I think it was really sweet of you to say "I'm sorry it's not vegan". You are just very thoughtful of where your products are coming from and very caring, it's awesome!
i agree. unfortunately a lot of vegans try to tell others that you can't be vegan if you're still using items you already had before that use animal products, but it's a waste to just throw out something that you can still use.
Taki NicalaTea that’s true, but many vegans used to be omnivores and so some don’t throw away items that use animal products (because that would be very wasteful) :)
Leslie A. Goff That’s not true at all, over 80,000 plants. There’s ways for everything:) try to look at life with fresh eyes - if you know what I mean.
I love that you aware of the waste that comes with getting items shipped to you. I think a lot of people forget that part of zero waste/being environmentally friendly.
I like how the comb and brush compliment and clean each other. 😂 This is really a nice video. I do agree that a lot of zero waste videos recommend a specific brand but we can be resourceful and just do with the stuff available locally or even personally. 😊
Only just found your channel in 2019 on my recommended page. I hope you're still planning on doing UA-cam because I want to see more! Your values are great and I'd love to learn some more japanese too!! come back !
I watch a lot of zero waste or low impact videos, but they’re all from people in Europe and America. It’s great to see people from different areas making videos like this! I know if I were to live in Japan I would find it a lot harder to live a low impact lifestyle if I only watched Western based videos because of different customs, like using mostly chopsticks vs using mostly knife and fork. Thank you for helping the whole world to live a more eco friendly lifestyle easier.
@@carolineross1209 no they mean they are a young person who cares about the environment, cause there's a stereotype that young people don't care, but they do, there are plenty of videos online of a younger and older generation of environmental videos. They weren't being ageist if that's what your thinking. XD
OMG I've always been so impressed with Japanese culture. You're like more evolved, more intelligent, more conscientious country, everyone should observe and learn.
@AmeYoru Even at sento, if it's the super sento then they should have a "family bath" which is a private bath tub room, so you'll be able to have some relaxing time with your dream wife ;)
Really nice video. Good to see so many people consciously cutting down even eliminating waste, and hearing different ideas...that the big companies are still allowed to use wasteful packaging is bizarre!
Thank you for making this video! I'd like to see more traditional Japanese zero waste solutions and especially how to fold/use the two cloths as bags etc. Great work!!
It love how you went back to see how people lived more sustainably in the past, I am sure people from all cultures could learn at least something from their ancestors on this topic, if we all came together on the internet to share what we have learned we could make a real difference to the world
I absolutely love this video!! I think its important to look to older cultures who didn't have much so they learned by necessity to have little, reuse everything, and be as resourceful as possible. Many people I talk to say the most 'zero waste' person they know is their grandmother or someone similar. Also the whole 'using what is available' is the key indicator I feel to getting the spirit of zero waste. This is so cute and helpful and while I'm late to the video I can't wait to look more up on your channel!
Good for you for resisting buying a lot of new stuff to live a more zero waste lifestyle! And also for explaining your thought process and the names of things and showing a way of folding furoshiki.
Ooooooh. Interesting seeing different items from what pretty much everyone in this hobby have been recommending! Plus you're continuing the traditional culture this way which is also great!
Dear Millie, thank you for sharing an Asian face for zero waste, & moreover, showing us that we can look into our own homes & traditions for resources to be more mindful of the planet! A few thoughts, to supplement to your/ audience's practice/ philosophy : the fashion industry is discovering that utilizing existing animal-based articles (e.g. grandmother's fur coat) is actually more eco-friendly than producing/ switching all belongings out for new [vegan] products. The idea is reenvisioning & reusing existing resources--always more sustainable than discarding & buying new. While appreciative of, for example, Marie Kondo's philosophy for healthier living, I think it's important for the world to recognize that as much thought needs to go into disposal/ production (full lifecycle) as it goes into clearing a space. Large-scale analogy : "recycling" & deforestation. The story of recycling plastic has created what has become a global pollution crisis, & yet it continues, due to unawareness, desire for convenience & continuation of habit, & fuel by the fossil fuel+plastic industry. It enables us to buy & "recycle" (those of us who try), which has translated ultimately to "buy & pollute (anyway)." As we fill our lands, oceans, food, & air with more, & deforestation & ocean acidification continue, we, along with others living, becoming less equipped to cope with rising CO2/ resulting climate change. The planet is a closed loop--there is always a result for an action. (Bioplastics & other eco-friendly alternatives to pollutants already exist, but are not supported enough. In their absence, & even if they were more popular,) I applaud Millie's approach to sourcing local products rather than shipping (think packaging, which includes elements often unrecyclable, & processing/ delivery, often requiring fossil fuels). Let us all support each other in transparency & thoughtful research & practice of eco-solutions.
