I’m currently using all the lotion/ perfume I have. It’s been about a year and a half and I’m still working through it. I feel proud to have patience about it and actually use what I have instead of buying new.
i’m currently going through all of my lotion and body sprays from bath and body works that i bought when i was hyper consuming. pretty sure i’ll be here for the rest of my life LOL
After like 3 years I’m almost winding down my gift lotions/ones i bought before I knew about or had access to more sustainable ones. Same thing with perfume too. Honestly I feel so accomplished whenever I finish up all of any given product or thing so whenever I finish one I get this sense of accomplishment 😂 I have gotten one new lotion (I always like to have one unscented lotion on hand if I want it for various reasons) and I’ve been using a plastic free one for that. But everything else I’m just using up all the ones I’ve accumulated over the years.
ajpadley oh no!!! Now you have to start all over again!! Maybe gift a sustainable lotion to her next time? Could be a good way to open up a conversation about it and maybe make it so in the future you can ask for that kind
On air filters... there is a company called airthreads and the filters are machine washable!!! It is so easy, I would still recommend having 2 for while 1 is in the wash/drying
@Water Wigglier it’s because we didn’t live in that era so this is all we know. And the consequences of our era has came to light only here recently and more awareness more and more each year.
@Water Wigglier yes I grew up bringing groceries home in paper bags and string bags. I even remember when got our first freezer! Before that we did not buy packaged food to heat up like ever. (actually I have not done that for many years either as I would rather cook fresh food anyway). But things changed, and now we have to help re-educate people that they don't need to waste just because they can 🤗
@Lauren Humphrey Be the friend! Talk about your switches and how you do it (in a non-judgemental way) and it will show others that it's possible to do it too! Eg: I started a worm composting bin and that got my mom to start using her area's composting program! Behaviorally people that see others (that they like) doing an action are more likely to start doing that action themselves, so if you make the good you're doing visible, you may pick up a few people on the way ^_^ Then you'll have friends into the zero waste movement!
I’m a big tea drinker and switching most of my teas over from bags to loose leaf tea in infusers and strainers has been great! I get it from my bulk bins. A great perk is it’s so much fresher and delicious. Makes me so happy 😁
I have also switched to using loose leaf teas. Another perk I have found is how relaxing it is to brew a nice cup of loose leaf tea. Watching the leaves unfurl in the infuser is so calming for me, almost like a mini meditation a few times throughout my day.
I never realized I could get even more passionate about tea than I already was but loose leaf is genuinely awesome in so many ways! I actually work at my local natural foods coop and I recommend the loose leaf teas in bulk constantly, and customers always tell me how impressed they are with the quality of them that it really becomes a no brainer if you like tea. I love that a more sustainable option can also just be the better option! That doesn’t always happen so it’s really cool when it does
Not only is it fresher but it’s better quality. The tea used in tea bags is called “tea leaf dust” and it’s basically all the broken bits of tea leaves that fall down the sifters on the tea processing floor and they kinda just.... sweep it all up and bag it and call it a day. Lol So it tends to be lower quality since the small pieces loose their oils more quickly resulting in a tea with less flavor.
Our bulk bins have brand-name snacks in them (I know we are wicked spoiled). But I can get goldfish, Chex mix, Trolli gummies, Jelly Belly jelly beans. So almost all of our snacks are package-free now. Love that. Also: the switch to dropps for laundry and dishwasher pods was *chefs kiss.* We are HUGE dropps stans in this house.
5 Below in the US is great for bulk bin candies. So cool you can get Chex and Goldfish though!!! We also have a store called Fresh Thyme that has a HUUUUUGE bulk section. We get bulk nut butter, nuts, dried fruit, oats, flours, sugars... it’s great!
I'm quite new on my less wasteful journey, and lately I've been guilt-tripping myself into thinking I'm not doing enough (I feel like this is pretty common for most lol). This video helped to rid those thoughts bc I do most of these things already 🙌 can always do more but it's nice to stop and see the changes you already made
This is so true. I just moved out on my own and having to go to Walmart for our first run of soap/ tp etc.(I live in a rural area) made me feel so guilty. Everything was wrapped in plastic with more plastic 😥 even heard a lady excited about dawn dish soap ( I will never buy that junk again). Will definitely be making a ton of swaps once we run out of what I rush bought in store.
@@kaitydoes2185 yea it's difficult to not notice once your eyes are open to it all! Even with commercials and marketing too. I remember when I first brought reusable grocery bags to Walmart close to 10 years ago, and the odd/weird look the checkout person gave me LOLLL but honestly though some of these swaps only seem logical to me
There’s a good book on this called “A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety”, it’ll help you I swear! How to stay motivated, connected to the movement without being overwhelmed!
I realllly want to plant a raspberry bush once I have more outdoor space… it’s practically impossible to buy them without plastic! I also hate plastic beverage bottles… if I HAVE to buy a drink when I’m out, I will splurge for tea or kombucha in a glass bottle and just reuse that for as long as possible.
I found mine from a farmers market. I was talking to one of the vendors about gardening and wanting berries but not wanting to support big business that ships from states away. Anyway, they said give me your number and when we plant out farm we are more than happy to sell you a plant (s) they started it with theirs but had it in a pot i provided and when it was ready they just brought it with them. Maybe thats something you can do.
@@gigglesandhugs5690 Maybe!? I have SUCH limited outdoor space living in an urban neighborhood, but depending how big the pot is, if I find anyone at my local Farmer's Market, that sounds incredible!
My local farmers market sells their berries in open punnets, I just dump them out into my own bag and give them the plastic back 😅 I know a woman that does this in supermarkets too to make a statement, she unwraps her items (that she can't already get plastic free), and hands the packaging back and says "this shouldn't be my responsibility to dispose of". I'm not that brave though!
Post on Craigslist or NextDoor! If I saw something like that in my area, I’d give that person a cane for free! Raspberries are so easy to propagate, it’s practically effortless.
I absolutely love your attitude towards being environmentally conscious. I used to think I couldn't afford to live this way because people always made it seem like it's all or nothing. I've been making small changes in my family over the last two months and I have already noticed a significant decrease in the amount garbage we have. Your videos are super helpful to me as a tight budgeted beginner, so thank you so much!
I live in rural Texas, so food desert as you call it. So, on the things that I can't avoid in plastic, I choose a durable plastic so that I can reuse it to grow plant starts. My tofu for example, I choose a hard plastic container rather than the soft thin plastic.
me too, rural area. I've never seen oats, rice, or beans not in plastic bags. Even for veggies I have to travel further the get to the store that has some things not in plastic, but at my local store everything is wrapped because it's so small and they're trying to preserve freshness. I try to buy the biggest package or one that zips if I can so I can reuse for other things.
