The other day I was at Birmingham airport but I couldn't find a water bottle refill station so I literally just went to the Costa cafe and the man there filled it up for free and even added ice! I felt so proud because everyone else in the line was buying their overpriced water in single use bottles!
Good for you! I recently stayed at a Holiday Inn and the staff were happy to fill my water bottle each morning, they even added ice as the weather was hot. Hopefully it will become the norm for places to do this. We just have to keep asking.
I'm a publishing student, and I can tell you that eBooks are also great for authors because often authors make more off eBooks because since they are cheaper to make they have a higher royalty (their percent of the profits) from the company, and even more per title if they self-published.
I don't recommend eco friendly alternatives to people because it's good to the planet anymore - I jump right to the fact that it saves money because unfortunately most people are in it for themselves 🙃 But I'm glad there are reasons for everyone to live a low impact life!
Honestly ur being a bit harsh. Financial hardship is a reality for a lot of people. Maybe even u guys too I’m not gonna assume ur lives. And sometimes the low waste eco friendly minimalist healthy organic vegan etc all the hippie buzzwords aren’t financially realistic or fit their lifestyle. They have kids, they have bills, and they have debt. Not all eco friendly hacks are friendly to wallets. Like being able to afford ethical clothing for example. Or some people live in such a low socioeconomic area that they don’t have a sustainable grocery store around. Not to mention bulk bins or anything of that nature and can only even sometimes afford cheap crappy food for them and their family. I could go on and on. I’m not poor but my college is in a town where my only food options are a dollar general and a Walmart. I’d have to drive 45mins to another city for anything that isn’t wrapped individually in plastic etc.
I was lured into minimalism by first the metal health aspect of it but especially the financial part. If these ism’s (minimalism, environmentalism, zero waste...ism?) weren’t financially realistic no one would be doing them because money is a struggle out in these streets and it doesn’t make them bad people for prioritizing it at the top of the list. (u didn’t call them bad people, but u could definitely be a lot less judgey) so just realize that some of us have to worry more about staying afloat before we try to save the world and others have a little less problem with that🤷🏾♀️ some don’t have the resources to do some things associated with those Isms and some do. Imagine a college student (which I am) or a single mom trying to raise kids or just anybody really I would be concerned and happy about the financial savings because some of us have that issue to worry about like I’m sure u probably do too. Hard to focus on saving the planet when u can’t pay ur bills so if the amazing financial benefits is what first lures them to the movement then so be it😊
Last year I started to think about buying a period cup because I was buying my pads with my own money and they were really expensive. I got as much informations about it as possible and this year I bought it. Now I'm getting more and more into the eco-friendly/zero waste lifestyle but I probably wouldn't have been too interested in it if it weren't for the fact that saves money. I know that this might sound selfish but I don't see it that way. Even if the reason that you get to know this lifestyle is because of money that doesn't mean that you don't care. (sorry, english is not my first language so this might not be well written)
@@leilanidru7506 I'm just going to assume she might have maybe meant the people who are able and knowing and kind of don't do it out of spite. I think it's mostly a feeling of shame honestly, but I do know people who do the whole "Well because of you I'm going to purposely do the bad thing." It's frustrating.
Thank you so much for sharing your tips! As a student I'm living on a budget and I started saving money by simply buying less and starting to ask myself if I really need certain things.
Reusable napkins/tissues for the win! I've been doing this for a while and I tend to get the 'are you a grandparent' comment, since they are actually from my grandpa, kinda funny, actually. :D Looking forward to the next video!
Lissy Kate I do that too! I've found that during flu season, the skin around my nose gets less irritated. And my grandmother gave me ones with intricate embroidery, so they are really special!
neko you can get a black or red colored reusable napkin :) you can even get a more absorbent one too! They sell them all over love :) hope this helped your question
I LOVE how your approach is so realistic - you always take circumstances of other people into consideration (like in South America or SEA we need to drink from plastic bottles for hygiene reasons) and offer different alternatives for what we can do :) Thank you so much for your insights x lots and lots of love
Mika I agree! Although there is a great gravity based water filtration system called Berkey filters that we use in our apartment. The filters are so powerful that they can filter out even viruses. You could put swamp water through the system and it would be safe to drink (although doing so regularly would significantly shorten the life of the filters). It requires no electricity or water pressure to use and is a stand alone unit. The filters last for 3,000 gallons of tap water, which for our usage is about 8 years!
Last year I became vegan and this year I want to be more minimal and sustainable. Your channel informs me of becoming more conscious about my life choices. Thank you, I really needed your advice!!!
