What's something you've unexpectedly stopped doing/buying as you've made swaps to minimize your life & help mama earth?! Maybe throw in some ideas that aren't as typically talked about in the low waste space! :)
I stopped buying straws 2 years ago and I finally got some metal and glass ones! I love drinking with a straw and I was missing it so much. I know I could have just kept drinking without one but it ends up having a positive impact on how much water I drink because I love drinking from them so it's a good thing! I recently bought reusable pads and I've been LOVING them so so much. They're cute and colorful and even make me look forward to having my period. I don't even have single use ones anymore :D
We gave up our lawnmower and converted to the old school “reel mower” it runs on man power and we have a local shop that sharpens it for us each spring so it works effectively!
You mentioned that your boyfriend eats meat and I remember you saying in another video that he's less into sustainability than you. I would love to see a video on what it's like dating someone who doesn't share some of the same values as you, cause I know it can be really challenging and a lot of people refuse to even consider doing that
Ari Trueswell YES THIS!! I’m new to zero waste and have been shaking up my household, and my husband is extremely hesitant. I would love to see what it’s like for another person to coexist with someone who has different values and ideas.
To be honest my bf isnt either. I mean Im not vegan but Im considering it and am cutting down. Whereas he just buys so much junk food that has plastic wrapping and doesnt think he can change anything by removing his support to it. He isnt willing to give up all the food to be zero waste whereas Im doing it (failing a bit too since I can only do it when Im not living with my parents, but as soon as summer comes I have no control over all the plastic coming in the house) so yeah I get mad but we have other things in comon and we love eachother even though we dont agree. (Its sometimes annoying)
@@username_creates6991 something that changed my boyfriend's perspective really unexpectedly was watching the gamechangers on Netflix. It wasn't even planned or anything-- we always take turns choosing what to watch & I chose that. He's now been vegan for over two months (though he did slip up one morning when he was hungover) & he's not grinding his teeth over it. He loves the changes it's made in his health & overall well being.
My biggest change, especially the last 8ish months, is using products up. Even when I have the urge to declutter something I just use it up, or find another way of using it up. The two biggest areas have been stationary and beauty. Most A5 notebooks and spare pens went to work instead of getting work to buy them for me and small notepads/notebooks get used to plan shopping lists. I brought a shampoo bar, which I ended up not liking (and went back to the half bottle I had sitting in the cupboard...) but because it was expensive I didn't know what to do with the bar. After about 4 months of it sitting in a draw, realised I should just use it up as a body soap, it didn't last long because it was really soft but it's out of my life and didn't get wasted and I feel so much better now. I have about 4 products that will be finished by the end of the year and will only need to replace one (shampoo) because I already have alternatives or extras for the others. It's been really satisfying using items up and getting to buy products I actually like.
Jess Lewis - ditto! I didn’t think I had that many ‘extras’ lying around... yet my concentrated effort to use up what I have has lasted me over a year in some products! Hand moisturiser and body scrubs are the only things I haven’t gotten totally through now, but almost there. Everything else is only bought when I need it now. Made such a difference!
@@PhiliH88 Yes me to! Omgosh the amount of hand moisturises I have been gifted over the years, they are always in gift packs! Luckily, I have someone at work who quite often comes to our office to grab some moisturiser so I've managed to get through a couple of them (and we hide our good ones from him) just by leaving it out for him to use. He's happy, I'm happy, every one is winning.
I've been spending the last 5 months using stuff up so I feel you on this. A lot of people getting into minimalism and being eco friendly are making the mistake of actually buying more stuff and wasting what they already had. Even if you have beauty products that are not in sync with your new lifestyle, it does not make sense to throw them away. They'll end up in the garbage anyway and you've been using them for forever so why not just use them up and then switch to other things. I think a lot of youtubers making content don't talk about this.
'Everyone's needs are different' is important to remember. I try to limit waste wherever I can, but as someone with a chronic, life threatening illness all the prescriptions I need to liver come with DISGUSTING amounts of plastic and cardboard and dye. But without those things I can't live. Minimal waste is not in my cards, sadly.
I totally feel ya!! I ALWAYS tell people not to worry about their medical waste, as it’s totally out of their control! There are so many other areas you can focus on and make an impact in 💛 Heck, maybe in time the medical industry will have less waste! I’m hopeful for smart humans coming up with sanitary solutions! 🙈🤸♀️💛🌸✨
I think that's different though - minimalism is about not using to excess. If it's keeping you alive - then it's not excessive! If everyone reduced their plastic and only overused medical waste - the world would still be soooo much better off. You can still be minimal waste with your other items!! If you reduce waste in other areas of your life - you still might be using less plastic than some other people who just dont think about waste at all
i’ve never heard any low impact youtubers mention this but my friends and i have been renting board games instead of buying them new. games are SO EXPENSIVE and they always come with excessive paper and plastic and packaging (packs of cards wrapped in plastic film, tokens in plastic bags, just so much uselessness). just rent them or get them second hand and well loved, it’s not like you’re playing clue every other day lmao
Alexandra Ryan it really depends on where you live! I live in Montreal and we do have them in libraries, but there’s specific businesses that offer this service (for example, Randolph is a Montreal based franchise of pubs where you can also rent board games). but libraries generally have games you can borrow! I also recommend checking on Bunz for used games you can trade.
I didn't actually think about this so thank you!!! We don't have anywhere around me where you can rent board games. I don't think UK libraries do this (British people please correct me if wrong). But I'm def going to start buying second hand board games!
I stopped buying products from big companies like bath and bodyworks, Amazon, target, etc. and decided to shop more local and second hand! I live near so many farms, and have a sister who is a small business owner, but never thought to do this until this year.
Yes! I do too! I spent a year and a half in a veritable treasure trove of second hand stores (my professional clothing went up in quality so much, which is good) but I'm moving back to the sustainable desert of CT :( I'm so sad about it.
Those are my goals. Unfortunately, by limited budget does not allow me to make that full change just yet. But I do support small and local businesses and artisans when I can.
Working in the medical field has changed my view on makeup! I am surrounded on a daily basis by coworkers who are no/low makeup that I now feel silly when I put on more than mascara. I think that the idea of wearing no makeup in videos is a great one because the more that people see makeup free influencers in the main stream the more people will be ok with stop using makeup themselves!!!
I know it's frowned upon, but....I started re-gifting things. Like, pretty much anything I won't use within 30 days, I keep them in a stash in my beauty room, and give them away ASAP. I also re-use the gift bags, boxes, and even tissue paper if I can.
I think that that’s valid! Why waste something if it can be put to use by someone else right? Also there’s an app called BUNZ where you can trade things-you should check it out!
Seanaaay Thanks for sharing! I really like the idea of this app. It’s not super active here in Minneapolis, but it’s exactly what I’ve been looking for.
I’ve started doing something similar. If it’s not really for me or if I don’t use it in 30 days, I donate it. 9/10 times it’s toiletries (body lotions, hand creams, body sprays, etc), I’m just very particular with scents and ingredients BUT lots of shelters ask for personal care items. So why not have it go to use? SERIOUSLY. Check out some of the local shelters in your area and see what they are accepting for donations...might be worth checking it out.
Elizabeth Kropf You could maybe looking into the Buy Nothing Project? There’s Buy Nothing groups on Facebook for every state, city, region, and you can search for your own! Maybe you could regift items through the group to people who want or need them. buynothingproject.org/2015/01/02/an-introduction-to-the-buy-nothing-project/ buynothingproject.org/find-a-group/ There are sometimes really great gifts on these groups and I love the idea of a hyper-local gift economy giving away things they don’t need or use anymore for free. My group is super active, too. I was also disappointed that BUNZ in my area was kind of dead
OP, we have been doing it since childhood, learnt it from my mom. She simply used to tell us that it's good to not hoard. I feel it's a valid way and saves unnecessary clutter as well as money.
The irony with the flying is I’ve just gotten a job in one of Australia’s most important environmental groups and I HAVE to fly around to access different peoples skills and bring different groups together for us to be effective in lobbying for systemic change and potentially meeting the Paris agreement on emissions. The job fits with my ethics but it requires more personal emissions in an attempt to lower the emissions of my state and country. Sigh.
