Beginner's Tips for Transitioning to a Zero Waste Life

[@Nina-kg9zt]

Hey :) I’m from Germany and I just turned 15 and I’m really interested in learning how to reduce my waste. I’ve done some research and It’s really scary to see what we’ve done... I’m trying to be a part of this growing community of people from all around the world acting on climate change trough the way we live and I think you’re videos are really helpful!! :)

[@ca6177]

Nina it must be something about European nations that support these ideas much, much better than America does!

[@mchoney518]

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[@learningwithrylee4788]

I am 13 and I am interested in this way of living and I have been trying to reduce my trash the best I can. I am going to get some ingredients to make my own toiletry products tomorrow.

[@FairylandCottage]

welcome to learning with Rylee .... that's great! You are young and leading the way for everyone around you. Remember baby steps. Let me know if you have any questions when making your own products. Delighted to have you onboard. 😀🤗

[@SweetyHelen92]

I don't know you but I'm proud of you. I don't see a lot of 13y.o. Caring about the planet... But not caring about the planet you live in, is like being in a boat in the middle of the ocean and not caring about making wholes in it.

[@deborahmcginnis8307]

Good going young lady!

[@obsessionprofessional5529]

I'm so excited to see someone so young interested in sustainability!

[@ca6177]

Good for you, wish us old timers had started earlier thinking like you! 👍🏻

[@VarongTangkitphithakphon]

I totally agree about your first tip! In my country (Thailand), Government had launch campaign to reduce plastic garbage but it's just telling people to reduce but people really have no idea why they have to do this (we used to had campaign to carry cloth bag like 4-5 years before but that was fail). They do not know what are the impact to our planet, don't know a lot of things that already happened and effected them. People need to know and understand why some people are doing this. Enjoying your video too!

[@fantomesauvage2663]

that is the first time I love so much a video about zero waste. The more I see your videos, the more I appreciate where all this work you are sharing with us comes from. You have a very intelligent and sensitive approach to things that are often followed by the book. You seem like everything you do, you do from the heart. It's pretty rare to see, I like to see it.

[@Anxiousbookdragon]

Thank you so much! I'm 17 and I've been trying to learn more about "zero waste" but some people are so overwhelming. You're very down to earth and your videos are very simple and understandable. ❤️

[@allyirvine7537]

I was rewatching this Niamh. I often do with your videos. Your approach is so encouraging rather than militant zero waste.

[@mamathal9256]

This is a wonderful idea to reduce plastic waste. In India years we use all natural materials that has been the tradition and culture for thousands of years, which has to come back.

[@FairylandCottage]

So true.... we are way behind your amazing culture...

[@naomimay82]

I knew plastics were a problem and started reducing what my family uses years ago. I go about this very slowly. Last year, the April 2018 issue of National Geographic was an entire issue devoted to the problem of plastics on our planet. They showed so many photos of plastic even in the ocean. Since then I have begun reducing even more plastics in earnest! It is so very important! I make my husband and kids crazy sometimes. They love the convenience of plastic packaging.

[@FairylandCottage]

hehe good on ya, you really are doing a great job.. millions doing zero waste imperfectly is the best way!

[@annahelander2881]

Somehow we managed to end up with about 20 toothbrushes due to either dentist office visits or buying a package of toothbrushes because we thought we were out...whatever. Once I emptied out all our bathroom drawers, I discovered (and this is no joke) 12 bottles of lotion, several packages of toothbrushes, about 10 travel-sized toothpaste tubes, roughly 25 little boxes of dental floss, and lip balm...oh the lip balm! So, anyway, for close to 4 years now, I haven't had to buy any of those things. When I'm done with a toothbrush, it gets used for cleaning in small areas or detail cleaning. My hope is that once those things are used up and gone, I can just keep what is needed and that's it. And I haven't needed to buy any plastic storage containers because things like yogurt or sour cream come in plastic containers (at least, I've never seen them come in anything else where I live) so I save them to reuse for left overs, giving food away, etc. Ice cream buckets are so good for transporting water for cleaning. And if a take away container can be reused, it is reused. Even plastic grocery bags. They are handy to have at times. I do have plenty of the cloth bags, but sometimes you need a bag for something and don't want to use a cloth one. So, I carry some with me when shopping. And, they make great garbage can liners and to clean the kitty box with. I love this video. It really helps to make me feel better because you don't make me feel like an absolute heathen for having plastic in the house. :)

