30 Days of Wearing My Trash in Los Angeles

For one month I wore every piece of trash I created, while living just like the average person.
Why? To show just how much our trash adds up, to create critical thought and positive change!
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Robin Greenfield is a truth-seeker, activist, social reformer and servant to Earth, humanity and our plant and animal relatives. He lives simply and sustainably to be the change he wishes to see in the world. Through living closely connected to Earth, he rejects the status quo of consumerism and demonstrates a way of being in gratitude, mindfulness and presence. His life is an experiment with truth and integrity.
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[@LG-gw6xw]

This has really made me pay attention to how quickly my recycling bin fills up. Trying to cut back on packaging.

[@blackbearelectronicswithco9541]

Recycling really isn't a solution. Reducing and reusing are 1000x more important than recycling

[@thebluefus]

Makes you really appreciate landfill compactors

[@PaNdAlAnDpRiNcEsS]

I love this!! The effort, time, and dedication, to show that this is all very much a literal weight of waste on us and the Earth. This didn't just read or speak words like articles and other efforts, but it showed it and spoke it. 1 month, but add this up for a lifetime of a person, times however many BILLIONS of people. Varying amounts of waste, but essentially it all goes to the same place, to where we're having to use the oceans we have. That's sad 😔 I've been reducing, and am more motivated to be waste free, and continue to spread awareness and continue to do my part and always improve when able. I'd encourage everyone to at least attempt to make small changes and steps, and see how it makes you feel in the end. I mean... who likes trash anyway? What benefit is trash to us? Aside from taking up space where we can build a resort or just have as available space, farmed land, homes, etc.

[@janetpayn964]

What can be made from what you are wearing is phenomenal.Houses etc but we are denied

[@TeamArVes]

This is Amazing Bro. You are the Trash is Huggable now😀👍❤️

[@cynthiahofer2903]

Visuals are the only way we learn. Hopefully what you are doing makes a big difference, but only if you walk around corporate headquarters of food producers and packaging producers. I think these places should be responsible for the trash they produce, like Amazon.

[@HueNarcisWorld]

The change is only going to come from the people. If you're waiting for the corporations to do something, you're just ignoring your own personal responsibility in changing your lifestyle.

[@cynthiahofer2903]

Of course we have to make the changes and for me personally I have been trying to buy things totally unpackaged and in bulk but unless the corporations don't offer an alternative, what do we do? Take the packaging off in the store? I do not buy from Amazon but millions do. They could be responsible for recycling all the boxes and bubble wrap.

[@HueNarcisWorld]

@@cynthiahofer2903 it is not required for you, or us in general to go the full length and boycott all packaging. However, making better choices where reasonably possible ( that means caring instead of being indifferent) will create a metric that will be seen by business and they will adapt. Nowadays demand is created by us following commercials, but we can create demand by using awareness and choice. Things will not change overnight but actually the hardest step is to make people care. The business will adapt fairly quickly. What they will not do is to change first.

[@hobeypollack]

Wow this is awesome! So inspiring. Thank you Robin for showing me that there are other people out there who care about the environment. I am really going to try to live more like you.

[@kathleen3756]

Now that the 30 days is over, what are you going to do with all of it? How much can be recycled?

[@heavenlymusicmaker]

Heck yeah, this message is on point!👌❣

[@christinesroutines]

This is soooooo eye opening!! God bless your efforts and impact on society!

[@InonoYazy]

Waw. Great way to show

[@sams8502]

Rob has a glowing smile and good energy, almost as important as the message he’s sending.

[@ArtichokeHunter]

This college moveout season I think is a good time to talk about dumpster diving for sustainability. There's definitely still waste that results from using products you get next to and in dumpsters, but it's less that the waste that was already there if you didn't get use out of the items. I've stocked up on cleaning supplies, snacks, instant meals, and other various ingredients, as well as a few furniture items I had use for, just from one evening of low-effort dumpster diving during the local university's moveout week. It's insane how many boxes of unopened food products get thrown away along with the mini-fridges and other furniture items (which are more likely to be salvaged for resale than the food). (Of course, the pre-consumer waste of perfectly usable products from grocery stores, bakeries, and restaurants is also a huge opportunity, but sadly often harder to access when places lock or restrict access to their trash.)

[@NK-zk2zv]

Totally agree! Looking forward to seeing what goods I can find in about 2 weeks

[@gomezaddams6470]

I watch people in other states dumpster-diving and recovering as much as they possibly can. Here we have closed systems. And the very few that have composting bins for their produce have produce that is better than half the other stores. I literally lived off of those produce bins for years! I was not able to grow or forage where I was. But then one night the police! Once you're told you cannot do it you have to be very careful. I had to stop and I have not eaten well since. I'm just very happy to see that some people can still do this in places where they don't even recycle let alone what they throw away

[@HueNarcisWorld]

it is so sad that while there are people that do not have enough food, stupid rules and comfort prevent us from helping. I was in Afghanistan and all the leftover food from the military cantina was trashed at the end of the day. The risk that starving afgans were going to get food poisoning was too high !! But it also happens here in US, so much food is wasted

[@tinman3220]

Great video, Rob! Love it! Clear, concise, on message, and fun!