Jaclyn McCosker well try carbon offsetting some of your flights and just continue on your journey. if you help large companies lower their impact it would all be worth it!
Australia is a really difficult country to access not using a plane. Even worst than North America. Like modern-day Australia has people transported by flight for medical needs. You need it to do your job. Sometimes we do things that make us feel cognitive dissonance but we need to make ourselves understand that sometimes it's okay.
Jaclyn McCosker I live in Perth and i find it ridiculous that theres no “lower class” train to any other states. It cost like $2k or something just to Adelaide, like I don’t want a luxury trip, just give me a capsule thing like those Japanese hotels. Our country needs to fix our transportation system asap
"a little notebook is not going to change and overhaul your life" i- actually was taken slightly aback by this because guess who's sitting here at half past midnight looking for a planner online as we speak? this guy. (i never go truthfully used any of the other planners I've gotten in the past.. youre spot on, thank you.)
I’ve been there!!! Honestly that feeling happens to me like once a month and then I have to remind myself that I have the power!! I can’t keep giving my “productivity” to a physical object! I definitely think there is something to be said for learning your brain and how tour organize and a proper planner/organization system is INCREDIBLE when you find it and work with it. But at the end of the day, it’s 99% in our hands 💛💛💛 You have GOT this!!!! Go kick some productive butttttttt! ✨🤸♀️👊
I really enjoyed this. Just folded laundry and listened. Also the whole flying thing is a really difficult subject for me to figure out for myself so I feel you.
Oh my goodness!!!! I'm not super sure why, but that just made me so happy to hear... maybe because I need to fold my laundry right now too, and that sounds kinda cozy (but maybe I won't watch a video of myself while I fold mine hahaha!) 💛
When I take science classes we always have to buy a lab manual, which can be half an inch thick to 2 inches thick!!! And nothing is double sided!!!! Everyone was like okayyy wtf are we gonna do with all this paper?? Eventually I stopped buying new notebooks for school and now I use my old Lab manuals to take notes and as scratch paper. I just flip the pages so I can write on the blank side. Saved a good amount of money thus far.
for anyone who wants to continue painting their nails (nothing wrong with deciding to stop though!) who is based in the UK, Fresh Therapies' Natural Nail Varnish Remover is made with biodegradable ingredients, is vegan and not tested on animals, comes in a glass bottle and recyclable box with the only plastic being the cap for the bottle. I personally haven't used it yet (wanna use up my current bottle of Cutex first), so I can't vouch for it, but it's something to consider!
I totally feel the nailpolish one I have a family member though that couldn't give it up and I was able to share with them about a company called hype. They're plant based, vegan, and cruelty free and have a good range of shades for people that need an alternative!
And for a nail polish remover option, I like the Karma Naturals Nail Polish Remover with Soybean Oil and Lavender. It comes in a glass bottle and a little goes a LONG way.
I actually have a bidet in both bathrooms but we still use tp from Who gives a Crap. I have tried to just drip dry after the bidet but its not realistic timewise. It at the very least cuts back on the amount of tp used in our house. Side note I switched to reusable pads and a menstral cup two years ago and I love it.
I also use a bidet, then just reusable cloth. I cut up an old flannel sheet to pat dry then toss them into a laundry bag I hung next to the commode, this makes it easy to take the bag and toss it into the laundry in the mesh bag and it all gets clean without getting mixed into your laundry. Easy fast and reusable
I appreciate your accessible and judgement free approach to sustainability. There are things I don’t have the power to change at the moment, like my commute, but I’ve been buying secondhand for almost everything and switching to plastic free alternatives as I use stuff up. I was initially overwhelmed at changing everything but changing small things as I go has made me rethink my lifestyle one step at a time.
I think the most important thing I've done is reduce my usage of paper and plastic in general. I still record music on cassettes because I like having physical copies of my music but small stuff like repurposing the labels I didn't use for labeling other things has been a surprisingly big help. I've also buying larger containers and putting drinks in glasses instead of single use bottles. The extra step is worth it for the knowledge of making a positive impact. I try to buy glass or metal containers if possible, because then I can reuse them for longer than I can reuse plastic containers. I've always been below-average waste compared to the average person but nowhere close to zero waste, your channel has helped me a ton over the past year.
I was obsessed with reducing the items with the most packaging at first too, and now feel bad about it. However, I think it’s great to be doing anything though, every little helps :) All these initial things lead us on a path to other changes to reduce our impact on our environment and lead a more sustainable life :)
In Italy we all have bidets, we loooove them and we feel so dirty when we travel and we cannot use it. Although we use toilet paper before washing everything down there
I would love to see a video from you on “next best” options for swaps. An example would be like if you don’t want to swap to a safety razor (my shower looked like the scene from psycho after trying one) try an electric razor to at least cut down on the disposable plastic.
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It's not everyone's cup of tea, but I just stopped shaving all together! Personally I found it wasteful in regards to the disposable razors, but also a waste of my time. I just occasionally trim my armpit hair and I'm done haha!
Christie, you are absolutely 100% my fave low waste/sustainability channel. I've been following you since back in the old days when you had just a few hundred subscribers, but I'm a total ghost subscriber and I hardly ever comment, hehe. But I've been wanting to say this all this time: Love how accessible you make sustainability, you show that it's not about being perfect but about having the right intention and doing what fits in your life, which works so much better than being dogmatic and obliging yourself to be 100% zero waste even if you have to bend yourself into impossible shapes to get it done. You've inspired me to start using shampoo bars, a menstrual cup and be mindful of what I buy. So thank you so much for that and please continue to make video's and the podcast because it makes a difference! Your hard work pays off!
I stopped using tea bags, stopped buying prepackaged ingredients (I buy only what I need in bulk), I also stopped using nail polish, and mascara because I got too broke to restock one time and realized I feel pretty without it anyway. What do you recommend I do with my supplements (b12, Vitamin D, etc.)? I feel like the packaging is always so wasetful on those things. P.S I really love your videos and I am always looking for more ways to become more low waste. Please keep spreading this information because you ARE making a positive impact. Much love
I have given up so many things and honestly I don’t miss any of them. Life is simpler using less. Let’s see... traded half of my TP for family cloth you can guess when TP is still used. Menstrual cup instead of tampons. I will shortly have no soap other than Dr Bronners 18 use liquid soap (refillable at my local grocer). Shampoo is now also Dr Bronners, conditioner is now an ACV rinse. I will soon have no surface cleansers and will be moving over to the orange peel vinegar thing but mostly a hot washcloth works. I haven’t had paper towels for 2!years, I have reusable squares of flannel instead. Also, amazingly, even with all my rags and stuff I don’t use THE DRYER! I’ve been hang/line drying my laundry for nigh on a decade now. No dryer sheet can replicate the glorious smell of wind dried laundry. Oh and the biggest thing so far, all animal foods, and byproducts. As a teen I raised market sheep for FFA projects, and my grandpa raised beef cattle. I had very little issue with this and honestly barely thought twice about the animals, now I’m vegan. This always surprises me. Basically, I gave in to the hippy spirit living deep within me and I’ve NEVER been happier. Scared as I am for the future of humanity, I am still happy knowing I’m doing my best.
"I wish I lived in Europe where transportation is a lot easier to and from and between countries" XD traveling by train in Europe is not an easy thing, and usually a lot more expensive than flying. I'm Belgian and I live just across the border in the Netherlands, public transportation to my hometown: 4,5 hours, by car: 1,5 hours, since it's only 100km! Part of the reason why traveling by train in Europe is actually rather difficult and expensive is because each country has their own rail system, and different countries actually have different widths of tracks, meaning that the same train cannot ride from one country to another. Usually that means needing to switch trains frequently, taking more expensive trains on special lines, or needing to take a bus in between different trains. Unfortunately there are no real plans so far to change this. I would really like to see more night trains and long-distance trajectories though, I took the transsiberian train two summers ago and it was a lot of fun just being on the train for days at a time...
I would say the make up one can be tricky. If you’re someone who already has more than enough makeup you need to use it up before it goes bad (mostly liquid products).
I have cut down on drinks, so instead of buying a bottle of fizzy pop or dilute juice or anything else really, I drink tap water. It has actually done wonders for my skin too!
Don't be scared by bidet! It's easy and convenient, especially when you get your period (and to clean your feet obviously). I'm from Italy and all of my foreign friends miss the bidet so much after they visited my country!!
