I started watching Shelbi, but she definitely encourages me to keep all of those things in mind! Every time I go grocery shopping now, I have her plastic free videos in mind. Today I went down the aisle tapping on all the jars until I found olive oil that came in glass. ;)
As I’ve always said, specific zero waste products might be more expensive, but the lifestyle overall is so much cheaper
I feel like people used to be so willy nilly with dumping all the stuff they didn't want at thrift stores, and I could always get a really reasonable price on used stuff. My favorite to get are kitchen gadgets. But now with apps like mercari and resellers, people are selling used things for retail price or more and I'd still have to pay for shipping. I could just buy it completely new for less when I go to the store. So I find it hard to buy stuff second hand when I'm broke, and it used to be way easier to find a deal.
yes i find this too :( its sometimes cheaper with student discount, free shipping etc to buy new than to buy on a second hand app. in the uk all our secondhand shops are closed because of covid so i can't even go there
Hey! Can you do a video on pet routines? Like what you use to scoop your cat’s litter, where you get toys for them, cat trees, etc? My request is aimed at cats obv but I’m sure there’d be good tips for dog owners as well
I love seeing sponsorships in your videos because it lets us know (consumers) that there is companies out there that care about our planet Earth like we do. :-)
Plus they are supporting an amazing RUclipsr representing us Eco-minimalist human beings! Jeje ♥️
Ordered an oil spray, a bidet (travel version (so handy for small rental bathrooms) AND replaced my 10 year old laptop secondhand.
Another way to get new plants is to separate them when repotting.
Also, trade those props with friends who have different plants!
The electric lighter is an AMAZING swap. Saves me from not just spending money on other lighters, but also on the lighter fluid for any reusable ones. I just charge it. It was about 10 dollars and is really quick to recharge.
yes, they're amazing!
I just found a local No Buy group and I am high key obsessed. It's the best! I can give things away knowing they're going straight to someone who wants it, and I'm getting things for free that I was already going to buy!
Goodmorning🤩 I hope everyone that reads this has a great day!😌💕🧚🏻♀️
Things I am aiming to switch are my dishwasher pods, my period routine and taking my reusable bags with me so I can use them more.
I use drops for dishwashing and it’s so nice! Doesn’t make a mess and is so nice to not have to throw away giant jugs of plastic.
@@Animal22100 yea I’ve been look at them to make the switch when I run out
I think a helpful thing to talk about might be how norm matching can be a barrier for living sustainably. For things like borrowing, buying second hand and even reusable period products, people can be bashful about the execution. However I’ve found that if someone is curious about why I do something differently or if I’ve asked to borrow something, they’re often interested or enthusiastic about being asked to help out. Great way to spread the word!
I’m curious what your thoughts are on marshalls/home goods/etc. they take product that would otherwise go to the landfill and resell it which is similar to the concept of second hand but it’s still corporate.
my thoughts are that, if companies are less concerned about overproducing because they know they can eventually sell extra stock to places like marshalls, that's still unsustainable. better than landfill, but even better to produce less in the first place. those shops also lend themselves to impulse buying
I got a lot of my kitchen stuff that i couldnt find good quality second hand (like utensils and pots) at tk maxx! So much cheaper
Not necessarily, I work in one and when things are damaged or incomplete they just throw it away. For example once a customer returned a crib because it was missing a screw and instead of donating it, the manager got a hammer to break so it was easier to throw away
I think Shelbi used to shop there but them found out that there are some brands/products specifically made for those stores? So it's not always overstock they're reselling. Don't quote me on this, but you might want to look into it.
You should listen to the ClothesHorse podcast. She talks about this in one of the first episodes and I was shocked! A lot of the things sold in these stores are made for them. For example, if you find Nike shoes selling for 40$ they're definitely not the same ones that get sold 200$ on the Nike website...They make them cheaper by using lower quality leather, plastic tips on the laces instead of metal, no eyelet for the shoelace holes,etc.
Recently I was researching hobbies and on a majority of the lists it had "shopping" as a hobby... SHOPPING!!! Who shops as a hobby?? Concerned
Hi! Sustainability Studies major here. Your videos have seriously inspired me to bring the concepts that I study into the home and my daily habits. You're one of my favorite people on this app because you actually care about the little things! Most people think I'm the crazy environmentalist lady and this channel makes me feel at home. Thank you for giving me a safe place🥰
My family is THE OPPOSITE of being eco friendly and they think I'm crazy with all the alternatives I use. Would love a video that shows the positive impact we are making with these swaps!
This video honestly opened my eyes to what I'm already doing. It's so normal for me that I don't even think about it! I use washable pads, drink water from the tap (filtered though), started to grow my own food (I'm trying...), let my once worn clothes hang on the balcony for a few hours (that eliminates some smell), etc.