Millie, I love your energy! And how beautifully this video gives us a glimpse of Japanese culture. If you decide to make new videos, I'll be here ready to watch! Thank you for putting this type of content out there!
Where are you? I’ve just discovered you and fallen in love with your videos...please make more!! You’re so very sweet, thoughtful and calming. Sending love from Scotland.
I'm also trying to switch to a zero waste lifestyle but sometimes it gets overwhelming, I love your way of looking back to how your ancestors used to live sustainably, I love this series keep going!
I always enjoy watching zero waste journeys they help me stay motivated. I also find it interesting all of the different items people use around the world.
Let me know if you have any specific zero waste video topics you want me to cover :D I'm pretty new to this lifestyle so I wanna know you tips on zero waste too!
I love this! I am from America and I absolutely love how the movement is inspiring people from all around the world! I also am so in love with you Japanese swaps! i also had no idea Japan used to be sooo sustainable! GO JAPANESE CULTURE
wow I hadn’t heard of or seen most of these products and if I did I never knew the name. Such great ideas, especially the ear thing, I’ve never seen another alternative to q-tips!
Please make more Zero waste videos! It's so interesting to see how it can be done in Japan! Defiantly going to take some inspiration from this video! Love it!!
A lot of our trees in australia are turned into pulp and then made into chop sticks for the Asian market. So thank you for thinking as you do. I really like your hints on other topics.
This is so wonderful! I love how you've used common sense and went back and researched things about your culture that work locally and are proven gems lasting generations! Great video!
So happy I've found this video, your intro is exactly how I've been going about acquiring simple living. I'm fascinated with their traditional style of living within simple means. And so have acquired a taste for Japanese housewares, and the lack there of. As an example: I don't own any chairs, but rather floor cushions and a low line square table. I've grown very good at sitting back on my feet - I thought it was going to be really hard and painful to do as I wasn't use to it... but now I am, and can sit on the ground for lengthy periods and not get sore. My back has actually gained strength from practicing new (healthy) body positions. There are some beautiful bento boxes (handmade and used), that I've been scrolling through on Etsy. Plenty of plastic free options. I just need to choose one!
Wow it's so cool you picked up on those floor sitting skills :D I used to perform Japanese Tea Ceremony and we had to sit on my feet for a very long time... I'm pretty sure I can't do it anymore haha Good luck in Australia!
this is great!! not only did I learn a little about your culture but I can't wait to try out these products. thanks for labeling these items. I live in NYC I am sure I can find them.
I love this video Millie! It's so interesting to see the options you have to go zero waste in Japan. I live in australia and luckly there's heaps of stores here selling zero waste essentials but you've inspired me to use what I have instead of going out and getting new things in order to live zero waste :)
Awwww I'm so glad to hear that! Thanks for your sweet comment :) I wish Japan had more zero waste stores too. Oh I definitely want to visit Australia sometime soon!
I love this video! I love that you are embracing traditional and local products and ways of doing things. I think I'm going to look at how we used to do things in Britain too. Thank you for the tips and inspiration! :)
Great video! I live in Japan too, and recently discovered the zero waste/minimalist lifestyle. As you know, almost EVERYTHING here comes in plastic. :( It's hard to reduce. Thanks for your tips. Something that fits nicely in a chopsticks set is a stainless steel straw. Or just ask for no straw. I also love reusable produce bags.