Finland is mostly covered in lakes, forests and fields of barley, oat, wheat and rye. Wood (and paper) is one important industry to finns - yet there is a bidet shower in most finnish toilets (both public and private). Not having one is really rare nowadays. Even en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bidet_shower mentions finns. :)
I love your videos so much especially sit and talk ones like this one. I've been wanting to learn so much about living sustainably but it's hard when you're a teenager and your family isn't open to living in that way.
Loved this!! I don't consider myself a low waster yet, but I am interested and have been trying to be more conscious of what I buy. This video really had many topics that made me think! Thank you!! Loved it!
I use reusable dish sponges! I have a compostable bristle brush but I love the feel of a sponge. I went to Etsy and bought reusable sponge. When it’s dirty I just wash it with my clothes! I haven’t purchased a sponge in 16 months and my reusable one still looks new.
SAME on using nail polish! I used to rarely keep my nails plain, now I actually dislike how my hands look when I'm wearing nail polish. Never would've guessed that even a year ago! Rarely wear makeup anymore either, and if I do it's super minimal and can't stand it any other way.
Half of my family that I'm with is in the UK, while the other half of my family is in the USA and we barely fly. It's both of evorment reasons and money reasons. During the years that I have been living in the UK, there's so many options to travel to the other part of the city/country or another city/town that doesn't involve traveling by airplane like trains/trams/buses/subway/rent-a-bike.
i used to love makeup and kind of feel like i had to wear it to feel at my best, but now i only put it on maybe once or twice a week! and i used to have lots of colourful "special occasion" makeup that would almost never get used and would expire long before i could even use up half of it, i don't do this anymore and stick to just a few favorite products that i use almost every time i put makeup on. also, nailpolish is something i too chose to quit just a short while ago after using up my last bottle!
I’ve started composting. I refill instead of re buying something. I have decided to go pescatarian. And I basically make sure to only have a little waste. I just discovered your channel today and I’m really glad I did btw. I’m totally for doing our bit to help save our planet. 🌿🌍
I really liked this format. English is not my first language so I’ve had troubles listening to English podcasts as I always zone out because it’s too many words to take it. But this is so easier as I can take help from your expressions, hands and especially your “mouth motions”
Would you mind sharing the nail polish remover? I've been wondering about this. And actually just letting this nail polish slowly chip off in the meantime, LOL. Which is not ideal.
You're amazing, so truthful (is that the right word? haha), authentic and you are so helping me. I have had a lot of eco anxiety and this is just healing to watch your videos
Hello fellow east coast Canadian here (Newfoundland to be specific) just found your channel and subscribed. I’m new to this minimalist zero waste and found your channel! Thanks for you’re inspiration and all your tips! Much love ❤️✌🏼
I really like this video! Some of these I have never heard low waste people talk about so it was good to hear that. Right now I am in the mindset of just using up what I have. For one example, my hair products. I really wanted to jump in and buy shampoo/conditioner bars but I have pushed myself to continue using the current plastic bottle ones until I am through with it. I share your struggle with stationary. I LOVE planners, notebooks, pens, all that fun stuff. YET I am working on using up my 60+ pens and using every page in my current notebooks. Love ya!!
i would like to find a bar soap that works for me, but i just love new wash so much :( they have a subscription option wherein they send you a metal dispenser and refill packs at certain intervals. at least at surface level that seems more sustainable than plastic shampoo bottles!
I really relate on the nail polish thing. It would always chip within like two hours of me applying it and it became so annoying ... my nails were super brittle back then so I tried covering that up with nail polish and now that my nails are super healthy and grow like cazy (veganism?? maybe 😁) I just love the look of them without anything on it 😊
I've pretty much kept my eco-minimalism switches to the bathroom so far due to my current situation with future plans for other rooms like the kitchen. Switching to period panties/cloth pads and oil cleansing/ACV toner have been the absolute best! Still working on shampoo bars though. I've been trying to get my best friend to switch to cloth pads but she is still working on getting over her ingrained "keep blood off fabric" stigma lol. My boyfriend did think it was kinda weird and gross at first but has gotten over it, probably because we don't live together so he doesn't have to deal with it lol.
since getting period underwear, i dont even use my moon cup anymore...which makes me feel kind of wasteful, but i loved it for a long time. but period underwear is LIFE CHANGING
Also, if anyone really can't stand using a shampoo or conditioner that isn't already liquid, look into how to make liquid soap from bar soap and put it in your own reusable bottle. It's a pretty easy process. You may want to consider a sturdy, reusable plastic bottle or a stainless steel bottle, as glass can be very slippery in the shower.
I have a bidet and I find that I still need to dry off. I am using WAAAAY less toilet paper but still some. Some people use reusable clothes for that but I haven’t gotten to that level yet 😝
Sedona you are the reason I have now set a goal to one day adapt a low waste lifestyle and go vegan. I am starting to use low waste swaps and I am loving it! I am so excited to get through all of my stuff and replace it soon. I love your channel and your message. Thank you.
Yes i used to wear so much makeup everyday, I never thought I would be comfortable going to work and not having a full face of makeup on when facing customers!
For the past 5 months I've stopped buying shampoo and shower gels. Just been buying bar versions which have worked a treat (conditioner on the other hand...) Heaps of simple ones like my glass water bottle, I don't think I've bought a plastic bottle of water for about a year. Same goes for my reusable coffee cup, they are small differences plus they're really trendy!
I've given up loads in just a few weeks, kinda jumped in boots and all! It started with the decision to stop coloring my hair which set off a chain reaction and 6 weeks in, I'm down to a 1/4 of wardrobe, decluttered my house and have turned into an eco warrior haha! To many changes to list but my nail polish collection is going this week, I've decided to ditch it. A large part of the reason is I just can't be bloody bothered anymore!
This video was recommended to me and you seem like a really nice person! Can‘t wait to dig deeper into your channel :) I had to laugh so hard when you were talking about the whole makeup thing because I was the exact same! Felt sooo uncomfortable even taking out the trash without makeup on. But right now I honestly cannot imagine myself putting on makeup every morning anymore! :D
I agree with the job aspect. I work in Vet Med and the reality is in the medical field there is so much waste. Everything is disposable and one time use. It’s unfortunate.
Even with the one use. Some are packaged ridiculously and could be less wasteful. Covidien syringes are encased in hard plastic and many other products could be packaged in smaller packages.
If you are looking to ask for something for the holidays ask for that bidet. 😊 If your family insists on buying you something new. There are both handheld and toilet seat attachments. That can do both hot and cold water and change water pressure. Lol My sister got me one last year for Christmas 😂.
This video was fantastic for folding laundry and I agree with so much of what you said. Also, I mostly gave up nail polish because I couldn't be bothered but the sustainability aspect was a good reason too!
The nail polish - I stopped using it because I drew a lot and it often left marks on my drawings when I swiped away eraser pieces, as well as being practically plastic for your nails. I'm enjoying reusable pads, as they are much more breathable than disposable pads, and the routine of hand washing and line drying them in the evening doesn't bother me. (When I change one during the day, I first rinse most of the blood off under the sink, and then put it in a bucket of water or a ziplock bag to wait until the evening) I still have some disposable pads, and biodegradable pads for going to places with outhouses. I have started to use the bidet more, for number 1 also, out of comfort. I still use toilet paper for drying, because our downstairs toilet doesn't have enough nails for a lot of towels. My grandma had "butt towels" for each person in her toilet which I'm starting to relate to now. 😂 I only wear makeup for special occasions too. A lot of my friends at the moment are men though, and don't wear makeup, so I don't feel the urge to wear it often. The flying one is hard. I try to avoid it now when ever possible. Last summer I got a job in Greenland which I really needed, and the cargo shipping company didn't agree to take me onboard, so I booked flights from Denmark onwards. I want to try the boat/ship route again next year or the year after that when I attempt to go back. And the return is a task too, if the company doesn't agree to paying for other than flights. (This year, I paid for going and the company paid for my trip home.) I have to keep in mind how much I'm actually making while I'm there, to make sure the commute is not too expensive. I should book a tax office appointment to figure out if I will be getting tax returns from Denmark. I'm nervous because I think I should be entitled to them and I could really use the money, but in the Greenlandic tax office, we had a serious language barrier. So I just hope all my paper work is ok and my worker status on paper has been correct. 🙈 TLDR; it's not as simple as to just "stop flying".
