18 Zero Waste Travel Essentials | Eco Friendly Travel

[@FreedomStrider]

Not that 0 waste is impossible, but it's like suddenly quitting smoking or banning sugar from your diet. It is best done gradually, and then you'll be consuming half the packing in no time.

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

100%

[@maddylovesbooks]

Yeah, same with going vegan or anything really, baby steps

[@NeuroimagingClara]

I had to ban sugar from my diet overnight and it wasn't hard.

[@daniellebrown-arcentales]

I started using reusable pads and menstrual cup. Best decision ever. Saves so much money and so easy to use.

[@pinkysworn]

My first changes were to start using a bamboo toothbrush and to refuse extra freebies (plastic toothbrush, mini floss in plastic, etc.) from the dentist. I also switched to a metal safety razor and stopped buying shaving cream/gel. Now I use soap or conditioner or whatever is on hand.

[@cacylyon3220]

Thrift shopping ! It makes a big impact on my wallet and the planet. All my clothes are thrifted besides some accessories

[@noelleoppedisano9509]

I LOVE the period underwear from Thinx. Super comfortable. Never had a breakthrough leak in the 3-4 years I’ve used them. Super easy to wash. They’re even sort of cute with lace detail. I’m a huge huge fan of them!

[@JennyBrett]

I need to get me some of those!

[@sionnach9946]

Do you use them with something or just by itself?

[@noelleoppedisano9509]

Life of Fox just by itself unless it’s a really heavy day, then I’ll use a tampon as well. But they’re really nice to wear overnight so I don’t have to worry about toxic shock or a pad moving

[@HealthGeekMum]

I totally agree, Thinx is fantastic. I use them only by themselves even on heavy days. Then for lighter days I have different pairs with less absorbtion.

[@jenohogan9254]

Something that should be pointed out. Plastic straws are incredibly important to individuals with disabilities. There's a ton of info online explaining why the alternatives don't work. However, if you're able to use anything other than plastic, than you totally should. :-D I started carrying a travel coffee mug, metal water bottle, a couple of grocery bags, reusable produce bags and cutlery in my backpack everyday. My bag is getting heavy lol

[@laurencisneros1144]

Jen O'Hogan that’s why reusable straws are a thing

[@amycurran97]

I have bamboo and metal straws I take on a pencil case type thing

[@joex1084]

There are flexible straws made out of hemp plastic, which biodegrade in a month without leaving microplastic. Zero Waste in most aspects is totally possible, one just has to be a little creative about it.

[@pmmurf101]

Yes, I must say I have a cousin who has a son with a serious disability and the thought of banning plastic straws is virtually not possible for him. We (as a society) will hopefully work on this issue and find an alternative hopefully? Otherwise, great videos and awesome travel tips! BRAVO!

[@agirlwithdreams15]

JoeX108 That brings up allergy issues. We just need to admit that we cannot ban plastic straws outright

[@ayo_k32]

That spork is the cutest little chubby thing I've ever seen!

[@shulakha]

Great video! What I loved most while traveling is my water bag (also available as bottle) with an integrated water filter (filters 1000l before you have to replace it). I was able to drink the tap water all over India.

[@lyreparadox]

What's the name of the bag you use?

[@shulakha]

@@lyreparadox Katadyn befree

[@Yourflowerbaby]

I’m newbie to reduce plastic .. and your channel is very inspiring .. thanks Love from Indonesia

[@BumblingTourist]

I think that eating less or zero meat is a GIANT way to reduce waste.

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Agreed!

[@parker.100]

It's the one thing you can do that has the biggest impact

[@bananapangkeyk]

I would just like to point out that although it does make an impact that we as consumers make the change towards "zero waste" living, manufacturers should also take a hand in becoming more environment-conscious. If production of non-environment friendly and toxic substances still continue, we as individual consumers could only do so much to keep our ecosystem from totally deteriorating.

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

What Zero Waste Changes have you been making in your life?

[@111-k4d9m]

Trying to use less plastic. Buying unpackaged and loose bio food. Never use any kind of straw. No more eating cooked mest - do not like the taste of it. Buying less cleaning products.