Yay! Love learning from you. My mom likes to push products on me (that she doesn’t like)so I’m going through her stash (I feel it’s better to use it then to just have her throw it away) keep making videos 💕 love what you do
Have you heard of Hey Humans at all? Jada Pinkette-Smith started this company for zero waste options and it's only sold at target. They have deordant, body wash, lotion, and toothpaste and I don't think any of the prices exceed $7. From what I can tell it seems like a good affordable option. The apple macha deordant is my fave so far ☺️
Thank you for being so honest about buying fruit in plastic! We eat so much fruit (specifically strawberries and blueberries) and I always feel so bad about how much plastic we use. It’s so refreshing to see a youtuber that promotes eco-minimalism that also understands that zero waste is not 100% realistic
If you have a farmer's market near you, or a community of small backyard farms, you may be able to give those clamshells away (the plastic containers berries come in). We used to do small scale farming for fun, and those things were gold!!
I make videos about zero waste and sustainable beauty and I would love if you would head to my channel and watch some of my content! Let me know what you think!
When buying toothpaste tabs try to get them with fluoride! I tried the lush brand ones for about 6 months and ended up with a cavity because they were basically just baking powder which is afforadable, but not great for long term dental care.
My journey started with a NO buy. I use to be a coupon person so had stock piles. Anyway, i started with using what i had and researching other options for when i ran out. slowly but surely we have gotten down to a lot of sustainable ways and alternatives that just make you feel better. Same is minimizing. I am not buying anything i already have and not replacing anything just because. When i need something i look for the best option.
I make videos about zero waste and sustainable beauty and I would love if you would head to my channel and watch some of my content! Let me know what you think!
Just bought a home and i'm getting ready to buy 3 reusable air filters. Honestly, the cost of the disposable ones are almost equally expensive, and you have to toss them! Madness!
i’d recommend looking into the indie perfume scene!! love supporting small businesses when i can. also on reddit there is a huge community that does swaps/sales so you can buy secondhand (which we know is more sustainable!)
credo beauty has a perfume section on their website so they considered more “clean”, however in regards to packaging i’m not sure about their sustainability. hope this helps!
Essential oils are kinda controversial but the perfume brands likely use them or something similarly wasteful anyway, so you could DIY it, and don't go into excess. I don't know which brands there are in your country but stay away from Young Living, they're a horrible company. Essential oils last a long time as you really don't need to use much to create a blend. Please be very strict with the safety instructions as they are potent chemicals.
I make videos about zero waste and sustainable beauty and I would love if you would head to my channel and watch some of my content! Let me know what you think!
Omg you can refill your oil at Whole Foods 🤯 I’ve never seen that!! Just goes to show you that no matter your “sustainability” level you can always benefit from watching these kinds of videos! Great work Shelbi 💕
Hi! I'd love it if you did a video on the company Fjallraven and whether it's sustainable or not! They speak on their eco-friendliness a lot, and I'd love to know your thoughts!
As far as berries go, my mom found a local fruit stand that will take back and reuse the plastic green holder thingies and a lot of people actually bring them back so that makes me happy, but I only see cherries my local fruit stands🤔
Because of you I switched to WGAC toilet paper, plastic free native deodorant, and thinx underwear. I also use shampoo and conditioner bars now that are totally plastic free. I've been on the market for a dish soap thats plastic free but it can be hard to justify the cost of a plastic free option when the plastic version is 2.99 and the sustainable version is 15.99 for the same amount of liquid :( any cheap options for that welcome 😊 same for laundry, I like the idea of dropps but the cost per load is just hard to justify, especially when I live with my boyfriend who is a strong believer in tide.
@@meadowsmama9423 right! On one hand I get why the pricing is higher - better ingredients, labor, etc. And I'm usually willing to spend a little more on a long lasting item. However, with things like laundry soap and dish soap than run out and need to be replaced every couple of months, the cost really adds up :(
I LOVE this video! I love your statement at the beginning because I often stress myself out over making perfect zero waste decisions. I think this is a great one stop type of video for people looking to explore more into this movement, myself included, and would love to see more like this!
Topo Chico lime is literally the best, I genuinely love it and feel way better about it being in glass. I think it's the fact that it's mineral water instead of just carbonated water that gives it such a unique taste
I wish there were more budget friendly options for zero waste. I live in Ireland and all of the cheapest things are in plastic. We don't really have bulk stores here either, at least not where I live. Also, I wish natural deodorants were cheaper. Most of them cost at least 10 euros and I just can''t afford that regularly.
I am so beyond grateful I discovered your Instagram account and therefore your UA-cam channel. I always thought in the past, "what would be the point of being mostly plastic free like only cutting out plastics by my usual half?" But that quote really hit home, that I can't do all the good in world but the world needs all the good you can do. I really wanted to be zero waste but I know it's just not possible. But I'm so happy that there's so much I can do to still reduce my carbon footprint/be more sustainable and save money. I can't wait to start living eco minimalist! ✨
My boyfriend and I are fortunate enough to have a garden where we can grow our own food starting this year ! We’re want to try and produce as much of our own veggies as possible and buy the rest of them without plastique 😊
I have an idea for a video. I would love to hear your thoughts on children’s toys. I am a mom of a 5 and a 7 year old and the things that they want, and the things that all of their friends have and want, are all plastic. My little pony, plastic dolls and animals and so on. Giving babies plastic free toys was an absolute breeze compared to this! What options are there? Right now we buy and have so many plastic toys, and they all come in plastic packaging as well!!!
Not a mum so I‘m not saying this is the perfect solution. We used to thrift most of our toys and I had a shit ton of plastic toys (also just generally a looot of toys) but they were dirt cheap and mostly almost new. We got new stuff as treats but being able to get more toys for less money and most importantly, being able to choose much more freely and independently what toys we wanted made me feel empowered and grateful. It taught me the value of money too. We also brought back our old toys to thrift stores or gave them to friends and I loved theorizing about what the toys might see in the new places. I used to imagine elaborate stories for all my thrifted stuff. Yes, there were episodes of wanting the newest version of something. Much more often however other kids were jealous of us having more interesting and different toys. I hope you find a solution that works for you and I hope that more sustainable toy brands go mainstream so they’re the trend every kid wants ☺️
@@SinaJulia we do buy some things second hand, but a lot of dolls with hair look awful and ratty when you find them second hand. However, all of our lego is second hand, as well as some sylvanian family things. Hard to find things that are the exact thing the kids wish for though.
@@hwsinc I guess there might be less people bringing toys to thrift stores nowadays because of how our culture evolved to throw away literally everything 🙊 it’s a mine field, raising kids and being gentle to our environment. Props to you for trying your best!
I love having so many things as bars - soap bar, shampoo bar, conditioner bar, household soap bar (which can be grated, put into a container filled with hot water and is great to wash dishes and clean the home!). Also I love using safety razor instead of plastic ones, it shaves so much better!
Hi Shelbi, your videos have been so helpful to me in striving for a more sustainable lifestyle. Thank you so much!! I am wondering if you or anyone else in this community have any recommendations for any Australian based sustainable living channels? So many of your tips are obviously applicable anywhere in the world, but sometimes for more brand-specific information, I'd love to be able to follow some UA-camrs where I live. I have tried searching UA-cam but wasn't able to find any channels like yours.
that's exactly what I'm looking for too, I'd love to see how fellow aussies are smashing out the use of plastic more. let me know if you find good ones?
