SUSTAINABLE LIFE HACKS | Tips to Start Low Waste Living
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- Опубліковано 5 лип 2024
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I love how you say "low waste". It's alot more gentle and easier to start with for people interested in sustainability! 🌱🌱🌱
I like to call it "minimum waste"
Probably the only video I found on UA-cam that contains ACTUAL life hacks. Absolutely love all your vidoes! Thanks for sharing x
tysm!
agreed!!! this is helpful for me as a college student as well. it’s LITERALLY SAVES me money. i already had the bags and now i don’t pay as much for groceries and drinks. i’m happy to become more sustainable
Yes! i would also add big tip for begginers - if you already have any plastic bags, bottles, containers - use them until they are totally broke. There is no point of throwing away anything that we're already purchased.
Agreed!!!
*plant emoji* because I'm on a laptop
lmao. same!
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@Ash Ketchup 🌱 ...wow. ya learn something new every day...sure can tell I'm gen x... LOL
@Ash Ketchup also thank you.
@Ash Ketchup you just made my day with this comment *.* how did I not know this, I'm not even that old 🤦♀️
A faster alt for gettin labels off, just soak in COLD water. Ice water is best. You should be able to peel/roll/flick it right on off. I worked at a juice bar where we reused our glass jars and it made re-labeling 1000000x faster
wouldn’t budge with that method. the adhesive was 💪🏽. i find various products and the adhesive they use always differ in how easy and/or difficult they are to remove 😆
A really good way is to sprinkle baking soda over top and scrub under hot water
I will have to try that ice water one but Ive been using the baking soda method. It's the pesky gum/adhesive that is really annoying to get off.
olive oil can help get them off too!
abetweene acetone is best. I do the whole cold and even baking soda methods. Even elbow grease or boiling the whole thing and using a rubber spatula to take it off lol. Wish I knew about acetone’s use earlier.
this is probably one of the very few sustainable lifestyle videos i've seen that didn't have that condescending militant elitist & classist undertone to it & i absolutely love that you showed that people can still care about the environment while having things like i'm not a monster for not wanting to give up my toothbrush so thank you...xx
you’re most welcome
@@abetweene & i am definitely going to try be more mindful about my consumption habits so thank you again from a new subbie 😊
I’m a visual person. UA-cam works well for me and you have a beautiful voice.
ty
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Wow, the like bots are coming in hot. We're supposed to believe that people suddenly stopped hating UA-cam. Right. 😂
No offense to the creator, of course.
🌱 I love how attainable you make low waste and veganism seem, because it is. I also spread the message with calm and kindness, because there are enough loud/obnoxious/militant people in this movement, who make it seem like you have to be perfect.
In this world where we are bombarded with "buy this" and "you must have the best of that," it is refreshing to see that you, too, have holes in your paper towel replacements. I, however, also have stains, as apparently I spill coffee, curry, and elderberry syrup pretty often, and I have yet to discover how to remove any of these from cloth. Any tips? I also love that you showed up how you store them! Going green with cloth towels and cloth napkins instead of paper is one thing, but having a good storage system that you'll actually stick to is another! While your method is beautiful, I have found that smaller towels (like wash cloths) work better for us bc they're easier for my kids to fold and put away, and they're easier on the washer for small spills vs bigger flour sac towels. Love your channel!!
I just made a similar video with some practical tips for sustainable switches I've made. I'd love for you to check it out and even give some feedback! Here is the link: ua-cam.com/video/4A07jXNKMiA/v-deo.html
I would like a part 2, please. Also, I really enjoyed this video.
You're so inspirational! I'm 17 and when I leave this toxic household of mine, I plan to be as environmentally conscious, healthy, educated, innovative, and talented as you! You're my favorite youtuber & you're just amazing!! Thank you for making these videos! I'm so happy I found your channel!
very sorry to hear that your environment isnt conducive to your goals, but happy to see your optimism and drive. youll be just fine ♥️
I’m just really happy to see a person of color living this lifestyle. Come from another brown skinned sis 💝 keep spreading the word
Instead of soaking off labels, you can use a blow dryer. Heat it up for a few minutes and then the label peels right off including most of the adhesive. Much quicker and cleaner.