[@vickygelineau9451]

I started eliminating plastic in my kitchen. I realized it was really easy and then I startes compost... And tadaaa! Zero waste in the kitchen (it's absurd how easy it was!). Then I did the same thing in my bathroom, making my own cosmetic and eliminating things I don't need in my life like make up xD

[@cboyce3744]

Stasher reusable sandwich bags. Game Changer! Stasher Reusable Silicone Food Bag, Sandwich Bag, Sous vide Bag, Storage Bag, Clear www.amazon.com/dp/B01DZQT9CU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fOsVCbZHX80AF

[@111-k4d9m]

@@vickygelineau9451 Hi Vicky, sounds like you deal with things in a good way. All the best.

[@lauracahill4920]

Great video! I started when my first child was born in 2003. Check on @laura0cahill on Insta.

[@greensupernova92]

I love those reusable rubber/silicone (idk what material)“ziplock” inspired bags that I’ve seen popping up everywhere. They are so cute and cool and they are great for travel! You can order them on amazon!

[@savannahlampp5666]

I love listening to Kristen. Her advice is always cool, and nice to listen to! And, from one momma to another: yes we need to make a difference for our little ones. Love from South Georgia (USA)!❤️

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Thanks mama! ♥️

[@andreaspromenade]

I use period underwear with the menstrual cup, just in case there is any leak. It’s amazing, I love them, they are so convenient AND low waste!

[@ilovemusic1398]

I use an Albatross stainless steel safety razor and absolutely love it! It is the closest shave I've ever gotten from any razor, electric, disposable, any! And it's so much cheaper than other options. For those of you interested, I purchased it from Zero Waste Bulk in Waterloo, Ontario. An amazing store by the way! They also carry the best cloth menstrual pads that I've tried.

[@adira-o6n]

I absolutely live for you guys as parents

[@Chihiro99685]

Adira Al-Hilo true

[@ninaforsythx3]

This is wonderful, Kristen! I love how honest you are. Also how you make reducing waste into a fun game :D

[@KenshoQuest]

Great timing! We are planning what to pack for long term travel and we try to choose zero waste options when available. We are packing most of these. I don't quite understand the mason jar, which a lot of zero wasters recommend. It's heavy and fragile, and we are already concerned about keeping the weight down. We will bring a stainless steel insulated tumbler, which I think could serve the same purposes. I'm bringing Lunapads organic cotton period underwear with changeable inserts.

[@laurenbaccus4587]

I enjoy your channel,Kristen, since I will be a first time solo carry on only traveler at the sweet age of 63. You have some great info to share ❤️🙏You asked what changes i have made towards zero waste. Your video touched on bar shampoo and conditioner. I have long hair and I have been using local handmade soap for my shampoo and have found I need very little, if any, conditioner. No sulfates and all natural. I love how my hair feels and I don't have to wash it as often...win win.

[@teddygingerbear1647]

Inspired by many others at the forefront of minimizing waste, I adopted a personal plan to challenge myself four years ago to put into practice one new Eco change each month and stick to it forever. So far, the changes I've embraced have helped reduce our waste tremendously as well as more simply. For past two years, Grove Collaborative has helped by offering products which are eco friendly and are also great products. Just purchased a special makeup removal cloth which only requires addition of water. Now I can remove pre moistened makeup removal disposable trash. They also sell Preserve food containers made from recycled plastics. I've been using Preserve Toothbrushes for nearly 10! Yrs. Trader Joes sell Preserve toothbrushes which come in a sleeve which is actually a postpaid mailer for recycling you toothbrush when finished.

[@holisticmaya]

Omg i need that blendjet!!! I’ve been looking for something like this for my travels. I don’t even make smoothies that often but I love to blend sauces, cashew cheese, etc... thank you!

[@irenefernandez6656]

I think videos like this are very positive to be aware of the amount of waste I produce, never thought about things like the napkin of a restaurant

[@LizChaRob]

I try to spread the word because it’s sooo much better than Lush’s conditioner; Bar None. It’s also a bar conditioner but drastically more moisturizing, creamier, and all around better! It’s lasts longer too! I buy at Ulta but it’s online of course.

