which materials are the WORST for the planet? (packaging & disposables)
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Just think that if all the glass and aluminum we have in circulation now were reliably recycled we would never have to mine or make more aluminum or glass! We already have all the materials we need for sustainable materials, we just need to get better infrastructure and culture around recycling these materials (in the USA, idk how it is in other countries)
It is crazy to me how little is actually recycled. We definitely need better recycling systems that are more accessible and actually are able to recycle most materials. Really enjoyed this video!
Or we could just buy less and repurpose more!
we need more reusable products. glass is not obsolete and should be reused until broken
I agree. I live in Norway where we mostly have access to recycling, but I think a goal for the US should be countrywide access to recycling that actually works. I of course get you have many other problems to deal with, and all countries have some problems. And in any place, I think there should be a law that all packaging needs to be either recyclable or compostable. Plastic packaging where its not specifically needed should be banned. But some food have prolonged duration with plastic package which helps reduce food waste, I think that use of plastic is OK although not fully ideal
@@seg1912 that also, but we need both. People will always use and need something. And as long as some people are wealthy enough to afford it, there will always be some buying way more or ofter than they need
@@zakosist unfortunately, you are right :(
I live in Costa Rica and at the beginning of August, a new law came to rule that bans the import, commercialization, and use of styrofoam containers. So no plates, cups, or to-go containers anymore.
That’s really impressive!
That’s fantastic! Hopefully we (🇵🇦) can learn from you guys and follow your example.
That is a win!!! 🎉🎉
Aaaaall of this just brings me back to minimalism. I can worry about how awful my options are, or I can only buy what I need and eliminate the decision fatigue + waste.
This. What the zero waste movement really lacks, and honestly contradicts with pushing so many unnecessary swaps, is minimalism.
@@ANNABELLEPOP totally agree. I think Shelbi addresses this often though, which is why she's one of the only "zero waste" crowd people I still tune in to!
Do minimalists not buy food? Seems to me like daily life necessities are the things that we waste most materials on. Really what we need is hugely large scale, global degrowth
@@natevans8024 totally, but most people (statistically where I live in the USA, at least) buy food they don't need, too. Our food waste and associated packaging waste is insane. I am often guilty of that, as well, so it's my current goal as a minimalist to waste less food.
@@natevans8024 also I agree that these changes must happen on a massive scale.
You brought up some excellent points about glass that most people, including me, often don't think about. I would add a couple other positives to glass though a) that you can reuse it much easier than many other options, and b) it's a healthier food storage option than some other options as well.
Yeah, easy to wash and can be quite hardy if you're careful.
Agree, glas can be sterilized while other things that are organic or plastic degrade over time or are not reusable at all.
I agree with you. I tend to choose glass because I can clean it out after and use it for other things in my home
One of shelbi’s videos she mentioned that if you’re planning on using the glass container after the food item is used then that’s a better option which I think is good to keep in mind.
I must confess - I tend to go for glass not because of its recyclability, but reusability. In my home and tribe, I know what shapes and sizes are coveted because I will reuse them regularly in my home, I gift things to others in them (sauces, treats I make, powdered egg shells for someone’s garden), and in some casesI just drop off a ton of requested sizes and shapes to friends who give them new uses.
That said - when I don’t think that the offered glass will be reused, I do look to a different packaging option to buy the item in.
BTW - as a fiber enthusiast (knitting/crochet, not oatmeal), most cellulose based fibers undergo intensive processes to become clothing. Linen and cotton tend (not guaranteed) to be the least environmentally impactive in relationship to the potential life garments of those fibers may have if properly cared for.
I think she forgot to talk about the reusability aspect or something because to me that is a pretty essential and un-ignorable aspect of packaging material. Also, love that you specified what type of fiber (lol!).
What makes certain kinds of fibers so hard is having to not only treat for dyes but also all the chemicals to either bind them together or keep them apart. Though honestly I would love linen much more if we didn't produce it in cotton weaves and machines thus losing many of it's historic benefits as a cloth.
