25 SURPRISING WAYS TO SAVE MONEY BY GOING GREEN 🌱💵
Вставка
- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- Go Green with Octopus Energy // maddieo.octopu...
my lifestyle ebooks // www.madeleineo...
vlogging channel // bit.ly/2HdHYIh
25 surprising ways to save energy by going green // bit.ly/2sBaYkP
c o n n e c t
website // www.madeleineo...
instagram // / madeleineolivia
twitter // / madeleineolivia
facebook // / madeleineoliviayoutube
pinterest // www.pinterest....
snapchat // maddieabb
f a c e b o o k g r o u p s
versatile vegan // bit.ly/2IMVWhn
declutter your life // bit.ly/2HsLHzh
minimal beauty // bit.ly/2pLArZ8
l i s t e n
epidemic sound // www.epidemicsou...
c o n t a c t
business and ebook enquiries only // hello@madeleineolivia.co.uk
m y r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s
food & supplements // bit.ly/2r8KqXl
low waste // bit.ly/2w0nDlt
vegan beauty // bit.ly/2rcTTMA
camera equipment // bit.ly/2jlQU0M
kitchen equipment // bit.ly/2JIQbls
fitness // bit.ly/2JLlCf0
s p o n s o r s h i p s
This video is sponsored by Octopus Energy. Some links above are affiliate links (you don't pay more, but I earn a commission for my recommendation).
I think it is strange that minimalists and zero-wasters talk so little about libraries. I think the concept is super and really fits both the lifestyles.
Siri H Thank you!
I think libraries in general are becoming less accessible.
I LOVE LIBRARIES SO MUCH
I don't know how it is in other countries but I find libraries as something natural in almost all towns in Czech rep. We used to go there with elementary school and ever since whenever I wanted some book I would just go there. I probalby wouldn't mention it either since it is so natural to me. On the other hand to buy a book is something I do very rarely I only do it with books which I really love and I know I can read them over and over again :)
Also I love the smell of used older books.
I always find it strange how they say going paperless is so much better because than you have to charge your reading devices regularly which is bad for the environment in a different way. Library's or second hand are my go to options!
Great video! Its funny, i am 40 years old and a lot of these tips are actually quite old: my grandmother and parents did a lot of the things you advise to save money (switching of lights, cooking yourself and eating local/seasonal food, thrifting, showering less, drying your clothes in the wind, walking of cycling to work, not eating a lot of meat etc etc). I am happy that all this is “in fashion” again!
I was talking to my nana about this stuff a while back (I'm 31 and have been doing all these things for over a decade anyway) but one thing I was surprised to learn was people used to get pots and pans fixed after years of wear and tear, she said there was someone local who used to fix them. Googling it all I can see is how to re-apply non-stick to pans and nothing about fixing actual damaged pans. Must be too much hassle for even most of the eco-friendly community. I'll have to ask her next time I see her because I'm curious how they did it now.
Ohh and ladies: menstrual cups, reusable pads and panties...sorry for bringing it up but I don’t know how much normal pads and tampons cost in the UK but here in Switzerland they cost a fortune and create a lot of trash..
Omg yes totally forgot about this one! So true saves an absolute fortune!
I havent bought any one use pads in over a year! I really reccomend it
For me it's been nearly two years!!I saved a fortune!!
Diva cups are amazing and women usually experience less bacterial infections (like me) so much better for your health
I’ve brought a homemade reusable sanitary towel from a girl on Etsy, I plan to buy some more. It’s got a cute pattern and nice to support a little business.
Where I live (Quebec, Canada), we have only one electricity supplier and it's hydroelectrical so the whole province is powered using the force of water, which is think is super cool! Also, the best decision I made this year was to start biking to work. It significantly reduced my stress levels as I don't have to deal with public transit and crowds anymore, I just get on my bike, enjoy the fresh air and get to work fully energized and in such a good mood!
Yes, vive le quebec! I would love to bike to work all the time, but winter is so horrible, 7 month out of the year its impossible.
A different tip for the shower one, for those who take long showers, you can stop the water after getting wet, you can wash your body and your hair without wasting the extra water, then turn the water back on to rinse everything off. I do this all the time, and my water bill has gone down since I've started doing this.
