ZERO WASTE | 50 Zero Waste Swaps | Minimal, Zero Waste Home
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In this video I share some of my most favorite zero waste and low waste products. Everything from makeup, cleaning, bathroom and pet essentials. Not all of these products are zero waste, but I strive to find products that are an improvement from some 'traditional" products. When possible products are sourced from companies with zero waste or carbon neutral shipping, have ingredients that are gentle on our bodies and the earth and are ethically made.
Kitchen: 1:08
Cleaning: 4:49
Bathroom: 5:33
Misc: 8:03
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At the end of 2018, my husband and I quit our jobs, sold our yoga studio and 90% of our possessions and moved into our 1969 VW bus. We spent 18 months traveling the globe exploring, rock climbing, adventuring and eating delicious vegan food along the way. We recently settled in Joshua Tree, CA and have been adjusting to a minimalist life in a house.
Love this video! I do pretty much all the same things ♥️ Also I love flossing too! Just a note on the dog poop... The biodegradable bags are great! And a reminder to everyone please pick up your dog waste. Sometimes it doesn't matter if you are truly out backpacking in the wild dessert or woods but being a wildlife biologist hiking around doing surveys I often see so much dog poop just left around in places that people think are "wild" but really have 20 or more dogs passing through. So if you are in a park, on a trail or hiking somewhere that isn't the "bush" please pick up after your dog. I like to do it all the time no matter where I am because our dogs aren't wild so why should we let their poop be in the ecosystem if they are not.
Yes, great advice except for the dog poop. Dogs AND people need remove their poop from natural environments. Why? they are not native to that environmental ecosystem and it does have a negative effect. Look up title "Dog feces and urine could be harming nature reserves, according to new study". It seems like the only option to reuse dog poop is for composting - which I am sure is not for everyone. Maybe there are other options?
Your tips are very helpful for someone starting out to get a jumpstart. The plastic kitchen bags and dog waste bags may be marketed as biodegradable but if the bags require the sun to breakdown, they will be buried at the landfill. Even if the bag is exposed to sun they contain chains of corn starch which turn into plastic flakes on the starch has degraded. This info was based on research my family did in the late 80’s at our recycling/compost facility. The bags you use may have improved since then.
unfortunately compostable makes it sound a lot better than it actually is indeed.. they need to be composted by industrial composting facilities (if it even ends up there) but on a higher temperature and more time than they use at the moment for normal compostable materials. these facilities therefore dont even want these materials (yet).so even though better than normal plastic still far from perfect. paper would still be better but comes with other disadvantages of course :)
This was very interesting, and something I will look into, thank you for sharing
Thank you SO MUCH for this episode:
I'm changeing into a more low waste lifestyle and in my country (Denmark) and in the capital (Copenhagen) we devide our household waste into 10-12 categories including our food/green waste that is used to make fuel to our CityBusses🏆
I would love to buy and bring less plastic into our home and our life.
And today I will continue by bying a shampoo-bar and step by step continue the journey.
Thank you for your inspiring video.
Keep up the good work.
Greetings from Camilla ☀️
Oh wow i didn't even know, and I'm danish too, but that's pretty cool.
Always used a towel instead of a drying rack. Glad to see I’m not the only one.
Curious about the type of compost “bin” you use for food scraps.
Can’t wait for the trash video.
I absolutely *LOVE* freezing over ripe bananas! The get all caramelized when they freeze somehow and make the perfect treat right out of the freezer! I also love frozen cherries and other berries!
You. Are. Awesome. Thanks for the inspiration and information. I’m continuing my journey into low waste living and take your recommendations very seriously. Thanks again!!
Thank you so much, I’m so glad you found this helpful!
Hi Rebecca. My dog sheds lots of hair too! When I finish vacuuming I empty it into my compost to break down with the fruit and veg. Saves just one more thing from going to landfill. 🐶🌱💚
Hi Rebecca! Wow you did cover a whole lot in this video, thank you for taking the time to show us that there are alternatives and better choices.
In the grand scheme of things, if 1 person can "convert" at least 1 other person into using more environmental friendly solutions: it's a WIN!
You look so beautiful! The hair is coming in great!
Aw thank you my love!! 😘
I came across this and so glad I did! This gives me much happier feeling for zero waste stuff. And showing a realistic side to things!
Love love love this and love you! So inspirational! Great ideas!
