Woman Shares Her Zero Waste Lifestyle Experience
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- Опубліковано 7 січ 2016
- In this video we meet Mailyne, a single mom who has adopted a zero waste lifestyle for almost 1 year to reduce the amount of garbage she sends to landfills and to be part of a sustainable future.
At the grocery store, she uses cloth bags, mason jars, and pillow cases to buy bulk food, produce and bread. She makes all of her personal care products, including toothpaste, deodorant and mouthwash, with the help of a friend. She also uses a safety razor and menstrual cup to avoid buying disposables.
Buying used clothing and toys is her first choice and if she does have to purchase something new, she tries to source items that are sold or shipped without non-recyclable packaging.
Her apartment building does not currently have a compost collection service but she doesn't let that stop her. She brings her bucket to friends places or to her parents house while she waits for a more convenient solution to become available.
Mailyne introduced us to a few innovative zero waste solutions including a binchotan charcoal water filter (it's like a Brita filter without the plastic), compostable bamboo toothbrushes, and reusable beeswax wrap as a replacement for plastic cling wrap (maybe there's a vegan alternative to this?!).
You can follow her zero waste adventures on her blog here:
adreamlivedgreener.wordpress.com
Thanks for watching!
Mat & Danielle
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Imagine the impact on the world if we were all trying only half as hard as this woman is??
+Heather Snapp it would be incredible!!! Thanks for watching =)
@Heather, it will be a beautiful clean human inhabitable place?
I m also doing my bit to reduce waste.. Saying no to plastic
Beautiful woman. Beautiful life.
+elizabeth tresCosas Happy you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching =)
Impressive. That obviously takes a lot of discipline, especially when we live in such a consumer-driven economy, not to mention everything is designed now for convenience. Really insightful interview. Thanks for sharing.
BE AN INDIVIDUAL AND DO YOUR PART. The average person throws out 4lb of trash a day. so think of that per year and go zero wase
The best thing is how she isn’t even pretentious about it. 💚
Her complexion is simply beautiful. Her skin looks glowy and her hair looks strong and shiny. I also doubt she wears makeup. She just looks very natural and healthy. What a very interesting way to live.
Elizabeth R blasian
@Elizabeth R So far all the people I have seen on various blogs n videos who follow zero waste lifestyle look healthy and naturally beautiful.
@@arcturusn9845 Touching your face less is better for it. So less of applying and washing off makeup, less skin irritation, less inflammations... I have noticed. :)
this video inspires me. I like how she uses her trash to create art.
+Vegantastic because nothing anybody else does compares to the mighty vegan.
+Vegantastic She probably is vegan..If she buys mostly produce and fills them with her own bags, then why would she buy packaged meat?
+Eleanor dunbar she could personally go to a farmer for meat, dairy and eggs though and just pack it herself...
But the art is beautiful!
+veryfancydoily she's most likely vegan, if you care that much about the environment there's no reason you'd support animal agriculture which is awful for the earth.
I agree 100% but many zero waste movement's main activists aren't :(
I'm glad I am not the only nutcase out there. No one understands what motivates us. Thanks for the video.
Tom Sawyer A lot of people lack the intensity of compassion.
@@kittynugz Or just passion.
You guys are aware and compassionate, not nutty
In my area it’s hard to live like this because there aren’t many places that recycle
You aren't a nutcase. You are an inspiration.
Her son will be a good leader in the future. I can't wait to see him inspire kids his age. :)
Excelent
The quality of your videos is simply amazing. Thank you for the time you spend making them. I really appreciate them.
+SonofSilas that's nice to hear, thank you so much! :)
+SonofSilas Was gonna say something along those lines! Good work guys! :)
Transforming "waste" into art. It seems to me that this is in some way an analogy for her whole project. There exists this very serious issue of wastefulness in our society. And she manages not only to show that this problem can be solved by her own example but also that something more beautiful can emerge out of it: a more meaningful life. That's art.
:)
+Lukas Guyer that was very well said! Thank you for watching and commenting :)
+Lukas Guyer That is deep. I'm quite sure that I would not have thought of that without you framing it so clearly. Thank you.
