Zero Waste Personal Care Faves - AN UPDATE | Kate Arnell
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Hey Guys!
A little update on my zero waste personal care faves for ya!
Thanks for sticking with me. x
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Things mentioned in this video (affiliate links marked with *)
Firstly, here's a list of online stores suited to a zero waste lifestyle (but try looking for second hand options local to you too - I know, that's not always realistic).
ZERO WASTE ONLINE STORES:
Life Without Plastic: www.lifewithou... *
Boobalou: boobalou.co.uk
Sin Plastico: www.sinplastic...
Hakuna Taka: www.boutiqueze...
Biome: t.cfjump.com/5... *
Now No Waste: www.now-nowast...
Package Free Shop: packagefreesho...
Bleschu: www.bleschu.eu
Monomeer: www.monomeer.de...
RAZORS
Vintage safety razors: tidd.ly/ac33dc61 *
New: www.boobalou.co...
or
www.lifewithou... *
Razor Blades
www.sinplastic...
or
www.lifewithou... *
Bars of Soap - try and find some unpackaged near you but these are the ones I was referring to:
Mangle & Wringer: www.mangleandw...
Hog & Tallow: tidd.ly/8e45ff64 *
Lamazuna Solid Shampoo Bar - also see if you can find a shampoo bar from a local store that works for you.
Oily Hair: amzn.to/2o3ohHq *
Dry Hair: amzn.to/2Hd1D8o *
Normal Hair: amzn.to/2EB5ca6 *
Meow Meow Tweet UK & Europe
Baking Soda Free Deodorant: bit.ly/2BswWM7 *
Rosemary & Avocado Shampoo: bit.ly/2nZE4b9 *
If you're in the U.S, these guys do a refillable shampoo delivery: www.plaineprod...
Meow Meow Tweet US:
Baking Soda Free Deodorant: meowmeowtweet....
Rosemary & Avocado Shampoo: meowmeowtweet....
Fat & The Moon Sensitive Pit Cream
tidd.ly/ccf96fb7 *
Toothbrushes
Natural Bristles
www.sinplastic...
or
www.lifewithou... *
Bamboo & Plastic Bristle UK
tidd.ly/bee4e6a *
tidd.ly/45e22b0 *
Truthpaste
tidd.ly/cedc828 *
or just use bicarb/baking soda
Floss + Refill
UK Floss: tidd.ly/282cf368 *
UK Refill: tidd.ly/635e8d04 *
US Floss www.lifewithou... *
US Refill: www.lifewithou... *
Organic Cotton Face Cloths
amzn.to/2nVagfR *
or
www.lifewithou... *
Shade Sunscreen:
shadecream.com
I wrote a blog post about Zero Waste Sunscreens here: eco-boost.co/ze...
Mooncup:
tidd.ly/74f2f80d *
Reusable cloth pads
amzn.to/2spuCCu *
or
www.lifewithou... *
or
www.sinplastic...
Bulk Market (currently crowdfunding for their permanent shop!)
www.bulkmarket.uk
Where To Buy Bulk In London:
eco-boost.co/wh...
Phew! That's all folks!
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If you're desperate to leave a comment encouraging me to go vegan, go ahead - it won't change my approach to food and how I eat...perhaps this channel isn't your vibe. That's ok.
If you want some quick references, here's an article on why veganism works for some people and not others (we're all different!): www.healthline...
and why it may not be the most sustainable (this blog breaks it down but link to actual research can be found there too): www.motionnutr...
I understand it may seem a little confusing, especially as it is often touted as being eco-friendly, so I encourage you to read my food-losophy and see my take on the matter: eco-boost.co/my...
Isn’t it sad that you have to justify your choices for fear of judgement and criticism! You clearly think through your consumer choices and your animal product consumption is no different. Keep doing what you do and ignore the haters - there are plenty of people who respect that you make your own choices based on the information and ethical purchasing options available to you, and that it isn’t anyone else’s business to judge you xx
Animal agriculture is one of the most wasteful industries that exists. There's no reason to support it when we can get all of the nutrients we need from plants.