Awesome video, I just found your channel and I'm going on a marathon watch on your vids while handing sewing cloth grocery bags out of my old tops lol. Keep up the great work!
Hey Christie, what do you think is less sustainable: taking a long drive to your destination (ex. 10hrs) or taking a short flight (ex. 2hrs)?? I know driving is definitely cheaper, but I'm always curious on people's opinions!!
I do feel the same about flying. I love travelling, but I find it really hard to travel by plane and I'm trying to look for some alternatives for travelling especially inside Europe. But, the majority of my family lives on the other side of the world (Asia). Since, my grandpa and grandma are old, I'd love to see them as regurarly as I could which is in my case like once in 2 years. So flying is definitely something I find really hard to give up to. 💔 I'm not a huge fan of travelling by car, so I prefer walking, riding a bike or taking public transportation. I barely drive a car, I only do it when it's urgent. Last but not least, I give up consuming animal products. I've been vegan for 2 years now YAY! Okay, last I no longer buy fast fashion items. I'm on my low buy journey and trying to only buy what I need 2nd hand /a sustainable brands. Thank you for being such an incredible inspiration for me. ❤
Unless you're traveling with more than 3 people, traveling by plane is actually better than other methods of transportation. As the distance increases, this effect is increased.
Hey! I really love your videos. They are so real and inspirational. About the nail polish, I totally feel you. Maybe an option for you could be one of these polishing nail files. I personally am even too lazy for that, because I just don't mind "natural" nails haha but if you are into shiny nails, but don't want to use nail polish, that could be a great alternative. I'm looking forward to your upcoming videos. Greetings from Austria!
I feel like everyone went through a phase of thinking chipped polish was cool haha. Defo try reusable pads, they're so comfy and if you soak them in cold water before washing they don't really stain. I've used mine for I think over a year now and will never go back :)
Sooooooo... I travel like it's air. Tons. However, i use our hand made sailing trimirand, and since I live on the east coast, we have sailed quite a number of places. Our big plan for our ocean going sailing is Cuba and Puerto Rico. I love it. We can even sail to Washington state, since we have jobs that acquire us much travel days.
Toilet paper was something I gave up early on. We bought a bidet about 2 years ago and haven’t looked back. We still buy toilet paper for the guest bathroom but it’s not often and usually I can find some rolls without plastic at a local grocer.
I don't really believe in giving up flying as there are no true alternatives to it. I'm vegan, I barely purchase anything with plastic, 90% of the non-food items I buy are used, I don't own a car and try to bike as much as possible; my carbon footprint is already lower than that of so many people with similar lifestyles to mine. All the things I've given up have alternatives, flying doesn't, and travelling is too important to me to just give up. That being said, I do try to go for longer trips so I can visit more places by train and thus reduce the amount of flights I take, and I opt for airlines that have some sort of tax to make up for their emissions. It's not perfect, but I don't really see any alternatives. I don't think I should give up something that is so important to me when I'm already doing so much
My problem with sustainability is that i want to save as much water as possible, and that’s like my main priority. So using a bidet is more wasteful for me than recycled paper 🧻. I would really like to hear some of your thoughts on that and what do you think i should focus on more? Waist or water?
I have a japanese style bidet with washable toilet paper and my butt have never been so happy! It takes a bit of adjustments at first but honestly now I can't see myself without it!
I really liked your video! Shelibe didn't create the anti haul videos, Kimberly Clark did! Keep up the anti haul videos! I enjoy watching and it would nice to see more anti hauls on RUclips than haul videos!
I have stopped buyin new clothes. I haven’t gotten rid of my clothes I’m just using all of them now and llove them all☺️ Also once I finish with my bottle toiletries Ill switch everythin to bar. I also bought a few reusable pads that I’m gonna use on my last dat for now.. until I get the hang of them lol Ive tried tellin my friends to give it a try but they kinda laughed at it😕 Idk how to talk to them about the waste problem we have in the world.
Aweee I'm glad you're being more sustainable :D also I'm not trying to say get rid of your friends but you should make more new friends who like listening to what u have to say .
I use a low water bidet. I can't not use one as it's a cultural thing (it's similar to using the bathroom and not washing your hands, or not using toilet paper for us). It works pretty well, and low consumption is worked into the system.
Stephy i know this is an old comment but look up how much water is necessary to make a roll of toilet paper, it will blow your mind. so it’s def a net positive imo
I find it funny that you would call Montreal the East Coast. The Atlantic provinces are the real East Coast. Just gotta put it out there 😉 From New Brunswick, really enjoying your channel. ❤️
totally relate to the flying thing... and I live in Europe. But getting from Glasgow, Scotland, to Germany to visit my family is... possible, but not feasible for me. Taking the train would take about 15 hours, 3 trains, and 150 pounds... one way, not return. I love taking trains, but that price is a bit much for my wallet.
I've been looking into bidets (and also some gadgets that you attach to your current toilet that act as a bidet)... Could you please give us a recommendation, if you get a moment? Thanks, as always, for all your reviews on sustainable products. All of the information/chats you give are super helpful.
What's something you've unexpectedly stopped doing/buying as you've made swaps to minimize your life & help mama earth?! Maybe throw in some ideas that aren't as typically talked about in the low waste space! :)
I finally cut fast fashion out of my life a couple months ago, which I think was one of my largest hurdles. I'm super proud of that. ❤️
Online shopping..I only online shop if I really need something specific. It keeps me from impulse buying a bunch of stuff that I don't need.
I stopped buying straws 2 years ago and I finally got some metal and glass ones! I love drinking with a straw and I was missing it so much. I know I could have just kept drinking without one but it ends up having a positive impact on how much water I drink because I love drinking from them so it's a good thing!
I recently bought reusable pads and I've been LOVING them so so much. They're cute and colorful and even make me look forward to having my period. I don't even have single use ones anymore :D
We gave up our lawnmower and converted to the old school “reel mower” it runs on man power and we have a local shop that sharpens it for us each spring so it works effectively!
Stopped shopping at the mall, the mall holds so many unethical retailers and im noticing that the quality of the clothes are poor.
You mentioned that your boyfriend eats meat and I remember you saying in another video that he's less into sustainability than you. I would love to see a video on what it's like dating someone who doesn't share some of the same values as you, cause I know it can be really challenging and a lot of people refuse to even consider doing that
This^
yessss I'm on the same wagon, would love to see a video on this topic
Ari Trueswell YES THIS!! I’m new to zero waste and have been shaking up my household, and my husband is extremely hesitant. I would love to see what it’s like for another person to coexist with someone who has different values and ideas.
To be honest my bf isnt either. I mean Im not vegan but Im considering it and am cutting down. Whereas he just buys so much junk food that has plastic wrapping and doesnt think he can change anything by removing his support to it. He isnt willing to give up all the food to be zero waste whereas Im doing it (failing a bit too since I can only do it when Im not living with my parents, but as soon as summer comes I have no control over all the plastic coming in the house) so yeah I get mad but we have other things in comon and we love eachother even though we dont agree. (Its sometimes annoying)
@@username_creates6991 something that changed my boyfriend's perspective really unexpectedly was watching the gamechangers on Netflix. It wasn't even planned or anything-- we always take turns choosing what to watch & I chose that. He's now been vegan for over two months (though he did slip up one morning when he was hungover) & he's not grinding his teeth over it. He loves the changes it's made in his health & overall well being.
My biggest change, especially the last 8ish months, is using products up. Even when I have the urge to declutter something I just use it up, or find another way of using it up. The two biggest areas have been stationary and beauty.
Most A5 notebooks and spare pens went to work instead of getting work to buy them for me and small notepads/notebooks get used to plan shopping lists.
I brought a shampoo bar, which I ended up not liking (and went back to the half bottle I had sitting in the cupboard...) but because it was expensive I didn't know what to do with the bar. After about 4 months of it sitting in a draw, realised I should just use it up as a body soap, it didn't last long because it was really soft but it's out of my life and didn't get wasted and I feel so much better now. I have about 4 products that will be finished by the end of the year and will only need to replace one (shampoo) because I already have alternatives or extras for the others.
