which materials are the WORST for the planet? (packaging & disposables)

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  • @Thing2159
    @Thing2159 Před 2 lety +249

    It is crazy to me how little is actually recycled. We definitely need better recycling systems that are more accessible and actually are able to recycle most materials. Really enjoyed this video!

    • @seg1912
      @seg1912 Před 2 lety +7

      Or we could just buy less and repurpose more!

    • @katjakatt836
      @katjakatt836 Před 2 lety +3

      we need more reusable products. glass is not obsolete and should be reused until broken

    • @zakosist
      @zakosist Před 2 lety +1

      I agree. I live in Norway where we mostly have access to recycling, but I think a goal for the US should be countrywide access to recycling that actually works. I of course get you have many other problems to deal with, and all countries have some problems. And in any place, I think there should be a law that all packaging needs to be either recyclable or compostable. Plastic packaging where its not specifically needed should be banned. But some food have prolonged duration with plastic package which helps reduce food waste, I think that use of plastic is OK although not fully ideal

    • @zakosist
      @zakosist Před 2 lety +2

      @@seg1912 that also, but we need both. People will always use and need something. And as long as some people are wealthy enough to afford it, there will always be some buying way more or ofter than they need

    • @seg1912
      @seg1912 Před 2 lety +1

      @@zakosist unfortunately, you are right :(

  • @erinf1803
    @erinf1803 Před 2 lety +14

    When you said “I’m so sick of feeling like the weight of the world is on my shoulders”…
    …I felt that. PREACH. 👏

  • @madelynbryan5712
    @madelynbryan5712 Před 2 lety +69

    Just think that if all the glass and aluminum we have in circulation now were reliably recycled we would never have to mine or make more aluminum or glass! We already have all the materials we need for sustainable materials, we just need to get better infrastructure and culture around recycling these materials (in the USA, idk how it is in other countries)

  • @natleaver
    @natleaver Před 2 lety +27

    I live in Costa Rica and at the beginning of August, a new law came to rule that bans the import, commercialization, and use of styrofoam containers. So no plates, cups, or to-go containers anymore.

    • @MNeathway
      @MNeathway Před 2 lety +2

      That’s really impressive!

    • @reginosky.
      @reginosky. Před 2 lety +1

      That’s fantastic! Hopefully we (🇵🇦) can learn from you guys and follow your example.

    • @rebeccagrace2131
      @rebeccagrace2131 Před 9 měsíci

      That is a win!!! 🎉🎉

  • @quirkywendy
    @quirkywendy Před 2 lety +155

    You brought up some excellent points about glass that most people, including me, often don't think about. I would add a couple other positives to glass though a) that you can reuse it much easier than many other options, and b) it's a healthier food storage option than some other options as well.

    • @catbeara
      @catbeara Před 2 lety +9

      Yeah, easy to wash and can be quite hardy if you're careful.

    • @woolypuffin392
      @woolypuffin392 Před 2 lety +15

      Agree, glas can be sterilized while other things that are organic or plastic degrade over time or are not reusable at all.

    • @csengeszabo9249
      @csengeszabo9249 Před 2 lety +6

      I agree with you. I tend to choose glass because I can clean it out after and use it for other things in my home

    • @KingyoKeiChan
      @KingyoKeiChan Před 2 lety +12

      One of shelbi’s videos she mentioned that if you’re planning on using the glass container after the food item is used then that’s a better option which I think is good to keep in mind.

  • @shhhentient
    @shhhentient Před 2 lety +133

    Aaaaall of this just brings me back to minimalism. I can worry about how awful my options are, or I can only buy what I need and eliminate the decision fatigue + waste.

    • @ANNABELLEPOP
      @ANNABELLEPOP Před 2 lety +17

      This. What the zero waste movement really lacks, and honestly contradicts with pushing so many unnecessary swaps, is minimalism.

    • @shhhentient
      @shhhentient Před 2 lety +3

      @@ANNABELLEPOP totally agree. I think Shelbi addresses this often though, which is why she's one of the only "zero waste" crowd people I still tune in to!

    • @natevans8024
      @natevans8024 Před 2 lety +4

      Do minimalists not buy food? Seems to me like daily life necessities are the things that we waste most materials on. Really what we need is hugely large scale, global degrowth

    • @shhhentient
      @shhhentient Před 2 lety +8

      @@natevans8024 totally, but most people (statistically where I live in the USA, at least) buy food they don't need, too. Our food waste and associated packaging waste is insane. I am often guilty of that, as well, so it's my current goal as a minimalist to waste less food.