That's a good one. A common tip it reminds me of is the turning the tap off when brushing your teeth, I've been doing it since I was kid but a surprising amount of people just don't do it.
Buying secondhand books as well. I don’t think you mentioned it, but if you need a hard copy of a book, try to find it secondhand, it’ll likely be cheaper and that book has already been bought so it’s better to keep it being used than to buy another one. And if you don’t need a hard copy, a digital copy on your phone.
Yaaas! 🙌🏻
All Time Disaster thriftbooks is my favourite website, I’ve bought so many hardback and paperback books for only about €3 each!
Yes! Here is Australia one of our charity stores have an annual book fair. I got 22 books for $1AUD each. I saved so much and it went to a go cause.
Yes! Thriftbooks.com
Yes!! I never ever buy brand new books, always second hand!!
I think learning to sew is such an important skill! It takes 5 minutes to sew a button back onto a shirt, and cotton/needles will last for ages! When you think about how much you would spend on replacing an item of clothing vs fixing it, the difference is huge! The planet and our purses will be much happier :) Great video, some really amazing tips as always!
Eleanora Jane I am sewing a skirt for myself right now!
You can also sew a lot of reusable things like produce bags, napkins, to go kits for cutlery, pads ect
My niece is named Eleanora(:
Let ur hair air dry and use heatless hair styles!! Its much less damaging for your hair plus ur hair jus looks floofier✨
Can’t believe I forgot this! Amazing tip!
Also, if you really like to curl your hair (I have straight Asian hair), you can use those heatless hair curlers (it looks like a malleable cushioned wire) like I do. I have long hair and that still works for me. Better for your hair health too!
I live in the US and people very rarely dry their clothes on a rack here. I started using one during the summer time after I spent some time abroad and I love how it has also helped retain the quality of my clothes!
its quite common in city areas. i lived in new york and i can name several people that use drying racks.
I have 2 drying racks. The only things I usually dry are towels, sheets, blankets, etc.I also wash all clothes in cold water on a gentle cycle….As you said it saves wear and tear on clothes.
in my opinion plastic bags in shops should cost more.people don't care about 10p and they still buy those, if the price would be £1 or so people will think twice before they take it, or will remember to take some from home. Also I bought water destiller- brilliant idea, you will be surprised whats left on the bottom- stinky mud...do not drink water straight from tap.
Yes I agree they should make them pricier and outlaw the standard plastic bags in shops and instead only sell bags for life that are more expensive! And tap water isn’t all that bad - I drink it! But would like a distiller 😊
Louise C , if I could decide I would ban selling plastic bags altogether
Morrisons no longer sells the single use bags at all, they just don't have them in the store at all. They only carry the reusable thicker plastic bags.
clairecheney In Germany, more and more stores don't sell plastic bags anymore. Just reusable bags or plasticbags for like 1€. It is really awesome. One company started banning plastic bags and many companies are doing it as well :)
i might be wrong but i imagine the price will gradually increase. fingers crossed :)
I have very dry skin. I only shower 2-3 times a week as per doctors advice and no, I don‘t stink. I just wash the areas of my body like my armpits, between my boobs or my female parts daily. You wont really start stinking at your elbows 😂
Oh and as for light bulbs - buy LED. Those „oldschool“ energysaving bulbs are full with nasty chemicals that are bad for the environment.
breena.me not to mention they use up more energy ending up being more expensive!
@A P, no LEDs have no Mercury in them. The "oldschool" bulbs breena.me was talking about are the ones with Mercury. The oldschool-ones are the pipe-ish looking and in those pipes is the Mercury.
I've honestly never showered more than 2-3 times a week, and I don't get smelly (if you find your underarms are a problem I find that shaving my pits keeps my bo down)
Another thing thats kinda odd that I do, I don't use soap. I never really have, and I don't plan on starting. Water, shampoo, and conditioner is all I ever use (and yes that includes the downstairs)
I only shower twice in a week and don't stink (I asked friends of mine to be sure).
2 to 3 times a week. Who are those doctors?