[@monyscell8352]

I've never seen a travel blender like that - I assume you can only do smoothies in it? I just wanted to share that I just recently learned that the bamboo utensils and straws etc are treated with formaldehyde - and they apparently rot fast - so glad I didn't buy a bamboo spork now (I so wanted one for the longest time). Thanks so much for sharing all these tips! I think I've pretty much made all those swaps you shared. Your enthusiasm is great and I hope everyone starts to realise that it's not a big deal to just use cloths for all the cleaning and wiping up chores that live brings and washing a couple extra things isn't a big deal. At the end of the day, it's just about making healthier choices because every healthier so we make for us all by extension always be healthier for the planet too. Cheers. :)

[@jonina92]

This video is so handy. I hate buying and disposing simple every day things while travelling. Btw, motherhood looks so good on you!

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Thank you and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@annanelson4934]

I'm commenting on this a year too late -- I've been packing a backpack in part of wanting to solo travel once restrictions are lifted in the country I want to go backpacking in (Norway). Although my backpack isn't completely zero waste (I'm still bringing a few things like baby wipes just in case I can't take a shower for whatever reason), I'm still proud that it's closer to low/zero waste!

[@zsooofii19]

I love your videos! But this one made me so happy! I just started experimenting with a low waste lifestyle, from your list I am a proud user of the reusable water bottle, the menstrual cup, the bamboo brush and the backpack. I am loving them and they make me so happy as well as the thaught of not creating waste. Also, I thought I mention it, maybe it helps someone: shampoo and conditioner bars are a great alternative, but since January I haven't used any shampoo on my hair. My ultimate goal is to only wash my hair with water, but until that happens: I mix 2 egg yolks and 1 tablespoon of coffe grounds (used ones). Sometimes I also put a tablespoon of honey in it, for some shine. But I basically wash my hair with this mixture and my hair is even more pretty as it was with shampooing and it has a lighter feeling to it. And you can get eggs and honey or coffe grounds in a ton of places! Plus, if its just a short trip, you might not even need it. I used to wash my hair every 2 days and tried basically everything to make my hair better but nothing helped. With this mixture I wash my hair every 14 days or so. It does wonders! So all in all, thank you for this video, it was really useful, I'll try other products as well! 😊👊🏻

[@MaggieValera]

Once I put my nose to the grindstone to consciously recycle, it was eye-opening. I fill a full-size trash can of my recycling materials and my weekly trash is 1/3 to 1/2 of a bathroom-size trashcan. I pack my Lexan camp silverware (which you can have on a plane), chopsticks, a steel straw and a cleaning brush, and I roll it in a dishtowel that I use as a placemat, along with 2 microfiber washcloths to use as napkins along with my bento. I also have stainless steel water bottles, a Britta bottle and pitcher, a Bobble, and because I'm going to Cuba in 4 weeks I have invested in an Eco Vessel which removes 99.9% of parasites. I also fix tea in my full-size stainless steel thermos so I'm only using the energy once even though I drink tea all day long. I use a vacuum sealer with my mason jars and they work SO WELL, [scary confession] that I was cleaning out my fridge last week and found a pint jar in the back on the bottom that had been overlooked with cottage cheese in it... if I handed it to you you'd think that I just put it in the jar yesterday...but I bought it 8 months ago and there is literally nothing wrong with it. No, I didn't eat it because I know when I bought it, but still, a Food Saver with the mason jar attachments is definitely the way to go. Cloth pads, menstrual cup, towels instead of paper towels, and I use one color of washcloth as napkins, and then I have white ones to use instead of toilet paper. I make my own laundry detergent... In fact, I was planning a blog piece on this exact thing for later this week. Am I one of those crazy-prepper, homesteading, off the grid people? No. I'm on disability and am in a constant cycle of having too much month left at the end of my money. I save hundreds of dollars by investing in these items once and using them virtually forever. Congratulations on your new baby. I can't wait to see how your videos morph over time when you start traveling with her! I've gotten some really great info out of your videos, thank you for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us, it is very appreciated. {{{hugs from the lower 48}}}

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Thank you for your amazing support and for sharing all the ways you're minimizing your waste. Its very inspiring

[@lyreparadox]

Question: Do you have any recommendations for eco-friendly sunscreens?