Thanks! I'm quite new to this lifestyle too and Japan had been giving me a really hard time achieving zero waste :0 I'm visiting NY soon so hopefully I can find some of the stainless steel! I'm also thinking of making my produce bag out of tenugui and turn it into a cloth tissue once it's worn out :)
I love your videos so far!!! Really looking forward to more videos about Zero Waste. I love the Furoshiki and Tenugui fabrics!! Regards from Switzerland :)
This was really inspirational. I will look for similar products, if needed, in the future. Also, I really liked the comb and how intuitive you were at using your products for multiple uses!
This was educational and so useful! I definitely want to get a blanket that I could turn into a purse, or see what I could find around my house. Thanks for posting :) im gonna go watch all of your vids now lol
wow i have seen so many zero waste swap videos but this one had competley new alternatives so im super glad you put it up. I think it is definitley easy to get into the mindset of only haveing one way to do zero waste so im glad your dong things differntly that work better for you and where you live.
I’ve heard of people using furoshiki for shopping too. They featured in an Australian magazine years ago now. I love how innovative Japanese culture is and has been in the past. I want to visit so badly!
Awesome video! I lived in Japan for three years and have incorporated many of the Japanese customs. Also you talked about honoring what you have and that is a great way of life. I have chop sticks which I take with me even to restaurants. They are easy to carry and less wasteful. All of your ideas were great. Thanks for posting.
That's great, thanks for sharing. You found the essence of Zero waste and I love that you turn to traditional items of your country. Keep up the good work! :)
Hi Millie! I loved your spin on zero waste. I think it’s great and very sustainable the way you approached switching over to zero waste with traditional Japanese items. Also, you should post more videos! Looking forward to more in the future :) ~ Julie
I've been using a wooden comb for years and I never knew I was supposed to soak it in oil 😯 I'll definitely try that. Thank you for the interesting video.
Oh no I just found your video and got really excited to check out your channel but then I saw that you haven’t posted anything in two years... Would love to hear more about those items in the future!
OMG!! I love u and your videos!!! 😻 but Im obsessed with this one! Recovering japanese traditions to achieve a zero waste live...simply brilliant! thanks for this 🙇 I realy want see more!
You're adorable. Also this is a great video. Very unique and interesting to see zero waste around the world. I feel like all cultures have age old items that keep waste down and it's only our modern lifestyles that make everything unsustainable
Those are all really great swaps and that comb is so beautiful, i love the history behind it! I would love it if you would make a video about furoshiki and tenugui and the many uses!
I enjoy your video ! Living without waste was common in the past, so we can do it too. I can't wait your video about furoshiki, I heard about that in France.
Oh I'm so glad I found this, I'll look for these the next time I'm in Japan!! 😀🎉🎉 I have a tenugi & furoshshiki, but I could really use a hair comb & ear pick! It's great the way zero waste revives traditional items and techniques. Also, you are so gorgeous!! 💖
love this video and the idea of bringing traditional things back! It was very interessting and I learned so muc. thank you! I hope ypu make more videos like this
I feel like its okay to have items that are not vegan if sb is thoughtful, careful and thankful about it. I myself like leather or real fur a lit... but because i don't wanna harm an animal I just buy these things used. Also I feel like real animal products last for a life time, so I sometimes its okay to get sth if its important and longlasting. Its definetly better than eating meat every day :)
Yeah if you buy it used you're not contributing to the demand of production of more items made out of those materials (I would think??) and it would be better to use those items than let them go to waste
I personally won’t ever condone taking of a life just so you can have long lasting shoes. But I was glad she apologized for it not being vegan. Shows that she does care on some level.
Xandria Ravenheart the whole point of buying second hand is that you’re NOT taking a life, you’re not contributing to the original company. She cares more than a little bit if she’s going zero waste in japan.
This is perfect! I am still going through reducing my "stuff" the KonMari way . . . and this is the next logical step. I already use quite a few of the ideas you presented. Looking forward to the Tenugui and Furoshiki video!
