Beginner Zero Waste Swaps! | Zero Waste Living

[@isabel3857]

I really want to go zero waste, or at least reduce my waste a lot. I've been watching so many zero waste tips videos the past couple of days it's crazy. Thanks for this video it was really helpful!

[@livingunjaded]

Yay! It's exciting to hear you're starting your journey and glad to help :)

[@OceanPancake]

YOU CAN DO IT!!! :) The planet will thank you

[@wjmsmith]

I am continuing to move toward zero waste...growing up we used cloth napkins, kitchen towels, I also carry a napkin with me...I grow many of my own veggies, and just can't believe people would buy pre-chopped veggies...also have recycled for years, and used my own cloth or canvas bags...what I am moving to are mesh bags for produce...thanks for you video!

[@OceanPancake]

That's so amazing!! I think growing veggies is one of the biggest things you can do! Not only does it eliminate waste, transport, but also puts carbon back in the ground!

[@rubychurch8814]

The only appropriate reason i could imagine for buying pre-chopped/peeled things would be perhaps if you have some physical disability that makes it hard/painful/impossible to prepare these kinds of things on your own

[@vegemitegirl1971]

I take old lace curtains and turn into produce bags. I have a dozen cloth napkins and instead of paper towels, I use kitchen tea towels, which I have about 30 as we use up to 8 a day

[@Chiroptera22]

Very useful! Sums up basically every 'beginner zero waste kit & tips' video I've seen

[@MsPoprouge]

Bento boxes are amazing. Flour sack towels are also a great paper towel alternative. I also use my kids cloth diapers for cleaning. My oldest is 22 years old and they still are amazing for housework. Thanks for sharing.

[@rrrina27]

I have watched several videos on going zero waste today cause I decided not to dump anymore waste on my mother earth. So ya I'm watching alot today for a beginner's and what I have noticed is that, besides all the great, very helpful tips, that all the environmentalist are so beautiful and have boyfriends. Like will I get prettier and find myself a boyfriend too if I go zero waste. Just wondering. 🤔

[@AMcDub0708]

May YES!! You will definitely seem more attractive than you already are bc you will be showing your passion for preserving our earth and doing things counter culture, which is always attractive and cool 😎

[@ellielovesbands]

Same here, honey

[@scorpiogirl4444]

Well your personality shines that's for sure! Love love love your comment. I'm moving until zero waste myself never noticed the correlation of beautiful and relationship status. Now that you pointed it out I'm definitely going to go zero waste!!!!🤣🤣

[@margaretl8851]

Really cute video. I have already used some of your options. I have to keep the bags in the car for grocery shopping instead of plastic. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@HecticSophie]

I like that these are so easy, some of these things I have already done and some other things (like the re-usable cutlery) is a really easy thing for me to buy and start using instead! Zero waste is a big commitment that I can't really make in my life right now, but if everyone did just the things you mentioned in this video that would go a long way for helping!

[@gabrielle287]

Don't forget too! Places like quiktrip, racetrac, etc. Let you refill your own cup. (at qt you can get up to a gallon for 1.49!) It's also a bit cheaper since they have to pay for Less product.

[@JanellKristina]

I've been putting off the zero waste life style for too long, thanks for showing how you make it work :)

[@TheLifeBotanic]

I used to have that exact same pink cutlery set! How weird is that lol. I loved that it had chopsticks as well, so convenient. Amazing video, thanks for all the great tips :)

[@livingunjaded]

That's funny! And yeah, it has basically every situation covered! thank you :)

[@danicag.1310]

Same but I’m purple!! I saw a friend had one a few years ago in school and then saw one on sale last week and went yes, I need that! Recently I’ve been looking into small changes I can make since moving abroad into a host family that produces more trash then I’m used to producing back home

[@lauren180]

This made me really want to step up my game, love these ideas!!

[@OceanPancake]

Yes!! We can all do it together, the planet needs us!

[@sjghanadian6196]

You are the first person talking about zero waste that I actually enjoyed listening to until now. Thank you :)

[@sjghanadian6196]

BTW, concerning your tupperwares, if some want to go full plastic-free, I got a stainless steel trio lunch box on Amazon and it has been great so far :)

[@livingunjaded]

Haha wow, that's awesome! So happy you enjoyed it :) Thanks for watching!

[@magentamatthys3689]

I've been trying to use our reusable bags, and I recently picked up some produce bags at our grocery store. I like your idea of bringing your own tupperware to restaurants instead of styrofome. I might try that next.

[@SimplyCherie]

Great video! I have done these swaps but I need to be better w the napkins. And I should go back to bulk buying for pasta & oatmeal. Changing from paper towels to cleaning rags has shown me how much I've wasted. Keep up the great info!

[@missroseline]

very manageable suggestions that highlight how easily we can make changes to our everyday routines. i could be better about it for sure. you've inspired me to stop using paper towels. thanks :)

[@livingunjaded]

That's awesome! Hope you find it an easy swap :)

[@michellesoomro7946]

Costco has packs of 25 washcloths. Nice ones. You can get big packs of cheap ones at walmart, but not that big. Instead of napkins, kitchen towels (woven, not loopy) are great for the purpose. I should make more of an effort in zero waste-I sell used clothes on ebay and believe in the 3 R's.

[@AmandaRoundtheGlobe]

awesome video :) I'm transitioning to zero waste and this video is super helpful! I can't wait to start carrying around my own silverware and napkins haha. I also try to bring tupperware with me when I go out to eat so I can bring food home in my reusable containers vs their to go containers. :)

[@livingunjaded]

Those are such great ways to start! Good luck on your zero waste journey and thanks for stopping by :)

[@OceanPancake]

You're such an inspiration!! Really great easy swaps for people to start doing. Do you mind me asking how long you have been zero waste? What things do you most struggle with as a zero waster?

