• You can compost unpainted finger-/toenail clippings and undyed hair and pet hair. • Use an old toothbrush to clean jewellery. • Use old and clean candle jars to hold kitchen items or makeup remover wipes. • Use random fabric to wrap gifts and ask them to use or return the fabric.
I LOVE that you're still finding so many ways to do zero waste for free! One that I have is to use the handle part of an old bamboo toothbrush as a plant name marker in a garden or flower pot. Sometimes I forget what I planted so these markers are perfect for remembering for me. Of course, this can be after you've used it as a cleaning brush for a bit, too.
I literally have a bag with gifts in it people have gotten me that I don't like waiting for either an office holiday swap or another friend to pick through them during a visit
• Hole punching leaves to make confetti • "Bottom of the jar" recipes (eg: making peanut sauce with the last bit of peanut butter, or raspberry vinaigrette with the last bit of jam) • Homemade glue (flour and water paste) or tape (flour and water paste on a strip of paper) • Pick up pens off the ground... I am a student and usually it's ballpoint pens, but I got a really nice gel pen the other day. Other than that, I do use a swap, and that's my fountain pen. but fountain pens are $$ up front
I love your tips! I wanted to add a few more: For those who still use plastic for toilet paper- I use it as bin bags so there’s no “new” waste I use old t shirts as cushion covers I use pieces of apple (peel and core and add water and brown sugar and put in a jar- this makes lovely homemade apple cider vinegar. I believe you can do this with citrus fruits too. Instead of using a garden waste service, I make a compost pile in my garden. I have lovely compost every year because of it. Where possible, I propagate my plants Any food safe pots (like big yoghurt or peanut butter) I use to grow greens from. Any clothing with slogans or any pretty fabrics are used within frames or as a canvas- unique AND free 😅
I wanted to add- if there are any swiffer mop users- use old towels to sweep/mop instead of the disposable ones. You can also use old pillows to shine glass/mirrors ❤
I thought of a very random way to be more eco friendly! Since moving in with my partner a few years ago, we became a no-shoe household. This was for cleaning purposes but vacuuming less means using less electricity too😎 This wasn’t common where I grew up but I’ll never go back!
Not sure if this has been in another episode but feeding food scraps to pets! My pet rats get a fresh meal daily along with their mix And that fresh meal is almost always the food scraps left from cooking Today was the outer leaves of Brussel sprouts the core of red pepper and some leftover brown rice all just chucked in the microwave to cook the Brussel sprouts!
When I was a kid raising rabbits & guine pigs the man at the produce market saved the outside leaves of lettuce for me I’d pick up walking home from school. Animals thought it a treat to their alpha pellets.
Omg I just talked about garage sale signs yesterday! I wish cities just put up official signs with a QR code that takes you to a website with today’s community events like garage sales & allow anyone to submit their own event for approval. Some things I do: I keep my phone on battery save mode all day. (Not sure how it effects the longevity of the battery, but that’s what I currently do.) Once my phone is fully charged, I unplug it. My phone is also set to charge until the middle of the night when energy is less used.
my brothers towels got destroyed by his cats so rather than throwing them away my mum gave them to me and they're now a great absorbent layer for my guinea pig cages!
A tip for zero waste go to a refill store you don't need pretty jars you can buy glass food jars, plastic bottles you already have, etc and bring your own container to the refill store and you save so many bottles that way
The sewage blockage point is definitely serious. I live in an apartment complex and sheer amount of issues and pollution caused by one person flushing underwear 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
So true! My ground floor apartment got flooded when someone on the floor above us tried to flush dried pasta and wet wipes 🙄 we had to replace so much stuff just because our neighbors couldn't be bothered to walk to the trash can.
I’ve always lived on a septic tank so while I do want to start reclaiming some gray water for gardening, I often forget that most people water isn’t going to the yard anyway lol.
Oh I used to play June's Journey a looooot. Then I removed all apps because I was bad at managing screen time. I'm better now, so I was thinking of going back. Guess that's my sign hahah ♒ -iykyk OK enough puns
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• You can compost unpainted finger-/toenail clippings and undyed hair and pet hair.
• Use an old toothbrush to clean jewellery.
• Use old and clean candle jars to hold kitchen items or makeup remover wipes.
• Use random fabric to wrap gifts and ask them to use or return the fabric.
I thought I was silly for composting my nails hah. Glad to see another person bringing this up 😄
great ideas thank you!
@@floridaowl7303 yessssss
I LOVE that you're still finding so many ways to do zero waste for free! One that I have is to use the handle part of an old bamboo toothbrush as a plant name marker in a garden or flower pot. Sometimes I forget what I planted so these markers are perfect for remembering for me. Of course, this can be after you've used it as a cleaning brush for a bit, too.
there are so many!! I love that idea!!
I literally have a bag with gifts in it people have gotten me that I don't like waiting for either an office holiday swap or another friend to pick through them during a visit
dude that's genius! the perfect last min secret Santa gift !
