DAILY SUSTAINABILITY HABITS // for when zero waste burns you out

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  • Опубликовано: 22 дек 2024

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  • @gabrielacarolina_
    @gabrielacarolina_ Год назад +26

    I've had my phone for five years, everytime someone finds out they honestly look disgusted. Whereas i feel like phones should last this long at a minimum (especially considering how expensive they've become).

    • @bioniclohan7291
      @bioniclohan7291 11 месяцев назад

      I had my last phone for a year. I haven't had a phone longer than that since 2016 (yay for planned obsolescence). It is so sad that the average phone is replaced that often.

  • @bethisntgraceful
    @bethisntgraceful Год назад +18

    I've been adding fruit pulp (leftover from juicing) to vegan cake batter and the cakes turn out SO MOIST omg ❤🎉

  • @simoneclarke5104
    @simoneclarke5104 Год назад +13

    1 hour power walk a day being alone with your thoughts, even if they are uncomfortable. Take in the sun when it is out, listen to nature. Make it consistent, everyday get out of bed and do your walk. Write three pages a day of absolutely anything that comes into your head. Do not reread it, do not be perfect, just dump your brain into the paper. Walking and journalling are so wonderful for your soul💖

  • @MrsLadyLiberty
    @MrsLadyLiberty Год назад +20

    Gotta celebrate the small wins. Yesterday we bought some food while out then I remembered that I didn't pack our "to go" bag so no silverware. Do I go ask for plasticware? Eeek. There was a thrift store next door, bought some metal spoons and the clerk just gave them to me! Like the earth was thanking me. 😊

  • @Erinawesome17
    @Erinawesome17 Год назад +12

    "My bathroom is genitalia themed." Life goals! :) Wonderful video as always love. Keep up the good work and make sure to take care of yourself.

    • @Gittemary
      @Gittemary  Год назад +1

      Thank you - and yeah, a genitalia themed bathroom should really be life goals 😂😎🤌

  • @GlitterBerry07
    @GlitterBerry07 Год назад +38

    I loved your video on minimalism. I’d love if you could delve into eco-maximalism more and how to create a maximalist space sustainably 😊😊

    • @Gittemary
      @Gittemary  Год назад +8

      noted, I think it could be really interesting to talk more about that ☺️

    • @leahaf808
      @leahaf808 Год назад +1

      Oooh this is such a good idea!

  • @sallyjohnson9516
    @sallyjohnson9516 Год назад +25

    It’s nice to know others sometimes struggle with sustainability, too. You’ve encouraged me to persevere. 😊

    • @Gittemary
      @Gittemary  Год назад +8

      gotta be real here and I think we should talk about it when we feel less motivated than usual, it doesn’t mean we’re bad environmentalists 💚🌿

  • @assiuuskallio2960
    @assiuuskallio2960 8 месяцев назад +1

    We juice berries and the leftover pulp is a great smoothie base. We mash it in a food processor (or equivalent) and put it in the freezer.

  • @rosieoftheunderground
    @rosieoftheunderground Год назад +4

    I need your indoor composting tips sooo badly!

  • @sashawilkinson6978
    @sashawilkinson6978 Год назад +2

    I love being sustainable, but burn out is definitely real. With the cost of living it’s made it harder and seeing the bulk stores disappear is so sad 😢. But I’m taking shit into my own hands, now growing my own fruit and veg, putting my big garden to use, and learning to preserve and sew, really enjoying the old ways lately ❤

  • @lela2280
    @lela2280 Год назад +1

    Yes to washing at cooler temperatures on the regular! As long as you don't have any people with certain acute or chronic health issues in your household, it's even fine to wash towels and bed linens at 30°C most of the time. But I would also advise to do a hot load (60°C) every now and then to keep your towels and linens fresh and odour free and prevent the build up of nasty bio film and germs in your machine. Keeping your textiles and appliances usable is a matter of sustainability too.
    Also, use the time saver button on your washing machine and on your dish washer as little as possible as this uses way more energy than the regular runtime of the given program would.