It's been really satisfying using items up and getting to buy products I actually like.
Jess Lewis - ditto! I didn’t think I had that many ‘extras’ lying around... yet my concentrated effort to use up what I have has lasted me over a year in some products! Hand moisturiser and body scrubs are the only things I haven’t gotten totally through now, but almost there. Everything else is only bought when I need it now. Made such a difference!
@@PhiliH88 Yes me to! Omgosh the amount of hand moisturises I have been gifted over the years, they are always in gift packs! Luckily, I have someone at work who quite often comes to our office to grab some moisturiser so I've managed to get through a couple of them (and we hide our good ones from him) just by leaving it out for him to use. He's happy, I'm happy, every one is winning.
Jess Lewis - haha. Love it! Definite outside the box thinking 😂
Love this approach!
I've been spending the last 5 months using stuff up so I feel you on this. A lot of people getting into minimalism and being eco friendly are making the mistake of actually buying more stuff and wasting what they already had.
Even if you have beauty products that are not in sync with your new lifestyle, it does not make sense to throw them away. They'll end up in the garbage anyway and you've been using them for forever so why not just use them up and then switch to other things. I think a lot of youtubers making content don't talk about this.
'Everyone's needs are different' is important to remember. I try to limit waste wherever I can, but as someone with a chronic, life threatening illness all the prescriptions I need to liver come with DISGUSTING amounts of plastic and cardboard and dye. But without those things I can't live. Minimal waste is not in my cards, sadly.
I totally feel ya!! I ALWAYS tell people not to worry about their medical waste, as it’s totally out of their control! There are so many other areas you can focus on and make an impact in 💛 Heck, maybe in time the medical industry will have less waste! I’m hopeful for smart humans coming up with sanitary solutions! 🙈🤸♀️💛🌸✨
I think that's different though - minimalism is about not using to excess. If it's keeping you alive - then it's not excessive! If everyone reduced their plastic and only overused medical waste - the world would still be soooo much better off. You can still be minimal waste with your other items!! If you reduce waste in other areas of your life - you still might be using less plastic than some other people who just dont think about waste at all
i’ve never heard any low impact youtubers mention this but my friends and i have been renting board games instead of buying them new. games are SO EXPENSIVE and they always come with excessive paper and plastic and packaging (packs of cards wrapped in plastic film, tokens in plastic bags, just so much uselessness). just rent them or get them second hand and well loved, it’s not like you’re playing clue every other day lmao
WHAAAAAT? Where can you rent board games? (If it's the library, I'm gonna feel pretty dumb. Lmao.)
Alexandra Ryan it really depends on where you live! I live in Montreal and we do have them in libraries, but there’s specific businesses that offer this service (for example, Randolph is a Montreal based franchise of pubs where you can also rent board games). but libraries generally have games you can borrow! I also recommend checking on Bunz for used games you can trade.
cassie reads some stuff boardgames cafes and boardgames groups are also worth it. :D
The Bloody Writer • Zona YES. they’re so much fun, I wish there was a bigger culture around them!
I didn't actually think about this so thank you!!! We don't have anywhere around me where you can rent board games. I don't think UK libraries do this (British people please correct me if wrong). But I'm def going to start buying second hand board games!
I stopped buying products from big companies like bath and bodyworks, Amazon, target, etc. and decided to shop more local and second hand! I live near so many farms, and have a sister who is a small business owner, but never thought to do this until this year.
Yes! I do too! I spent a year and a half in a veritable treasure trove of second hand stores (my professional clothing went up in quality so much, which is good) but I'm moving back to the sustainable desert of CT :( I'm so sad about it.
Those are my goals. Unfortunately, by limited budget does not allow me to make that full change just yet. But I do support small and local businesses and artisans when I can.
Working in the medical field has changed my view on makeup! I am surrounded on a daily basis by coworkers who are no/low makeup that I now feel silly when I put on more than mascara.
I think that the idea of wearing no makeup in videos is a great one because the more that people see makeup free influencers in the main stream the more people will be ok with stop using makeup themselves!!!
I know it's frowned upon, but....I started re-gifting things. Like, pretty much anything I won't use within 30 days, I keep them in a stash in my beauty room, and give them away ASAP. I also re-use the gift bags, boxes, and even tissue paper if I can.
I think that that’s valid! Why waste something if it can be put to use by someone else right? Also there’s an app called BUNZ where you can trade things-you should check it out!
Seanaaay Thanks for sharing! I really like the idea of this app. It’s not super active here in Minneapolis, but it’s exactly what I’ve been looking for.
I’ve started doing something similar. If it’s not really for me or if I don’t use it in 30 days, I donate it. 9/10 times it’s toiletries (body lotions, hand creams, body sprays, etc), I’m just very particular with scents and ingredients BUT lots of shelters ask for personal care items. So why not have it go to use? SERIOUSLY. Check out some of the local shelters in your area and see what they are accepting for donations...might be worth checking it out.
Elizabeth Kropf You could maybe looking into the Buy Nothing Project? There’s Buy Nothing groups on Facebook for every state, city, region, and you can search for your own! Maybe you could regift items through the group to people who want or need them.
buynothingproject.org/2015/01/02/an-introduction-to-the-buy-nothing-project/
buynothingproject.org/find-a-group/
There are sometimes really great gifts on these groups and I love the idea of a hyper-local gift economy giving away things they don’t need or use anymore for free. My group is super active, too. I was also disappointed that BUNZ in my area was kind of dead
OP, we have been doing it since childhood, learnt it from my mom. She simply used to tell us that it's good to not hoard. I feel it's a valid way and saves unnecessary clutter as well as money.
I really like the podcast style because I was able to clean my room and educate myself at the same time. Thank you!!!
The irony with the flying is I’ve just gotten a job in one of Australia’s most important environmental groups and I HAVE to fly around to access different peoples skills and bring different groups together for us to be effective in lobbying for systemic change and potentially meeting the Paris agreement on emissions. The job fits with my ethics but it requires more personal emissions in an attempt to lower the emissions of my state and country. Sigh.
Jaclyn McCosker well try carbon offsetting some of your flights and just continue on your journey. if you help large companies lower their impact it would all be worth it!
Australia is a really difficult country to access not using a plane. Even worst than North America. Like modern-day Australia has people transported by flight for medical needs.
You need it to do your job.
Sometimes we do things that make us feel cognitive dissonance but we need to make ourselves understand that sometimes it's okay.
Thank you for the work that you do 😊
Could you use video conference calls?
Jaclyn McCosker I live in Perth and i find it ridiculous that theres no “lower class” train to any other states. It cost like $2k or something just to Adelaide, like I don’t want a luxury trip, just give me a capsule thing like those Japanese hotels. Our country needs to fix our transportation system asap
"a little notebook is not going to change and overhaul your life"
i- actually was taken slightly aback by this because guess who's sitting here at half past midnight looking for a planner online as we speak? this guy.
(i never go truthfully used any of the other planners I've gotten in the past..
youre spot on, thank you.)
I’ve been there!!! Honestly that feeling happens to me like once a month and then I have to remind myself that I have the power!! I can’t keep giving my “productivity” to a physical object! I definitely think there is something to be said for learning your brain and how tour organize and a proper planner/organization system is INCREDIBLE when you find it and work with it. But at the end of the day, it’s 99% in our hands 💛💛💛 You have GOT this!!!! Go kick some productive butttttttt! ✨🤸♀️👊
I really enjoyed this. Just folded laundry and listened. Also the whole flying thing is a really difficult subject for me to figure out for myself so I feel you.
Oh my goodness!!!! I'm not super sure why, but that just made me so happy to hear... maybe because I need to fold my laundry right now too, and that sounds kinda cozy (but maybe I won't watch a video of myself while I fold mine hahaha!) 💛
Sedona Christina wow I’m glad to spark some joy! Good luck doing that laundry 😉 haha
I was doing the dishes.
I felt like watching a podcast I liked it tho!
hehe a different vibe, right! Why not shake it up, I suppose hehe 🙈💛 Thank ya!!
