EASY ECO HACKS FOR A BETTER LIFE

[@fairyfreak1]

Baking soda creates a neutral solution (essentially water and salt) because one is an acid and one is a base. The fizzy reaction may help break down some dirt, but once it's done fizzing you're basically using water to clean. There's no disinfecting properties anymore. You should use water and baking soda to scrub, rinse and then use vinegar over that. Mixing them makes them useless!

[@FiddlebirdBlue]

Yeah I scrub with a water and baking soda paste for the abrasion and then rinse with vinegar for the fixing and acid. Rinse with water. Works great.

[@jinjarogers1711]

They use the fizzinng reaction to physically lift surface dirt. But i only use bicarb and vinegar together to clean drains. The fizz pushes hair and grease, seperates it and breaks it up inside the drain. Works very well.

[@craftygirl7]

I've eliminated all my junk mail. I wrote to my news paper company and had them stop sending me weekly coupon ads. I've called companies and have personally told them to take me off their junk mail list. I have emailed companies. When a company sends out junk mail with a return envelop you put the junk mail in the envelope. Write on the junk mail "take me off your list". Write the same thing on envelope on the front and back side. Then out your address on the envelope so that they know who wants off their list. Mail the envelope and the company gets charged for the postage. It's how it works in the USA. Plus, their online companies that also claim to take you off their list. I don't remember their names. I did that too. I rarely get mail anymore and I love it. I feel less stressed knowing that I don't get mail often! Another tip is to stop buying paper towels. You can make them out of fabric or you can just use rags. Also stop buying napkins. You can DIY them! You should make a video on DIY napkins. Easy to make. Stop buying plastic wrap. You can use glass jars and containers instead. Stop buying little plastic bags and little paper bags. Sometimes, I go to the store and they give me a little paper bag. I save those paper bags and I reuse them when I need one. If I shop online and the item comes in some sort of a bag, then I save that bag and I use it to put trash in it. Even if the bag is small. Another great tip is to save bubble wrap. When I got married a lot of my packages came in bubble wrap. I saved all my bubble wrap and I actually used it to wrap my Christmas ornaments in. Money saver! Another tip is to make your cleaning products. Put them in a glass spray bottle. I prefer that over the stainless steel. If your clumsy then go with stainless steel. Another great tip is to save old socks. If you have one sock that doesn't have a match or one sock with a hole in it, then save it. Make a rag box. I use old socks for cleaning or dusting. You can stick your hand in the sock as you clean. Old shirts make great rags too. Old towels and sheets also make great rags. Old sheets also make great drop cloths when you paint a room. Old pillow cases make great rags as well. I store all my rags in a basket. Last tip is to shop farmers markets or find CSA boxes in your area. In the US you can have fresh organic fruited and vegetables delivered to your home from local farms. I plan to do this. Hope you like my tips. These things I do now make me feel so less stressed out. I feel light weight off my shoulders. I'm really into simplicity right now. I may not be like Zero Waste Home or Trash For Tossers but I always try to be good to the environment. Check out those two things I mentioned. They give me ideas to live my own less stress life. I do it the way I want too.

[@rosemarybruce6290]

Also good tip, bring your own coffee cup! I don't drink coffee but I do drink a whole lot of tea and chai lattes, so bringing my own keep cup is really good. I've never had anyone tell me they couldn't do my drink in my cup, but I have had a few confused looks. Ultimately though, you've just gotta ignore it and be confident. You don't need an expensive KeepCup brand glass and cork cup, a cheaply thermos will do just fine. I have a $2 plastic one that I keep in a stubby holder (the things used to keep beer cold) because it keeps the heat in the cup and off my hands. Yay for helping the planet!!!

[@JU-ki9wb]

Rosie Bruce good tip!

[@BesondersBesonders]

Also if you don't want to use plastic cups (bc in the long run it's still a non compostable material) there are new coffee cups that are made out of bamboo. This helps bc bamboo is actually the fastest growing natural resource and is 100% compostable. Cool about bamboo is that you can still put them in the dishwasher. When you don't want to use the cup anymore you can easily break it into pieces which are indeed compostable. Some goes for normal dishes as well :)

[@zoetigerlife]

And some places even give you a discount for bringing your own cup! WIN WIN!