To elaborate on the not showering tip: Not showering does not mean not washing!! I always hear people say that if you don't shower, you're gross. Especially in hotter climates. But a shower is not the only way to get clean. Start using a washcloth! I probably shower every other day, but I wash myself every day! On the day's I'm not showering, I just grab a washcloth, and wash myself at the sink. Just wet yourself really quickly, put a drop of soap on your washcloth and scrub the places that get dirty (armpits...) rinse the washcloth and whipe all the soap off again. It only takes about a minute, so it saves you time in the morning, and it saves you a lot of water.
I second this, I usually only shower when I want to wash my hair. Otherwise I just wash myself with a washcloth. It's quicker, more sustainable and I also user colder water since I don't need to cover my whole body with water
Also join a super savers group (groups that go to grocery stores in their closing times and collect food they would throw out!) more and more places are allowing this. ***ESPECIALLY IF YOU’RE STUDENTS***
When I dont wash my Hair i need like 30 Seconds, I also turn the water off when i use shower gel! Its a really good tip because a lot of people shampoo their hair and stuff and let the water run, which is wasting so much water!
Great tip!
Good idea, I'll try this!
I do this too! My mum always brought me up turning the shower off whenever I was actually doing something (shampoo, soap, etc). Water was just for rinsing it off after!
I've started doing this ever since I watched this video- it's made me realise just how much water I was wasting before!! I admit I'm not looking forward to doing it in colder weather!
I turn the water off too while washing in the shower
Loved that you mentioned taking less showers instead of just taking shorter showers! Definitely not necessary to shower everyday. I shower every other day and wash my hair once a week and I'm definitely not smelly (at least I think!).
Haha yes I think it’s so funny we are told we should shower everyday when it’s totally unnecessary!
That wont work in tropical countries like Brazil (where I live). 2 or 3 baths by day are necessary.
My boyfriend and I both live in Miami and he is able go days without using any soap but I just stink!! Some people just smell worse than others 😅
Ellen Lima yesssss I live in jamaica and it was sooo hot today
I agree, and some people are even shocked that others don't shower morning AND evening! I often just have a little stand-up wash at the sink with soap and a flannel, uses way less water and you can still reach any parts likely to sweat!
When I'm shopping and I decide not to buy something, e.g. nice trainers on sale that I don't need, I put the amount of money it cost on my separate saving account. After a year or so I don't have to worry about money for holidays for example :-)
Awesome idea! Might try that out :)
Great video! A few thought from me:
Drying your clothes outside on a line makes it also smell so much better.
Many libraries (at least here in Germany) also provide borrowing ebooks. That might not be "more green" than buying ebooks, but it saves you money. But oh, yes, it might be greener if you would usually take your car to go to the library.
If something is broken check your town if there is a kind of repair cafe. We have that like every other month. People are coming together to fix things.
Happy Veggie Kids & Family The app Libby let's you check out ebooks from your library straight from your phone. It's wonderful, I can't recommend it enough!
Thank you! I will definitely check it out!
If you’re like me and really prefer multiple showers a week, pop on a shower head that reduces water output. Ours cuts the amount of water coming out of our shower in half. Doing this and limiting our showers to about 3 minutes means we’re saving a lot of water.
Sydney Freeman will definitely do that. I can’t go a day without showering
The diva cup for women, air-drying your clothes and hair, reusable produce bags, glass containers (costs more on the spot, but easier to keep for a longer amount of time), reusable cotton pads to wash your face, using an essential oils diffuser instead of candles.... :)
Thanks for the great video. I do most of these already. I would also add traditional cloth napkins and tissues to the list. The paper ones are not eco-friendly. The traditional ones you can just throw in the washer with your clothes and reuse.
Great idea!
But doesn't washing the cloth towels cost more than buying paper towels?