I'm late to your videos but already love them. Keep them coming! Great Job!!
iI am inspired! Will definitely start using more of your suggestions-it is extremely hot in summer where I live so we sweat a lot and have to wash clothes like T-shirts after every wear
Great tips, thanks for sharing!
Where did you get the cloth kitchen rags? Every kind I find that's just nice smooth cotton seems to be gigantic.
Cut up an old sheet.
Love this one 👍
Great list. Thanks! How do you reuse plastic wrapping, like from the burritos you show in the clip? It always bothers me to just chuck them.
I recently came across your channel and have been binge watching your videos. Your adventures are so entertaining and interesting! I am also amazed at how skilful you are at yoga and tell me do you ever eat anything that is unhealthy ie chocolate, cakes etc? I am in awe of your lifestyle and have now subscribed. Greetings from Australia 😍
Great ideas, thank you.
I have the some toilet bowl brush as well!! Love it!
Some really good ideas!
I do a lot of those things! Gracias Rebecca 😊
Loving the hair! Just saw a clothing website called AYR (All Year Round). You would be a perfect model for the clothing. As always, I enjoy your videos. Big love from Prescott Valley, AZ
Thank you! Still getting used to the hair 2 months later ☺️. I’ll check out the website!
Yes please to more zero waste vids :)
Oh! The faux hawk looks soooo good!!!!!! ;)
Thank you! I didn’t know what else to do with it at this length 🙃
re: wearing clothes multiple times 8:23, the way you said it made it sound like there are people out there who wear something once and then it's dirty laundry. is that a thing??? are there people out there who do that? i feel like that will deteriorate clothes faster
my mother thinks that 😂
I mean, as a part-time worker, I rewear my shirts (I have two!) and jeans for a few days then wash them
As a heavily sweaty person, most of the time my shirts fit that criteria:(. I try to rewear pants and hoodies and other things though. I haven’t noticed my clothes getting worse though.
I do that mostly with my shirts n veil.
I live in tropical country so you can imagine how hot n humid the weather is, makes my top mostly drenched in sweat especially when I'm doing outdoor activities.
I do wash my pants (mostly jeans) n pyjamas twice or thrice before washing tho..
Where do you buy your tape mentioned? I haven’t been able to find one that is completely compostable. Thanks!
Thx you so much! Very good Video! Just love you how you are! Would be happy for a list of the items. Do you have that somewhere?
I absolutely hated that mascara; That's cool it works for you though!! :)
Great video. You have so much energy, thanks for sharing. 🌺🥰🌺
Thank you!
wonderful, glad i found you from Australia
For making cloth rags or cloth toilet paper or paper towels, I reuse old flannel sheets. I cut them to size. (They will not fray.) Use and then wash when I'm done. For the bathroom rags, I have a bucket that I put them in after use. If there are more solid debris on it, I rinse that off before going into the bucket. Wash all of them in a normal load of laundry.
I'm digging the Dolores O'Riordan look! My dog always comes running when I put coconut oil on too.
This might be the best compliment ever...she is a LEGEND! 🥰
Same! My dog thinks it’s the best thing every when I put on coconut oil 😆
Im slowly transitioning into less wasteful lifestyle but with a family of 6 it can be challenging. I started by minimizing the amount of things we own & bring into our home. Then I will start looking at alternatives & swapping things out. Slow & steady.
I have the same bamboo soap holder! :)
Hi Rebecca! Love this. Was it "swap 2" paper tape?
Which soap do you use in the shower (the blue one)? Is this for face washing and body? X
I loveeeeee that loose leaf tea filter!!! Where can I find it???
I love the period panties!!! And we use "who gives a crap" as well. I need to get some of these other things too though.
OMG I hope to hear from you when you read my book someday !!! 😍
Love this thank you
Glad it was helpful!
How much white vinegar do you put in a load of laundry??
Hi there, new to your channel and we are definitely committed to lower waste living. That said, this video did seem a bit unreachable (in my opinion) for the average family. Easy swaps were a no Brainer for me (reusable snack bags, reusable shopping bags) but I also think setting the bar too high can deter people who may want to try. The stress of trying to achieve some of this may not be worth it and we all have to cut corners somewhere to have balance in life. Just my two cents :) have a good day and thanks for sharing ideas.
Hello where did you get the wooden rack & kitchen towels?(:
Links to your cleaning items would be appreciated...your duster, mop, and toilet brush, please. And link to your sunscreen.
