After watching you clean out your closet I was inspired to do the same. I ended up donating a lot of clothes that I wasn’t wearing anymore. You always give me new ideas and new things to think about. Thank you! ♥️
This video was such a lovey break from the craziness going on. I am a mommy of two under three and we started an herb garden that they help take care of. We use rests able wash cloths instead of paper towels. I also have been trying to install a little more self independence (ones appropriate for their little ages) and seeing the pride they have afterwards is amazing!
Thank you for sharing such an important video! I have been wanting to use your paper towel trick for a while (but have been putting it off for some reason) and you’ve given me inspiration to start today! I feel like this is the last step in my kitchen to be more sustainable - I already use reusable grocery bags, eat vegetarian, minimize food waste, and store food in all kinds of jars. Thanks so much for the opportunity, have a lovely day!
Awesome video, Ingrid! My one sustainable step is eliminating produce bags/using reusable ones! It's was a simple change that instantly made me feel a little better about each grocery store trip. Bike transit, composting, and plant-based eating are also staples in our house -- but those all took a bit longer to get used to :)
We've just recently started up composting, we cook a lot at home and there's often plenty of scraps! In the last year we've made a lot of progress with shopping locally and eating seasonally. Supporting local businesses makes me feel really excited because I live in a town where a lot of small businesses have started up and it's really fulfilling to help them to gain some momentum - as well as getting some cool product or food item out of it, made in New Zealand by locals.
My hubby and I have started to eat more plant based foods versus meats to lower our carbon footprint. We’re also composting scraps of fruits and veggies and putting them back into our soil!
Im soo mesmerized by our planet!! Since college I’ve implemented several strategies to reduce my waste and to take better care of earth. Most recently I’ve started saving all my food scraps in a container and storing it in the freezer. Once the container is full, I take it to a nearby farm where they use it for composting! Its a simple task that greatly reduces food waste. Thanks for this video, Ingrid! I would love to see more videos on this topic.
For the past 5 years or so, my husband & I have composted food scraps. We signed up for a local service that collects our composite bi-weekly & leaves an empty bucket. They also give us completed compost & give folks the option to donate their compost to local community gardens & schools!
I’ve purchased bamboo cutlery to stick in my purse, that way when I go out to eat anywhere with plastic cutlery or a plastic straw, I don’t have to use them because I have my own reusable cutlery. I also love using reusable shopping bags versus plastic grocery store bags. My favorite part, though, is saving jars and using them for various creative and functional ideas!
Do you notice the bamboo at all after having used it for some time? I have bought a bamboo toothbrush and it feels *so* uncomfortable whenever it touches my tounge 😅 and after a while it starts tasting kinda like when you lick on an icecream with a tree-stick for too long 🙊....
Loving this sustainability content, and would love to see even more of it! I’m trying make my home more sustainable to cutting out the purchase of single use products in the kitchen. Making changes room by room in my home makes the transition to a more sustainable home feel manageable.
I started composting in October with CompostNow, which I have really liked so far. It's so satisfying knowing that my food scraps are composted into soil (which can be donated or delivered to your door), and the process has made me more mindful of my food waste. I've made a point of reducing my food waste significantly thanks to composting, bc I can see what I'm adding to my compost bin.
Loved this video! I have been actively working on cutting down my waste and only buying food that I know I will eat! I make sure to freeze what I don’t eat and dehydrate my fruits for tea before they go bad. I am also planning to start my own garden this year ❤️ wish me luck!
The simplest thing I’ve done is switching shampoo, conditioner, hand soap and body wash all to bars! It eliminates a lot of plastic and I’ve found some wonderful products.
Thanks for this video. Honestly is a great break from everything that's going on. I've been trying to reuse containers too and also fix and organize the kids old toys and finding ways we can reuse them.
I don't have the best luck with growing plants but I've slowly been growing my herb and vegetable garden over the past few months. I get so excited watching my little plant babies grow and enjoying the literal fruits of my labor. 🥰
I've been using old clothes for cleaning for years! It's great! Also reusing old jars and cups like you did with Tayto's treats! I really really love your videos Ingrid.🌻❤️ They always calm me down..and your video topics are always helpful and educational. Love you and Tayto and Erica! ❤️❤️
I've been trying to reduce my plastic use for a while now, and most importantly, I stopped eating meat 3 years ago and I'm so happy and proud of myself for that ❣🥰
I've subscribed to a service called Imperfect Produce which sends me a box of local produce that would otherwise get thrown out because it's either bruised or lumpy but I love it! We save the box it comes in and use it to load up groceries when we go to the market. This has changed up how I shop for food and recycle every little thing ♥️
I love this video and the sustainability awareness you bring, especially in an apartment lifestyle. More accessible for people. I live in a small apartment and have started to grow herbs, lettuce, tomatoes and cabbages on our outside space. I eat mostly vegetarian and cook 2 meals a week with no meat for my boyfriend (trying to incorporate the food we grow). Didn’t think about seasonal eating but will look into that too :) thank you 😊
I love to recycle! I recycle everything i can! It just is a fun thing for me and even though my boyfriend gets annoyed he still does it too! I love plants as well and also try to cut down on materialistic things like fast fashion items and makeup
Thank you for this video Ingrid, it’s a great inspiration for us all. I buy my furniture second hand as much I possibly can and I use fabric bag to buy my vegetables in the grocery store instead of paper or plastic bag.
An awesome way to recycle old tights (God knows I keep tearing them) is cut the legs to form circular strips of elastic cloth which I then use as hair ties (i have natural 4b hair and it stretches enough for me as well as for my friends with straight hair)!
I started to bike to work (I am in healthcare so I still go into work ;) ). I'm also growing my own garden and using re-usable paper towels (good for sustainability and to avoid going to grocery stores at this time). Ive also created little projects with materials I have around the house like storage space, plant racks, etc.
Thank you for this wonderful video💛 In the midst of spring cleaning, I have resolved to only buy second-hand clothing in an effort to reduce fast fashion. Also collecting rain water outside for my plants 🌱
Love being sustainable! I've been making an eco platform since the start of this year that I'm to roll out sometime late summer, but I've had friends look at it and they've become involved, aware of alternative house solutions, and informed in how easy it is to become sustainable, which is awesome. This year my resolution was to slowly switch my house to having regular eco-friendly products. I've switched most of my soaps, detergents, and bath products to water-friendly products that also come in refillable bottles or post-consumer plastic/recycled material bottles. I've researched Composting in my area and found Block Bins, which do curbside pickup like regular trash, but in composting bins--my roommates even participate in it now! I've been taking old 100% cotton or linen shirts and hand sewing them into produce bags that I'm also sending to friends/family. My phone died recently, so I got a compostable phone case. Just recently I started regrowing veges from scraps--onions, celery, and carrots (mm carrot pesto) while also becoming more plant-based/non-gmo. I'm looking forward to my next changes which include switching to including an eco-wash bag that'll filter out plastic, non-natural fibers (polyester, nylon, etc) from my laundry washes, switching to natural/compostable kitchen brushes, and getting mist adapters on my sinks/showers to save water. Every change counts and I love these switches I've made so far! It's made me more aware, healthy, minimalistic, and self-sufficient. :)
I’ve started a broth bag: you fill a ziplock with alllll of the vegetable and herb stems, peels, and ends that you cut off while cooking throughout the month, sticking the bag in the freezer each time. Once the bag is full, I dump it in a pot and cover with water and it makes delicious, free, fully recycled vegetable broth!!! Two mason-jars-full!! Thank you Ingrid for being a roll model :)
I'm a teacher, so.. paperless everything since I've been told to work from home. 💯 Also no online shopping and using what I have at home until I completely run out of it.
