Hey friends, in today's video I am kind of mapping out a whole year in terms of what I'm planning on buying, what I won't be buying and see how easy or hard it is to stick to these. As always I am trying to live as sustainably and mindfully as possible !
These are my no buy rules for this year: 1. No new clothes, only second hand, one in one out 2. No craft supplies 3. No kitchen gadgets 4. No decorations 5. No books (books from the free neighborhood library or for my e-reader are allowed) 6. Jewelry 7. Zero waste swaps (already have everything I need or will use) 8. Tech items (digital games are allowed and maybe a smartwatch, still thinking about that) 9. No bins, baskets or any other storage items. I am allowed 1 purchase per month, if necessary! Items like moisturizer, make up replacements etc are excluded from these rules.
High School sewing teacher & librarian from 🇨🇦 here who loves to repurpose, upcycle, and make homemade gifts. I’m not buying any gifts in 2022, and I aim to share/teach this mindset and skill set with my senior students. I am currently experimenting with crafting Valentine’s cards from old book paper (the older the better), and also faux glassine pouches from cereal box wax paper liners. I’m also creating cards using my 1967 Spirograph set (I adore Spirograph!!) The sky is the limit… and I’m having so much fun while passing away the snowy days of winter. One can do so much these days with simple items that we have kicking around the house... we don’t need to buy stuff in order to be crafty. My whole focus is to create unique gifts, keep stuff out of the waste stream, and to have fun while doing it. So much of my inspiration for this comes from you Immy and your amazing community. Thank-you for sharing your knowledge, ideas, and inspiration. 🌎💦Ⓜ️ary💕☃️. PS - Additionally… I’m also that freestyle yoyoist who is not buying any new throws (yoyo’s) in 2022 🪀😃
@@jemma50 “Amazing” might be an overstatement… thank-you for your kind words. I find the trick with making homemade gifts and cards, etc is to get on it early. I sometimes leave things ‘til the last moment and then it becomes a little bit stressful. Have a great weekend Jemma. Ⓜ️ary☃️
I’m doing a low buy year inspired by you!! I want to save money and not bring unnecessary stuff into my life. I have a problem of going wandering around in charity shops just for entertainment and then I end up buying clothes I only wear a few times…so that’s what I need to improve on.
I like to keep a list of items want but don’t need right away, and then when my birthday and Christmas come around and my family asks me for gift ideas I can usually tell them to get me those items (if it’s more expensive I’ll suggest a contribution, or to pool on one gift). That way I get those items and also avoid gifts that will just be clutter. This Christmas I got new climbing shoes, hiking gear, and a water bottle (I had lost mine), all things I had asked for :)
My sustainability journey was actually started by a fashion/sewing influencer and TV host (Jenny Skavlan)- she encouraged people to go through with a "shopping stop" (it rhymes in Norwegian) and at 13/14 (I think?) I did it because I thought she was cool, but it really made me think about my shopping habits. I'm halfway through my twenties now and living sustainably has become very important to me. It's so weird to think that it all started because I thought a celebrity was cool and wanted to do the same
Well if your fiance is still living in Michigan like I remember previously. It won't be hard to find a winter jacket at a thrift store. Or if you become part of one of the many Facebook groups called now buy nothing group
Thanks for reminding me there is rental options for clothes. I have just been invited to a wedding and have been tearing my hair out about what to wear and how I will afford to buy something and what I could wear again etc. Also thanks for the section on jewellery . I bought some earrings from Tori on your recommendation ages ago and when I made another purchase recently she very generously included extras and a very lovely note. 💗
About the new mattress: I would highly recommend to buy an exhibition piece. It will be cheaper, but still new and more importantly (depending on the material) , with a brand new mattresse there can be an awful lot of offgassing in the first few weeks, which means the mattress smells and it's also not very healthy. An exhibition piece already offgassed in the shop 👍. Good luck for everything! 🙂🍀
I'm doing a low buy/no buy year myself! I'm not buying makeup with exceptions of products I use whenever I wear makeup when they're out, but I don't have a ton of products I use anymore. I'm also not buying new tech or clothes. My low buy is new organizational stuff (I just moved so I want to try to find second hand first) and books (unless it's an author I want to support).