Loved this video! I'm interested in going zero waste aswell and am so excited to to some of these things out when I visit Japan later in the year! I would love to see more videos like this! :)
You can find them in Kyoto pretty easily if you have a chance to visit that area :) Let me know if you have any specific things that you want to know in the future video!
Love the hair comb trick. I never oiled mine. I will try this. I was looking for something to wrap my sandwich with other than plastic wrap. The only thing I could think of was furoshiki technique.
Im too broke to buy the so called 'zero waste products', seeing this makes me want to scout my house... Please make more similar zero swaps videos, or any alternatives 🙇♀
Thank you for making this video! Next year I am moving to Japan and I am already wondering what challenges lay ahead of me in terms of reducing waste. I love the comb and I will definitely swap my half-dead plastic brush for it!
I think it was really sweet of you to say "I'm sorry it's not vegan". You are just very thoughtful of where your products are coming from and very caring, it's awesome!
i agree. unfortunately a lot of vegans try to tell others that you can't be vegan if you're still using items you already had before that use animal products, but it's a waste to just throw out something that you can still use.
You really can't have it both ways. If you want to be environmentally conscious you don't use plastic which means natural fibers like horse hair
Taki NicalaTea that’s true, but many vegans used to be omnivores and so some don’t throw away items that use animal products (because that would be very wasteful) :)
Your so sweet of pointing that out! ;)
Leslie A. Goff That’s not true at all, over 80,000 plants. There’s ways for everything:) try to look at life with fresh eyes - if you know what I mean.
I love that you aware of the waste that comes with getting items shipped to you. I think a lot of people forget that part of zero waste/being environmentally friendly.
“i will see you in my next one”
*hasnt posted in 2 years*
Just noticed that too. And I fell in love with her channel. Hope she starts uploading again
This comment is sad yet funny
It’s now three years
she just posted lol
She just uploaded!
Love this video! Great point about finding things or reusing items you have in different ways to prevent more consumerism which is of course wasteful!
Thank you!
I your subscriber so you made my day commenting here :D :D
I like how the comb and brush compliment and clean each other. 😂 This is really a nice video. I do agree that a lot of zero waste videos recommend a specific brand but we can be resourceful and just do with the stuff available locally or even personally. 😊
Only just found your channel in 2019 on my recommended page. I hope you're still planning on doing UA-cam because I want to see more! Your values are great and I'd love to learn some more japanese too!! come back !
Me too! I look her up on Instagram
I watch a lot of zero waste or low impact videos, but they’re all from people in Europe and America. It’s great to see people from different areas making videos like this! I know if I were to live in Japan I would find it a lot harder to live a low impact lifestyle if I only watched Western based videos because of different customs, like using mostly chopsticks vs using mostly knife and fork. Thank you for helping the whole world to live a more eco friendly lifestyle easier.
Your sooo cute.... thank you for being so young and thinking about the environment.
Hahaha You are welcome? ;)
Vicky Jansen are you thanking her for being young?🤨
@@carolineross1209 no they mean they are a young person who cares about the environment, cause there's a stereotype that young people don't care, but they do, there are plenty of videos online of a younger and older generation of environmental videos. They weren't being ageist if that's what your thinking. XD
Me too
japanese minimalism has always interest me, what a informative video thank you for this! you are adorable!
Tell me what you think of this video! :)
OMG I've always been so impressed with Japanese culture. You're like more evolved, more intelligent, more conscientious country, everyone should observe and learn.
@AmeYoru Even at sento, if it's the super sento then they should have a "family bath" which is a private bath tub room, so you'll be able to have some relaxing time with your dream wife ;)
Loved it! good work
Love it. Arigato-gozaimasu!
Thanks!
Really nice video. Good to see so many people consciously cutting down even eliminating waste, and hearing different ideas...that the big companies are still allowed to use wasteful packaging is bizarre!
Millie, where did you go? I want to learn more about how to wrap the fabric into different bags/different uses!
If you're curious Lush Cosmetics sells knot wraps using this furoshiki method and has many tutorials online if you look up lush knot wrap tutorials!
