Refinery29 Have a bag of reusable materials in your car. Then wherever you go you always will be able to reduce your waste, and don’t need to stress about forgetting your supplies!
While mascara isn't recyclable, a lot of wildlife organizations accept cleaned mascara wands that they then use to help clean the animals that come into their care. While they will end up in landfill eventually, at least they are reused for a period of time.
This etsy shop called CleanFaceCosmetics make my fave and great black or dark brown cake mascara (that you can use for mascara/eyebrow gel/eyeliner gel) that comes in an aluminum tin for you to recycle in the end, and it's delivered in a paper package to recycle. And now Etsy are offsetting carbon emissions with every order you make, it's a dream come true!! 💙😄
it sucks bc if you’re not in a bigger city these products are way harder to find. The government needs to step in and mandate that these companies reuse and make products biodegradable and use less and recycled packaging.
Elainee Martini I only eat fish and turkey at this point and haven’t eaten dairy/any cow products in years. I’m just saying it’s very hard for an individual to make a big difference bc of how large scale these issues are. I will always support anyone trying to live a more green lifestyle and I do my best in my life as well.
YupYup--I was going to say, companies respond to market demand. I understand at first it might add to logistics for shipment, but finding products like these on Amazon (minus the refillable shops) and purchasing them overall tells the market where you want to place your money. When you support and shop small (and green!) the market will respond. It may take a while, but the change will come with each individual that acts on it. Every person makes a large difference, over time :)
You’re right, Ashley, but -in my opinion- everyone should start to do what they can. - Use mobile for taking notes instead of waste paper - Use compact soap instead of liquid - Use reusable bags for shopping - Don’t drink with straw - Discover some DIY beauty hacks - Cook instead of buy prepared meal at the supermarket - Bring your own tumbler to refill around - Do not use paper/plastic for eat and drink I think this is a great way to begin to care more about how we act on this planet, also is from the little steps that changes happen 😉
Zahra Ahmed no that’s not what he/she meant. Zero waste products or products with less packaging are really expensive, so a lot of people who would like to try and use them can’t ‘cause they simple can’t afford them.
Honestly I get it. But sometimes zero waste isn’t so much buying new and more environmentally friendly but just consuming less. If you still use plastic body washes and all that, don’t have 20 different variations of a scent or a collection or something. Stretch that one plastic bottle as long as you can and recycle it if you can. Are there parts of your makeup, skincare, shower routine that you don’t need? Some people don’t need to prime and bake, or don’t need 4 different cleansers. Instead of individual makeup wipes, maybe try oil cleansing and then rinsing and washing off. Buy second hand and make swaps where you can. Like refillable water bottles, reusable bags for shopping, metal or glass food containers, menstrual cups if u can afford the upfront cost etc etc. Honestly just simply being a more conscious consumer is enough sometimes and thinking before you bring anything into your home helps a lot. And a lot of swaps are free/cheap.
It is a massive failing on the part of the media to perpetuate the idea that individuals are responsible for the environmental problems we face. Yes, it’s important to live sustainably. Yes, there are lifestyle changes you can make that make small impacts. But let’s not forget that the bulk of the responsibility falls on industry and policy decisions. We need to start holding companies and industries accountable! Also, the recycling symbol is not a Möbius loop but I appreciate the effort to bring attention to cool math stuff!
Kyle Marie the responsibility is on both. Simply putting it on corporations and the government exempts the consumer too much. We elect these people into office and we tell businesses what to do when we give them our money. There are many changes people can make in their everyday life to reduce their carbon footprint. Yes a lot of the blame lies not with the consumer but 🤷🏾♀️ oh well. While change comes around we still have to do everything in our power to make things better. And most people don’t even bother thinking about doing the bare minimum. So consumers need to do a lot better and do need to be blamed. Because the little we can do isn’t even being done.
@@nairabee245 actually, majority of the blame does falls on the and of the manufactures, since they are the ones making plastic package because is cheaper than doing glass/aluminium/cardboard ones. we didn't have this probelm before, because a lot of products where made with more sutenable packaging, but now, because of the oil industry, who sells barrels of oil super cheap, plastic is everywhere. butthere are other ways to make plastic that is biodegradable (such as plastic made by brazilians with sugar cane).You have to understand that as long as the oil industry is comanding most of the economy, there won't be less plastic on the world. It would not matter if consumers want less plastic,because it will be the only (affordable) option we have.
Faby07aleixo I’m aware where the responsibility falls. And actual responsibility from both corporations and the government in terms of legislation would be great. Until that miracle happens, they’re are plenty of things consumers can do to make things better. Including putting pressure on these institutions to change. My point was that admitting who’s actually responsible doesn’t exempt you from doing your part. Yes it’s not our fault but there’s still a LOT consumers can do and they don’t even do the bare minimum sometimes.
This is an amazing video with an amazing message, and its great that more people are doing this. However we have to recognise that it is the big corporations who need to change, and don't feel guilty if you can't live like this: it's near impossible if you don't live somewhere like NYC or LA. Zero waste can be expensive and while it is a positive message the real change has to be made by amazon and apple etc. who are producing a large amount of waste. All this said it is a great step people are making and I encourage this 100%, but we don't need to blame ourselves for mistakes big corporations are making. :)
FforFreya hey! Great point! As consumers we can also influence these companies with our purchasing power, supporting products and companies that DO make a difference. And another point, that making your own products saves you money (but it costs you time). So it isn’t necessarily more expensive although there definitely is a misconception about this.
the only solution I have in my state I KNOW for sure is to shop at like Lush, and they also recycle all of there pots! They are also very expensive and I would have to drive all the way to town (20-30 miles) to get stuff there.
@@BlackBerryTrees And there's a big misconception that time doesn't = money. For poor people and disabled people, it does! Hell, some could argue that's the case for everyone lol! I digress. There are more people in the world who are busy working to survive that they don't have the luxury to take time to make beauty products. And let's not forget those of us who take longer to do certain tasks (or simply, can't) because we have different levels of mobility. So no, the idea that homemade (beauty) products are more expensive is not a misconception - *it's a fact for a lot of people when you factor in physical labor and time.*
FforFreya Yes definitely! Big corporations and the Government have to step in and make it easier for everyone to live a sustainable lifestyle. It shouldn’t be this difficult and expensive. I actually live in South Korea and the government recently banned Plastic Straws from Coffee Shops and using Plastic Cups when staying in the Coffeeshop and it has made so much impact. All Coffee shops now use cups and glasses, Less straws and paper straws, and personally I found to actually get plastic take out cups way less than before, since its also forbidden to ride the bus with open cups.
you're absolutely right! big business, usually run by many people you will see on the radical side of politics ( think blue) are saying that going green is the new way of life and they only talk and never act. Once they step in and up to make their products and actions more sustainable, the average person will have a difficult time being eco-aware and also not breaking the bank. The government needs to stop letting these companies control and influence them, open their eyes and see what needs to be done in order to be resource-wise, but also economically smart.