I've been struggling to find that myself as well. If you're looking for toiletries, cleaning products and random eco friendly products, a good place to start is somewhere like Flora and Fauna. They do stock some plastic packaged products but they have a plastic recycling program where you get $10 off for every box worth you mail back.
I make videos about zero waste and sustainable beauty and I would love if you would head to my channel and watch some of my content! Let me know what you think!
the one problem i have with going plastic free on shampoo is that (1) shampoo bars just...do not work for my hair at all, and (2) finding plastic-free conditioner that meets my ultra specific curly hair needs is not currently possible.
Being chronically ill I buy A LOT of supplements and other convenience purchases because I can't make due with the regular options, but I have a shampoo bar, use a metal razor.
Hi Amalcala.. good for you! I really wanted to use one, purchased one, gave a good try.. and no go! I am Italian American.. so kind of hairy! 😞 my next try is the old fashioned safety razor.. but worried I’ll cut myself! Which I did as a kid when my sister and I tried my Dad’s! 🥺
@@lindasteinbrenner8065 I'm Hispanic so also pretty hairy. Lol I use I mainly on my legs and armpits and have built up a tolerance to it. I do have to make sure to exfoliate so I don't get ingrown hair. I'm also planning next year for my birthday to ask for money only to contribute to laser hair removal at least my armpits. 😆
@@lindasteinbrenner8065 Keep trying. It’s painful for the first four or five times, then it doesn’t hurt. I’ve been using it for over a decade. And since it discourages regrowth, you get to the point you only need to use it once a month! Best device.
For shampoo you don't even have to buy anything fancy that is not available at your regular store. I've never seen Lush Bars at safeway. But, I use Dr. Bronners bar soap. It also doubles as a shampoo, lathers up real well, and cleans hair well also. It also comes in nonsented formula,, light blue baby soap,, for those of us who are allergic to smells. Give it a try.
At my job, we sell shampoo, body wash, dish soap, etc all in bulk. But the bulk container is just a plastic gallon container. I feel like this is just pretending to be sustainable.. it is still a company packaging their product in plastic and then selling it to us. The jugs that they come in often aren't even recyclable. But the customer still gets to pat themselves on the back and feel good about their overpriced shampoo purchase lol
When I was a kid there were never produce bags for your cabbage or carrots etc. So now I just put my stuff in the cart instead of those plastic bags and make sure I wash my veggies.
Hello! I currently can’t be zero waste because I am a teenager.. Y u p. But! I try to do what 8 can to switch from plastic to an echo friendly option. So body bars, shampoo bars, (I can’t find a relatively cheep conditioner bar). I like them WAY better and it saves me money. Also, I use washable makeup wipes. I also have a big cloth makeup wipe thing I use too. My family recycles and composts btw.
Hi! I'm a teen living with my parents too. There are so many things I wish I could change but can't cause my family doesn't want to change things the same way I do. I would recommend the ByHumankind conditioner bar if you haven't tried it yet. It is about $15, but with only using it once a week mine has lasted me 6 months and its going to last me at least another month.
Shelbizleee can You make a video answering question "how to choose a product in the best plastic packaging?". Sometimes it is impossible to buy plastic-free what we need (is unviable in the region we are in, because of economical reasons, or it's an emergency) but there are various options in plastic. I know plastics are not the same but I don't know how to choose the least harmful one. Will be smaller packaging best or some type of plastic? Is color important? Something else?
Thank you so much for all you are doing! I would love to see a video or series on swaps or sustainable products you like that are found at big box stores. I personally do not live near any of the stores like Whole Foods.
I don’t buy sponges! I buy natural lufa! Next summer, I want to grow our own. We just moved into this place, so the garden is a loss for the season. Too much to get done inside 😂
I have an issue with the shampoo/conditioner bars because the ones I have tried are pretty basic (as in, if you just want to literally clean your hair, its maybe okay but also not even all the time, some of them are just bad). The issue is when you have specific needs for your hair, there are just not many alternatives. it also gets very pricey when you have to try out a shampoo bar and then it doesn't work for your hair. Same goes for skincare. For the needs I have to soothe my skin, I was not able to find any alternatives in my area
Also They do have a lotion concentrate bar that you melt into a liquid and put in a reusable bottle by Ethique! They have scented and I scented options! I have very very sensitive skin and it’s reacted just fine! :)
I buy natural cocoa butter from an etsy shop that supports fair wages. Even an 8oz package lasts forever I just cut a chunk off and keep it in a jar and rub it on when I need lotion. Love it
We are gluten free and the only free from pasta I can get hold of in any supermarket is in plastic. There are a few zero waste shops we luckily have access to, but only one has gluten free option and it is way out of our price range at the moment unfortunately. I try to limit our pasta usage to 2 bags (500g) a week.
I have had a zero waste period, shaving routine, mouth routine, and deodorant use thanks to YOU for over 1.5 years. Ditching single use pads and tampons is a GAME CHANGER. I never realized how horrible plastic products make a period until I left them. THANK YOU!!
I make videos about zero waste and sustainable beauty and I would love if you would head to my channel and watch some of my content! Let me know what you think!
I make videos about zero waste and sustainable beauty and I would love if you would head to my channel and watch some of my content! Let me know what you think!
Love your videos and how you break things down so easily 🙏🏻 you’ve made it so much easier for me to be aware of things, have a different mindset, and switch out where needed and most effective for myself ✌🏼🤸🏼♀️💃🏻
Wow! Love the video ! I'm new to "zero waste" and looking for help. So glad I can benefit from your wisdom. Also, wondering where you're located ? I recognizeknow an HEB when I see one ! Lol I'll be bookmarking this particular video to refer to and checking out your others as time permits. Thank you so much for doing this
>Safety Razors >Glass pasta sauce jars (i hoard them) >Twist on lid peanut butter jars (so good for transporting fruit without getting it crushed) >reusable zip lock bags THE MONEY IT HAS SAVED >SILICONE FOOD LIDS!! They actually work! I'm a broke ass uni student, so sometimes i live off soup, soup comes in servings for 2... not 1. So I use my little silicone lid over the top of the can once ive used half of it easy! :D dont need to dirty containers by storing the half i didnt eat! I've used it on my cookie jar when the lid went missing too and it kept all the ants out! plus dont have to spend more money on plastic wraps anymore. >Also Moccona instant coffee, I wait until the bigger 400g ones are on sale and once ive used it all, i have a big air tight glass container which i use for buying on sale nuts and snacks from woolies :D (It's also a sustainable coffee brand)
Have just started my journey to go plastic free. Today, my family brought all kinds of plastic home. ☹️. I then realized that this is going to be an arduous journey, but still very determined.