When you said “I’m so sick of feeling like the weight of the world is on my shoulders”…
…I felt that. PREACH. 👏
Whenever I would dinner at my ex's mom's house I would offer to set the table and would always put the real plates on the table when she always used paper plates. She definitely wasn't a fan of me but I also offered to do the dishes 😂
Wait peopleuse paper platesonaregular basis?? Surely that's much more expensive than using actual plates?? Good on you though
@let me eat your boobs this family was literally a millionaire family eith like 5 houses all over California. It definitely wasn't an issue for them
@let me eat your boobs their country is poor because of western influences. I live in the USA but its not hard to see all first world countries have at one point stolen resources from the countries that are considered poor... like Hati is paying back France for goods France stole from Hati when it was a slave colony. Hati takes its freedom why does hati have to pay France "back" for the goods France stole from Hati to begin with...
This is what I do when my parents want to use disposables. My family is huge, so I'm not as good about it when everyone is together. Sadly it's become more of a trend in my family to use disposables when everyone gets together. But how easy would it be to clean up if everyone just pitched in a little bit?? So easy!
I’ve done that! ..not at my ex’s, my friends birthday they got out paper & I asked if they had plates and offered to wash
Saved ~10 paper plates from being used for 20 minutes & being thrown away
I’ve been on a low waste journey for about 4 years now and have been torn on what materials to use. There are alot of things to consider, and as I’m in Finland we have a solid 6-8 months out of the year when we have almost no local fruits and veggies, so any fresh (and sometimes frozen) produce is imported and come in plastic. So when it comes to packaging I buy things in plastics that are recyclable in my area (my waste management company has finally published a list online of which plastics they take), if I can’t find that I choose cardboard or paper so I can compost it or recycle.
Any time I need to buy an item for my home, my main priority and focus is on that item lasting as long as possible, if possible that item should literally outlive me. I have bought most of my kitchen utensils and stuff in aluminum or steel, in my mind atleast the longer an item is in use before discarding of it the less it’ll take a toll on the planet. I am using my grandmas steel pots, pans and kitchen utensils that are almost 90 years old, still in great condition after almost daily use. I do what I can to avoid virgin materials, whether it’s buying recycled materials or second hand, but in the finnish climate where local food isn’t available for the majority of the year I do have to buy alot of things in virgin plastic. We have seen changes in packaging here, but sometimes plastic is the most sustainable considering the food waste that would occur without it.
If you are interested in learning greater detail about the impact of each material, I highly recommend Gittemary Johansen here on RUclips. She has a whole impact series that has quite a few videos out now where each video is 15+ minutes talking about only 1 material. She is out of Denmark.
I remember learning way back in jr high that styrofoam never decomposes and being horrified. I can't believe it's still so widely used. Great video! The amount of research and work you put in is amazing
I hate that it’s so widely used. And with the pandemic, places not letting you re-use your own container. It’s all so frustrating.
As a stressed out mom, sometimes (okay often lol) I resort to "homemade paper plates". Basically I just take a clean piece of card board from the recycling bin and use it as a paper plate to feed my kids. Usually like a box that used to hold food like a cereal box, or frozen food box. Once I ripped the metal piece off the package for aluminum foil, and turned that into their chicken nugget box. 😅
Lol same my mom HATES wasting any thing so she always did this when we were kids
Very resourceful!
I made my own baby wipes when my kids were in diapers
I only did that one year when we were really poor. I cut up a bunch of old clothes, wet several before changing a diaper, and then honestly just threw them away in the diaper. So, idk where you would rate that as far as eco-friendly. I didn't wash them, but those clothes were too bad for thrift donation and would have been thrown away.
Now I only have older kids who wet the bed. I'm trying to find something eco-friendly that actually works for them overnight. It's a medical issue that they can't just train out of yet. I can find more eco-friendly options for younger kids. Older pull ups are taking longer to find.