Hej Hannah! She made a video about 5 days ago :) We finally got our bag tutorial
Thank you for making this video! I'd like to see more traditional Japanese zero waste solutions and especially how to fold/use the two cloths as bags etc. Great work!!
It love how you went back to see how people lived more sustainably in the past, I am sure people from all cultures could learn at least something from their ancestors on this topic, if we all came together on the internet to share what we have learned we could make a real difference to the world
I absolutely love this video!! I think its important to look to older cultures who didn't have much so they learned by necessity to have little, reuse everything, and be as resourceful as possible. Many people I talk to say the most 'zero waste' person they know is their grandmother or someone similar. Also the whole 'using what is available' is the key indicator I feel to getting the spirit of zero waste. This is so cute and helpful and while I'm late to the video I can't wait to look more up on your channel!
Good for you for resisting buying a lot of new stuff to live a more zero waste lifestyle!
And also for explaining your thought process and the names of things and showing a way of folding furoshiki.
Ooooooh. Interesting seeing different items from what pretty much everyone in this hobby have been recommending! Plus you're continuing the traditional culture this way which is also great!
This is like the exact reaction I wanted from this video!!! Thanks for saying this my video is now completed :D lol
Dear Millie, thank you for sharing an Asian face for zero waste, & moreover, showing us that we can look into our own homes & traditions for resources to be more mindful of the planet! A few thoughts, to supplement to your/ audience's practice/ philosophy : the fashion industry is discovering that utilizing existing animal-based articles (e.g. grandmother's fur coat) is actually more eco-friendly than producing/ switching all belongings out for new [vegan] products. The idea is reenvisioning & reusing existing resources--always more sustainable than discarding & buying new. While appreciative of, for example, Marie Kondo's philosophy for healthier living, I think it's important for the world to recognize that as much thought needs to go into disposal/ production (full lifecycle) as it goes into clearing a space. Large-scale analogy : "recycling" & deforestation. The story of recycling plastic has created what has become a global pollution crisis, & yet it continues, due to unawareness, desire for convenience & continuation of habit, & fuel by the fossil fuel+plastic industry. It enables us to buy & "recycle" (those of us who try), which has translated ultimately to "buy & pollute (anyway)." As we fill our lands, oceans, food, & air with more, & deforestation & ocean acidification continue, we, along with others living, becoming less equipped to cope with rising CO2/ resulting climate change. The planet is a closed loop--there is always a result for an action. (Bioplastics & other eco-friendly alternatives to pollutants already exist, but are not supported enough. In their absence, & even if they were more popular,) I applaud Millie's approach to sourcing local products rather than shipping (think packaging, which includes elements often unrecyclable, & processing/ delivery, often requiring fossil fuels). Let us all support each other in transparency & thoughtful research & practice of eco-solutions.
Millie, I love your energy! And how beautifully this video gives us a glimpse of Japanese culture. If you decide to make new videos, I'll be here ready to watch! Thank you for putting this type of content out there!
Where are you? I’ve just discovered you and fallen in love with your videos...please make more!! You’re so very sweet, thoughtful and calming. Sending love from Scotland.
Loved your take on zero waste. Less about buying unnecessary new things but more about finding multiple uses for one item!
I'm also trying to switch to a zero waste lifestyle but sometimes it gets overwhelming, I love your way of looking back to how your ancestors used to live sustainably, I love this series keep going!
I always enjoy watching zero waste journeys they help me stay motivated. I also find it interesting all of the different items people use around the world.
Let me know if you have any specific zero waste video topics you want me to cover :D I'm pretty new to this lifestyle so I wanna know you tips on zero waste too!
Really cool video. I love how a lot of traditional deigns are made to be used over a lifetime! Also, the watermelon towel was really cute!
I love this! I am from America and I absolutely love how the movement is inspiring people from all around the world! I also am so in love with you Japanese swaps! i also had no idea Japan used to be sooo sustainable! GO JAPANESE CULTURE
wow I hadn’t heard of or seen most of these products and if I did I never knew the name. Such great ideas, especially the ear thing, I’ve never seen another alternative to q-tips!