For the people who get their periods - use a menstrual cup. They are from £10-£20 and they can last you yearssss. You just wash them. The amount of money spent on pads and tampons through a year is insane and let alone the amounts of plastic packaging they have. Switching for a menstrual cup is like the best thing. Also using bamboo toothbrushes is like hella better than plastic ones and of course using metal straws as well instead of the plastic ones. I normally carry around a cup glass jar of like a normal size and when I go places I ask them to put the drink I want to buy in there instead of in a plastic cup and like 99% of the time they say yes. Just make sure you don't take like a huge cup or jar because if not they will say no. Take a slightly smaller one than the size of of their ones and they will be fine with it ! Hope that helpeddd
Katherine Melmoth I love how you said "people who get their period" -because there are also ftm trans who really have a problem with that particular female part of their body ❤
Katherine Melmoth I love my moon cup. With pads I got red spots on my skin and now I have no pain anymore 😃
I tried one and it felt like I was tearing myself apart
I shower twice a week my hair and my full body as well😅 but here in italy we have the little extra sink next to the toilet in which we can wash separate part of our body very easly... that is the best to clean the necessary parts!
Wowwww. I wondered what that little sink was when I was in Europe! Now I know!
I'm proud to say that I already do half of the things listed in this video, and I will do my best to start doing the other half!
This summer I will be donating nearly my whole wardrobe because I have so much stuff that I don't even wear (it's crazy) so I won't be buying so many clothes anymore. Also, my dad changed the lightbulbs in our whole house to LED bulbs (the amount of money you save it's noticeable right away!)
(I love how you edit your videos ❤︎ .)
Yay you’re doing amazing then! It feels so good to declutter and I agree, the lightbulbs save so much! And thanks! ❤️
Similar to the second hand clothes tip, set up a clothes swap party with your friends. You can easily build up a massive party and everyone always finds something they love. Make it a big extended network event! Sometimes these events exist publicly too.
I'm excited for your DIY cleaning products video!
Me too! It looks really interesting
is that you fitch ?????
Amazing topic! Love the combination of going green and saving money ❤🌱
I used to shower and wash my hair every single day! It's only when I started to respect/like myself I realised how unnecessary it was! I was scared of how a body naturally is! Three times a week works for me now :)
I also recommend ASOS Marketplace, great site for vintage designers/ sports brands!
Except The showers tip, I loved all of your tips. Where I live (brazil, rain forest Very near, super moist and hot, multiple baths a day are a must.)
Ellen Lima Would it work if instead of multiple showers or actual baths each day, you just put some cool soapy water in the sink/basin and had a stand-up wash with a washcloth? Just thinking of ways you could save water but still feel clean, must be horrible feeling sticky all day! :)
Exactly!, I live in Yucatán, Mexico, it's just so hot ALL THE TIME, and you sweat in places you didn't know you could sweat haha
You can make sure that you're using a biodegradable eco friendly soap and take quick showers. Using cold water really helps me shower faster and it feels really refreshing when you get used to it. :)
Same here in Indonesia
Same here in India. Cannot go without two showers a day. Even when the weather is cool, we still stink because of the humidity. But then we often use a bucket and mug for bathing n not an actual shower. Three average sized mugs for wetting ourselves and three to wash the soap off. That’s not a lot especially when compared to a 15 min shower.
Great tips! I'm all about borrowing books/clothes/everything! Love a good Clothes Swap party :)
Digital Nomad Girl We do those for formal dresses. It’s very fun!
I agree with THINK BEFORE YOU BUY . I used to spend a lot on things that I don’t actually need. Now I learned my lesson.
I take less showers
I am vegetarian
I have a library card
I compost
And I try to be zero waste.
I usually mostly just ignore ads on youtube videos, but Octopus Energy sounds brilliant! Definitely going to switch when my contract runs out
I switched yesterday..very easy
Thank you sooo much for this! I've just started trying out the whole new eco-lifestyle kind of thing. I'm from the Philippines, which is in the top 3 out of the whole world that pollutes the ocean way too much. I'm starting out by bringing my own silverwear and bringing my own eco bag around with me :.)
I’m excited for the make your own cleaning supply vid. Thank you:)
Should hopefully make it next week!
Also, safety razors... So much less expensive in the long haul than disposable ones!!
Theresa __ Do you have a brand you would recommend? I bought one recently and am having a hard time getting used to it. I don't get as close of a shave as I'm used to and keep cutting my legs. :( I have heard such great things about safety razors though and would love to find one that works!