[@TheSorryGirls]

Totally! Thanks for sharing! :)

[@MeredithPlease]

Tim Horton's will give you a 10 cent discount if you use a reusable coffee cup, don't forget to ask!

[@luz_y_zen]

honestly thank u so much for spreading the awareness

[@baileewilson8974]

Isn't it sad to think that their are people out there that believe climate change is not real/not caused by humans.

[@Whitney_Sews]

Love the tips! I try to make eco friendly choices in my life and for my family. I cloth diaper my kiddos, use cloth menstrual pads, made my own wool dryer balls, buy most of my clothing at the thrift store, and make lots of DIYs using repurposed materials (you can see the tutorials on my channel). Feels good to know I'm doing a small part to be kind to the planet :)

[@carolann811]

Something you can do with clothes that are too worn, like jeans, to donate: Cut the salvageable fabric into strips (1" to 2" depending on the weight of the fabric), fold those in thirds, (If you like things neat, you can sew the strips) and then either braid the strips and then sew into an old-fashioned rag rug or crochet into a floor mat. They're washable (if the original clothes were) and can be customized to fit whatever space you need. They also make great beds for pets.

[@teapotlizard]

true! my great aunt has made loads of rugs this way. and i made a few toys for my dog and my friend's dog as well (by just braiding a bunch of fabric strips into a really thick, strong braid), and even sold a few. and my mum always cuts old worn-out t-shirts etc into squares to be used as cleaning rags. :)

[@jacquelinele9170]

Something I also do is making poufs, floor pillows or throw pillows and use worn clothes as the stuffing. I do this with fabric scraps from sewing too

[@DropsofLemonHoney]

That's awesome! With the stuff that is too small too use you can also recycle ♻️ the fabric. I hate to see people throw away ripped or stained clothes and fabrics when it can be recycled

[@jackbrns]

If you're not very good at sewing or don't really need any of the projects above, you can always donate clothes that don't fit but are still intact to charity! Somebody else will be very grateful for the T-Shirt you didn't want anymore :) another tip is to check clothing lines like H&M whether they offer an opportunity to recycle old clothes! Recycling jeans works pretty well 💚

[@eyzahusna]

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[@tlahmed]

I love that you made this video! I'm very passionate about environmental sustainability and am really happy when others are too :)

[@JU-ki9wb]

tlahmed me toooo!!!!!

[@annononomus2030]

Same I think the best way to actually help the planet is for people to stop having kids we have a population of roughly 7 billion and earths max capacity is 2 billion in a couple years earth will be destroyed

[@tlahmed]

Elisa Diaz oh I completely agree. That's why providing sex education and access to reproductive health is incredibly important in countries where their populations are rising far too fast. It's also super important that everyone realize how harmful convenience products are!

[@Calida]

Can you guys do a tutorial on how to use Castille soap in different ways?

[@LadiiieS]

look for the channel clean my space. Its a channel about cleaning but she has a video or two on castile soap, among other things.

[@1985homeslice]

You have no idea how much I love this video you guys! I am zero waste and vegan and this made me so incredibly happy that a mainstream channel is talking about this stuff. Thank you!!!

[@kiyajtg]

Keegan Ders zero waste is where you recycle or reuse almost everything right? Quick question: how do you do toilet paper?

[@1985homeslice]

oreo luva actually there are 5 R's with zero waste. Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot. The idea is to create less trash going into the dumpster by avoiding things that need to be thrown away all together. It's also to limit how many products you are recycling as well because you are using higher quality products. As for the toilet paper thing, I either buy toilet paper made from bamboo (because it is better for the environment to produce) or just buy individual rolls wrapped in paper that I can recycle. I hope this helps you (:

[@1985homeslice]

oreo luva also thanks for asking questions, talking to others about zero waste makes me really happy (:

[@MyWarriorInHiding]

Keegan Ders just be careful with bamboo. A lot of times it's harmful to the environment to produce. Just make sure you do your research because some brands are marketed eco friendly that really arent.