Try Patagonia Worn Wear for winter/outdoorwear you may need in USA. "Patagonia works hard to keep their products out of landfills. They collect and refurbish their old gear as part of five waste combating principles: Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Recycle and Reimagine"
Do you know of any good websites etc for second hand jewelry? I like to wear gold jewelry and I am having a hard time finding quality pieces second hand in my local shops and can’t quite afford buying high quality jewelry out right yet. Thanks for the lovely video as always.
Very good suggestions, Immy. ♥ Thank you for sharing your ideas and plans. Always inspirational. I hope your papers to join your fiance come soon. You two have waited a long time to be together. ♥♥
Immy always inspires me too Jemma. And I agree… they’ve waited a long time to be together. It will be a happy day for them when their paperwork/visa is finally approved. Have a great weekend my friend. Ⓜ️ary☃️
Come to Denver. I’m originally from Santa Monica CA and even though it snows here in Denver, it never really feels very cold. 🤷🏻♀️ I lived in Portland OR for a couple of years and truly needed cold weather clothing because of the rain. Being cold and wet is miserable. In Colorado, because it’s high desert, when it’s 30° it feels more like 50° and you’d better be wearing sunscreen. I haven’t worn more than a sweater with puffy vest in 4 years. All of the clothes I purchased to stay warm in Oregon weren’t necessary here in Colorado and have been resold. You’d love it!
Thank you for your guidance on secondhand tech. I recently needed to upgrade my mobile phone for work but chose a second hand website instead of browsing Amazon or similar. I wouldn’t have had the confidence to do this without your suggestion. 👍
I know I’m watching/commenting 2 weeks after this was posted, but this video made me think about how much money I saved from switching to reusable menstrual products…. I used to have really heavy, painful periods, and a pack of pads/tampons cost $15-20…. My period cup was $40 and I made up for the cost within literally about 2 months. It’s been about 10 years since switching and I’ll never go back
I am moving across the US to be with my partner this year. I’m not buying furniture, or *stuff* that I will have to move. I sew, and I am trying to make as much of my projects as I can out of reclaimed fabrics. I am also committing to buying second hand clothes, and working to contain myself to only clothes I need.
Same!! We’ve lived in our house for 23 years and so much of our furniture has been taken off somebody else’s hands because they didn’t want it. We also have furniture that is really old (it once belonged to our parents) and the quality is so much higher than anything new. We love to repair and refinish items and give them a new life. You’re so right when you say “win win”. Thanks for sharing your furniture story, and have a great upcoming weekend. Ⓜ️ary🇨🇦
Wow.....good luck 🤞. It's really challenging goals. I'm inspired by this! I never really think of it. I always think of decluttering or reducing....but not buying...I mean I never think of that. Looking forward to see your progress and experience about not buying in 2022.
It is the hardest thing in the world to go through and clear out my closet, and then not want to immediately refill it haha. So I totally understand! Saying no new specifically does help so much with that though. Having to physically go out and shop in a store where you can't predict much of what's there has helped me a TON with shopping. I'm at a point where I'm making lists of items I want and I have to really want them to be willing to search for it! It's not perfect, I've had to buy a few things online specifically for plus sized athletics, but even then I've been able to find plenty of items for hella cheap and I got to negotiate the price which of course is another huge reason to buy secondhand. ☺
Chiming into to say I have an Avocado mattress (vegan version) and I love it! It’s on the firmer side though, so it’s helpful to know what kind of mattress you prefer. :)
Can't believe I missed this video. Always love the content and videos. It's the serenity and peace I get watching these videos. Great tips!!! Have a lot of work to do.
My part i didnt bought new clothes unless its undergarments when needed . For formals relatives gave me realy nice formal ones and you righ about renting formal attires my cousin runs his own rent shop and i also rent from him for events or his shows
Love your videos and can't wait to see all the content you have planned for this year! When you become settled in the US, I would be interested to see how/if you've had to adjust your expectations on low waste products and purchasing. As an American, there are some things I've noticed in your videos that aren't really possible here due to a variety of reasons (for example bulk sections at grocery stores not allowing for personal containers).