When I take science classes we always have to buy a lab manual, which can be half an inch thick to 2 inches thick!!! And nothing is double sided!!!! Everyone was like okayyy wtf are we gonna do with all this paper?? Eventually I stopped buying new notebooks for school and now I use my old
Lab manuals to take notes and as scratch paper. I just flip the pages so I can write on the blank side. Saved a good amount of money thus far.
for anyone who wants to continue painting their nails (nothing wrong with deciding to stop though!) who is based in the UK, Fresh Therapies' Natural Nail Varnish Remover is made with biodegradable ingredients, is vegan and not tested on animals, comes in a glass bottle and recyclable box with the only plastic being the cap for the bottle. I personally haven't used it yet (wanna use up my current bottle of Cutex first), so I can't vouch for it, but it's something to consider!
I totally feel the nailpolish one I have a family member though that couldn't give it up and I was able to share with them about a company called hype. They're plant based, vegan, and cruelty free and have a good range of shades for people that need an alternative!
And for a nail polish remover option, I like the Karma Naturals Nail Polish Remover with Soybean Oil and Lavender. It comes in a glass bottle and a little goes a LONG way.
What's the company called??
@@priscillajimenez27 hype!
I actually have a bidet in both bathrooms but we still use tp from Who gives a Crap. I have tried to just drip dry after the bidet but its not realistic timewise. It at the very least cuts back on the amount of tp used in our house. Side note I switched to reusable pads and a menstral cup two years ago and I love it.
I also use a bidet, then just reusable cloth. I cut up an old flannel sheet to pat dry then toss them into a laundry bag I hung next to the commode, this makes it easy to take the bag and toss it into the laundry in the mesh bag and it all gets clean without getting mixed into your laundry. Easy fast and reusable
Bidets and WGAC TP/old cloths are a winning competition.
Are there biodegradable pads available anywhere in the States?
I appreciate your accessible and judgement free approach to sustainability. There are things I don’t have the power to change at the moment, like my commute, but I’ve been buying secondhand for almost everything and switching to plastic free alternatives as I use stuff up. I was initially overwhelmed at changing everything but changing small things as I go has made me rethink my lifestyle one step at a time.
I think the most important thing I've done is reduce my usage of paper and plastic in general. I still record music on cassettes because I like having physical copies of my music but small stuff like repurposing the labels I didn't use for labeling other things has been a surprisingly big help. I've also buying larger containers and putting drinks in glasses instead of single use bottles. The extra step is worth it for the knowledge of making a positive impact. I try to buy glass or metal containers if possible, because then I can reuse them for longer than I can reuse plastic containers. I've always been below-average waste compared to the average person but nowhere close to zero waste, your channel has helped me a ton over the past year.
Thank you for talking about the “little“ things that are just so wasteful to keep on doing when they are just unnecessary.
I was obsessed with reducing the items with the most packaging at first too, and now feel bad about it. However, I think it’s great to be doing anything though, every little helps :) All these initial things lead us on a path to other changes to reduce our impact on our environment and lead a more sustainable life :)
In Italy we all have bidets, we loooove them and we feel so dirty when we travel and we cannot use it. Although we use toilet paper before washing everything down there
I'm so glad that there are people who see the world the same way I do and share my attitudes😊
I would love to see a video from you on “next best” options for swaps. An example would be like if you don’t want to swap to a safety razor (my shower looked like the scene from psycho after trying one) try an electric razor to at least cut down on the disposable plastic.
Same here. I had one years ago and my dad took it off me cause I'm too clumsy and been shaving bits of my skin of. I'm never going back to using one.
What about an epilator? I’ve never used one but they seem like they would work well and it’s not disposable.
@@brandeeisbomb yes, they're good. Mine lasted 10 years before it stopped working. Very time consuming though.
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I asked for recommendations and this had the most. I've only used it once so far but, ahem, let's say I had one or 4 drinks in me and had no problems whatsoever when I used it. It was super easy to load and the head swivels like a disposable one. I also shaved some intimate parts and it was fine. I was nervous but not any more. I love it. The only thing is that it is pricey but it will pay off.
It's not everyone's cup of tea, but I just stopped shaving all together! Personally I found it wasteful in regards to the disposable razors, but also a waste of my time. I just occasionally trim my armpit hair and I'm done haha!
Christie, you are absolutely 100% my fave low waste/sustainability channel. I've been following you since back in the old days when you had just a few hundred subscribers, but I'm a total ghost subscriber and I hardly ever comment, hehe. But I've been wanting to say this all this time: Love how accessible you make sustainability, you show that it's not about being perfect but about having the right intention and doing what fits in your life, which works so much better than being dogmatic and obliging yourself to be 100% zero waste even if you have to bend yourself into impossible shapes to get it done. You've inspired me to start using shampoo bars, a menstrual cup and be mindful of what I buy. So thank you so much for that and please continue to make video's and the podcast because it makes a difference! Your hard work pays off!
I stopped using tea bags, stopped buying prepackaged ingredients (I buy only what I need in bulk), I also stopped using nail polish, and mascara because I got too broke to restock one time and realized I feel pretty without it anyway. What do you recommend I do with my supplements (b12, Vitamin D, etc.)? I feel like the packaging is always so wasetful on those things.
P.S I really love your videos and I am always looking for more ways to become more low waste. Please keep spreading this information because you ARE making a positive impact.
Much love
I have given up so many things and honestly I don’t miss any of them. Life is simpler using less.
Let’s see... traded half of my TP for family cloth you can guess when TP is still used. Menstrual cup instead of tampons. I will shortly have no soap other than Dr Bronners 18 use liquid soap (refillable at my local grocer). Shampoo is now also Dr Bronners, conditioner is now an ACV rinse. I will soon have no surface cleansers and will be moving over to the orange peel vinegar thing but mostly a hot washcloth works. I haven’t had paper towels for 2!years, I have reusable squares of flannel instead.
Also, amazingly, even with all my rags and stuff I don’t use THE DRYER! I’ve been hang/line drying my laundry for nigh on a decade now. No dryer sheet can replicate the glorious smell of wind dried laundry.
Oh and the biggest thing so far, all animal foods, and byproducts. As a teen I raised market sheep for FFA projects, and my grandpa raised beef cattle. I had very little issue with this and honestly barely thought twice about the animals, now I’m vegan. This always surprises me.
Basically, I gave in to the hippy spirit living deep within me and I’ve NEVER been happier. Scared as I am for the future of humanity, I am still happy knowing I’m doing my best.
😂😂 my boyfriend turned on the blender right before you said “is that a lawnmower?” Perfect timing 👌🏼
Hahahaha! Omg that’s too good! 😹
"I wish I lived in Europe where transportation is a lot easier to and from and between countries" XD traveling by train in Europe is not an easy thing, and usually a lot more expensive than flying. I'm Belgian and I live just across the border in the Netherlands, public transportation to my hometown: 4,5 hours, by car: 1,5 hours, since it's only 100km!
Part of the reason why traveling by train in Europe is actually rather difficult and expensive is because each country has their own rail system, and different countries actually have different widths of tracks, meaning that the same train cannot ride from one country to another. Usually that means needing to switch trains frequently, taking more expensive trains on special lines, or needing to take a bus in between different trains. Unfortunately there are no real plans so far to change this. I would really like to see more night trains and long-distance trajectories though, I took the transsiberian train two summers ago and it was a lot of fun just being on the train for days at a time...
I would say the make up one can be tricky. If you’re someone who already has more than enough makeup you need to use it up before it goes bad (mostly liquid products).
I totally agree! 💛
Love how natural you are. Like, the way you talk, that honesty. So calming. Hope you're getting better.
Sending lots of love
Thank ya 💛
I have cut down on drinks, so instead of buying a bottle of fizzy pop or dilute juice or anything else really, I drink tap water. It has actually done wonders for my skin too!
Don't be scared by bidet! It's easy and convenient, especially when you get your period (and to clean your feet obviously). I'm from Italy and all of my foreign friends miss the bidet so much after they visited my country!!
Finland is mostly covered in lakes, forests and fields of barley, oat, wheat and rye. Wood (and paper) is one important industry to finns - yet there is a bidet shower in most finnish toilets (both public and private). Not having one is really rare nowadays. Even en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bidet_shower mentions finns. :)
I love your videos so much especially sit and talk ones like this one. I've been wanting to learn so much about living sustainably but it's hard when you're a teenager and your family isn't open to living in that way.