I love how you giggled when you talked about how you love being surrounded by plants! So cute! I love growing my green onions in water after I use the green parts and I also make a lot of easy cleaning products with vinegar and baking soda!
I work in the medical field and use a lot of plastic for patient care due to infection control. So I really make a conscious effort to reduce my plastic waste when I’m off duty. No plastic water bottles, straws, bringing my own utensils when I eat out and even reuse the plastic containers that my take out came in as tupperware for future meals. I love it when you upload these kind of videos! I get to learn new ideas to help make our planet a better place
Before work from home began, I packed my lunch and snacks everyday in reusable containers. I grew up in California, so I have been using reusable grocery bags for as long as I can remember! Like you, I have also been reusing the cute containers that candles come in to hold various household objects.
Gabrielle Badowski That is amazing great job! I have been meat free for six years and Vegan for 2.5. If you need any help please contact me! I will be happy to help you
I have been working on being more sustainable for a year now. I have cut paper billing as much as I can, saved jars and candle holders and repurposed them, got a ton of reusable containers and straws and cotton pads, etc. , 4 months ago I started a vegan diet to help the planet and my body and finally the biggest challenge for me was not buying any new clothing unless it is thrifted or from a sustainable brand! It has taken me a full year to make a huge impact but it is worth it and I am continuing to become more sustainable in my everyday life. I still have a lot of work to do to get towards zero waste however, I am proud of the progress I have made so far!
I’ve been ramping up my composting while cleaning the yard, I also am using my reusable produce bags in addition to my reusable shopping totes, and I’m currently working towards the back stock on unsustainable/non eco friendly lotions etc to get rid of the clutter and also replace it with greener options. I also am going to ramp up my teracycle recycling while I purge items
Love this video - so many great tips. We recently made the switch to using cloth napkins at every meal. It was such a simple switch - and not only does it cut down on paper waste, but it makes you feel a bit “fancy” using the cloth napkins 🙂
I started composting about a year ago and I don’t think I could ever go back! Also, I’m vegan and really trying to cut down on packaged foods and eat more locally. It’s been a lot harder recently, but I’m trying to remember not to be too hard on myself in these times.
The sustainable step I’ve took in my home is to start using coconut pith cat litter.. it’s 100% compostable and can be put into the garden when cleaned out!! Woohoo for plant based:))
Def adding plants to my space, starting a herb garden. Going through junk and donating them to women shelters or reusing them in a new way. If I need new clothes I remind myself to do thrift stores first! I loved this video Ingrid.. we have such kindred spirits! 🥰🤓🧚🏼
I loved this video, what a good idea, I love clean with me videos, they are so addictive I’ve started filming my own! Sustainability is a journey for most people I think xx
I love this video! Sustainability is so important. I’ve been a lot of things you mentioned and even recently started composting and being mindful of excess food waste.
I have started to actively compost! I realized how much food waste I was producing and my Grad School Housing has a team that organizes compost runs - so naturally that was the right move for me! I have also been transitioning away from plastic containers and moving towards using reusable glass jars!
I’ve made the switch to reusable period products. Ever since I started getting my period it bothered me how much waste traditional period management products produce and I’m so proud of myself for committing to this eco friendly switch. A change like this can be hard but I feel empowered knowing I’m doing my part for sustainability.
I've switched from plastic loofas to the seagrass sponge that I can sanitize monthly and reuse in the shower! Also, love reusing jars for sauces, dressings, and storing dry foods and such!
I loved this video! Super informative and gave me some good ideas on how to be sustainable. I'm also into paperless statements and using reusable containers instead of one time use.
Switching over to compostable reusable dish sponges!!! I love what you’re doing with your old T-shirts. That’s so smart!! Very inspirational video 👍🏼👍🏼
I'm challenging myself during this time to find better ways to store my food for longer and make sure I don't waste anything! Especially during this time when we can't be going outside as much, it made me think how I wasted so much food and didn't value what I had, with the thought that I could always get more at anytime... Now I feel that it's time to value every single item of food we have the priviledge to have in our hands, make it last, and fully enjoy what the earth has given us 😊 One thing that I've learned today is that if I have some milk left, I can freeze in an ice cubes container and use it again when I need (it's also great to make quick delicious frapuccinos) 😘
We've been on a binge of different vloggers on a cleaning spree haha its oddly satisfying. Keep up the good work and thanks for the info! Stay safe out there!
I do a lot of the things you've recommended like reusing jars, candles, and old clothes. My bf and I are also starting a garden so we can be more self sustaining and are using our plant waste to start composting so we can make our own soil!
Instead of using paper towels to dry the dishes and my hands after washing, I have taken the step to use a reusable dish cloth that kind of works like those rags to dry cars with, where it soaks everything up and then dries again. It’s machine washable too! Lasts way longer than a roll of paper towels and way less expensive in the long run :)
We have been going through our bookshelves as well as our ipads to get rid of books that we are no longer interested or some old documents that we no longer needed. This is a great way to get rid of cabin fever and spring clean at the same time.
I love this video! And I'm glad you decided to put it up in the midst of everything because it's a positive reminder to focus on the aspects of you life that you can control. In terms of sustainability, there's a lot I can still improve on but here are some ways that I try to be more sustainable as a college student: At Home: -Saving gift bags and tissue paper to be reused -Using products that I still have before buying new things -Going through old notebooks and taking out the blank sheets, so I don't have to go out and buy more -Purchasing eco friendly products packaged in recyclable materials or with minimal packaging On the go: -When I want a starbucks drink if you bring your own reusable cup you get a few cents off. I've also seen different smoothie places do this too -Carrying a reusable water bottle with me -Using my own grocery bags Other things: -I've been starting to get into thrifting my clothes from shops like goodwill or plato's closet -Usually when I'm out and have to purchase things I always opt for an email or text copy of my receipts to avoid wasting paper -Make my own food at home, so I don't have to buy food while I'm at school -Cut my wash cycle time from 59 minutes to 25 minutes on clothes or linens that don't really need a deep wash to save water -I also try to air dry my clothes. -I make sure my phone's completely charged to avoid plugging it in at night to save electricity -I also stopped buying my own books, and I just use the library or purchase an online version to save paper In the future, I would love to invest in solar panels for my house to save more electricity and purchasing an electric or hybrid car to minimize my carbon footprint. These are some things that I practice, but I know that there's so much more that I can do which to me is the fun behind it. To me change happens step by step, and I think having an open mindset helps you be creative with your lifestyle choices.