I'm planning on doing a low buy year - I'm going to move to Scotland for university in autumn, which is going to be quite expensive, so I want to make sure to save as much money as possible. Your videos have been such an inspiration for me over the past year and I'm sure they will be throughout this year full of change. Thanks to you I am on the way to become my best, most sustainable self!
Can’t wait to follow in your footsteps, you truly have shaped the way I view life and purchasing items. Thank you! Can’t wait to have a fresh start. Keep making these videos because I know it must help many many people all over the world xoxo
At 3:25 can I offer my congratulations to your partner for staying upright during his “test the shore ice” manoeuvre? Very athletic!!🏆 I can totally relate to this… except I’ve not always had such a successful outcome. This made my day!! 🌎💦Ⓜ️ary🌊
This is a smart idea! I'm also trying to spend less and not having things dictate my life. I can think of two things that I absolutely shouldn't and won't buy and that is boots (I have a pair of really warm winter ones, and a Dr Martens that I bought last year) and coats (I have two beautiful coats already). I don't think I can commit to absolutely not buying an entire category of things, but I'm trying to lessen my consumption a lot and be even more mindful about all my purchases. Last year I switched to almost exclusively buying things second hand. Especially clothes, only exception is shoes and underwear and like, one pair of sweatpants. When it comes to things for the home I try my best and have found a lot of good things second hand! Pans, saucepans, salad/serving cutlery and all of our Christmas decorations! Since 2020 I've really tried hard to shop more second hand and I just become better and better at it. I really liked and resonated with what you said about being forced to be more mindful about your purchases! I've been trying to put that thought into words myself but haven't really known how to explain it but you said it perfectly.
Dear Immy, is there any specific programm or app that you use to track your wishes and next purchases? Or does anyone else have recommendations for me!? 😊
I just started kayaking and found myself a perfect in condition drysuit and gloves that fit, well, like a glove Xd If I can I'll buy a used paddle too, just the boat, boots and safety gear will be new. My PC, Drawing Tablet and Kindle are all second-hand and they are in great condition as well! I love hunting for "new" second-hand stuff when needed!
You’re moving to the US?! We are also excited to have you here and have another person to vote for green legislation! Wishing the best life for you and your partner!
I am very motivated on low buy this year which I usually don't do (fortunately I hate shopping so no overbuying but still could be more intentional). However being pregnant with first child it is difficult, I already know I will buy things that are not necessities because it is really difficult position when you are supposed to take care of another human being and you have to responsibility. So my only commitment I made is ask friends, buy second hand and resell everything possible.
Love how intentional you are, the technology point is also something I feel like isn't thought about as much. Think this is great point though to reset and think about everything we already have, and valuing those items. Overall a great reminder and video. thank you for sharing!
Love this! I also love the fact you mention exceptions. When I started my sustainable journey, I would feel really guilty if I absolutely needed something and it became really overwhelming. I’ve now come to realise that it’s ok, as long as it’s an exception and not a regular.
You’ve inspired me to keep my life really low buy as possible and really make time to consider if I actually need certain items and how they would actually fit in my life (as opposed to just buying it on a whim! Haha!). Thank you x
i find the no new clothes so hard - between my weight changing and finding fun second hand fashion pieces that make happy, I feel like I always need/want new clothes
I just found your channel recently and I appreciate your recipes and ideas for sustainable living. I started only purchasing second hand clothes (not underwear, bras or socks 😁) a few years ago and I love it. This year I plan to start to reuse jars from food I buy. Baby steps in a positive direction ❤️
Try Thinx! They are made in Sri Lanka but you can find out more about their manufacture here: www.shethinx.com/blogs/thinx-piece/where-thinx-manufactured-mas-factory. Full disclosure - I work with the brand as I think they are great, and you can get some money off here: www.shethinx.com/pages/leader-imogen
I would like to purchase a new phone case, but coz I have a phone from a few years ago, I can't seem to find an eco one for the model :/ I am also trying to make make subtle changes with products I use. I use body, face and shampoo bars from Ethique and I am thinking about getting toothpaste tabs too. What are you opinions on Electric toothbrushes? I know Bamboo brushes are more eco friendly, but I like have an electric one.