  • @V3ganer_Yogi
    @V3ganer_Yogi Год назад +17

    First of all I have to say you look beautiful !!😍 You inspire me a lot with your videos.🥰 I'm also often frustrated because I still buy so many things wrapped in plastic.😕 I've already reduced it quite a bit and also buy a few things in bulk stores or try to do without plastic in the bathroom or kitchen, but finances and everyday life often don't make it easy for you.😔 That's why it's good to see that you're not perfect either, and when many people take small steps, you achieve something.💚

    • @Gittemary
      @Gittemary  Год назад +3

      All we can do is our best 💚🌿

    • @sarahkinsey5434
      @sarahkinsey5434 Год назад

      @@Gittemary something is better than nothing

  • @blooome
    @blooome Год назад +9

    your enthusiasm and aesthetic are so magnetic. both are captivating, so naturally effortless…you have me completely addicted to your content. i love videos like this where we can peek into your living space and see your latest endeavours of life…you know how to live life beautifully and in style….(and your colour palette is on point) …..that you accomplish all of this in secondhand acquisitions….is what makes it all the more amazing! whatever you post, i will watch. keep smiling beautiful gurl!

    • @Gittemary
      @Gittemary  Год назад

      Thank you for the kindness, my home is my favourite place in the world, and it is ever-evolving 🥹🌿

  • @chelsea3974
    @chelsea3974 Год назад +19

    One thing that I'm struggling with is keeping expired makeup and skincare. They all say 6-12 months use and I have sensitive skin and I feel bad throwing it away but using expired stuff isn't good for health.

    • @starlight7567
      @starlight7567 Год назад

      I totally get that 😭

    • @satnamsattykaur
      @satnamsattykaur Год назад +6

      You could use them as paint in arts and craft activities or if your skin can handle it just use creams and lotions to shave if you do but I’m sure you can just mix some pigment into it and make it into something else.

    • @j.totheworld
      @j.totheworld Год назад +13

      lmao my friend let me take like a half a teaspoon of her foundation and i store it in… an old take-out salad dressing container
      not sure if it’s embarrassing or genius, but it works for me!

    • @psiholog.matei.gabriela
      @psiholog.matei.gabriela Год назад +5

      I have the same issue. I never throw out makeup in time. From what i understand powders are generally less likely to grow bacteria as liquids and creams. What also helps is making sure all the brushes and sponges used are clean and not putting dirty hands in product jars. But for me the main goal is trying to keep the number of products as low as possible. I am more likely tonuse things up if i don't own a huge amount of stuff. And i always throw things out if i start having doubts about them or if they change in colour, smell, texture etc

    • @drinnie06
      @drinnie06 Год назад +13

      I try to treat those products like the food I consume. As long as it smells and looks good and doesn't sting or give any other weird sensation I'm going to use it. The yoghurt in my fridge also gets eaten even though the best before date was maybe one or two weeks ago 😅 but you do you

  • @alexandthezoo
    @alexandthezoo Год назад +3

    I'm not sure how sustainable it is, especially considering their shows with loads of pyrotechnics, but Rammstein had pеn1s shaped soap in their official fan shop. (I'm censoring the word p*n1s because YT is strange, not because I think it should be censored, it's anatomical term ffs, but just in case.)
    And as always, I'm here for the vlog-type content, I actually think you're an amazing vlogger.

  • @riadrossos-usa4415
    @riadrossos-usa4415 Год назад

    You are absolutely right about not to do everything to the extreme but having balance

  • @MsYazz69
    @MsYazz69 Год назад +1

    I'd love to watch the composting indoors

  • @shaunnarochelle
    @shaunnarochelle Год назад +2

    I have chronic fatigue syndrone and have had to let so many of my habits go. I don't go to my bulk food store so much because it is so far away and exhausts me but my local Indian store has so many spices in large packets, which are the same as what I was seeing them refill at the bulk food store with anyway ! but when I go to my bulk food store I reallllyyy stock up now.

  • @CyberMercy
    @CyberMercy Год назад

    Yes! Thank You. Minimalism is an affectation/aesthetic it has nothing to do with utility, affordability, of sustainability 😎☕💋

  • @jessicawight7020
    @jessicawight7020 Год назад +2

    I have a list for when I am burnt out, it is a list of things I love and it goes in order from the easiest thing to longer activities. 1. Tea 2. Get changed into comfy clothes 3. ... you get the idea. I have some cozy hobbies too and this usually grounds me for the day and helps me reset.