[@kiyajtg]

Keegan Ders thanks! It's all clear now 😁

[@BookishWitch777]

If you don't like using animal fats than fabric softener is also a no go. Dryer balls. They'll be your new best friend instead of dryer sheets also. Also things like using flannel squares to clean and wipe stuff up instead of paper towels. Menstrual cups instead of tampons or pads. There are a lot of really wasteful paper products that cannot be recycled. Cloth diapers are also coming back into popularity.

[@Becczor]

MsLostsoul87 You can use acetum instead of fabric softener! Works like a charm.

[@TheThymiane]

I use vinegar as fabric softener

[@sarahb6529]

I live in Australia and there's a product line here called Earth's Choice and it's vegan, including their fabric softener. I'm sure the equivalent would exist elsewhere in the world :-)

[@1985homeslice]

Yeah! Hey guys here's some ideas if you want to make a second video. 1. Diy Beeswrap to replace seran wrap (if you haven't heard of these you can find them online, I make my own and they're the bomb) 2. Menstrual cups + reusable pads (could probably do a diy with the pads) 3. Soap nuts for laundry or bulk laundry detergent (it's not just food products in bulk) 4. Most Starbucks give you 10 cents off if you bring your own cup! 5. Metal to go containers and bento boxes (might even be able to diy cute designs on one)

[@1985homeslice]

P.S. I love you girls' and your channel!

[@aquietwild]

What recipe do you use for your beeswax wraps? I've seen a few floating around

[@fairyfreak1]

Be careful with soap nuts! They're actually not good for machines and can void your warranty. They don't have any surfectants (I think that's what they're called) so the soap and dirt can't lift off your clothing. Eventually your clothes will feel filmy and dingy because they're coated in dirt. I recently had to strip my clothes to get all the scum off and the water was black 😭

[@1985homeslice]

Wendy H First I make sure I'm always using 100% cotton and then I grate the beeswax directly on top. I sandwich the fabric between 2 pieces of parchment paper, set my iron on the highest setting and iron it until every area is completely coated with the wax. I like to repeat on the other side, just be careful because if it's hard to bend then the beeswax tends to just flake off.

[@1985homeslice]

Taylor Vierra holy crap! I had no idea! Thank you for the heads up. Do you have any recommendations for natural laundry detergent?

[@danielacordeiro1998]

A tip to reduce plastic bottles at home is to filter your tap water. Around here filtering water pitcher or even water filter you can attach to your tap directly.

[@estherjane5148]

I've being trying to be more kind to our earth, and it's really not that hard! I wish everyone can just try, that will seriously help this world A LOT!! We only have one earth, and this is our home. Seriously, thank you guys for doing this video❤️❤️

[@framusmaximus]

I love your videos normally, but to hear you being eco-friendly too is so awesome!! Would love to see more of this, you guys rock 😀🎉🌍

[@isabel3857]

These tips are great! I'm vegan and looking into zero waste and I'm definitely going to make those mesh bags! I bought mesh curtains a while ago and kept the trimmings but I never knew what to do with them until now.

[@Smeeks4]

If you save you dish water and shower you can water your garden with it. I know it sounds like it would kill you plants but it doesn't. I've been doing it for about 10 years now

[@J3ffbuckley]

I'm so glad you guys are promoting being more eco friendly 💛

[@jencasey316]

Freeze your own veggies. Stock up at farmer's markets or farm stands so you know they are all local, then cut them up and blanch quickly, put in a tightly sealed bag or dish (reuseable vacuum seal bags are amazing) and freeze. You get super fresh veg all year that is local. With fruits you can skip the blanching step and just cut and bag them to freeze for baking or smoothies.

[@allieparton8746]

I looooooooove this, I'm in the middle of switching my whole lifestyle around and these are so fun and helpful!!! PART 2 PLEASE 💓💓💓

[@AnnikaVictoria24]

Allie Parton heck yeah a part 2 would be awesome!

[@allieparton8746]

Annika Victoria oh hey Annika! Fancy seeing you here haha funny how your last video fits this theme too!!