[@katelynkeenen5218]

raw elements is a really good one it comes in a tin so there's no plastic or anything involved and its an SPF 30 that actually works😁

[@Diana-vy6cp]

Pacifica has good ones too!

[@katelynkeenen5218]

@@Diana-vy6cp I've always found there's to be oily and they come in plastic/aerosol spray bottles

[@adriankai3420]

I have seen people cut up the bar conditioner and melt it with hot water to make a paste, if you don't want to use a bar :)

[@Lhouse810]

Whenever I go to a sporting event or at work instead of buying multiple bottles of drinks I just buy one bottle of water and keep filling it up at a water fountain if I need a refill

[@MarcoPauloTravel]

Great post especially given the time of year. Keep up the solid sharing of knowledge for those of who are environmentally-friendly

[@kateyjohnson5858]

Beautiful video! I love all your tips and your passion for reducing waste ❤ Thank you so much for shearinggg!! 😍

[@deborahcarter8554]

there is a Y tube channel called sustainably vegan ,that calls the movement the the low waste movement which I find is far less intimidating.

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

I like it. I'll check that channel out. Thanks for sharing

[@aleksrocha9600]

I watch this video one year ago and it changed everything

[@StrollingThroughLife]

Great video! I want to get a set of reusable cotton rounds! 🙌

[@HealthGeekMum]

I HIGLY recommend period pants! I have tried reusable pads but personally felt them being too loose and it didn't feel uncomfortable. With moon cup I tried too, as thats brilliant idea but it felt painful for me. I may retry some point, but I absolutely love period pants! I have set from Thinx and they are fantastic. I actually tried some bought from UK (I live in Scotland) but they were nowhere as comfy and snuggly as Thinx, so even the extra custom tax I need to pay and their cost being high I think they totally worth it. I have usually one day of super heavy flow and most times they are alright (the hiphuggers or boyfriend shorts) sometimes I would need to change during a day to another pair. But also I have had best and most relaxing period sleep with Thinx, never happened with pads or anything else. There is no leaks and they do not feel groos or wet at all. Absorbtion is great. They also don't smell, well period blood overall doesn't smell anyways. I have had my pairs now for few years and cannot imagine living without them. I have set which last me my whole period, so I also traveled with them in Nepal which was great. Then washed them in bathroom and left to dry. Also I would lastly add that most bleached tampons and pads have chemicals which often make period crumps worse. As your vagina will absorb it (skin is the larges organ afterall). So it helps with many things. But anyways if you like mooncup or reusable pads thats cool too, its totally personal.

[@TheTravelingIntrovert]

Does bringing food on flights determines what airline/airport you go to or whether if it's an international flight or not? I have wanted to bring food with me but nervous I'm forced to throw it away along with my container

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

I've brought food on every single flight I've ever been on without problem. You can cant bring liquids through security but any other type of food is absolutly fine.

[@TheTravelingIntrovert]

@@hopscotchtheglobe Awesome. Thanks!

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

No problem

[@iamsoaringeagle]

I always understood that if you eat it on the flight, then you're technically not bringing any potential contraband into another country.

[@KyrasBeautyStation]

Just don’t bring hummus (or anything not completely solid). Made that mistake and lost a brand new (expensive) tub. Very sad moment lol

[@rhymer.4022]

I don't really like straws at all i just drink from the cup. Lol. But am glad there are options for people. Also thanks for the tips.

[@jessicaheo3989]

This is really informative..I love it

[@gracjamalinowska1724]

Wow! Never heard of blendjet but looks well cool. Already on my list 'to buy' :)

[@mjz16]

Great ideas. Thank you for sharing.

[@notmybrault]

This was such a useful video! Thank you!!

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

I'm so glad and you're welcome

[@Mathou1244]

I've been trying to stop getting lunch at the school cafeteria that come in plastic packagings and cooking myself something to eat instead. Though I don't always have the time to do it, it feels so good. Also I'm always carrying a fork and a spoon in my bag so I don't have to use plastic cutlery. Trying to avoid the car as much as possible by walking/bicycling/using the bus. Reducing waste is honestly quite hard because even though I'm thinking about it all the time, there's just so many "throwable" things everywhere and we can't really avoid them...