Loved this!! I don't consider myself a low waster yet, but I am interested and have been trying to be more conscious of what I buy. This video really had many topics that made me think! Thank you!! Loved it!
I use reusable dish sponges!
I have a compostable bristle brush but I love the feel of a sponge. I went to Etsy and bought reusable sponge. When it’s dirty I just wash it with my clothes! I haven’t purchased a sponge in 16 months and my reusable one still looks new.
SAME on using nail polish! I used to rarely keep my nails plain, now I actually dislike how my hands look when I'm wearing nail polish. Never would've guessed that even a year ago! Rarely wear makeup anymore either, and if I do it's super minimal and can't stand it any other way.
Half of my family that I'm with is in the UK, while the other half of my family is in the USA and we barely fly. It's both of evorment reasons and money reasons. During the years that I have been living in the UK, there's so many options to travel to the other part of the city/country or another city/town that doesn't involve traveling by airplane like trains/trams/buses/subway/rent-a-bike.
i used to love makeup and kind of feel like i had to wear it to feel at my best, but now i only put it on maybe once or twice a week! and i used to have lots of colourful "special occasion" makeup that would almost never get used and would expire long before i could even use up half of it, i don't do this anymore and stick to just a few favorite products that i use almost every time i put makeup on. also, nailpolish is something i too chose to quit just a short while ago after using up my last bottle!
I’ve started composting. I refill instead of re buying something. I have decided to go pescatarian. And I basically make sure to only have a little waste. I just discovered your channel today and I’m really glad I did btw. I’m totally for doing our bit to help save our planet. 🌿🌍
I really liked this format. English is not my first language so I’ve had troubles listening to English podcasts as I always zone out because it’s too many words to take it. But this is so easier as I can take help from your expressions, hands and especially your “mouth motions”
I really enjoyed the format of this video. It was very relaxing and felt like we were just chatting. Do more of these!!
I only paint my nails still because it encourages me not to bite them haha. And I also found a good oil based nail polish remover
Would you mind sharing the nail polish remover? I've been wondering about this. And actually just letting this nail polish slowly chip off in the meantime, LOL. Which is not ideal.
Ummm... please keep doing podcast style videos forever. I'm loving this style and your voice is just doing it for me.
You're amazing, so truthful (is that the right word? haha), authentic and you are so helping me. I have had a lot of eco anxiety and this is just healing to watch your videos
Hello fellow east coast Canadian here (Newfoundland to be specific) just found your channel and subscribed. I’m new to this minimalist zero waste and found your channel! Thanks for you’re inspiration and all your tips! Much love ❤️✌🏼
I really like this video! Some of these I have never heard low waste people talk about so it was good to hear that. Right now I am in the mindset of just using up what I have. For one example, my hair products. I really wanted to jump in and buy shampoo/conditioner bars but I have pushed myself to continue using the current plastic bottle ones until I am through with it. I share your struggle with stationary. I LOVE planners, notebooks, pens, all that fun stuff. YET I am working on using up my 60+ pens and using every page in my current notebooks. Love ya!!
This video is very calm and relaxing!
No echo. Just a nice tone.
I LOVE that you don’t need to SHOUT.
What microphone are you using?🎤🎙
i would like to find a bar soap that works for me, but i just love new wash so much :( they have a subscription option wherein they send you a metal dispenser and refill packs at certain intervals. at least at surface level that seems more sustainable than plastic shampoo bottles!
I really relate on the nail polish thing. It would always chip within like two hours of me applying it and it became so annoying ... my nails were super brittle back then so I tried covering that up with nail polish and now that my nails are super healthy and grow like cazy (veganism?? maybe 😁) I just love the look of them without anything on it 😊
Thank you for your inspiration. So happy to have found you! Excited to listen to your podcast, too! 👏🏽✨☀️❤️🤗😊
I've pretty much kept my eco-minimalism switches to the bathroom so far due to my current situation with future plans for other rooms like the kitchen. Switching to period panties/cloth pads and oil cleansing/ACV toner have been the absolute best! Still working on shampoo bars though.
I've been trying to get my best friend to switch to cloth pads but she is still working on getting over her ingrained "keep blood off fabric" stigma lol. My boyfriend did think it was kinda weird and gross at first but has gotten over it, probably because we don't live together so he doesn't have to deal with it lol.
since getting period underwear, i dont even use my moon cup anymore...which makes me feel kind of wasteful, but i loved it for a long time. but period underwear is LIFE CHANGING
Also, if anyone really can't stand using a shampoo or conditioner that isn't already liquid, look into how to make liquid soap from bar soap and put it in your own reusable bottle. It's a pretty easy process. You may want to consider a sturdy, reusable plastic bottle or a stainless steel bottle, as glass can be very slippery in the shower.
I could literally listen to your voice all day it’s so calming 💓
I have a bidet and I find that I still need to dry off. I am using WAAAAY less toilet paper but still some. Some people use reusable clothes for that but I haven’t gotten to that level yet 😝
Just use your bath towel! You use it to dry you butt when you get out of the shower anyways lol
Yeah I just use little towels
How does a bidet properly clean you without any wiping? How strong is the pressure shooting the water? 🤷♀️
Sedona you are the reason I have now set a goal to one day adapt a low waste lifestyle and go vegan. I am starting to use low waste swaps and I am loving it! I am so excited to get through all of my stuff and replace it soon. I love your channel and your message. Thank you.
Yes i used to wear so much makeup everyday, I never thought I would be comfortable going to work and not having a full face of makeup on when facing customers!
OMG MY ENTIRE LIFE I THOUGHT A BIDET WAS LIKE A CONVENIENT FOOTWASHING DEVICE!
Omg you get me 🤍🤍🤍
hahaha but for real!! They’re double handy 😹
For the past 5 months I've stopped buying shampoo and shower gels. Just been buying bar versions which have worked a treat (conditioner on the other hand...) Heaps of simple ones like my glass water bottle, I don't think I've bought a plastic bottle of water for about a year. Same goes for my reusable coffee cup, they are small differences plus they're really trendy!
I've given up loads in just a few weeks, kinda jumped in boots and all! It started with the decision to stop coloring my hair which set off a chain reaction and 6 weeks in, I'm down to a 1/4 of wardrobe, decluttered my house and have turned into an eco warrior haha! To many changes to list but my nail polish collection is going this week, I've decided to ditch it. A large part of the reason is I just can't be bloody bothered anymore!
This video was recommended to me and you seem like a really nice person! Can‘t wait to dig deeper into your channel :)
I had to laugh so hard when you were talking about the whole makeup thing because I was the exact same! Felt sooo uncomfortable even taking out the trash without makeup on. But right now I honestly cannot imagine myself putting on makeup every morning anymore! :D
I agree with the job aspect. I work in Vet Med and the reality is in the medical field there is so much waste. Everything is disposable and one time use. It’s unfortunate.
Even with the one use. Some are packaged ridiculously and could be less wasteful. Covidien syringes are encased in hard plastic and many other products could be packaged in smaller packages.
I recently thought about getting a bidet. I might get one soon let us know how you like it when you get it too
I definitely will! It hasn't come in yet but when it does, I wanna make a video about it fo sho 💛💛💛
I recently bought one off of amazon and i love it! I hate using toilets that dont have one now!
Aren‘t there little hand held bidets, maybe great if you are interested, but not quite sure if it‘s for you?
If you are looking to ask for something for the holidays ask for that bidet. 😊 If your family insists on buying you something new.
There are both handheld and toilet seat attachments. That can do both hot and cold water and change water pressure.
Lol My sister got me one last year for Christmas 😂.
This video was fantastic for folding laundry and I agree with so much of what you said. Also, I mostly gave up nail polish because I couldn't be bothered but the sustainability aspect was a good reason too!
The nail polish - I stopped using it because I drew a lot and it often left marks on my drawings when I swiped away eraser pieces, as well as being practically plastic for your nails.
I'm enjoying reusable pads, as they are much more breathable than disposable pads, and the routine of hand washing and line drying them in the evening doesn't bother me. (When I change one during the day, I first rinse most of the blood off under the sink, and then put it in a bucket of water or a ziplock bag to wait until the evening) I still have some disposable pads, and biodegradable pads for going to places with outhouses.
