What It’s Like to Live with Zero Waste
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2019
- How hard can it be to sustain a zero waste lifestyle? Host Simone Sullivan visited Stevie Van Horn, a woman who manages to keep down years of her landfill waste inside a mason jar. Broadly followed along as she made her own toothpaste and talked to her friends about the difficulty of being zero waste in an environment of disposable coffee cups and one-use packaging.
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We do not want few people doing zero waste perfectly , we want millions of people doing zero waste imperfectly.
We're screwed either way, remember climate change? We can't buy our way out of this?
Maximiliano Madrigal Look you do not have to be pessimistic.Human have done thing before which were unthinkable before from invention of penicillin to moon landing.It is the time that we do the unthinkable for the only home we have.
@@mohammedtanvir5233 all of which wasn't capitalist, penicillin and the moon landing was government funding. WE CAN'T BUY OUR WAY OUT OF THIS!
Maximiliano Madrigal Do you believe that we should see our home being burned?
@@mohammedtanvir5233 I say we can't buy our way out of this! We need a bigger overhaul. This isn't a flaw in capitalism, it's a feature!
I love how dedicated she is, but I don't think people should be carrying around this much guilt when corporations should be taking more responsibility.
Agreed! The end consumer can drive themselves nuts going 'zero waste' and still be complicit in a massive amount of waste, including plastic waste, in the supply chain. My approach is low waste plus consumer pressure on producers and suppliers.
@@pollyrg97 Agreed. Just the avocado she was cutting - that tree needs 60 litres of water a day :( It seems impossible to be zero waste, but she's way ahead of 99% of us. Good for her, respect!
Not using their products is making a statement. Going zero waste needs the help of both the consumer and corporation.
Spoken like a true wiseman (or woman).
Guilt? I say she has decided to do good by making the sacrifice and showing a good example.
You will have to sacrifice a lot of packaged food. But we will have to do this for mother Earth
What is the name of the design of your picture?
BUY GUNS AMMO IS GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE!!
@@ClarkyCUH pewdiepie design
hardest for me is not eating fast food..
💚🌳🇺🇸
When she said mushrooms was the reason I thought that she was high when making a lifestyle choice
Might still be true. Hey lady if you're reading this, please clarify.
Right? Lol
That is a lifestyle choice 😊. She may otherwise be on much more harmful pharmaceuticals everyday.
YOU LAUGH NOW BUT YOULL ALL BE LINING UP TO GET LESSONS FROM THIS LADY WHEN WE RUN OUT OF OIL IN 50 YEARS
Nope, I don't think so. When we run out of oil, millennials will be freaking out wondering why Uber eats can't deliver clean drinking water. Anyone who can gut a fish, start a fire, and make shelter will be just fine *wink-wink*. Our government decides what we can buy, not the consumer. If the government bans gas cars then.... Think about it? USA banned alcohol, they have the power to make the difference. The end-consumer only has the choice between the lesser of two evils.
Jessica Lengyell the government bans many things. He doesn’t make them disappear. There aren’t even enough troops to protect vital infrastructure. There’s no way they can prevent people from doing absolutely anything.
@@yomomsfgt9978 thumbs up, you are right. I just find it ironic that businesses get permits and permission to pollute and yet we as the consumer feel personally responsible for choosing "paper or plastic". If legislation bans paper and plastic bags then.... The consumer can choose between reusable fabric or basket bags.
Based on current reserves of not just oil but also methane deposits and also methane hydrates the world will not run out of fossil fuels for even the next 100 years. The struggle will come with us leaving them in the ground and reducing consumption of fossil fuel on both a per capita basis and an absolute basis in a world with ever increasing population.
we have renewable energy. u probably should get out of your trailer in walmart parking lot.
I honestly wanted to joke on her until she mentioned mushrooms as her inspiration. Now I respect her and the choices she's making, except the coconut oil and baking soda toothpaste, but that's only from my family line of bad teeth. I have to use sensodyne, otherwise I'm losing my tooth 1 by 1 on a consistent basis. But I definitely respect her for her lifestyle.