I also find that rubbing any oil on the labels before hand is also really helpful for getting off any leftover adhesive
dont own a blow dryer 😬
Find blow dryers to be too loud, but glad I got options
Just remember to not use blow dryers on plastic, because it can change it's shape from the heat (wanted to do this once to reuse the packaging... big mistake). Also sometimes better than blow dryer is just hot water (don't use on plastic too). And as mentioned oil seems to help (never used it but I saw people using it).
As for myself I discover that some random make-up remover that I found in the house removes the glue so you can also try that (I guess it's because it also contains oil).
This video was so good, I feel like it had tips that were ACTUALLY applicable to most people's lives, like driving home the fact that if there isn't a benefit to something you just won't do it.
Of all minimal / zero waste videos I watched, I felt especially your first step is the best! I like how gentle your approach is towards zero waste ☺️ lifestyle, and actually useful (because it is so doable, even for the community I am living in). Please do more of these videos!
thank you sweetie!
🌳Girl I’m putting the whole damn tree! I def need more of this lol
🌱 I’m trying my best to be environmentally friendly. I have a lot to clean up and change. I am inspired by what you do. Thank you for making this video and getting me motivated! 🤍
Great change begins with intention! Keep up the great work!:)
Yes, I need to get my life together. Over here cleaning the entire house & I had so much crap for the recycle bin🤦🏾♀️💙🌱🌱🌱
I agree, me as well 🌱🌱🌱
🌱🌱🌱 the kind of content I STAN for!!!!
She's so good!
I loved this! I've been wanting to decrease my plastic usage anyway so I'm definitely interested in videos like these! 🌱
I appreciate the acknowledgement that a lot of people will struggle with this and not to push it too far, usually when I watch these videos I feel like I’m being lectured and yes we all need to do better but without companies and bigger policies around sustainability it’s difficult! Thankyou for the cool ideas!
my pleasure 💕
I didn’t even realize being sustainable means less coins sometimes. I’m all for less coins thank you for this video
Already on the 'Kind to the environment' journey, I still have a long way to go but slowly making permanent changes to my lifestyle. Great and encouraging video, I look forward to many more tips 🥰😊👌👍
We're all on a journey of getting there together :)
I so appreciate your emphasis on making sure the changes we make in our life are sustainable for us! And affordable too. And also that if we have something like an electric toothbrush, there’s no need to feel bad about not using bamboo brushes
"Don't just tell them, show them "
That's why I like this video
Can you imagine my small shriek of excitement when I clicked on this video while eating my sweetened mango slices from the bulk packaged section (which I need to cut down on cause plastic) and realized what grocery store you were shopping at (especially when I saw the recycling center at the beginning!!!) I’m so glad I found your channel. Thank you for the content!
That's awesome!
You always add value. No fluff or antics. Thank u.
yw ♥️
when it comes to lower waste berries, lots of farmers’ markets sell them in buckets that you can return to the seller or reuse later on!
Love your videos, style, vibe, and morals. Keep it up girl. I’m always so stoked to see you post a new video! 🌿🤍
tysm 😊
I was waiting for this video fr, your aesthetic is legit goals
I was thinking the same thing! I try to create a nice aesthetic in my videos as well 👌
Can I just tell you how much I appreciate the tone of the video. Not judgemental. Not "I'm better than". Not the "no excuse" shaming those in different positions or unaware/trying to learn & do better. Just factual helpful information. Thank you.
my pleasure 💕
I love how you emphasize being conscious in our decisions..being mindful! This is what I call living intentionally. Thank you! Subscribed so quick!
This was so helpful, especially the first tip about observing your habits first and then replacing.
Well done! Excellent videography, clear, concise, practicle, applicable, information. No fluff or anything unnecessary. Great job girl.
thanks!