FYI air drying your clothes will make them last longer. Sadly the dryer makes them Decay faster and can ruin the dye and pulls at the seams. If it's items that wrinkled really bad and you're embarrassed to wear them out it is less expensive to buy a professional quality steamer for pressing it's an item that's used by the department stores and you can get one easily online. They look like a water jug with a hose attached that has a nozzle and it steams your clothes you just simply work your way down from top to bottom and using your fingers you could smooth the collars Etc and it will steam out the wrinkles. A little harder on Cotton sometimes that you may need a good iron and it doesn't hurt to invest in a good iron and ironing board people have gotten away from it but honestly irons are extremely energy-efficient more so than a dryer they don't damage your clothes and if your clothes are lightly damp just doing your collar and your sleeve & the place where your buttons go people will think that you look 100% more together than before. Let's put it this way people who are extremely rich or movie stars I mean real movie stars like Catherine Zeta-Jones you don't see them looking disheveled ever because they are classy. you don't have to look like this all the time but when you want to make an impression or a statement or look like a million bucks having your clothes properly taken care of is an important thing. I watch the young man on a show that he's inherited millions of dollars in value and he went to every single one of the interviews in wrinkled clothes. He was asking for assistance in his business and was trying to say really care it really came across that no he didn't because he didn't care about himself he came in looking slovenly he didn't care about himself and how he looked maybe he thought that was the way to go but it wasn't if he was trying to sell himself to the person who is going to support him financially in this plan and in the end no he didn't he didn't come through it took him getting married and his wife changing his style program that suddenly he really cared because he knew he was going to lose everything if he didn't change his attitude and his program on himself. when you take care of the details of yourself then people know you'll take care of the details of the business. When you're at home watching TV kicking back and doing nothing that's when you wear your shorts in your T-shirt and flip-flops. For me I hate when I buy a really nice outfit and it said okay you can wash it in the laundry. You wash in the laundry and you look at it & go what the hell! Do you ever wear it again because it's wrinkled and your thinking I don't want to spend time ironing this. Well with the steamer it will take the wrinkles out without all the pressure from an ironing board but the ironing board does help and sometimes you can buy what they call the sleeve ironing board it's a very tiny one and it stands on its own on a table. You can fold it and it'll go into on a closet shelf. It's just a little miniature thing and it comes with the little cover usually that's a specialized product that helps reflect the heat back. You can find in antique stores but they do sell them they're not very expensive. Using the steamer with practice you can remove the wrinkles and your clothing will be in better shape. if you find that some collars and sleeves and pocket or button just use the iron on the mini board to finish it off. Another thing is some of your nicer clothes that you really shouldn't wash or dry clean so often can be repressed as long as they don't smell or have bad body odor or sweat stains or a food stain on them can be re steamed back into good condition and thus you save on dry cleaning or washing expense. You can also put a small tiny bit of Febreze fabric it has to be the fabric Febreze in your steamer to freshen clothes. Or any other possible natural linen spray spritzer it has to be something that's able to be put on textiles not all deodorizers Etc. can be put on textiles have to really be careful. Say you don't got time to it while you're watching TV what do you think our mothers & fathers did. My dad ironed all his clothes. They found it uncomfortable to waste time watching TV but they could justify watching TV if they were doing something else while they did it. I think for my dad his mom made him.
I’m so glad you made this video. I’m happy when surrounded by plants too. I have always tried to separate recyclable materials from trash as best as I can. Since staying at home and social distancing, my pile of recyclables I usually take to the recycler is building. I reuse bottles to store soups or spaghetti sauce when I make big batches. I store corn starch and flour in big jars. I’m currently growing celery by saving the end piece and putting it in water to regrow new celery. I’ve taken the sprouted onions and let them generate roots before planting to see if I can regrow yellow onions.
This is a great video to remind people that incorporating sustainability is actually pretty simple. I have been using paper and cloth bags for groceries for over a few years now. I also have switched to bar soaps and have completely eliminated shower gels/body washes to reduce the amount of plastic waste I produce.
i’ve completely stopped using cotton products such as q-tips, cotton rounds, etc. and switched to reusable versions. the first sustainable focused store opened recently in my town and i’ve loved getting more into living a sustainable lifestyle. i’ve also been supporting local small businesses in my community and thrift shopping instead of shopping through chain stores and contributing to fast fashion waste! ❤️
I’m an avid thrift store shopper with clothing, homeware, home decor and furniture. I love fixing up old furniture pieces and turning them into something unique and beautiful. I feel by doing this I am giving pre loved items a new life and saves it from going into the landfill. I also try to do my part by spreading awareness to my co-workers, friends and family about little changes that can be made to make a difference like composting, not buy single use items and using a reusable water bottle.
My roommates and I started dropping our recycling off since where we live doesn’t pick it up, as well as investing in reusable plastic bags for lunches and totally getting rid of plastic water bottles!!
I use all my glass bottles and jars all the time, either as vases or for preserves 😊 each summer, my mum and I make fruit jams, and veggie pickles and juices, using stuff we grow in our garden and sharing them with friends and family. We also cut up our old sheets into cloth strips to use in cleaning.
I’ve been using reusable mesh bags for storing fruits and veggies I buy from the grocery store! It feels a lot better than continually using the disposable plastic bags from the store :)
Big change for me was crocheting my own wash cloths and dish cloths. I wasn't sure how well they would work compared to a sponge, they are actually SO much better!!! I can also put them in the washing machine to rejuvenate them and compost then when they get too old and worn out.
This was such a lovely and bright video. Thank you, Ingrid! 😊 I’m not quite there yet, but I am trying to be much better about composting food scraps (and expired food in the fridge, the occurrence of which I am also trying to reduce).
Love the video! A way I practice sustainability is by eating vegan, a lot of food and land is dedicated towards the meat and dairy industry, land which could be preserved for wildlife and food which could be donated to third world countries. Another way to practice sustainability at home is by limiting AC/Heat usage, when it's a nice day opening the windows or changing clothes to match the weather are great alternatives :)
I saw a video recently about using old newspaper to pick up after dogs instead of plastic bags...works great with my small doggie! Also switched to bamboo cutlery for eating out, bamboo toothbrushes, stainless steel straws, air drying clothes, and reuseable shopping bags. I love all of your tips as well! I am going to repurpose some old t-shirts to save on paper towels!