    • @shhhentient
      @shhhentient Před 2 lety +2

      @@natevans8024 also I agree that these changes must happen on a massive scale.

  • @glenoakes5388
    @glenoakes5388 Před 2 lety +54

    I must confess - I tend to go for glass not because of its recyclability, but reusability. In my home and tribe, I know what shapes and sizes are coveted because I will reuse them regularly in my home, I gift things to others in them (sauces, treats I make, powdered egg shells for someone’s garden), and in some casesI just drop off a ton of requested sizes and shapes to friends who give them new uses.
    That said - when I don’t think that the offered glass will be reused, I do look to a different packaging option to buy the item in.
    BTW - as a fiber enthusiast (knitting/crochet, not oatmeal), most cellulose based fibers undergo intensive processes to become clothing. Linen and cotton tend (not guaranteed) to be the least environmentally impactive in relationship to the potential life garments of those fibers may have if properly cared for.

    • @coralovesnature
      @coralovesnature Před 2 lety +1

      I think she forgot to talk about the reusability aspect or something because to me that is a pretty essential and un-ignorable aspect of packaging material. Also, love that you specified what type of fiber (lol!).

    • @brianahopson2683
      @brianahopson2683 Před 2 lety +2

      What makes certain kinds of fibers so hard is having to not only treat for dyes but also all the chemicals to either bind them together or keep them apart. Though honestly I would love linen much more if we didn't produce it in cotton weaves and machines thus losing many of it's historic benefits as a cloth.

  • @kalleyh8424
    @kalleyh8424 Před 2 lety +79

    Whenever I would dinner at my ex's mom's house I would offer to set the table and would always put the real plates on the table when she always used paper plates. She definitely wasn't a fan of me but I also offered to do the dishes 😂

    • @rockinstrawberries
      @rockinstrawberries Před 2 lety +22

      Wait peopleuse paper platesonaregular basis?? Surely that's much more expensive than using actual plates?? Good on you though

    • @kalleyh8424
      @kalleyh8424 Před 2 lety +12

      @let me eat your boobs this family was literally a millionaire family eith like 5 houses all over California. It definitely wasn't an issue for them

    • @deelee4639
      @deelee4639 Před 2 lety +2

      @let me eat your boobs their country is poor because of western influences. I live in the USA but its not hard to see all first world countries have at one point stolen resources from the countries that are considered poor... like Hati is paying back France for goods France stole from Hati when it was a slave colony. Hati takes its freedom why does hati have to pay France "back" for the goods France stole from Hati to begin with...

    • @jessicasantos6690
      @jessicasantos6690 Před 2 lety +4

      This is what I do when my parents want to use disposables. My family is huge, so I'm not as good about it when everyone is together. Sadly it's become more of a trend in my family to use disposables when everyone gets together. But how easy would it be to clean up if everyone just pitched in a little bit?? So easy!

    • @nightshaderach
      @nightshaderach Před 2 lety +5

      I’ve done that! ..not at my ex’s, my friends birthday they got out paper & I asked if they had plates and offered to wash
      Saved ~10 paper plates from being used for 20 minutes & being thrown away

  • @Trish620
    @Trish620 Před 2 lety +74

    As a stressed out mom, sometimes (okay often lol) I resort to "homemade paper plates". Basically I just take a clean piece of card board from the recycling bin and use it as a paper plate to feed my kids. Usually like a box that used to hold food like a cereal box, or frozen food box. Once I ripped the metal piece off the package for aluminum foil, and turned that into their chicken nugget box. 😅

    • @taintedtruffle7434
      @taintedtruffle7434 Před 2 lety +12

      Lol same my mom HATES wasting any thing so she always did this when we were kids

    • @T.T.M.60
      @T.T.M.60 Před 2 lety +9

      Very resourceful!
      I made my own baby wipes when my kids were in diapers

    • @Trish620
      @Trish620 Před 2 lety +1

      I only did that one year when we were really poor. I cut up a bunch of old clothes, wet several before changing a diaper, and then honestly just threw them away in the diaper. So, idk where you would rate that as far as eco-friendly. I didn't wash them, but those clothes were too bad for thrift donation and would have been thrown away.