There is a Canadian brand Etee that recently released an electric toothbrush made with bamboo. I'm not currently in need of a toothbrush so I haven't looked into the cost but that might be a good option for you ☺️
Enjoy your video I like your ideas nothing wrong with reusing stuff that you already have and we're in your old clothes there's nothing wrong with it I haven't bought any new clothes for a long time if you take care of your stuff they last a lot longer I do know that I have one night from your videos thank you so much 😃🤍👍🙏
Hey friends, in today's video I am kind of mapping out a whole year in terms of what I'm planning on buying, what I won't be buying and see how easy or hard it is to stick to these. As always I am trying to live as sustainably and mindfully as possible !
These are my no buy rules for this year:
1. No new clothes, only second hand, one in one out
2. No craft supplies
3. No kitchen gadgets
4. No decorations
5. No books (books from the free neighborhood library or for my e-reader are allowed)
6. Jewelry
7. Zero waste swaps (already have everything I need or will use)
8. Tech items (digital games are allowed and maybe a smartwatch, still thinking about that)
9. No bins, baskets or any other storage items.
I am allowed 1 purchase per month, if necessary!
Items like moisturizer, make up replacements etc are excluded from these rules.
YES to the "one in one out" rule! Good going!!
High School sewing teacher & librarian from 🇨🇦 here who loves to repurpose, upcycle, and make homemade gifts. I’m not buying any gifts in 2022, and I aim to share/teach this mindset and skill set with my senior students. I am currently experimenting with crafting Valentine’s cards from old book paper (the older the better), and also faux glassine pouches from cereal box wax paper liners. I’m also creating cards using my 1967 Spirograph set (I adore Spirograph!!) The sky is the limit… and I’m having so much fun while passing away the snowy days of winter. One can do so much these days with simple items that we have kicking around the house... we don’t need to buy stuff in order to be crafty. My whole focus is to create unique gifts, keep stuff out of the waste stream, and to have fun while doing it. So much of my inspiration for this comes from you Immy and your amazing community. Thank-you for sharing your knowledge, ideas, and inspiration. 🌎💦Ⓜ️ary💕☃️. PS - Additionally… I’m also that freestyle yoyoist who is not buying any new throws (yoyo’s) in 2022 🪀😃
Thank you, Immy! It is always very inspiring to watch your videos! 💖
Mary, you are amazing! What great ideas for your students, while also teaching them to be more sustainable. Bravo! ♥♥♥
@@jemma50 “Amazing” might be an overstatement… thank-you for your kind words. I find the trick with making homemade gifts and cards, etc is to get on it early. I sometimes leave things ‘til the last moment and then it becomes a little bit stressful. Have a great weekend Jemma. Ⓜ️ary☃️
@@marycharlebois6627 No, I think amazing is spot on, Mary! ♥ You have a great weekend, too. :)
I’m doing a low buy year inspired by you!! I want to save money and not bring unnecessary stuff into my life. I have a problem of going wandering around in charity shops just for entertainment and then I end up buying clothes I only wear a few times…so that’s what I need to improve on.