TMI, but... We don't buy lube in plastic anymore. If you're not using latex condoms (oil+latex=ineffective condom), almond oil in a glass jar is great! It also doubles as a massage oil. 😅
Also with the makeup remover topic- do your research on cleansing balms too! Some balms have micro-plastic in them, I know Clinique’s, Take The Day off cleansing balm has plastic in it😬
Hi Shelbi, could you do a video on how to gently nudge your friends and family into living a more sustainable lifestyle without them attacking you every time you mention something about it? I find it really hard to try to mention to my friends specifically that using plastic bags is bad, over-consuming, unsustainable period routines, wasting food, etc and when I do speak up I get backlash, probably because they know subconsciously that what they are doing is wrong? Or people just don't like being called out? (even if its in a nice way) I feel like my friends are sick of me pointing things out and actively choosing ignorance on their environmental impact. (I have not been mean about it I would like to reiterate) Advice please :(
The last time I was trying to get my friends to be more sustainable they were like, “you’re just one person so it makes no difference, it’s the big companies’ responsibility” I just wanted us to stop buying the nestle brand water bottles at school. We all have reusable water bottles and nestle is a very scummy company
You need to learn to model behavior and disk about these things with excitement and not judgements. If they are curious - they know you're into it and they'll come to you. I don't care how nice you think you're being, they're showing you they don't want to hear it anymore. Do you, don't preach.
I’ve just rewatched this after over a year. I’ve made a lot of small changes without realising how much better I was doing. It’s really cheered me up to know that I’ve made a lot of progress, though there’s still more to do. Thank you Shelbi for your ideas and inspiration!
I don’t like toothpaste. It makes me gag. I buy tooth powder in a glass jar. Unfortunately the lids are plastic but I reuse the jars. They are a very handy size for spices, herbs, leftover homemade salsa, etc.
So I got those same air filters and my husband read the instructions and interpreted that it’s fine to re-insert them while damp, and actually you should not be leaving them in the sun to dry anyway; “Shake out any excess water. Filter may be damp. Reinstall the filter…DO NOT vacuum filter or dry in the sun as damage to filter may occur.” We’ve rinsed them a few times now and never noticed mold! But we also don’t insert them into our furnace, there’s just 2 ceiling spaces where they go in our home! So they could get more air flow/dried out that way? But I don’t what furnace filters are like.
I've switched some of my cleaning & bath stuff to plastic free. My toothpaste (refillable), toothbrush, bar soap, lotion, bathroom cleaner, nail polish remover (refillable) are all plastic free. When you go to a refill shop for the first time you will be in awe. Things I don't know if I can ever cut out are toilet paper & period pads. Since I live with my family I can't cut out all the things I would like to
Hi! Have a question. I live in Sweden, and often the organic friuts and veggies comes in plastic. What is better to choose? Plasticwrapped organic greens or greens that is not organic but have no plastic around them? Sorry for my spelling and grammar..😬
I hate when bulk amounts of an item are in plastic, we eat a large amount of certain items so it's hard to buy a small amount in sustainable package when it's the same cost as 2-3 times these amount in unsustainable packaging. But u picks and freezing have been a lifesaver for reducing my plastic along we joining a vegetable CSA and a grain/bean CSA. Shelby could you do the opposite video where you talk about items you always buy in plastic? (One example I have is nori and spring roll sheets)
I live in China which is the world leader in plastic packaging it seems. I have containers I bring with me for meats, grains, and eggs. I refuse to get plastic for these. My market people look at me weird, but I’m doing what I can.
Do you have any suggestions on what to do with/when to stop using a refillable razor? Because I just bought a new refillable razor a couple months ago when I first started trying to live a more sustainable lifestyle and I hadn’t heard of metal/safety razors yet. Would you recommend keeping the one I have and buying refillable blades/heads for it or getting a safety razor? I’m not sure if donating it would be a good idea either cause I’m afraid they’d probably just throw it away 😬. I’d love to hear what you think I should do!
One solution I found for buying berries: there are places seasonally where you can go and pick berries right where they're grown. If you bring your own containers, you can stock up on them and freeze a bunch of extra to use throughout the year. I haven't put this into practice just yet, but it's definitely a shift I've been thinking about for a while now!
Lol I have so many lotions from trying to find some that won’t irritate my skin.... my feet are gonna be moisturized for YEARS. It’s all “no fragrance” or “eczema safe” so no one is gonna want them lol, no fancy scents
I try to be as frugal as possible but plastic sneaks in everywhere! I live in a rural area and bulk shopping isn't available. I just use less of things in general, simplify every aspect of my consumption, shop much less and reuse or repurpose or compost whatever I can. I have my trash down to one small bag per week. And I am okay with that.
I would try plastic free lotion but i dont think im ever going to get through all the lotion ive gotten as gifts 😂
I’m currently using all the lotion/ perfume I have. It’s been about a year and a half and I’m still working through it. I feel proud to have patience about it and actually use what I have instead of buying new.
i’m currently going through all of my lotion and body sprays from bath and body works that i bought when i was hyper consuming. pretty sure i’ll be here for the rest of my life LOL
After like 3 years I’m almost winding down my gift lotions/ones i bought before I knew about or had access to more sustainable ones. Same thing with perfume too. Honestly I feel so accomplished whenever I finish up all of any given product or thing so whenever I finish one I get this sense of accomplishment 😂 I have gotten one new lotion (I always like to have one unscented lotion on hand if I want it for various reasons) and I’ve been using a plastic free one for that. But everything else I’m just using up all the ones I’ve accumulated over the years.
I was just about to finish a family size bottle I’d been working on for years and my sister gave me a big bottle from bath and body works😵💫
ajpadley oh no!!! Now you have to start all over again!! Maybe gift a sustainable lotion to her next time? Could be a good way to open up a conversation about it and maybe make it so in the future you can ask for that kind
On air filters... there is a company called airthreads and the filters are machine washable!!! It is so easy, I would still recommend having 2 for while 1 is in the wash/drying
This video is a great resource for me to try and figure out what the first swaps I make should be 😄
This was so helpful currently trying to use far less plastic and convincing my significant other to do the same
Do any of y’all watch her videos and think “I wish I had friends that were into the zero waste movement as much as her!” 😅 lol
yep totally!
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@Water Wigglier it’s because we didn’t live in that era so this is all we know. And the consequences of our era has came to light only here recently and more awareness more and more each year.
@Water Wigglier yes I grew up bringing groceries home in paper bags and string bags. I even remember when got our first freezer! Before that we did not buy packaged food to heat up like ever. (actually I have not done that for many years either as I would rather cook fresh food anyway). But things changed, and now we have to help re-educate people that they don't need to waste just because they can 🤗
@Lauren Humphrey Be the friend! Talk about your switches and how you do it (in a non-judgemental way) and it will show others that it's possible to do it too! Eg: I started a worm composting bin and that got my mom to start using her area's composting program!
Behaviorally people that see others (that they like) doing an action are more likely to start doing that action themselves, so if you make the good you're doing visible, you may pick up a few people on the way ^_^ Then you'll have friends into the zero waste movement!
I’m a big tea drinker and switching most of my teas over from bags to loose leaf tea in infusers and strainers has been great! I get it from my bulk bins. A great perk is it’s so much fresher and delicious. Makes me so happy 😁
I have also switched to using loose leaf teas. Another perk I have found is how relaxing it is to brew a nice cup of loose leaf tea. Watching the leaves unfurl in the infuser is so calming for me, almost like a mini meditation a few times throughout my day.