    • @Trish620
      @Trish620 Před 2 lety +1

      Now I only have older kids who wet the bed. I'm trying to find something eco-friendly that actually works for them overnight. It's a medical issue that they can't just train out of yet. I can find more eco-friendly options for younger kids. Older pull ups are taking longer to find.

    • @adorabell4253
      @adorabell4253 Před 2 lety +2

      @@Trish620 those of us who cloth diaper wash the diapers. That’s it. And they usually hold up well enough that people can use them for multiple kids or even resell them to other parents.

  • @Eucis93
    @Eucis93 Před 2 lety +60

    I’ve been on a low waste journey for about 4 years now and have been torn on what materials to use. There are alot of things to consider, and as I’m in Finland we have a solid 6-8 months out of the year when we have almost no local fruits and veggies, so any fresh (and sometimes frozen) produce is imported and come in plastic. So when it comes to packaging I buy things in plastics that are recyclable in my area (my waste management company has finally published a list online of which plastics they take), if I can’t find that I choose cardboard or paper so I can compost it or recycle.
    Any time I need to buy an item for my home, my main priority and focus is on that item lasting as long as possible, if possible that item should literally outlive me. I have bought most of my kitchen utensils and stuff in aluminum or steel, in my mind atleast the longer an item is in use before discarding of it the less it’ll take a toll on the planet. I am using my grandmas steel pots, pans and kitchen utensils that are almost 90 years old, still in great condition after almost daily use. I do what I can to avoid virgin materials, whether it’s buying recycled materials or second hand, but in the finnish climate where local food isn’t available for the majority of the year I do have to buy alot of things in virgin plastic. We have seen changes in packaging here, but sometimes plastic is the most sustainable considering the food waste that would occur without it.

    • @coralovesnature
      @coralovesnature Před 2 lety +4

      If you are interested in learning greater detail about the impact of each material, I highly recommend Gittemary Johansen here on CZcams. She has a whole impact series that has quite a few videos out now where each video is 15+ minutes talking about only 1 material. She is out of Denmark.

  • @marynelson2875
    @marynelson2875 Před 2 lety +52

    I remember learning way back in jr high that styrofoam never decomposes and being horrified. I can't believe it's still so widely used. Great video! The amount of research and work you put in is amazing

    • @KingyoKeiChan
      @KingyoKeiChan Před 2 lety +3

      I hate that it’s so widely used. And with the pandemic, places not letting you re-use your own container. It’s all so frustrating.

  • @hannahs1162
    @hannahs1162 Před 2 lety +26

    Dang girl, a CVS sponsorship? Good for you!
    Thankful for your channel and all the knowledge you’ve shared!

  • @huuuuuugu
    @huuuuuugu Před 2 lety +32

    This was super enlightening and needed but also gave me eco-anxiety D:

  • @kriscrawsx773
    @kriscrawsx773 Před 2 lety +18

    Love your last message. About using recycled material no matter what its made out of. Even if its plastic. I get eco anxiety trying to figure out the best thing to buy. I feel burn out from all that decision making and looking up the most eco items.

    • @KingyoKeiChan
      @KingyoKeiChan Před 2 lety +4

      I’m right there with you. I have so much eco-anxiety. It makes grocery shopping difficult for sure.

  • @lyndsey268
    @lyndsey268 Před 2 lety +13

    Honestly feeling a little eco anxiety after watching this haha.
    But, I love how informative it is! I always learn a lot from you, and I appreciate all the effort you put in your videos 💚

  • @elizabethdirks6533
    @elizabethdirks6533 Před 2 lety +7

    Nothing is simple when it comes to packaging and it truly is confusing.Thank you for this video as it helps with taking these pros and cons into consideration. I love the phrase, "Do your best and advocate for the rest." 😊

  • @karenb6774
    @karenb6774 Před 2 lety +28

    But will CVS cut down on their receipts??? dude, longest paper ever

    • @Shelbizleee
      @Shelbizleee  Před 2 lety +17

      But really!! I’ve def given them this feedback 👍

    • @dgonzal4
      @dgonzal4 Před 2 lety +10

      You have the option to go digital! I use to work there. I use to encourage customers to go digital. Most of the people shopping at cvs didn't know about that option.