[@TheSorryGirls]

YAY! Check out the blog for more tipsss!

[@AnnikaVictoria24]

Yeeeeey!! So happy to see this from you guys. (Sahhh trendy right now lol)

[@lilywest9552]

Annika Victoria I love your videos!!

[@abcdecoratingparadise]

Cool bag! I want to make one for when I go to the farmer's market. Thanks for sharing!

[@smallsushiroll]

I recommend bamboo toothbrushs. It's something you forget is plastic and you throw away. Bamboo ones can be brought in bulk on Amazon. I love mine so much.

[@aquietwild]

I couldn't love this video more, as someone who lives zero-waste. Thanks for normalizing the sustainable lifestyle. Also I use Dr bronners as a body wash, to make laundry detergent, and to clean my home, and it works great for all those things. And ps there's a good addition to reduce reuse recycle, which is the Buyerarchy of Needs. In order - use what you have, borrow, swap, thrift, make, and finally if you must, buy.

[@braedancampbell6573]

Omg love this video. It is so great that you are spreading awareness about this. I just thought I could mention that lush is another great store for soaps and other cosmetics they are 100% vegetarian and mostly vegan (they have honey in a few of their products that is why they are not 100% vegan). It is really good for shampoo, conditioner, and hand soap because they offer solid options so you dont need to have a container. However they do offer tins made form metal for their solid products so you may reuse the tins and not have to through them out. I do really like this video I just thought that I could mention this if you wanted to say something about this store in another eco-friendly video.

[@elle.blanchard]

Thank you for making eco friendly trendy! Your bags are so easy and look bomb! Castile soap is soooooo versatile, you can even wash your body, your dishes and your clothes with it! Another super easy reusable bag is to cut the sleeves and neckline off of an old t-shirt and cut vertical strips at the bottom that you knot to close the bottom of the bag and voila! Shopping bag! I have a bunch of these and they are so useful!

[@ricky7111]

I can do most of these! Thank you! I grew up being very environmentally conscious, but as an adult, I acquired a chronic illness, and I had to make some compromises just so my life can be easier, and I have always been upset because of my increased negative impact. But many of these I can use, and I am so happy. Thank you.

[@mmb8806]

just a liiiilllll comment... recycled fabrics aren't really "the most amazingly sustainable fabric ever." The energy used for the recycling process is extremely high, (frequently from non renewable sources) and often more than what's required for regular fabric production. Also... these fabrics aren't biodegradable, so we still have the issue of how to discard them after their lifecycle. There's no perfect solution in the fashion/production bizz, and i really truely looooved this video! We need more of THIS and of women like you!!! Im a designer and constantly rediscovering what sustainability/eco truly means through my brand, so this video touches close to my heart

[@orjval]

Actually, the plastic bottles are made from PET (polyethylene terephthalate) that is the same as the fabric known as polyester: Both applications have different production methods with the same raw material. (sorry for bad english)

[@FiddlebirdBlue]

Your English is excellent, no need to be sorry! I wouldn't have known it isn't your first language [?] if you hadn't said that. :D

[@nataliazak3437]

Valentina Orjuela exactly, so instead of buying polyester clothing, we can buy cotton or linen, it’s getting harder to find these in most shops(especially when it comes to jeans) but it is possible ☺️

[@liaf8782]

Thank you for this video, I often watch DIY videos and the product is useless and/or wasteful and I appreciate you all making an effort! Another VERY easy eco tip is just to bring your own coffee cup/jar/thermos when getting coffee or drink when your out. We think coffee cups are paper but they are plastic lined and really hard to actually recycle. Also some places will discount your coffee if you bring your own container!!! 😊 Also stop supporting fast fashion, it is one of the major contributors to world wide pollution. 😊 😊 😊

[@ilyssaharrington7270]

You have to do more of these!! A whole series!! You could do more cleaning products, fun ways to make your daily life more eco-friendly! Knowledge is power!! Educate people on how to save our environment!

[@kassandrajohnson9241]

Check out Trash Is For Tossers's KZbin channel and blog- she has excellent tips for zero waste alternatives to lots of different things, including the compost in the freezer tip and bringing your own containers to the grocery store, as well as lots of other really useful info!