I'm really glad you gave this a try. Even though your job is not the most sustainable, it's important that you inform your viewers about how they can cut down on producing waste. Simple things like getting a reusable drink container or not accepting a plastic bag when shopping goes a long way ❤
If you have a bareMinerals boutique nearby they also work with Terracycle. You can bring in any makeup or skincare product and you get rewarded points. The only bad thing is that technically they can only process 5 recyclables per visit because it would equal to having spent $5 in the store, but sometimes the employees will be able to scan more. :-) The program is available across the country, even in California where it’s typically harder to recycle cosmetics.
What about going old school on Mascara and use cake mascara?! I believe Besame Cosmetics which has old hollywood glamour products packaged in reusable compacts. I believe they have a cake mascara.
@@SpiralBreeze it's a great idea! also they could made wands with materials that could be reciclable, like natural bristles and wood or aluminium. It's a pity that the world is still in the hands of oil companies :/
Do you need to be wealthy to be zero waste? What Lauren says is true: this lifestyle can cut costs for some and there is always room for small improvements. That said, it is a luxury to choose to live with less or to choose to repair or reuse or make due. That choice in and of itself represents privilege. I appreciate you making mention of it since that aspect of this lifestyle is often ignored.
Any progress is good progress! It's free to bring your own cup and utensils. You can reuse plastic bags. And if someone can't afford some of these luxury products, one could add an extra day between hair washes, shavings, using less product (as an example, I used to put on deodorant before bed, as but I realized that it was unnecessary, so I stopped), use solid products as much as possible (vs. liquid), etc.
@@cultivatedkale2009 These are excellent tips and great suggestions! 👍It's just important to note things likes using products sparingly is something many folks have to do for different reasons. There's a lot we can learn from one another about being making due and doing without, one of my favourite zero-waste principles!
Terry Pratchett’s boot theory does a GREAT job of illustrating this. One pair of nice, high quality boots will last at least a decade. Buying cheap shoes, and lots of them over that time, will cost way more money but you need to have the startup funds to buy the nice boots. Poor people who need boots right now can’t save for those nice boots, so they keep buying the cheaper option. You can always cut some sources of waste, but-as you said-a Lot of “sustainable” products are luxuries.
some small things that could help -use a reusable cup, straw, bag, etc -don’t eat out as much -thrift shop -compost -recycle -eat less meat -walk more (drive less) -turn off the lights that aren’t necessary -cook at home -buy less stuff in plastic -spread awareness There is so much more we can do this is just some!
Holy smokes I love the recycling programs for personal care stuff, thanks Mi Ann for dropping the links in the description box! We recycle most everything and are lucky to live in a city that has a good recycling program, but razors, beauty products, and shampoo bottles were something we could not do. This is super helpful and I will be showing my partner tonight.
The issue is that if there's one piece of contaminated recycling (like a used pizza box) on the conveyor belt the whole lot gets binned. Not just that one item. Recycling seems sustainable but it really isn't as a single effort of waste reduction.
@@DarkBlueSkys .. a lot of coffee cups from take out are like this, that bonding of plastic and cardboard means it qualifies as neither one in terms of recycling .. sigh ..
Lush does a package free foundation and make up line (even lipsticks) in the UK you can ship which is another thing, but they have great options to reduce waste!
Loved this as usual Mi Anne! I liked that you pointed out that you didn't buy a new toner because you have so many. Reducing your waste is a process and small habitual changes over time make it easer and less overwhelming. Online companies like Follain, Credo, and Thrive Market can give you access to lower waste cosmetic options if you don't live in a city with brick and mortar low-waste stores.
It's not about being 100% zero waste but taking even small steps to reduce your waste. Also being more conscious of what you are buying and doing so mindfully. Every little bit helps. I have been mostly zero waste for over 4 years and I am not 100% and know that I never will be.
Even if you recycle it could and does still end up in the regular trash facilities. Zero waste isnt really obtainable but being low waste is. Just make small changes and then what you can change do.
Lush is working on a conplete zero waste (NO packaging) makeup line, there is a LOT of room for improvement and it isn’t available everywhere yet but they are improving constantly and it’s worth it for the Earth!
Lush UK has zero waste makeup that can be shipped internationally in cardboard, cellulose (compostable), and compostable packing peanuts. Its really cool!
Yes! Love this. I have been switching to more low waste products. It’s been so daunting to think about totally changing my ways. But changing as I go through my products is the best way I’ve been able to switch. My current problem is food waste. I’ve got to figure out somewhere to take my food waste since I’m in an apt and don’t really wanna try to create my own compost here. I think it’ll just be too messy! Love this video, definitely love seeing this stuff.
You can see if your apartment complex might look into hiring a compost service to pick up compost for the residents-- get a petition going and show them that theres demand. or you could see if theres a private compost service that you could pay for individually. also you could keep a big tupperware of compost in your freezer and than take it to a compost place near your if there is one!
There IS a way of composting for apartments, an under-the-sink bin with worms. The worms eat the compost and their poo is VERY good for planting in .. just a thought.
cotton dress shirts, cut into rounds and sown together also work as eco-friendly cotton pads (also fun to have mix and match patterns). Thanks for sharing all these options!
This is a great idea but living in nyc myself for my entire life i realized that unpackaged food, makeup, households products and etc are really expensive. If you make enough to think these package-less products are cheap, then good for you for helping the planet but in all honesty most families are working from paycheck to paycheck and will buy what they can afford. If they can afford $3 chicken in plastic then they going to get it. They won’t care about the planet if they’re trying to survive
@Carol Machiatto I agree with you especially about the food cause that's what I do bo but personally alot of the makeup products not readily available in my area plus they are expensive especially for someone of my skin tone. I do what I can but I cannot justify spending that kind if money when I need that money to live.
@@talisabrown1585 Of course not everyone has the time to, but it's a lot cheaper to make your own products. I don't personally wear makeup or use beauty products myself, but I know others who are also zero waste saved money by making their own makeup.
That's exactly why it makes me sad when people don't talking about the privilege of zero waste or low waste, minimalist life styles. Company's also need to bear the burden as they are creating the waste.
Zero waste is definitely cheaper when it comes to cosmetics. There are so many DIY recipes out there and it costs a fraction of the price of anything you can buy.
Everyone needs to take their own small steps in zero waste. Don’t feel pressured to change ur entire life around. If there are things u just can’t live without due to all kinds of reasons.. look into other things u can live without. Not everyone can live zero waste in this time. But we can at least all try to make some changes
lush have solid foundations called slapsticks, they also have solid concealers, highlighters and refillable lipsticks. These products are available online and in some select stores such as Liverpool, Poole, Oxford street, Birmingham - not sure about other countires.