I like to keep a list of items want but don’t need right away, and then when my birthday and Christmas come around and my family asks me for gift ideas I can usually tell them to get me those items (if it’s more expensive I’ll suggest a contribution, or to pool on one gift). That way I get those items and also avoid gifts that will just be clutter. This Christmas I got new climbing shoes, hiking gear, and a water bottle (I had lost mine), all things I had asked for :)
My sustainability journey was actually started by a fashion/sewing influencer and TV host (Jenny Skavlan)- she encouraged people to go through with a "shopping stop" (it rhymes in Norwegian) and at 13/14 (I think?) I did it because I thought she was cool, but it really made me think about my shopping habits. I'm halfway through my twenties now and living sustainably has become very important to me. It's so weird to think that it all started because I thought a celebrity was cool and wanted to do the same
Well if your fiance is still living in Michigan like I remember previously. It won't be hard to find a winter jacket at a thrift store. Or if you become part of one of the many Facebook groups called now buy nothing group
3:26 🤣🤣🤣
That cracked me up so much 😂 love how she kept that in😂
Hahaha I was waiting for someone to notice
🤣🤣🤣
I loved that “I’ll just check the shore ice manoeuvre”… it cracked my up too!! I might not have stayed upright! Ⓜ️ary
Thanks for reminding me there is rental options for clothes. I have just been invited to a wedding and have been tearing my hair out about what to wear and how I will afford to buy something and what I could wear again etc. Also thanks for the section on jewellery . I bought some earrings from Tori on your recommendation ages ago and when I made another purchase recently she very generously included extras and a very lovely note. 💗
About the new mattress: I would highly recommend to buy an exhibition piece. It will be cheaper, but still new and more importantly (depending on the material) , with a brand new mattresse there can be an awful lot of offgassing in the first few weeks, which means the mattress smells and it's also not very healthy. An exhibition piece already offgassed in the shop 👍. Good luck for everything! 🙂🍀
I'm doing a low buy/no buy year myself! I'm not buying makeup with exceptions of products I use whenever I wear makeup when they're out, but I don't have a ton of products I use anymore. I'm also not buying new tech or clothes. My low buy is new organizational stuff (I just moved so I want to try to find second hand first) and books (unless it's an author I want to support).
Try Patagonia Worn Wear for winter/outdoorwear you may need in USA. "Patagonia works hard to keep their products out of landfills. They collect and refurbish their old gear as part of five waste combating principles: Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Recycle and Reimagine"
For a new sustainable mattress, avocado is a great brand in my opinion.
i love everything about this
Your fiance slipping cracked me up!!! It was so unexpected and so seemless with the rest of the video.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and plans! 👍💞♻️
Do you know of any good websites etc for second hand jewelry? I like to wear gold jewelry and I am having a hard time finding quality pieces second hand in my local shops and can’t quite afford buying high quality jewelry out right yet. Thanks for the lovely video as always.
Very good suggestions, Immy. ♥ Thank you for sharing your ideas and plans. Always inspirational.
I hope your papers to join your fiance come soon. You two have waited a long time to be together. ♥♥
Immy always inspires me too Jemma. And I agree… they’ve waited a long time to be together. It will be a happy day for them when their paperwork/visa is finally approved. Have a great weekend my friend. Ⓜ️ary☃️
I love your videos, so calming and inspiring 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Where do you get second hand jewellery from?
Come to Denver. I’m originally from Santa Monica CA and even though it snows here in Denver, it never really feels very cold. 🤷🏻♀️ I lived in Portland OR for a couple of years and truly needed cold weather clothing because of the rain. Being cold and wet is miserable. In Colorado, because it’s high desert, when it’s 30° it feels more like 50° and you’d better be wearing sunscreen. I haven’t worn more than a sweater with puffy vest in 4 years. All of the clothes I purchased to stay warm in Oregon weren’t necessary here in Colorado and have been resold. You’d love it!
Thank you for your guidance on secondhand tech. I recently needed to upgrade my mobile phone for work but chose a second hand website instead of browsing Amazon or similar. I wouldn’t have had the confidence to do this without your suggestion. 👍
I know I’m watching/commenting 2 weeks after this was posted, but this video made me think about how much money I saved from switching to reusable menstrual products…. I used to have really heavy, painful periods, and a pack of pads/tampons cost $15-20…. My period cup was $40 and I made up for the cost within literally about 2 months. It’s been about 10 years since switching and I’ll never go back
I am moving across the US to be with my partner this year. I’m not buying furniture, or *stuff* that I will have to move. I sew, and I am trying to make as much of my projects as I can out of reclaimed fabrics. I am also committing to buying second hand clothes, and working to contain myself to only clothes I need.
