Top 10 Tips for Zero Waste Living!
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- čas přidán 20. 09. 2016
- Alexis and I share our top 10 tips to reduce your waste ... and begin your journey to Zero Waste! Get others to join the conversation: share this video!
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I just went to target last night and bought a bunch of peaches from the bulk section and used my new bulk produce bags. I felt so 😎. Until I got to the checkout. The lady looked at me like I had a horn coming out of my head and had to call the manager over to figure out how to charge me for the peaches but not the weight of the bag. And the manager kept saying over and over that she had never encountered someone bringing their own bag and couldn’t figure it out. They ended up giving me a coupon discount but the process was pretty painful. I kept a smile on my face, but seriously? NO ONE has ever brought their own bulk bags to their store?! SAD.
for me as a german, the first three tips are just common sense... though i don't like these coffee cups and just use a thermos bottle for my tea instead.
and we have to use tote bags because you don't get any free plastic bags anymore if you're shopping. not even at clothes stores. some might give you paper bags but usually you have to pay a few cents for any kind of bag you want to use.
and we have "pfand" (if you buy bottled water or beer or whatever you pay a little bit of money extra and you get that money back when you bring the bottle back to the store.)
germans really love recycling :D
Germany sounds just like Switzerland in that case! But when I go to the USA or UK, things are so different.
Nabi Sevim I'm Sorry but the "Pfand" Bootles are not usefull when you like to reduce waste.
If there are made out of glas, it is maybe ok. But think on the costs (for the planet) to run a business, to fill up, to deliver, to get back, to clean, to fill up...
And in Germany the water quality is great!
And the plastik bottles are awful!
Plastik will formed in bottles and after you are done with it and you get your "Pfand" for the empty bottles, they will shred, shiped to China and they melt it and transform it in Polyester Clothes.
Do you really think this recycling? !
+Rogue Gone Vogue , it really depends on where you go in the usa.
I watched this video year ago, now I use almost all of your tips on daily basis. Thank you for improving my life!
That makes me so so happy to hear!! Thank you Vulpes!!
I dumpster dive and I save so many items! Which include furniture! I feel like I'm helping the environment :)
tampon and pads really add up after every period, now I use a menstrual cup and it helps a lot!
Awesome! I've had mine for 4 years and absolutely love it. Just wanted to keep the video gender neutral for now :)
Awesome list. I think reusable menstrual products deserve a place in this conversation too.
The girl with glasses looks so enthusiast, bubbly and adorable! I wish i was her friend
I've gotten into the habit of taking a reusable bag everywhere since I moved to France! You always have to pay for a paper or plastic bag at the store, so it's so much easier to keep a small reusable one in your purse instead! Thanks for this wonderful video
I'm from Britain and the best thing that's happened here recently was the introduction of a new law that states that all large retail shops must charge 5p for carrier bags. It's made such a huge difference to how many plastic bags we go through, as most people have a stash at home that they take with them shopping!
Jess Crago agreed!!
In France, retailers aren't allowed to give plastic bags either. They can sell reusable bags only (for 5 cents, you get a biodegradable one which you could use a few time and for 50 cents, you get a really strong one that you can use basically forever). It's been a thing for a few years now and even if some people complained at first, now almost everybody thinks it's better.
You just need to think about taking a few bags before going shopping for groceries and you're good !
filiaaut Yeah it was exactly the same here! People complained at first but then realised it really wasn't that big of a deal. And we usually have really strong bags for 10p, 50p, or £1, depending on the shop/bag, but ordinary plastic carrier bags are 5p!
We need hemp based plastic. It is biodegradable and can disintegrate within 80 days.
Daniel Bengurion Avoiding plastic is better because you don't need to grow hemp if you just avoid it!
+SurfergirlKH
more people would go minimalist on the hemp idea
I am 17, I have moved out of my Mothers place and I am fixing up a camper my English/health/p.e teacher has kindly offered. I want to make it as minimal waste as possible. I've been a vegetarian for almost 5 years and that in its self has made this process so much easier.
the camper has a small wood stove and I was wondering if any trash I did end up creating could be used as a source of fire energy? I feel it could be helpful in the long run.
I've also have made "blueprints" for an indoor compose and will be building window boxes so I can grow some of my own produce. The camper is off grid and I feel like this is the way I want to live the rest of my life. I just have very little knowledge of how to properly live a zero waste life style. Being an artist and a huge fan of collecting cards, which always comes in the most ridiculous amount of plastic packaging. Channels like yours have helped a lot when trying to figure out how to start the way of zero waste. Thank you!