We always take our reusable shopping bags when we go to the store. Another one we adopted (at least before Covid-19) was to bring containers from home when we went out to eat, just in case there were any leftovers
I’ve been reusing glass jars, taking shorter showers, doing less laundry, watering my plants with old water instead of dumping it down the drain, etc. ☺️
I've been loving having a compost bin! But something that I'm still working on is using less plastic packaging in general- mostly regarding food containers.
I’ve gotten so many plants recently..I feel as if I may be going a little over board but I love it! As purchasing Metal straws and reusing plastic cups I get when I’m out!
i'm reusing glass jars for everything - just as glasses, as storage, to have plant offshoot grow in, and i use the lids to keep pieces of soap in there in the shower - it's more sustainable than plastic bottles, too! :)
A few things my family has been doing: We started re rooting herbs, sprouting seeds from our foods, and starting a little container garden filled with lettuce, tomato, peppers, etc. we just kind of started by using scraps, and it’s great. I also started a small composting bin so whatever I can’t regrow goes in the composter to create the fertilizer for my scraps and seedling garden Also, I started making my own yogurt and kombucha, and I actually reuse all the jars and bottles I collected from when I used to buy individually. We also switched out a lot of use once and toss items. We use stainless steel coffee filter, reusable bottles (I got my whole family the collapsible one and I just throw it all in my purse), cloth napkins, cloth paper towels and even switched to the reusable cotton rounds. Basically the small little things. We also do our best to remember to carry around our own containers, utensils and straw (very least straws, cause my kids don’t like drinking straight from a cup). I think the easiest was just making the small switches to go waste free.
I have been doing some of my grocery shopping at a local bulk-food store, so I'm always looking for containers to store my bulk foods in. Instead of buying a bunch of new mason jars or plastic tupperware, I decided to start cleaning and setting aside used food containers, like salsa jars and loose-leaf tea tins. It's been working really well! Also, I'm glad I'm not the only one who reuses empty candles as plant pots! :)
Great video! I’ve been vegan for 4 years now. I mostly buy clothes from the thrift stores or my friends give me their old clothes. I’m happy I’m the same size as them :) I use natural ingredients to clean my home. I reuse old food containers. I trying to be as wasteful as possible!
i'm LOVE sparkling water but i hate using bottles or cans unnecessarily, so i decided to invest in a soda stream and it's been so worth it. it's a really simple change but it makes a difference. also cooking a lot more resourcefully! trying new recipes and getting really into cooking means less of your food goes to waste
I researched communal compost in my hometown and I am teaching my family to make the habit of keeping a food waste bowl in the kitchen so it can be composted along with the yard waste. It was a free transition to make and they are all catching on so fast!
Paperless statements are something I'm super active about signing up for! My boyfriend and I (finally) bought a recycling bin to use for trash day and I'm super excited to use it and actually do something better for the planet than I have been! Something I didn't realize I guess until now is we don't use paper plates or bowls or anything in the type which is pocket friendly and eco friendly (:
I've built a compost system in the front yard and now have wormie friends to care for in my new worm bin:) Also being conscious of where the produce is sourced and only buying vegetables that are either locally grown or from a farm in California. And about to grow some sunflowers & maple trees to plant in community gardens to spread the beauty and wonder of nature. That idea came to me while watching this video. I love you this is absolutely amazing.
I’m really enjoying gardening. Each year I try and grow different veggies and fruits. Last year cucumbers this year strawberry’s. I do my best to recycle as much as I can and reduce buying plastic items.
I have switched ALL of my bathroom products - using a menstrual cup, bamboo tooth brush, tooth tab, silk eco friendly floss, and switched to bar shampoo and conditioner! Would LOVE to try the primera products! Love you Ingrid ❤️
Not only am I starting a garden this year but I have saved all my old yogurt containers to use as pots and sour cream and coffee containers to transplant them into once my seedlings get a bit bigger 🧤🌱
When spring cleaning, I’m making sure I’m properly and sustainably disposing of anything I get rid of! So reselling items, donating them, posting them on a buy nothing Facebook group, giving them to friends and family. If anything can’t be donated or given away I either think of ways to reuse or repurpose it, recycle it if possible, and use the trash as a last resort. I also make sure I’m properly disposing hazardous material such as paint, batteries, and old electronics!
Hi during this time of isolation I have been looking at the products I use to clean my house and clothes. I now use my own homemade cleaning products without the use of chemicals . Not only is it fantasy for cleaning my I have noticed it makes a difference to my asthma 😃
Appreciate the encouragement to increase sustainability. One thing I do to avoid using paper towels is to buy the $5 pack of cleaning cloths from Walmart. I use them for all cleaning and floors. They are very durable and last a long time.❤👏❤
I'm very excited to see how much you are practicing sustainability. It's vital and it makes me happy knowing a lot of people are now conscious about our environment. I quit buying foods that are unnecessarily packaged. I also buy the glass bottled milk. I'm going to reuse them for keeping rice and pasta! I also reuse my old tshirt the same as you do. I was so happy to see that! My goal this year is plant one tree for my daughter. Already created my own garden for vegetables:)
I've actually started a couple of things to improve my sustainability! Firstly, TJMaxx sells their reusable bags for 99 cents! Theyre really big and I use them when shopping especially when grocery shopping. I also started purchasing from Dropps which is a sustainable plastic free brand for laundry and dish products! the Cardboard packaging they come in is also compostable!
I have been using reusable bags, eliminating the use of straws, and using reusable bottles. I love the idea of reusable rags. I'll definitely have to steal that idea!
I used to use paper towels to season my cast iron, but I have some dark rags that were old and I started using them instead of paper towels. Not only is it more sustainable, but it works so much better!
After watching you clean out your closet I was inspired to do the same. I ended up donating a lot of clothes that I wasn’t wearing anymore. You always give me new ideas and new things to think about. Thank you! ♥️
This video was such a lovey break from the craziness going on. I am a mommy of two under three and we started an herb garden that they help take care of. We use rests able wash cloths instead of paper towels. I also have been trying to install a little more self independence (ones appropriate for their little ages) and seeing the pride they have afterwards is amazing!
Thank you for sharing such an important video! I have been wanting to use your paper towel trick for a while (but have been putting it off for some reason) and you’ve given me inspiration to start today! I feel like this is the last step in my kitchen to be more sustainable - I already use reusable grocery bags, eat vegetarian, minimize food waste, and store food in all kinds of jars. Thanks so much for the opportunity, have a lovely day!
Awesome video, Ingrid! My one sustainable step is eliminating produce bags/using reusable ones! It's was a simple change that instantly made me feel a little better about each grocery store trip. Bike transit, composting, and plant-based eating are also staples in our house -- but those all took a bit longer to get used to :)
We've just recently started up composting, we cook a lot at home and there's often plenty of scraps! In the last year we've made a lot of progress with shopping locally and eating seasonally. Supporting local businesses makes me feel really excited because I live in a town where a lot of small businesses have started up and it's really fulfilling to help them to gain some momentum - as well as getting some cool product or food item out of it, made in New Zealand by locals.