  • @reganstandlick7520
    @reganstandlick7520 5 месяцев назад

    I love the soap saving thing you've talked about before but gosh its so messy

  • @neta565
    @neta565 Год назад

    I love how you've decorated your flat!😃

  • @wendy-zarate
    @wendy-zarate Год назад +1

    Oh I love love love your apartment. I find myself in the same situation with stuff. Love trinkets, plants, toys, art, decorations, etc all over. But I always feel it's not eco friendly but it is. Cause most of it was found in second hand shops, garbage cans, upcycled, or gifts. Seeing how lovely your home is makes me think it is 💯 possible to be eco friendly but still have a cool ass home like yours! :)

    • @Gittemary
      @Gittemary  Год назад

      Many things do not always equal overconsumption but we basically only see those minimalist, tidy homes in the sustainability space so it is easy to feel bad of our homes do not look like that, but sustainability is not an aesthetic 💚🌿

  • @caitlincooper0
    @caitlincooper0 Год назад

    Lol love the bathroom, I'm trying to do the same thing xD

  • @peabodysees
    @peabodysees Год назад +3

    Thank you for your content! Can't wait for the indoor composting video. 🥬

  • @cristinaflores6667
    @cristinaflores6667 Год назад

    wow! This is the perfect documentary about zerowaste lifestyle!! You inspire me!! Love from Spain

  • @anaalves3658
    @anaalves3658 Год назад +6

    Why do you think that the bulk stores in Denmark are closing down? I would love to know what is driving this.

    • @Gittemary
      @Gittemary  Год назад

      Funding/finance, after covid a lot of small businesses struggled, so I think that might have been the reason 😟

  • @marieluise6907
    @marieluise6907 Год назад +2

    🤍🤍🤍
    A fitness youtuber that I'm watching was saying recently that he will be doing more Vlogs from now on and less workout content. If somebody wants to see workout content they are welcome to look on his page since he did already do a lot of workout videos and that's just what's motivating him right now..
    Was thinking about that when you said you don't feel like doing a well researched video for right now. That's fine! We'll be here either way :)
    Don't beat yourself up.
    Also have a nice Easter weekend. 🤍

  • @earlgreyci
    @earlgreyci Год назад

    Watching this on earth day as I commute to a farmer’s market and plant swap 🥰

  • @annatatum8392
    @annatatum8392 Год назад +2

    Could you do a video on how to stop mindless shopping or shopping for the maybe future (if that makes sense)? I need help with this! ❤

    • @Gittemary
      @Gittemary  Год назад +2

      I have a video about the “treat yourself” phenomenon, perhaps give that a watch ☺️?

    • @sophiaazevedo4013
      @sophiaazevedo4013 Год назад

      Hannah Louise Poston talks a lot about how she quit her shopping addiction and how she continues to moderate her “love of beautiful things”

  • @anamorales3722
    @anamorales3722 Год назад +3

    Great video! Very down to earth, just what I needed! ❤

    • @Gittemary
      @Gittemary  Год назад

      Happy to hear that 💚🌿

  • @lisamolinar
    @lisamolinar Год назад

    Pretty kool routine, I dig ur County, I do hope u get more bulk shopping stores..XOXO 😊❤❤

  • @rebecca6944
    @rebecca6944 Год назад

    Its incredibly freeing to understand that you can do things in the complete and utter absence of motivation

  • @Charlotte1333
    @Charlotte1333 Год назад +1

    You might feel uninspired but this video is one of my favourites from the recent past 😊 question about the bike, I also have an electric bike but often think what about the battery at the end of its lifespan? Is it worth it? Since I have my bike I rarely drive my car, but I do have a battery to get tis of in a couple of years. I would love to see the daily kitchen cleaning routine in detail, and also a video of growing herbs with some tips ❤️

  • @StrangeSpark
    @StrangeSpark 10 месяцев назад

    On your bathroom theme, I gave my sister 3 candles that are female torsos shaped. She lives with 2 of my female cousins, so I thought it was funny 😅

  • @anaalves3658
    @anaalves3658 Год назад

    My husband is a software engineer and the only technology stuff he gets new is his work laptop, it's very high end and it's a requirement for work, he doesn't pay for it and he keeps it for 4 years or more which in the tech industry is long. Our other devices are all second hand 😊. And we usually keep them for a really long time.

  • @dorisdelonga3713
    @dorisdelonga3713 Год назад +1

    Exactly what I needed, thank you Gittemary! 💚

    • @Gittemary
      @Gittemary  Год назад +1

      Happy to hear it ✨✨

  • @ralucafeier
    @ralucafeier Год назад

    Thanks for your video! I like all your videos and your commitment to zero waste life. Keep up the good work!
    You can find the soap shape you are looking for at Rammstein’s shop at the bathroom section.