She seems reasonable about it and doesn't seem judgemental like a lot of people who do the whole zero waste and environmental stuff. Also you can buy powdered toothpaste which is probably a lot better for the environment
Joe Cramp probably better for your teeth than baking soda
Same here. A lot of zero wasters believe medical waste is acceptable such as needles, condoms, etc. For me, it's toothpaste. I need cavity protection and floss and mouthwash!
does she mean mushrooms as in the psychedelic type?
Definitely inspirational
So much natural light throughout her home. That ivy is going to vine around the entire space. Thx for the upload. Very informative. 🦋🧘🏾♂️🦋
Sadly there just isn't bulk stores around me. There's certain products I just can't find not in a plastic container. Hopefully enough demand from customers can shift that.
Farmers market? Or check online, I think there are subscription options. Find what’s affordable and doable. Everyday choices like using your own cutlery, cups, bags, etc help. Also, buying second hand helps.
She’s so gorgeous lowkey I’m in love
Agreed. I almost feel bad that this is one of the first things I noticed. But it takes a seriously amazing figure to fit into high cut jeans
She made me want to finish watching the video
Little tip: you can't use baking soda everyday, only once a week because it damages the enamel.
You welcome!
its true, more people need to read this.
PS: enamel is a layer of your teeth
Exactly !! Just like using vinegar and baking soda on everything .. it's bound to rust soon. Another alternative for the teeth is a mixture of clove , turmeric and salt powder. If accidently ingested not harmful.
The dental assistant in me was screaming at that recipe... her poor teeth.
@@colourlessness9321 Nope. If u gargle your mouth later it washes off. Earlier, I too was afraid it would leave a stain. It's all natural unlike baking soda.
You need fluoride in toothpaste because it actually chemically binds to your enamel, making it much more resistant to decay. Anything else essentially just kills bacteria or nothing at all. Some are even straight up bad for your teeth
Even if you can’t go 100% zero-waste, every little bit matters! Even just re-using things can help. You can re-use food containers (ex. Butter and sour cream containers) as Tupperware, wash plastic straws and use them, using grocery bags as trash bags, cutting old shirts to make rags for washing tables and dishes, and so much more. And just using the absolute most of what you have, scraping out every last drop, helps too. It’s the little things that matter, too.
just for any one who gets into this lifestyle, know that you dont have to do all these transitions right away. it increases gradually. for example, you could start drying ur clothes outside, walk/bike to close destinations if you can, etc.
Also consider a low waste, rather than no waste, approach: reduce waste where you can, and don't beat yourself up too much when you can't, or feel that a particular ask is just going too far.
A personal example: I sweat profusely and need a heavy-duty antiperspirant. The zero waste deodorants leave me feeling sweaty and gross, with embarrassing stains on my clothing. So while most of my other bathroom products are plastic free (shampoo bars etc) my antiperspirant is the kind that comes in plastic packaging. Yes, I've tried natural and zero waste options. No, I have never found one that works.
We all need to change, even a wee bit is a start.
*LOVE THIS!* If you’re not ready to go 100% plastic free, there are *small changes you can make that make a HUGE difference.* The main things that have great plastic alternatives are:
*-Reusable water bottles and coffee cups*
*-Bamboo toothbrushes*
*-REUSABLE STRAWS* (at the very least decline plastic straws)
*-Reusable shopping bags*
*-Reusable cotton/bamboo/fabric makeup remover pads*
*-Plastic Free dental floss (I personally like it better than its plastic counterparts)*
*-Plastic Free toothpicks*
If anyone is still wondering why going plastic free is so important, it’s because every piece of plastic that has ever been created is still in existence. Plastic is not biodegradable but it is photodegradable. This means that when it ends up in the water, all the elements break it down into nano form, thus releasing tons of toxins. These toxins are then eaten/absorbed by marine life that eventually end up on your dinner plate. So not only are we dealing with huge pieces of plastic but also tons of microplastic. It’s also causing havoc for our marine life (sea turtles and straws, marine life thinking plastic bags are jelly fish, etc). This doesn’t do the problem justice but at least it gives you a tiny taste of why eliminating as much plastic as reasonably possible from your life is so important. Or at the very least, raise awareness amongst your family and friends.