[@xrystalskyes2838]

Also make it a habit to rinse your recycling, only 9% of what we are offering is actually recycled

[@daddyswagdollar8433]

Congrats on day 30

[@YasmineAndHenrik]

Respect!

[@HueNarcisWorld]

I love it ! I admire your dedication to bring awareness. It's sad that so radical action are needed to see what it anyway in plain sight but totally ignored.

[@gomezaddams6470]

This looks like the body of a western diet. So not only does it show up in fat on the body this is what the fat made. Eat Whole Foods grow food and Pots if you have to. Just do do everything! Leave the big companies as far behind as possible. This is great because it truly looks like the typical rich animals field diet all over the body!

[@alinabosenko]

Thank you! Very good true-life showing up experience 🙏🙏🙏 it made me think more about the trash that we produce. Even one person can make a huge difference and impact for other people ❤️

[@FarmedandForaged]

Cool to see this gaining attention of people and spreading a good message. I told my SoCal friends to go see you tonight in La Jolla 👌🏼

[@joiab11]

You are amazing

[@eduardoortegabadel2017]

Thats so cool Rob you’ve definetly inspired me, I know you’ve inspired many others aswell. You’re amazing man 💪💪💪

[@carsonjwill]

This video is underated

[@zerowastehomestead2518]

At the end will you do a video showing everything that is in the suit? separating the garbage from the recyclable or compostable items?

[@borislennaertz6049]

GREAT !!!!

[@samsambelfast]

Yes

[@kkaekkong98]

Love this!

[@blackbearelectronicswithco9541]

Something like this needs to be done in Kansas

[@123whicker1]

Haha!!! It is ridiculous but I love what you’re doing!! Such a great visual aid. I fear you’re going to be a bit shorter after carrying all that weight. I stumbled onto your channel a couple of days ago and I so appreciate what you’re doing. I’m hooked! Keep up the good work of inspiring people of all walks of life to become more conscious of of the environment and our effect on it.

[@Digu]

ICON

[@pc_814]

Some ppl put so much effort, and others just keep ignoring the effort to save world. Thanks 🙏 Hope Americans can just stop using one time use plastic

[@paccarcrap]

I'm glad I'm not average. 7 lbs a month for the 2 of us

[@amitapokhriyal3590]

👍

[@christopherbrand5360]

Do you take it off to sleep? I appreciate what you are doing, I hope enough of us change this wasteful way of life to make a difference.

[@ds5015]

LOLOLOL you’re such a rockstar

[@mynamejeffSEI]

Hello sir, is there a book or any tips you can give to anyone that's just starting out in wild foraging?

[@MB-xy7wr]

Rob kindly tell me where and how can I do contribution ?

[@MB-xy7wr]

Mai Abhi kych karrahi nahi parhai hoon wo taqat jaaney asa kyun Par mai soch rahi hoon kee unlogo ko support karun jo kuch karrahe hain. Right now I am unable to do anything but I am trying cooperate with people who already doing something. My responsibility right now is to like it share it and comment something 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@미실얘기미술쟁이실이]

멋있어요

[@misssoandso]

Robin I hope you get to rest after wearing all your trash suit every day. My back and shoulders would be aching and so sore if I did what you're doing. Stretching/yoga/foam rolling and hydration may help reduce your delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Take care and all the best!

[@HKHUE]

瘋狂,但警醒

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

Most of that plastic ends up in the ocean.

[@AllBeingsAreLoveAmen]

i'm good buddy thank you, replicators will recycle everything for us

[@songlyon7795]

This is not the consumers issue but the responsibility of the the people who force this garbage upon us! Once again the victim is being blamed for the problem.

[@outofthedark]

You're so right. I'm so tired of being told it's my fault when I do all I can but if I don't buy things in packaging I can't eat food. Even fruits and vegetables are being packaged these days. It's time to hold our government and companies accountable for the waste they are creating.

[@baddriversofcolga]

It's both a producer issue and a consumer issue. Do you need that Coke or coffee that comes in a single use container? Nope! But you get it anyway. That being said the only way to create massive change quickly is through regulations.

[@flockenmedia7813]

@@baddriversofcolga do I need a coke? No. Do I need 3 meals each day? Yes. Most of which comes in single use plastic that can not or will not be recycled - even if put into the recycling. Buying something which is my only option to be able to cook and eat my own meal is a necessity and it is not my fault or issue that I must buy it. I say again, I’m tired of being blamed for being a “poor consumer” when good options are few and far between. We need regulations on what is allowed to come in packaging and what that packaging is. Furthermore we need better regulations around and new recycling methods. Things should not only get recycled if it makes money. They should be recycled period.

[@songlyon7795]

Addendum: The government in the USA is run by the people. Lets start a grass roots rebellion. Collect all of your packaging and take it back back to the food store where it was forced upon us. If a whole city did this once a month, you can bet your arse things would change!

[@baddriversofcolga]

@@flockenmedia7813 I don't think anyone blames you for being a poor consumer when your only option is to buy food with packaging, but most people go well beyond that and buy tons of unnecessary stuff with unnecessary packaging.

[@starryeyedwish8005]

I wish you could some how wear someone ELSE'S trash for 30 days

[@michelecraig9658]

A lot of what you are wearing goes in the compost at our house.

[@-my4skinwastakeninasickjew426]

5 pounds a day? Where is that number coming from? Nice idea tho. Consumerism is out of control.