Mathilde Danès I wasn't replying to you, I was replying to the original comment
Louisa Hula but that is your choice not hers - we should respect others choices as their own free will - even when we don’t agree with them. I myself am vegetarian and avoid dairy and eggs as much as possible (we have a nut allergy so a lot of vegan options we can’t have in our house) - but that is my choice. You are just a disrespectful vegan warrior who brings the whole movement into disrepute - so good luck with that and recruiting zero new followers to the movement by being a dick about it!
a bit off topic but your voice is so nice to listen to, it's so soothing! And thank you so much for helping me with transitioning into a no waste lifestyle!
First off, I just found your videos and subscribed! Also, as a vegan myself, I find it sad that you have to give a disclaimer to your own personal choices. It's my choice to be vegan and it's your choice to make the right decisions for your body. Whatever you think is right for you, is right.
On another note, I have curly hair and have found that I don't even need to use a dry shampoo or shampoo bar. So anyone with dry or curly hair, I just use an apple cider since twice a week and I love it. Will occasionally need a wash, but I make a diy "wash" and that's only every other month or so.
Great video and thanks!
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I'm glad you're transparent with the products you use and when you use plastic. In my opinion, I don't think there's anything wrong with using plastic as a reusable material. Plastic has done a great job keeping costs of products low. However, the disposable culture created with plastics, to me, is the problem. They are in clothes, food containers, etc that tend to be thrown either immediately or after a few months. Plastics are a long-lasting material, so to treat them as a long term reusable in products that are meant to last generations, like glass/metal/bamboo, is how it should have been treated. I understand that removing plastic from our lifestyle will help combat the disposable plastic culture, but I look forward to seeing the day when plastic being used properly, as a long-term, reusable material.
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My 92 year old dad has been using one of those razors forever. We’re going back to simpler things aren’t we? The days before liquid soaps in plastic bottles, and before supermarkets wrapped their fresh produce in plastic.
Yes! I've learned that Mom was right! : ) The wisdom of the ancients (and our ancestors, even our parents/grandparents). Simple is better but corporations don't make money from simple, so I've been brainwashed. Understanding now that the old ways are usually better, safer, cheaper.
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Can we have a tour of the hubby’s shop......??? Please??
I have tried everything for a natural deodorant and baking soda bothers me too. The best I've found is "Magnesium Oil". I roll it on in the morning and it works all day plus you absorb the magnesium and get your supplement in!
WILL TRY THIS!!!!!!!
Hi Kate, catching up on your videos! :) Interesting that you mentioned the baking soda being horrible for your hair because I'm surprised I haven't heard that from more people. I am a professional hairdresser and baking soda is not pH balanced with hair, so it's actually not healthy for your hair at all. I was concerned when the no-poo method started gaining popularity but it seems to already be dying out, probably because of this fact!
I inherited my grandad’s safety razor which is unusual because I’m female. Talk about value for money.
cheers!im incredibly jealous!
Try Ethique shampoo bar they sell it in Holland and Barrett. They also have conditioner bar.
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I’m jealous of all your zero waste options that are available to you in the UK.
ive recently started using baking powder and coconut oil together as a deodorant and i swear it literally works better than normal deodorant and its so cheap and zero waste its the best thing ive found so far
Love this! I wish more places and companies allowed for refills. I have certain medical issues requiring products which unfortunately use a hell of a lot of plastic (inhalers, glucose strips, creams etc.) and wish so badly that I could just get refill sachets of the creams, biodegradable testing strips, and only get the canisters for my inhalers so I could keep the plastic actuator. As for salt deodorants, I have really enjoyed using them. I use a stick and a spray: the stick lasts ages, and a refill for the spray is so ridiculously easy to make so I can enjoy aesthetically-pleasing packaging while not having to buy more plastic. I have hyperhidrosis and of course it is NOT an antiperspirant but for me they have been great for odour control. If only other companies offered refills. I dream of a world in which being plastic-free is easy and accessible for everyone: where you can just go to the local supermarket and everything is packaged minimally, all packaging is biodegradable, recycled+recyclable, or next to refills, and anyone can do the same weekly shop they always do but with no single/short-use plastic.