*If anyone is interested, Amazon, Etsy, and Package Free Shop all carry plastic free items!*
For anyone boycotting Amazon, the last two are great places to start. Or you can search on Amazon and then go to the products actual website to purchase. If using Amazon, be aware that they ship all of their stuff in plastic. So if you’re ordering, try to compile them into one shipping package.
You can also go meat-free a few days out of the week. (Excessive packaging) Factory farming is also a HUGE contributor to global warming.
Either way, the most important thing is to educate yourself. Tons of great resources out there. Even if you think you can’t make a difference, you can! It’s called collective change.
*If you’re still interested in more information, there are tons of great resources out there.*
-5 Gyres
-The Ocean Cleanup
-The Ocean Conservancy
-Instagram
-Google (or Ecosia- they plant a tree whenever you use their search engine) the GREAT PACIFIC GARBAGE PATCH!
Edit: typo
Great information here thank you for sharing. thumbs up
i honestly wish i lived near those stores with refills. I feel like LA is a true paradise when it comes to living this lifestyle. At least according to most vids about environmental friendly stuff
I love the commitment. If you’re going to do something that extreme, have a plan and a purpose behind it. She does.
Is Vice Asia just re-uploading videos from the main Vice account?
She cute though
Seeing her fridge makes me so happy. I'm still struggling to find a local store/farmer who sells bottled/refillable milk. The good thing though is I have less plastic in my fridge than evaaa
Reload. Seen before. Maybe an update on this video?
I recall seeing this video before but I think different channel and same girl.
Here I am thinking today is a deja vu
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Gosh! Stevie is not only drop dead gorgeous, but personable & incredibly sociable!! What a lovely lady!💗
It's another level of minimalism
Stevie's appearance and some of her mannerisms remind me so much of Emmy Rossum (Fiona Gallagher)
Oh yeah ^__^
she reminds me of megan markle
One beautiful woman in & out. Such an inspiration!
Would love to see more zero waste videos from vice ! We need this in 2020 more than ever !!
I had so much fun watching this video. I don't think I could do zero waste but yeah, I'll try to minimize the plastics I use.
Zero waste is extreme, I’m fine with low waste.
God bless the Stevies of this World! And really everyone can do something, even something as simple as not using straws can have a huge impact over a life time.
So funny that this seems foreign to people. Being conscious of your imprint is the biggest step to help contribute to a better earth tomorrow. Consumerism is seldom brought up when it comes to a green agenda and realistically that is the biggest issue. It's amazing how much better you eat and take care of your health doing less waste. Most packaged foods are garbage anyways. Hope it inspires and helps someone but this is like common sense 101.
Shout outs to mycelium
Thank you, what a beautiful and useful video.
Omg Stevie is a cutie and smart too.
Freezing the compost till I bring it outside. That's a smart idea especially in summer. Thanks.
The best way to start a zero waste is in stores. So that you are mandated to bring your own container. Right?
When zero waste becomes soooo connected to your own physical trash that the huge emissions from flying is not the centre concern but the plastic packaging at the airport... I’m all for zero waste but a to high focus on end consumer waste neglects to notice that behind all trash the supplying company produces 10 times more. This is how 100 companies get by producing 80% of the worlds emissions and trash. Post consumer is the most visible yes but what happens before a product or service gets to us has the most impact, not how it was packaged in its last steppes on the journey!
I will try this !!!!