My hubby and I have started to eat more plant based foods versus meats to lower our carbon footprint. We’re also composting scraps of fruits and veggies and putting them back into our soil!
Im soo mesmerized by our planet!! Since college I’ve implemented several strategies to reduce my waste and to take better care of earth. Most recently I’ve started saving all my food scraps in a container and storing it in the freezer. Once the container is full, I take it to a nearby farm where they use it for composting! Its a simple task that greatly reduces food waste. Thanks for this video, Ingrid! I would love to see more videos on this topic.
For the past 5 years or so, my husband & I have composted food scraps. We signed up for a local service that collects our composite bi-weekly & leaves an empty bucket. They also give us completed compost & give folks the option to donate their compost to local community gardens & schools!
I use organic cleaning products in my house like, dish soap and laundry detergent. The fun of that is your house and your laundry smel like nature 😍
I’ve purchased bamboo cutlery to stick in my purse, that way when I go out to eat anywhere with plastic cutlery or a plastic straw, I don’t have to use them because I have my own reusable cutlery.
I also love using reusable shopping bags versus plastic grocery store bags.
My favorite part, though, is saving jars and using them for various creative and functional ideas!
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Boston Guy any small changes do make a difference. This comment was unnecessary.
Boston Guy Oookay, dude. Have a good day.
Do you notice the bamboo at all after having used it for some time?
I have bought a bamboo toothbrush and it feels *so* uncomfortable whenever it touches my tounge 😅 and after a while it starts tasting kinda like when you lick on an icecream with a tree-stick for too long 🙊....
Loving this sustainability content, and would love to see even more of it! I’m trying make my home more sustainable to cutting out the purchase of single use products in the kitchen. Making changes room by room in my home makes the transition to a more sustainable home feel manageable.
I started composting in October with CompostNow, which I have really liked so far. It's so satisfying knowing that my food scraps are composted into soil (which can be donated or delivered to your door), and the process has made me more mindful of my food waste. I've made a point of reducing my food waste significantly thanks to composting, bc I can see what I'm adding to my compost bin.
Loved this video! I have been actively working on cutting down my waste and only buying food that I know I will eat! I make sure to freeze what I don’t eat and dehydrate my fruits for tea before they go bad. I am also planning to start my own garden this year ❤️ wish me luck!
The simplest thing I’ve done is switching shampoo, conditioner, hand soap and body wash all to bars! It eliminates a lot of plastic and I’ve found some wonderful products.
Thanks for this video. Honestly is a great break from everything that's going on. I've been trying to reuse containers too and also fix and organize the kids old toys and finding ways we can reuse them.
I don't have the best luck with growing plants but I've slowly been growing my herb and vegetable garden over the past few months. I get so excited watching my little plant babies grow and enjoying the literal fruits of my labor. 🥰
I've been using old clothes for cleaning for years! It's great! Also reusing old jars and cups like you did with Tayto's treats!
I really really love your videos Ingrid.🌻❤️ They always calm me down..and your video topics are always helpful and educational.
Love you and Tayto and Erica! ❤️❤️
I've been trying to reduce my plastic use for a while now, and most importantly, I stopped eating meat 3 years ago and I'm so happy and proud of myself for that ❣🥰
I've subscribed to a service called Imperfect Produce which sends me a box of local produce that would otherwise get thrown out because it's either bruised or lumpy but I love it! We save the box it comes in and use it to load up groceries when we go to the market. This has changed up how I shop for food and recycle every little thing ♥️
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I switched to a plant-based diet and I compost! I feel like together they make a huge difference!
those jars as vases look so artsy i love itttt - i have started buying stuff unwrapped and also less meatbased!
I love this video and the sustainability awareness you bring, especially in an apartment lifestyle. More accessible for people. I live in a small apartment and have started to grow herbs, lettuce, tomatoes and cabbages on our outside space. I eat mostly vegetarian and cook 2 meals a week with no meat for my boyfriend (trying to incorporate the food we grow). Didn’t think about seasonal eating but will look into that too :) thank you 😊
I love to recycle! I recycle everything i can! It just is a fun thing for me and even though my boyfriend gets annoyed he still does it too! I love plants as well and also try to cut down on materialistic things like fast fashion items and makeup
Thank you for this video Ingrid, it’s a great inspiration for us all. I buy my furniture second hand as much I possibly can and I use fabric bag to buy my vegetables in the grocery store instead of paper or plastic bag.
An awesome way to recycle old tights (God knows I keep tearing them) is cut the legs to form circular strips of elastic cloth which I then use as hair ties (i have natural 4b hair and it stretches enough for me as well as for my friends with straight hair)!
I started to bike to work (I am in healthcare so I still go into work ;) ). I'm also growing my own garden and using re-usable paper towels (good for sustainability and to avoid going to grocery stores at this time). Ive also created little projects with materials I have around the house like storage space, plant racks, etc.
We just started composting and planted our first garden in our first (newly wed) home. 😊
Thank you for this wonderful video💛 In the midst of spring cleaning, I have resolved to only buy second-hand clothing in an effort to reduce fast fashion. Also collecting rain water outside for my plants 🌱
Love being sustainable!
I've been making an eco platform since the start of this year that I'm to roll out sometime late summer, but I've had friends look at it and they've become involved, aware of alternative house solutions, and informed in how easy it is to become sustainable, which is awesome.
This year my resolution was to slowly switch my house to having regular eco-friendly products. I've switched most of my soaps, detergents, and bath products to water-friendly products that also come in refillable bottles or post-consumer plastic/recycled material bottles. I've researched Composting in my area and found Block Bins, which do curbside pickup like regular trash, but in composting bins--my roommates even participate in it now! I've been taking old 100% cotton or linen shirts and hand sewing them into produce bags that I'm also sending to friends/family. My phone died recently, so I got a compostable phone case. Just recently I started regrowing veges from scraps--onions, celery, and carrots (mm carrot pesto) while also becoming more plant-based/non-gmo. I'm looking forward to my next changes which include switching to including an eco-wash bag that'll filter out plastic, non-natural fibers (polyester, nylon, etc) from my laundry washes, switching to natural/compostable kitchen brushes, and getting mist adapters on my sinks/showers to save water.
Every change counts and I love these switches I've made so far! It's made me more aware, healthy, minimalistic, and self-sufficient. :)
I’ve started saving pasta jars and using them for leftovers! Love all of your ideas in this video!