[@matchamewshak502]

*bamboo toothbrushes and DIY toothpaste* are great eco-swaps for plastic/garbage that no one is able to recycle! the thick hard plastic in toothbrushes and metal toothpaste tubes are never recycled are creates lots of waste in our environment. Also *buying your teas in bulk & using a metal infuser* is so much better (and cheaper) than prepackaged, individual tea bags or filters (most of which contain plastic or plastic lining)

[@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist]

I absolutely love seeing bigger youtubers talk about environmental issues bc it is SO important and easy so thank you because not all of us have the audience to spread the message yet :)

[@rosiewashere9521]

I love how you guys go to Value Village and Bulk Barn because I can't find any other Canadian youtubers like you! And thank you for spreading eco awareness!

[@s_zare]

Love it! I always buy bulk at Costco or Sams club so items are usually sold in giant containers and instead of throwing them away I use them for storage in my garage! You can store various things and I even spray painted one container that had a screw on lid and now I use it to store dog food

[@steffaniemangila729]

I consider myself an advocate for animal rights and never thought that some soaps contains animal fats...than you so much for tha awareness...i really enjoy watching both of your blogs...the sorry girls and the sorry life...you're such an inspiration...

[@DerrynEHahn-ir2jv]

I use a water filter on my home tap and a stainless steel refillable water bottle and a worm farm to eat my compost (no smell and gives you free fertiliser for your plants and garden, they don’t like citrus or onions). Organic vegetables can be home delivered all in a cardboard box. Don’t forget to wash tins and plastic that go into your recycling as they often won’t recycle dirty containers. Beauty products can be purchased in glass or aluminium and you can make your own makeup cotton remover pads or use a face washer instead of disposable cotton pads. Buy an eco ball instead of laundry detergent, great for those of us with sensitive skin❤️✨

[@amywoods8336]

Using a reusable coffee cup, like the Keep Cup brand, is a great way of getting discounts and reducing waste. Definitely worth investing in if you often get coffees on the go, they don't cost much and will basically pay for themselves via discounts. (Depending on which coffee shops you visit)

[@mollywalmsley3368]

This was sooo amazing gals! I would love to see a part 2 to this video! DIY beeswax food wraps or a DIY designed reusable coffee cup or drink bottle would be so cute!! This is such an important message to share and it warms my hearts that you lovely ladies have shed a light on enviroloving!

[@astridflorencex]

Love how you both use your platform to inform and inspire your audience!! You two are the best!!

[@SabriNOPE]

that fruit and veggie bag idea is amazing! i've been trying to think of a way to stop using the plastic bags, ususally i would just leave my produce loose but if you're buying apples its hard to herd them together at the check out so i'll be doing this immediately!

[@camillegmc]

I am very happy that a channel with such a large audience presents all these little eco hacks. We're going to change the world all together :D I only went once to Toronto but I think it's a great place to find organic fruits and vegetables in bulk, you're lucky ;) Thank you so much for this video, you both are awesome

[@snn3009]

I LOVE the fruit and veg bags. It is such a good idea and good on you guys for promoting ecofriendly principles

[@solangejain9649]

It's so cool about the Castille soap because I've used it since I was a baby and I never new that it was eco friendly!

[@janesmith9431]

Reusable water bottles are a great way to reduce all the plastic that is out there! I also started using a reusable menstrual cup about six months ago and I love it! It's so easy and also reduces waste. H&M also accepts old or torn clothing and they give you a discount if you bring it to their store.

[@adamgabrielatellier3077]

Such a great video and ideas!! I loved the turning mesh curtains into little shopping bags! I'm totally doing that!!! and the freezer compost!!! Great post girls!

[@nguyenvmy]

Please do more of these! I’m transitioning to zero waste and would love to see more tips!

[@michaelaj88]

I looooooove Castile Soap! Best product in the world for so many things. I use it as a cleanser too, takes makeup off perfectly.