[@jeanneamato8278]

Great tips

[@motled]

Sorry one more comment: being easy on yourself is such good advice! The most frustrating part of this whole effort is when you arm yourself fully equipped with containers and phrases to say to people and then a misunderstanding or unexpected plastic item(s) shows up ad nauseum and you can end up privately feeling overwhelmed and embarrassed at how big the plastic problem is. It's worth continuing to try for so many great reasons. Thanks for the video! :)

[@FairylandCottage]

Ah yeah totally! We can only do our best can't we... So much plastic in the world but every little helps! Thanks for watching Maureen. X

[@SatyaIsatya]

I really like ur idea of using plastic which we already had because when people want to go for plastic less life they initially replace every plastic item but using which we already had is lot less waste then throwing out in bulk..I like ur idea like never before..

[@violettiger21]

I really enjoyed this video! I'm very new to the whole zero waste thing, and am learning that some things are trickier than others! I'm very lucky that I have a local shop that sells loose produce, which is amazing, but it's at least twice the price so I'm having to really be careful where else I spend my money! One thing I'm trying to do, every time I buy something, is think- can I get it packaging free, or from a local independent shop, or even from a charity shop? I'm still making mistakes but I am SO enjoying the changes I've made so far!

[@FairylandCottage]

violettiger21 you're doing it all the right way! Changing the attitude is the thing. The rest will catch up. We can only do our best with the resources we have available. It's a lifetime process anyway x

[@ummeabubakar7228]

It's so wonderful to watch your videos, I discovered your channel today and I almost watch all your videos ,I must say you have changed my mind . I always use glass containers and no plastic bottles or coffee cups , I use all my kitchen waste , vegetable fruits peeling etc for compost .

[@ileanaarrieta447]

I've managed to reduce my waste by about 60% but it's so hard when everything comes in plastic. I hate plastic so much!

[@FairylandCottage]

I know! It's so hard to find non plastic. I never noticed so much plastic since I started cutting down!! It's everywhere. Keep going we're all doing great x

[@ileanaarrieta447]

I will definitely strive for 100%. I've read about water soluble films that don't pollute the water. Hopefully dry products will come packaged in these one day.

[@ca6177]

I know!

[@esther_margolis]

This made me so happy - because I saw how many of these things I'm already doing! I was indeed intimidated by many videos I've seen. but watching this I thought: I never use disposable dishes or cups, I carry a plastic cup (left from when my kids were small) in my bag for drinking water wherever I am, also cloth carrying bags are always in my bag as well so no plastic bags. It made a big difference to focus on the positive, as opposed to looking at all the packaging going into my trash and feeling upset about it! (such as packaging from snacks my daughter buys, or things my husband brings home).

[@punahzerowaste]

Yes absolutely true. I am on this journey towards sustainable living. I too follow all these rules but my house may look not so clean till I am reusing the containers. Thank you for all the advices.

[@SydneyKav]

Really appreciate this video, have been feeling swamped with not doing well enough with minimising my waste (doesn’t help that I’ve just moved and EVERYTHING comes with so much plastic). Thankfully your video has come at just the right time to remind me to be kinder and go easier to myself, thank you. Also you appear to be almost at 1,000 subscribers so congratulations for when you reach that!

[@FairylandCottage]

I'm delighted you are going easier on yourself. Moving can be so overwhelming. How are you getting on in your new place? And thanks for subscribing and watching. Just 1000 now. Yay 😀

[@SydneyKav]

Fairyland Cottage Congratulations on 1,000 - very much deserved! I’ve been using your bathroom and kitchen cleaning tips (place was left in an absolutely state) and vinegar and soda are working an absolute dream. I wouldn’t have believed it until I saw it, I will be using nothing else to clean from now on. Thanks again!