I’ve started a broth bag: you fill a ziplock with alllll of the vegetable and herb stems, peels, and ends that you cut off while cooking throughout the month, sticking the bag in the freezer each time. Once the bag is full, I dump it in a pot and cover with water and it makes delicious, free, fully recycled vegetable broth!!! Two mason-jars-full!! Thank you Ingrid for being a roll model :)
I'm a teacher, so.. paperless everything since I've been told to work from home. 💯 Also no online shopping and using what I have at home until I completely run out of it.
I love how you giggled when you talked about how you love being surrounded by plants! So cute! I love growing my green onions in water after I use the green parts and I also make a lot of easy cleaning products with vinegar and baking soda!
I work in the medical field and use a lot of plastic for patient care due to infection control. So I really make a conscious effort to reduce my plastic waste when I’m off duty. No plastic water bottles, straws, bringing my own utensils when I eat out and even reuse the plastic containers that my take out came in as tupperware for future meals. I love it when you upload these kind of videos! I get to learn new ideas to help make our planet a better place
Before work from home began, I packed my lunch and snacks everyday in reusable containers. I grew up in California, so I have been using reusable grocery bags for as long as I can remember! Like you, I have also been reusing the cute containers that candles come in to hold various household objects.
My girlfriend and I have adopted a vegetarian diet to better the planet and our health :) We've been going strong for 2 months now!
Gabrielle Badowski That is amazing great job! I have been meat free for six years and Vegan for 2.5. If you need any help please contact me! I will be happy to help you
Good for you
so proud of you guys
Good going, picked up the vegetarian diet maybe 7½ years now the first year is the hardest but after that things are golden
Awesome man, keep it up!
I have been working on being more sustainable for a year now. I have cut paper billing as much as I can, saved jars and candle holders and repurposed them, got a ton of reusable containers and straws and cotton pads, etc. , 4 months ago I started a vegan diet to help the planet and my body and finally the biggest challenge for me was not buying any new clothing unless it is thrifted or from a sustainable brand! It has taken me a full year to make a huge impact but it is worth it and I am continuing to become more sustainable in my everyday life. I still have a lot of work to do to get towards zero waste however, I am proud of the progress I have made so far!
I’ve been ramping up my composting while cleaning the yard, I also am using my reusable produce bags in addition to my reusable shopping totes, and I’m currently working towards the back stock on unsustainable/non eco friendly lotions etc to get rid of the clutter and also replace it with greener options. I also am going to ramp up my teracycle recycling while I purge items
Love this video - so many great tips. We recently made the switch to using cloth napkins at every meal. It was such a simple switch - and not only does it cut down on paper waste, but it makes you feel a bit “fancy” using the cloth napkins 🙂
I love reorganizing and recycling containers just like you! I find it peaceful when each thing was not for waste.
I started composting about a year ago and I don’t think I could ever go back! Also, I’m vegan and really trying to cut down on packaged foods and eat more locally. It’s been a lot harder recently, but I’m trying to remember not to be too hard on myself in these times.
Mackenzie Ward you got this! Sending love 💗
The sustainable step I’ve took in my home is to start using coconut pith cat litter.. it’s 100% compostable and can be put into the garden when cleaned out!! Woohoo for plant based:))
Def adding plants to my space, starting a herb garden. Going through junk and donating them to women shelters or reusing them in a new way. If I need new clothes I remind myself to do thrift stores first! I loved this video Ingrid.. we have such kindred spirits! 🥰🤓🧚🏼
I've started keeping my lights off during the day :)
I loved this video, what a good idea, I love clean with me videos, they are so addictive I’ve started filming my own! Sustainability is a journey for most people I think xx
I love this video! Sustainability is so important. I’ve been a lot of things you mentioned and even recently started composting and being mindful of excess food waste.
I have started to actively compost! I realized how much food waste I was producing and my Grad School Housing has a team that organizes compost runs - so naturally that was the right move for me!
I have also been transitioning away from plastic containers and moving towards using reusable glass jars!
I’ve made the switch to reusable period products. Ever since I started getting my period it bothered me how much waste traditional period management products produce and I’m so proud of myself for committing to this eco friendly switch. A change like this can be hard but I feel empowered knowing I’m doing my part for sustainability.
I've switched from plastic loofas to the seagrass sponge that I can sanitize monthly and reuse in the shower! Also, love reusing jars for sauces, dressings, and storing dry foods and such!
Hello! I'm interested in making this switch, how do you clean it??
I loved this video! Super informative and gave me some good ideas on how to be sustainable. I'm also into paperless statements and using reusable containers instead of one time use.
Switching over to compostable reusable dish sponges!!! I love what you’re doing with your old T-shirts. That’s so smart!! Very inspirational video 👍🏼👍🏼
I'm challenging myself during this time to find better ways to store my food for longer and make sure I don't waste anything! Especially during this time when we can't be going outside as much, it made me think how I wasted so much food and didn't value what I had, with the thought that I could always get more at anytime... Now I feel that it's time to value every single item of food we have the priviledge to have in our hands, make it last, and fully enjoy what the earth has given us 😊 One thing that I've learned today is that if I have some milk left, I can freeze in an ice cubes container and use it again when I need (it's also great to make quick delicious frapuccinos) 😘
We've been on a binge of different vloggers on a cleaning spree haha its oddly satisfying. Keep up the good work and thanks for the info! Stay safe out there!
Planting vegetable seedlings to go in the ground once the snow is gone! 🌻❤️☀️
I do a lot of the things you've recommended like reusing jars, candles, and old clothes. My bf and I are also starting a garden so we can be more self sustaining and are using our plant waste to start composting so we can make our own soil!
Instead of using paper towels to dry the dishes and my hands after washing, I have taken the step to use a reusable dish cloth that kind of works like those rags to dry cars with, where it soaks everything up and then dries again. It’s machine washable too! Lasts way longer than a roll of paper towels and way less expensive in the long run :)
That's what dish towels always were for you can get really cute ones to decorate your house with:)
Wait people use paper towels to dry their dishes :O
I recently started to compost! I also just switched to an eco friendly poop bag for the dogs!
We have been going through our bookshelves as well as our ipads to get rid of books that we are no longer interested or some old documents that we no longer needed. This is a great way to get rid of cabin fever and spring clean at the same time.
I love this video! And I'm glad you decided to put it up in the midst of everything because it's a positive reminder to focus on the aspects of you life that you can control. In terms of sustainability, there's a lot I can still improve on but here are some ways that I try to be more sustainable as a college student:
At Home:
-Saving gift bags and tissue paper to be reused
-Using products that I still have before buying new things
-Going through old notebooks and taking out the blank sheets, so I don't have to go out and buy more
-Purchasing eco friendly products packaged in recyclable materials or with minimal packaging
On the go:
-When I want a starbucks drink if you bring your own reusable cup you get a few cents off. I've also seen different smoothie places do this too
-Carrying a reusable water bottle with me
-Using my own grocery bags
Other things:
-I've been starting to get into thrifting my clothes from shops like goodwill or plato's closet
-Usually when I'm out and have to purchase things I always opt for an email or text copy of my receipts to avoid wasting paper
-Make my own food at home, so I don't have to buy food while I'm at school
-Cut my wash cycle time from 59 minutes to 25 minutes on clothes or linens that don't really need a deep wash to save water
-I also try to air dry my clothes.