  • @gabiimg333
    @gabiimg333 Před 2 lety +22

    Shelbi, I just wanted to say how much I appreciate you for making these videos. It was so obvious to see how much work/research and education was put into this video, and I just wanted to say that it does not go unnoticed. These videos are jammed packed with rich info and on top of that they are extremely enjoyable to watch. I love how you informative you are when considering all sides of sustainability. Your videos truly inspire me every time I watch one. Definitely saving this video to share with others!

  • @victoriam9242
    @victoriam9242 Před 2 lety +28

    The issues with glass is literally why I beg bite toothpaste to let folks buy their 4 month pack and the limited edition flavors without the glass packaging (in just their compostable refills)

    • @FrailShiver
      @FrailShiver Před 2 lety +6

      Yes! And now planning to email bite about this (due to your post) hopefully eventually a difference will be made.
      I already have my bottles I do not need more.

    • @hynnow18
      @hynnow18 Před 2 lety +1

      Chomp and Hüppy sell their toothbite refills in compostable bags

  • @ak-no2wo
    @ak-no2wo Před 2 lety +84

    Its always so impressive to watch such a well thought out and well researched video!! Thanks for all the work you do

    • @nataliawineland34
      @nataliawineland34 Před 2 lety +3

      I totally agree!!! It breaks it down so easily for a beginner like me

  • @charliealexander9464
    @charliealexander9464 Před 2 lety +49

    Hey Shelby, thanks so much for this video! This had made sustainability much less daunting for me and also has enabled me to make much more informed decisions rather than falling into the traps of green washing. You are my favourite sustainability focused channel and, in my opinion, the most researched and nuanced too! Thanks for all your work 💜

  • @emilybusby6922
    @emilybusby6922 Před 2 lety +28

    Have you heard of Lifepack? They’re a Colombian company that makes paper plates and stuff out of discarded pineapple tops. How cool is that?

  • @haileywatson5822
    @haileywatson5822 Před 2 lety +94

    It’s alwaaaaays the privileged people with cabinets overloaded with dishes and up to date dishwashers who are using single use dishes and cutlery daily. I do not get it?!

    • @MNeathway
      @MNeathway Před 2 lety +9

      I literally had no idea people did this in their very own homes. I don’t think it’s common here, really only see disposable containers from take out restaurants.

    • @KingyoKeiChan
      @KingyoKeiChan Před 2 lety +7

      I totally forgot that people do this till I met my boyfriends family. They’re dollar store, cheap, throw stuff away junkies. I couldn’t believe it.

  • @amara1199
    @amara1199 Před 2 lety +6

    I'm so here for these more complex dives. Hearing the passion when you speak makes what's usually an overwhelming subject matter for me more fun and so much less daunting

  • @maximalismrehab6030
    @maximalismrehab6030 Před 2 lety +24

    Thank you for this video!! My favourite thing about your channel is how accessible you make sustainable living for people who are just getting started. As you said it’s often hard to figure out what is the best solution/replacement for various problems.

  • @keeba1378
    @keeba1378 Před 2 lety +4

    Bamboo also grows and spreads like a weed. Anyone who has had some in their yard can back me up on this, it is actually very invasive... which probably makes it GREAT as far as using it for things like paper.

  • @thehomemakersblog23
    @thehomemakersblog23 Před 2 lety +2

    I've been trying to reduce waste for a few years and after watching hundreds of videos and reading so many articles about materials, waste and recycling I just feel that the best approach we can all take is to be really mindful of what we buy and use and only buy what we truly need. Reuse, repair and repurpose what we can and stop over consuming for the sake of it or for trends. As sad as it is, this planet is more concerned about money than looking after our environment which is why recycling isn't done properly, because companies can't make money from it 😔

  • @pipersisk3966
    @pipersisk3966 Před 2 lety +19

    Can someone explain to me WHY industries don’t make a full transition to bamboo or hemp paper?

    • @Shelbizleee
      @Shelbizleee  Před 2 lety +14

      Likely cost, unfortunately.

    • @tilly5008
      @tilly5008 Před 2 lety +4

      It takes a while to make those changes and it's costly before they see any return. So a lot of companies won't bother until they're for ed to do it.
      Other companies maybe working on it, but it takes time to a) decide what the best solution is b) define exactly what they need c) find a supply partner and then d) get manufacturing started, tested, and completed consistently. It can take months. We will see it happen, but the market needs to gain momentum and it needs motivation/encouragement.