I'd love to see more videos from you, Millie. You're seem so nice and authentic. Very genuine and I love the topics you talk about! Come back, please!
Please make more Zero waste videos! It's so interesting to see how it can be done in Japan! Defiantly going to take some inspiration from this video! Love it!!
A lot of our trees in australia are turned into pulp and then made into chop sticks for the Asian market. So thank you for thinking as you do. I really like your hints on other topics.
This is so wonderful! I love how you've used common sense and went back and researched things about your culture that work locally and are proven gems lasting generations! Great video!
This must be so hard in Japan! Everything is plastic there! I am so proud of you and it’s great you can reconnect with tradition !!
So happy I've found this video, your intro is exactly how I've been going about acquiring simple living. I'm fascinated with their traditional style of living within simple means. And so have acquired a taste for Japanese housewares, and the lack there of. As an example: I don't own any chairs, but rather floor cushions and a low line square table. I've grown very good at sitting back on my feet - I thought it was going to be really hard and painful to do as I wasn't use to it... but now I am, and can sit on the ground for lengthy periods and not get sore. My back has actually gained strength from practicing new (healthy) body positions.
There are some beautiful bento boxes (handmade and used), that I've been scrolling through on Etsy. Plenty of plastic free options. I just need to choose one!
It's so hard to find good quality handmade Japanese items in Australia :(
Wow it's so cool you picked up on those floor sitting skills :D
I used to perform Japanese Tea Ceremony and we had to sit on my feet for a very long time... I'm pretty sure I can't do it anymore haha
Good luck in Australia!
this is great!! not only did I learn a little about your culture but I can't wait to try out these products. thanks for labeling these items. I live in NYC I am sure I can find them.
You can DIY most of them too so probably it won't be too hard to get your hands on them ;)
I love this video Millie! It's so interesting to see the options you have to go zero waste in Japan. I live in australia and luckly there's heaps of stores here selling zero waste essentials but you've inspired me to use what I have instead of going out and getting new things in order to live zero waste :)
Awwww I'm so glad to hear that! Thanks for your sweet comment :) I wish Japan had more zero waste stores too. Oh I definitely want to visit Australia sometime soon!
I love this video! I love that you are embracing traditional and local products and ways of doing things. I think I'm going to look at how we used to do things in Britain too. Thank you for the tips and inspiration! :)
I love the Japanese ideas of simplicity and reducing waste! thank you for uploading this video!
Just found this and was hoping to watch the follow-up after, but this seems to be the last video? Hoping you make more!! I learned a lot. :)
very refreshing to hear you and inspiring. I had many gifts given to me by my Japanese friends, so now I know how to use some of these properly
Omg, I LOVE her dimples and her freckles! Sooooo cute!! :D
Great video! I live in Japan too, and recently discovered the zero waste/minimalist lifestyle. As you know, almost EVERYTHING here comes in plastic. :( It's hard to reduce. Thanks for your tips. Something that fits nicely in a chopsticks set is a stainless steel straw. Or just ask for no straw. I also love reusable produce bags.
Thanks! I'm quite new to this lifestyle too and Japan had been giving me a really hard time achieving zero waste :0
I'm visiting NY soon so hopefully I can find some of the stainless steel! I'm also thinking of making my produce bag out of tenugui and turn it into a cloth tissue once it's worn out :)
Awesome! I'm looking forward to more videos and tips. :) And I just ordered some cloth tissues from Etsy.com. Yay!
There’s a bamboo set that comes with fork, spoon, knife, and chopsticks
Wonderful! a nice glimpse into the simpler ways of days gone by.
Wow!! I look it up. I didnt know cloths could be so useful and fold into so many cool ways!! Thank you
I love your videos so far!!! Really looking forward to more videos about Zero Waste. I love the Furoshiki and Tenugui fabrics!! Regards from Switzerland :)
OMG, you are soooooo likable. I don’t know why I was smiling the entire video.