For people with sensory issues some things can be difficult so a couple of lil suggestions to look at if:
1. you struggle with the wooden toothbrushes -- try wheat fibre toothbrushes! They aren't quite as good as bamboo ones environmentally, but they feel just like matte plastic and are taste-free.
2. metal straws against your teeth or wooden straws in your mouth are a no -- try a folding metal straw with a silicone inside. Kinda hard to describe but it's metal on the body thus maintaining its integrity, it folds up small but bending it doesn't cut off the flow, and the silicone ends are soft and chewable so it sits in the mouth comfortably.
And Denttabs now do toothpaste tabs with fluoride!! Best of both worlds!
Side note as someone very much into scientific research and cosmetic formulating: many synthetic ingredients are completely fine for their uses and certain synthetic ingredients, such as preservatives, are 100% necessary in water-based products! There are also quite a few cases in which a synthetic version of a certain thing is better than the original, such as in medications, where the synthetic version is completely bioidentical to the human version (e.g. insulin), or safer because it has been refined and rigorously tested and regulated.
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*omg, your skin looks amazing*
Not bleaching your hair was a great choice. Your natural colour suits you more and you look younger.
you can buy sharpening tools for those blades
This was a wonderfully detailed video. I am at the beginning of my no plastic, zero waste journey. I am starting with myself and using myself as an example for my husband and 3 young boys. I figure it has to start with someone and that someone is me. Hopefully, it will be all 5 of us. It will take time. Better than nothing. I have them recycling so much more than the trash we actually have. That is a start. Hearing how our recycling is not doing what we expect it should have me going another step to helping our world. Thank you, your information is very much appreciated.
Teaching by example is, perhaps, the only way. Trying to get my family on board with it. Funny because they don't always get it and then they see my YT channel it gives me more clout. Anyway, you are making a difference and making things better for your kids and for my kid too. Thank you and keep it up!
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Could you maybe do a video about your hair growth journey and how that (maybe) intersects with being eco friendly? I’m entering the awkward phase of my grow out and could use tome tips!
I would love to see a "What I Eat in a Day" video from you! :)
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Hey- novel idea- how about everyone just leaves her and her diet alone?
You should be wearing sunscreen/block every time you go outside. You get your daily requirement of Vitamin D in 20 minutes of going outside in the course of a normal day during daylight hours (even if it's cloudy). Remember, you get sun exposure on your hands, ears, back of the neck, scalp, etc. so even if you have sunscreen/block on your face, you're still getting unmitigated exposure in other areas.
Furthermore, even in the shade you can be exposed to UV rays by being around reflective surfaces.
Nothing comes close to the proven benefits of fluoride (a natural occurring mineral). Try denttabs for plastic free toothpaste.
love your natural hair color~! YOU LOOK LIKE keira knightley
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just be weary with coconut oil! It breaks some people out. Even if I use it in my hair it breaks out my face and neck all over. Also, with toothpaste I would recommend to use fluoride. It is not unhealthy in small amounts, plus you spit it out anyways. You are more at risk to tooth decay if you don't use fluoride. Love the video though! It is inspiring me to make a few changes as well.
I also eat meat, but I have incorporated more beans and veggies into my diet. It doesn't hurt to add more greens...and it's good for my waistline.Plus I cut up my meat into smaller pieces than I used to...especially in stews. It makes me think there's more. I buy in big packages & portion it out smaller than I used to, to make it stretch for a longer time. I just can't quit meat but we do meatless meals a few days a week. Thus decreasing my meat consumption.
Cruelty to animals is the most uncivilized behavior - seriously you have access to a computer be a responsible person and educate yourself on the HORRIFIC CRUELTY DONE TO ANIMALS - if you have a heart!!!!
That's awesome! Slow and steady steps towards more conscious living is key to lasting progress.
@@gypsybandit7373 We're taking baby steps here. Relax.