I never realized I could get even more passionate about tea than I already was but loose leaf is genuinely awesome in so many ways! I actually work at my local natural foods coop and I recommend the loose leaf teas in bulk constantly, and customers always tell me how impressed they are with the quality of them that it really becomes a no brainer if you like tea. I love that a more sustainable option can also just be the better option! That doesn’t always happen so it’s really cool when it does
Yes! I have been doing this for a while and it tastes so much better and I can just compost the tea leaves when i'm done!
It's also cheaper
Not only is it fresher but it’s better quality. The tea used in tea bags is called “tea leaf dust” and it’s basically all the broken bits of tea leaves that fall down the sifters on the tea processing floor and they kinda just.... sweep it all up and bag it and call it a day. Lol So it tends to be lower quality since the small pieces loose their oils more quickly resulting in a tea with less flavor.
I love that the thumbnail looks like “don’t use a tampon use a leaf!”
Our bulk bins have brand-name snacks in them (I know we are wicked spoiled). But I can get goldfish, Chex mix, Trolli gummies, Jelly Belly jelly beans. So almost all of our snacks are package-free now. Love that. Also: the switch to dropps for laundry and dishwasher pods was *chefs kiss.* We are HUGE dropps stans in this house.
daaaamn, that's so cool! What store is that??
That would be a game changer for my house! Mom of 3 boys and they EAT Lol
Are you shopping at Winco, I love winco bulk
5 Below in the US is great for bulk bin candies. So cool you can get Chex and Goldfish though!!! We also have a store called Fresh Thyme that has a HUUUUUGE bulk section. We get bulk nut butter, nuts, dried fruit, oats, flours, sugars... it’s great!
@@Shelbizleee Sounds like Winco! They have a large (cheap) bulk section that includes a lot of name brands, especially for candies and snacks.
I'm quite new on my less wasteful journey, and lately I've been guilt-tripping myself into thinking I'm not doing enough (I feel like this is pretty common for most lol). This video helped to rid those thoughts bc I do most of these things already 🙌 can always do more but it's nice to stop and see the changes you already made
This is so true. I just moved out on my own and having to go to Walmart for our first run of soap/ tp etc.(I live in a rural area) made me feel so guilty. Everything was wrapped in plastic with more plastic 😥 even heard a lady excited about dawn dish soap ( I will never buy that junk again). Will definitely be making a ton of swaps once we run out of what I rush bought in store.
I feel the same way.
@@kaitydoes2185 yea it's difficult to not notice once your eyes are open to it all! Even with commercials and marketing too. I remember when I first brought reusable grocery bags to Walmart close to 10 years ago, and the odd/weird look the checkout person gave me LOLLL but honestly though some of these swaps only seem logical to me
Can you talk about 'eco anxiety?', I think a lot of your watchers like myself have experienced it x
There’s a good book on this called “A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety”, it’ll help you I swear! How to stay motivated, connected to the movement without being overwhelmed!
@@kellieyjohnson ohhh I'll check it out tysm!!!
I realllly want to plant a raspberry bush once I have more outdoor space… it’s practically impossible to buy them without plastic!
I also hate plastic beverage bottles… if I HAVE to buy a drink when I’m out, I will splurge for tea or kombucha in a glass bottle and just reuse that for as long as possible.
I found mine from a farmers market. I was talking to one of the vendors about gardening and wanting berries but not wanting to support big business that ships from states away. Anyway, they said give me your number and when we plant out farm we are more than happy to sell you a plant (s) they started it with theirs but had it in a pot i provided and when it was ready they just brought it with them. Maybe thats something you can do.
@@gigglesandhugs5690 Maybe!? I have SUCH limited outdoor space living in an urban neighborhood, but depending how big the pot is, if I find anyone at my local Farmer's Market, that sounds incredible!
@@karolynanderson2033 Oh, i understand. it was just a suggestion to seeing if that was a workable solution for you. Sometimes its not.
My local farmers market sells their berries in open punnets, I just dump them out into my own bag and give them the plastic back 😅 I know a woman that does this in supermarkets too to make a statement, she unwraps her items (that she can't already get plastic free), and hands the packaging back and says "this shouldn't be my responsibility to dispose of". I'm not that brave though!
Post on Craigslist or NextDoor! If I saw something like that in my area, I’d give that person a cane for free! Raspberries are so easy to propagate, it’s practically effortless.
I absolutely love your attitude towards being environmentally conscious. I used to think I couldn't afford to live this way because people always made it seem like it's all or nothing. I've been making small changes in my family over the last two months and I have already noticed a significant decrease in the amount garbage we have. Your videos are super helpful to me as a tight budgeted beginner, so thank you so much!
and I like the idea of doing what you can, and changing your methods one thing at a time. looking back you can see how far you come this way too 😊
The shirt your wearing is beautiful.
I think it would be a great idea to make a video on instances when plastic options are actually more sustainable
I live in rural Texas, so food desert as you call it. So, on the things that I can't avoid in plastic, I choose a durable plastic so that I can reuse it to grow plant starts. My tofu for example, I choose a hard plastic container rather than the soft thin plastic.
me too, rural area. I've never seen oats, rice, or beans not in plastic bags. Even for veggies I have to travel further the get to the store that has some things not in plastic, but at my local store everything is wrapped because it's so small and they're trying to preserve freshness. I try to buy the biggest package or one that zips if I can so I can reuse for other things.
Anyone else want a video on terracycle?
The amount of lotions I received at Christmas smh people must think I'm crusty as hell
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Yay! Love learning from you. My mom likes to push products on me (that she doesn’t like)so I’m going through her stash (I feel it’s better to use it then to just have her throw it away) keep making videos 💕 love what you do
So true! Always better to use what you've already got!❤️❤️❤️
If you have a graveyard of old products like I do I heard Nordstrom has a recycling program for all beauty products now!
Have you heard of Hey Humans at all? Jada Pinkette-Smith started this company for zero waste options and it's only sold at target. They have deordant, body wash, lotion, and toothpaste and I don't think any of the prices exceed $7. From what I can tell it seems like a good affordable option. The apple macha deordant is my fave so far ☺️
They've been trying it out on their personal/vlog channel! :)
@@findingagain I've been meaning to watch their vlog! Just haven't been able to spare the time. Thanks for putting that out there :)
Didnt know they made lotion, I’ll be looking into that next 👀
Thank you for being so honest about buying fruit in plastic! We eat so much fruit (specifically strawberries and blueberries) and I always feel so bad about how much plastic we use. It’s so refreshing to see a youtuber that promotes eco-minimalism that also understands that zero waste is not 100% realistic
If you have a farmer's market near you, or a community of small backyard farms, you may be able to give those clamshells away (the plastic containers berries come in). We used to do small scale farming for fun, and those things were gold!!
I make videos about zero waste and sustainable beauty and I would love if you would head to my channel and watch some of my content! Let me know what you think!
I'm loving the clip of you and your wife laughing while you put on deodorant together. So adorably awkward!😆❤️
When buying toothpaste tabs try to get them with fluoride! I tried the lush brand ones for about 6 months and ended up with a cavity because they were basically just baking powder which is afforadable, but not great for long term dental care.