Hey Lauren! I have the one from Merkur, made in Germany and the 100 pack of Astra blades! I still haven't totally gotten the hang of it yet either, but whenever I use tiny strokes and little pressure. I've actually watched a video before, on how to use a safety razor on your legs here on youtube. Very informational haha Hope this helps girl!!
Kamilla A hi girl, I put them back in the little sleeve they come in and then put them in the trash. Not sure if that's safe enough, I hope so!! :)
I personally use an epilator and it must be one of the best switches I've made in my life. Don't have to so it every day, skin is completely smooth, you don't have to deal with stubbles and no waste
I am just waiting for you to reach 1 mil. I bet it’ll happen before New Year’s!
Ha! I wish! I think that’s very optimistic!
Great tips! I also save money through : having a hand driven washing machine, a desert refrigerator (no electricity), and no TV (you can watch pretty much anything on a computer). Also don't forget that going paper free is good, but you need to be careful about your internet data. Storing tons of emails or data consumes lots of energy in data centers.
I am starting a freelance web developer career and plan to work with green data centers only (for instance located in cold countries where they don't need to cool servers so much -or not at all-). The internet is not a wireless magical thing, there are lots of physical machines and wires that make it work. We need to remember that!
I am just binge watching videos about zero waste and this definitely helps a lot. Thank you! 🙏🌿
Yay!
Congratulations on 160,000 subscriptions. I hadn't paid attention. I was in the 4,000s when I subscribed. Your message is important and I'm glad it's being heard by so many.
I wish they would change for plastic bags in the US! My parents waste so many plastic bags when they grocery shop. And I wish it was easier to recycle in general in the US. In some places, they have recycling pickup but not where I live. My local recycling center doesn't take everything, even if it's technically recyclable, so it makes it difficult for me to recycle.
This is great :) My Poppy gave me a book years ago that I think you may like, it's called '1001 easy ways to earth-wise living'. Unsure if you'd get much new from it but I have found it very handy when going earth friendly :)
When buying produce, don’t put it in little plastic bags (not sure if this is a thing in Europe but it is in North America). Just put them in your basket. No need to waste extra plastic bags for apples and oranges. Wash them when you get home and you’re good to go
If you smell just a little bit, you can just take a wet wash cloth and go over the smelling parts. Works wonders and is a lot quicker!
Stella Anna Paulina I use some witch hazel on a reusable washcloth pad (I cut up an old washcloth) and hit the hot spots! LoL
One I would add to the list is to check your loft to see if there is insulation in there. If there isn't, get some installed, which in the UK can be done for free in some cases via certain government schemes. The same goes for cavity wall insulation but that is harder to check so get a survey done for that at the same time. This can save some pennies on the heating cost of a house and also use less gas / electricity / wood / coal. One other would be to check your windows and doors seal properly when shut and the frames don't have any holes / gaps in the sealant around the frame that can let drafts in.
Camerajungle is useful for secondhand camera if you’re based in the uk! They come with a year warranty with the camera as well, and they do go over the condition of the camera. It’s where I got my sony mk 3, and I really love my compact camera.
I love taking short showers and just using my conjac sponge or plain water. It works wonders for my sensitive skin! And doing it in the morning takes literally a minute and wakes me up really well!
I just wanted to say that I love your channel so much! I recently found it because I was developing my interest for minimalism and then I saw that you're vegan as well which makes you ten times more interesting to me. Your videos motivate me to be a better version of myself, I always knew that I had to reduce my waste and all that in order to keep the environment clean(er) but I never really looked into it a little further. Now I see it's actually really easy but extremely important! I'm so happy that I found this channel. Great video quality and editing💖 keep up the great work. Greetings from Germany:)
"take less showers"
wait what??????????????????
here in brazil most people take 2 showers a day, i feel gross even skiping a day, imagine making that a habit. so gross, just dont take long showers everyday and you'll be go to go. if you are worried about your natural oils, just use soap in your armit, butt and vag and you're done.