    • @pipersisk3966
      @pipersisk3966 Před 2 lety +4

      I thought bamboo/hemp would be more cost effective because harvesting would be easier and they could grow it faster on less land.

    • @sunflowercynthia9519
      @sunflowercynthia9519 Před 2 lety

      In Australia, I use a toilet paper brand called Eco Cheeks, it's from bamboo. Consumers can even choose if they want the toilet paper to come individually wrapped (paper) or "nude" 😊 No bleach, either!

    • @katjakatt836
      @katjakatt836 Před 2 lety +1

      "reefer madness" wasn't just about demonizing pot and the black community. it was also about getting hemp out of the market in favor of polyester. when corporations buy politicians to write legislation favorable to corporations, it's called fascism

  • @charjack2
    @charjack2 Před 2 lety +1

    Beyond impact on planet, it's important to consider how the chemicals that make these products have negative impact on human health. Cancer, endocrine disruption, asthma and so many serious heath issues have ties to the terrible chemicals we continue to be exposed to every day. I am an interior designer and am paying much closer attention to specifying materials of natural composition that will not cause harm as they decompose at the end of their life. Of course, also trying to use repurposed materials wherever possible.

  • @kaleystiles5549
    @kaleystiles5549 Před 2 lety +9

    Do your best and advocate for the rest 🙌🏻

    • @privateemail9755
      @privateemail9755 Před 2 lety +1

      Ok can we get corporate personhood revoked? Until then humans will be consider assets.......... For now though corporations are the superior people by technicality.

  • @pamwishbow8826
    @pamwishbow8826 Před 2 lety +4

    Steel is so amazing but yes takes SO much energy!! My husband is a part-time blacksmith a a local community art space so I'm already pretty familiar with steel in smaller sizes but if you're ever in Seattle again the steel plant in town does tours and it is SO wild to see and learn about there. Getting a sense of scale there is almost overwhelming.

  • @frauleinwusel3619
    @frauleinwusel3619 Před 2 lety +3

    I'm from Germany and have never ever heard of anyone using plastic dishes on a daily basis 😱😱😱

  • @jessicaroes1612
    @jessicaroes1612 Před 2 lety +5

    Just yesterday I had a conversation with a friend about exactly this topic - perfect timing for this great video!

  • @zzsofi1552
    @zzsofi1552 Před 2 lety +2

    "Red mud" or "bauxite residue" (waste of aluminium production) is no fun, few years ago we've had an industrial accident, red mud flooded 2 villages in my country, close to my town.... ten people died, 100+ were injured and a whole river died out. We know that production of aluminium is not only sunshine and rainbows. (It's not closely related to the video but it was so traumatic that I cannot think about else when someone mentions this topic.)

  • @SarahRote
    @SarahRote Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you for emphasizing life cycle impacts! I'm constantly learning nuances and updating environmental knowledge that I have accepted without question for years. Glass is a great example of this - perfect for durable food storage, not so great for single-use packaging. Though my jar collection is out of control...
    Thanks for also bringing food waste into this. Packaging DOES serve a purpose, even if it sometimes gets out of control.

  • @Danicalip8
    @Danicalip8 Před 2 lety +5

    This is one of the most informational videos you’ve ever made! Thank you so much!
    Also…LOVE your new quote! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @susanhoover1820
    @susanhoover1820 Před 2 lety +6

    Fantastic video, Shelbi! One of the best EVER on CZcams! Keep up the great work!

  • @stephyeah6410
    @stephyeah6410 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for this video-and, more importantly, thank you for the constant reminder that we can only do so much as individuals, so we should advocate for what we can't control. I've been facing huge indecision and anxiety every time I grocery shop now because I'm stuck making these comparisons in my head. But the better solution to worrying about my individual impact is to help make a systematic change. I needed that reminder!!

  • @margiehislop7812
    @margiehislop7812 Před 2 lety +1

    This is one of my favorite videos you’ve made!! Had no idea most steel products use recycled steel but don’t label it. So educational!

  • @letsmakeout1990
    @letsmakeout1990 Před rokem

    I always appreciate your balanced view of products/processes etc. You are the human that makes the most sense I reckon! Thank you for educating us all🤍

  • @shaunaburton7136
    @shaunaburton7136 Před 2 lety +1

    I keep repairing my cloth bags because I know they take a lot of energy to make. I like all the patches on them.