@@gypsybandit7373 So boring :-(
@@gypsybandit7373 chill psycho lol
If I can offer some advice: A metal container is MUCH safer than glass for used blades. Or even sturdy plastic. A cheap one can be made by just cutting a slit in the top of a can of broth, pouring the broth out, rinsing a couple times, and labeling it "sharps". You can even make it pretty by painting it. Or a large pill bottle with a slit in the cap and glued shut. Or you can buy a nice blade bank online for a few bucks that will last a long time. Also, I'm told used blades should always be labeled as "sharps" and disposed of like used needles by dropping off at a local hospital.
This was soooo useful and informative, I’m using up all my plastic products (razor /toothbrush etc) before my transition to a low /zero waste attempt and this has help me so very much to prepare, thank you 🙏🏽
I just love you British people
You should try ethique shampoo bars. They are pH balanced (so I've found no need for ACV) and the packaging is compostable. There is a hair sampler you can buy. I think they do body and lotion and shaving bars as well. I've been extremely pleased with my shampoo bar.
I have to be honest the thought of washing myself with an animal fat based soap makes me feel quite ill, but love the other recommendations!
I couldn't stop watching the vinegar slosh around hahha
OMG I LOVE YOU. But the thought of rubbing my body with the fat from a dead animal creeps me out. Wonder if its actually good. I cannot wait to try out the cornstarch for dry shampoo!
its actually pretty common, most harder soaps use tallow or lard as the fat in them, the softer ones use things like olive oil for a fat source.
I tried gram flower /chick pea flower for shampoo for a while which was not perfect but I did find it to be the single best exfoliater ever. For face and body. Just shake it onto your hands, splash of water and massage in. Amazing
Does anyone have any recommendations for plastic free sunscreen that also doesn't use coconut oil?
I live in Malaysia and have acne-prone (and acne-scarred) skin, so a good sunscreen is a skincare essential for me. That's why I've been in love with Badger.
Also, coconut oil is the devil for my face. Love it on my body, but I can't use it anywhere near my face 😔.
I have switched to an epilator for my zero waste hair removal. It also means I can go much longer without needing to shave.
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I transitioned from shampoo + conditioner, to shampoo bar/vinegar rinse, to just water rinse + (rarely) vinegar rinse. There is a transition period (few weeks to a few months), with dandruff and itch or grease a possibility, but it's as close to zero waste as you can get!
Clicked on this SO FAST! I have missed you!
#nopoo: Baking soda is definitely too aggressive for any kind of hair. I love using rye flour mixed with water instead, but you should keep the vinegar rinse to remove all of it. It works perfectly for me because the starch in the flour only absorbs the superfluous grease on your head. You shouldn't use wholegrain flour though, because it's gonna stay on your head. I couldn't believe it works, but it feels awesome and really healthy. Even though I don't rinse out the apple cider vinegar, I never smell anything.
P.S.: I love this video. Keep going!
All the vegans in the comments shaming her for eating meat. Ummmm.... It is her choice, her body, not yours. Just as you don't like people judging you for being vegan, don't judge her or any others for eating meat. I eat mostly a vegan diet now, but I still like eating meat and my body actually feels more satisfied eating meat than just plant protein alone. As long as animals are killed for food in a humane way, it is okay to eat it. As a former peta member and vegan, it is quite insane to shame people for their decisions on what to eat. I used to think that it would be better that people starve to death than eat any meat if that was their only food source, and how terrible that is to wish death on someone because you care more about an animal's life than a human being's life. If we are just animals, then it is perfectly acceptable to eat other animals for survival, just as other carnivorous animals are. If we are the superior species and dominant over animals, then it is perfectly acceptable to eat meat.
Jessica Spencer There is no way to kill an animal who wants to live “humanely”. That’s like saying that it’s ok to shoot someone in the head because it’s done quickly and painlessly. 🙄
The choice to eat meat involves another living being. I love her and love doing what she is doing but she has a large audience and eliminating meat from ones diet is the most effective way for an individual to help the planet. But I guess our dominance makes it okay. I do agree that she shouldn’t be shamed though. Negativity wont help anyone.
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I’ve seen it happen, the whole process.
Most places stun them before they die, they don’t feel a thing.
Most livestock also would never make it on their own, they are domesticated animals.