Making every thing online isnt always as green as it seems. Serverfarms suck a lot of enery up. And most of the times the end-user cant figure out where the energie came from. There are some label, to show that your Website is powered by green energy but most Websites and Services are hosted from "normal" Energysources mainly coal or nuclear, depending where the Servers are located. Plus, most electronics are at least partly produced under shady conditions (emplee-treantment and sourcing raw materials)….. I am not suggesting to go off the Internet and life in a cave, but i think its important to ask questions and keep looking :) but I figure thats the reasoning behind going green in the first place ^^
Sorry, but showering everyday is an essential to me. It doesn't have to be long. It's relaxing and people around you will be greatful.
So good that you encourage people to cook their own foods. Not only is it healthier but it is so morale boosting in a world where knowing how to cook is such a lost art. I love yogurt and cheese products. But all of them are sold in plastic. I’ve begun to make my own yogurt lately and I love it. It’s a lot cheaper and it doesn’t take much time or effort to make. I make it in my crock pot. It’s so fantastic. And no plastic is used in making or storing it since I store it in old jars from other things I’ve purchased in the past. And I don’t feel bad about giving away small jars of my yogurt to friends in those old jars that I use as Tupperware more or less. And the great thing about cooking my own food is that people really love my cooking even though I’m not a gourmet because they are so used to eating prepackaged that anything fresh made tastes wonderful. So another morale booster.
Use Libby to get library book on your phone
Deirdre Debrah Yes!! I love Libby so much
I'm honestly feeling so proud right now because I already to most of these things haha I'm really looking forward to the making your own cleaning products video because that's something I struggle with and still kind of can't believe works as well. Maybe normal cleaning products yes but I find I have a really hard time believing that I don't need proper laundry detergents.
This is really awesome but I live with a family that is very ignorant about this and making fun at you for trying. You want to apply these tips but your family doesn’t understand so your at a set back. So do you have any advice on having a family who really doesn’t understand or support, should I just wait til I get older and such I don’t know. It just sucks. And there’s no point in talking to a family who won’t listen to you.
Don’t get frustrated by it, everyone is different and takes their own time with things. I would suggest watching a documentary with them. Or at least having a conversation about these things with them. Maybe even sending them an article or two. Or even show them this video! Or you could just be independent and do the things that you can do as an individual, eg take less showers for example! We make a big difference by what we do as individuals, remember that! And when you try and be more eco friendly you have to live with the fact that there are lots of people out there who just don’t care
Madeleine Olivia Thank you I appreciate it.
i actually paused to go make a cuppa 😅
Great tips! I would add the menstrual cup. Also, I would like to comment about your « go digital » advice. Yes, it saves many trees to not use paper anymore, but the amount of energy consumed to run all the servers required for the use of internet is tremendous. It is a very important part of the world’s energy consumption, and I think it is very important to consider it. Solving a problem often generates another one...
And the main one: Abstain from having children. Or have no more than 1.
Your hair is looking beautiful.
Thank you!
I also recommend going to auction houses for furniture! You can amazing antiques as well as more modern furniture for such a bargain!
Ooo look forward to your video on DIY cleaning products!!! 😍🌱
Thank you for the amazing tips! My mom has a drying rack on our front yard that she uses on sunny warm days, and uses the dryer in the winter. I can only wash my clothes at night since I'm busy throughout the day, having to use the dryer. After you talked about a drying rack, I bought a somewhat small drying rack that should fit in my bathroom or bedroom
I love watching your videos - I can tell you’re such an amazing, humble person ☺️ Sending love from Toronto, Canada❤️
Awww thank you so much ❤️
I spend 8 month last year in london and we had that system of water heater turning off as well. My father later told me, that this is very bad and they don't sell these anymore in germany (he is a salesman for pipes). I can't remember that good what he said was wrong with it, but I think it gives bacteria the possibility to spread and you really don't want them in your drinking water :o
legionella spreads well in lower temperatures ;) In my country it is mandatory for companies to have the water heaters on at least 60 degrees C.
I'm on octopus, they're the cheapest as well as eco so perfect!
A while ago, I used to shower with a bucket on the floor, after I finished my shower I would use the water in the bucket to flush the toilet when i needed to. very convenient if you're toilet is in the bathroom, and usually the water from the bucket is still pretty clean. Just has some soap in it.
I have switched from google to Ecosia after reading the comments! Thanks for sharing!