+Exploring Alternatives Brava!
Lukas Guyer just 👍. I agree with all you written down. everyone of us should make smthg more than just follow the advertising deals for things that really we don't need but have capacity to have. #thinkpositive
That was what came to mind for me, as well....making everything in life more beautiful and returning to our roots in Nature and having less artificial and prizing a more beautiful, simpler existence.
Mad respect, Mailyne. A single jar of waste in eleven months is an amazing achievement. It'd be a dream for me to meet other earth conscious people like you.
So proud of this compassionate lady
This was my favorite video you've made. Really well put together.
thank you for featuring someone living a zero waste life style :) I adopted a zero waste lifestyle over the summer and can only encourage everyone to give it a go :) 6 months in and not going back :)
+The Minimalist Ninja thank you so much for checking out this video and congratulations on your own zero waste journey. I'm about to go stalk your videos right now :D
Exploring Alternatives
I've still got way to go but I am on the right path! You have such a big audience, I am happy that you featured someone living this life style. it makes it looks absolutely feasible. not does it show that it's doable for singles but for people with kids as well, which is awesome! I am loving your content and congrats to 40k!! :) hahah oi!! :D
I am a minimalist and trying my level best to be eco friendly from not using plastics to composting and I haven't found a single person like me in my town and it's not fun without a social group that has your views :(
I'm not minimalist, but I am vegetarian and trying to be as eco friendly as possible! I have not used a plastic straw in 6 months!
Mailyne, we can all learn from your well directed conviction, you are an inspiration! Exploring alternatives, great job bringing this to us! Unfortunately the world's business model is based on consumption. Change starts with courages individuals wanting to make a positive difference. All the best.
It's a shame how disposable our world is and how much packaging everyday items come wrapped in. Here in China it's really bad, just as an example they wrap apples individually in foam then plastic and then when you buy them they usually use 2 plastic bags to hold the apples because one might break. No one thinks about it.
Atleast the final two bags is in your hands to avoid. Actually you can ditch it whole by buying at the local market. I understand your concern is plastic production & packaging in general, but we can only start with ourselves
That's sad😱
Very inspiring. I attempted to go 100% zero waste last year for my New Year's resolution. Have to say it is really quite difficult to go 100%, particularly for where I live, in the UK. Firstly there are no bulk stores near me (or very few in the UK from what I've found) so everything comes wrapped in something. So I tried to go for wrappings that were recyclable or biodegradable. Some habits were very hard for me to quit - like buying chocolate and occasional crisps which only comes in disposable wrapping, however I did make a lot of big changes.
1. Using only reusable shopping bags and refusing plastic bags in shops
2. Buying loose fruit and veg from the market (not wrapped in plastic from supermarkets) and also investing in a shopping bag with wheel so that I could make the long walk home from the market with heavy fruit and veg
3. Buying a Mooncup and using reusable sanitary products.
4. Using a reusable water bottle
5. Using washable food containers instead of cling film/plastic food bags (still need to do this more than I do)
6. Buying beauty products from LUSH, who use biodegradable wrapping for toothpaste, and a lot of products with either no packaging (shampoo/conditioner bars) or containers that you take back and they recycle for you (free face mask if you do that!)
7. Composting all my organic waste (in a pit I dug out the back of my house)
8. Collecting random items for my 'art box' full of stuff to be creative with for costumes and decorations
Still on the list is to make my own toothpaste, ditch unneccessary products that I cant get in recyclable wrapping, invest in reusable wrapping paper for next Christmas/birthdays!
+Caro Jeffo thanks for watching! It sounds like you've really given zero waste a lot of thought and effort and I'm impressed with all of the changes you've made in your life. I think any waste you divert/avoid sending to the landfill is impressive, even if 100% success is not possible. I know we won't be able to go 100% zero waste because we're always on the road and don't know of all the best places to find bulk food, etc. but I still want to do the best we can.