I love how you say "grab a cup of tea" in the beginning :) Really like your videos, amazing calming voice and you're kinda my idol so far :) Wish you the best! Greetings from Germany
Quatschknödel & Bigu Gluchinger 'Hallo from Germany' too. Love SV's voice, content, style, ethics, could go on & on ..............curls, advice ............
Clothes swap is a really great idea. I sometimes borrow my mom's sweaters to wear and my sisters borrow my clothes especially when we were younger. I am falling in love with diy. I have so far made moisturizer, body lotion, and lip balm and have reused jars and plastic containers to hold them in. I am almost done with my deodorant, toner, leave-in conditioner and toothpaste, so when that is completed I have the ingredients to make those. I am happy with the changes I have made. Thanks for the video!
I saved so much money by switching to reusable menstrual products! I haven't bought any disposables in like a year or so! It's awesome! And they're so much more comfortable!
The money saving aspect is really what drew me to this movement. There were a lot of things that I was already doing but definitely have learned a lot though watching RUclips’s like you who have shown me different “hacks” to help me on this journey of less waste.
I just got a safety razor in the mail and used it for the first time today!! It’s such a nicer product than plastic razors AND a WAY closer shave! I freaking love it so far!
Sorry, I am so excited! Just had to comment on repairing things. I had two really good purses that I kept because they needed minor repairs. One needed a new zipper, so I went on RUclips to Margaret Meyer's video about repairing separated zippers. I followed her instructions and my purse is like brand new. The other purse I used a glue gun to repair the clasp, and added soft electrical tape to the handles. Both purses are usable again. No need to go to the store or even buy secondhand! I saved around $35-50. So so happy!😂
So many good points! You inspired me to try to create as little waste as I can. I stopped buying soy milk or tofu and now make it at home. I don’t have access to a bulk shop, but I try to remain as close to package free as possible. Thanks for the encouragement!💚
Hi Genna. Might I ask how you make your soy milk? I have recently ditched milk and although soya is the best option for me I find the packaging a bit bulky. I am looking for a better option.
So many useful ideas here...thanks to following you for so long, I’m already doing many of these things and have noticed a decrease in spending as a result! Love the clothing swap idea, and I’d save a bit more by learning to mend my own clothing...still dropping torn clothes down to the local sewing shop. Thank you once again for a treasure trove of valuable actions we can take to lessen waste whilst saving money as well! 💕
Is the little intro staying around? "Grab a cup of tea" is so cute, it fits you so well! I'm also super into the background music you've chosen for this video. I love jazz tunes. Great video! I love your tip videos😍
I was so amazed by the OP shops in New Zealand. When I was travelling I remember buying a pan, some cutlery, 2 bowls, 2 mugs and a bag for 2,50$. I found some great hoodies and shirts for 1-2$. Books for a few dollars or even for free.
Love this video! I think its so important that we share how zero waste can be cheap because I've found that the cost is a major concern for a lot of my friends wanting to reduce their waste!
You are so lovely, it is great watching your videos it makes me feel so happy and inspired to keep trying to reduce waste where I can, thank you and keep being you xxx
The way I think of it with my reusable razor it paid for itself in the time I would have used 3 razors from Venus (a us brand I believe?) those run about $7 USD and my reusable was $20 USD so it is wonderful. That’s how I justified my menstrual cup as well. It paid for itself in 3 months. Breaking it down the tampons I used were about $10 USD a box I went through about a box a period and my cup was about $28 USD I proved to myself these are all worth it. Just by breaking it down. 💜 Thank you for your videos you inspire me a lot.
i haven’t finished the video but i loved how you referred to australian op shops. i don’t think i’ve heard anyone say that in a while (even in australia, the term thrift shopping has gotten popular - thanks macklemore).
Lovely video, great way to stimulate people to lower their waste if they don't have the right mindset (yet). I do this all the time with my coworkers. :D
Thank you so much for this video! ^_^ Over here where I live, my Goodwill and Salvation Army shops are actually pricey when it comes to clothes. Similar prices to Macy's, Ross, etc. It sucks 😭
ahh your videos just keep getting better and better!! the b-rolls, editing, aesthetics, music.. and I especially liked the tips in this one. great! :) xx
Shopping less and using reusables is usually a no-brainer, but the hair point REALLY saves so much money and resources. I used to buy so many hair products, masks, oils etc but after doing the water only method, my hair is in better condition. Of course this doesn't work for everybody but if you do it right (without using overly hot water or stripping products like baking powder) and you remember to scritch and preen, your hair will be silky smooth.
I don't have a fully non-plastic razor, but it is reusable and I can make one head last about a month, and my boyfriend can make his last one shaving (which he does about every other month). Dollar Shave club was so cheap to get the starter kit, and the heads are like $10 a month for 4 and I can skip the months I don't need to refill. I've saved so much money, and now I throw away far less plastic.