Amazing Video with great tips 😍😊
You are so awsome and you think about our world. You are spreadding your great thoughts to other people. Such a inspiration. People like you make a difference in our dumb world❤
Awww thank you! Hopefully my videos make a small positive difference!
You are forever my favorite UA-camr! Keep spreading good things and the idea that we can be comfortable with who we are!!
But you people how can you take shower only 2or 3times a week Lol 😂,me Icant stay without wash my body every day morning and night and my skin is perfect,and ilook like 18 or 20 but am 30 years ,you will grow old fast ,mabye you can say Not to use so much soap ,some comment Lol
This video was really beautiful to watch!!! I always love your editing style but this one was particularly nice on the eyes ☺️
Cool video, great message and ideas, but not a 100% convinced by the "whole digital" transition. Streaming is dreadful for the planet, it takes a lot of data/power to get all those youtube videos/ images on our screens - and those storage/cloud fonctions are using a ton of energy (hello google!). So I think there's a balance to be found - to me, buying a book/film that I am going to keep, or pass around to friends/charity shops is not trash, and once it's been produced, it's not using that much energy. While rewatching videos/films/music on line does.
This is such a great video. Great ideas and very easy to make them at home . Thanks
You think showering 5 times a week is GROSS?? I've always been brought up to shower 3-4 Per week MAX, Wednesday Friday! Sunday I don't workout or sweat much..
Some tips only work if you live in a temperate country. I can’t take less showers because I sweat all day long. But it’s a good tip for a colder weather.
I don't quite understand this "don't use plastic bottles" issue. Here in Germany, each bottle has some kind of deposit/pawn (I don't know which word is right in this context) on it. When the bottles are empty and you bring them back to the store, you get 15-25 cents PER bottle and the bottles are recycled. Even beer bottles are 8 cents I believe. So to summarize this rant, people here are motivated to bring the bottles back to the store.
Aren't any other countries doing this? Don't get me wrong, I know that this whole thing doesn't change the fact that we have too much plastic in this world and not using them at all would be the best, but I don't understand why not every country is approaching this like Germany has for so many years. The weird thing is that I live exactly at the border to the Netherlands and Belgium and sometimes I go over there and they don't have this system either, like... Tf?
Please be aware of the fact that tap water IS NOT safe to drink in a lot of places in the world!!! There are ways to cut down on plastic bottles but please do not say that it’s perfectly fine to drink tap ITS REALLY NOT. A lot of the time water filters don’t help much either. My grocery store has a place where you can fill up a giant jug full of purified water for super cheap. I recommend checking to see if somewhere near you does this. I bought a reusable plant based, biodegradable jug off amazon and that works for me.
Everything is good! But NOT SHOWERING?????? I have shower twice a day....
My Tip is to bring your own food and drinks whenever you leave the house, just some sandwiches oder fruits in a box is so much cheaper, healthier and ecofriendlier than buying snacks on your way!!
why do people use dryers anyway? And don't tell me "you probably live somewhere warm its easier for you to use a drying rack'', but clothes dry just fine even in cold conditions, i don't even know why people do use dryers...
Love all your tips! I work at a supermarket and we charge 5 cents (canadian) per plastic bag up to 50 cents, but it makes me so upset when people tell me that they left their reusable bags in the car and just buy plastic bags!! Thank you for all the info and I'll definitely be using a lot of these :)
Such a great video! Thank you for your amazing content, constantly
Aww thank you! I’m so happy you appreciate it! Loving making videos right now 😊
Lol I think 5 times a week is already a lot of showering. In a normal week I shower once or twice otherwise just washing with a washing cloth does the job just as good. In Germany we call that Katzenwäsche which literally means "Catcleaning"
thank you for the video!! i wish everyone could finally stop closing their eyes and start caring for the planet, their health, the animals!! how can people be so ignorant. if everyone tried to do their best we could change so much.
Vegan? Green? Cheap? AND IN THE UK??? IMMEDIATE SUBSCRIBE!
Going digital - yip, BUT has consequences regards truth being manipulated, think Orwell's 1984 as it IS happening, & has been for years.