KeepingItNatural on Etsy has a great cake-style mascara that dries well, doesn't melt or flake, is buildable and lasts forever. The packaging is plastic free. I highly recommend!
If you dont live somewhere that has a refillable soap dispenser you can also use bar soap that is packaged in paper! Usually local artisan soap stores sell their soaps with either no packaging or wrapped in paper since its handmade
Or even just bar soap from the super market that’s packaged in cardboard and not shrink wrapped! My local Walmart sells single bars of dove soap, and it’s just the soap and the recyclable box. I’ll normally by three or four at a time instead of getting the multipacks that are kept together with thin plastic
Thank you for this video! I love the fact that many people in different industries are trying to lower their plastic use and/or educating themselves and other!! One tip for conditioner to make it easier to use is to cut it/slice it, mix it with water and put it into a bottle (a glass bottle/jar or even a plastic bottle if you have one already).
We're quite fortunate in the UK that our most of our local councils provide each household with a bin for normal waste and one for recycling free of charge & in my case they pick them up on alternate weeks. Some councils will even provide a box for glass bottles & jars or one for garden waste like hedge trimmings. But there isn't enough information about local recycling drop off points though.
Kjaer Weiss has the best full coverage foundation that is zero waste! The first reusable (beautiful packaging) foundation is very pricey but then the refill is not as bad- standard to high end makeup prices. The makeup falls under the European formulation standards which is another pro- could definitely track it down in NYC - as well as online.
Thank you for bringing up the bit of not purchasing a toner because you already have so much you could use. The funny thing is, zero waste is becoming a marketing trend, people end up buying more containers (for example), when they already have perfectly good plastic container at home they could use. Or "I need a new eco friendly handmade blush!" -- No, you already have one. Finish that first. We generally buy too much of everything. Truthfully, it IS very daunting where to start. I personally started with my own closet, and I still do a purge almost every 3 months. I still think I have too much, yet at the same time, I don't want to throw to get rid of them because then, I end up buying.. again. Makeup became easier because it has expirations. I also realized there were shades and colors that were so gorgeous but doesn't get any use. I gave them away or sold them. And this made me realize people are open to 2nd hand stuff! Eventually, I take notes of what I have and not be tempted to buy more. It's just about getting used to saying to self, "nah I already have one or two of those" x
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU SO MUCH for talking about this. It's so wonderful to see an organization such as Refinery29 with such a huge following bringing this up. It's pushed so much to the wayside with our current makeup-on-the-internet obsessed culture and what seems like hundreds of beauty gurus telling us to BUY BUY BUY. Thanks for being one of the firsts to finally tell people to wake up.
oh no kidding, there is a video on that very item .. it's horrible to see children underground digging out this stuff .. so we can have sparkly eye lips cheeks .. sigh
Pacifica Beauty has a great recycling program for some of their non-recyclable products. These products are then turned into other things. Their products are affordable and better for the environment too!
For anyone wanting to know a more sustainable way to dispose of your mascaras, many ocean/general wildlife rehabilitation centers use them to clean smaller/more sensitive creatures. You have to thoroughly clean them, which you can just soak in a sink full of dishsoap and then package up and send to them (or just drop them off if you're close to one) and they'll use them for ages!
Thank you for this great video! The best way to start reducing waste without spending too much on package free products would be to use up everything that you already have. Especially for make up and beauty products, it can take several months before using them up, as Mi Anne was mentioning when talking about her toner in this video. This makes the transition to low waste lifestyle much easier :)
check out zao organic makeup for mascara! they're sustainable and their mascara, as well as many of their other products, are refillable. They have a ton of really interesting products, from eye primer to lip pencils. And it's all pretty affordable, and packaged in bamboo!
Lauren has been such an inspiration, I have been following her since the very beginning. When you see people who walk the talk and thriving by doing so, helps motivate all of us! My feedback to you is that you don't have to buy refillable bottles and containers, but repurpose already owned bottles with pipes, glass containers etc.
For the cleansing balm from Lush called Gritty Politti you have to remove whit a cotton pad wet, or a sponge, but not just with water because is oil based, so is not water soluble! And for the foundation try the one from Lush in solid version, is plastic free!
It’s easy if the market feeds this idea, for now is do your best ! Think twice before buying things and your mind set will do the rest! Loved the video and understand why I liked your vibe before.
I always recycle. Might try that eyeliner. Also you can also donate your mascara wands to organizations that help save animals from oil spills. They use the wands to clean the oil and pests from the animal’s fur.
I had an internship with TerraCycle my last semester of college and it really was a great environment to work in, not only did I learn a lot for my field (PR) but it pushed me to want to work for environmental companies or atleast incorporate those habits into my life more (I've always been like that too and it drives me nuts how terrible of a job local municipalities do of accepting materials).
This vidoe is spreading good information about how the world is suffering from all these plastics in the world and how is easy to forget how much products we actually own personally and as a whole in society. This video it's great showing all the possible companies we should lean on / get our products from just wish it was more accessible to people.
You could also get every single one of those products at lush that's actually packaging free. I mean their makeup kinda sucks, but everything else is great. They have sulfate free shampoos now, naked face oils are great, you can really create a full skin and hair care routine without any plastic involved
Elate has a a foundation called the uplift foundation; it’s packaged in a glass container with a bamboo top. It’s amazing coverage! The only thing I don’t like is that it’s not refillable like their other products but at least the packaging can be upcycled. Also you can swap out mascara tubes for the besame cake mascara- it’s an old fashioned way of putting on mascara and it is water Soluable meaning it is kept dry and you use a few drops of water to activate it into a mascara. This thing will last you way longer than any mascara! And when you’re done with the cake you can buy the refill and keep the packaging. Thanks for the suggestion in the sunscreen cuz I was really scratching my head trying to locate a zero waste swap for that.
Give Besame cosmetics a try for mascara! They're mascara "cakes" that come in an aluminum tin and then when you use it all (which would have to take soooo long), you just order a refill cake and put it in your original tin for storage!
you guys need to check more lush makeup out! they have naked options for pretty much everything, including foundation! it’s not available in all stores, but you can deffo get it online :)
Try the Besame cake mascara. Comes in a metal tin and it's super lengthening. There are also tons of zero waste mascaras (and foundations and other makeup) on Etsy.
check this brand out Ellana Mineral Cosmetics! its a makeup brand from the Philippines that practices the zero waste life. What you do is that you buy their metallic palette and/or their jars to place the makeup that comes in paper packaging and individual aluminum pans
Woooo thanks Mi-Anne! I'm really happy to see this kind of video on Refinery 29, it's such an important conversation to be having, especially in the beauty world! Hope to see MORE
It’s a very expensive option, but the Curator mascara from Hourglass is a lower waste option. You have to buy the metal wand separately from the mascara, but you can keep it forever (if it somehow became damaged you could recycle it since it’s stainless steel). The mascara is supposed to last six months, not three and I can confirm mine is three months in and still fine with plenty in the little bottle. Once it’s empty I’m going to see if I can clean it out so I can recycle it. Even if I can’t, it’s way less plastic than traditional mascaras. If the Besame mascara held up to moisture better I’d use that with the wand. That’s probably the closest to no waste you could get for mascara.