This is the best video I've seen about low waste living & transitions. This is the first video I left not feeling guilty about my waste consumption. I'm not 100% plastic-free, I've been transitioning to low/zero waste for almost 3 years (still many products to use and discard of properly before I can go full). Thank you for this, your advice is so so helpful!!!
youre welcome sweetie!
This is such a thoughtful and kind video.
This is the kindest, most helpful video I’ve seen on this topic 🥺💕
Agreed!👏
This is a great video! You make it so assuring throughout touching upon guilt and our pandemic situation. You provided content that feels like this is actually doable and not impossible. Thank you!
Good vid! I’m in the process of becoming more sustainable. A couple things that has helped me thus far: 1. Don’t fall into the zero waste aesthetic trap. There are many DIY projects that can be used at home and may reduce the need to buy products to become more sustainable. 2. community gardens and farmer’s markets can help. I’ve got a tiny garden plot (3x4), doesn’t produce much but it’s so satisfying to grow your own food.
Looking forward to more videos!
I was about to sleep & i saw a pop-up notification of your video so I came here as it is always worth watching your videos so I'm sacrificing my sleep 🌺🌺 I'm your bigggggg fan from far far awayyyyyy 🌎
thank you! ☺️♥️
Haha a true fan! That's awesome. That's when you know the content is great 👍
🌱This is a really accessible, mindful way to approach the topic! Would love to see more!
Accessible sustainability is key!! I focus on that in my videos as well🌿I feel that it's not true sustainability if it's not accessible!
The quality of your videos is consistently high and aesthetic. I love the message that you spread
It really is amazing, and helping so many people! In my videos, I definitely hope to portray the same positivity and quality as she does in her vids👍
I'm new at your channel, but I just love your vibe. It's such a nice refresher to have someone not aggressively push zero waste on you. Thanks for the great tips!
yw!
Very clear and structured!Loved it🥰
What an amazing channel! So informative, helpful and inspiring. Thank you! Cut to me binge watching.
Haha for real! Her vids are so binge-worthy
This is the best low waste guide ever
I like the fact that you stated during the pandemic do your best. A lot of eco-shamers aren't getting that our supply chains are broken and we can only do what we can do and we can only get what we can get. Great video and stay safe.
yes, very broken. i saw video of a farmer dumping thousands of onions because he couldnt offload them to closed businesses (restaurants) and markets. 🤦🏽♀️
She’s so realistic. I love her!
Right?! It's what makes her channel so approachable👏I try to do the same on my little channel as well lol, she's such an inspiration!
would you ever consider making a shop? like an Etsy or something? I think that people (and me personally) would really enjoy that
what are you interested in purchasing? ♥️
@@abetweene home decor!
@@abetweene Reusable bags ❤
@@abetweene ANY OF YOUR DIYs😉
abetweene I would love to buy skincare or even sugar wax if you could find a way to ship it okay! I just love everything you do and want to try it for myself but i dont have the supplies or time to make it 😂
I’m genuinely so happy I found your channel! I’m about to watch literally every video.
Same! Haha it's so good, can't believe I just discovered it even though I also have a sustainable YT channel🌿
Really appreciating the subtitles. It's very easy to feel guilty for our perceived shortcomings during the covid crisis and it's lovely to see reminders that we are all doing our best!
thats all that matters ♥️
Sustainable & Waste Free!!! Trying to transition and this video is very helpful. You're Amazing💕💕
We want a part two🌱🌱🌱
Agreed! Her videos are so informative. I definitely hope to reach as many people as she does through my channel🌿Information about the environment is just so important, and we can reflect that in our lives!✨
I think I'm going to apply this to my every day life
I’m SO UPSET that I JUST now stumbled across your channel!!!!!!! This is the kind of content I’ve needed for so long 😍😍😍😍
So helpful about how to start thinking about it and getting started. Thank you. I appreciate how you call it sustainable and encouraging to make it fit to your lifestyle. A little adds up to a lot.