Would love a compost video!
There's such a thing as mimikaki to clean ears and also ear stick made of silicone.
#kkuwan The canvas tote actually reminds me of the Hermes Garden Party too.
Thanks for making this video to suggest more budget friendly alternatives. love it!
So many zero waste tips! Which brand is the dental floss? The packaging is so minimal!
where do you get paper tape? i tried to find some yesterday but I kept getting results for masking tape and I don't think that's the same thing... unless it is? in which please help!
As for toilet paper I've just heard of such a thing as kumgan which one fills up with water and then use a tissue towel.
Question: I'm relatively new to the zero waste/healthier living journey.. there is so much plastic in my house! A lot of it not recyclable. I feel like throwing it away to swap for bamboo, metal, etc. is wasteful, too, though. Should I just keep on using what I've got as long as I can, or swap everything out as I can? I have a growing hatred for plastic!!
Use up what you have ! And if possible switch them out for more low waste options when you finish them. Remember , we need everyone to do it imperfectly. Every small change counts
I use soap nuts to wash my clothes and vinegar instead of softener.
Where did you get the mugs from
I’m so happy I found your channel 🙂 I have a question how can I get the pickle smell out of the jar and lid? I can’t seem to get it out no matter how much I wash it
Tea leaves can absorb smells, so I've found putting tea leaves or bags in the jar for a bit (usually overnight depending how strong the smell is) really helps!
Going to try that with mine!
I found this video by accident , I am not that much zero waste oriented but I do more than an half of thing that u mentioned and not just me ,but my whole country bc this is how our grandparent used to live ...
Thank you so much :) #savesoil
You say you save by not washing your clothes every time you wear them, me too. But have you considered the cost of washing your kitchen cloths as opposed to using paper towels which break down easily? (I live in an apartment, have to use coin operated machines. Water here is extremely hard, and requires the use of detergent.)
Nice video 👍 love it your awesome IAM new 👍
Where did you get your mop? I desperately need a new one. Thank you!
Same question here. Cannot find anything online except for kids as a toy.
Found it
www.microfiberwholesale.com/products/buff-bamboo-wet-and-dry-mop-system-duster
Is the mascara package plastic on the inside with a wood sleeve? No advantage there.
I am dubious anbout how well a chunk of charcoal will filter tap water...
Thank you for this list, and all your lovely efforts for the sake of the planet! Beautiful! 🌿💚🌿
I hope that, after reading my thoughts below, you will consider revising your stance on dealing with pet feces. I think this is particularly important considering your very public platform.
Your words and actions about dealing with dog poop seem to reflect the current trend on the subject I've heard quite a few low-waste people say, when speaking on handling their dogs' feces, that they often let alone poop that is 'out of the way' enough, just let it degrade naturally where it is. Or even that they will use or leaf or something to move feces that they deem too in-the-way to another area that's more out of the way. I suppose I respect the intention behind this, to not waste a compost able bag (or worse, gasp, plastic!) on it when it superficially seems harmless enough to just leave it be. Except... maybe it's not harmless. Dog feces is a common source for transmission of intestinal parasites to other animals. This includes wildlife, pets, and humans (human children especially are particularly susceptible). Many intestinal parasites can have a quite a number of different possible host species. Some parasite eggs can live in the soil for a surprisingly long time. Whipworm eggs, for example, can live the soil for up to seven years! I believe the current recommendation by the AVMA is to check each pets' fecal sample, both float and direct smear tests, every six months unless the pet tests positive for one or more parasites, in which case medication(s) and a series of repeated tests are needed at set intervals until two consecutive negative tests are achieved. Having worked in vet practices for years, I can tell you that a) many clients aren't always fully compliant with the intestinal parasite protocol and b) even a history of negative tests performed properly and on the recommended schedule do NOT necessarily guarantee that an animal is, in fact, negative. This is because fecal tests, both float and direct smear, detect parasite eggs... but parasites don't shed eggs continuously, so a test could appear to be negative when there are actually parasites present but just not actively shedding eggs.
Hopefully I've explained this clearly so that you can see that this is both a public health issue for humans and pets, and an environmental issue for wildlife. There's a very good reason that "poop patrol" laws exist without exception for the mistaken/misinformed "well, it's not in anyone's yard" or "well, it's away from the hiking trail" or whatever. I hope you not only revise your position on dealing with dog poop, but also use your voice and platform to educate people in the low-waste sphere, where this mistaken rationale seems prevalent, about this harmful trend. Thank you for listening, and may you have a life of beauty and love!