@@Trish620 those of us who cloth diaper wash the diapers. That’s it. And they usually hold up well enough that people can use them for multiple kids or even resell them to other parents.
Dang girl, a CVS sponsorship? Good for you!
Thankful for your channel and all the knowledge you’ve shared!
This was super enlightening and needed but also gave me eco-anxiety D:
Its always so impressive to watch such a well thought out and well researched video!! Thanks for all the work you do
I totally agree!!! It breaks it down so easily for a beginner like me
Honestly feeling a little eco anxiety after watching this haha.
But, I love how informative it is! I always learn a lot from you, and I appreciate all the effort you put in your videos 💚
Love your last message. About using recycled material no matter what its made out of. Even if its plastic. I get eco anxiety trying to figure out the best thing to buy. I feel burn out from all that decision making and looking up the most eco items.
I’m right there with you. I have so much eco-anxiety. It makes grocery shopping difficult for sure.
But will CVS cut down on their receipts??? dude, longest paper ever
But really!! I’ve def given them this feedback 👍
You have the option to go digital! I use to work there. I use to encourage customers to go digital. Most of the people shopping at cvs didn't know about that option.
Shelbi, I just wanted to say how much I appreciate you for making these videos. It was so obvious to see how much work/research and education was put into this video, and I just wanted to say that it does not go unnoticed. These videos are jammed packed with rich info and on top of that they are extremely enjoyable to watch. I love how you informative you are when considering all sides of sustainability. Your videos truly inspire me every time I watch one. Definitely saving this video to share with others!
Hey Shelby, thanks so much for this video! This had made sustainability much less daunting for me and also has enabled me to make much more informed decisions rather than falling into the traps of green washing. You are my favourite sustainability focused channel and, in my opinion, the most researched and nuanced too! Thanks for all your work 💜
Have you heard of Lifepack? They’re a Colombian company that makes paper plates and stuff out of discarded pineapple tops. How cool is that?
Nothing is simple when it comes to packaging and it truly is confusing.Thank you for this video as it helps with taking these pros and cons into consideration. I love the phrase, "Do your best and advocate for the rest." 😊
The issues with glass is literally why I beg bite toothpaste to let folks buy their 4 month pack and the limited edition flavors without the glass packaging (in just their compostable refills)
Yes! And now planning to email bite about this (due to your post) hopefully eventually a difference will be made.
I already have my bottles I do not need more.
Chomp and Hüppy sell their toothbite refills in compostable bags
It’s alwaaaaays the privileged people with cabinets overloaded with dishes and up to date dishwashers who are using single use dishes and cutlery daily. I do not get it?!
I literally had no idea people did this in their very own homes. I don’t think it’s common here, really only see disposable containers from take out restaurants.
I totally forgot that people do this till I met my boyfriends family. They’re dollar store, cheap, throw stuff away junkies. I couldn’t believe it.
Thank you for this video!! My favourite thing about your channel is how accessible you make sustainable living for people who are just getting started. As you said it’s often hard to figure out what is the best solution/replacement for various problems.
I'm so here for these more complex dives. Hearing the passion when you speak makes what's usually an overwhelming subject matter for me more fun and so much less daunting
Can someone explain to me WHY industries don’t make a full transition to bamboo or hemp paper?
Likely cost, unfortunately.
It takes a while to make those changes and it's costly before they see any return. So a lot of companies won't bother until they're for ed to do it.
Other companies maybe working on it, but it takes time to a) decide what the best solution is b) define exactly what they need c) find a supply partner and then d) get manufacturing started, tested, and completed consistently. It can take months. We will see it happen, but the market needs to gain momentum and it needs motivation/encouragement.
I thought bamboo/hemp would be more cost effective because harvesting would be easier and they could grow it faster on less land.