[@FairylandCottage]

+SydneyKav thanks Sydney! I'm delighted to hear about the cleaning! You're right. One has to see it to believe it and the smell is always amazing, especially in the bathroom because the baking soda soaks up bad odours. And it's cheap and low waste. Win win all round. 1000 subs. I'm chuffed. Thanks for your support 😘

[@aisling7718]

Hello,its wonderful to see someone passionate about zero waste from my own country :) keep up the good work,Aisling x

[@FairylandCottage]

Aisling Scott .... Hi Aisling, delighted to meet fellow Irish who are interested in reducing waste! Thanks for watching vid. 😀

[@MiuMiuG]

I love your gentle, non-judge approach. Thanks for this! Love all your other content too

[@FairylandCottage]

Ah thanks. That is a really kind comment. I'm glad you like the content too.

[@soopersonic488]

Thanks for this video! It’s so easy to get overwhelmed when looking into zero wastes

[@naturalcoachgaby4584]

I love your videos and channel. Plus we loveee Ireland, such a wonderful magic place. There is a quote that says that is the one place on Earth with melody, mirth , meadow and mist! ;) Keep doing such nice simple peaceful videos! I am a vegetarian and now interested in zero waste also, so your videos have been so helpful.

[@FairylandCottage]

I love that quote. I never heard it before. Thanks for your lovely comment! You are very sweet. X

[@artsyladie7]

Love your personal original calm quiet videos! People are more likely to imitate you. No lectures and bandwagons please.😙

[@FairylandCottage]

Awh thanks for saying that... it means a lot... I try and keep it simple and share what I do...

[@analisamc]

I live in Dublin and finding your channel has been a blessing as im trying to cut down waste as much as I can, thank you so much for taking the time to make these lovely videos!

[@FairylandCottage]

Ah thanks! Hope it is all going well in Dublin for you. There are a few shops in the city that have package free... dm me on instagram if you need any help with locations.

[@analisamc]

@@FairylandCottage thats great I will thank you so much!!

[@jasminabuljic5874]

Thank you so much for the encouragement! I am a beginner in this, and I have been feeling overwhelmed, because the world is getting piled up in plastic. But I'm trying my best and changing my lifestyle and habits. Once again, thank you, your ideas are amazing and yet so simple. =)

[@FairylandCottage]

Good for you and well done for taking responsibility for your lifestyle. We all just do our little bit we can and it all makes a difference..

[@motled]

I now have 5 different kinds of jars (4 per set) that I fill up with bulk items from 3 different grocery stores. I also have several reusable produce bags and cotton bags that I can use for smaller bulk items and even as snack bags (for example, if we are at a Starbucks getting a pastry, we ask them to fill our cotton bag with the pastry-- or ask them to just hand it to us sans paper baggy). The hubby has always leaned zero waste without realizing it and the kids love the praise and attention at stores like Lush as they proudly walk out with their own bath bomb in a drawstring cotton baggy. :).

[@FairylandCottage]

Maureen that's so great to hear! I love the way your kids love doing it. So cute! It sounds like you really make it all such fun! Thanks for commenting. X

[@jennydeane8033]

Hi Niamh loving your channel.. so simple and inspiring.. only found it a couple weeks back.. were very blessed over here in Westport a zero waste store has opened here at last! It’s called ‘Pax”.. so our community supporting it.. thank you for being so open and kind with tips recipes and lifestyle.. really appreciated .💚 love from the “Whest” 💚

[@FairylandCottage]

jenny deane ah hi Jenny from the Whest! You are so lucky for the shop. I think I have seen on insta and it looks amazing!! Delighted you also found the channel. Westport is where my Dad's side of the family are originally from so it holds a special place in my heart! X

[@vaniawhitfield6486]

Great tips, thankyou

[@seemedecrazymuse]

The detergent said "Fairy" on it as the brand. That's fitting for the name of the channel!