This was really inspirational. I will look for similar products, if needed, in the future. Also, I really liked the comb and how intuitive you were at using your products for multiple uses!
That's so cool, I love that you went back to the traditions of where you are to find solutions :))
This is one of my new favorite videos on zero waste!
This was educational and so useful! I definitely want to get a blanket that I could turn into a purse, or see what I could find around my house. Thanks for posting :) im gonna go watch all of your vids now lol
I'm so in love with your channel, you're so authentic, genuine and sweet, which makes for good youtube videos:~)
Awww Thank you so much!
wow i have seen so many zero waste swap videos but this one had competley new alternatives so im super glad you put it up. I think it is definitley easy to get into the mindset of only haveing one way to do zero waste so im glad your dong things differntly that work better for you and where you live.
You are so sweet, refreshing, and down to earth and it's a joy to learn from you as you're learning! :)
I adore to watch you, Millie. Thank you for your films!
I’ve heard of people using furoshiki for shopping too. They featured in an Australian magazine years ago now. I love how innovative Japanese culture is and has been in the past. I want to visit so badly!
Awesome video! I lived in Japan for three years and have incorporated many of the Japanese customs. Also you talked about honoring what you have and that is a great way of life. I have chop sticks which I take with me even to restaurants. They are easy to carry and less wasteful. All of your ideas were great. Thanks for posting.
I love you looked at traditional items.
Millie, you have such a wonderful screen presence. The camera loves you. This was a lovely and informative video. Arigato 😌
I'm definitely going to do some research about the traditional comb you mentioned, it sounds wonderful.
I loved hearing all of your thoughts ❤️
I love your video! So inspiring :) I'm just starting to transition to zero waste, its great to see the options available from all over the world.
I love your videos, its so sad that you do not make any more. But I understand. You are really smart and real
aaah I can't wait to see more videos from you :) loved your ideas in this one! :)
That's great, thanks for sharing. You found the essence of Zero waste and I love that you turn to traditional items of your country. Keep up the good work! :)
you have to be kidding me, this was her last video NOOOOOO shes soo sweet
pleaseeee upload again!!!!!!
Loved this video so much! I've watched a lot of zero waste videos and this has to be one of my favourites!
Hi Millie! I loved your spin on zero waste. I think it’s great and very sustainable the way you approached switching over to zero waste with traditional Japanese items.
Also, you should post more videos! Looking forward to more in the future :) ~ Julie
I've been using a wooden comb for years and I never knew I was supposed to soak it in oil 😯 I'll definitely try that. Thank you for the interesting video.
Awesome video! I loved seeing some zero waste swaps that were a bit different and the ear cleaner was so interesting!!!
Great video - such an important issue. I would love to see more videos on this subject. I also find traditional craft and artisans very interesting 😊
Thanks for the comment! Do you have any specific thing on zero waste that you want me to talk about in the future video? I'd love to know :D
Love this video! I would love to hear a little more about Japanese zero-waste solutions as well as about daily routine of Japanese people
You are so adorable. 😊 I like what you say about buying from specific brands, and instead looking around where you are and finding a solution . 😁
I love the wooden comb!!
That comb is super cool!!
Oh no I just found your video and got really excited to check out your channel but then I saw that you haven’t posted anything in two years... Would love to hear more about those items in the future!
Love this video. U are such an inspiration to myself and others. Your family must be so proud. Keep it up. Nice smile too.
This is so sweet! I love how you found sustainable swaps that worked better for you personally ❤️
OMG!! I love u and your videos!!! 😻 but Im obsessed with this one! Recovering japanese traditions to achieve a zero waste live...simply brilliant! thanks for this 🙇 I realy want see more!
You're adorable. Also this is a great video. Very unique and interesting to see zero waste around the world. I feel like all cultures have age old items that keep waste down and it's only our modern lifestyles that make everything unsustainable
Awesome ! You are so cute, and so smiley ! ^^ It's a pleasure to watch ! I can't wait for the furoshiki and tenugui video ! :)
Woo is the first video I've watched of you. I've really loved it, is pretty cool to know about other countries items and sustenable ways of life.
that brush seems lovely!