If you're looking for a replacement for plastic cling wrap, you might be interested in this product Mailyne posted about recently. It's reusable beeswax wrap. You can check it out here: adreamlivedgreener.wordpress.com/2015/12/17/going-on-11-months-whats-new/
Happy exploring!
Exploring Alternatives Thanks for replying to my comment :) That's a good point :D It's great to do the best you can, it's all we can do :) Also thanks for the beeswax idea, you've saved my life! Can't wait to get me some!
Caroline x
Oh I like your compost idea! I will copy that idea thank you :)
I started making cloth bags for Christmas and 🎂 birthday gifts... AND they are reusable!!
Maliyne is inspirational to me. I feel motivated to adapt to this zero waste lifestyle. Thank you for sharing this video! Many wonderful tips.
in awe of what you captured here! she is such an inspiration and you guys are too :) lots of love from berlin xxx
I LOVE that you created a video on zero-waste. Especially focusing on a zero-waster that I haven't had the pleasure to learn from yet (each zero-waster has a different perspective on the lifestyle according to their life situation obviously). I'll definitely check out her blog. My most recent zero-waster that I love learning from is FortNegrita (she has a blog, website, and a youtube channel). Thanks for the video!
You guys rock. Keep on exploring those alternatives!
If I already commented, then I'm sorry but I cannot remember. So.......
It takes a lot of dedication and discipline to live this lifestyle. Bravo!
It's so good to see many people living zerowaste :) I am also a zerowaste enthusiast, taking it step by step everyday
Really appreciate videos like this and people like her! We work hard to be as low waste as possible in our tiny lifestyle. Thanks to you guys for all of the great content you put out! It's always inspiring.
I am so thankful people like you exist and I can only imagine what an amazing little human being you've gifted this world.
'Aligning my values with my actions'--- SO IMPORTANT! Yes Maliyne! Unbelievable how much we all say we care about certain things but go against them all in our day to day consumer purchases! This is such a great video, thank you!
This is the kind of story I need to keep myself motivated to improve on zero waste life
Thank you for sharing! Beautiful video, featuring a beautiful soul. Please keep sharing with the world.
I want to incorporate my 'live with less life' with everything I'm learning at the moment..1:tiny house build, 2: zero waste 3: travel more. 4: vegan for life. Thanks guys.
aligning your values with actions-love it! inspiring person you are Mailyne, thanks for video Exploring Alternatives. i learn so much from channels like yours x
You are inspiring! What a wonderful role model for your child (and for us all).
Been thinking about this a lot lately then you guys post this video. Grateful
Excellent video! Thank you for sharing you did a great job highlighting her story and I have really enjoyed reading her blog. Really got me thinking about the choices I make on a daily basis. San
Fantastic video. I always find it interesting to see the different aspects of life people choose to concern themselves with tightening up on - some are minimalists, some are zero waste, some are holistic, some are fresh/homemade (toiletries, food, etc) some are completely raw, some are completely off the grid, etc. I'm not sure I could (or want to) go as far as Mailyne does, but her story and this video definitely inspires me to do better when it comes to waste, in addition to adopting the life changes I feel spiritually led to (many of which I listed above). Thank you so much for sharing this! Such a great video. :)
I admire this kind of people so much, I would like to adopt this lifestyle too🙏🏻
Ty! This inspires me to go further with my eco preserving lifestyle. I'm a minimalist, but now I'd like to have ZERO WASTE. I recycle and compost, and my daughters love saving the earth too! Great video quality. I appreciate the time you spent to bring the world this message.
thank you for being a utter champion!!!we need more ppl like you !!
Very inspiring! Thanks for sharing her story with us!
This is super cool. Thank your sharing. You have allowed me to see the world in different light, I can make a difference.
This woman is speaks humbly when the fact is she does A LOT. A true inspiration :")
Reusable shopping bags are so easy. Everyone should do it. I love my Trolley Bags I bought online. Pillow cases for fresh produce is an amazing idea and I will be implementing that one straight away. Thanks for the green inspo
You are such an inspiration! Thank you for your daily choices and for documenting your experiences!
I thought about you when I went food shopping and when I took out a bag of garbage. You inspire me.