[@FairylandCottage]

haha so it is! hehe x

[@eugeniaisraelian-oliva7763]

I’ve just come across your channel and I love all of your videos!! I have learned so much from them! Please share more zero waste transition videos 😊

[@FairylandCottage]

Eugenia Israelian-Oliva I'm delighted you got useful info. Any questions just ask. Check out the personal care video and oral hygiene for more ideas. Delighted to have you along ❤️❤️

[@TheCelestialhealer]

Great advice!! Thank you.

[@myjaney]

i think composting is also really important, even if you don’t have use for it yourself a lot of cities have large composting facilities and it reduces food waste a lot++it’s so great to see so many young people in the comments our generation is going to do better😌😌

[@browniepoints8622]

Just amazing ideas

[@acmulhern]

That last point was the best! Thank you.

[@magaliebrunelle8370]

I was not sure you were Irish but I kind of wondered because of your accent Reminds me of Dublin Just discovering your channel and I love it and I miss Ireland 🇮🇪 ( lived there for 7 years) Happy to be a brand new sub 🤗🇮🇪💕

[@FairylandCottage]

Ah yes I'm a Dublin girl! Where did you move back to? Ireland is a great country. Im delighted to have you as a subbie! x

[@magaliebrunelle8370]

Thank you ☺️ Germany 🇩🇪 but am French lol

[@beans4339]

Any tips for teens?

[@TessaAvonlea]

There's nothing wrong with plastic storage containers. I've had some of mine for at least 20 years. They're lightweight and robust. It's only a problem if you throw them away.

[@FairylandCottage]

Absolutely! I've got some that I have had for years. When I am buying more I buy glass an stainless steel as it is more sustainable for the planet. Thanks for watching and commenting. X

[@OceanPancake]

That's a good point. Keeping them, or buying some from a thrift shop is good.

[@darlenecuker9711]

Old plastic here have a smell when they are old or covered and stored. I used to have the expensive brand. It is not healthy, they found problems with them. I sent them to the recycle bin.

[@jessicacanfield5408]

Plast6 is horrible for your health. Here I the U.S they found that it causes cancer and hormone disruption along with other things I am sure. The only good thing about plastic is that it is light. I carry a big insulated bag as a lunch/ stuff bag things I tend to need at work. But the message here bn is glass is very heavy

[@BobbyToombs]

Hahaha my favorite part is it’s not a competition on who can have the best bamboo products at ur house hahaha so true. Eco friendly cool hipster popularity contest lol. Not about who can do the most but of everyone can do one thing we will have a better world for our children. 🙏🏽

[@FairylandCottage]

so true!

[@naomimay82]

I grow a garden AND I grow herbs. I made a delicious lentil soup using herbs from my own garden yesterday.

[@FairylandCottage]

There is nothing like it eh!!

[@fatimarufaatazyeenshahed5339]

Hey it would be nice if you could do a podcast. I searched podbean and there is like only one podcast on the topic of Zero waste. All the best.

[@FairylandCottage]

Hummm interesting. I'll look into it. I was actually only thinking of podcasts today! You've given me a sign! 😘

[@OceanPancake]

I'm starting a podcast!! some of the topics will be on zero waste :) Ive been listening to the zero waste countdown

[@victoriatkach1666]

I reused my all materials to do like pillows case or bag or kids toys etc.

[@FairylandCottage]

Viktorya Tkach brilliant! X

[@bronazlin4955]

Hello my friend, How wonderful is your channel, uplifting and inspirational!! I try my best with this issue, we have two children,we avoid plastic where we can,we teach the children how to grow food,herbs,cook from scratch and they are attending a Steiner/Waldorf education so it's backed up. Were I struggle is though where there are always kinder and gentler choices we can make I don't often see ppl making those better choices!!what do you suggest?🤗

[@archangelsaphalon8215]

thank you so much. God bless you :) Im starting this new life the simple life and I am so grateful

[@tejaswiniingle9294]

Please do a stationary verison of zero waste for students

[@FairylandCottage]

great idea! ill add that to the list..

