15+ tips for a sustainable summer | eco-friendly favs

[@mach1nefan]

PLEASE make a video about over-tourism! I absolutely love travel so I'd need to know about that :)

[@katieanderson61]

Yesssss please do! My hometown is East Hampton.NY and is an insane place for tourists-anyone heard of “the Hamptons?” Yup, that’s where I’m from-I love in Wisconsin now but I clearly remember the dreaded summertime-the locals could not enjoy their summer due to the thousands of over eager, entitled tourists that ruined it-I’d love to see a video on this!!

[@BouncyBrown]

@@katieanderson61 I'm from California and I've only heard about the Hamptons from movies. I just assumed it was a few ultra rich people with their own vacation house. I had no idea it was a problem. How annoying. (We get lots of tourists too.)

[@thishappycrafter272]

Yesssssss!!!!

[@persephone213]

Same here!

[@helmickkm]

Same. I’m from Williamsburg, VA, and the tourism industry is INSANE there. I would be confident to bet that half of the people that work in the area work in something related to tourism, & it’s destroying the town,

[@Jessicanijkl]

I traveled this summer and picked up trash at the destination, and then I made a piece of resin jewelry from the trash I picked up (after sanitizing it). It is so beautiful, and it brings up good memories from the trip. It’s also a great conversation starter about protecting the planet. I’m now looking at other crafts and art I can make with trash I pick up in my local area. The art supplies are free, and it’s a good mind exercise to imagine new possibilities for a piece of trash.

[@ckdraws410]

What kind of trash did you make the jewelry out of? Part of a can? A plastic snack wrapper?

[@nataliem6071]

Menstrual cups are definitely worth trying in the summer...so much cooler for the undercarriage.

[@graciebroussard]

i just wanted to say i grew up in southern louisiana where environment preservation isn’t taught at all (at least where i live). you have opened my eyes on how wasteful i have been and terrible i have treated the environment around me. i have started implementing TONS of your suggestions in my everyday life and educating those around me. please keep doing what you’re doing🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@aryanadavin8135]

Farmers markets are also a great place to find all sorts of local foods in the summer. Not to mention other local businesses will be there probably. I just went and had my kitchen knives sharpened at mine!

[@mariaochoa1554]

I love searching for swimsuits "new with tag" because I have a personal quelm with pre-owned swimsuits. I've found great swimsuits that way.

[@puddingcat25]

PLEASE PLANT MILKWEED!!! The monarch butterflies are officially on the endangered species list and we’re losing them quickly. Milkweed is the only plant the caterpillars can eat.

[@livingvicariously5108]

Make sure to buy the right milkweed species for your state (if there is one).

[@julsca3738]

When do you plant them?

[@metalldrache]

We've started growing our own vegetables in the backyard and it's so satisfying. Greetings from Uruguay 💚

[@marynelson2875]

I used to work at a summer camp and the kids LOVED picking up trash in the field, we always made it into a game. The fact that there was so much trash in the field though was sad.

[@roserobb]

Going to second wearing a rash guard when going to the beach - my bf's sister lives in Hawaii and has mentioned that they ask people to just not wear sunscreen (presumably because the term "reef safe" is unregulated) when they are intending on going swimming.

[@SaskiasaChristkind]

The chemicals you are all talking about are already forbidden for centuries in the EU😅

[@TarTelperienNumenor]

I agree with closing the blinds "up" the way you suggest during the day but BE CAREFUL! At night, if you're on the second floor and have people walking near your place, sometimes (depending on the angle and how close you are to the window) they may be able to see you. So just do a sidewalk test at night and make sure you're fully blocking out prying eyes 😬 Speaking from personal experience 👋

[@coor0kun]

There are so many national parks, but people focus on just a handful of them - visit some lesser known ones instead!

[@KFoxtheGreat]

I feel the heat killing all the plants. I'm in an apartment so I only have potted herbs but I've had to move them inside and some are not doing well at all 😕

[@puddingcat25]

Venice is having people make reservations to visit their city due to overcrowding with tourism. It’ll be interesting to see how other countries respond as more and more people are born

[@turtlescanfly7]

I live near Yosemite and they started restricting the number of daily visitors during the start of the pandemic. The results on trail maintenance and less trash were so good that they’re keeping restrictions. You need to have a reservation & they only keep a small amount reserved for locals who show up, but those are gone by 6am usually. I’m fully in support of this. Like sure it’s kind of a bummer I can’t take an impromptu trip but it’s totally worth it to not have trails crowded like Disneyland

[@donnaadkins2429]

With a bee hotel please make sure that in the spring after they have left you clean it out!

[@Britbec]

For anyone interested in reefs and coral protection, highly recommend the podcast episode “Ologies Dives into Corals” with Dr. Shayle Matsuda.