In Australia, I use a toilet paper brand called Eco Cheeks, it's from bamboo. Consumers can even choose if they want the toilet paper to come individually wrapped (paper) or "nude" 😊 No bleach, either!
"reefer madness" wasn't just about demonizing pot and the black community. it was also about getting hemp out of the market in favor of polyester. when corporations buy politicians to write legislation favorable to corporations, it's called fascism
Bamboo also grows and spreads like a weed. Anyone who has had some in their yard can back me up on this, it is actually very invasive... which probably makes it GREAT as far as using it for things like paper.
Do your best and advocate for the rest 🙌🏻
Ok can we get corporate personhood revoked? Until then humans will be consider assets.......... For now though corporations are the superior people by technicality.
Beyond impact on planet, it's important to consider how the chemicals that make these products have negative impact on human health. Cancer, endocrine disruption, asthma and so many serious heath issues have ties to the terrible chemicals we continue to be exposed to every day. I am an interior designer and am paying much closer attention to specifying materials of natural composition that will not cause harm as they decompose at the end of their life. Of course, also trying to use repurposed materials wherever possible.
Thank you for emphasizing life cycle impacts! I'm constantly learning nuances and updating environmental knowledge that I have accepted without question for years. Glass is a great example of this - perfect for durable food storage, not so great for single-use packaging. Though my jar collection is out of control...
Thanks for also bringing food waste into this. Packaging DOES serve a purpose, even if it sometimes gets out of control.
I keep repairing my cloth bags because I know they take a lot of energy to make. I like all the patches on them.
I've been trying to reduce waste for a few years and after watching hundreds of videos and reading so many articles about materials, waste and recycling I just feel that the best approach we can all take is to be really mindful of what we buy and use and only buy what we truly need. Reuse, repair and repurpose what we can and stop over consuming for the sake of it or for trends. As sad as it is, this planet is more concerned about money than looking after our environment which is why recycling isn't done properly, because companies can't make money from it 😔
My Dad was always the "Close the bloody door, we don't pay to heat the street", or "Turn that light off, it's like bloomin' Blackpool Illuminations in here!" 🤣😂😅
Fantastic video!!!! I definitely learned something about glass today though I had started reading up info on it jot being so sustainable. However I do like buying glass because I repurpose it a lot around the house. I also like the point at about the recycled materials. I am finally starting to see some products from recycled plastics in Accra and I'm excited about it because I'm like at least, some plastic is being kept away from landfills.
Fantastic video, Shelbi! One of the best EVER on RUclips! Keep up the great work!
I haven’t seen any polystyrene food packaging or plates in Australia since the 1990s. In fact when you mentioned polystyrene plates, I was amazed that was even still a thing!!
Just yesterday I had a conversation with a friend about exactly this topic - perfect timing for this great video!
This is one of the most informational videos you’ve ever made! Thank you so much!
Also…LOVE your new quote! ❤️❤️❤️
This video was so good! Thank you for talking about the nuance of all of this!
I'm from Germany and have never ever heard of anyone using plastic dishes on a daily basis 😱😱😱
I'm so glad I came across your channel. Such a high quality and well-thought content!
Great information shared, thank you for all the work you do!!!!
Steel is so amazing but yes takes SO much energy!! My husband is a part-time blacksmith a a local community art space so I'm already pretty familiar with steel in smaller sizes but if you're ever in Seattle again the steel plant in town does tours and it is SO wild to see and learn about there. Getting a sense of scale there is almost overwhelming.
This is one of my favorite videos you’ve made!! Had no idea most steel products use recycled steel but don’t label it. So educational!
Thank you so much for all of your hard work getting this important info out to us.
Shelby, thank you for sharing all of your research. I wish you could have a daily or weekly slot on the national news. If more people were aware of the things that you're talking about the changes we all need to make might come sooner. Bless your heart, thank you for trying to make this planet a better, healthier place.