There is pan options for mascara. It comes in a tin and you can wet your mascara brush and then run in onto the tin then apply. It isn't waterproof but the tin lasts forever and some places will refill the tin. I bought mine on Etsy USA
This was awesome! Thank you for conducting an experiment that not everyone can afford to do and for sharing your findings with the general public. You rule! 🌎
Have you checked out what lush is doing? In the UK they have their own naked makeup, including lipstick that you can put into old lipstick tubes or buy a new one and reuse that. They also sustainably and ethically source all the ingredients they use. And that’s just for makeup - they also have naked skincare, and their black pots can be turned back in to the store to be melted down to make more black pots and such.
For people talking about expensiveness of zero waste products, It's a lot about investment too. Many products I own will last me a long long time. Also saves the hassle of restocking often. ex: safety razor (gonna last me years) reusable wax food wraps, gonna last a year maybe a bit more. So it's also important to think about the product in terms of its life span! A lot of these items are just higher quality too, giving an overall higher quality experience beyond just 'aesthetic'
The best zero waste foundation, contour, highlight is from Maskcara beauty! they come in metal pans that are recyclable and reusable and u can keep filling your palette with refills of the products!
I recently got Elate bronzer and lipstick and I'm obsessed! I also just got an eco friendly deodorant that can be refilled. I'm a makeup hoarder and I'm trying to get better and make better choices when it comes to beauty products.
I've been trying to zero-wasteify my beauty routine, so thank you for filming this video! Hopefully it encourages more people to shop sustainably for beauty!
My favourite low waste swaps and easiest for me was bamboo toothbrushes and a safety razor. It’s actually really fun because when I mentioned to my dad that I was looking at safety razors he actually left and came back with my grandad’s old spare Gillette razor from the 40s. It’s gold and adorable and compact and I love it. Surprisingly the age of it didn’t hit me until I was watching a Time Team episode and they dug up almost the exact same razor from an old WWII trench in France!
Zao does bamboo packacking -foundations, liner, concealer , lipsticks and mascaras and have refills. PuroBIO has some refills. Antonym comes in bamboo and Colour Caramel does some refills, i have heard Veg Up and PHB Ethical Beauty is low plastic/waste but i have never tried them. Also Besame (an some other companies ) do solid mascara that double up as liner.
If you're looking for a more sustainable mascara try looking into cake pan mascaras!! I know that Besame makes one, im not too certain on the refills but im sure that would be an option. Youre not going to get as much pay off like with a tube mascara, but I think its worth the little sacrifice!
I have started using The Organic Skin Co. products. Similar to Elate, you can get a compact and "pods" that are in metal tins. They ship in recyclable wrappings; no plastic. Very good products. I have cream eyeshadow, cheek/lip cream, and concealer so far. Plan to get highlighter and try the powder shadow eventually.
You can make your own eyeliner and foundation! I have yet to make my own since I don't need it at the moment but it's something pretty cool to look into.
Using cushion foundations are really good since a lot of them are refillable so you keep the plastic and only throw away the sponge. innisfree is awesome maybe check that out for foundation??
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Refinery29 Have a bag of reusable materials in your car. Then wherever you go you always will be able to reduce your waste, and don’t need to stress about forgetting your supplies!
@@mayapedersen6841 Love this!
Get wash clothes to replace paper towels.
Refinery29 use the lush slapstick foundation 👍xx
Using makeup with sustainable packaging
While mascara isn't recyclable, a lot of wildlife organizations accept cleaned mascara wands that they then use to help clean the animals that come into their care. While they will end up in landfill eventually, at least they are reused for a period of time.
+nicolesigmon Thanks for letting us know!
Wands for Wildlife is one of them!
If you live in the east coast the Appalachian wildlife refuge takes them!!😊
This etsy shop called CleanFaceCosmetics make my fave and great black or dark brown cake mascara (that you can use for mascara/eyebrow gel/eyeliner gel) that comes in an aluminum tin for you to recycle in the end, and it's delivered in a paper package to recycle. And now Etsy are offsetting carbon emissions with every order you make, it's a dream come true!! 💙😄
Thank you for sharing
it sucks bc if you’re not in a bigger city these products are way harder to find. The government needs to step in and mandate that these companies reuse and make products biodegradable and use less and recycled packaging.
Ashley Miller then stop eating meat. That’s one way you can help
Elainee Martini I only eat fish and turkey at this point and haven’t eaten dairy/any cow products in years. I’m just saying it’s very hard for an individual to make a big difference bc of how large scale these issues are. I will always support anyone trying to live a more green lifestyle and I do my best in my life as well.
Sephora sells a few of these, elate os an online store with affordable shipping.
YupYup--I was going to say, companies respond to market demand. I understand at first it might add to logistics for shipment, but finding products like these on Amazon (minus the refillable shops) and purchasing them overall tells the market where you want to place your money. When you support and shop small (and green!) the market will respond. It may take a while, but the change will come with each individual that acts on it. Every person makes a large difference, over time :)
You’re right, Ashley, but -in my opinion- everyone should start to do what they can.
- Use mobile for taking notes instead of waste paper
- Use compact soap instead of liquid
- Use reusable bags for shopping
- Don’t drink with straw
- Discover some DIY beauty hacks
- Cook instead of buy prepared meal at the supermarket
- Bring your own tumbler to refill around
- Do not use paper/plastic for eat and drink
I think this is a great way to begin to care more about how we act on this planet, also is from the little steps that changes happen 😉
I wish zero waste products were more affordable though.
Yh u would think that less packaging would mean less price
Hajira S. Try Etsy !
Zahra Ahmed no that’s not what he/she meant. Zero waste products or products with less packaging are really expensive, so a lot of people who would like to try and use them can’t ‘cause they simple can’t afford them.
Yeah can’t afford.
Honestly I get it. But sometimes zero waste isn’t so much buying new and more environmentally friendly but just consuming less. If you still use plastic body washes and all that, don’t have 20 different variations of a scent or a collection or something. Stretch that one plastic bottle as long as you can and recycle it if you can. Are there parts of your makeup, skincare, shower routine that you don’t need? Some people don’t need to prime and bake, or don’t need 4 different cleansers. Instead of individual makeup wipes, maybe try oil cleansing and then rinsing and washing off. Buy second hand and make swaps where you can. Like refillable water bottles, reusable bags for shopping, metal or glass food containers, menstrual cups if u can afford the upfront cost etc etc. Honestly just simply being a more conscious consumer is enough sometimes and thinking before you bring anything into your home helps a lot. And a lot of swaps are free/cheap.