Thank you for taking the time to write a thoughtful reply from a place of love and education. Since making this video I’ve done a lot more to educate myself on pet waste, and have changed my practices. I will plan to make future videos discussing my amended views. ❤️
There's a good hair conditioner: just add 1 table spoon of 9% apple vinegar to 1 litre of water (do not rinse).
I knew all of these already! Maybe I have watched to many zero waste video's 😅. Can anyone recommmend other CZcams films? Or shops? I live in the Netherlands. Thank you
Elate should pay you : I just purchased their mascara because I thought your eyelashes looked awesome and was looking for a greener alternative for a while.
Aw thank you! I wish!!
I use masking tape as paper replacement for plastic tape.
what is that wooden floor mop
Hey! Since i didn't see any comments about the charcoal, i'd like to tell you that it's probably not working well as a filter if you are just putting it in your water,, i mean that the way it should work in 'real' filters is by pushing water Through the compressed coal which lets coal absorb the stuff and filter water, but if you are just putting it in your water it'll just suck water in and that's it... Imagine if you need to filter your coffee from little coffee particles - putting coffee filter in your cup of coffee won't work, right? :))
Hi Rebecca, i'm from Germany and i love your videos!! But you speak so fast so i wish you would make subtitles for your videos (i don't know if it's right what i'm write 😂✌) big hug, Lisa
You are awesome! I use elite noble shungite stones to filter my water, I bet gypsy gets to drink the filtered charcoal water too like my Venus only drinks my filtered water lol xoxo ✌🌱🌎🐕💚🌺
Hi Rebecca, Love the video but I really have issues when people don't trim their dogs nails, it gets painful for them when they're too long.
I do trim her nails one per month.
There's a toilet brush made of silicone which I hope will last forever.
Can you tell me where to get the toilet baday??
*bidet
Amazon--not sure what brand Rebecca has, but there's many on Amazon. I have a cheap ($50 on sale) Brondell & I love it!
Thank you Kathleen ❤
I got mine from the brand Tushy hellotushy.com
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It'd help if you mentioned the name of the products you use, and where you sourced them from. Also, your videos seem blown out. They need colour balancing (more black--shadows).
You may also want to reconsider that "compostable" trash bag. Most compostable bags are only compostable in very specific conditions. You're better off using a paper garbage bag. Though if you're really diverting things away from landfill, most of the stuff you throw away is usually stuff that doesn't really need a bag, anyway, apart from perhaps some cleaning or hygiene items, which can probably fit in a smaller bin (which is better since you can change it more often).
Just for transparency sake..... the elate mascara the outside shell is bamboo however it’s still a plastic tube inside. It can’t be composted and I’m not sure it’s recyclable. Again for transparency sake and to make sure accurate information is being spread.
Yes, thank you. I go into the product in more depth in a previous video: czcams.com/video/W3LQxWdD-Bg/video.html
Rebecca Sisson thank you so much. I’m new to your channel and haven’t gotten that far into the videos get haha. While I love the idea of the elate mascara, I find it a little pointless. The bamboo exterior is really just for show as the mascara would be fine in the plastic tube. I find it a little green washing on their part but also a waste of the resource all for aesthetics. I love their other products but this one just rubs me wrong a little lol. Love your content thus far and would love some zero waste low waste minimal content as well as maybe some good travel low waste food ideas.
Totally agree re: greenwashing with the packaging. But I do think that they have a clean formula that actually works! Thanks for watching :)
this stuff ismexpensive though, the toilet paper, paper towels, etc are all 5 bucks or moreover the other prices
Local grocer tried bulk dry items in tall clear tubes. Very quickly there were obvious bugs taking over the contents. Store quit doing that. Tare weights on containers are suspect and need extra weigh-ins and calculations... stores not happy with that. They do now leave some items unpackaged...corn on the cob, apples, avocados, but they force a package of 3 green peppers. There was a single in the bin ))) when I took it to checkout, they refused it and threw it away. I do not understand. They will sell frozen shrimp and salmon by the piece without plastic but no other meats. They claim unsterile home packaging will cause lawsuits.
Could leaving dog 💩 effect the local wildlife? Like how leaving food waste would....
Charcoal was wrapped in plastic bag!! Mascaras inner coating was plastic!!