[@JustOneGyaru]

Great video. I think it's awesome that you made a video about this. I am very interessted in Zero Wast and already did a some changes that both reduce waste and also saved me a lot of money already. The best one is actuelly to start drinking tap water. I always take a glass bottle filled with tap water to work and even at home I nearly only drink tap water. It's way less expensive, more convinient and better for the health of both the enviorment and me. Besides that I am also using soap and shampoo bars since quite a while now and I am really happy with them. Also when it comes to traveling these are much lighter which is a great thing as well. There is more but I don't want to write down everything! Thanks for making such a video because it's so important!

[@Chihiro99685]

I got the organicup and it made my periods sooo much better cant say this enough

[@elizabethdalloway]

This is a great video and awesome ideas! I was so shocked with all the plastic bags after I moved houses that I got a bunch of reusable ones and haven't gone back. I took a couple in my recent trip and even people in the stores were surprised I used them, but happy to put my shopping in my bag. I also got bamboo straws but I must remember to put them in my bag...I forget them often. I'd love to get reusable pads but I've found no company that ships to my country.

[@ARockinVegan]

Amazing video! I need to look into the lush body products, I have the shampoo bar and conditioner. 😊 My first switch was definitely a reusable grocery bag!

[@aimilam5791]

Are metal straws and metal forks and spoons allowed in carry ons? I’d hate for someone to pull them out and inspect them.

[@reneerobinson6929]

I agree that it is completely overwhelming to use the term zero waste and for me to attempt to be a zero-waste er!!! I guess I'm going to strive to be a low-waste person. For years I've recycled as much as I can, been using reusable bottles, and have bought loads of reusable grocery bags. All of these I have been doing for years and years. However I have to get a lot better at remembering my reusable bags in the trunk of the car and remembering to bring them into non grocery stores when I shop at those. Last year I switch to Bamboo to brushes! I stopped buying any kind of plastic food storage containers. I have bought several pretty ceramic bowls that come with plastic tops with vents for the microwave because I also swap them for usable decor, and in the future will probably buy a few glass food storage containers. I also bought wool dryer balls to replace the nuby plastic dryer balls I've been using for years since I stopped using dryer sheets. And soon I will be purchasing some reusable straws in stainless steel, silicone, and a few pretty glass ones. These are for when I eat out in a restaurant or grab something at a drive-thru. I don't use straws at home that often except for the straws that come in my reusable decorative plastic cups I bought years ago. Now I use double wall metal reusable bottles. I am also going to purchase cloth napkins to use at home and to have one in the car and one in my purse along with a set of silverware from home for when I am out and about.

[@pmmurf101]

We are a senior Canadian couple, travelling direct from home on economy to the west coast of Canada soon. It's about a 5 hour flight. We want to stay healthy on our flight, and economize. Can we actually bring snacks aboard a domestic flight? What can you recommend? I thought I might pack some tea bags, oatmeal, granola bars that kind of thing. Any other recommendations? Been following your youtube channel for a while, and if I could offer YOU some chocolates as a thank you, I would! You seem to have the know-how on this info, so hoping you can help? No pressure! LOL!

[@penny_willow]

Cool video and cool product selections. I started recycling but have heard that they really don't do anything with it in my area so I need to work in my waste. Thank you for sharing.

[@LADYmoses]

Looking for the same spork as you bc it has a case. But the link goes to a different type. Do you have the link to the exact one you have?

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

I just checked the link and it goes to the same one I have. What's it showing you?

[@carolynkarns2068]

Where is the little pouch from that you put the spork in I CANT FIND ONE ANYWHERE!!

[@carolynkarns2068]

I found it!! www.thegoodbuy.com/products/travel-bamboo-spork-and-cork

[@WorldWideWakleys]

Thank you for this video! We're excited to make a video like this one day! We've made so many changes in our lives to move toward zero waste and we know there's still more we can do. Great tips! Brittany already switched to GladRags thanks to you and she says they are awesome! They've worked out so much better for this extended trip to Europe. And we're looking forward to trying the bar shampoo/conditioner.