I really appreciate mi anne and refinery29 giving attention to zero waste and sustainable products well done 👍
+harliewalden-meredith YAS!
Harlie Walden-Meredith thank you so much for the feedback Harlie! So appreciate it
It is a massive failing on the part of the media to perpetuate the idea that individuals are responsible for the environmental problems we face. Yes, it’s important to live sustainably. Yes, there are lifestyle changes you can make that make small impacts. But let’s not forget that the bulk of the responsibility falls on industry and policy decisions. We need to start holding companies and industries accountable!
Also, the recycling symbol is not a Möbius loop but I appreciate the effort to bring attention to cool math stuff!
you can do that through your purchases tho
Kyle Marie the responsibility is on both. Simply putting it on corporations and the government exempts the consumer too much. We elect these people into office and we tell businesses what to do when we give them our money. There are many changes people can make in their everyday life to reduce their carbon footprint. Yes a lot of the blame lies not with the consumer but 🤷🏾♀️ oh well. While change comes around we still have to do everything in our power to make things better. And most people don’t even bother thinking about doing the bare minimum. So consumers need to do a lot better and do need to be blamed. Because the little we can do isn’t even being done.
@@nairabee245 actually, majority of the blame does falls on the and of the manufactures, since they are the ones making plastic package because is cheaper than doing glass/aluminium/cardboard ones. we didn't have this probelm before, because a lot of products where made with more sutenable packaging, but now, because of the oil industry, who sells barrels of oil super cheap, plastic is everywhere. butthere are other ways to make plastic that is biodegradable (such as plastic made by brazilians with sugar cane).You have to understand that as long as the oil industry is comanding most of the economy, there won't be less plastic on the world. It would not matter if consumers want less plastic,because it will be the only (affordable) option we have.
Faby07aleixo I’m aware where the responsibility falls. And actual responsibility from both corporations and the government in terms of legislation would be great. Until that miracle happens, they’re are plenty of things consumers can do to make things better. Including putting pressure on these institutions to change. My point was that admitting who’s actually responsible doesn’t exempt you from doing your part. Yes it’s not our fault but there’s still a LOT consumers can do and they don’t even do the bare minimum sometimes.
@@nairabee245 agreed, but is still ingenuity thinking that consumers asking for less plastic will make a multibillionaire industry change.
This is an amazing video with an amazing message, and its great that more people are doing this. However we have to recognise that it is the big corporations who need to change, and don't feel guilty if you can't live like this: it's near impossible if you don't live somewhere like NYC or LA. Zero waste can be expensive and while it is a positive message the real change has to be made by amazon and apple etc. who are producing a large amount of waste. All this said it is a great step people are making and I encourage this 100%, but we don't need to blame ourselves for mistakes big corporations are making. :)
FforFreya hey! Great point! As consumers we can also influence these companies with our purchasing power, supporting products and companies that DO make a difference. And another point, that making your own products saves you money (but it costs you time). So it isn’t necessarily more expensive although there definitely is a misconception about this.
the only solution I have in my state I KNOW for sure is to shop at like Lush, and they also recycle all of there pots! They are also very expensive and I would have to drive all the way to town (20-30 miles) to get stuff there.
@@BlackBerryTrees And there's a big misconception that time doesn't = money. For poor people and disabled people, it does! Hell, some could argue that's the case for everyone lol! I digress. There are more people in the world who are busy working to survive that they don't have the luxury to take time to make beauty products. And let's not forget those of us who take longer to do certain tasks (or simply, can't) because we have different levels of mobility. So no, the idea that homemade (beauty) products are more expensive is not a misconception - *it's a fact for a lot of people when you factor in physical labor and time.*
FforFreya Yes definitely! Big corporations and the Government have to step in and make it easier for everyone to live a sustainable lifestyle. It shouldn’t be this difficult and expensive.
I actually live in South Korea and the government recently banned Plastic Straws from Coffee Shops and using Plastic Cups when staying in the Coffeeshop and it has made so much impact. All Coffee shops now use cups and glasses, Less straws and paper straws, and personally I found to actually get plastic take out cups way less than before, since its also forbidden to ride the bus with open cups.
you're absolutely right! big business, usually run by many people you will see on the radical side of politics ( think blue) are saying that going green is the new way of life and they only talk and never act. Once they step in and up to make their products and actions more sustainable, the average person will have a difficult time being eco-aware and also not breaking the bank. The government needs to stop letting these companies control and influence them, open their eyes and see what needs to be done in order to be resource-wise, but also economically smart.
small change is better than no change :)
I'm really glad you gave this a try. Even though your job is not the most sustainable, it's important that you inform your viewers about how they can cut down on producing waste. Simple things like getting a reusable drink container or not accepting a plastic bag when shopping goes a long way ❤
+sanam We're so glad you enjoyed! Thanks for leaving a positive comment! :)
Sanam thank you so much, Sanam. I really appreciate it. I’ve been really enjoying learning more about how to live more sustainably!
Lauren is so drop-dead gorgeous. I need to know if her hair and skin are he result of genetics and if not: what are her secrets because I’m obsessed!
She has videos on her channel about her hair and skincare routine :)
That's what clean-eating will do for ya
If you have a bareMinerals boutique nearby they also work with Terracycle. You can bring in any makeup or skincare product and you get rewarded points. The only bad thing is that technically they can only process 5 recyclables per visit because it would equal to having spent $5 in the store, but sometimes the employees will be able to scan more. :-) The program is available across the country, even in California where it’s typically harder to recycle cosmetics.
+lauraneuzeth Good to know! :)
What about going old school on Mascara and use cake mascara?! I believe Besame Cosmetics which has old hollywood glamour products packaged in reusable compacts. I believe they have a cake mascara.
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It’s how mascara used to be made so companies should just go back to that. Keep your favorite wand and you’re set.
@@SpiralBreeze it's a great idea! also they could made wands with materials that could be reciclable, like natural bristles and wood or aluminium. It's a pity that the world is still in the hands of oil companies :/
Yes, and they now offer refills for the black cake mascara as well!
It's also Vegan!
You high fiving your cat was my favorite part of this video
ahahaha .. thought I was the only one that was going to comment on that! Gooooood kitty ..
Actually, for a zero waste option you could try brick mascaras. They're what came before tube mascaras and are definitely a more zero waste option
Do you need to be wealthy to be zero waste? What Lauren says is true: this lifestyle can cut costs for some and there is always room for small improvements. That said, it is a luxury to choose to live with less or to choose to repair or reuse or make due. That choice in and of itself represents privilege. I appreciate you making mention of it since that aspect of this lifestyle is often ignored.