  • @marierobert8445
    @marierobert8445 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm so glad I came across your channel. Such a high quality and well-thought content!

  • @FrailShiver
    @FrailShiver Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you so much she'll be for putting up with kind of content! I'm relatively new to the "zero waste" movement, and a great deal thanks to you.
    I've been shopping at thrift stores now for clothes, and I'm making a conscious decision of what I buy at grocery stores.
    So this but you has given me a lot to think about. 💕

  • @linda5628
    @linda5628 Před 2 lety +1

    Shelby, thank you for sharing all of your research. I wish you could have a daily or weekly slot on the national news. If more people were aware of the things that you're talking about the changes we all need to make might come sooner. Bless your heart, thank you for trying to make this planet a better, healthier place.

  • @roseelise
    @roseelise Před 2 lety +5

    This video was so good! Thank you for talking about the nuance of all of this!

  • @cristinagarcia1652
    @cristinagarcia1652 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much for all of your hard work getting this important info out to us.

  • @huffleproud7171
    @huffleproud7171 Před 2 lety +1

    Great information shared, thank you for all the work you do!!!!

  • @claudinelefebvre5462
    @claudinelefebvre5462 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow! I recently discovered your channel and I just wanted to say: the work you must be putting in making these videos really shows! It is super informative and it inspires me to also be putting more effort into changing my habits (which I have been trying to better for a couple years now). Quality content level 9000. Subscribed!

  • @coralieofjumpwithnofear
    @coralieofjumpwithnofear Před 2 lety +1

    I haven’t seen any polystyrene food packaging or plates in Australia since the 1990s. In fact when you mentioned polystyrene plates, I was amazed that was even still a thing!!

  • @tanyabyron3593
    @tanyabyron3593 Před 2 lety +3

    When I see people, even those who say they are concerned about the environment buying water in plastic bottles I feel it’s really hopeless. It’s the single easiest thing to change and so many people won’t do it. Drives me nuts. Sorry I had to vent. I ❤️ you so much and I have been writing to companies.

  • @gslovethemusic
    @gslovethemusic Před 2 lety

    Shelby thank you for your videos , they are always actually SO INFORMATIVE and i always learn stuff. Very well made

  • @docane6094
    @docane6094 Před 2 lety

    Thanks Shelby. This video was really useful in helping me as a small business decide which materials are best to package my products. Before I felt like a sell out using recycled plastic, but hearing you say recycled ANYTHING is the best option is a game changer!

  • @lauracc2739
    @lauracc2739 Před 2 lety +2

    I think packaging manufacturers should be required to print where and how their materials can be recycled. There should also be standardization to types of recycling facilities. Municipalities and other facilities should be required to tell their citizens “we use form a, b, or c” of recycling”, and then the company would be required to notate that in some way on their packaging.

  • @KatieM786
    @KatieM786 Před 2 lety

    My Dad was always the "Close the bloody door, we don't pay to heat the street", or "Turn that light off, it's like bloomin' Blackpool Illuminations in here!" 🤣😂😅

  • @jessicasantos6690
    @jessicasantos6690 Před 2 lety +5

    Oh my God, my family also loves to use styrofoam. My dad even microwaved butter in a styrofoam bowl recently. 😖 Thank God though, I've been complaining about styrofoam long enough that he is slowly changing his ways. He even said, "I'd rather wash a dish than use a flimsy styrofoam plate"

  • @hanz05
    @hanz05 Před rokem

    Thankyou for the much needed infromation you have provided, Shelby.

  • @her28
    @her28 Před 2 lety

    Been waiting for a video like this! Thank you!! :)

  • @Jonathan-dv5uu
    @Jonathan-dv5uu Před 2 lety +1

    Wow, you just polluted my brain with so much knowledge. Very informative and comparative video Shelbi! I had no idea the complications of glass. Keep up the great work.

  • @gethyg
    @gethyg Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you SO much for this video!!! Super informative!

  • @LucyGriffithsdotcom
    @LucyGriffithsdotcom Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing this very insightful video, love the content...!

  • @54live
    @54live Před 2 lety +3

    Costa Rica banned styrofoam, it's prohibited as of last month :)

  • @lusasilva4643
    @lusasilva4643 Před 2 lety +2

    As a newbie this vídeo was crucial information, thanks so much!