  • @andreaasegoviagonzalez263
    @andreaasegoviagonzalez263 Год назад

    My health has not been excellent as of late and I've been feeling pretty burned out too, but your videos always bring me joy

    • @Gittemary
      @Gittemary  Год назад +1

      All we can do is our best 🌿💚

  • @OkNice-bf3eq
    @OkNice-bf3eq Год назад

    Elsket denne videoen❤

  • @AnnikaWithAk
    @AnnikaWithAk Год назад

    You come up with so many interestings vlogs and I think it's perfectly fine not to be inspirational all the time. And as you said there are many sustainable actions we follow which have just become the standard and normal routine to us and we don't even think about it anymore. Amber from the channel Fairly Local Family talked about something similar the other week.
    Definitely love your genitals/naked body related bathroom. I have a few vintage kinky postcards there which I bought at Le Puces, a huge vintage/flea market in Paris. You'd love it there!

  • @giuliagatti1912
    @giuliagatti1912 Год назад

    oooh, this is just the video I needed! Thanks Gittemary!

  • @juchidaf
    @juchidaf Год назад

    YES! Another Gittemary video! Love love love your content

  • @CornyPowerRiegel1
    @CornyPowerRiegel1 Год назад

    Hey Gittemary, I just wanted to say that I really love your new flat. It looks very cozy!
    And thanks for the new input. Can you tell me where did you get the nailstone? I have never seen this before.
    And also where did you get the laundry sheets? I guess I would like to try some out. I usually make my washing powder by myself, but sometimes the pouder isn't washed out properly off m cloth...
    Best regard Conny :)

  • @anas4704
    @anas4704 Год назад +1

    I love your videos and I generally love watching you cuz you have a great vibe and you inspired me to try to be a lot more sustainable. But, I have a problem, I have been a smoker for many years and I am having a lot of trouble quitting. Now, my concern isn't really my health because I'm very healthy, but I am feeling very guilty about what my smoking means to the environment. Wondering if you have any thoughts on this?

  • @SusanForeman1963
    @SusanForeman1963 Год назад

    😂 Your bathroom bis genitalia themed!😂 I was working out while watching this and when you said that, I fell over mid-squat. Actually rolling on the floor laughing. I'm not making fun of you, the theme makes sense since that is the room we most often pull down our pants😂.

  • @andreadybvik
    @andreadybvik Год назад

    Love your style! It's so inspiring! Thank you for reminding us that the effort we are able to put in vary throughout life! 💛 Can't wait for the compost video! Just started a compost at home and would definitely need some good tips!

  • @celinefuchs4095
    @celinefuchs4095 Год назад

    Enjoyed the video, and glad to have a space to feel okay in the burnout. I live in rural Korea right now and have been feeling burnout regarding diet and packaging. I’ve followed a vegetarian diet for nearly three years now, and in Korean cuisine it is a constant quest to find the options that haven’t got some sort of meat or fish in it. I have no plans to start eating fish or meat (though I briefly considered a pescatarian diet, as fish consumed would have less impact in Korea, as it’s a peninsula, than it would in Midwest USA where I’m from) but there are moments when I feel very tired and up against the culture by constantly having to ask what is in food people offer me, and having to turn it down if there’s even a small amount of fish oil, imitation crab, etc. Many people here don’t understand what is vegetarian and what is not (fish oil or meat broth might not be seen as a problem for them). And as far as I’m aware, the word for “vegan” and “vegetarian” is the same in Korean (the vocab may be evolving, but I am not sure). So it has been a struggle.
    For packaging, I’ve just had to admit that there is almost no escaping plastic packaging here, and be content in that my dietary choices are the impact I can make right now, and to make small bulk choices when possible. (Small example, but I eat a lot of dried seaweed, so buying one bigger bag instead of four smaller ones is the best I can do.)
    Otherwise, while many household products I’ve had to buy new and not super sustainable ones, there are several things I’ve brought from home, including shampoo bars, a menstrual cup, and I’ve managed to find an ethical skincare brand (plastic containers, unfortunately, but most products are vegan) and secondhand stores in a nearby city for clothing. So these are ways I try to remind myself, especially in times of burnout, that I’m doing SOMETHING. I hope anyone else who is feeling burnout can look around and remind themselves of what they are already doing. ❤

    • @sophiaazevedo4013
      @sophiaazevedo4013 Год назад +1

      I admire your dedication. I think a lot of people would’ve given up in your situation

    • @celinefuchs4095
      @celinefuchs4095 Год назад

      @@sophiaazevedo4013 thank you so much, I appreciate that 😊 I’m here as an English teacher, and one of the other native English teachers in town (there are five of is) is also vegetarian which has helped immensely as far as hanging out with the other native teachers and finding vegetarian options in town, but I’ve heard of some folks who come here vegetarian and quickly change their diet 😅

  • @neurolotte2406
    @neurolotte2406 Год назад +1

    Hi Gittemary! Do you have any tips for sustainable dental floss? Possibly that doesn't cost a fortune? Thanks!