"Its pretty eco-friendly to not burn your house down" 😂😂
i meannnnnn hahahahhaha
• Hole punching leaves to make confetti
• "Bottom of the jar" recipes (eg: making peanut sauce with the last bit of peanut butter, or raspberry vinaigrette with the last bit of jam)
• Homemade glue (flour and water paste) or tape (flour and water paste on a strip of paper)
• Pick up pens off the ground... I am a student and usually it's ballpoint pens, but I got a really nice gel pen the other day. Other than that, I do use a swap, and that's my fountain pen. but fountain pens are $$ up front
oh yes, papier mache! these are awesome :)
Yes to not releasing balloons! And to add to the recycling textiles advice, there are also programs specifically for recycling shoes.
oh how cool! free??
Just a reminder to only water your plants with unsalted pasta water (unless you know your plants can tolerate that)
yes for sure!
I love your tips! I wanted to add a few more:
For those who still use plastic for toilet paper- I use it as bin bags so there’s no “new” waste
I use old t shirts as cushion covers
I use pieces of apple (peel and core and add water and brown sugar and put in a jar- this makes lovely homemade apple cider vinegar. I believe you can do this with citrus fruits too.
Instead of using a garden waste service, I make a compost pile in my garden. I have lovely compost every year because of it.
Where possible, I propagate my plants
Any food safe pots (like big yoghurt or peanut butter) I use to grow greens from.
Any clothing with slogans or any pretty fabrics are used within frames or as a canvas- unique AND free 😅
I wanted to add- if there are any swiffer mop users- use old towels to sweep/mop instead of the disposable ones.
You can also use old pillows to shine glass/mirrors ❤
love these tips! always reusing bags!
@@Thathippiekittykat genius!!
you had me at "for free"
zero waste for free is my speciality, so sub for more ;)
And then 'just eat cake' ❤
@@leanneono6237 :)
I thought of a very random way to be more eco friendly! Since moving in with my partner a few years ago, we became a no-shoe household. This was for cleaning purposes but vacuuming less means using less electricity too😎 This wasn’t common where I grew up but I’ll never go back!
omg I forgot most americans wear shoes in the house haha this is a great tip tho!!
Can't wait to see more about zero waste in the outdoors! Would be cool to see you partner with Meg from Outdoor Minimalist :)
oooh I'll have to hit them up!
Not sure if this has been in another episode but feeding food scraps to pets! My pet rats get a fresh meal daily along with their mix
And that fresh meal is almost always the food scraps left from cooking
Today was the outer leaves of Brussel sprouts the core of red pepper and some leftover brown rice all just chucked in the microwave to cook the Brussel sprouts!
yessss my dog gets all my scrap!
When I was a kid raising rabbits & guine pigs the man at the produce market saved the outside leaves of lettuce for me I’d pick up walking home from school. Animals thought it a treat to their alpha pellets.
Omg I just talked about garage sale signs yesterday! I wish cities just put up official signs with a QR code that takes you to a website with today’s community events like garage sales & allow anyone to submit their own event for approval.
Some things I do: I keep my phone on battery save mode all day. (Not sure how it effects the longevity of the battery, but that’s what I currently do.) Once my phone is fully charged, I unplug it. My phone is also set to charge until the middle of the night when energy is less used.
wouldn't that be nice?! We need more community centric spaces! love these tips, thanks for sharing!
my brothers towels got destroyed by his cats so rather than throwing them away my mum gave them to me and they're now a great absorbent layer for my guinea pig cages!
great idea!!
A tip for zero waste go to a refill store you don't need pretty jars you can buy glass food jars, plastic bottles you already have, etc and bring your own container to the refill store and you save so many bottles that way
yes exactly!! reuse reuse reuse!!
Is there an index of refill stores?
The sewage blockage point is definitely serious. I live in an apartment complex and sheer amount of issues and pollution caused by one person flushing underwear 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
right! it's a huge problem, waste of water, and can cost $$$$!!
So true! My ground floor apartment got flooded when someone on the floor above us tried to flush dried pasta and wet wipes 🙄 we had to replace so much stuff just because our neighbors couldn't be bothered to walk to the trash can.
@@melissam4954 insane what !!!
I’ve always lived on a septic tank so while I do want to start reclaiming some gray water for gardening, I often forget that most people water isn’t going to the yard anyway lol.
haha right
For me it is vice a versa - I started to use a dishwasher . It saves so much water .
it def depends!
How do you only have 15k subscribers? You should be viral on every single platform. ❤
you're so kind thank you! sharing my videos helps :)
I love watching your videos 😊
thank you so much!!
So funny…”for those in the back”😆
hhahahahhaha
Any ideas for breakfast without plastic bagged cereal that's not Oats? (I don't have a a refill shop and don't have time to cook in the morning)
I love tofu scramble! It's recyclable plastic, high protein, cheap, and tasty!
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist never managed to get the flavour edible and no time to cook
@@samiko6091overnight oats?
I’ll buying food items not just for the food but the container to, can I reuse it
SAME!!! hahaha
Good video!
yay thanks! be sure to check out the other 12 videos in this series :)
Oh I used to play June's Journey a looooot. Then I removed all apps because I was bad at managing screen time. I'm better now, so I was thinking of going back. Guess that's my sign hahah ♒ -iykyk OK enough puns
def a sign ;)
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thank you as always, Denise :)
It looks a bit like you are picking you nose 😅
just adjusting a very visible nose ring :)