I never realized how much waste I use. I will talk to my mom and urge her for our family to make less waste than what we do now. It's just unbelievable what is happening to world because of us.
One thing that has reduced a ton of waste in my life is my menstrual cup. I don't use any tampons anymore and it's more beneficial for your natural pH down there.
I just recently discovered you, but I have to admit that I just love your sustainable view on the environment! Right now I am changing my life concerning minimalism and zero waste. It's still a long and hard way to go, but it's never to late to start! :) x
this was so cool for me to watch as person with a non American perspective! I noticed that some of the things that you mentioned here are kind of things that we (indians) do unconsciously...like the taking your own bags to the grocery. veggies and fruits and other fresh produce is bought on the street from small time street vendor, and we generally carry our own bags for the sake of convenience. if you eat street food, youre served in stainless steel plates, glass jugs, simply because it's cheaper. I was telling my dad about this zero waste stuff and he mentioned that when he was a kid, there was if he needed to buy oil or sugar , they'd take their own cans. vendors would make their sales door to door, like even salt, would kind of basically be brought at your doorstep eliminating the need for a means of transportation from the shop to your house. but I guess times are changing now because people are demanding "modernization" and want more packaged products because of their convenience. its really upsetting to see that a lot of indians believe that modernization is equivalent to westernization. :/
Great point about bottled water, I live in Guelph ON Canada and the bottled water here literally is our tap water! it drives me crazy when I see people buy it!
I've been using glass bottles for my water. If you buy juice, kombucha, iced tea, etc. that comes in a glass bottle, you can just wash it and reuse it forever! I put it in a sock when I throw it in my bag so it doesn't clank on everything. Anyways, if you're tight on money and not ready to dish 20-30$ for a canteen, that's another idea.
Great idea! I did that too but I'm very clumsy and smashed it 🙈 But there is something to suit everyone!
Good idea! My family reuses tubs from yogurt and such to pack lunches, so that's a similar concept.
thanks you so positive. so many zero waster make you feel bad. Thanks so positve
living a better lifestyle when you don't control the household (aka are a child) is difficult, but I really want tooo!
Hey Krystin! This is Alexis from the video. I know it can be hard, but I started getting interested in waste when I was in school! I started first by showing my parents that I was really interested (and that it wasn't just a phase) - that meant doing things that were in my control, like using my canteen and tote bag. Then I did the research to find environmentally friendly shopping techniques and went with my parents to do groceries and helped guide their choices! It can take time, but dedication will work :) Thanks so much for watching the video.
In Australia it is illegal not to give somebody water if they ask for it
I was diagnosed as being allergic to plastic the worst is number five the triangle on the bottom has numbers in it one through seven I break out in hives and when I put a straw in my mouth swell up where it's hard for me to swallow I like what these girls are doing it helps me get through the day without plastic in my life in that I am so allergic to it
Larry Benson oh wow that must suck because of how plastic is everywhere and you can’t really avoid it
Sorry you have to go through that, happy we can help! Silver lining: no one can argue with you when you say no to plastic!! You have the best excuse! Rock on hun. x
I like to make tote bags out of shirts I don't wear anymore. plus if you give a friend something you made they are more likely to use it because it's sentimental than if you bought them a tote bag and they feel like you are being preachy.
Hey Vic - this is Alexis from the video! That's such a good idea. Thanks for the tip!
"no thanks, I have my own straw... ASSHOLE"
this almost made me pee my pants
I just ordered a bunch of these things. I just very resently realised how important this stuff is, and your videos help navigate so much! Thank you for making them, and thank you for caring for the planet.
along the lines of the bamboo cutlery//tooth tabs-bamboo/organic toothbrushes!!!! so important!!!
Ageed! 🙌🏼
There is so many things I've never thought about creating waste. Watching your videos has pushed me to want to think more about the waste I create and try to cut down.
I just took a fork, a knife, and a spoon for the silverware I already had in my house and wrapped it in some cloth napkins that I made from a t-shirt and then rubber-banded it.
These tips are also great for germaphobes who don't like to use cutlery, or cups from restaurants that might be dirty.
I LOVE Lush shampoo bars! They are the BEST! I just can't go back to liquid shampoo knowing how much i'm saving and how compact and easy they are! Travelling with them is so easy!! No need to buy travel size as it literally is travel size but has the same usage as a full size shampoo! 😊
I put my tea bags in my compost bin where I live in England it's compulsory to recycle which is really good
PLEASE start making more often videos, I think y'all are great and I'd like to see more.