I love these tips. I'm doing a couple of them, such as not buying fast fashion clothes & using my reusable water bottle. It has really saved me a lot of money. 😊
Added benefit to sharing clothes... when you go out with your sister, you don't have to worry that she will be wearing a shirt that looks exactly like yours.
So I kept track of everything money wise. I had to invest about $50 in the beginning, but over the past 5 months, I have saved $648! Just from little things like not buying things I didn't need, impulse buys, buying food in bulk, and probably one of 5he biggest ones, menstrual products.
Would it be possible for you to make a video re the hair washing thing? Or point me in the direction of the information that could help me do that? I've got curly hair and I've been sls+silicone free for a couple of years but still haven't figured it out yet. I've recently realised that rinsing my hair with just water in between washes adds another day before I have to wash it again but I have no idea what I'm doing and none of the curly hair people I follow have discussed it. I'm loving your curly hair! X
try to take cold showers.. It took me a while to get used to it but once i started i really enjoy them. I play 2 hours of football in the morning and get super sweaty and hot so a 5 minute cold shower wakes me up again and refreshes me for everything else i have to do that day. I noticed i take shorter showers when they're cold because hot showers feel good so you want to stay in longer. In conclusion, taking cold showers will save you water bills and heating bills, while also waking you up and boosting metabolism
Hi ! I was thinking about what you said about books : This is not really a question of sustainability, but does buying an ebook supports more an author than a physical book ? I'm a future librarian and in my studies we saw "where the money was going in the making of a book", and it was really not much for the author (around 8%). But that's maybe just in my country, maybe it is more in the UK, and it is maybe more when it's an ebook ... Anyway, that's just me being crazy about books (librarian ^^) ! I love your channel and your videos are really interesting ! :D
since I stopped eating meat i make all my own meals now. for dinner i just make 2 portions and have half for lunch the next day. i used to have breakfast out everyday, but now i make porridge at home
I always buy good quality clothing with fabrics that are durable. Often those clothes are at the thrift store. Wearing classic, instead of trendy styles saves a lot of money. And they are easier to find second hand. And of course don’t throw those clothes away if they need a minor repair. Often the stitching in new clothes is done on machines so I usually have to reinforce sewing on buttons. Hems come out, no problem. Seams come undone, no problem. Just sew them up. DIY products are so much better as far as quality. And much cheaper. And curls do a lot better if you don’t wash it as often because curls don’t like being barraged with water, let alone soap. I wash my curls once a week with a conditioner. I wash my hair with coconut milk and aloe Vera juice and oil. Rinse with apple cider vinegar to combat the dullness from the hard water where I live. And not drying my curls with a blow dryer makes them so much happier too. I grew up in a world where family shared and swapped clothes, so adopting old fashioned ( grew up in the 70s) methods is awesome. Napkins and handkerchiefs are old fashioned and so elegant and easier on the skin. Drying racks actually make your clothes last longer because the dryer destroys fabrics( that’s what the lint is). 😉 Keep up the good work.
There’s a place here in America called Plato’s closet. They buy name brand practically new clothing from you and sell practically new name brand clothing that’s a)cute/in style and b)new or almost new I find things super cheap compared to new stuff and something things still have the new tags on
Thank you so much for sharing it! I love this kind of video. It helps me a lot and makes me think about what I can do. Thank you so much for your amazing tips:) I’m looking forward to seeing next video
aliexpress has reusable razors - they are dirt cheap and come with a packet of blades and a carrying case. you can also get a strop to reuse the blades!!
To by new books is really not neccessary because there are so many other options. But to wash your hear once a week maximum or just once in two weeks is still not possible if you are doing sport every second day or for three times a week so i dont know how to handle with that. And yeah, sharing your wardrope with your sister is a bit hard if you havent a sister. :D But all the other points are very helpful and motivating.
Hi. Have just found your channel and am so happy to find a more local to me person to inspire and help me in my new journey towards zero waste. I only really started my journey in December. I am very interested in how you transitioned your hair to washing less. I have already been using LUSH bars of shampoo and conditioner but sometimes find myself wishing i didn't have to wash, as much. I am intrigued to discover how you work around your curls. I have crazy curly hair which ranges from super, fork in a toaster frizz, to a couple of defined ringlets underneath and almost straight on top. I am also thinking of making my own panty liners. but am not a fan of some of the options I have seen which involve poppers and wadding which did not look sustainable and more like hamster bedding! I am looking forward to going back through your videos and perhaps finding the answers to these two questions in past vlogs of yours. Just wanted to say now, Thank you for your tips.