I love y'alls channel! I live in a self-built tiny house so it is always exciting to see videos you two make about alternative housing and as of Jan. 1st I have been attempting to live a zero waste lifestyle. Can't wait for even more videos. :)
Great video, more people should be doing what this lady is doing.
Love this girl and her way of life such an inspiration
Great quality video. What a beautiful person. Thanks xx
One small step makes all the difference. Very inspirational.
What an inspiration! Thank you for doing what you do!
You inspire me. I'll be checking out more on your blog and on this channel.
You are an amazing person! Keep up the good work!! It's an encouragement for us all!!!
FarmBoy, Karidish and Rainbow foods! This must be west end Ottawa. So I zero waste can be done. This young woman is an inspiration.
I am so inspired. I'll try my best to reduce plastic at home. thanks...I am so proud to see such human, a real human. I imagine how his son will be raised under such eco friendly teaching. Thanks for sharing. May we all soon start such type of era in future. Amen.
I've watched this video a couple of times now. Pretty inspiring stuff.
She's inspirational and makes me realise how much more I could be doing. I need to change where I shop because so many things come pre-packed these days.
this lifestyle is truly amazing. this looks like hard work and rewarding
Thank you for sharing this. I'm also doing greener lifestyle for a year now and your video gives me much inspirations.
All power to you! What an inspiring video.
Wonderful video! Thank you so much for posting this and sharing your zero waste story. Please continue!
Wow--her art is beautiful!!
this is the second time a zero waster has mentioned art supplies and both (her and bea) are simply giving up art... i cannot... i simply cannot. it is my passion, my life, my world, my career, my future, my love. this is so frustrating! hearing her say that she will not buy anymore paint/supplies made my heart sink. :(
Obscura x You think Michelangelo shopped at Michael's and used tube paint? Or did he crack eggs and mix it with jars off loose pigment? She's not giving up art, she's going back to basics in my opinion.
ew, michael's lol. and i'm vegan so no eggs for me- i will definitely be looking into making my own supplies, but i worry over the quality of the art piece along with how long it will last without deterioration. famous pieces are continually touched up because of the previous lack of high quality archival supplies. :x
Obscura x well guess got into the woods and pick flower grass & make her own paints like the famous French artist
Séraphine Louis she was self taught painter
Amazing. In India they make there own colors with different species.
laconja1 i will definitely look into it. unfortunately, i live in a desert so i'm not sure how many pigments i can find. :x
Obscura x yes I just saw a video Zero waste your that lady Bea, who you were talking about she gave away her paints & supplies & made Art from the wax paper the butter was wrapped in Crazy !!! :) in a Cool sir of way
If your interested don't know if you have seen the film about that French painter
It's called Seárphine really Great Movie:)
Mailyne is so inspiring! Thank you for helping us all be more mindful of our actions. The principle of zero waste is very similar to the net zero energy goal in a home. It is fun and fulfilling. I admire Mailyne very much! A true Earth Mother!
this is awesome, she doesn't seem overzealous or weird about what she does, not everyone who is a hippy is a tye-died pothead and this woman is the perfect example of that. You CAN make small choices to improve the world, improving the world a little is better than not improving it at all.
seriously she has got something unique. I'm truly inspired by this video.
Thank you so much.This is a real art,the art of loving nature.
Another inspiring video!! Your editing and production is really good!! And you guys find wonderful people to interview!!
Much respect to her
😊 😊 😊 😊
Wow! She is so inspirational. This is a fantastic video to spread the importance of decreasing the amount of waste we create, as the future is truly looking bleak.
This is so inspiring! Especially after checking out her blog and realizing there are so many places to shop zero waste in Ottawa :)
stickers from fruits and veggies make neat art. i put them on a cardstock board or even just good paper....colleting them through out the year and then I frame the art! the stickers are unique and have good design! ~ they look great in a kitchen or pantry.
She is so awesome! God bless her and her little one. (: I feel motivated and inspired and try to pursue as much to help our Earth. Come on people! Keep doing your part!
Thank you for sharing your life. It helps me a lot.