My journey started with a NO buy. I use to be a coupon person so had stock piles. Anyway, i started with using what i had and researching other options for when i ran out. slowly but surely we have gotten down to a lot of sustainable ways and alternatives that just make you feel better. Same is minimizing. I am not buying anything i already have and not replacing anything just because. When i need something i look for the best option.
I make videos about zero waste and sustainable beauty and I would love if you would head to my channel and watch some of my content! Let me know what you think!
She's so smart. She's just amazing, what a role model.
Just bought a home and i'm getting ready to buy 3 reusable air filters. Honestly, the cost of the disposable ones are almost equally expensive, and you have to toss them! Madness!
Congratulations on buying a home!!!
I know you don’t like to wear perfume @Shelbizleee , but I would love to see some sustainable company’s I could buy from in the future!
i’d recommend looking into the indie perfume scene!! love supporting small businesses when i can. also on reddit there is a huge community that does swaps/sales so you can buy secondhand (which we know is more sustainable!)
credo beauty has a perfume section on their website so they considered more “clean”, however in regards to packaging i’m not sure about their sustainability. hope this helps!
Essential oils are kinda controversial but the perfume brands likely use them or something similarly wasteful anyway, so you could DIY it, and don't go into excess. I don't know which brands there are in your country but stay away from Young Living, they're a horrible company. Essential oils last a long time as you really don't need to use much to create a blend. Please be very strict with the safety instructions as they are potent chemicals.
Lush do a solid perfume, I think it's some sort of wax/oil with essential oils in basically and you rub it on your skin
I make videos about zero waste and sustainable beauty and I would love if you would head to my channel and watch some of my content! Let me know what you think!
I'm surprised your skincare is all plastic free, would love another video on it if it's more than the stuff you mentioned in the collab with Hyram
Omg you can refill your oil at Whole Foods 🤯 I’ve never seen that!! Just goes to show you that no matter your “sustainability” level you can always benefit from watching these kinds of videos! Great work Shelbi 💕
Hi! I'd love it if you did a video on the company Fjallraven and whether it's sustainable or not! They speak on their eco-friendliness a lot, and I'd love to know your thoughts!
As far as berries go, my mom found a local fruit stand that will take back and reuse the plastic green holder thingies and a lot of people actually bring them back so that makes me happy, but I only see cherries my local fruit stands🤔
Because of you I switched to WGAC toilet paper, plastic free native deodorant, and thinx underwear. I also use shampoo and conditioner bars now that are totally plastic free. I've been on the market for a dish soap thats plastic free but it can be hard to justify the cost of a plastic free option when the plastic version is 2.99 and the sustainable version is 15.99 for the same amount of liquid :( any cheap options for that welcome 😊 same for laundry, I like the idea of dropps but the cost per load is just hard to justify, especially when I live with my boyfriend who is a strong believer in tide.
This is my issue. Few Sustainable options that are ridiculously high compared to plastic ones 😩
@@meadowsmama9423 right! On one hand I get why the pricing is higher - better ingredients, labor, etc. And I'm usually willing to spend a little more on a long lasting item. However, with things like laundry soap and dish soap than run out and need to be replaced every couple of months, the cost really adds up :(
Plastic Free is the way to be! 🌱
I LOVE this video! I love your statement at the beginning because I often stress myself out over making perfect zero waste decisions. I think this is a great one stop type of video for people looking to explore more into this movement, myself included, and would love to see more like this!
In case you needed to hear this today, keep doing what you are doing Shelbie. Your content is so helpful. ✌️🌱
Topo Chico lime is literally the best, I genuinely love it and feel way better about it being in glass. I think it's the fact that it's mineral water instead of just carbonated water that gives it such a unique taste
have you ever had topo chico with a twist of grapefruit? soo delicious and refreshing
@@xanhadsell8160 YEEEEES omg it's soo goood
I wish there were more budget friendly options for zero waste. I live in Ireland and all of the cheapest things are in plastic. We don't really have bulk stores here either, at least not where I live. Also, I wish natural deodorants were cheaper. Most of them cost at least 10 euros and I just can''t afford that regularly.
shelbi you look gorgeous in this video!
I am so beyond grateful I discovered your Instagram account and therefore your UA-cam channel. I always thought in the past, "what would be the point of being mostly plastic free like only cutting out plastics by my usual half?" But that quote really hit home, that I can't do all the good in world but the world needs all the good you can do. I really wanted to be zero waste but I know it's just not possible. But I'm so happy that there's so much I can do to still reduce my carbon footprint/be more sustainable and save money. I can't wait to start living eco minimalist! ✨
My boyfriend and I are fortunate enough to have a garden where we can grow our own food starting this year ! We’re want to try and produce as much of our own veggies as possible and buy the rest of them without plastique 😊
I have an idea for a video. I would love to hear your thoughts on children’s toys. I am a mom of a 5 and a 7 year old and the things that they want, and the things that all of their friends have and want, are all plastic. My little pony, plastic dolls and animals and so on. Giving babies plastic free toys was an absolute breeze compared to this! What options are there? Right now we buy and have so many plastic toys, and they all come in plastic packaging as well!!!
Not a mum so I‘m not saying this is the perfect solution.
We used to thrift most of our toys and I had a shit ton of plastic toys (also just generally a looot of toys) but they were dirt cheap and mostly almost new. We got new stuff as treats but being able to get more toys for less money and most importantly, being able to choose much more freely and independently what toys we wanted made me feel empowered and grateful. It taught me the value of money too. We also brought back our old toys to thrift stores or gave them to friends and I loved theorizing about what the toys might see in the new places. I used to imagine elaborate stories for all my thrifted stuff.
Yes, there were episodes of wanting the newest version of something. Much more often however other kids were jealous of us having more interesting and different toys.
I hope you find a solution that works for you and I hope that more sustainable toy brands go mainstream so they’re the trend every kid wants ☺️
Secondhand is a great way to go!
I know Disney just released dolls in plastic free packaging. Although the doll itself is made of plastic, I think that could be a cool alternative.
@@SinaJulia we do buy some things second hand, but a lot of dolls with hair look awful and ratty when you find them second hand. However, all of our lego is second hand, as well as some sylvanian family things. Hard to find things that are the exact thing the kids wish for though.
@@hwsinc I guess there might be less people bringing toys to thrift stores nowadays because of how our culture evolved to throw away literally everything 🙊 it’s a mine field, raising kids and being gentle to our environment. Props to you for trying your best!
I never buy pads anymore I use reusable pads
off topic, but the thumbnail looks like it implies you’re using the leaf instead of a tampon lmao
HAhahaha
I love having so many things as bars - soap bar, shampoo bar, conditioner bar, household soap bar (which can be grated, put into a container filled with hot water and is great to wash dishes and clean the home!). Also I love using safety razor instead of plastic ones, it shaves so much better!
Thank you :)
I use a lot of alternatives already, but i still need to switch to a safety razor. Hope i can make it work
As for shampoo, I have trouble finding medicated shampoo plastic-free ie. lice killing shampoo or anti dandruff shampoo!