Thank you so much she'll be for putting up with kind of content! I'm relatively new to the "zero waste" movement, and a great deal thanks to you.
I've been shopping at thrift stores now for clothes, and I'm making a conscious decision of what I buy at grocery stores.
So this but you has given me a lot to think about. 💕
Wheatstraw being used in disposable cutlery/plates/straws is like my worst nightmare as someone with Celiac disease lol
The straw itself actually doesn’t have any gluten in it! The only risk is contamination with the grain itself, but processing the straw to make it safe for commercial use would likely eliminate any contaminants.
Shelby thank you for your videos , they are always actually SO INFORMATIVE and i always learn stuff. Very well made
I always appreciate your balanced view of products/processes etc. You are the human that makes the most sense I reckon! Thank you for educating us all🤍
Thankyou for the much needed infromation you have provided, Shelby.
Been waiting for a video like this! Thank you!! :)
"Red mud" or "bauxite residue" (waste of aluminium production) is no fun, few years ago we've had an industrial accident, red mud flooded 2 villages in my country, close to my town.... ten people died, 100+ were injured and a whole river died out. We know that production of aluminium is not only sunshine and rainbows. (It's not closely related to the video but it was so traumatic that I cannot think about else when someone mentions this topic.)
Thanks Shelby. This video was really useful in helping me as a small business decide which materials are best to package my products. Before I felt like a sell out using recycled plastic, but hearing you say recycled ANYTHING is the best option is a game changer!
Yes, Shelbi! Lovely list of materials. I appreciate you continuously educating us. Very well curated, explained and visualized with the pro's and cons. If only more company's would listen to you and apply the knowledge to benefit the earth. You taught me about CVS wanting to change. That's nice.
Thank you for this video-and, more importantly, thank you for the constant reminder that we can only do so much as individuals, so we should advocate for what we can't control. I've been facing huge indecision and anxiety every time I grocery shop now because I'm stuck making these comparisons in my head. But the better solution to worrying about my individual impact is to help make a systematic change. I needed that reminder!!
Great video with great info. Thank you!
Wow! I recently discovered your channel and I just wanted to say: the work you must be putting in making these videos really shows! It is super informative and it inspires me to also be putting more effort into changing my habits (which I have been trying to better for a couple years now). Quality content level 9000. Subscribed!
I think packaging manufacturers should be required to print where and how their materials can be recycled. There should also be standardization to types of recycling facilities. Municipalities and other facilities should be required to tell their citizens “we use form a, b, or c” of recycling”, and then the company would be required to notate that in some way on their packaging.
Thanks for sharing this very insightful video, love the content...!
Wow, you just polluted my brain with so much knowledge. Very informative and comparative video Shelbi! I had no idea the complications of glass. Keep up the great work.
another great video!! learning so much from this great channel
Thank you SO much for this video!!! Super informative!
Idk if you have this in the US but we have an Glassbottle recycling system where they don't remelt them, they wash the bottles and reuse them. If you have those I highly recommend it!
As a newbie this vídeo was crucial information, thanks so much!
Just a point about disposable plates- my family uses disposable dishes, we don't have a dishwasher. We're a big household of 7 with young kids. It would be very difficult to wash everyone's breakfast, lunch, and dinner plates. Not because it's impossible to do, just because of lack of time. We do however, twice a week have a big family dinner and use dishes (that tend to pile up in the sink for a while..lol)
Thanks for your great work!!
thank you for educating us
A very well researched and well done video! 💚💚💚
When I see people, even those who say they are concerned about the environment buying water in plastic bottles I feel it’s really hopeless. It’s the single easiest thing to change and so many people won’t do it. Drives me nuts. Sorry I had to vent. I ❤️ you so much and I have been writing to companies.
Always so helpful, thank you!