  • @phyliciajoykloes
    @phyliciajoykloes Před 2 lety

    Yes, Shelbi! Lovely list of materials. I appreciate you continuously educating us. Very well curated, explained and visualized with the pro's and cons. If only more company's would listen to you and apply the knowledge to benefit the earth. You taught me about CVS wanting to change. That's nice.

  • @sintaspeaks
    @sintaspeaks Před 2 lety +1

    another great video!! learning so much from this great channel

  • @jettascorner21
    @jettascorner21 Před 2 lety +4

    Fantastic video!!!! I definitely learned something about glass today though I had started reading up info on it jot being so sustainable. However I do like buying glass because I repurpose it a lot around the house. I also like the point at about the recycled materials. I am finally starting to see some products from recycled plastics in Accra and I'm excited about it because I'm like at least, some plastic is being kept away from landfills.

  • @adiofek3148
    @adiofek3148 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much for creating this video, it was really really helpful 💜

  • @ruchitafotedar
    @ruchitafotedar Před 2 lety +1

    So informative and useful 👏 much needed video Shelby, now I am tempted to research about more and more elements, in terms of their resource footprint, shelf life, usage, etc. Commendable job 👍

  • @SparklinYoga
    @SparklinYoga Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for your great work!!

  • @karensanchez7883
    @karensanchez7883 Před 2 lety

    Great video with great info. Thank you!

  • @magdab2502
    @magdab2502 Před 2 lety +1

    I reaaaaally love your videos! It would be great if we had a communicator like you in my country

  • @jenreynolds755
    @jenreynolds755 Před rokem

    Great points Shelby, I want to stay positive but its a huge battle we are facing. Everything I do in my personal life is seems so insernificant once Im at work. Im doing everything i can at work, but the problems are mind blowing.

  • @nonnisnestegg2676
    @nonnisnestegg2676 Před 2 lety +1

    Always so helpful, thank you!

  • @elizafavg
    @elizafavg Před 2 lety

    I needed this video sooo bad!!! Thank you 🙏🏽

  • @ctzippifuchs9161
    @ctzippifuchs9161 Před 2 lety

    Just a point about disposable plates- my family uses disposable dishes, we don't have a dishwasher. We're a big household of 7 with young kids. It would be very difficult to wash everyone's breakfast, lunch, and dinner plates. Not because it's impossible to do, just because of lack of time. We do however, twice a week have a big family dinner and use dishes (that tend to pile up in the sink for a while..lol)

  • @jessicasantos6690
    @jessicasantos6690 Před 2 lety +5

    Shelbi, I appreciate you SO much for clearing so much up for us. It's a huge help. But I gotta admit, getting major eco anxiety rn! I'm a really bad activist, mostly for the same reasons as you.

  • @ktnguyen4412
    @ktnguyen4412 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much for this video it was so helpful and educational it really makes me rethink my habits and assumptions about certain materials I love you and your videos!

  • @Neeneebee23
    @Neeneebee23 Před 2 lety +2

    A very well researched and well done video! 💚💚💚

  • @smorelion1398
    @smorelion1398 Před 2 lety

    thank you for educating us

  • @Heatherreseller
    @Heatherreseller Před 2 lety +6

    So sad about glass. Crushing! Our town also quit recycling glass. It was at the Texas Tech college here in Lubbock. I called the head lady and she did state that the glass was taking away from the College funds. There was absolutely no profit.

  • @Melliona
    @Melliona Před 2 lety +1

    Idk if you have this in the US but we have an Glassbottle recycling system where they don't remelt them, they wash the bottles and reuse them. If you have those I highly recommend it!

  • @littledipper1199
    @littledipper1199 Před 2 lety

    I’m a farmer in Canada, and have a diploma in Agriculture. Ive never heard of wheat straw being a waste product. This crop residue is often tilled back into the soil as it will be broken down by beneficial bacteria back into macro and micro nutrients that the next crop can uptake. If a farm is mixed (livestock and grain), often the swathed wheat will be combined and the wheat straw is then baled to provide bedding for the animals.

  • @cristinaalexe7454
    @cristinaalexe7454 Před 2 lety +1

    Learned new info about recycling, thank you

  • @debrabros2650
    @debrabros2650 Před 2 lety

    Very thought provoking!

  • @dancingottergirl
    @dancingottergirl Před 2 lety +1

    Wow I can’t believe I’m here first! So excited for this video, been waiting for this information from Shelbi’s perspective.

