Uncommon Plastic-Free Swaps - 5 Things We Do to Live Zero Waste

Every small change makes a difference, and nobody is perfect on this eco-conscious journey. This week we are showing some more plastic-free alternatives we use to live a more zero waste lifestyle. None of the brands shown here are sponsors - these are just products we use and like.
Thank you for checking out our video! Let us know your favorite plastic-free swap.
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[@HANCANTRELL]

The cat toy point is such a good one!! And your cat obviously loves the toy you made for her :)

[@robertasartor138]

Love the food advices!

[@carolynnmathisen8754]

If a cat toy is shiny and crinkles they usually love it

[@lynndollarhide6887]

I have slabs of bark and a small stump instead of a carpeted cat scratcher. My cat loves it. Zero cost, zero waste, biodegradable.

[@catherinemorgan6011]

The only point I disagree with is the intelligence of cats being misrepresented.

[@kittycat3638]

Stahlbush island farms sells frozen veggies (idk abt fruits) in a completely biodegradable bag. i've seen it at Berkeley Bowl in Berkeley, California.
"Stahlbush Island Farms was one of the first companies to switch to BPA-free processing and packaging materials, and in 2010 they worked with a packaging company to develop a 100 percent biodegradable freezer bag to replace the polyethylene bags used in their frozen products." (Food Alliance blog)

[@nw1317]

I love Jean! Ill have to look at Pela's site next time I replace my phone to see if they have a wallet case(hopefully not for another couple of years, i just got this one at the beginning of 2023)

[@naomiatkins2079]

Although they come in plastic frozen fruit and veg (esp. Chopped) helps avoid food waste because they don't need to look perfect like the fresh ones so the imperfect fruit and veg gets used.

[@HarryLovesRuth]

Frozen veggies are also flash frozen which results in smaller ice crystal formation. Smaller crystals = less mushy texture.

[@hopi9761]

Awww, Jean's not stupid! ❤❤❤ Love this, thank you.

[@jrosario4831]

Hi jacob, thanks for your valuable tips. Can u spell out the company that dhips the vitamins in compostable bags? Sounded like "Carob" but couldn't finf it. Tks

[@abetterimpact]

Hi - The company is "Care/Of"!

[@jrosario4831]

Thanks

[@kittycat3638]

if you are forgetful its more sustainable (in my opinion) to buy frozen produce in a plastic package, because i know i will forget about it and food waste is a big problem too.