Very inspiring. Thank you for sharing. I'm going to start reading her blog. 🌺 I'd love to adapt to this lifestyle. We really do have too much waste and it puts stress on this planet. It breaks my heart not to have recycling more accessible in my city. I grew up in Santa Cruz CA where recycling is inforced and easily available. I hope my current city can evolve.
very impressive. I'll work on this lifestyle and reduce waste. I have a weird feeling when I see litter on the floor, or near the sea, I always have to pick t up. I will now recede a lot of my plastic and waste produce. thanks for the amazing and inspiring video.
excellent quality, professional editing, great topic, I love it.
I have so much respect for all of you guys man just being the change you wish to see in the world and being responsible and spreading the message all the while being self sufficient is literally bringing tears of joy to my eyes. I live in school there are alotnof unhappy people j want to live this lifestyle any tips etc for getting started I have no license and not a lot of cash hence I'm 21 but it is inline with my values for nature and respect for people and the earth 🐶🐶🐶🐶
also go vegan. uh bc it's literally the number one ecological thing you can do. the animal agriculture industry is SOOOOO wasteful! it also is killing our planet and ourselves! look up nutritionfacts.org and do some research. it's so easy going vegan too.
Does your son know that his life is different than others ? You are a wonderful teacher for your child x
I.appriciate your. Social work.god.bless you and your children
i could do like 80% but zero is to extreme for me.
That is a great goal!
+KATASTROPHE69S The point is to start to reduce waste and never give up.
+KATASTROPHE69S 80% is also good than nothing
I can do 39%
Be the change you wish to see in the world.
Very nice video. I'm glad more people are embracing the idea of consumer responsibility.
Simply amazing. She is truly inspiring. I will definitely think twice from now on
Awesome job Exploring Alternatives!
This is amazing! I repect that fact that you're living your own values.
Such an inspiration!! I've been wanting to move toward a zero-waste lifestyle and have been making my own deodorant for years. At last year's VegFest, I got 3 reusable cloth bags to use for sandwiches or snacks. Definitely trying to get completely away from plastic.
Awesome video guys, really well made and the music is great too! I have been trying to reduce my waste for the past few months. Stickers on fruit are the worst, I have them plastered all over my fridge. Composting is fantastic, it has reduced so much of the waste in my house. Every city should have compulsory municipal composting I think. Good point about the bananas, I will snatch up the lonely ones from now on!
Love this. That was very well done.
Thats so cool! You go girl!
Trying to do what she has achieve but very difficult, because no store have free packed stuff sold around my area. Thus I try to recycle everything that use or place it in recycle bins. Thanks for tip. My hat's off to the lady for achieve zero waste!
Parents and friends must be very happy!
+Eva Monos you're probably right! Our parents would accept any excuse if it meant a visit with them! :)
This was so helpful! Thank you so much.
I’m really impressed by and thankful for this video. It’s really helpful for me to learn how to live from now on.
Really inspiring! I joined plastic free july last year but this is definitely encouring to do more than that!
+Vicina Lucinda Thanks for watching and congrats on being plastic free!! :)
Keep pushing towards this everyone! Cheers!
Beautiful mother gorgeous young
boy. Found her tips very useful.
Thanks.
Truely inspiring.... I usually carry my own cloth bag for shopping, if the shopkeeper gives me carrybag i will return it....Am using stainless steel and glass containers instead of plastics....
I give my vegetable and garden wastes to neighbor's cattle as feed.... We should do some initiative to save our planet,💪
thank you for sharing this,learned a lot about it
Simply amazing. Thank you for the upload.
You're very welcome, thanks for watching :)
Great video guys. Interesting topic and a beautiful and interesting woman. Also I love the editing and some of the timelapse clips are great for the topic. Cheers from denmark!
This is a great inspiration for starters like me. Keep doing game changing videos for a greener 🌎 :)
We need more people like her. People in my city. TRASH EVERYWHERE! I ran over a lot of bottles while driving on my bike. Tbh you're so beautiful as well as your heart. Recycling a lot of materials :3