Hi Shelbi, your videos have been so helpful to me in striving for a more sustainable lifestyle. Thank you so much!! I am wondering if you or anyone else in this community have any recommendations for any Australian based sustainable living channels? So many of your tips are obviously applicable anywhere in the world, but sometimes for more brand-specific information, I'd love to be able to follow some UA-camrs where I live. I have tried searching UA-cam but wasn't able to find any channels like yours.
that's exactly what I'm looking for too, I'd love to see how fellow aussies are smashing out the use of plastic more. let me know if you find good ones?
@@KoalaGardens I will keep looking and let you know!
I've been struggling to find that myself as well. If you're looking for toiletries, cleaning products and random eco friendly products, a good place to start is somewhere like Flora and Fauna. They do stock some plastic packaged products but they have a plastic recycling program where you get $10 off for every box worth you mail back.
I make videos about zero waste and sustainable beauty and I would love if you would head to my channel and watch some of my content! Let me know what you think!
the one problem i have with going plastic free on shampoo is that (1) shampoo bars just...do not work for my hair at all, and (2) finding plastic-free conditioner that meets my ultra specific curly hair needs is not currently possible.
Ecocollective sells some curly hair specific conditioners! Might be worth checking out
Being chronically ill I buy A LOT of supplements and other convenience purchases because I can't make due with the regular options, but I have a shampoo bar, use a metal razor.
Sometimes buying stuff in plastic is the difference of me taking care of myself or not. Thank you for not vilifying
Another option instead of using a safety razor is an epilator. I love mine.
Hi Amalcala.. good for you! I really wanted to use one, purchased one, gave a good try.. and no go! I am Italian American.. so kind of hairy! 😞 my next try is the old fashioned safety razor.. but worried I’ll cut myself! Which I did as a kid when my sister and I tried my Dad’s! 🥺
@@lindasteinbrenner8065 I'm Hispanic so also pretty hairy. Lol I use I mainly on my legs and armpits and have built up a tolerance to it. I do have to make sure to exfoliate so I don't get ingrown hair. I'm also planning next year for my birthday to ask for money only to contribute to laser hair removal at least my armpits. 😆
@@lindasteinbrenner8065 Keep trying. It’s painful for the first four or five times, then it doesn’t hurt. I’ve been using it for over a decade. And since it discourages regrowth, you get to the point you only need to use it once a month! Best device.
I get the worst rashes from epilators. The safety razor has been great though now I am used to how much pressure to apply
@@lindasteinbrenner8065 it's always awful the first time! Give it another go - I watch telly to distract myself from the pain 😂
Amen to it being hard to find berries without plastic
For shampoo you don't even have to buy anything fancy that is not available at your regular store. I've never seen Lush Bars at safeway. But, I use Dr. Bronners bar soap. It also doubles as a shampoo, lathers up real well, and cleans hair well also. It also comes in nonsented formula,, light blue baby soap,, for those of us who are allergic to smells. Give it a try.
At my job, we sell shampoo, body wash, dish soap, etc all in bulk. But the bulk container is just a plastic gallon container. I feel like this is just pretending to be sustainable.. it is still a company packaging their product in plastic and then selling it to us. The jugs that they come in often aren't even recyclable. But the customer still gets to pat themselves on the back and feel good about their overpriced shampoo purchase lol
When I was a kid there were never produce bags for your cabbage or carrots etc. So now I just put my stuff in the cart instead of those plastic bags and make sure I wash my veggies.
Hello! I currently can’t be zero waste because I am a teenager.. Y u p.
But! I try to do what 8 can to switch from plastic to an echo friendly option. So body bars, shampoo bars, (I can’t find a relatively cheep conditioner bar). I like them WAY better and it saves me money. Also, I use washable makeup wipes. I also have a big cloth makeup wipe thing I use too. My family recycles and composts btw.
Hi! I'm a teen living with my parents too. There are so many things I wish I could change but can't cause my family doesn't want to change things the same way I do.
I would recommend the ByHumankind conditioner bar if you haven't tried it yet. It is about $15, but with only using it once a week mine has lasted me 6 months and its going to last me at least another month.
HiBar are nice shampoo and conditioning bars. If you have a Sprouts in your area, they are sold there.
Shelbizleee can You make a video answering question "how to choose a product in the best plastic packaging?". Sometimes it is impossible to buy plastic-free what we need (is unviable in the region we are in, because of economical reasons, or it's an emergency) but there are various options in plastic. I know plastics are not the same but I don't know how to choose the least harmful one. Will be smaller packaging best or some type of plastic? Is color important? Something else?
I loooovvvere that you always link things for us!!!
I use plastic razors but I have one for 5 years :D
Thank you so much for all you are doing! I would love to see a video or series on swaps or sustainable products you like that are found at big box stores. I personally do not live near any of the stores like Whole Foods.
I don’t buy sponges! I buy natural lufa! Next summer, I want to grow our own. We just moved into this place, so the garden is a loss for the season. Too much to get done inside 😂
I wish my Whole Foods had an oil refill, that would be awesome 😭
I have an issue with the shampoo/conditioner bars because the ones I have tried are pretty basic (as in, if you just want to literally clean your hair, its maybe okay but also not even all the time, some of them are just bad). The issue is when you have specific needs for your hair, there are just not many alternatives. it also gets very pricey when you have to try out a shampoo bar and then it doesn't work for your hair. Same goes for skincare. For the needs I have to soothe my skin, I was not able to find any alternatives in my area
CHeck out ethique!
Also They do have a lotion concentrate bar that you melt into a liquid and put in a reusable bottle by Ethique! They have scented and I scented options! I have very very sensitive skin and it’s reacted just fine! :)
I’d just like to sayyyyy I just ordered Native plastic free deodorant and I’m happy your channel had an impact on making that possible! #lesswastelife
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Do you have a video on your greens in your kitchen?
I LOVE this reminder to not worry so much about not doing enough! We are all enough and we are doing the best we can. 💕
yeah, that was just what I needed to hear too!
You should do a What's in my trash video!
awesome! could you contact AMWAY and tell the,m to go plastic free places!!!
I buy natural cocoa butter from an etsy shop that supports fair wages. Even an 8oz package lasts forever I just cut a chunk off and keep it in a jar and rub it on when I need lotion. Love it
Maybe a link to the shop?
First view?! That’s never happened to me before!
I make my own pasta. I bought a second-hand pasta machine. I don't ever have to buy pasta and the home made one is so delicious!
We are gluten free and the only free from pasta I can get hold of in any supermarket is in plastic. There are a few zero waste shops we luckily have access to, but only one has gluten free option and it is way out of our price range at the moment unfortunately. I try to limit our pasta usage to 2 bags (500g) a week.
I have had a zero waste period, shaving routine, mouth routine, and deodorant use thanks to YOU for over 1.5 years. Ditching single use pads and tampons is a GAME CHANGER. I never realized how horrible plastic products make a period until I left them. THANK YOU!!
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Shelbi is literally GLOWing in this video. The makeup, the hair *chef’s kiss*
I make videos about zero waste and sustainable beauty and I would love if you would head to my channel and watch some of my content! Let me know what you think!