[@lisamanson8411]

WorldWideWakleys Love your channel! I just swapped to shampoo bar and really recommend the ones from Pureosophy if you need suggestions 😊👌🏼

[@WorldWideWakleys]

@@lisamanson8411 Aww, this is awesome! Thank you so much! We will definitely be looking into that. We appreciate your suggestion! 🤗

[@holisticmaya]

How are you liking that Seanik lush bar shampoo? How does it leave your hair feeling?:) I think it would be perfect for my bf who has a similar hair type to yours. Too bad the conditioner doesn’t last as long because I have rather long hair and it’s extremely thick too. How often were you using it? I would only use it once a week:)

[@vivivixen09]

What eyeshadow are you using?

[@ClosetDemon]

I'd love to be 0 waste but as a child I can't do much to get my parents to go 0 or even just low waste. I try to do my best. I only ask for new clothes when we are at the thrift store, I try to reuse the shopping bags and all that but I only know how to cook packaged foods, and I am often accidentally wasteful (like leaving my paints out so they dry). I wish I could do more.

[@kammymarie13]

It sounds like you're doing great already! Keep it up

[@victoriabriseno7946]

I do so much to recycle and not create so much waste but get frustrated when others don’t care with how they toss crazy stuff in the Recyle cans. If only people would be more aware of being more conscious in making the world more resourceful. Thank you!

[@Lauren_aida]

This is such an important topic! Love this video❤️❤️❤️

[@katiejanelee6391]

If anyone has links to any reusable makeup wipe/cotton pad thingies please let ya girl know! Love the idea!!

[@lilyofthevalley6992]

If you fill up a glass jar with food for the plane, can they confiscate it like they do liquids? Did you ever have a problem? New to your channel. So informative. Your so funny! 🥰

[@40JoCharles]

Great tips 🙂

[@leahelizabeth7861]

IKEA is a great place to get affordable chargeable batteries, about $5 for a charger and $5-10 for a 4 pack of batteries!

[@kakagongzhu]

I still trying harder to 0 waste but i started off not taking plastic bag for any shopping, recycle bag inside my bag always, less plastic straws and last is use recycle bag for bubbletea or any drinks!

[@x3marielove]

the day bag that’s in your video doesn’t match up with the day bag link you put in the description. could you updated it please? i really like the black bag you showed us. or what brand is it, and i could look it up and find one. i just REALLY like the one you like! ❤️

[@MaraGrace]

Hey so I was using the Lush shampoo and conditioner combo that you’re using but after a few months I found that it was actually very drying overall... now it’s entirely possible that was just my hair but if that does end up being the case for you, I just wanted to tell you that I found the JRR Liggett coconut agran shampoo bar to be a touch better! :)

[@lisamanson8411]

Mara Grace Had same experience as you with the Lush bars (and their products aren’t actually that great ingredients wise either) so I switched to the bars from Pureosophy and now I LOVE shampoo bars ☺️

[@MaraGrace]

Lisa Manson ohhh I looked them up! UK brand! I’m still waiting for Canada to get more options. Hoping to get the Éthique bars soon

[@MaraGrace]

Scarlet Baxter oh that’s a great suggestion! Thanks! I’ll take a look! I’m curious if it would work on my hair, it’s very thick, coarse and sensitive so should be fun

[@lisamanson8411]

I am actually pretty sure that pureosophy doesn’t ship from the UK ☺️ Anyway they ship plastic free and carbon neutral to Canada which I think is awesome!

[@JessieGamerGirl]

Actually just about any truck stop has a water option on the soda machine, I refill my water bottle from there and most places don’t charge anything for water.

[@elusiveillusion1723]

Where did u get a plant 🌱 based bristled tooth brush? The only ones in found have all had plastic bristles.

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

I've linked to all the products in the video description

[@iamsoaringeagle]

Nice to see a video from you again. It's been a long time. I wondered if you got lost in cyberspace!

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Got lost in motherhood :)

[@iamsoaringeagle]

@@hopscotchtheglobe It's quite the overwhelming experience, isn't it? I can't believe how much your beautiful daughter has grown!