I will continue to be as low-waste as I can. Being the change you wish to see in the world serves as a witness to others about how one can live differently. While it's true that corporations need to take more responsibility, we control the market, and your dollar is a vote. If everyone stopped buying an item, you can bet it would no longer be in production. We need to have accountability for everything that we have control of as individual consumers if we expect corporations to do the same. Continuing to make convenience purchases in plastic is not a valid excuse this day in age, as we are constantly being bombarded by the reality of global warming. Take your dollar, go vote for the planet, believe in the ripple effect, change the world.
Imagine how the world would look like if every person on it would try this hard
Great video ✌️
I want to live this sort of lifestyle someday so bad it seems so cool!!
Wow!! I am impressed with this. I wish I had the fortitude and mental integrity to keep up the path. I love better than before but I still waste way too much. This is cool, so so cool!
Huge respect
She looks very healthy
In 1983, I made a lifetime commitment to ZERO-WASTE by making the decision to get a vasectomy "for environmental reasons."
Now 63 years old, I feel that single remarkable decision will forever nurture stewardship into humanity's one-and-only biosphere... Lifeboat Earth.
I love her jeans!
THIS IS AMAZINg!!!!
It’s great that they also live in a place where amenities like composting and recycling bins are available. My city doesn’t even recycle glass!
I wonder how she will fit the fridge, microwave and dishwasher into her litter jar when they break down
This woman reminds me of Sadia from Pick Up Limes 🧡 The page that started it all for me.
That is an important topic
I have noticed she doesn't have kids. She didn't mention her period or people with health issues, disabilities, wear adult diapers etc. She's doing her great part, but I think more has to be done in government legislation of how companies manufacture goods to begin with. Give us less packaging, stop making plastic bottles etc.
She likely either uses a form of birth control that stops her period entirely or has found a menstrual cup that works for her. Well-being and health comes first, so those with health issues and disabilities won't be able to be at this level, but there are things they could do to reduce their waste without putting their health at risk. For example, they can do their best to buy their jams and peanut butters in glass jars. I've also found yogurt in glass jars.
There are period panties now. They work great.
Over 2 yrs ago I watched videos of similar "influencers" and thought it was completely unattainable but now I'm well on my way towards Zero Waste lifestyle. It truly is easier than it seems. Please look into it!
Bagusnya
cool video
Didn’t they all ready upload this?
the only thing im not really in for is the one-in-all soap thing which she uses both for her hair AND the floor? i dont think this is doable for some people with more complicated hair routine
or skin sensitivities
Yeah I must say I questioned that one too, I feel like either it would damage your hair or wouldn't clean your floor well enough
You know I’ve watched in recent videos that apparently that’s why within the zero waste community they cut their hair short
It'll destroy your hair. I use shampoo and conditioner bars that use ethically sourced materials and come in cardboard packaging, plus home-made hair masks and gel. Low waste but I get to keep my long, curly hair.
Also, baking soda toothpaste will wear away your enamel over time, and just to get super controversial I will add that the lack of fluoride doesn't help.
or black women
We should do it...is the only way to save the planet...we need to work on it..we are too lazy we want everything packed and in bottles!
Why?if we can do it ourselves?
Did she say "mushrooms" are the reason she went full on hippie? Makes sense, they can be a very magical life altering experience.
Jessica Lengyell 😂😂😂
ah yes, this is the content i signed up for when i subscribed to a channel called "Vice Asia"
I do a little but not 100 % Zero-Waste yet. It's a challenge but I have improved. At first a lot of thought goes into remembering and thinking things through (mentally exhausting) but now I do steps without even thinking about it. I'm not perfect but I'm improving
Low waste/low buy here. Easy start tips for everyone who is interested. You can begin with stopping shopping fast fashion, avoid plastic, buy second hand, buy ecological packages instead of plastic ones, make your own diy stuff, stuff like beans, lentils, rice, pasta can be easily found in ecofriendly packages. Also fresh produce such as vegetables and fruits are good.