Also your video is beautiful.
love this type of video, keep'em coming...thnx!
I'm reducing my waste, especially because our new living arrangements do not have definite recycling. Lugging recyclables to my grand's just isn't easy lol 🌱🌱🌱♊♊
Haha that's great motivation to cut down on waste!🌿
Thank you for showing how small things can be changed based on what fits your lifestyle.
my pleasure
Realistic low waste living. How have I never seen your channel? THANK YOU. ❤️
this video is gonna be my new guide for life
Well said👏👏👏
🌱 yes please! This is a great primer for newbies ☺
Yes!! We need more accessible sustainability in the world. Definitely strive for a similar message on my channel✨🌿
One thing I absolutely recommend is buying a clean paint roller tray (the ones with a ramp/slope) and fill it with cold water and put it on top of a shed roof of somewhere high they can reach, they LOVE bathing in it when it's hot, i always see a small family of birds coming to it, make sure to clean and refill the tray, though!
going into my 2nd year but first year on campus. i come from a hispanic home which isn’t particularly concerned about sustainability in all aspects but like many ppl i’ve come to realize the sustainable things we’ve always done on accident.
that being said- preparing to be independent and make these bug choices as a consumer like cleaning products and groceries is super overwhelming. watching videos online helps and im proud of myself for being conscious but ik that there are many swaps i am just not ready for financially and frankly out of convenience so i really appreciate your framing throughout this video it really calmed my anxiety and if anything made me excited for the journey ahead and everything left to learn! so happy i found your channel
congrats! I’m proud of you too 💕way to do your research before you embark on this new chapter 👍🏽
This was such a lovely video! I really liked that you suggested actual hacks that could be applied to anyone, not just bombarding viewers with a bunch of ‘eco’ products and tools they should buy. Can you please talk more about that water flossing device you showed?? I’m very interested in how it works 😲 xx
“Because I’m a Gemini. I do that.” I actually laughed out loud because it’s so true 🤣
"...focus on what you CAN do and not what you SHOULD do."
SIMPLE WISDOM! Love that!
🌱 your videos are always so nice and chill!! sugaring was a nice switch in terms of waste, thank you SO much!!! 💜
You’re so dope boo! Great content.🌱💚✨
You have a little sister that lives in jersey city. I am that little sister 😂😂😂
Miss Nadia L hhahaha Wooww
As someone with disabilities I struggle to make meals to feed myself so like you’ve decided the electric toothbrush is necessary, I’ve had to decide that premade meals is just something I have to live with bc I don’t have the energy to prepare and cook a meal. I’ve started replacing other things as I need them tho. I appreciatethat you mentioned some things that you choose to use bc you think it’s worth the waste so thanks
🌱 I've watched this video a couple of times, I really like the way you explain it, in a non-pressured way. I'd definitely watch any new videos you make about sustainability. They're very informative & set out in a really genuine & accessible way. Thanks for creating this series!
my pleasure
This is an amazing video! I used to support Package Free Shop but I would love if anyone knows of a minority owned low waste shop/resource I can support moving forward.
Interested in this also!
please do share ♥️
@@she2hadthedramathick I finally found a Latina owned low waste shop based in Rhode Island, it is greentenderfoot.com. The prices are really reasonable and it is very down to earth. There isn't a ton of stuff but definitely all the essentials and free shipping $30+
i'm asian and we use bidet sprays instead of toilet paper growing up
I just wet my toilet paper since i still need to wipe dry with something.
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this!!!! is!!!! amazing!!! content!!!! i first discovered your channel because your sugaring videos were so quality and well made. i got absolutely sucked in thanks to your satisfying visuals, beautiful calming voice, and extensive and clearly communicated knowledge. and now to discover to see that you are covering so many topics that i'm passionate about/interested in i feel like i discovered a secret treasure. from a vegan, zero waste aspiring, beauty enthusiant, i just want to say i love what i'm seeing and i just want to tell u how insanely inspiring and pleasant ur content is. continue doing what you're doing because it is a beautiful thing and u are easily one of the best youtubers. u are a gift.