And it gave me more ideas for the future, so thank you!
Can you make a video on sustainable pet products? I know you made one a few years ago but I'd love an updated one!
Yes! It’s coming the next monthish. I have one more thing I want to complete before then 🤫
Ethique has a soap bar for dogs!!
I’ve been LIVING for this straightened hair moment! Love the natural/ wavy as well but this straight hair is stunning too!
I was going to buy a new chair to do homework in. The one I wanted was $350. I waited on it and found a higher quality chair and throw pillows for my couch for $115 total. Thanks Shelby for reminding me new isn’t always better
it's when she said her family used disposable plates at home!!!!!!!!! SOCKED!!!!!!!!! She said I would be but WOW!
My mom does this. I just told her I would start doing the dishes because that is her reason for using them.
It’s amazing to me that people use disposable dishes... not being in the US I didn’t even know this was a thing except at parties lol
@@beckywiththebesthair2192 That’s so wild!
You are so energetic and motivating....I’m over 50 and love how you make me want to be a better consumer! I see now I was likely always a minimalist and love to save money by buying second-hand or re-using items! Keep up the great work!
When talking about changing hobbies I thought about how I like to paint and there’s a huge market for all kinds of art supplies. It’s ok to have hobbies where you need to purchase things (secondhand is always best) but sometimes you can get caught up in the consumerist side of it. Seeing a blank pack of canvases or shiny new paintbrushes is tempting but I have to ask myself if I already have something that fulfills the purpose. I’ve collected a bunch of art supplies over the years and told myself I won’t buy anything else until I use up what I have.
i just convinced my mom to repair her years beloved office sandals and its the one thing she never regretted ,she was about to throw it but it was so precious for her so i asked a local shoemaker to repair it and its now my advance valentines gift for her. she now vows to repair her shoes until they are no longer repairable🥰🥰🥰
Turned on notifications and loving it🤗 u are an inspiration. Normally wouldn’t follow people and just klik on random videos. But I fell in love with sustainability and started following u everywhere😅❤️
This kind of content is very helpful for those of us trying to work toward zero waste and financial goals. 😃
Yes!!!! I love my period panties and wash my clothes maybe every two or three wears. I didn’t know about this second hand electronics buying. I love love love that!!! Thank you!
omg your hair is absolutely glowing!! it looks especially beautiful in this video :))
We haven't bought paper towels in 3 years and still use the same towels. Huge money saver for us!
Did you get them from Marley’s Monsters? I’m planning on buying from them but idkk
@@fandomlover3651 I got my towels from Target. I think it was a 3pk or 4 pk. I have 12 towels total. I use a different color for the bathroom.
Just got my thinx and I’m in love. Was a bit pricey upfront but I’m so happy with them. I’ve been thinking about them a lot because of your videos and a couple other sustainable RUclips da. Thank you so much!
I started using a flex disc for a menstrual cup and haven't purchased tampons in almost a year. It was like I was using it my whole life, I never cared about tampons or pads again. Definitely life-changing for me! Also much, much, much safer as they can stay in for 8-12 hours unlike tampons where if they stay in after 6 hours, you can possibly get TSS.
long, straight hair? middle part? beautiful natural highlights? gorgeous makeup? dang! giving me serious hair envy :)
I love my no buy group! I've got baskets, mugs, and tomorrow I'm getting a plant from no buy.
Oh my goood Shelbi 🥰 your hair ❤ greetings from Poland ❤
Shelbi the last few videos you're hair has looked soooo good! Great video too!
After your suggestion some videos ago I took a soda stream. And it's amazing!! It really helps me drink more water of it's slightly sparkling but I had quit buying bottled water years ago and missed it so much. So thanks for the tip
Yes, yes for the bidet! Saves so much money and it feels so much better.
I WISH Trademore was in Canada but they aren't yet ☹ hopefully by the time I need my next phone, they'll be here ready for me!
Lol also I love when you talk about the Tushy Bidet like you did in this video 😂 you were so cautious about trying a bidet again but I think you now know that once you get a Tushy you can't go back 😂 -Rita
Rebuy is also good for secondhand phones :)
Maybe try Backmarket? I'm in the US but I think it's available outside of the US too!
This is my favorite aspect of low waste living to discuss. I really believe it leads to saving money, in addition to saving resources. But I acknowledge that some of these swaps require more money upfront. Or there's a lack of access for many people. But I have hope that it changes! Thanks for your content, Shelby! Also your hair looks amazing here!
You were mentioning health struggles, I really hope you’re okay! Sending all the best wishes, and thank you for all the tips, as always 🙏🏻💫🍀
I smiled when you mentioned kitchen gadgets. My little hand mixer is over 20 years old and works like a charm. I don’t plan to buy another until it conks out, at which time I’ll be very sad, because the next one probably won’t last as long. The main ways that I practice sustainability is buying fewer things and trying to use up what I have.