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Any progress is good progress! It's free to bring your own cup and utensils. You can reuse plastic bags. And if someone can't afford some of these luxury products, one could add an extra day between hair washes, shavings, using less product (as an example, I used to put on deodorant before bed, as but I realized that it was unnecessary, so I stopped), use solid products as much as possible (vs. liquid), etc.
@@cultivatedkale2009 These are excellent tips and great suggestions! 👍It's just important to note things likes using products sparingly is something many folks have to do for different reasons. There's a lot we can learn from one another about being making due and doing without, one of my favourite zero-waste principles!
@@elspethchalmers8061 agreed!
Terry Pratchett’s boot theory does a GREAT job of illustrating this. One pair of nice, high quality boots will last at least a decade. Buying cheap shoes, and lots of them over that time, will cost way more money but you need to have the startup funds to buy the nice boots. Poor people who need boots right now can’t save for those nice boots, so they keep buying the cheaper option. You can always cut some sources of waste, but-as you said-a Lot of “sustainable” products are luxuries.
some small things that could help
-use a reusable cup, straw, bag, etc
-don’t eat out as much
-thrift shop
-compost
-recycle
-eat less meat
-walk more (drive less)
-turn off the lights that aren’t necessary
-cook at home
-buy less stuff in plastic
-spread awareness
There is so much more we can do this is just some!
Great tips. Thank you for sharing
3:05 this is a perfect example of someone talking over you when your expressing your thoughts.
I notice that too. So rude
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yeah, that REALLY threw me off for a moment!
Really glad to see that a bigger channel like this is shining some light on sustainability. Keep up the good work pls :)
Holy smokes I love the recycling programs for personal care stuff, thanks Mi Ann for dropping the links in the description box! We recycle most everything and are lucky to live in a city that has a good recycling program, but razors, beauty products, and shampoo bottles were something we could not do. This is super helpful and I will be showing my partner tonight.
FINALLY! I literally stopped watching a lot of beauty channels because I’ve stopped tempting myself to purchase more and more
Don’t forget to mention that soiled cardboard, such as greasy pizza boxes, *can’t* be recycled!
And plastic containers usually need to be rinsed and any labels removed!
On this, they can be composted in Canada 😊
The issue is that if there's one piece of contaminated recycling (like a used pizza box) on the conveyor belt the whole lot gets binned. Not just that one item. Recycling seems sustainable but it really isn't as a single effort of waste reduction.
Also cardboard that goes in the freezer is often coated in a thin layer of plastic and cannot be recycled. So you got to check
@@DarkBlueSkys .. a lot of coffee cups from take out are like this, that bonding of plastic and cardboard means it qualifies as neither one in terms of recycling .. sigh ..
Lush does a package free foundation and make up line (even lipsticks) in the UK you can ship which is another thing, but they have great options to reduce waste!
I'm so happy this video addressed greenwashing and the fact that not all plastic is recycled. Thank you!
Loved this as usual Mi Anne! I liked that you pointed out that you didn't buy a new toner because you have so many. Reducing your waste is a process and small habitual changes over time make it easer and less overwhelming. Online companies like Follain, Credo, and Thrive Market can give you access to lower waste cosmetic options if you don't live in a city with brick and mortar low-waste stores.
+raeweaver Thanks so much for these tips!
I’ve literally been watching videos about living a zero-waste lifestyle this whole weekend! This is perfect!
+nicolemarinez Omg, yay!!
Refinery29 u sound like you’re 6
It's not about being 100% zero waste but taking even small steps to reduce your waste. Also being more conscious of what you are buying and doing so mindfully. Every little bit helps. I have been mostly zero waste for over 4 years and I am not 100% and know that I never will be.
Even if you recycle it could and does still end up in the regular trash facilities. Zero waste isnt really obtainable but being low waste is. Just make small changes and then what you can change do.
It's so inspiring.. but why cosmetic companies don't take there products package back like mascaras and lipstick tubes ?? This would help..
Some companies do, LUSH and The Body Shoppe. But you're totally correct, beauty companies should be offering to recycle their empty containers.
@@parkedawn good to know that someone is doing it , I will consider switching to the body shop mascara , I hope its good.
Sarah S yes for lush it says on the label that if you bring back 5 containers/ pots you will get a free face mask
Also, Back 2 Mac program, if you take back 5 empty containers they'll give you a free lipstick :)
lilah b started a program and they will take any brand
Lush is working on a conplete zero waste (NO packaging) makeup line, there is a LOT of room for improvement and it isn’t available everywhere yet but they are improving constantly and it’s worth it for the Earth!
Lush UK has zero waste makeup that can be shipped internationally in cardboard, cellulose (compostable), and compostable packing peanuts. Its really cool!
Yes! Love this. I have been switching to more low waste products. It’s been so daunting to think about totally changing my ways. But changing as I go through my products is the best way I’ve been able to switch. My current problem is food waste. I’ve got to figure out somewhere to take my food waste since I’m in an apt and don’t really wanna try to create my own compost here. I think it’ll just be too messy! Love this video, definitely love seeing this stuff.
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You can see if your apartment complex might look into hiring a compost service to pick up compost for the residents-- get a petition going and show them that theres demand. or you could see if theres a private compost service that you could pay for individually. also you could keep a big tupperware of compost in your freezer and than take it to a compost place near your if there is one!
I thought it would be daunting at first too, but then simplifying my life in this way almost became an addiction (in a good way) lol.
There IS a way of composting for apartments, an under-the-sink bin with worms. The worms eat the compost and their poo is VERY good for planting in .. just a thought.
For a second I thought this was about dumpster diving for makeup😅
+masseiy Stay tuned! 👀
Me too!!!
Me too 😂😂
Refinery29 YES PLEASE.
cotton dress shirts, cut into rounds and sown together also work as eco-friendly cotton pads (also fun to have mix and match patterns). Thanks for sharing all these options!
madeline parrish that’s such a great idea! Have so many old tees i can do this with. Thank you for the tip!
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Mi-Anne Chan You’re welcome :)
I love this with my old shirts
The world doesn’t need a few people living a perfect zero waste life, it needs millions living an imperfect zero waste life
This is a great idea but living in nyc myself for my entire life i realized that unpackaged food, makeup, households products and etc are really expensive. If you make enough to think these package-less products are cheap, then good for you for helping the planet but in all honesty most families are working from paycheck to paycheck and will buy what they can afford. If they can afford $3 chicken in plastic then they going to get it. They won’t care about the planet if they’re trying to survive
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@Carol Machiatto I agree with you especially about the food cause that's what I do bo but personally alot of the makeup products not readily available in my area plus they are expensive especially for someone of my skin tone. I do what I can but I cannot justify spending that kind if money when I need that money to live.