[@katyshort-makeupmagic524]

Love this, thank you so much for spreading awareness! You can also make eco friendly pads in replacement of cotton pads to use with your cleaners and toners, you just chuck them in the wash inside a mesh bag (kinda like the one you made in this video for the veggies!)

[@JadeLeighFarmer]

I really LOVED the veggie bag DIY I'm always dealing with lose fruit and then it's just naked on the conveyor so this is a big improvement!

[@DropsofLemonHoney]

Conscious living can be difficult at first but i love that these tricks are easy and effective too! Pro tip: Sprouts is the best and cheapest for shopping bulk. Also I'm so excited to see that y'all are talking about sustainable fabrics because I love companies that get creative with ecofriendly materials.

[@happily.helena]

The idea for the fruit an veggie bags is really amazing ! I will definitly diy them ♡

[@rallyrally]

Glad you're talking about this! Here's some more tips: switch to period panties (Thinx is an amazing brand) it will change your LIFE FAM. Plus you'll save so much by not constantly buying pads. You can also get cotton makeup pads that you simply wash and reuse (again, no need to repurchase cotton rounds all the time).

[@meganbabin2859]

I seriously wish we had a bulk food store. These are all awesome ideas. I've been trying my best to recycle and reduce. But you guys are right, it can get overwhelming

[@xgrimesreaper]

menstrual cups and reusable pads if you get periods! it may feel icky at first, but trust me its so much cheaper without having to buy pads/tampons so often! also if you have old shirts and/or towels that are too beat up to donate to a thrift store, cut them up to use as cleaning rags or shopping bags :) i'm currently making some produce bags with an old scarf!

[@missnaomiivy]

Yasssss! Love that you're sharing this topic with all of your followers! Thanks for all the great tips ❤️

[@greenviolet1921]

Love it!! Great job ladies :D heaps stoked to see that yas do this. Another tip is something my Poppy has always done (and now I like to do it). Use the rinse water (from the rinse cycle) from your washing machine on your plants and/or lawn. Definitely recommend to use eco friendly washing powder/detergent, but did not have an issue when I was using regular washing powder. My roses loved it :) saves using extra water.

[@dreamingdormouse]

the veggie bag hack is so smart. i always feel terrible when i have to use these small plastic bags at the store. time to start bringing my own bags for that, too :) awesome video! i'd love to see more eco-friendly DIYs and tricks in the future!

[@soniacoad4170]

Using organic and making your own sprays for cleaning and for your garden, and growing you own produce, you can do it an a small space too

[@missmichelle652]

That fabric is so cool! When I went to Honduras I was so sad at seeing all the garbage and bottles everywhere.

[@DinahRapydz]

You can also go to Staples for recycling- they do ink cartridges, batteries, phones, electronics, and more :)

[@tbsflambo13]

Best Buy will take old/broken electronics, printers, dvd players etc! Check out their website for the list. And also, Home Depot accepts broken Christmas lights in November and they usually provide a coupon in return!

[@SterlsTacos]

I'm so happy you made this video!!! I hope more people start caring more about the environment. I actually didn't know other places you have to pay for plastic bags! We don't have to pay for them here and I feel like that's why so many people use them

[@amyede3894]

I have just discovered and subscribed to your channel! Love your DIY's and you guys are awesome 👏💕 xx

[@sarahbrenay9324]

My all purpose cleaning spray is 3/4 water, 1/4 white vinegar with just a few drops of essential oils. I use it to clean my kitchen, bathroom mirrors, table, my daughter's highchair, and never have to worry about chemicals in the air that could hurt her little lungs!!

[@freshseaasmr3671]

I love that you have this platform where you can reach people and actually help make a difference💕

[@susannahwoodham2395]

Yes thank you so much for making this! I strive to live a zero waste lifestyle so it makes me happy to see you guys taking about it!

[@jacquelinebalderrama5777]

Awesome video! One tip I've adopted lately is bringing my own Tupperware to restaurants for leftovers. Reduces waste and keeps food fresh :)

[@tracylrsw247]

I keep a pitcher by my kitchen sink and shower to fill with water while waiting for it to become hot. I then use that water to water houseplants and outdoor plants. I use cloth napkins, they are easy to throw in with the laundry.