  • @miaik-
    @miaik- Год назад

    I think you've tried both, Native and Wild deodorants? Which one would you recommend?

  • @randomcomment343
    @randomcomment343 Год назад

    I say do some walk every now and then cuz I was walking and I walked into birds fighting each other

  • @korwynze6288
    @korwynze6288 Год назад

    "im looking for penis shaped soap" Gittemary, you are hilarious. i did not expect this in a zero waste video. i think your bathroom decor is great!

  • @irenero8932
    @irenero8932 Год назад

    Lovely vídeo 😊

  • @dorisdelonga3713
    @dorisdelonga3713 Год назад +4

    Recently I had some problems with my solid shampoo and I even considered going back to plastic bottles 😢 after washing my hair is often sticky and waxy. I don't think it is a hard water problem since I traveled and been using the same shampoo and this still happens. I tried different shampoo bars and it doesn't seem to work. Maybe it is due to some oils in the shampoo that leaves this residue, but I have dry and wavy hair (full of volume) - similar to Gittemary's and afterwards I'm left with shiny (not in a good way), thin and lifeless hair. Has anyone encountered this problem with using the bar form of shampoo?

    • @TheJullansvensk
      @TheJullansvensk Год назад +2

      I have had this same problem with some kinds of solid schampoo. When I have a kind that have this issue, I do a "vinegar rinse" afterwards and it always works wonders. I usually mix 1/10 vinegar and water in a spray bottle and spray that lightly in my hair after using schampoo and let it sit for 1 minute or to and then rinsing it out. I only wash my hair once a week, bit do not know if it is good to use vinegar rinse on hair more often that.

    • @katjaheidweiller7187
      @katjaheidweiller7187 Год назад +1

      I found that my shampoo bar isn't great with very greasy hair, so when I have the flu (that's when my hair becomes very greasy) I have to wash it twice. Otherwise I have the same waxy feeling as you described (I think). And I always use a conditioner bar to soften my hair. Personally I love a sea mineral shampoo bar and a conditioner bar with camomile

    • @mckenziereed9501
      @mckenziereed9501 Год назад +1

      Maybe try a different brand? I had this issue with Lush but Ethique has been better for me.

    • @micivalantincic8227
      @micivalantincic8227 Год назад +3

      I for example have to use a medical shampoo and it only comes in a botlle. Sometimes you can't go the zero waste way. I did "train" my hair and only washe them once a week so one bottle lasts longer. Bar shampoo was awful for my dermatitis.

    • @livewire3976
      @livewire3976 Год назад +1

      New-ish to using it, but from what i've read it comes down to ingredients and that a lot of shampoo bars are really just soap. Get one that contains some form of surfactant (or a few) to effectively clean your hair. I definitely experienced one that made my hair super greasy and gross and didn't try again until years later. Did some reading this time, found a post on the blog Sustainably Lazy about shampoo bars and hard water (but applies for non hard water too). Hope that helps! Been using bars from Notice, and i don't find my hair stays clean as long as the bottled one i was using but there's no residue and it still does the job.

  • @socialdeviant13
    @socialdeviant13 8 месяцев назад

    Our front room is topless woman/gnome themed. We have Greco Roman and African statuettes, Frazetta prints, miniatures, and stuffed/ceramic gnomes all over the upcycled bathroom mirrors/clocks (turned into shelving). I LOVE the random gnomes scattered around the boobies.

  • @creationslandscapedesigns
    @creationslandscapedesigns Год назад +1

    Do you per chance have a business mailing address? I make art and would love to send you something.

  • @earlgreyci
    @earlgreyci Год назад

    The genitalia theme is actually a dream of mine!

  • @amythomson4446
    @amythomson4446 Год назад

    ❤❤❤

  • @jessicabowen4818
    @jessicabowen4818 Год назад