[@wireddifferent4343]

For my fellow glasses wearers who need them by prescription: If you can afford it, get transition lenses. That way, you don’t have to have to get sunglasses separately and it has less of an impact because you have regular lenses and sunglasses (when you’re outdoors in the sunlight) in the same pair. However, I wouldn’t recommend transitions if you don’t like your lenses darkening every time you’re out in sunlight. I understand this isn’t the most accessible option for everyone, this is only one out of multiple options out there and you should continue using what works the best for you. /gen

[@laneatkinson6441]

I second this!! I got my prescription glasses w/transition lenses from Costco (without insurance) and it was surprisingly affordable, under $300 for the eye exam, frames, and lenses! I used to pay $600+ just for glasses alone at my optometrist's office.

[@turtlescanfly7]

Now that my prescription has stableized I found it easier to just get a separate pair. I tried transition lenses but I couldn’t take pictures outside without it looking like I was wearing sun glasses so I didn’t go back to that. That said, I just never wore sunglasses for years because my prescription changed every year and couldn’t justify buying 2 new glasses annually. I’ve finally had the same prescription for a few years and happy to finally have prescription sunglasses lol

[@CK-lm5jj]

My Sunscreen does not have 'reef safe' on its packaging, but it has 'Conforming with the Hawaii Reef regulations'. Basically, Hawaii started to ban certain sunscreen and -lotion containing certain chemicals. I never really noticed that before it was pointed out.

[@jovannaortega3954]

I live in OKC and I feel you! It felt like we had like three cloudy days below 100 in July. This summer has been brutal on my garden and my sanity

[@tracyhuckaby5876]

I agree with you about visiting your our state. My husband and I have lived in Texas Panhandle all our life. The Panhandle is way different from other parts of the state. We recently retired and are going to start traveling. We have not done much traveling so we decided to start with our own state. I would love to visit all 50 states as eco friendly as possible. Thanks for sharing more of your travels over on the other channel. I was always told to close my blinds upward for safety reasons. It keeps anyone trying to look thru the blinds from seeing down into the room.

[@jolienvandamme2909]

Venice(Italy) has a problem with over tourism I think they even have a tourism tax

[@pointeplusplus]

I love your videos! I'm a new viewer that just found your channel in the last week or so. I came across one of your videos while looking for help in caring for some plants I just got and you mentioned you had a degree in environmental science which immediately got my attention. I've been on a bit of a binge of your videos and I've learned so much! I love that you focus on the entire lifetime of the product and not just the packaging. I've been kind of stuck in the beginner stage mostly doing my own research and sometimes reverting to old non-sustainable products when what I find hasn't worked for me. You've already done all of this research and even have lots of options for sustainable solutions! I've already been able to make some changes like buying a pair of pants on thread up (my jeans got a hole in an awkward place) instead of going out and buying a new pair and I was even able to find a pair from my favorite brand in my size. Also you love pokemon go too =]. Thank you so much for videos and the time and effort that went into them. You're awesome!

[@emmadutil4038]

I’ve spent all week stressing about that private jet report!! Insane to see how much celebrities/people with money can negatively effect the environment with no repercussions

[@Liloldliz]

i guess that's why some people say "eat the rich"

[@green.bean.]

What about camping Shelby?! Please advice for showering and doing dishes outside HELP!

[@earlgreyci]

Thank you for this video!!! Would love to hear more about over-tourism and BIG yikes on that beach though. I’m glad you and madison are safe!

[@ohkay2090]

Yes! Didn't even think about closing blinds "up" in that way!

[@KFoxtheGreat]

I just went around my apartment and fixed all my blinds 😂

[@Cinedos]

Can you share the bean “hamburger “ patty recipe…thanks.

[@rachelwolf5370]

Thank you for producing such informative and useful videos!

[@TracyHRodriguez]

My son and I go for litter walks in our neighborhood and at playgrounds all the time. It's an activity I hope to normalize. We love it. Funny how many people thank us and think it's so novel.

[@Katameez]

wait, I want the long story about boycotting the market!

[@janetstonerook4552]

Littering .....people are slobs! Here they give the litter an extra heave so it lands deep into the fenceline where it's so difficult for me to get it back out!

[@rachelnelson2903]

Love the tips and love you in this color!! 😍

[@celie10]

I live in Las Vegas, so I feel you with the heat girl. Never thought I’d be thankful for 90 degree weather, because at least it’s not over 100 today.

[@patriciapalaroan1074]

I live in Vegas too. Enjoying our monsoon season and temps just below 100 for a little while.

[@amyward8861]

Trying out the sandals! I've been trying to find better sandals for years and never end up with a more formal pair that fits well and lasts. Hope these are great!