Thank you for this video! I love that your tips are actually useful and you present them in such a non-judgmental manner :) I feel way more encouraged to try these!
my pleasure. happy to hear that it helps 😄
First time I'm watching one of your videos because I'm trying live a more sustainable life, and I just gotta say... your voice is sooo nice to listen to!
thank you!
This was a really good video miss. The editing on point. The tone of your voice. The content. The way you laid it out. Good stuff ty. It’s almost becoming a war within me to switch over to a much more sustainable lifestyle. I can’t in good conscious keep living this way. And I am feeling enriched by wanting to make these changes. I would also like to homestead in a very rural area someday so I will need to live sustainably.
thanks
Your voice is SO soothing, I will play your videos for hours in the background just because it's so calming 💞 your also just such a cool human. Thank you for all the amazing content!
You're 😒
🌱 your voice is low key the most relaxing thing to listen to! Love this video ❤️
Love this! I think there needs to be more young sustainable youtubers like you
I loved this! Beautiful video and message. Also, like you show with the glass jars: one of the most environmentally friendly thing we can do is use what we already have (instead of replacing items that work with new, trendy objects)! There is no need, for example, to buy a new 'zero-waste' cutlery set for eating out, when we can use the good ol' knife and fork we already have at home, just wrapped in a towel. It's ok to keep using the plastic Tupperware for storage, unless it's really damaged. As you say, the point is to purchase less. :)
Seriously you are me, I am you except I have 3 kids who wont let me keep my home aesthetically pleasing like yours. OmG thank you for creating valuable content. I wish you nothing but blessings!!!!
Such a superb video! Where have you been all my life! I've been missing u and never even knew. You are a gem I've found. I feel grateful. So refreshing. I want 2 hug u!
This video was EXACTLY what I needed! Thank you for the book referral and for all the amazing tips!!!! I hope that you will be able to provide more content like this in the near future. 😊 #ABETWEENE #essentialism #sustainable #living
I love this! I tried going all in a couple of years ago, and that much change was overwhelming, so I gave up. Now, I am making one plastic free change per month so I can ease into it.
*plant emoji* - my new favorite UA-cam channel! Your videos are so detailed and so thoughtful!!
i really love how chill your videos are
thanks
Thank you for this video. Feels refreshing that this video is focused on changing mindsets and habits rather than buying new products.
my pleasure
So happy I stumbled upon your video! I've been wanting to incorporate low waste living into my life and your video told me to get it togetherrr. Loved your tips! 🌱❤️
They are so helpful!!
You are literally one of the better vegans out here! I love your soft spoken tone and variety of your page ❤️ 🌱🌱
Yes definitely a part two!!!! 🌱🌱🌱 thank you for sharing this awesome content
Love how realistic these tips are!
Thank you for this video! It’s the only one that has made it zero/low waste living practical.
youre very welcome!
I love those bags for bulk ingredients for the grocery store. I hate having to use plastic for that. I have been recycling much more now, and have also started to compost. I have reduced so much waste by composting.
Being a mother this helps me a lot. I think this just might be my favorite video on YT. Thanks for the tips 🌱
yw!
30 years ago the advice to start slow and don’t make it hard on yourself was safe advice. Today it’s a choice between inconvenience or having a planet to live on.
omg, just discovered your channel, starting with pedicure moments and then realized you are vegan and low waste person as I am!
Thank you for your beautiful videos and take hugs from Russia!
This is the first of your videos that I watch, and I have to say, you are INCREDIBLEEEE, thank you so much for your knowledge and advice. I hope the world creates more people like you
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Love it! Love it! Love it!
I love these type of videos.
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Love this video! I would also add meal prep as a tip, especially if you’re going out (not to eat) otherwise you’ll probably end up eating out do to lack of preparation - saves you money, avoids single use plastics, and it can be healthier too!
Really loved the concept & intention with which you have made this video. Very thoughtful 👍