I've been trying to use up everything I have and then I'll be able to switch things out more easily
the plastic free deodorant is a game changer. I thought that was not possible
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Sara who runs my local refill store says I've saved over 200 items of plastic packaging a year!
Your channel makes me feel so empowered! Thank yoooou for this content
I make videos about zero waste and sustainable beauty and I would love if you would head to my channel and watch some of my content! Let me know what you think!
I just bit the bullet and bought Thinx underwear. Day 1 overnight I gave them a try.... MIND. BLOWN. Incredible!! Worth. Every. Cent.
Love your videos and how you break things down so easily 🙏🏻 you’ve made it so much easier for me to be aware of things, have a different mindset, and switch out where needed and most effective for myself ✌🏼🤸🏼♀️💃🏻
PSA!! SKINCARE-NERD-ALERT! Never use makeup whipes! Thank me later! xD DragQueen out
Wow! Love the video ! I'm new to "zero waste" and looking for help. So glad I can benefit from your wisdom.
Also, wondering where you're located ? I recognizeknow an HEB when I see one ! Lol
I'll be bookmarking this particular video to refer to and checking out your others as time permits. Thank you so much for doing this
>Safety Razors >Glass pasta sauce jars (i hoard them) >Twist on lid peanut butter jars (so good for transporting fruit without getting it crushed) >reusable zip lock bags THE MONEY IT HAS SAVED >SILICONE FOOD LIDS!! They actually work! I'm a broke ass uni student, so sometimes i live off soup, soup comes in servings for 2... not 1. So I use my little silicone lid over the top of the can once ive used half of it easy! :D dont need to dirty containers by storing the half i didnt eat! I've used it on my cookie jar when the lid went missing too and it kept all the ants out! plus dont have to spend more money on plastic wraps anymore.
>Also Moccona instant coffee, I wait until the bigger 400g ones are on sale and once ive used it all, i have a big air tight glass container which i use for buying on sale nuts and snacks from woolies :D (It's also a sustainable coffee brand)
Hi I was wondering if you could do a video on sustainable camping with clothing brands, camping equipment and more!!!!!! Please!!
Have just started my journey to go plastic free. Today, my family brought all kinds of plastic home. ☹️. I then realized that this is going to be an arduous journey, but still very determined.
TMI, but...
We don't buy lube in plastic anymore. If you're not using latex condoms (oil+latex=ineffective condom), almond oil in a glass jar is great!
It also doubles as a massage oil. 😅
Also with the makeup remover topic- do your research on cleansing balms too! Some balms have micro-plastic in them, I know Clinique’s, Take The Day off cleansing balm has plastic in it😬
Hi Shelbi, could you do a video on how to gently nudge your friends and family into living a more sustainable lifestyle without them attacking you every time you mention something about it? I find it really hard to try to mention to my friends specifically that using plastic bags is bad, over-consuming, unsustainable period routines, wasting food, etc and when I do speak up I get backlash, probably because they know subconsciously that what they are doing is wrong? Or people just don't like being called out? (even if its in a nice way)
I feel like my friends are sick of me pointing things out and actively choosing ignorance on their environmental impact. (I have not been mean about it I would like to reiterate)
Advice please :(
The last time I was trying to get my friends to be more sustainable they were like, “you’re just one person so it makes no difference, it’s the big companies’ responsibility”
I just wanted us to stop buying the nestle brand water bottles at school. We all have reusable water bottles and nestle is a very scummy company
You need to learn to model behavior and disk about these things with excitement and not judgements. If they are curious - they know you're into it and they'll come to you.
I don't care how nice you think you're being, they're showing you they don't want to hear it anymore. Do you, don't preach.
*speak, not disk
I’ve just rewatched this after over a year. I’ve made a lot of small changes without realising how much better I was doing. It’s really cheered me up to know that I’ve made a lot of progress, though there’s still more to do. Thank you Shelbi for your ideas and inspiration!
I don’t like toothpaste. It makes me gag. I buy tooth powder in a glass jar. Unfortunately the lids are plastic but I reuse the jars. They are a very handy size for spices, herbs, leftover homemade salsa, etc.
So I got those same air filters and my husband read the instructions and interpreted that it’s fine to re-insert them while damp, and actually you should not be leaving them in the sun to dry anyway; “Shake out any excess water. Filter may be damp.
Reinstall the filter…DO NOT vacuum filter or dry in the sun as damage to filter may occur.”
We’ve rinsed them a few times now and never noticed mold! But we also don’t insert them into our furnace, there’s just 2 ceiling spaces where they go in our home! So they could get more air flow/dried out that way? But I don’t what furnace filters are like.
That’s great that native finally switched! I stopped using them years ago because of their plastic but now I might go back to them.
I've switched some of my cleaning & bath stuff to plastic free. My toothpaste (refillable), toothbrush, bar soap, lotion, bathroom cleaner, nail polish remover (refillable) are all plastic free. When you go to a refill shop for the first time you will be in awe. Things I don't know if I can ever cut out are toilet paper & period pads. Since I live with my family I can't cut out all the things I would like to
Hi! Have a question. I live in Sweden, and often the organic friuts and veggies comes in plastic. What is better to choose? Plasticwrapped organic greens or greens that is not organic but have no plastic around them?
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You should try the skincare company cocokind!!! They use flint glass & sugarcane tubes instead of plastic!
I hate when bulk amounts of an item are in plastic, we eat a large amount of certain items so it's hard to buy a small amount in sustainable package when it's the same cost as 2-3 times these amount in unsustainable packaging. But u picks and freezing have been a lifesaver for reducing my plastic along we joining a vegetable CSA and a grain/bean CSA.
Shelby could you do the opposite video where you talk about items you always buy in plastic? (One example I have is nori and spring roll sheets)
I live in China which is the world leader in plastic packaging it seems. I have containers I bring with me for meats, grains, and eggs. I refuse to get plastic for these. My market people look at me weird, but I’m doing what I can.
Do you have any suggestions on what to do with/when to stop using a refillable razor? Because I just bought a new refillable razor a couple months ago when I first started trying to live a more sustainable lifestyle and I hadn’t heard of metal/safety razors yet. Would you recommend keeping the one I have and buying refillable blades/heads for it or getting a safety razor? I’m not sure if donating it would be a good idea either cause I’m afraid they’d probably just throw it away 😬. I’d love to hear what you think I should do!
One solution I found for buying berries: there are places seasonally where you can go and pick berries right where they're grown. If you bring your own containers, you can stock up on them and freeze a bunch of extra to use throughout the year. I haven't put this into practice just yet, but it's definitely a shift I've been thinking about for a while now!
Lol I have so many lotions from trying to find some that won’t irritate my skin.... my feet are gonna be moisturized for YEARS. It’s all “no fragrance” or “eczema safe” so no one is gonna want them lol, no fancy scents
I try to be as frugal as possible but plastic sneaks in everywhere! I live in a rural area and bulk shopping isn't available. I just use less of things in general, simplify every aspect of my consumption, shop much less and reuse or repurpose or compost whatever I can. I have my trash down to one small bag per week. And I am okay with that.
I never buy yogurt in plastic. Berries are tough and it pisses me off. Whatever happened to cardboard?!