[@deborahmcginnis8307]

Always find so much value in your videos. Blessings!

[@priyap9054]

Hi Niamh, really enjoy watching your videos and your lifestyle

[@oyemaye]

1. Reuse what you have first (finish what you're using, containers, storage) and buy better products 2. Eliminate one use items 3. Upcycle trash 4. Food: Buy in bulk (try and get paper packaging), get organic vegetables, buy from a local farmer, grow your own vegetables or herbs 5. Use less

[@sheilaking9936]

Thank you. Very good uplifting tutorial. :)

[@FairylandCottage]

sheila collins thanks Sheila! Glad it was helpful x

[@missmagicgirltv]

Really good video. We must take care of our earth better

[@FairylandCottage]

Ah thanks! yes look after our earth better and the people in it including ourselves. :-)

[@ca6177]

Thanks for ideas!

[@tarapotash9767]

Great video!! Love the bird photos as well! They are so cute!

[@FairylandCottage]

Thanks Tara, I love the bird videos too! My partner takes those photos. He loves birds so much. 😂 thanks for watching and commenting x

[@mrssarker1051]

Am absolutely new with this zero waste idea yet its pretty interesting.

[@FairylandCottage]

former eve very good! Once you start reducing your waste you'll never go back. It's great! 👍 any questions just ask :-)

[@gabrielle7829]

Hi I have a question : how do you deal with buying clothes? With all the price tags and everything..

[@FairylandCottage]

Gabrielle Nice question. First of all there is so much waste in the clothing industry full stop so I rarely buy new items of clothing. The tags are usually paper and the little plastic tag is waste. Remember, the world we live in is a linear not circular society so it's made to make waste. Shop in thrift stores or buy new clothes made with natural fabrics like cotton or linen. These last longer and can decompose. Don't worry we all make waste. The idea is to be conscious and responsible and reduce your overall waste. I hope that helped answer your question. X

[@gabrielle7829]

Fairyland Cottage you did thnx!

[@naomimay82]

The company PACT sells 100% organic cotton that is fair trade certified and conserves water as well (they use less water to make the clothing). There are no tags and the clothes come in recycled cardboard. I have been buying from them lately. My son needed new T-shirt’s because he grew. I bought him 7 new shirts from there. Seven may seem excessive, but he is a dirty boy! Lol! I have to make sure there are enough for plenty of shirt changes if he gets filthy playing outside with the dogs.

[@barrysa04]

I notice in a lot of zero waste videos it suggests using essential oils, but I find that every oil bottle has a plastic lid and plastic dripper . Any alternatives ? I know the glass part of the bottle is recyclable but the lid and dripper part isn’t

[@FairylandCottage]

Barry Williams .. hey there I recommend checking out Andrea from BeZero. She is the queen of zero waste living. She is on Instagram and has a fantastic website. She says that there is no way to be completely zero waste and that we will all make waste. I recycle the plastic lids in my local recycling center. You would need a shop like they have in Colorado where you refill your oils for a container in order to have no waste at all. I haven't found an alternative here in Ireland yet.

[@OceanPancake]

That's a very good point... I don't usually use essential oils.. Not sure why most people use them honestly.

[@Loracanne]

My Vegan Experiment they can be used in your homemade cosmetics and cleaning products. Sometimes plain old castile just doesn't cut it on its own 😉

[@mxruwa5741]

I reuse the bottles for well, everything. Tinctures, medicine, my own oil blends.

[@sailorgirl2017]

There is a source in Vancouver Canada, www.sudsandscents.com I get my essential oils from in larger quantities and refill smaller bottles myself. I am a massage therapist and use a lot of oils, plus I make my own room sprays, salves and cream perfumes and cleaning products. I buy Lavender in 500ml brown glass bottles which I then use with re-used spritzers/sprayers for my cleaning products. For me, starting the low-waste journey began with cloth grocery bags. I then collected them from places in England as souveneirs, now I use beeswax wraps, make my own produce and bulk food bags and have really gotten into wicker baskets for at the markets or even the hardware store. Once you make one small change it starts snow-balling. It's so fun! And rewarding. Thanks for inspiring me with each new video, Niamh!