So informative and useful 👏 much needed video Shelby, now I am tempted to research about more and more elements, in terms of their resource footprint, shelf life, usage, etc. Commendable job 👍
I reaaaaally love your videos! It would be great if we had a communicator like you in my country
Thank you so much for creating this video, it was really really helpful 💜
I needed this video sooo bad!!! Thank you 🙏🏽
I have family that uses paper plates or foam plates every day to avoid washing dishes 😩 when I visit I use regular plates for me and my family and wash them when we are done.
Very thought provoking!
Thank you so much for this video it was so helpful and educational it really makes me rethink my habits and assumptions about certain materials I love you and your videos!
Thabk you for this video, I learned a lot. I think that the best aspect of glass is that it is reusable, that's why I think it's a good option for some packaging. Also if it is used in local products I feel like the shipping aspect is less bad. I prefer to reuse glass to plastic or tetrapack.
Shelbi, I appreciate you SO much for clearing so much up for us. It's a huge help. But I gotta admit, getting major eco anxiety rn! I'm a really bad activist, mostly for the same reasons as you.
Thank you. This was so enjoyable!
Would love to see a video of the best sustainable reusable materials. My reusable straw collection includes steel, silicone, plastic, bamboo.... I could probably guess the pros and cons of most of those, based on materials used, how long they last, environmental impact once they end up in landfill or recycling. Mostly curious about silicone and ceramics if I'm being honest, but I'd be interested in information about other common materials.
Oh my God, my family also loves to use styrofoam. My dad even microwaved butter in a styrofoam bowl recently. 😖 Thank God though, I've been complaining about styrofoam long enough that he is slowly changing his ways. He even said, "I'd rather wash a dish than use a flimsy styrofoam plate"
I'd love to see a video talking about the most sustainable textiles. I thrift shop constantly, but when I do buy clothing or craft material (cause I love crafting) I'd love to know where to start. For instance, brands of sustainable yarn or fabric.
Wow I can’t believe I’m here first! So excited for this video, been waiting for this information from Shelbi’s perspective.
This is a really fantastic video!
You mentioned that people you know use disposable plates daily, and that really surprised me when I first heard you mention that, because in my family and most people I know, disposable plates are only bought and used when we have birthday parties or a bbq. And on the every day, my family at least, uses reusable plates, tea towels, dish clothes for wiping spills. We have disposables, but they aren't used as much as your family uses them. Maybe it's because my family is old fashion or just cheap. Haha
This was so well done… subscribed 👍
Learned new info about recycling, thank you
Great points Shelby, I want to stay positive but its a huge battle we are facing. Everything I do in my personal life is seems so insernificant once Im at work. Im doing everything i can at work, but the problems are mind blowing.
I’m a farmer in Canada, and have a diploma in Agriculture. Ive never heard of wheat straw being a waste product. This crop residue is often tilled back into the soil as it will be broken down by beneficial bacteria back into macro and micro nutrients that the next crop can uptake. If a farm is mixed (livestock and grain), often the swathed wheat will be combined and the wheat straw is then baled to provide bedding for the animals.
Very helpful, thanks so much!
So sad about glass. Crushing! Our town also quit recycling glass. It was at the Texas Tech college here in Lubbock. I called the head lady and she did state that the glass was taking away from the College funds. There was absolutely no profit.
Ugh it is so unfortunate 😞
Costa Rica banned styrofoam, it's prohibited as of last month :)
Thank you! This is very helpful
If i buy condiment in glass to reuse the glasd bottles to store and orgnise my food insted of buying containers
The tetrapak thing boggles my mind. In (most of?) europe instead of 'plastic' bins there's 'packaging' bins and thats where we throw tetrapak (along with plastic packaging and tin cans). I suppose it's also more widely used than in the states? (I assume, since you elaborated what it was. Around here, we KNOW, dont worry. 😀) We put everything in it lol, milk, juices, tomato sauce, cream ... And i think they go on to be recycled. Hopefully.
I love this video! So informative
Love the new quote!
A super helpful and informative video, thank you!