I didn't know that coffee cups and tea bags are lined with plastic. Very informative thanks for doing this vid :)
This was a great video! I love that you make the point that even a few habits can make a big difference, because not everyone will have all options available to them. If you want people to join a course, make it easy and appealing, and teach them how, rather than scolding them for not doing it or knowing how. Thanks for the tips.
As an employee of an organic grocery store, much of the things we receive come from quite a distance, and our bulk items are often in bags that can't be recycled. (Specifically tea, spices, and loose veggies.) So, when talking about bulk, have you considered the waste produced by transportation and packaging? Don't get me wrong: this is coming from a place of innocent curiosity because in the U.S., it is much harder to live a completely zero waste life. Thanks!
Isabella Reese this is a really important point. more people should contact bulk stores and ask them if they could buy their produce in a recycleable packaking so at some point they might
Sand straws is a great place to buy reusable straws because they donate 10% of your purchase to sea life! They are already pretty cheap but you can use code bailie for 10% off:)
Thought I should add that each person's need of these items are very individual. "Get to know your garbage" what are the typical items that you throw away? Find a way to reduce those specific garbage items. Don't fall into the consumer trap and buy stuff you don't need just because someone says "this is the essentials for minimalism/zero waste." The biggest essential of zero waste and minimalism is the mindset.
thanks so much! Going zero waste starting today! Can't wait to be aligning my values with my actions! Also, you can make your own toothpaste as well with baking soda, coconut oil, and peppermint oil! It works amazingly well and is good for the environment! You can look up a recipe or I have one on my channel! Keep inspiring the world! Much love!
Thanks so much for your inspiring videos and useful tips, girls! I want to produce less waste starting 2017. Lost my water bottle, but that's no excuse. Thanks again, subscribed.
Go girls keep inspiring people especially the young ones. 👍👍👍
This is very enlightening. Super simple steps and I look forward to taking them!
Oh my gosh you guys seem so nice
This video was so sweet and really lifted my mood. And what an important topic!
Thanks for the tips!
It's ironic that the convention would be held in Hawaii though. Airplane travel is not great for the environment.
Thank you for practical tips! Have you already covered all the disposable hygiene products we use; wetwipes, cotton wool pads and menstrual products?
I'm not sure how I stumbled upon your channel but you guys have really inspired me. I've always wanted to go waste free but never thought I'd be so simple. Thank you guys for the encouragement!
i was expecting menstrual cups to be mentioned, they are so amazing
yeah same.. i hope they talk about that (and cloth pads). pads and tampons make a lot of waste and you can decrease it really easily.
SoffanIsTheBest they're also not good for your body most of the stuff they use to make them are bleached
If I ever met someone as dedicated and enthusiastic about zero wasting, I would never consider them weird or annoying, if anything I would feel admiration for them. I will try to do most of these and little by little change my bad habits. Thank you for sharing.
I don't know if it's just in the UK but I've heard the government are putting a ban on the use of microbeads in products like toothpaste because of the effect on the environment 😊
The produce bags are completely new to me! So cool!
I went to visit China a few months ago and despite the smog and bad environment caused by the factories the people are all very environmentally conscious, you bring your own containers for take out, and they charge a lot of money for plastic bags and containers
This is really inspirational and not at all judgemental, I'll definately remember all of your tips. Thanks :)
thanks for all your hard work. I am trying to give up meat and dairy products as well as be less wasteful. i am so excited and inspired. redy for my 180
BadActingWYIM check out Mic the Vegan, High Carb Hannah, Cheap Lazy Vegan, and Trash is for Tossers for ideas on how to minimize wast and eat healthy. Good luck😊
I've watched a lot of these, and there usually isn't anything new, but this video - happily - had a couple of new tips. Yay! (And thanks.)
In Spain plastic bags are still a huge problem, cause whenever you go shopping, even if you just buy one thing, they give you a plastic bag...
Hi there! This is Alexis from the video. It can be really frustrating! Sometimes you have to be quick, saying before they even take out the bag that you don't need one! Can sometimes get me some puzzled looks but works every time :) Buena suerte!
you guys inspired me. I'm on board. let's show some love to our planet.
Thank you
I don't know where you've been asking to use these cups, bottles and containers "people are usually nice"??? Where I live, people are usually really mean or say "it's against store policy." "or "it is a health and safety hazard." "no, we don't do that here."