[@maggie-jonapier3912]

Could always hand wash and hang dry the washcloths you use for cleaning! ^u^

[@utoobr10]

Very good suggestions! I would mention T shirts may not be a good substitute for paper towels as most clothing has been treated for stain resistance.

[@Magpiecheek]

utoobr10 the idea is to reuse old t shirts that can’t be donated. I prefer using them as cleaning rags

[@courtniebri]

If you look into the type of plastic that is in the plastic containers you use, different types can be used in the microwave without releasing toxins! (since you already have them)

[@Nathan-kw2hs]

school restaurants use plastic silverware?? where i live uni restaurants have standard silverware/ plates

[@livingunjaded]

That's awesome! I'm a commuter without a meal plan so I have to use the public cafeteria/food court...I think they use plastic because it is mainly takeout and they do not have a dishwashing station

[@Nathan-kw2hs]

i usually just make my sandwhiches and pack them in a lunch box, been using that thing since secondary school (mainly to cut expenses tbh) I like how consciously you're living, props :)

[@mackenziepowell4199]

Nathan Dutoit where I live the fast food restaurant have plastics but the sit down restaurants have metal

[@jadelee4641]

Nathan Dutoit, your school must be great, if they use reusable items

[@Nathan-kw2hs]

Jade Lee i'm not sure but i think most uni restaurants use silverware here just like regular restaurants, the difference being they're a lot cheaper :D

[@joietan]

So happy I found this. Thanks for the tips

[@armourrenee28]

I use cloth napkins all the time

[@katiebr]

I never use paper towls, never had.. I use cloths all the time. trying to have less trash here since we live in a ranch and trash service is so damn expensive!! hard with two kids, but I hate paper towls, paper cups, Plates! the idea to eat my food on a plate of paper is yuck! good idea to bring a container at restaurants for left over 👏👏👏

[@learningwithlulu]

Lovely video! Also as a side note I love you simple and natural eye make up - very classy :)

[@jgurl6917]

hi can you maybe link the pink reusable spoon and fork etc? it's so cool

[@anne-marief.9611]

Very interesting! :) You didn't add much details for the straw but I was wondering why use a straw at all if you can drink from most cups, glasses and mugs?

[@Chocolate56x]

I really like the idea of this lifestyle, but it seems to me like it's a lot of work. I will try to do at least this. Just a few questions that occured to me, please answer me if you have time. What about ice cream, do you eat that? And do you use parfume, what to do with a bottle after? What to do with food leftovers?

[@livingunjaded]

Hi Andjela! This lifestyle can be a lot of work, especially when you're first starting. This is because our current economy designs things to be thrown out, so it's not always within your control to be completely "zero" waste. To answer your questions, I am still in the beginning stages myself, so I still make trash. However, yes, I do eat ice cream. Right now, I still eat it out of a container from the grocery store or get it in a cone from a place like Dairy Queen or Baskin Robins. A simple solution would be to bring a carton to a place that sells hard serve ice cream and to have them fill a container (I should really start doing this!). For perfume, if the container is glass, you could consider reusing the bottle to hold some DIY perfume--maybe made with some of your favorite essential oils--or you may be able to find a local store to fill the old container with their perfume. And food leftovers can be stored in the fridge or freezer in a reusable container. If they go bad before you can eat them, you can either start a compost, give them to a friend with a compost, or find someone at a farmer's market to give your food scraps to. If you are still interested in the zero waste lifestyle, I suggest reading Zero Waste Home by Bea Johnson--she has really mastered the lifestyle and gives incredibly detailed tips on how to start :)

[@cfloster]

What brand of Tupperware is that? I'm looking for some nice glass Tupperware

[@FairylandCottage]

Great video. Lovely vibe 👍 and honest

[@aFangirlsVideoMania]

Can you do a video about zero waste High School?

[@livingunjaded]

Sure thing! Let me know if there's anything you'd like me to focus on specifically :)

[@liftykitty2011]

can you do a DIY for the dyed cloth napkin???

[@livingunjaded]

Lifty Kitty sure thing!

[@Butterflyrose3333]

I love the napkin! I am going to make some. :)

[@NanaandKicko]

Omg i was so unfocused, you are just so pretty. Pushed the subscribe button right away lol

[@entfaltungsort]

Thanks for the tipps! :-)

[@x00carly]

Super helpful! Thanks for all the tips

[@livingunjaded]

Glad you found it helpful!! Thanks for watching :)

[@SpongiesBieber]

Loved your video !

[@remylee852]

Where did you get the glass container?

[@patriciaspates8418]

Hi? I want to begin to transition to zero waste . I was wondering where did you get your reusable napkins from ?

[@livingunjaded]

patricia spates I got those a few years ago from Walmart, but you should be able to find reusable napkins at most home goods stores

[@mariya.s1406]

You said not you use it plastic dishes or whatever word you used. Don’t you have dishes?

[@ME-hq7lp]

Mariya .s um she uses ceramic...

[@kiaanee]

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[@Green_Revolucia]

Hi Jade, we love your KZbin channel, how can we get in touch with you because we have a few questions and a suggestion, cheers, the Revolucia team :))

[@handmadecris427]

new sub...very nice vídeo...Congrats 😀🇵🇹

[@charlescayton7366]

Cool video iam new what's up lol 🙋