-I make sure my phone's completely charged to avoid plugging it in at night to save electricity
-I also stopped buying my own books, and I just use the library or purchase an online version to save paper
In the future, I would love to invest in solar panels for my house to save more electricity and purchasing an electric or hybrid car to minimize my carbon footprint. These are some things that I practice, but I know that there's so much more that I can do which to me is the fun behind it. To me change happens step by step, and I think having an open mindset helps you be creative with your lifestyle choices.
FYI air drying your clothes will make them last longer. Sadly the dryer makes them Decay faster and can ruin the dye and pulls at the seams. If it's items that wrinkled really bad and you're embarrassed to wear them out it is less expensive to buy a professional quality steamer for pressing it's an item that's used by the department stores and you can get one easily online. They look like a water jug with a hose attached that has a nozzle and it steams your clothes you just simply work your way down from top to bottom and using your fingers you could smooth the collars Etc and it will steam out the wrinkles. A little harder on Cotton sometimes that you may need a good iron and it doesn't hurt to invest in a good iron and ironing board people have gotten away from it but honestly irons are extremely energy-efficient more so than a dryer they don't damage your clothes and if your clothes are lightly damp just doing your collar and your sleeve & the place where your buttons go people will think that you look 100% more together than before. Let's put it this way people who are extremely rich or movie stars I mean real movie stars like Catherine Zeta-Jones you don't see them looking disheveled ever because they are classy. you don't have to look like this all the time but when you want to make an impression or a statement or look like a million bucks having your clothes properly taken care of is an important thing. I watch the young man on a show that he's inherited millions of dollars in value and he went to every single one of the interviews in wrinkled clothes. He was asking for assistance in his business and was trying to say really care it really came across that no he didn't because he didn't care about himself he came in looking slovenly he didn't care about himself and how he looked maybe he thought that was the way to go but it wasn't if he was trying to sell himself to the person who is going to support him financially in this plan and in the end no he didn't he didn't come through it took him getting married and his wife changing his style program that suddenly he really cared because he knew he was going to lose everything if he didn't change his attitude and his program on himself. when you take care of the details of yourself then people know you'll take care of the details of the business. When you're at home watching TV kicking back and doing nothing that's when you wear your shorts in your T-shirt and flip-flops.
For me I hate when I buy a really nice outfit and it said okay you can wash it in the laundry. You wash in the laundry and you look at it & go what the hell! Do you ever wear it again because it's wrinkled and your thinking I don't want to spend time ironing this. Well with the steamer it will take the wrinkles out without all the pressure from an ironing board but the ironing board does help and sometimes you can buy what they call the sleeve ironing board it's a very tiny one and it stands on its own on a table. You can fold it and it'll go into on a closet shelf. It's just a little miniature thing and it comes with the little cover usually that's a specialized product that helps reflect the heat back. You can find in antique stores but they do sell them they're not very expensive. Using the steamer with practice you can remove the wrinkles and your clothing will be in better shape. if you find that some collars and sleeves and pocket or button just use the iron on the mini board to finish it off.
Another thing is some of your nicer clothes that you really shouldn't wash or dry clean so often can be repressed as long as they don't smell or have bad body odor or sweat stains or a food stain on them can be re steamed back into good condition and thus you save on dry cleaning or washing expense. You can also put a small tiny bit of Febreze fabric it has to be the fabric Febreze in your steamer to freshen clothes. Or any other possible natural linen spray spritzer it has to be something that's able to be put on textiles not all deodorizers Etc. can be put on textiles have to really be careful.
Say you don't got time to it while you're watching TV what do you think our mothers & fathers did. My dad ironed all his clothes. They found it uncomfortable to waste time watching TV but they could justify watching TV if they were doing something else while they did it. I think for my dad his mom made him.
I’m so glad you made this video. I’m happy when surrounded by plants too. I have always tried to separate recyclable materials from trash as best as I can. Since staying at home and social distancing, my pile of recyclables I usually take to the recycler is building. I reuse bottles to store soups or spaghetti sauce when I make big batches. I store corn starch and flour in big jars. I’m currently growing celery by saving the end piece and putting it in water to regrow new celery. I’ve taken the sprouted onions and let them generate roots before planting to see if I can regrow yellow onions.
That tie-dye/overall combo is LIFE
This is a great video to remind people that incorporating sustainability is actually pretty simple. I have been using paper and cloth bags for groceries for over a few years now. I also have switched to bar soaps and have completely eliminated shower gels/body washes to reduce the amount of plastic waste I produce.
i’ve completely stopped using cotton products such as q-tips, cotton rounds, etc. and switched to reusable versions. the first sustainable focused store opened recently in my town and i’ve loved getting more into living a sustainable lifestyle. i’ve also been supporting local small businesses in my community and thrift shopping instead of shopping through chain stores and contributing to fast fashion waste! ❤️
I’m an avid thrift store shopper with clothing, homeware, home decor and furniture. I love fixing up old furniture pieces and turning them into something unique and beautiful. I feel by doing this I am giving pre loved items a new life and saves it from going into the landfill. I also try to do my part by spreading awareness to my co-workers, friends and family about little changes that can be made to make a difference like composting, not buy single use items and using a reusable water bottle.
My roommates and I started dropping our recycling off since where we live doesn’t pick it up, as well as investing in reusable plastic bags for lunches and totally getting rid of plastic water bottles!!
I use all my glass bottles and jars all the time, either as vases or for preserves 😊 each summer, my mum and I make fruit jams, and veggie pickles and juices, using stuff we grow in our garden and sharing them with friends and family. We also cut up our old sheets into cloth strips to use in cleaning.
I’ve been using reusable mesh bags for storing fruits and veggies I buy from the grocery store! It feels a lot better than continually using the disposable plastic bags from the store :)
Big change for me was crocheting my own wash cloths and dish cloths. I wasn't sure how well they would work compared to a sponge, they are actually SO much better!!! I can also put them in the washing machine to rejuvenate them and compost then when they get too old and worn out.
This was such a lovely and bright video. Thank you, Ingrid! 😊 I’m not quite there yet, but I am trying to be much better about composting food scraps (and expired food in the fridge, the occurrence of which I am also trying to reduce).