We've lived in our house for 30 years and we've never bought a new couch. Always second hand or friends gift them to us
Win win. Love your videos💛💜
Same!! We’ve lived in our house for 23 years and so much of our furniture has been taken off somebody else’s hands because they didn’t want it. We also have furniture that is really old (it once belonged to our parents) and the quality is so much higher than anything new. We love to repair and refinish items and give them a new life. You’re so right when you say “win win”. Thanks for sharing your furniture story, and have a great upcoming weekend. Ⓜ️ary🇨🇦
I am sure you can find a non-used second hand matress which has been mistankingly purchased (:
Wow.....good luck 🤞. It's really challenging goals. I'm inspired by this! I never really think of it. I always think of decluttering or reducing....but not buying...I mean I never think of that. Looking forward to see your progress and experience about not buying in 2022.
It is the hardest thing in the world to go through and clear out my closet, and then not want to immediately refill it haha. So I totally understand! Saying no new specifically does help so much with that though. Having to physically go out and shop in a store where you can't predict much of what's there has helped me a TON with shopping. I'm at a point where I'm making lists of items I want and I have to really want them to be willing to search for it! It's not perfect, I've had to buy a few things online specifically for plus sized athletics, but even then I've been able to find plenty of items for hella cheap and I got to negotiate the price which of course is another huge reason to buy secondhand. ☺
@@casstellations_13 thank you for sharing
Check out avocado mattresses! They are a sustainable bed brand
Ohhhh thank you so much for the rec, will definitely check them out!
Chiming into to say I have an Avocado mattress (vegan version) and I love it! It’s on the firmer side though, so it’s helpful to know what kind of mattress you prefer. :)
I love my Avocado mattress too! I learned about them from other sustainability RUclipsrs who had sponsored videos (hint hint wink wink nudge nudge)
Can't believe I missed this video. Always love the content and videos. It's the serenity and peace I get watching these videos.
Great tips!!! Have a lot of work to do.
My part i didnt bought new clothes unless its undergarments when needed . For formals relatives gave me realy nice formal ones and you righ about renting formal attires my cousin runs his own rent shop and i also rent from him for events or his shows
Love your videos and can't wait to see all the content you have planned for this year! When you become settled in the US, I would be interested to see how/if you've had to adjust your expectations on low waste products and purchasing. As an American, there are some things I've noticed in your videos that aren't really possible here due to a variety of reasons (for example bulk sections at grocery stores not allowing for personal containers).
i swear the best bit of this video is where her boyfriend nearly falls on his bum😂 and the fact she doesnt even mention it hahaha
I'm planning on doing a low buy year - I'm going to move to Scotland for university in autumn, which is going to be quite expensive, so I want to make sure to save as much money as possible. Your videos have been such an inspiration for me over the past year and I'm sure they will be throughout this year full of change. Thanks to you I am on the way to become my best, most sustainable self!
Second hand tech and the menstrual cup are total game changers! Wouldn't go back to buying new tech or pads at all!!!!
Hey Immy, incredible video as always
Can’t wait to follow in your footsteps, you truly have shaped the way I view life and purchasing items. Thank you! Can’t wait to have a fresh start. Keep making these videos because I know it must help many many people all over the world xoxo
Love your videos❤️ they always inspire and remind me to take a step back and consider the things I plan on buying
I set a reminder, and I still missed it😭 perfect video as always💙
At 3:25 can I offer my congratulations to your partner for staying upright during his “test the shore ice” manoeuvre? Very athletic!!🏆 I can totally relate to this… except I’ve not always had such a successful outcome. This made my day!! 🌎💦Ⓜ️ary🌊
🤭
This is a smart idea! I'm also trying to spend less and not having things dictate my life. I can think of two things that I absolutely shouldn't and won't buy and that is boots (I have a pair of really warm winter ones, and a Dr Martens that I bought last year) and coats (I have two beautiful coats already).
I don't think I can commit to absolutely not buying an entire category of things, but I'm trying to lessen my consumption a lot and be even more mindful about all my purchases. Last year I switched to almost exclusively buying things second hand. Especially clothes, only exception is shoes and underwear and like, one pair of sweatpants. When it comes to things for the home I try my best and have found a lot of good things second hand! Pans, saucepans, salad/serving cutlery and all of our Christmas decorations! Since 2020 I've really tried hard to shop more second hand and I just become better and better at it. I really liked and resonated with what you said about being forced to be more mindful about your purchases! I've been trying to put that thought into words myself but haven't really known how to explain it but you said it perfectly.