I have started to use the bidet more, for number 1 also, out of comfort. I still use toilet paper for drying, because our downstairs toilet doesn't have enough nails for a lot of towels. My grandma had "butt towels" for each person in her toilet which I'm starting to relate to now. 😂
I only wear makeup for special occasions too. A lot of my friends at the moment are men though, and don't wear makeup, so I don't feel the urge to wear it often.
The flying one is hard. I try to avoid it now when ever possible. Last summer I got a job in Greenland which I really needed, and the cargo shipping company didn't agree to take me onboard, so I booked flights from Denmark onwards. I want to try the boat/ship route again next year or the year after that when I attempt to go back. And the return is a task too, if the company doesn't agree to paying for other than flights. (This year, I paid for going and the company paid for my trip home.) I have to keep in mind how much I'm actually making while I'm there, to make sure the commute is not too expensive. I should book a tax office appointment to figure out if I will be getting tax returns from Denmark. I'm nervous because I think I should be entitled to them and I could really use the money, but in the Greenlandic tax office, we had a serious language barrier. So I just hope all my paper work is ok and my worker status on paper has been correct. 🙈 TLDR; it's not as simple as to just "stop flying".
Awesome video, I just found your channel and I'm going on a marathon watch on your vids while handing sewing cloth grocery bags out of my old tops lol. Keep up the great work!
I just found your podcast and I'm obsessed! Have been listening to it non stop 🙌
Really enjoying all your content 🤩
Hey Christie, what do you think is less sustainable: taking a long drive to your destination (ex. 10hrs) or taking a short flight (ex. 2hrs)?? I know driving is definitely cheaper, but I'm always curious on people's opinions!!
Toothpaste and toothbrushes! Recently switched to zero waste toothpaste and bamboo toothbrushes 😁
ahhhh YAY!!! I hope you're loving them! 💛
I just bought my sister bamboo toothbrushes this week!
I do feel the same about flying. I love travelling, but I find it really hard to travel by plane and I'm trying to look for some alternatives for travelling especially inside Europe. But, the majority of my family lives on the other side of the world (Asia). Since, my grandpa and grandma are old, I'd love to see them as regurarly as I could which is in my case like once in 2 years. So flying is definitely something I find really hard to give up to. 💔 I'm not a huge fan of travelling by car, so I prefer walking, riding a bike or taking public transportation. I barely drive a car, I only do it when it's urgent. Last but not least, I give up consuming animal products. I've been vegan for 2 years now YAY! Okay, last I no longer buy fast fashion items. I'm on my low buy journey and trying to only buy what I need 2nd hand /a sustainable brands. Thank you for being such an incredible inspiration for me. ❤
Unless you're traveling with more than 3 people, traveling by plane is actually better than other methods of transportation. As the distance increases, this effect is increased.
Always so excited when you upload! You and your hair are absolutely beautiful as always 🖤✨
Hey! I really love your videos. They are so real and inspirational.
About the nail polish, I totally feel you. Maybe an option for you could be one of these polishing nail files. I personally am even too lazy for that, because I just don't mind "natural" nails haha but if you are into shiny nails, but don't want to use nail polish, that could be a great alternative.
I'm looking forward to your upcoming videos.
Greetings from Austria!
Yes bidets!!!! I always thought they were water fountains when I went to peoples house that had them😂😂😂
oh btw i love my diva cup. i also looove my thinx. those two make me feel really good about my period.
Your leaf blower distraction makes me feel better about getting distracted by a squirrel in my latest video. 😂😂😂
I feel like everyone went through a phase of thinking chipped polish was cool haha. Defo try reusable pads, they're so comfy and if you soak them in cold water before washing they don't really stain. I've used mine for I think over a year now and will never go back :)
Sooooooo... I travel like it's air. Tons. However, i use our hand made sailing trimirand, and since I live on the east coast, we have sailed quite a number of places. Our big plan for our ocean going sailing is Cuba and Puerto Rico. I love it. We can even sail to Washington state, since we have jobs that acquire us much travel days.
You've really quickly become my favourite person to watch here on RUclips🌻 Love your videos❣️
Toilet paper was something I gave up early on. We bought a bidet about 2 years ago and haven’t looked back. We still buy toilet paper for the guest bathroom but it’s not often and usually I can find some rolls without plastic at a local grocer.
I don't really believe in giving up flying as there are no true alternatives to it. I'm vegan, I barely purchase anything with plastic, 90% of the non-food items I buy are used, I don't own a car and try to bike as much as possible; my carbon footprint is already lower than that of so many people with similar lifestyles to mine. All the things I've given up have alternatives, flying doesn't, and travelling is too important to me to just give up. That being said, I do try to go for longer trips so I can visit more places by train and thus reduce the amount of flights I take, and I opt for airlines that have some sort of tax to make up for their emissions. It's not perfect, but I don't really see any alternatives. I don't think I should give up something that is so important to me when I'm already doing so much
I watched this video while having lunch. I enjoyed it like it was a podcast!
My problem with sustainability is that i want to save as much water as possible, and that’s like my main priority. So using a bidet is more wasteful for me than recycled paper 🧻. I would really like to hear some of your thoughts on that and what do you think i should focus on more? Waist or water?
I would love time stamps on your videos like this. this is interesting content, and you also ramble on about some topics that I'd like to skip over.
I do on most videos! This one I might not have had the time when I uploaded 🙈 But I try to in most! 💛💛💛💛
I have a japanese style bidet with washable toilet paper and my butt have never been so happy! It takes a bit of adjustments at first but honestly now I can't see myself without it!
*Also, period underwear is the BEST. I'm hoping to completely switch to them next year.
I really liked your video! Shelibe didn't create the anti haul videos, Kimberly Clark did! Keep up the anti haul videos! I enjoy watching and it would nice to see more anti hauls on RUclips than haul videos!
ooooooh!!!! I didn’t know! Thank you for letting me know! Shoot! I should have credited her 🙈💛
Having a bidet is the best! I don't go into the paper isle in the grocery store anymore. Or the meaning products isle either.
You really should do a video with "all natural"... Kind of a "a day in my life" you just as you are daily... 🧡
If you’re looking for some good reusable pads. I have been using ecofemme and I really love them and what they stand for❤️😊
I have stopped buyin new clothes. I haven’t gotten rid of my clothes I’m just using all of them now and llove them all☺️ Also once I finish with my bottle toiletries Ill switch everythin to bar. I also bought a few reusable pads that I’m gonna use on my last dat for now.. until I get the hang of them lol Ive tried tellin my friends to give it a try but they kinda laughed at it😕 Idk how to talk to them about the waste problem we have in the world.
Aweee I'm glad you're being more sustainable :D also I'm not trying to say get rid of your friends but you should make more new friends who like listening to what u have to say .
Keeping nails done is expensive. Glad I'm not the only one!
Love the new mic! It feels like a podcast
Question: Would using a bidet be beneficial because wouldn't it just use more water than the amount of water you are currently using?
I use a low water bidet. I can't not use one as it's a cultural thing (it's similar to using the bathroom and not washing your hands, or not using toilet paper for us). It works pretty well, and low consumption is worked into the system.
Stephy i know this is an old comment but look up how much water is necessary to make a roll of toilet paper, it will blow your mind. so it’s def a net positive imo
I find it funny that you would call Montreal the East Coast. The Atlantic provinces are the real East Coast. Just gotta put it out there 😉 From New Brunswick, really enjoying your channel. ❤️
totally relate to the flying thing... and I live in Europe. But getting from Glasgow, Scotland, to Germany to visit my family is... possible, but not feasible for me. Taking the train would take about 15 hours, 3 trains, and 150 pounds... one way, not return. I love taking trains, but that price is a bit much for my wallet.
your good mood have made me in a good mood lol. thank you and goodnight
I've been looking into bidets (and also some gadgets that you attach to your current toilet that act as a bidet)... Could you please give us a recommendation, if you get a moment? Thanks, as always, for all your reviews on sustainable products. All of the information/chats you give are super helpful.
I’m personally going with Tushy! Since I’ve heard really great things from friends! 💛
@@SedonaChristina Thank you! Oh, I never thought you'd see this comment. I'll give them a look online!!
Bidet, literally the best invention ever!!! Im from Argentina and here it’s normal to use it