It's funny how many reusable/eco-friendly pieces remind us of our grandparents - reusable napkins and tissues, using a wash cloth, etc. The whole convenience/disposable item market is so new and unnecessary! Back to basics we go ...
Awesome tips, all things I'm slowly transitioning into. The only thing I can not even get into is just wetting hair w water. I usually only wash face w cold water and only wash my hair a few times a week but I put it all up and do NOT get it wet. The Wet dog smell is something I despise even on my partner. Who do you deal w that?
Wouldn’t it be great if coffee shops just got rid of takeaway cups. And just didn’t offer them anymore AT ALL. But you could still get a takeaway coffee you just have to bring your own reuseable cup. Same with plastic bags in supermarkets. Just don’t have them available anymore to force people to bring their own reuseable bags. Removing the fall back option and means people would HAVE to think about ☹️ I work in a supermarket and it pains me to see the amount of single use plastic 😢
Hey there! I have a very important question to ask. How do you travel with a safety razor and blades since they might take them from you the airports? Thanks for the reply :)
I love thrift shopping too...but here in Vancouver where I live I have to wrap my head around the fact that the clothes are not cheaper than fast fashion. I can definitely see why people would go to H&M etc. here when a tshirt is still $12 in the thrift shop. It's unfortunate.
Laura S. Ahh dang that sucks! Thrifting is cheaper in smaller cities I guess :( I live in Pittsburgh (US) and it’s reasonable in most shops. Maybe try a suburb!
I used to live in Langley (small semi-rural suburb of Vancouver) and the thrift shops are still crazy expensive (relative to the us). We don't have anything even remotely as cheap as Goodwill in Canada unfortunately :S
Have you researched any eco friendly/biodegradable wastebasket bags? What do you use to line your trash cans, or do you leave them bare and just wash them?
i've had my winter coat since 2004. it has some rips (especially on the sleeves) but i've never seen anything like this, so i should repair those edges. 😅
thank you for the video! i live in a small town, we do not have thrift shops here and i cannot buy stuff in bulk so i dont know how to manage living zero waste 😭😭 so sad
i really want to learn how to ride a bike but it feels so daunting as an adult. i mostly walk or catch the bus places, but carpool to work with a friend who lives near me
I actually thought that it was normal to have reusable cups and razors... My parents have it I have all of my friends have it... So it's kinda normal to have reusable cups in my "town"
The other day I was at Birmingham airport but I couldn't find a water bottle refill station so I literally just went to the Costa cafe and the man there filled it up for free and even added ice! I felt so proud because everyone else in the line was buying their overpriced water in single use bottles!
Nina H great tip
this is great! :D
I would totally tip for that service.
Good for you! I recently stayed at a Holiday Inn and the staff were happy to fill my water bottle each morning, they even added ice as the weather was hot. Hopefully it will become the norm for places to do this. We just have to keep asking.
You should tell the others buying plastic bottles that they can do the same!
I'm a publishing student, and I can tell you that eBooks are also great for authors because often authors make more off eBooks because since they are cheaper to make they have a higher royalty (their percent of the profits) from the company, and even more per title if they self-published.
I don't recommend eco friendly alternatives to people because it's good to the planet anymore - I jump right to the fact that it saves money because unfortunately most people are in it for themselves 🙃 But I'm glad there are reasons for everyone to live a low impact life!
iamKomposed, ikr
Honestly ur being a bit harsh. Financial hardship is a reality for a lot of people. Maybe even u guys too I’m not gonna assume ur lives. And sometimes the low waste eco friendly minimalist healthy organic vegan etc all the hippie buzzwords aren’t financially realistic or fit their lifestyle. They have kids, they have bills, and they have debt. Not all eco friendly hacks are friendly to wallets. Like being able to afford ethical clothing for example. Or some people live in such a low socioeconomic area that they don’t have a sustainable grocery store around. Not to mention bulk bins or anything of that nature and can only even sometimes afford cheap crappy food for them and their family. I could go on and on. I’m not poor but my college is in a town where my only food options are a dollar general and a Walmart. I’d have to drive 45mins to another city for anything that isn’t wrapped individually in plastic etc.