Secondhand furniture is awesome. Agreed that a mattress should be new though. Good call.
Dear Immy, is there any specific programm or app that you use to track your wishes and next purchases? Or does anyone else have recommendations for me!? 😊
I just started kayaking and found myself a perfect in condition drysuit and gloves that fit, well, like a glove Xd If I can I'll buy a used paddle too, just the boat, boots and safety gear will be new. My PC, Drawing Tablet and Kindle are all second-hand and they are in great condition as well! I love hunting for "new" second-hand stuff when needed!
I am also planning on a low buy year this year. 🤗
Hi! Be careful with second handed lenses 'cause it may have fungus on it and end up damaging your camera 😘
You’re moving to the US?! We are also excited to have you here and have another person to vote for green legislation! Wishing the best life for you and your partner!
I am very motivated on low buy this year which I usually don't do (fortunately I hate shopping so no overbuying but still could be more intentional). However being pregnant with first child it is difficult, I already know I will buy things that are not necessities because it is really difficult position when you are supposed to take care of another human being and you have to responsibility. So my only commitment I made is ask friends, buy second hand and resell everything possible.
Love how intentional you are, the technology point is also something I feel like isn't thought about as much. Think this is great point though to reset and think about everything we already have, and valuing those items. Overall a great reminder and video. thank you for sharing!
Love this! I also love the fact you mention exceptions. When I started my sustainable journey, I would feel really guilty if I absolutely needed something and it became really overwhelming. I’ve now come to realise that it’s ok, as long as it’s an exception and not a regular.
So true!
You’ve inspired me to keep my life really low buy as possible and really make time to consider if I actually need certain items and how they would actually fit in my life (as opposed to just buying it on a whim! Haha!). Thank you x
i find the no new clothes so hard - between my weight changing and finding fun second hand fashion pieces that make happy, I feel like I always need/want new clothes
love this!
i’m also not buying any single use period products, this year i bought a pack of reusable pads and i’m in love! 💗💗
Thanks for this, it's so helpful seeing what and how other people do with things like this to be then able to incorporate aspects into my own life.
I just found your channel recently and I appreciate your recipes and ideas for sustainable living. I started only purchasing second hand clothes (not underwear, bras or socks 😁) a few years ago and I love it. This year I plan to start to reuse jars from food I buy. Baby steps in a positive direction ❤️
I'm looking into period panties myself currently. Anyone have any brands to recommend (plus if they're made in Europe)
Try Thinx! They are made in Sri Lanka but you can find out more about their manufacture here: www.shethinx.com/blogs/thinx-piece/where-thinx-manufactured-mas-factory.
Full disclosure - I work with the brand as I think they are great, and you can get some money off here: www.shethinx.com/pages/leader-imogen
Not the point of the video, but you with your shiny curls in that rented dress? Absolute babe. ❤️
💅 haha thanks!
Love your attitude :)
would love to see a video/ reel of ur jewellery collection!!
I would like to purchase a new phone case, but coz I have a phone from a few years ago, I can't seem to find an eco one for the model :/
I am also trying to make make subtle changes with products I use. I use body, face and shampoo bars from Ethique and I am thinking about getting toothpaste tabs too. What are you opinions on Electric toothbrushes? I know Bamboo brushes are more eco friendly, but I like have an electric one.
There is a Canadian brand Etee that recently released an electric toothbrush made with bamboo. I'm not currently in need of a toothbrush so I haven't looked into the cost but that might be a good option for you ☺️
I have a Phillips sonicare with bamboo heads by Booheads
can you tell us more about the period pants?
I find modibodi ones to be really great! You just wash them in cold water between uses. So much more comfortable than an actual pad or tampon, I find
Love this Immy ❤
Enjoy your video I like your ideas nothing wrong with reusing stuff that you already have and we're in your old clothes there's nothing wrong with it I haven't bought any new clothes for a long time if you take care of your stuff they last a lot longer I do know that I have one night from your videos thank you so much 😃🤍👍🙏