Love the video! A way I practice sustainability is by eating vegan, a lot of food and land is dedicated towards the meat and dairy industry, land which could be preserved for wildlife and food which could be donated to third world countries. Another way to practice sustainability at home is by limiting AC/Heat usage, when it's a nice day opening the windows or changing clothes to match the weather are great alternatives :)
I saw a video recently about using old newspaper to pick up after dogs instead of plastic bags...works great with my small doggie! Also switched to bamboo cutlery for eating out, bamboo toothbrushes, stainless steel straws, air drying clothes, and reuseable shopping bags. I love all of your tips as well! I am going to repurpose some old t-shirts to save on paper towels!
We always take our reusable shopping bags when we go to the store. Another one we adopted (at least before Covid-19) was to bring containers from home when we went out to eat, just in case there were any leftovers
I’ve been reusing glass jars, taking shorter showers, doing less laundry, watering my plants with old water instead of dumping it down the drain, etc. ☺️
I've been loving having a compost bin! But something that I'm still working on is using less plastic packaging in general- mostly regarding food containers.
I’ve gotten so many plants recently..I feel as if I may be going a little over board but I love it! As purchasing Metal straws and reusing plastic cups I get when I’m out!
i'm reusing glass jars for everything - just as glasses, as storage, to have plant offshoot grow in, and i use the lids to keep pieces of soap in there in the shower - it's more sustainable than plastic bottles, too! :)
Using reusable cups for coffee when I go out as well as reusable bags. Recently I started volunteering and helping in a community garden as well. :)
Great video! sustainability is sooooo important during this time 😞. I hope everyone is being safe!!
I empty out my used candle jars too! Using them around the house to hold my makeup, small plants, and other things.
A few things my family has been doing:
We started re rooting herbs, sprouting seeds from our foods, and starting a little container garden filled with lettuce, tomato, peppers, etc. we just kind of started by using scraps, and it’s great. I also started a small composting bin so whatever I can’t regrow goes in the composter to create the fertilizer for my scraps and seedling garden
Also, I started making my own yogurt and kombucha, and I actually reuse all the jars and bottles I collected from when I used to buy individually.
We also switched out a lot of use once and toss items. We use stainless steel coffee filter, reusable bottles (I got my whole family the collapsible one and I just throw it all in my purse), cloth napkins, cloth paper towels and even switched to the reusable cotton rounds. Basically the small little things. We also do our best to remember to carry around our own containers, utensils and straw (very least straws, cause my kids don’t like drinking straight from a cup).
I think the easiest was just making the small switches to go waste free.
I have been doing some of my grocery shopping at a local bulk-food store, so I'm always looking for containers to store my bulk foods in. Instead of buying a bunch of new mason jars or plastic tupperware, I decided to start cleaning and setting aside used food containers, like salsa jars and loose-leaf tea tins. It's been working really well! Also, I'm glad I'm not the only one who reuses empty candles as plant pots! :)
One of many sustainable things I do is use shampoo/conditioner bars to eliminate plastic waste in my shower products! Thanks for this video, Ingrid ❤️
Great video! I’ve been vegan for 4 years now. I mostly buy clothes from the thrift stores or my friends give me their old clothes. I’m happy I’m the same size as them :) I use natural ingredients to clean my home. I reuse old food containers. I trying to be as wasteful as possible!
i'm LOVE sparkling water but i hate using bottles or cans unnecessarily, so i decided to invest in a soda stream and it's been so worth it. it's a really simple change but it makes a difference. also cooking a lot more resourcefully! trying new recipes and getting really into cooking means less of your food goes to waste
i just got reusable sandwhich bags and i love them!
I researched communal compost in my hometown and I am teaching my family to make the habit of keeping a food waste bowl in the kitchen so it can be composted along with the yard waste. It was a free transition to make and they are all catching on so fast!
Paperless statements are something I'm super active about signing up for! My boyfriend and I (finally) bought a recycling bin to use for trash day and I'm super excited to use it and actually do something better for the planet than I have been! Something I didn't realize I guess until now is we don't use paper plates or bowls or anything in the type which is pocket friendly and eco friendly (:
I've built a compost system in the front yard and now have wormie friends to care for in my new worm bin:) Also being conscious of where the produce is sourced and only buying vegetables that are either locally grown or from a farm in California. And about to grow some sunflowers & maple trees to plant in community gardens to spread the beauty and wonder of nature. That idea came to me while watching this video. I love you this is absolutely amazing.
I’m really enjoying gardening. Each year I try and grow different veggies and fruits. Last year cucumbers this year strawberry’s. I do my best to recycle as much as I can and reduce buying plastic items.
I've been trying to be completely vegan and I'm been composting all food leftovers. I have a bag in my freezer for food scraps to make broth
I have switched ALL of my bathroom products - using a menstrual cup, bamboo tooth brush, tooth tab, silk eco friendly floss, and switched to bar shampoo and conditioner! Would LOVE to try the primera products! Love you Ingrid ❤️
Not only am I starting a garden this year but I have saved all my old yogurt containers to use as pots and sour cream and coffee containers to transplant them into once my seedlings get a bit bigger 🧤🌱
When spring cleaning, I’m making sure I’m properly and sustainably disposing of anything I get rid of! So reselling items, donating them, posting them on a buy nothing Facebook group, giving them to friends and family. If anything can’t be donated or given away I either think of ways to reuse or repurpose it, recycle it if possible, and use the trash as a last resort. I also make sure I’m properly disposing hazardous material such as paint, batteries, and old electronics!
Reusing jars is a must but I've been saving cardboard boxes from amazon for arts and crafts, or handing them away for friends if they are on the move!
Hi during this time of isolation I have been looking at the products I use to clean my house and clothes. I now use my own homemade cleaning products without the use of chemicals . Not only is it fantasy for cleaning my I have noticed it makes a difference to my asthma 😃
Appreciate the encouragement to increase sustainability. One thing I do to avoid using paper towels is to buy the $5 pack of cleaning cloths from Walmart. I use them for all cleaning and floors. They are very durable and last a long time.❤👏❤
I'm very excited to see how much you are practicing sustainability. It's vital and it makes me happy knowing a lot of people are now conscious about our environment. I quit buying foods that are unnecessarily packaged. I also buy the glass bottled milk. I'm going to reuse them for keeping rice and pasta! I also reuse my old tshirt the same as you do. I was so happy to see that! My goal this year is plant one tree for my daughter. Already created my own garden for vegetables:)
I've actually started a couple of things to improve my sustainability! Firstly, TJMaxx sells their reusable bags for 99 cents! Theyre really big and I use them when shopping especially when grocery shopping.
I also started purchasing from Dropps which is a sustainable plastic free brand for laundry and dish products! the Cardboard packaging they come in is also compostable!
I have been using reusable bags, eliminating the use of straws, and using reusable bottles. I love the idea of reusable rags. I'll definitely have to steal that idea!
I used to use paper towels to season my cast iron, but I have some dark rags that were old and I started using them instead of paper towels. Not only is it more sustainable, but it works so much better!