I was lured into minimalism by first the metal health aspect of it but especially the financial part. If these ism’s (minimalism, environmentalism, zero waste...ism?) weren’t financially realistic no one would be doing them because money is a struggle out in these streets and it doesn’t make them bad people for prioritizing it at the top of the list. (u didn’t call them bad people, but u could definitely be a lot less judgey) so just realize that some of us have to worry more about staying afloat before we try to save the world and others have a little less problem with that🤷🏾♀️ some don’t have the resources to do some things associated with those Isms and some do. Imagine a college student (which I am) or a single mom trying to raise kids or just anybody really I would be concerned and happy about the financial savings because some of us have that issue to worry about like I’m sure u probably do too. Hard to focus on saving the planet when u can’t pay ur bills so if the amazing financial benefits is what first lures them to the movement then so be it😊
Last year I started to think about buying a period cup because I was buying my pads with my own money and they were really expensive. I got as much informations about it as possible and this year I bought it. Now I'm getting more and more into the eco-friendly/zero waste lifestyle but I probably wouldn't have been too interested in it if it weren't for the fact that saves money. I know that this might sound selfish but I don't see it that way. Even if the reason that you get to know this lifestyle is because of money that doesn't mean that you don't care. (sorry, english is not my first language so this might not be well written)
@@leilanidru7506 I'm just going to assume she might have maybe meant the people who are able and knowing and kind of don't do it out of spite. I think it's mostly a feeling of shame honestly, but I do know people who do the whole "Well because of you I'm going to purposely do the bad thing." It's frustrating.
love the studio ghibli decor
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I also love studio ghibli
Thank you so much for sharing your tips! As a student I'm living on a budget and I started saving money by simply buying less and starting to ask myself if I really need certain things.
Bit late to the party, but if you don't have enough drinking glasses, you can always use glass jars instead after you've used the contents!
Reusable napkins/tissues for the win! I've been doing this for a while and I tend to get the 'are you a grandparent' comment, since they are actually from my grandpa, kinda funny, actually. :D Looking forward to the next video!
Lissy Kate I do that too! I've found that during flu season, the skin around my nose gets less irritated. And my grandmother gave me ones with intricate embroidery, so they are really special!
Selina Schmid Yess, definitively!
What about if you're prone to nosebleeds though?? Like in winter almost everytime I go to blow my nose I risk a 5 minute nosebleed. 😓
neko you can get a black or red colored reusable napkin :) you can even get a more absorbent one too! They sell them all over love :) hope this helped your question
I LOVE how your approach is so realistic - you always take circumstances of other people into consideration (like in South America or SEA we need to drink from plastic bottles for hygiene reasons) and offer different alternatives for what we can do :) Thank you so much for your insights x lots and lots of love
Mika I agree! Although there is a great gravity based water filtration system called Berkey filters that we use in our apartment. The filters are so powerful that they can filter out even viruses. You could put swamp water through the system and it would be safe to drink (although doing so regularly would significantly shorten the life of the filters). It requires no electricity or water pressure to use and is a stand alone unit. The filters last for 3,000 gallons of tap water, which for our usage is about 8 years!
I've watched your channel for ages but just needed to comment on the clever positioning of totoro and the leaf. This made my day :)
Last year I became vegan and this year I want to be more minimal and sustainable. Your channel informs me of becoming more conscious about my life choices. Thank you, I really needed your advice!!!
EsperanzaMX, zero waste and veganism go hand-in-hand! As well as mindfulness and yoga.
I love how you say "grab a cup of tea" in the beginning :)
Really like your videos, amazing calming voice and you're kinda my idol so far :) Wish you the best!
Greetings from Germany
Quatschknödel :D Greetings from Germany too 😊
Quatschknödel & Bigu Gluchinger 'Hallo from Germany' too. Love SV's voice, content, style, ethics, could go on & on ..............curls, advice ............
Clothes swap is a really great idea. I sometimes borrow my mom's sweaters to wear and my sisters borrow my clothes especially when we were younger. I am falling in love with diy. I have so far made moisturizer, body lotion, and lip balm and have reused jars and plastic containers to hold them in. I am almost done with my deodorant, toner, leave-in conditioner and toothpaste, so when that is completed I have the ingredients to make those. I am happy with the changes I have made. Thanks for the video!
My best friend did a huge closet declutter lately and because we are almost the same size I now have a few new items for free:)
Me stealing all my boyfriend’s comfy hoodies and pjs: but I’m being sustainable by sharing!!!
Haha sharing😂
I saved so much money by switching to reusable menstrual products! I haven't bought any disposables in like a year or so! It's awesome! And they're so much more comfortable!
The money saving aspect is really what drew me to this movement.
There were a lot of things that I was already doing but definitely have learned a lot though watching RUclips’s like you who have shown me different “hacks” to help me on this journey of less waste.
I just got a safety razor in the mail and used it for the first time today!! It’s such a nicer product than plastic razors AND a WAY closer shave! I freaking love it so far!
Emily King even better, I don’t even shave!! But I know some people aren’t comfortable doing that
@@RebeccasMakeup honestly that's just too much.