[@audreysavard3248]

About closing the blind up: If you close it down, the sun still can enter your house because some rays are in the blind angle. By closing it up, it is perpendicular and will reflect it outisde. The only rays that enter will be those reflec by the ground.

[@brookelangley5137]

The heat is intense this year! Here in Oklahoma the daily temp is 105, 107, 109, one day it reached 112 last week 😱

[@FennecTheRabbit]

Yesss. And use as many parts of what you grow as you can. I have carrot top pesto on my itinerary for today (my carrot plants decided to be more leaf than carrot so pesto it is). I think my fav purchase this summer was a couple secondhand sun hats (I got a nasty burn in the Spring which made for good sun hat buying motivation)

[@Webster9214]

Did yall go to Port Aransas for the beach? I ask because you will see those flags everywhere at Port A. Definitely do a video on overtourism. Unfortunately it's hard because these tourism area rely on the money they come from tourist (my town of Rockport being one) but also the environmental impact is huge too.

[@TexasToast221]

I’m taking a staycation instead of traveling somewhere this summer and I’m honestly more excited for that than any recent trip I’ve been on.

[@schoolell9886]

Do you have a video on your garden tower? I was thinking about getting one but would like to hear your thoughts. I have seen it in your vlogs:)

[@patriciapalaroan1074]

Agreed! I have an outdoor raised garden but am interested in the indoor tower as well!

[@abbyarnold9086]

Sadly, I can't walk outside longer than 15 minutes without SPF. I love Florida 😮‍💨

[@robynmcalear8277]

You're a lovely teacher for us 😊

[@kalliemj]

i'm pretty sure that there are period/leak proof bathing suits. Also my mom always. told me you just need to get in the water and that basically stops your period so you dont need to wear anything at all. i've never had a problem when i didnt wear something

[@erinberglund4099]

shelbi i love your videos and am constantly learning from you. thank you 🧡

[@marzettik]

I would love to know where you got your uv umbrella. I’m having the hardest time trying to find one. But I do love mine too, it’s just getting old and has a few holes in it now. Not sure how to fix it.

[@starfire1003]

I would love to see a video of pet themed swaps/eco friendly tips. I have a cat and a dog and I use feline pine instead of regular cat litter (smells better, and cleans up easier lol) and i get biodegradable poop bags for the pupper, but i would love to hear some of your tips!

[@justcommenting241]

Does closed down blinds keep you warmer? I live in a cold country

[@cristina.mtz.bravo1982]

Great video!! I learned a lot, your video always inspire me, thabk you

[@bethanygates6812]

I work at a convenience store and ohmygodddddd the amount of litter is disgusting. I see people throwing their cigarettes on the ground all day long and when they come in the store I’ll say “I saw you decided to throw your cigarette on the ground instead of using the ashtray on our trash bin right next to the door…. Why?” And give them a whole rant about how bad that is. It’s practically a full time job just doing that 😂

[@AK-tm9um]

I love you. I love your channel. Thank you sooooo much for being you

[@calladorais6435]

Have you been to the fossil/dinosaur exhibit at big bend? Honestly one of the most fascinating walk-thrus!!!

[@StaceyUncluttering]

Wow I had no idea about closing your blinds a certain way! I will definitely be doing that. We have “only” been in the mid-90s but it gets really uncomfortable in my house in the afternoons.

[@ellepicauly2007]

Great video Shelbi! thank you. I think when it comes to aloe vera plants. it works in an all-year-round warm country or places with lots of light. I used to live in the Netherlands and had many many plants. My Aloe plants only thrived in summer. in spring, autumn and winter it would wilt if I did not have the heating on full time, maybe even point grow lights on it. I'm guessing, in that case. it wouldn't be as sustainable right?? Do you have any alternatives to the treatment of sunburns sustainably if you can't house an aloe plant sustainably?

[@ak-no2wo]

Would love the video on overtourism!

[@amandadunbar9702]

last summer i set up a bee hotel... except the wasps took it over. very sad.

[@michaelajuarez]

Yes! Make the over tourism video!

[@erindowdall2078]

Love the tip on close blinds up not down for energy efficiency!

[@stesha6467]

On the topic of pollinator plants I highly recommend Nature's Best Hope by Doug Tallamy. I think you would really enjoy it. He also has several lectures you can find on KZbin. Fellow Texan here, trying to do what I can to make our environment better.

[@shan1183]

Modi bodi now has a range of period swimwear

[@darcie8560]

I live in Australia so my bee/butterfly house just became a spider house

[@minhdo2728]

I like this! Really love your makeup look

[@angiemmo]

Great video , awesome thanks !