Tip: if your fridge is nearly empty, keep a jug or two of water in it to keep the temperature steady, the cold temperature of the water absorbs the heat from the air when you open the door, it extends the life of the fridge also. Good for the freezer too!
I have been following you for some time now and you've been the main inspiration for going into zero waste. Keep inspiring people, this is the only way for the planet to survive! you go girl!
I’m getting married and am finding it really hard to put together my wedding registry, so many things people recommend are not eco friendly or even necessary but I want to take advantage of the fact that people are paying for my stuff haha so please make a video about what to put on a wedding registry!!
You can always state on the invites or wedding website that you are more interested in money to put towards a house, travel, or things to that sort!
Look for websites that let you create a registry from ANY store, so you can include items from sustainable brands.
I think one of the biggest things is to be thoughtful about what you are likely to use or not. There are some things that we got for our wedding that we use almost every day. Then there are a couple of things that we pretty much never used and ultimately got rid of. We only registered for them because somehow the sales lady at the store talked us into it. So yeah, just be honest with yourself about whether you'll actually use something. If you will, great. If you won't, pass on it. It sounds simple, but registries are kind of set up to encourage you to register for tons of things, even if you aren't actually interested in all of it.
Not sure if EarthHero does a registry but they have cute linens and kitchen items etc!
Yes!! I bought a JUNE cup for $6 so it legitimately paid itself off in about a month. Absolutely love it
These are great tips! Sustainable products do cost more upfront, but I save so much money in the long run with a sustainable lifestyle!
I had never heard of this TradeMore tech option and I am really glad I found you this week.
This is exactly what I’m trying to tell my friends and family. I have gone the diy route to make bulk bags and dishcloths. I love my buy nothing group! Such a great resource for free reusables and a great way to deciliter my home responsibly.
A sustainable lifestyle can be so much more affordable. But I will admit there are times I find I have to spend more, like if I need to buy new socks or underwear or when the food in the glass gar costs three times as much. Overall I think it still evens out to saving money.
My big concern is that right now sustainability is a trend with a certain aesthetic and expensive brands. I’m so worried that people aren’t going to feel they can be apart of it and just give up.
Thanks for your wonderfully educational videos
I got a safety razor 2 years ago as part of my low waste journey. With it I got a 60 pack of razors (for like $4) and I change them out as they get dull or don't work as well.... I'm still not even halfway through my little box of them... It's things like this and my period cup that I don't even think about and am super surprised thinking its on some people's weekly shopping lists
I love your channel. I’m really working towards making some changes in my life and I appreciate what you do :)
Love you, girllll!!! Thank you for all that you do! You& Madison make me wanna start my own channel... any advice??❤🧡💛💚💙💜
Some awesome tips, I've had a friend say lately that she thinks of people as being poor if they buy things second-hand and of course that's not why environmentalists buy second-hand. I do think there is an element of privilege to the sustainable lifestyle but only because in the UK for example, zero waste stores charge so much more because they can't compete with the supermarkets. Very interesting video, loved it. ❤
You're looking so healthy lately! Love your makeup here :)
Good morning lovey! Very good tips, and lots of love from Canada
I’m such a big fan of buying clearance produce - 9/10 times they are perfectly fine! One supermarket we have here (in Australia) bunch up random produce and bag it up and sit it at the end of the isle and charge $1.48 for it all (at Woolies) .. such good bargains and saving the produce from being chucked!
I switched to the cup after watching one of your videos a year ago and I'm not going back! It's so good and so much cheaper! I also switched to a safety razor and just today managed to convince my sibling to switch as well after a demo :D It's unfortunate we don't have a local composting, however we have a separate recyling collection, so we can minimise how much we throw away.
I'm luck enough to live in a small, compact area, so I'll take the bus over diving where I can, unless I need to get to somewhere specific or with difficult connections.
I love your videos and take so much inspiration from them and your enthusiasim, as well as slowly being able to encourage my family to join me and use less or different options.
I look forward to your videos, I hope you and Maddison are staying safe and good luck for the future x
Hi Shelbizle how do I dispose of oven lightbulbs? Also can you do a video on how to compost
As a professional in the marketing industry, planned obsolescence is 100% a thing and I hate it so much. Thank you for mentioning it. People don't realize how much this occurs.