[@jardindelsermx]

Thank you so much for sharing. Love your video! 💖💖💖

[@FairylandCottage]

Susana V. Urban I'm delighted! 😁 thanks for watching x

[@Pollydoidle]

Every autumn my grandchildren and I go collect fir cones....all the year we keep the tin cups from tee lights, and ends of candles. Then in the autum when it’s time to start lighting the fire, we get a big old saucepan and melt down al, the bits of wax, it’s expsay to get it out of the tin cups just squeeze and it crumbles. Then you can begin....outside we lay out, Basket of cones The saucepan of liquid wax A dish of glitter we like gold A pair if tongs A cake rack to let dry And a nice natural basket I dip each cone with tongs into the hot wax I hold it over the glitter plate and grandson spoons over some gold glitter very quickly as the wax dries quick and glitter won’t stick Place the cone in the rack When all are done ..,you have to work quickly as wax tends to solidify quickly, though you can of course re melt Place the cones in the basket, we line the basket with some small laye4 if fir branches Then I tie a nice piece of twine ribbon around the basket and place by the fire The best fire lighters ever and apart from the glitter , they are virtually free and look very pretty sitting by the fire, and you only need one per fire, and I have a big fire !

[@FairylandCottage]

so beautiful ... thanks for sharing ....x

[@oddlilbird]

Your skin is radiant! Skincare? Makeup?

[@FairylandCottage]

nothing special! I have two videos that you might like... facial routine kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpavXp9tfb-gjKM make up kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3K3nqeVmMieaKM

[@mounyas7725]

Obssessed wwith your channel !

[@FairylandCottage]

Thank you for the support!

[@sofiastortigajani1504]

You have such a lovable vibe

[@FairylandCottage]

sofia storti gajani thank you for saying. Very kind of you. X

[@shubhraagarwal9250]

In India we already do all of this :)

[@annashealthyworld]

Another idea is to compost-it's so simple! I have nutrient-rich soil for my plants and keep my trash waste down.

[@ChlOe-ci2pb]

Hello ! Can you tell me the name of the plant next to you please ?

[@FairylandCottage]

Thats a begonia plant... was to look after...

[@OceanPancake]

This is so fantastic!! I am constantly looking for new tips to eliminate waste. Have you heard of the guppy friend? I just bought one and am worried about plastic packaging it will come in :(

[@FairylandCottage]

My Vegan Experiment oohhh what's the guppy friend? I'm intrigued. ...

[@OceanPancake]

Its a bag you can put in your wash to catch the microfibers from non organic clothing!

[@FairylandCottage]

My Vegan Experiment interesting. Let me know how you get on when you try it. That's the thing with online purchasing. It's so frustrating isn't it all the packaging! Agh 😬

[@ButterFly-bc7yp]

Niamh, I LOVE your Channel and adore you as a person. You are amazing and (for me) an absolute IDOL! greetings from Germany 🤗🤗

[@FairylandCottage]

lots of love bring sent your way to Germany. You are very kind with your compliments. I delighted you like the channel and content. x

[@cathyphegley7414]

The organization 4OCEAN really brought home to me the critical state our world is in with waste. It used to really bug me as a kid walking to school or being out with friends the trash on the street and highways. I was constantly picking it up and disposing of it when I got home. That was before we became so germ conscious. It drives me bonkers that people think cigarette butts are ok to just leave wherever they get squashed out! Pick the nasty thing up and put it in the bin! So my point is that I try not to buy much that will just end up as trash. It takes more effort but we only get one earth. Thanks for sharing your tips with all of us.