Sorry, I am so excited! Just had to comment on repairing things. I had two really good purses that I kept because they needed minor repairs. One needed a new zipper, so I went on RUclips to Margaret Meyer's video about repairing separated zippers. I followed her instructions and my purse is like brand new. The other purse I used a glue gun to repair the clasp, and added soft electrical tape to the handles. Both purses are usable again. No need to go to the store or even buy secondhand! I saved around $35-50. So so happy!😂
Whenever u have ur Totoro plush in the background all I think about it "... you only see him when ur very young! A magical adventure for u!"
love that
3:39 I literally thought “wow I can go over to immy’s to refill my water bottle??” 😂😂
So many good points! You inspired me to try to create as little waste as I can. I stopped buying soy milk or tofu and now make it at home. I don’t have access to a bulk shop, but I try to remain as close to package free as possible. Thanks for the encouragement!💚
Hi Genna. Might I ask how you make your soy milk? I have recently ditched milk and although soya is the best option for me I find the packaging a bit bulky. I am looking for a better option.
So many useful ideas here...thanks to following you for so long, I’m already doing many of these things and have noticed a decrease in spending as a result! Love the clothing swap idea, and I’d save a bit more by learning to mend my own clothing...still dropping torn clothes down to the local sewing shop. Thank you once again for a treasure trove of valuable actions we can take to lessen waste whilst saving money as well! 💕
Is the little intro staying around? "Grab a cup of tea" is so cute, it fits you so well! I'm also super into the background music you've chosen for this video. I love jazz tunes. Great video! I love your tip videos😍
I was so amazed by the OP shops in New Zealand. When I was travelling I remember buying a pan, some cutlery, 2 bowls, 2 mugs and a bag for 2,50$. I found some great hoodies and shirts for 1-2$. Books for a few dollars or even for free.
Love this video! I think its so important that we share how zero waste can be cheap because I've found that the cost is a major concern for a lot of my friends wanting to reduce their waste!
You are so lovely, it is great watching your videos it makes me feel so happy and inspired to keep trying to reduce waste where I can, thank you and keep being you xxx
The way I think of it with my reusable razor it paid for itself in the time I would have used 3 razors from Venus (a us brand I believe?) those run about $7 USD and my reusable was $20 USD so it is wonderful.
That’s how I justified my menstrual cup as well. It paid for itself in 3 months. Breaking it down the tampons I used were about $10 USD a box I went through about a box a period and my cup was about $28 USD
I proved to myself these are all worth it. Just by breaking it down. 💜 Thank you for your videos you inspire me a lot.
i haven’t finished the video but i loved how you referred to australian op shops. i don’t think i’ve heard anyone say that in a while (even in australia, the term thrift shopping has gotten popular - thanks macklemore).
Lovely video, great way to stimulate people to lower their waste if they don't have the right mindset (yet). I do this all the time with my coworkers. :D
Thank you so much for this video! ^_^ Over here where I live, my Goodwill and Salvation Army shops are actually pricey when it comes to clothes. Similar prices to Macy's, Ross, etc. It sucks 😭
Same goes for thrift shops in Sweden, you save so much money and can still get good quality items ^^
I love your "grab a cup of tea" videos :)
SO MUCH AMAZING TIPS - THANK U SO MUCH AND I AM GONNA USE THESE TIPS. VERY HELPFUL FOR MY ZERO WASTE JOURNEY
Totoro is everywhere ☺️
I can really tell how hard you work to make your videos look so crisp and clean! Loveeeeeee
You have a kind heart :) Great video! I really appreciated it!
ahh your videos just keep getting better and better!! the b-rolls, editing, aesthetics, music.. and I especially liked the tips in this one. great! :) xx
You are so positive and inspiring!
Shopping less and using reusables is usually a no-brainer, but the hair point REALLY saves so much money and resources. I used to buy so many hair products, masks, oils etc but after doing the water only method, my hair is in better condition. Of course this doesn't work for everybody but if you do it right (without using overly hot water or stripping products like baking powder) and you remember to scritch and preen, your hair will be silky smooth.
I don't have a fully non-plastic razor, but it is reusable and I can make one head last about a month, and my boyfriend can make his last one shaving (which he does about every other month). Dollar Shave club was so cheap to get the starter kit, and the heads are like $10 a month for 4 and I can skip the months I don't need to refill. I've saved so much money, and now I throw away far less plastic.
I love these tips. I'm doing a couple of them, such as not buying fast fashion clothes & using my reusable water bottle. It has really saved me a lot of money. 😊
Added benefit to sharing clothes... when you go out with your sister, you don't have to worry that she will be wearing a shirt that looks exactly like yours.
Thank you thank you thank you for all that you do for us. These videos are so special here on RUclips. You are so appreciated!