Not gonna lie, I was expecting crazy stone astrology lady, but she actually seems pretty reasonable
These two girls would form a beautiful couple..
the host seems nervous around stevie like it's a first date. found that so cute🥺
Most people think it’s all or nothing. But small changes REALLY matter. Even just bringing ur own mug makes a difference :)
I have a bamboo toothbrush too!
Start by making small changes, any small change is a good start. It's a shame because I've seen so many uk supermarkets which charge a little extra for loose vegetables, whereas the ones in plastic packaging are cheaper. Yes we can do our bit but it's the big corporations who need to make changes
Damn these two are vibin' hard.
ikr their chemistry is insane it almost feels cinematic
This was posted a long time ago
We've cut down on buying stuff a lot too, but I hope people realize that end consumer packaging often only accounts for 5% of a product's footprint. And glass bottles take more gas to transport less product.
Good on he. 👍hopefully One day.....
It'd be great if people thought the same of human lives.
Goals. Not at her level yet, but I'm getting there!
A cool video. I really enjoyed that. I am trying to be zero waste. It's a challenge:). No way back now:).
this is the girl that mens need..she's not materialistic like most people on earth..
Someone please ask her about her amazon packages. I’m very curious to know how she avoids it all
You can ask the sellers not to include any additional plastics when shipping and also just flint buy off of Amazon. I’ve found other companies like Well that don’t use a bunch of plastic to ship items.
You can also compost it if you have a compost bin.
I just brush with a brush and water.
Porch light on in the daytime perfect example of waste
So let's talk about how toilet paper and where it goes afterwards XD
Compost... they’re all compostable
There will be change gradually everyone have to change.
Try a bidet!
I plan to live this lifestyle, but there are things that I will not make myself and stuff. I would rather get the top of the line stuff like Oral-B products and stuff. The main thing would be shopping for me
Now there's toothpaste that comes in packaging that's zero waste, friendly.
I like ur hair :)
Yeah, like spending a day with her is really showing you her true reality. I'd like to live with her for six month or a year and than see if she truly lives zero waste like. BTW: check this out: czcams.com/video/DQW5w9yAWgE/video.html
Damn she is "future"...... Awesome
Little by little think most people can, i liked it and I wouldn’t be turned off by it. I think its pretty cool
Not as indepth as I thought this video would be ... maybe could've showed some products she still chooses to buy (or how to deal with all the waste-products we have before going zero waste during transition to 0 waste)
Mother Earth applauds her
I just think about the trash from ONE Starbucks and I'm like well maybe not today.
I like her
Aww this is definitely pre covid.
I like the idea of it more than the actions
this is an old vice video, why would they reupload??? @vice whats up?
Because now it's a trend topic and they want new views lol
I haven’t seen it yet so fuck off
Because it’s their new channel « vice asia »
Wonder how this is going for her with covid regs....
they both cute fr
This lifestyle is unreachable by made middle-income families. The bulk store nearest me is about 45 minutes away and it's expensive. I'm mixed Black and my hair requires special products not available at bulk stores. Also, I work to sustain my family and it's hard to make time to prepare all my products at home. I do my best at getting things packaged in glass and try to get recycled toilet paper. And also, after visiting Germany in 2000 and seeing that people using the stores' plastic bags where charged at least .25 Euros for them, I started using reusable bags and that has never stopped since then, with the exception of pandemic delivery and drive up.
All bags now have to be biodegradable here. It costs almost an euro for a biodegradable or a paper bag. I usually get paper bags since my cats enjoy destroying it in a matter of hours.
why is this on Vice Asia??
Love to see what stevie no waste was like before
I feel like the interviewer and her should swap. She’s got so much energy the interviewer seems “too cool”
Honey a lot of "recyclables" end up in landfills anyway. Not to throw shade but.. you should be aware
also, it's pretty insane that someone who lives such an extremely conscientious lifestyle in fucking NEW YORK remains so understanding and nonjudgmental toward the mindset of a standard-waste life style.
All things in moderation.