I bought my mom her iPhone XS from Trademore! She couldn’t use her iPhone 6 Plus with her Apple Watch and also her phone wasn’t really serving her well anymore (she had already gotten it second-hand from her boss) as the battery was dying and she only had 16gb but wanted more space to download shows to watch on the go. She’s planning to pass it onto an older relative who doesn’t need a ton of storage or fancy features! Maybe just the battery will need replacing. I wanted to say a HUGE THANK YOU for recommending the company because I wasn’t sure where to buy second-hand tech that was reliable and backed with a warranty. I almost went with Mercari after checking out seller reviews and looking for seller badges, but Trademore had incredibly competitive prices! Even seeing my mom get excited about a second-hand but “new-to-her” phone was nice because the experience was still there.
I am so glad and grateful that I stumbled upon your content! For the last 5 years, I have been trying to educate myself and learn ways to live a more sustainable life while also reducing my carbon footprint on this beautiful planet we live on, but I had so many questions and concerns on how to get it right, until I found your amazing RUclips channel and Blog! You answered all of my questions and more! I absolutely love your videos. Hearing your voice makes me so happy! You are a breath of fresh air! Thank you so much for all that you do!
Haven't watched yet but I just have to say omggg your hair and makeup combo is stunninggggggg 😍😍
These tips are great! I often propagate my plants and then trade them for different plants or gift them as a low-waste and cheap gift. Often, people will later gift me a plant if I gift them one once a holiday or birthday rolls around.
Another reusable option for those with kids: cloth nappies. There's a slight upfront investment but lots of money saved long term. My 4 month old is wearing nappies I used for older siblings! You can also buy them preloved or make use of council nappy subsidies (in the UK) to keep costs down.
Typing this from my second hand phone I just got😎
Yessss same!
Great video with great ideas! Sometimes is good to see this kind of video when you feel at loss.
Oh my goodness I remember your dumpster diving days! Wow that
took me way back I didn't realize how long ago that was lol
I don't know if I ever would have gotten this far along on my sustainable journey if I had grown up with money or taken out loans for living expenses in college. In the early days, I fantasized about owning anything new (even my clothes) but my course studies led me to understand the hidden beauty in that. Now that I am making money, I have to keep that in mind by moving "disposable" to "investment" income.
After watching and subscribing to your videos, I know look at things differently and think about how I can reuse or recycle something before getting rid of it and what can I do to reduce footprint. I recently went for an eye test and was told I would need a new prescription so instead of buying a new set of frames which I always have done in the past, I just got new lenses put in my existing glasses! My phone broke last week as well and I immediately thought about repairing over replacing and it ended up costing me nothing and my phone is back up and running. Thank you for always being the little voice of sustainability and eco-minimalism in my head!
Can you make a video about sustainable living with pets? I know you've made one about your cat in the past but do you have any updates? Do you have friends with dogs or know tips for dogs?
I get all my books and movies at thrift stores now and the savings are awesome!
I find some sustainable practices save money (reducing and reusing and buying second hand... all my electronics are second hand refurbs. I get worried about buying second hand electronics from a stranger but buying a refurb means it was already second hand and then fixed by a company with a 12 month warranty), however where I am from grocery shopping sustainably costs a substantial amount more than buying packaged items. I try to limit my packaged items but as a student earning below minimum wage cannot help but buy some items in plastic packaging that I then redcycle (soft plastic recycling)
I’m SO GLAD I found your channel. I’ve been following for at least a year, probably a little more... and I’ve learned so much. I paused the video at step because step 1 and 2 are things I’ve implemented because of YOU, and they DO save me money! I am so intentional about my purchases now and buy less (I wasn’t a hyper consumer but I bought more than I needed). I’ve also stopped using Amazon (🤮 bezos). And I have been posting in my buy nothing group for weeks now prepping for an upcoming move. I’m trying to lean into a minimalistic lifestyle with my partner and we both feel better already. THANK YOU for teaching and inspiring me. Back to the video...
The shopping as a hobby... I’m not close with anyone who is generally excited to constantly go shopping, I was VERY anti-shopping from a young age because it was boring and nothing fit me. As an adult though, and with online shopping, I’ve learned that my mom likes shopping for the next thing that will “help” her. Meaning help her make zucchini noodles. Or help her dry her hair faster. Or help her walk more. My opinion of all of it is it is pointless but she watches QVC and gets sucked in constantly. It’s sad to see.
One way to be on trend without over buying is by making accessories. Butterfiles are big, but instead of buying a whole butterfly wardrobe, make a fabric butterfly pin or paint butterflies on one of the shopping bags you already have.
Using less water has a level of importance depending where you live. I live in Australia where drought is part of the cycle of life and with climate change we are experiencing more extreme weather and longer cycles of drought. I listened to a report recently on the state of the nation regarding climate change and it was a very depressing outlook for Australia and the world. Where I live the impetus to be careful with water is always there , however when I have visited the US there parts that have so much water it would be hard to have the motivation to be careful but the need is still there.