Does the council help with compost down south? I live in Yorkshire and the council actually give us bins just for compost and garden waste. They also provide every home with a little caddy bin that sits in your kitchen to throw your food bits in.
Reusable pads!
You can purchase them on Etsy and support a small business or you can make them yourself if you have a little time and a sewing machine. I made mine myself and they've more than paid for themselves. I also have a wet bag that I can put them in between washes and I just toss them in the washer on laundry day.
Excellent video. I do most of these things already but good to be reminded. I look forward to your video on making cleaning products. I use Dr Bronners Castile soap or Dr Bronners Sal Suds for everything in my house.
me craving a cup of tea: ''ooh nice video.'
you:''get yourself a cup of tea''
me:''well if you fucking insist''
DISCLAIMER ABOUT ENERGY "SUPPLIER"
It's a huge misconception that whoever you get your bill from is the company that provides electricity to your house. Switching to "green energy" is a hell of a lot more than changing billing companies, because literally all they do is send you a bill and get a percentage. Your energy is provided by the council/state government and it's in their control where the energy comes from.
So telling people to change billing companies so that their using "green energy" is a huge misconception.
However, it is good to look into how different companies are spending their money, but you will find most of them fund green energy sources such as wind and solar farms
An advice I want to add on to number 16, for borrowing books is - GET A LIBRARY CARD!
Some libraries also have movies, music and even games you can borrow!
I wouldn't advise the energy saving lightbulbs. At least the ones called 'energy saving'. They're not eco-friendly if you check their production process. And they're not very healthy, as they don't provide the full spectrum of light. LED lightbulbs are much better, and don't use much energy.
If you’re using soap nuts or any alternative launtry detergine you actually have to use at least 40C water, so cold wash isn’t really possible with eco friendly detergines.
You could probably get a free water saving kit from your water supply company. I'm currently doing plays across Essex and Suffolk aswell as northumbrian water teaching kids how to save water. We as humans was as much as 150 litres of water a day when we don't need too
Protip: Ditch your liquid shampoo and gel douches for solid ones! It saves you a lot of money, tensides and wasted plastic bottles. Here in Austria we have a shop called Lush (it's in other countries too) which sells handcrafted, all natural soaps and solid shampoo etc. One bar of solid shower gel costs about 14€, which is 7 times as much as a normal bottle, but it lasts for at least a year, if not more. I use mine portion wise. A 1cm slice lasted me 4 months, since I keep it in a little watterproof box and I still have 80% of the big bar left. Best investment ever!
Hi there. I have started going green since 2007 and do most of the things you mentioned in this video. I am originally from Russia and never thought about my footprint before I came to the UK. I try my best to avoid plastic but still have few plastic bottles in my kitchen. My aim is to be completely plastic free. All my furniture is second hand. I recently switched to solid shampoo bar and a traditional metal safety razor. The best thing about going green is feel good factor, be a part of growing trend:). It's a great video. Thank you!
I'm wondering how hot you usually wash your clothes. in germany, the "normal" programm ist about 30 or 40°C, which is totally necessary for my eco-organic washing agent www.frosch.de/Products/Washing/Powder-Detergent/Aloe-Vera-Sensitive-Powder-Detergent/ , because i learned in university that colder water means also more "agressive" substances and more enzymes in the washing agent to actually clean your clothes.
I'm always forgetting to unplug the charger for the phone/laptop. Do Octapus Energy insist on using smart meters, or can you use non-smart meters? Smart meters emit a bunch of RFI etc because they're transmitting data by bluetooth as well as whatever else they do the companies don't tell you about.
I love buying loose and preferably seasonal fruit and vegetables, as well as using reuseable bags for shopping. I haven't used a tumble dryer for ages since I also prefer to dry things outside. I've been taking a lot fewer taxis lately, but been taking a bus or walking.
I think that some of these simple things go unnoticed! Thank you for the awareness video. I still live with my parents (I’m 14) so some of these I cannot do but I will try and persuade them! X
You have a lot of great points in various videos, but I'm missing the recognition of privilege: some people are not healthy enough to cycle, or walk, or even use a drying rack (myself included). I feel excluded from your videos because of this, and it would help greatly if you recognized that some steps require a certain amount of privilege