Hey Vixey, Alexis from the video here! I've had it maybe a handful of times where people have said no, and then I've politely said "I understand your policy, but I'm afraid I will no longer be a customer at your store". That sometimes has changed their mind! If not, I just go somewhere else. The key is persistence!
we dont even have stores where you can fill up individual amounts of food yourself where i live. literally EVERYTHING comes in packaging except for (only some) produce
I'm so glad I found you and your channel. I am very excited to see how much of a difference I can make with living zero waste. Right now it is hard for my boyfriend and i to live this lifestyle just because the area we live in don't have any close place to buy package free items or bulk organic items. We try to buy as much plastic free and or minimally packaged foods but again every grocery store we have near us doesn't have ideal items. Thank you for all the tips and thank you for being someone who wants to make a difference :)
Hey Tia! Thanks for your kind words!! I’m so greatful you’ve left such a positive and inspiring comment like this here! You’re doing the right thing! Just so you know; often bulk stores aren’t called bulk stores, and sometimes you can sneak them out (like when I’m in London I go to Whole Foods which isn’t a ‘bulk’ store but they sell weighable/unpackaged grains, peanut butter, and tea! Also: check out farmers markets! I’m a big fan of freezing fruit too. Rock on girl! 🤙🏼🌍🌿
I did a summer program focused on turtle conservation which has gotten me interested in zero wast living, but one of the big things that they emphasized was how horrible plastic straws are for turtles.
I really want to start a zero waste journey/life as soon as possible but right now I live with my grandparents and we already have tons of reusable plastic containers, things in plastic packaging and just things like that. I realized it would be even worse for me to trash all of these things because 1 my family still wants to use them (there’s brands they like, things they’re comfortable with, etc) and 2 I’d just be throwing away more plastic which would kind of defeat the purpose I think.
Ive decided to start making little improvements now though like switching to lush shampoo bars and conditioner instead of continuing to buy plastic bottles and I’m going to start making some of my own bathroom products and cosmetics as I finish off the products I currently own. Once I move into my tiny house though I’ve decided that I want to have a zero waste (or atleast as little as possible) home. #Life goals.
Kayla Resurreccion apparently Lush soap products contain some chemicals which are bad for sea life. Maybe another brand?
Been looking into zero waste for a while and this is such a a good, comprehensive, and inspiring video thanks :)
very useful tips thank you. you can find these items in store or online.
I highly recommend a titanium spoon/fork/knife combo from Light My Fire. They're about 10$ and won't break if it ends up under something heavy in your bag.
I love these tips are great! My family does a lot of these already!
Love the video. In Vegas we can't drink our tap water, but I do carry a canteen everywhere in hopes of finding filtered water.
Great tips, would really apply them out..
found your channel as I was checking on minimalism, decluttering and cleaning videos..
I think I have always been a minimalist, I thought I was just being thrifty but then we can be a hoarder at times thats why I am on the process of this again..
decluttering and organizing can truly help us in this process.. doing a preloved sale so I can downsize...
Love this so much especially the apps! :-) thanks so much!
I wish like ANYTHING that stores where I am would sell in bulk and allow me to use my containers. The coffee shop won't accept cups but that's cool - I save money now that I don't patronize them anymore, lol
I live for my Lush shampoo bars!! I used to work a camp job and they lasted forever and with the metal travel tin you have no bottles. I won't go back to bottles after trying the bars!
This would be easy if *EVERY STORE IN HERE IS NOT FULLY PACKAGED WITH PLASTIC AND GIVES YOU PLASTIC BAG RANDOMLY WITHOUT EVEN YOUR CONSENT LIKE I ONLY BOUGHT A FREAKING PEN FROM A SHOP AND THEY GAVE ME THIS HUGE PLASTIC BAG THAT YOU COULD FIT 3 FAULT IN OUR STARS BOOK AND 2 HARRY POTTER: THE SORCERER STONE BOOK LIKE AGHHNFKWKKC*
*ALSO WHY DO DORMS DOESN'T HAVE A SINK* *DO THEY EXPECT ME TO WASH MY DISHES IN THE FREKIN BATH SINK? CAUSE IM NOT DOING IT LIKE PEOPLE HERE ARE SO FUCKING DUMB THAT THEY ACTUALLY THROW CUP NOODLES JUICE AND THE ACTUAL NOODLES IN THE SINK LIKE WHYYYYY, AND THE WORST THING IS THEY FREAKIN DUMP A NUTELLA BOTTLE IN THE JUICE. WHYYY.*
*OOOOHHH ALSO I CANT COOK HERE CAUSE I DUNNO*
Just say that you don’t need a plastic back? In Germany you have to pay a little extra for plastic bags👍🏻Btw I’m pretty sure in nearly every town is a store where they doesn’t pack everything in plastic. Just google for it.