Can we get an update on the No Spend challenge please 😁✨
You say water bottle soo cute😂😂
I actually want some Tea now 🤔
Just stumbled across this video and your page. Thanks for sharing :) I started my reduced waste journey this year and I'm so excited to keep going
So I kept track of everything money wise. I had to invest about $50 in the beginning, but over the past 5 months, I have saved $648! Just from little things like not buying things I didn't need, impulse buys, buying food in bulk, and probably one of 5he biggest ones, menstrual products.
This should be mandatory watching. Best bit of common sense thinking I've seen in ages. Bless.
You are such an inspiration to me! Beautiful and important content as always 🙏❤️
If you want to buy a new book the best ones to get are publishers who use fsc certified wood,paper etc in the uk 🇬🇧
You can get that razor at the dollar tree in the US for a $1 and it comes with 5 razors for when the blade gets dull.
These tips are really helpful, thanks.
And I enjoy the way you talk through all of these, which is very succinct and clear :)
Would it be possible for you to make a video re the hair washing thing? Or point me in the direction of the information that could help me do that? I've got curly hair and I've been sls+silicone free for a couple of years but still haven't figured it out yet. I've recently realised that rinsing my hair with just water in between washes adds another day before I have to wash it again but I have no idea what I'm doing and none of the curly hair people I follow have discussed it. I'm loving your curly hair! X
Great video!! I already do a lot of this, feels so good :) I wash my hair still twice a week, but I really want to do it once as well haha...
The Green Guide, i use Castille Soap for my whole body, and everything basically so i don't waste money on shampoo and shit.
Thank you for this grandios tipps, so simpel and it works so good. Love to you. You are wonderful*
try to take cold showers.. It took me a while to get used to it but once i started i really enjoy them. I play 2 hours of football in the morning and get super sweaty and hot so a 5 minute cold shower wakes me up again and refreshes me for everything else i have to do that day. I noticed i take shorter showers when they're cold because hot showers feel good so you want to stay in longer. In conclusion, taking cold showers will save you water bills and heating bills, while also waking you up and boosting metabolism
Hi ! I was thinking about what you said about books : This is not really a question of sustainability, but does buying an ebook supports more an author than a physical book ? I'm a future librarian and in my studies we saw "where the money was going in the making of a book", and it was really not much for the author (around 8%). But that's maybe just in my country, maybe it is more in the UK, and it is maybe more when it's an ebook ...
Anyway, that's just me being crazy about books (librarian ^^) ! I love your channel and your videos are really interesting ! :D
I love the totoro in the background 😍
since I stopped eating meat i make all my own meals now. for dinner i just make 2 portions and have half for lunch the next day. i used to have breakfast out everyday, but now i make porridge at home
I always buy good quality clothing with fabrics that are durable. Often those clothes are at the thrift store. Wearing classic, instead of trendy styles saves a lot of money. And they are easier to find second hand. And of course don’t throw those clothes away if they need a minor repair. Often the stitching in new clothes is done on machines so I usually have to reinforce sewing on buttons. Hems come out, no problem. Seams come undone, no problem. Just sew them up. DIY products are so much better as far as quality. And much cheaper. And curls do a lot better if you don’t wash it as often because curls don’t like being barraged with water, let alone soap. I wash my curls once a week with a conditioner. I wash my hair with coconut milk and aloe Vera juice and oil. Rinse with apple cider vinegar to combat the dullness from the hard water where I live. And not drying my curls with a blow dryer makes them so much happier too. I grew up in a world where family shared and swapped clothes, so adopting old fashioned ( grew up in the 70s) methods is awesome. Napkins and handkerchiefs are old fashioned and so elegant and easier on the skin. Drying racks actually make your clothes last longer because the dryer destroys fabrics( that’s what the lint is). 😉 Keep up the good work.
Loved this video! Need to train my hair so I can wash it less! Any tips?
There’s a place here in America called Plato’s closet. They buy name brand practically new clothing from you and sell practically new name brand clothing that’s a)cute/in style and b)new or almost new
I find things super cheap compared to new stuff and something things still have the new tags on
Thank you so much for sharing it! I love this kind of video. It helps me a lot and makes me think about what I can do. Thank you so much for your amazing tips:) I’m looking forward to seeing next video
your videos makes me happy, Greetings from Lima Peru!!!!!
aliexpress has reusable razors - they are dirt cheap and come with a packet of blades and a carrying case. you can also get a strop to reuse the blades!!
Loved this! Even though I know I should be making the changes for the environment, having an extra reason always helps!
To by new books is really not neccessary because there are so many other options.
But to wash your hear once a week maximum or just once in two weeks is still not possible if you are doing sport every second day or for three times a week so i dont know how to handle with that.
And yeah, sharing your wardrope with your sister is a bit hard if you havent a sister. :D
But all the other points are very helpful and motivating.