Either a human kills them painlessly, or a coyote/wolf/dog rips them to shreds. Or they run out of food.
Those are the options.
Your profile picture is so cute by the way!! 🙂🙂 Love the pink vibes
I'm vegan there is no way to kill animals humanely. That being said I am happy she is doing every thing her conscience leads her to do to help the planet! Every bit helps! One day she might make the vegan connection but until then I sure appreciate her doing all she does! She is a sweetheart!
@@brookeb2227 you obviously have never been stunned before. It hurts like hell. It doesn't kill the slitting of the throat pain or the clubbing on head pain it just stuns you or disables you from using your muscles to run away.
Great video filled with useful information. Thank you for sharing your personal care picks. It's hard to find alternatives when trying to switch, especially if you are in a small town. I appreciate you sharing links for US as well!
I make my own shampoo, since I have curls bars are too drying, from coconut milk, aloe Vera and a smidge of Castile soap. I do a final rinse with apple cider vinegar and water. I make my own deodorant with coconut oil, baking soda, arrow root powder and bentonite clay. No odor and it didn’t mess up the ph on my pits. The baking soda was too harsh alone. For travel it tends to melt so I make up the dry powder and take some coconut oil with me in separate container that doesn’t leak. Or keep my deodorant in the cooler with the food lol
a 25 minute ECO BOOST video ?? my day just got so much better ;-)
Do you have any zero waste options for painkiller/headache pills instead of those blister packs they come in? I have asked in Pharmacies if they can refill a glass bottle but they have all said no.
Lucie Eleanor Stone I've personally had success with turmeric/chamomile tea. Yoga for pain. Peppermint candy/essential oil and water for headaches. No success for migrants though
Albatross makes a wonderful safety razor for less than $30. They also have a blade take back program!
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Dear Kate, Thank you so much for the recommendation of the Lamazuna solid shampoo. I started to use it and it is absolutely super for my hair! I had tried a couple of other ones and they didn't work at all for me so felt a bit downhearted whether I'd managed to kick the normal shampoo in plastic bottles in touch, so am very pleased this one works!
I just found your channel, it's awesome, so I just subscribed!
Also, I have sensitive armpits like your husband, so pure baking soda doesn't work for me, but making my own deodorant with baking soda, corn starch and coconut oil has worked wonders. I usually add tea tree oil and lavender oil (or pine oil when I make it for my husband), but you can put any oils you want. I'm currently experimenting with beeswax and shea butter to try and make it into a bar because I prefer them but I haven't found the perfect ratios yet.
I could listen to you all day. Lovely, informative video!
I use funky soap bars. They are based in Leyton London love them. Shampoo bars are awesome.
The brand of the first solid shampoo you show is Lamazuna. ;) I use it too and it is great on my long, thick hair!
isn't that the girl from anglophina?
Thank you for coming back!
Thanks for featuring www.shadecream.com - was a lovely surprise when a customer said she'd seen your video. :o) Love the other recommendations too!!
Hello, I make my own deodorant with 1 part of water do 2 parts of magnesia milk. You can also add a few drops of some essencial oil for scent. I use it in a spray bottle. It works very well.
The key is a high quality bar of schoap... lol
I also heard that cocoa powder can be used as a dried shampoo. Especially with darker hair it doesn't leave a white-ish stain from the other powder.
What do you use to store the soap/shampoo bars when travelling? xx
I love her accent so much!!!
What are your thoughts on fluoride in toothpaste? :)
Francesca fluoride is so confusing. It's supposed to be great for your teeth. That's why people in the city often have healthier teeth than the country (cities add fluoride to tap water and in the country you have well water) but there are some studies that it may or may not be a carcinogen.
I hope you keep making more videos!
For shampoo bars i use ‘rush organics’ and they are amazing! They are vegan and bubbles beautifully! Must try it out!
Thank you for not being cruel to defenceless animals.