  • @stdntofYT
    @stdntofYT Před 2 lety +2

    I'd love to see a video talking about the most sustainable textiles. I thrift shop constantly, but when I do buy clothing or craft material (cause I love crafting) I'd love to know where to start. For instance, brands of sustainable yarn or fabric.

  • @Cyanopteryx
    @Cyanopteryx Před 2 lety +3

    Wheatstraw being used in disposable cutlery/plates/straws is like my worst nightmare as someone with Celiac disease lol

    • @leahmoogan5419
      @leahmoogan5419 Před 2 lety +5

      The straw itself actually doesn’t have any gluten in it! The only risk is contamination with the grain itself, but processing the straw to make it safe for commercial use would likely eliminate any contaminants.

  • @mariaisabelrikkersdeborst1481

    Thabk you for this video, I learned a lot. I think that the best aspect of glass is that it is reusable, that's why I think it's a good option for some packaging. Also if it is used in local products I feel like the shipping aspect is less bad. I prefer to reuse glass to plastic or tetrapack.

  • @yisselruiz868
    @yisselruiz868 Před 2 lety +2

    I have family that uses paper plates or foam plates every day to avoid washing dishes 😩 when I visit I use regular plates for me and my family and wash them when we are done.

  • @moonflower1616
    @moonflower1616 Před 2 lety

    Thank you. This was so enjoyable!

  • @EnaGoba
    @EnaGoba Před 2 lety +4

    The tetrapak thing boggles my mind. In (most of?) europe instead of 'plastic' bins there's 'packaging' bins and thats where we throw tetrapak (along with plastic packaging and tin cans). I suppose it's also more widely used than in the states? (I assume, since you elaborated what it was. Around here, we KNOW, dont worry. 😀) We put everything in it lol, milk, juices, tomato sauce, cream ... And i think they go on to be recycled. Hopefully.

  • @naomifreya1481
    @naomifreya1481 Před 2 lety

    You mentioned that people you know use disposable plates daily, and that really surprised me when I first heard you mention that, because in my family and most people I know, disposable plates are only bought and used when we have birthday parties or a bbq. And on the every day, my family at least, uses reusable plates, tea towels, dish clothes for wiping spills. We have disposables, but they aren't used as much as your family uses them. Maybe it's because my family is old fashion or just cheap. Haha

  • @mitchcooper5132
    @mitchcooper5132 Před 2 lety +2

    Would love to see a video of the best sustainable reusable materials. My reusable straw collection includes steel, silicone, plastic, bamboo.... I could probably guess the pros and cons of most of those, based on materials used, how long they last, environmental impact once they end up in landfill or recycling. Mostly curious about silicone and ceramics if I'm being honest, but I'd be interested in information about other common materials.

  • @aibytes4857
    @aibytes4857 Před 2 lety

    This was so well done… subscribed 👍

  • @spookyghoul5078
    @spookyghoul5078 Před 2 lety +4

    Shelby that's a great video ! But I just have to say that your videos always shock me a little because i'm from Austria and our recycling centres literally take everything. From Soft Plastics to Hard ones to PET (plastic bottles that are recycled into plastic bottles nationwide) as well as Drinking Cartons (we call them Tetra Packs) and they are also recycled nationwide. we can leave hazardous waste like polish and paints as well as Electronical waste and so much more! I always kind of thought that this is normal and i kind of now start to appreciate how hard my parents generation (probably) had to fight for that.

  • @mikaelatanny2028
    @mikaelatanny2028 Před 2 lety

    Thank you! This is very helpful

  • @djunaskye6220
    @djunaskye6220 Před 2 lety

    Very helpful, thanks so much!

  • @Rae_Ritchie_Illustration
    @Rae_Ritchie_Illustration Před 2 lety +1

    This is a really fantastic video!

  • @lynndollarhide6887
    @lynndollarhide6887 Před 11 měsíci

    Wheat straw is either baled for animal bedding or else just left in the field. Then the next crop is no-till planted right in the straw. I have never seen either wheat straw or corn stalk waste sent to the landfill on the neighboring farms.

  • @chynalani87
    @chynalani87 Před 2 lety

    I love this video! So informative

  • @cassienester1187
    @cassienester1187 Před 2 lety

    I would love a video on how to properly recycle. Like what you need to do before you put your recycling into your curbside bin bc I feel like there are a lot of people not realizing they're not doing it correctly.