[@sandrasentertainment6634]

Very helpful

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

I'm very glad

[@thegreypoet9518]

I love working towards being gentle on the world. But please remember that many people need straws/other plastic waste things. I'd love to see a video on how the health industry is wasteful and how to do better. Also; jars can be recycled~ don't have to buy mason jars new.

[@izby2652]

Ethique makes great shampoo bars. Lasted me 4 months and it's still going.

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

I'm gunna check them out! How are their conditioner bars?

[@izby2652]

@@hopscotchtheglobe My hair has oily tendency, so I don't need conditioner. But I just learned they also sell dog shampoo bars, yay.

[@samaraisbrandt5167]

I want to go low waste but I’m still young and I have five other family members. I don’t think my parents would try low waste

[@malazkm]

Can yoy have that blender on carryon?

[@hisokaxillumi5765]

1:53

[@sandraangelkiss]

how many oz are that mason jar hun ???

[@helenvwalker7919]

I also use lush solid deodorant now.

[@hippybecca]

What do you think of it? I get irritation from certain natural, low-waste deoderants especially if they are baking soda based.

[@helenvwalker7919]

@@hippybecca I have not had any allergic reactions to it. It is not super strong so you may need an alternative if you are doing aerobic or contact sports.

[@111-k4d9m]

Ditch straws. Normal healthy people do not need them. Just simply drink directly from the glass or cup. Even smoothies. But we can also eat whole fruit. We have teeth to chew.

[@emma472]

It's not just the straws, the takeaway cups we get are also to blame

[@111-k4d9m]

@@emma472 Absolutely. Plus many other products.

[@emma472]

@@111-k4d9m yes :( over consumption and unsustainable methods of consumption are one cause of the environmental issues we have

[@madamecarolina9889]

I took. Mason jar, and at they made me throw it away because it was made of glass (a weapon for them) 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@lauralhommedieu2184]

You can carry a mason jar with ingredients on your carry on? Really? If so, that's a game changer.

[@cutepoiisonn]

for the cotton pads, you can always used a old t shirt and or towel!

[@skatinka5788]

How much detergent and water you use to clean those pads, I am sure it’s wasteful too

[@cutepoiisonn]

@@skatinka5788 I'm sure you can wash em while you shower lmao or a load of laundry

[@zaizeleiful]

so the water to wash reusable stuff doesnt offset the use of multiple plastics? i've always wondered about that

[@Bmg0321]

Nice video, but just to let you know these tooth brush are not eco friendly when its time to recycle them. Most of the time they don’t get recycled properly because you are suppose to take the pieces apart.

[@mcjake5100]

It is very sad that everybody is talking about the waste reduction. Just because we can see it. What we don't see is the air poisoned with CO2.

[@waseantait2741]

Yay first and second to comment I think

[@DebCastellana]

I work with scientists and explorers who spend a lot of time WAY off the grid. We use the Steripen - and it really works! www.backcountry.com/steripen-steripen-adventurer-opti

[@nanayjeth7528]

I'm no longer using a plastic straw.

[@foreverfarnsworth8777]

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[@bldnblklace]

We're talking about being low waste, right? To be frank, that's a lot of shit to consider essential. You don't 'need' all that crap! You can just bring a fork from home, for example. How many people truly need a wash cloth AND those circular wipey things? This was not really a travel video imo and just a zero waste supply video in general, and not even an 'essentials' video. Get one blender and just put your smoothie into a mason jar! Having tons of supplies is not zero waste! Wow! Unless that's your only blender.... which I mean it is functional and cool, I'm not saying it's not, but it's definitely not an item to include in a video like this. You don't want to inspire people new to the life style to run out and by something like that. It's not a necessary item and it's made of plastic! Come on girl! Be a true game changer!

[@joannecarroll5504]

Or maybe just don't use straws - there are v few people who actually NEED them & half of the other crap you mentioned (& many of the things you showed grow bacteria like e-coli). How about instead, in life try to use only what you NEED & live responsibly?

[@hopscotchtheglobe]

Hi Joanne, thanks for your comment. Which products mentioned grow e coli?