Millie you are just the cutest!! Thank you for introducing me to mimikaki, that is just what I need to replace my Q tips on my own zero waste journey!
Those are all really great swaps and that comb is so beautiful, i love the history behind it! I would love it if you would make a video about furoshiki and tenugui and the many uses!
I enjoy your video ! Living without waste was common in the past, so we can do it too. I can't wait your video about furoshiki, I heard about that in France.
Loved it! I hope you do more of these kind of videos!
Oh I'm so glad I found this, I'll look for these the next time I'm in Japan!! 😀🎉🎉 I have a tenugi & furoshshiki, but I could really use a hair comb & ear pick! It's great the way zero waste revives traditional items and techniques. Also, you are so gorgeous!! 💖
Aww Thank you gorgeous 😘 Those would make a great souvenir! Let me know if you're ever around Tokyo, I might be able to give you a free tour 😉✨
MillieFreckles that's so awesome, thank you!! 🙌🎉🎉
love this video and the idea of bringing traditional things back! It was very interessting and I learned so muc. thank you! I hope ypu make more videos like this
Everytime I watch this video, it makes me so happy
I feel like its okay to have items that are not vegan if sb is thoughtful, careful and thankful about it.
I myself like leather or real fur a lit... but because i don't wanna harm an animal I just buy these things used.
Also I feel like real animal products last for a life time, so I sometimes its okay to get sth if its important and longlasting. Its definetly better than eating meat every day :)
Yeah if you buy it used you're not contributing to the demand of production of more items made out of those materials (I would think??) and it would be better to use those items than let them go to waste
I personally won’t ever condone taking of a life just so you can have long lasting shoes. But I was glad she apologized for it not being vegan. Shows that she does care on some level.
Xandria Ravenheart the whole point of buying second hand is that you’re NOT taking a life, you’re not contributing to the original company. She cares more than a little bit if she’s going zero waste in japan.
@@arianaegan5064 Original company or not, an animal probably died for it. Nothing can justify that.
Xandria Ravenheart it’s better then wasting the animals life ! or taking it in vain by letting them end up in landfills! Also leather is biodegradable
Thank you for this video! It was VERY useful for me living in Kazakhstan. It’s very hard to find smth zero waste here. And ya, you’re too sweet!☺️
Just great vlog, especially because you researched how people in the old time would keep from having wasteful lifestyle. Thank you for sharing Millie.
This is perfect! I am still going through reducing my "stuff" the KonMari way . . . and this is the next logical step. I already use quite a few of the ideas you presented. Looking forward to the Tenugui and Furoshiki video!
I'm glad you like it! I went from minimalism to zero waste as well. It IS a logical step, I love how you phrased that :)
Loved this video! I'm interested in going zero waste aswell and am so excited to to some of these things out when I visit Japan later in the year! I would love to see more videos like this! :)
You can find them in Kyoto pretty easily if you have a chance to visit that area :) Let me know if you have any specific things that you want to know in the future video!
I have watched this video a lot of times, you're so fun to watch!
I really like that you used zero waste swaps from your own culture :)
I think it's great how you found products that represent your culture and don't need to be shipped, or at least not very far.
Love the hair comb trick. I never oiled mine. I will try this. I was looking for something to wrap my sandwich with other than plastic wrap. The only thing I could think of was furoshiki technique.
Furoshiki seems better, but beeswax paper is also an option(:
Love this so much... Please share some more especially on eco- friendly decompostible items
Im too broke to buy the so called 'zero waste products', seeing this makes me want to scout my house...
Please make more similar zero swaps videos, or any alternatives 🙇♀
I am commenting very late. I loved this video. It is very informative, and I liked seeing some of the traditional Japanese items.
Thank you for making this video! Next year I am moving to Japan and I am already wondering what challenges lay ahead of me in terms of reducing waste. I love the comb and I will definitely swap my half-dead plastic brush for it!
I just found this channel.....where has she gone? We need you Millie!