@@talisabrown1585 Of course not everyone has the time to, but it's a lot cheaper to make your own products. I don't personally wear makeup or use beauty products myself, but I know others who are also zero waste saved money by making their own makeup.
Do what you can with what you have
That's exactly why it makes me sad when people don't talking about the privilege of zero waste or low waste, minimalist life styles. Company's also need to bear the burden as they are creating the waste.
Zero waste is definitely cheaper when it comes to cosmetics. There are so many DIY recipes out there and it costs a fraction of the price of anything you can buy.
Everyone needs to take their own small steps in zero waste. Don’t feel pressured to change ur entire life around. If there are things u just can’t live without due to all kinds of reasons.. look into other things u can live without. Not everyone can live zero waste in this time. But we can at least all try to make some changes
lush have solid foundations called slapsticks, they also have solid concealers, highlighters and refillable lipsticks. These products are available online and in some select stores such as Liverpool, Poole, Oxford street, Birmingham - not sure about other countires.
KeepingItNatural on Etsy has a great cake-style mascara that dries well, doesn't melt or flake, is buildable and lasts forever. The packaging is plastic free. I highly recommend!
Beseme cosmetics has a “cake mascara” it comes in a tin and you can buy refills I think
even if each of us uses soap bar we would prevent so much plastic ending up in ocean . especially frustrating is single use plastic like plastic cups
If you dont live somewhere that has a refillable soap dispenser you can also use bar soap that is packaged in paper! Usually local artisan soap stores sell their soaps with either no packaging or wrapped in paper since its handmade
Or even just bar soap from the super market that’s packaged in cardboard and not shrink wrapped! My local Walmart sells single bars of dove soap, and it’s just the soap and the recyclable box. I’ll normally by three or four at a time instead of getting the multipacks that are kept together with thin plastic
If you are not able to get think shipped to you: check your local lush! They have Entire collections of naked product and they are actually affordable
Thank you for this video! I love the fact that many people in different industries are trying to lower their plastic use and/or educating themselves and other!!
One tip for conditioner to make it easier to use is to cut it/slice it, mix it with water and put it into a bottle (a glass bottle/jar or even a plastic bottle if you have one already).
Flora and Fauna. It's an Australian but it does deliver to the USA. It is all vegan and cruelty free products. They are amazing
We're quite fortunate in the UK that our most of our local councils provide each household with a bin for normal waste and one for recycling free of charge & in my case they pick them up on alternate weeks. Some councils will even provide a box for glass bottles & jars or one for garden waste like hedge trimmings. But there isn't enough information about local recycling drop off points though.
Some meow-meow tweet products are available are Target!
Kjaer Weiss has the best full coverage foundation that is zero waste! The first reusable (beautiful packaging) foundation is very pricey but then the refill is not as bad- standard to high end makeup prices. The makeup falls under the European formulation standards which is another pro- could definitely track it down in NYC - as well as online.
Thank you for bringing up the bit of not purchasing a toner because you already have so much you could use. The funny thing is, zero waste is becoming a marketing trend, people end up buying more containers (for example), when they already have perfectly good plastic container at home they could use. Or "I need a new eco friendly handmade blush!" -- No, you already have one. Finish that first. We generally buy too much of everything.
Truthfully, it IS very daunting where to start. I personally started with my own closet, and I still do a purge almost every 3 months. I still think I have too much, yet at the same time, I don't want to throw to get rid of them because then, I end up buying.. again.
Makeup became easier because it has expirations. I also realized there were shades and colors that were so gorgeous but doesn't get any use. I gave them away or sold them. And this made me realize people are open to 2nd hand stuff! Eventually, I take notes of what I have and not be tempted to buy more. It's just about getting used to saying to self, "nah I already have one or two of those" x
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU SO MUCH for talking about this. It's so wonderful to see an organization such as Refinery29 with such a huge following bringing this up. It's pushed so much to the wayside with our current makeup-on-the-internet obsessed culture and what seems like hundreds of beauty gurus telling us to BUY BUY BUY. Thanks for being one of the firsts to finally tell people to wake up.
+kristaweigand Wow! Thank you for this amazing comment! So happy to have you here!
I just LOVE Lauren Singer. I had a chance to meet her in Healdsburg and I've been following her content for years!!
What about the sustainability or ethicalness of ingredients? Like mica in your highlighter
oh no kidding, there is a video on that very item .. it's horrible to see children underground digging out this stuff .. so we can have sparkly eye lips cheeks .. sigh
Pacifica Beauty has a great recycling program for some of their non-recyclable products. These products are then turned into other things. Their products are affordable and better for the environment too!
For anyone wanting to know a more sustainable way to dispose of your mascaras, many ocean/general wildlife rehabilitation centers use them to clean smaller/more sensitive creatures. You have to thoroughly clean them, which you can just soak in a sink full of dishsoap and then package up and send to them (or just drop them off if you're close to one) and they'll use them for ages!
Thank you for this great video! The best way to start reducing waste without spending too much on package free products would be to use up everything that you already have. Especially for make up and beauty products, it can take several months before using them up, as Mi Anne was mentioning when talking about her toner in this video. This makes the transition to low waste lifestyle much easier :)
You can donate mascara wands to an animal shelter, they use they to brush out mites, dirt and what not.
check out zao organic makeup for mascara! they're sustainable and their mascara, as well as many of their other products, are refillable. They have a ton of really interesting products, from eye primer to lip pencils. And it's all pretty affordable, and packaged in bamboo!
Lauren has been such an inspiration, I have been following her since the very beginning. When you see people who walk the talk and thriving by doing so, helps motivate all of us!
My feedback to you is that you don't have to buy refillable bottles and containers, but repurpose already owned bottles with pipes, glass containers etc.
For the cleansing balm from Lush called Gritty Politti you have to remove whit a cotton pad wet, or a sponge, but not just with water because is oil based, so is not water soluble! And for the foundation try the one from Lush in solid version, is plastic free!
I LOVE that Axiology lipstick! I have mine in "Vibration."
It’s easy if the market feeds this idea, for now is do your best ! Think twice before buying things and your mind set will do the rest! Loved the video and understand why I liked your vibe before.
That Axiology lipstick color looks amazing on you! 🥰
I always recycle. Might try that eyeliner. Also you can also donate your mascara wands to organizations that help save animals from oil spills. They use the wands to clean the oil and pests from the animal’s fur.
I had an internship with TerraCycle my last semester of college and it really was a great environment to work in, not only did I learn a lot for my field (PR) but it pushed me to want to work for environmental companies or atleast incorporate those habits into my life more (I've always been like that too and it drives me nuts how terrible of a job local municipalities do of accepting materials).