Awesome tips, thank you for sharing!
I have been using cardamom pods for the past 2 weeks instead of gum and have been LOVING it. THANK YOU SO MUCH
OMG GIRL: I know right?? Addicted.
Where can you buy them? I hate having bad breath (obviously who likes that) but i hate the sugary taste of mints and gum!
Miriam Sokora I've found them in a few Indian stores which sell spices and beans and whatnot, is there something local to you like that? Otherwise, check with your local supermarket, they may have it :)
Zabel Connor Thank you so much! I'll probably go looking for them this weekend! :)
So many great tips! Will definitely be using some of these tips!
I start thinking to try this shampoo bar for the first time. Appreciated for sharing video
i am so downloading Beat the Microbead!! i have been having soo much trouble with my skin care figuring out whats good.
Tahlia, You should check out badger balm. they have a great selection of skincare products for fair prices.
I've got that To Go Ware bamboo cutlery
This was incredibly inspirational. I'm the girl with the backpack everywhere I go. However I've struggled with grocery shopping and when you talk about becoming political, going beyond my personal actions, that's where I want to take this.
Literally my favourite channel 🐬
love the vids! so educational and sweet. please make more of these xx
Hi guys! This video was suggested to me on youtube (thank God because I found you guys through it) and I am so glad that there are other people who believe in the same things as me, I'm the most radical environmentalist in y high school. I'm going to buy bamboo cutlery today!
This video helped me out a lot! Thank you so much!!
josephine is so adorable
I really want to start to living a zero waste life! Thank you girls for what you do for the world🌍 I admire you🙏🏻
Thank you for simple useful tips! being guy is even less consuming in terms of personal hygiene but I'm still in a search of foldable glass bottle (though hydaway is nice midpoint). Keep up great energy!
awe, thanks)
already trying to reuse as much as possible, f.i. having clear bag for bread from a specific supermarket used several times. invisible for employees, but still less waste
How cute are you guys! This is such a great "starter kit" for people just getting started. Cool!
I'm obsessed with cardamon. The cardamon idea is brilliant! Never thought about it before!
thank you ladies, outstanding tips
I really enjoyed this video! I'm trying to cut down on the waste that I produce and these tips were really useful for things I hadn't even thought about before like straws and utensils! I hope you make more videos like this 🙂
We're so glad! Working on it! 😘
Thumbs up for an informative video and for wanting to help the environment. I'm not totally sold on Lush products, especially with the SLS (plenty of better alternatives) but I like the idea of the products being used to minimize waste. 😊
I LOVED this video you guys are adorable and it was probably the most informative zero waste video I've ever seen. Subscribed 💕🌲🌏
Ahhh so happy you found it useful!!! Haha, so glad you found it amusing too!! That's our aim! Thanks girl 😘😘
Wow! Just found your site & I am so impressed, love the intro to Aps that are available did not know they existed regarding litter etc. Love your fabric produce bags I would like the what fabric they are to make them myself please.
I live in Australia & have not seen them used here, hope you can help,
Cheers & big thank you, liked & subscribed!!
This video is awesome great tips!
I personally like to buy my shampoo bars and soaps from my local zero waste shop rather than Lush. Purely because that way, I'm supporting a small business rather than a big brand.
thanks for all the tips !!! I'm definately going to get collapsible containers. new subscriber here 😊
These were great tips! I really want to make the move to zero waste and these ideas are such a good place to start (I've already been carrying my own water bottle and tote bags for years so I'm already on the right track haha)
Omg, you guys are awesome and lovely. I am pretty wasteful 😬 going to try and adopt a couple of your tips to start out with.
Downloading the apps now.
Check you water quality before drinking out the tap.
Hi! Alexis from the video here. Absolutely! However, I was previously living on an island in the middle of the Indian Ocean working on plastic pollution issues and I just boiled/filtered my water to avoid using plastic bottles! It can be done :)
Yes! I hope you don't think I was trying to be negative! You guys did a great and positive thing by spreading this information. Perhaps your next video can regard testing and/or preparing unsafe water for use!
That's a great idea! We'll add it to the list :)
Gantra i was thinkig the same, in my country is not safe to do that
Thank you I actually liked the information and found it useful
Ugh I love this video so much. Thank you so much for this.
Hey Anastasia! This is Alexis from the video! Thank you for your great comment!!
The captions about the soap were my favorite!