I buy mine on “ plaine products”
I make my own toothpowder now :) from kaolin clay, activated charcoal and peppermint essential oil. optionally I add in bicarbonate of soda :) just dip in your wet toothbrush! work great, easy to travel and a little goes a looong way xx
Just reached the end... i am literally going to try all of these, I use a mooncup too.☺️👍🏻
I must comment on this. Temperature has nothing to do with the need for sun protection everyday the sun is out even on cloudy days where as much as forty percent of the suns rays still get through. A person risks skin cancer and skin aging with any and all unprotected exposure to sun. We live in a very fortunate time where spf is relatively affordable and easy to come by so please anyone reading this protect yourself properly it is truly very important and not that hard to do now.
Adrienne Holladay true that temperature isn’t causally related to UV strength but it is correlated, eg the sun rays are stronger and more damaging closer to the equator which is where it tends to be hotter.
And there my dermatologist told me in our climates we should go out more without sun protection for Vitamin D production. So of course, don't bake the whole day half naked in the sun, but daily use of sunscreen is not necessary!
That is a fair point but science has proven that the sun causes both good and bad exposure to the body and you get the good vitamin D for strong bones but the bad from rays that break down collagen and can cause cancer. So I would be much more likely to rely on vitamin D supplements as one risk is greater than the other but your doctor has a point it just seems slightly flawed in its one sided approach. Also we do get some vitamin D as most of us do not apply spf properly to truly protect 100% ,myself very much included, so when we chose to wear spf it is not as though we block out all of the suns rays altogether.
I appreciate that you have found an ethical way to eat meat. I see now that I can do this earth friendly life and still be me.
Loved this video!! thank you for sharing the info about the zero waste products and for being so inspiring!! :)
I wish there was a zero waste feminine wash bar. There is queen v at walmart but it comes wrapped in plastic in a cardboard box :/
Do you need one for médical reasons ? The vagina is a self cleaning part of the body.
You don't need it! It's a scam. Water works as well. I challenge you to use only water for a week and you'll see a difference.
I love Marseille soap and Aleppo soap. For deodorant, I use apple cider vinegar and my husband use alcool. I also make my own mouthwash which you don't seem to use. One day, I will purchase a safety razor but I still have the same pack of disposable blades I purchase more than 10 years ago. I change the blade really seldom because I don't shave my legs. Also I wanted to thank you because I didn't even know tallow soaps were on the market again! I even read that it's good for eczema so I will try it for sure, thanks!
So happy you posted! Missed your videos. I'm in the US and wish we had more options on refills. As always, you are an inspiration.
I’ve been using an epilator for about a year now. I haven’t needed to use a razor. Your legs won’t be “silky smooth” as if they were shaved. But they are hair free, and I don’t have to do it everyday.
If you put only a little bit of apple cider vinegar (a real "splash") on about 750ml or a liter of (shower-) water, then you are fine and don't need to rinse out. You want to close the scale layer of your hair by using the rinse, you can also just rinse with ice cold water, that has the same effect. It will leave your hair shining and soft. I never rinse out my apple cider vinegar rinse and once the hair has dried it doesn't smell at all. Unless I have used too much :D
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I have a Van Der Hagen safety razor and it just has a little bit at the bottom of the handle that twists and opens up the top so you can set the blade inside. It’s so easy to clean and change the blade, and I’m super clumsy!
A lot of great tips i never new about thanks for sharing your tips
This is such a fantastic video!!! Thank you 💗💗💗
I always LOVE your videos! Thank you for the zero waste inspiration!! Hope to see them more often :)
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How many uses do you get out of one blade for the safety razor?
Lovely video! Totally agree about Lush I've had the same experience that their ingredients aren't the best but overall the company is doing great things!
Path To Wellness with Meshi what’s wrong with them? Love Lush!
thanks for this video, i love how uplifting you are. i've never heard of shade before but i'll definitely purchase some for the summer. it looks great x
Thanks for all the great ideas. I’ve been using shampoo bars, soap bars, tallow face cream and moon cup for a while, so already a believer. Love the baking soda deodorant/toothpaste idea, that’ll be my next swap. Cheers. Keep up the great work. Xx
Like your video by the way !!.
I have a suggestion for the one how is troubled with natural desodorant. If at the begining its not working, try to rinse your armpit with apple cider vinaigar . It will restore pour Ph balance.