This vidoe is spreading good information about how the world is suffering from all these plastics in the world and how is easy to forget how much products we actually own personally and as a whole in society. This video it's great showing all the possible companies we should lean on / get our products from just wish it was more accessible to people.
Amazing video! ❤️❤️❤️ Super relatable and I love that you acknowledged how every small change helps, zero waste can’t happen overnight.
Paw and hand high five = LIFE. Good video. Definitely has me thinking about what changes I can start now and how to move forward. Thank you.
You could also get every single one of those products at lush that's actually packaging free. I mean their makeup kinda sucks, but everything else is great. They have sulfate free shampoos now, naked face oils are great, you can really create a full skin and hair care routine without any plastic involved
Elate has a a foundation called the uplift foundation; it’s packaged in a glass container with a bamboo top. It’s amazing coverage! The only thing I don’t like is that it’s not refillable like their other products but at least the packaging can be upcycled. Also you can swap out mascara tubes for the besame cake mascara- it’s an old fashioned way of putting on mascara and it is water Soluable meaning it is kept dry and you use a few drops of water to activate it into a mascara. This thing will last you way longer than any mascara! And when you’re done with the cake you can buy the refill and keep the packaging. Thanks for the suggestion in the sunscreen cuz I was really scratching my head trying to locate a zero waste swap for that.
In love with this post. Thank you! Please more!
One person can make a difference and everyone should try. ~JFK. This is something I live by, & It's my favorite saying.
Give Besame cosmetics a try for mascara! They're mascara "cakes" that come in an aluminum tin and then when you use it all (which would have to take soooo long), you just order a refill cake and put it in your original tin for storage!
you guys need to check more lush makeup out! they have naked options for pretty much everything, including foundation! it’s not available in all stores, but you can deffo get it online :)
Try the Besame cake mascara. Comes in a metal tin and it's super lengthening. There are also tons of zero waste mascaras (and foundations and other makeup) on Etsy.
check this brand out Ellana Mineral Cosmetics!
its a makeup brand from the Philippines that practices the zero waste life.
What you do is that you buy their metallic palette and/or their jars to place the makeup that comes in paper packaging and individual aluminum pans
Woooo thanks Mi-Anne! I'm really happy to see this kind of video on Refinery 29, it's such an important conversation to be having, especially in the beauty world! Hope to see MORE
+nancygander So glad this matters to you, too!
It’s a very expensive option, but the Curator mascara from Hourglass is a lower waste option. You have to buy the metal wand separately from the mascara, but you can keep it forever (if it somehow became damaged you could recycle it since it’s stainless steel). The mascara is supposed to last six months, not three and I can confirm mine is three months in and still fine with plenty in the little bottle. Once it’s empty I’m going to see if I can clean it out so I can recycle it. Even if I can’t, it’s way less plastic than traditional mascaras. If the Besame mascara held up to moisture better I’d use that with the wand. That’s probably the closest to no waste you could get for mascara.
There is pan options for mascara. It comes in a tin and you can wet your mascara brush and then run in onto the tin then apply. It isn't waterproof but the tin lasts forever and some places will refill the tin. I bought mine on Etsy USA
This was awesome! Thank you for conducting an experiment that not everyone can afford to do and for sharing your findings with the general public. You rule! 🌎
Have you checked out what lush is doing? In the UK they have their own naked makeup, including lipstick that you can put into old lipstick tubes or buy a new one and reuse that. They also sustainably and ethically source all the ingredients they use. And that’s just for makeup - they also have naked skincare, and their black pots can be turned back in to the store to be melted down to make more black pots and such.
+vulcans_and_technicalities Thanks for giving us a heads up!
For people talking about expensiveness of zero waste products, It's a lot about investment too. Many products I own will last me a long long time. Also saves the hassle of restocking often. ex: safety razor (gonna last me years) reusable wax food wraps, gonna last a year maybe a bit more. So it's also important to think about the product in terms of its life span! A lot of these items are just higher quality too, giving an overall higher quality experience beyond just 'aesthetic'
Besame cosmetics comes in a metal tin, both mascara, lip and cheek tints etc. I'd recommend them.
The best zero waste foundation, contour, highlight is from Maskcara beauty! they come in metal pans that are recyclable and reusable and u can keep filling your palette with refills of the products!
Sooo refreshing to see a video concerned with both beauty and the enviroment - thanks so much! Keep 'em coming!
I recently got Elate bronzer and lipstick and I'm obsessed! I also just got an eco friendly deodorant that can be refilled. I'm a makeup hoarder and I'm trying to get better and make better choices when it comes to beauty products.
I've been trying to zero-wasteify my beauty routine, so thank you for filming this video! Hopefully it encourages more people to shop sustainably for beauty!
My favourite low waste swaps and easiest for me was bamboo toothbrushes and a safety razor. It’s actually really fun because when I mentioned to my dad that I was looking at safety razors he actually left and came back with my grandad’s old spare Gillette razor from the 40s. It’s gold and adorable and compact and I love it. Surprisingly the age of it didn’t hit me until I was watching a Time Team episode and they dug up almost the exact same razor from an old WWII trench in France!
+mintpanda That's so cool!
I’ve been exclusively using Lush’s naked products for the past five years.
Very eye opening and I love all the new tips and that recycling place for hard to recycle stuff is amazing!!
Using reusable cotton pads from amazon (you just wash with clothing) is my favorite thing and saves money
Zao does bamboo packacking -foundations, liner, concealer , lipsticks and mascaras and have refills. PuroBIO has some refills. Antonym comes in bamboo and Colour Caramel does some refills, i have heard Veg Up and PHB Ethical Beauty is low plastic/waste but i have never tried them. Also Besame (an some other companies ) do solid mascara that double up as liner.
If you're looking for a more sustainable mascara try looking into cake pan mascaras!! I know that Besame makes one, im not too certain on the refills but im sure that would be an option. Youre not going to get as much pay off like with a tube mascara, but I think its worth the little sacrifice!
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I have started using The Organic Skin Co. products. Similar to Elate, you can get a compact and "pods" that are in metal tins. They ship in recyclable wrappings; no plastic. Very good products. I have cream eyeshadow, cheek/lip cream, and concealer so far. Plan to get highlighter and try the powder shadow eventually.
Super helpful! Would love to learn more sustainable options!!!!
You should also check out dirty hippy. Other than shipping, they are pretty much as zero waist/low waste as possible.
You can make your own eyeliner and foundation! I have yet to make my own since I don't need it at the moment but it's something pretty cool to look into.
Using cushion foundations are really good since a lot of them are refillable so you keep the plastic and only throw away the sponge. innisfree is awesome maybe check that out for foundation??
Try the body shop, it sell makeup too and the best part is you can return all the empties packaging to the shop
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