[@elinor178]

i have a tip! so if you’re unable to acquire a bamboo toothbrush, there are super cheap plastic ones at the dollar store (no rubber) and once you’re done with them, you can make them into bracelets! you can use them as gifts, or sell them or keep them. look up toothbrush bracelets :)

[@FairylandCottage]

elinor haha that's a great idea for all those plastic toothbrushes one has in the house!

[@Elly-z7q]

Those who prefer using plastic straws for whatever reason like various disabilities make sure you dispose of it properly

[@Elly-z7q]

I use the same plastic bags multiple times (the only bags thrown away are ones in pieces) and even then I only use them when its raining

[@SweetyHelen92]

Really useful video, as always :)

[@obsessionprofessional5529]

Reusing plastic containers is so important and can keep so much waste out of our environment. In my family, we refill plastic water bottles until they get too damaged or crinkled to use anymore.

[@FairylandCottage]

yeah same here..use until need to be replaced

[@mikemerrill4073]

Like your videos. Learning alot from you, keep up the good work.

[@FairylandCottage]

Thanks! I'm delighted you are finding some value in them. 😀

[@sejalnitheshsanil7058]

I hav also transitioned to low waste I won't say zero... so many people in india r trying their best there r many groups on zero waste but I dnt knw why govt won't ban plastic packaging in d first place. In olden days rice wheat n all was sold in jute bags.. glass bottles for milk (they used to take d old ones sterlize and reuse) now I end up throwing 2 plastic bags of milk and so many other items that come in plastic packaging :(

[@a91170]

Loved the vid. ❤

[@bubblesleef4415]

love that freaky carrot. xo

[@FairylandCottage]

isn't it freakin gorgeous!

[@ever7672]

You look like a cottage fairy too! Thank you for this making he switch

[@FairylandCottage]

Emmy George hehe! Good luck with trying to reduce your waste and thanks for watching the vid!

[@sonyafirefly3879]

I don't understand the part about only using one product. If you have multiple face lotions, like the example that she used, you're going to be using less of each type, and it should come out to the same amount of lotion in the end. How does eliminating all but one reduce waste? That doesn't make any sense to me.

[@BlinkGirl-12345]

you are simply super

[@FairylandCottage]

you are simply super too!

[@Cat15210]

How do you buy food to refill your jars? Beans, flour, rice, etc. Everything here is sold in plastic.

[@FairylandCottage]

I know it is so hard if you don't have access to zero waste shops. We have some markets here and some online shops that delivers to your door. The best you can do is try find food in paper packaging and/or buy the biggest bag you can find.

[@roxanaalecu3741]

that amount of plastic everywhare and in everything makes me crazy.I am doing what I can.and I do get overwelmed.

[@sandraleishman878]

Is it just you or you and your family that do this? No criticism, just asking.

[@FairylandCottage]

haha that's a great question.. thanks for asking... my husband and I have very similar values.. It does help but I never force my way on others. I just share the information...

[@sandraleishman878]

@@FairylandCottage thanks for sharing.

[@leefollett3205]

*agrees in local artist and grower* 🌱🎨

[@TheCaro056]

🌷🌼🌸👏

[@FairylandCottage]

Carolina Klingler 😘🌸✨🍁👋

[@theconfusedgirl9816]

Do you know how beautiful you are looking in that little necklace

[@FairylandCottage]

thank you kindly.

[@momof2momof2]

It's a nice goal to try to reach but it's not realistic to think the average person can be 100% zero waste, especially if you have children.

[@FairylandCottage]

so right! no such thing as zero waste anyway... just the best you can do is perfect and remember its millions doing it imperfectly that is better than a few perfectly!

[@jessicacanfield5408]

I live I. The U.S and I do buy paper plates and plastic utensils because with the president we got stuck with I am terribly afraid we will not have an economy or electricity so I am sticking up on these things as well as starting on container gardening

[@FairylandCottage]

You do the best you can and that is always enough... I love the container garden... well done...

[@charlescayton7366]

I have a new stainless steel water bottle just like yours and his white Marvel

[@Knallbart]

I am not zero waste. But i am really careful about recycling. We have a really nice recycling thing in my city, so it's really nice I think.