Clothes swap sounds great! Maybe another event this year would be a good idea?
Loved all the tips! This channel is such a beauty 💙💙
Hi. Have just found your channel and am so happy to find a more local to me person to inspire and help me in my new journey towards zero waste. I only really started my journey in December. I am very interested in how you transitioned your hair to washing less. I have already been using LUSH bars of shampoo and conditioner but sometimes find myself wishing i didn't have to wash, as much. I am intrigued to discover how you work around your curls. I have crazy curly hair which ranges from super, fork in a toaster frizz, to a couple of defined ringlets underneath and almost straight on top. I am also thinking of making my own panty liners. but am not a fan of some of the options I have seen which involve poppers and wadding which did not look sustainable and more like hamster bedding! I am looking forward to going back through your videos and perhaps finding the answers to these two questions in past vlogs of yours. Just wanted to say now, Thank you for your tips.
Love your channel! These tips are excellent.
I just stumbled onto your page. It's great!! I'm learning so much from your videos :) Thanks!
"THRIFT SHOPS ARE MAH BEST FRIENDS." IT'S STUDENT FRIENDLY AND BUDGET FRIENDLY.
It's funny how many reusable/eco-friendly pieces remind us of our grandparents - reusable napkins and tissues, using a wash cloth, etc. The whole convenience/disposable item market is so new and unnecessary! Back to basics we go ...
Where did you get your reusable pads from? Also could you please make a video of the hair washing transition? Love this video.
Awesome tips, all things I'm slowly transitioning into. The only thing I can not even get into is just wetting hair w water. I usually only wash face w cold water and only wash my hair a few times a week but I put it all up and do NOT get it wet. The Wet dog smell is something I despise even on my partner. Who do you deal w that?
great advice, really liked your video. Totally got ditracted by your cute ghibli decor though
Wouldn’t it be great if coffee shops just got rid of takeaway cups. And just didn’t offer them anymore AT ALL. But you could still get a takeaway coffee you just have to bring your own reuseable cup. Same with plastic bags in supermarkets. Just don’t have them available anymore to force people to bring their own reuseable bags. Removing the fall back option and means people would HAVE to think about ☹️ I work in a supermarket and it pains me to see the amount of single use plastic 😢
Hey there! I have a very important question to ask. How do you travel with a safety razor and blades since they might take them from you the airports? Thanks for the reply :)
love the studio Ghibli in the background 😍
I love thrift shopping too...but here in Vancouver where I live I have to wrap my head around the fact that the clothes are not cheaper than fast fashion. I can definitely see why people would go to H&M etc. here when a tshirt is still $12 in the thrift shop. It's unfortunate.
Laura S. Ahh dang that sucks! Thrifting is cheaper in smaller cities I guess :( I live in Pittsburgh (US) and it’s reasonable in most shops. Maybe try a suburb!
I used to live in Langley (small semi-rural suburb of Vancouver) and the thrift shops are still crazy expensive (relative to the us). We don't have anything even remotely as cheap as Goodwill in Canada unfortunately :S
All that being said I totally still buy exclusively secondhand clothing :)
I love your channel!! So interesting and so many things I've been putting into practice! What make is your reusable razor?
I love your channel! :)
Really late to the video but if u use cotton swabs at lastobject.com they have a reusable one that u can use up to 1000 times
Giggles. I just washed my olive and pickle jars and put them in the cubbard. 😊
my sisters are sharing a wardrobe too. But one of them knows, and the other not really xD
love Totoro in the background
love you soooo much, your such an inspiration 😻💜
We want to thank you very much for sharing your tips we just love your videos you're very inspiring.
Love your videos!
Have you researched any eco friendly/biodegradable wastebasket bags? What do you use to line your trash cans, or do you leave them bare and just wash them?
i've had my winter coat since 2004. it has some rips (especially on the sleeves) but i've never seen anything like this, so i should repair those edges. 😅
Has anyone ever told you you look like Noomi Rapace? (The girl from the Millenium series) She's also verrry pretty :) :)
Thanx for this video!!
Great video! Will definitely share.
I bought a safety razor with 10 blades and a travel case for 14 dollars on eBay
thank you for the video! i live in a small town, we do not have thrift shops here and i cannot buy stuff in bulk so i dont know how to manage living zero waste 😭😭 so sad
If u live or are visiting Portland Oregon go to Powell’s
i really want to learn how to ride a bike but it feels so daunting as an adult. i mostly walk or catch the bus places, but carpool to work with a friend who lives near me
I actually thought that it was normal to have reusable cups and razors... My parents have it I have all of my friends have it... So it's kinda normal to have reusable cups in my "town"