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Lush has great shampoo bars, my fav is honey I washed the kids.
Subscribed! Great info, thank you! What was the grapefruit deodorant stick called?
Thank you for this video and thank you for sharing you food-losophy!!! I totally agree with everything you’ve written and I really appreciate your honesty.
I love baking soda for toothpaste I find it's really helped whiten my teeth. I havnt found a shampoo bar I can use regularly (if I use it two days/washes in a row my hair is sooogreasy).
Baking soda can wear your enamel. Be careful to use it.
The article you linked about veganism not being the most environmental was based on one study. What do you think about that? I read everything you linked and it feels like you built the facts around your belief and not the other way around.
My friend uses underwear that are reusable and made for periods i dont remember the brand name but thats an option as well if they dont want to insert anything
ronjas thinx?
Great tips & love your humour!
I understand that products are more expensive because you use them over and over again but it’s just not in my budget and I would rather buy the cheaper things each month however I have decided to get crafty and diy so I’ve made Cotton rounds out of old tshirts soaps oils it’s so much cheaper
Ella Parkinson ask for some reusable options for the upcoming holidays if you have gift exchange
You can make everything she talked about at home for so much cheaper. Most people dont care to make it or dont feel they have the time but its completely doable. Im currently working through what I have and once i am finished with my disposable versions ill be making my own
The LissoWay yes! Good on you. I’m doing this too. I already started making my own. My fav is sugar sea salt hairspray! I use the same plastic bottle that had the pro hairspray in it. I wish I knew this recipe a long time ago. I also was going to buy a shave soap in paper but then I realized I didn’t need it since I have laser hair removal and when I do need to shave rarely I just use water in the shower!
There is no way to kill an animal humanely 🙄
Anyone serious about zero waste has got to get involved in forcing China and Indian to clean up their acts. Nothing the West does can make a dint in the waste of those two countries.
Fantastic lady, fantastic video! I loved it, Thanx!
i cant stop watching ur videos. amazing work !!
Does anyone know any bulk shops online that ship to the U.S. or that are U.S. based? I really want to get rid of plastic as much as possible. I have only found bulk shops in the UK or New Zealand but they don’t ship to the U.S. Please help
Pasha Martin There is a store based in Colorado called Refill Revolution. They offer quite a few bulk items online like shampoo and conditioner. I haven’t ordered anything yet but prices seem fair for what they offer.
It depends on what kind of bulk you're looking for. I live in California and WinCo and Raley's have bulk food sections for grains, flour, cereals etc. You could try farmer's markets, or local shops perhaps, for soaps and other natural body care items. I understand your struggle though! Hope this helps :)
21:27 - was that a Fast Show reference??? I didn't think I could love you more - you have proved me wrong, yet again...
(And you uploaded this on my birthday... Yet again...
Loved the video :) Please make more videos like this.
Great video- v useful ideas! xx
Hi Katie - what you're doing for your hair seems awesome; I just wanted to say that there are SO MANY different methods u could use for no-poo. If you ever want to explore that option again, I'd recommend joining a community on Facebook or similar that will be able to offer alternatives and advice 🙂
katherine Smith her name is Kate.
I'm aware - I made the comment using my mobile and was autocorrected. For some reason my phone isn't letting me edit youtube comments at the moment and it had already been posted. Thanks for the heads up though! :)
If ye read this, Sorry Kate!
Random question, but would pop cans count as being zero waste as they are recyclable? or does the colouring in them make it worse?
MsCrystalBear1 reusing or repurposing whatever you have onhand until you cannot use it anymore is good. Then replace it with a zero waste alternative
Can u make a review of Dr Bronner's bar soap please
And dental tablets by Denttabs
@@laisssz.a8104 they taste like ass
Lovely to see another video from you Kate. Yay for Fat and the Moon! I’m so glad that recommendation has worked for you guys in a few different areas of life-I use the same deodorant as your hubs and it’s great. I will have to see if I can locate a kids’ natural bristle brush in Canada because I have, sadly, had to switch back to a plastic toothbrush for now (*sob*) because I need the extra soft bristles for my receding/sensitive gumline.