[@samanthamartin1407]

I moved to Texas last year and girl, I get it, the weather here is total BS, summer is awful lol

[@weislang]

Thanks for another great video!♥from another Summer hater! Even here in the Northeast it's too hot . . .

[@ambermoore8208]

I dont know if they do these in america but we can get period proof bikini bottoms in the uk! (I highly reccomend for those hesitant to try menstural cups) xx

[@Marsolan]

If you have bachelor's in environmental sciences, you can start as an adjunct professor in your local community college teaching environmental biology or another related class. And, voila, you are a professor;)))

[@amyalksnis5659]

Love the new hair 😍😍😍

[@tbunny711]

Shelbi, you gotta discover shade cloth for your garden 😎

[@julsca3738]

Where the phanny pack from?!?

[@Amyjwashere]

wasn't galveston in zombieland? in the movie he said something like "you would think zombies destroyed it, but that's just galveston, texas." lol

[@VeggiesbyEos]

Omg you'd be an amazing professor!!!

[@TracyHRodriguez]

Love love love ❣️

[@caterinaserio4946]

THE END GOT ME

[@dianegeee]

Galveston ☠️😂😂😂 great video !💛

[@patriciapalaroan1074]

Always keep the blinds upwards, makes it harder for anyone outside to see inside.

[@mshoneyy]

Wait I thought rubbing Aloe directly from the plant on your skin was too harsh/not good for your skin? Is it not true?

[@rebeccat715]

I think there's a difference between using it daily by itself as hair/skincare and using it directly on a sunburn. The plant on a sunburn is more effective than the gels, but ideally you're not using it all the time.

[@jillbeans1573]

Oh, show me your bee hotels. Please.

[@cassb4678]

Ooh skillshare has some competition lol

[@billiebluesheepie2907]

I try to do my bit - but as my body has fallen apart, I have more and more medical needs - I have to catheterise at least four times a day and it makes loads of plastic waste... but I don’t have a clue what the solution is, other than euthanasia - obviously NOT an option!!!

[@thegirlontheboat1250]

Medical waste should always be an exception, your life and wellbeing is much more important than the trash you produce. You can focus on plastic in other areas of your life but don't worry about this!!!

[@TarTelperienNumenor]

Never feel guilty for medical waste - health and safety is the most important thing for human lives 💙

[@livingvicariously5108]

She’s said many times that medical waste is a different issue. While it is waste it’s much better to be sanitary, safe, and as healthy as possible.

[@laneatkinson6441]

You should NEVER feel guilty about your medical waste! I work in the medical field, and disposable medical supplies are 100% necessary in order to prevent the spread of disease and ensure that people get the treatment they need. Obviously some of this can be made more eco friendly (autoclaving instruments vs disposable instruments), but that responsibility falls on medical facilities and companies that produce the supplies. It actually creates less waste to maintain your health than to neglect it and end up in the hospital. Tl;dr, you're doing the right thing by taking good care of yourself. You are worth it!! :)

[@theemarydee1610]

You look beautiful in green.

[@pixkypix]

I saw that person litter as well on the video!! I looked back at the vlog to make sure that I saw what I saw. Shame

[@adelehare8495]

i use a menstrual disc and they are amazing!!! if you’ve tried a menstrual cup but hate the suction, discs don’t have that. they go up further in there lol and you can’t feel it at all. you can even have sex with it in!

[@saramorris6686]

Instead of menstrual cups or disks or period underwear, you could go for an implant. I've gotten one and it really reduces the time (and menstrual pain) that I get from my periods, and it lasts for 2-5 years. Some cons for me were that my implant was itchy, which left a bruising outline on my arm that's kinda obvious if I raise my arm, and you can still get your period sometimes, especially when you begin it. But it's nice to not think about it as often and not clean blood as frequently.

[@ElkeThys]

I've had 2 implants. The 1st one worked great for 3 years; my periods just stopped. I had to remove the 2nd implant due to the fact that my periods never ever stopped and I was bleeding all the time. Stange how the same product can give such different reactions.

[@thatjillgirl]

Dude, Big Bend looks awesome! My husband and I are visiting it for the first time later this year, and I'm really looking forward to it. It's desert, yes, but with the mountains and the river, there definitely seems to be a lot of variation going on there. Looks like a cool place!

[@Lolzadoodle8484]

Taylor Swift's jet usage really disappointed me. I've never been a Swiftie, but the absolute irony of her cottage core renaissance combined with the highest fuel emissions overall... Yikes girl. There's nothing wrong with flying commercial. Ffs.

[@donnaadkins2429]

@staywildswim are an incredible company for swimwear! They are a B Corps, use ocean plastic, believe in slow fashion and sustainability in everything! Their marketing is brilliant, please check them out Shelbi, I think you'll like them! Love your videos, vlogs and all xoxoxo