[@Chelsea-vc8mq]

I'm always trying to find new ways to be more eco friendly, so thank you so much for this!!

[@barlovesnoop]

Oh my god Dr. Bronner's magic soap is my ride or die soap! I have eight bottles of it right now. If you'll read about the company you'll see they're beyond awesome! Plus I use baking soda and viniger to clean like... everything. It's genious.

[@SandraTy]

I love Bulk Barn!!!

[@konige-tochteru.9295]

absolutely good ideas especially the bag...and old or worn clothing could make it as well

[@xoxokyjo]

THIS IS THE CONTENT IVE BEEN CRAVING! I love you guys already, but i'm super interested in the zero waste lifestyle. Please do more eco hacks/diys!!

[@MeRossy789]

Yessssssssss. Loved seeing this side of your channel and lives! Sometimes KZbin culture can be so wasteful. Would love to see a series around this from you both. We are so lucky to have bulk barn in Canada... also, a collaboration with the Toronto Tool Library would be sweet or other zero wasters like Alli Cherry from California.

[@frannyg1609]

Thank you so much for this awesome video! These shopping bags look amazing

[@amylamb1527]

Love love love! So excited that you guys are eco girls too! LOVE the fruit bag diy and oh my, fruit fly city over here so I might need to migrate my compost to the freezer. Thanks for doing a video on this important topic! Also super jealy of your bulk store. :)

[@awkwardsity]

One way you can reuse single use plastic bags when you end up getting them is by turning them into plarn. There a plenty of tutorials on how to do this and I personally like to take my plarn and make bedrolls for the homeless out of it. The reason plarn works so well is it’s very light weight and with plastic it insulates and there’s no chance of bedbugs with a plastic roll. You’re not only reusing single use plastic but you’re helping the homeless :) and it’s really fun to make

[@marylhere]

Use Dr Brunner's soap in a used foaming soap dispenser ....inch of soap and the rest water. Also adding glass garden marbles keeps it from falling as much. A little goes a long way.

[@tarlinsj]

THANK YOU for this video! With so much consumerism on KZbin, it's refreshing to see something a bit more thoughtful :-)

[@tipala9962]

Please do more of those kind of videos! It's so helpful to see more tipps on a eco friendly lifestyle 😍

[@frankiemoonz]

This one was AMAZING! I love the fruit bags. Can you do another one of these videos please?

[@MeredithPlease]

BulkBarn doesn't save you money... it gives you the option of zero waste, but you're paying more on average then 'nofrills' or other budget grocers. Living Zero Waste and eco-friendly isn't a trend it's a lifestyle! Love these DIYs, keep it up ladies! Cheers from the 519

[@bienewal3362]

Good point, but many bulk options outside of BulkBarn (e.g. Costco!) can save you money as well as excessive packaging that comes with smaller budget items at places like NoFrills & etc.

[@MeredithPlease]

Biene Wal I agree, there are just not enough zero waste options overall. Costco sells Eco toilet paper all individually plastic wrapped and then the whole bundle was wrapped again, insanity. It's all about supply and demand!

[@bienewal3362]

MeredithPlease Feel that! We really need to revolutionize how we think and use products. And making eco-friendly/zero-waste efforts affordable, too, will help that. I'm an obsessive upcycler, though, so a lot of packaging gets reused in my art/journaling, at least.

[@casualcolie9482]

Thanks for sharing your tips on how to be more eco friendly! I've also been taking baby steps to live a more ethical lifestyle:)

[@mysuite11]

Lots of great eco beauty and make up products are available now as well. Or you can make you own. There's tons of hygiene products that you can make that will change your life. Thanks for spreading the knowledge ladies. The world totally needs it. -Dawn

[@curadays1685]

Loving that tote bag pattern. The handle looks sturdy enough for big bulk buys (always a plus). -CU

[@court_stylist]

You can also mix 1 part Castile soap with water & essential oils to make detergent! Eco-friendly and better for your clothes & skin!!

[@lilmisslady]

I need more of these videos !!! Please make a an eco diy series!!!❤️

[@rosemarybruce6290]

I love this video, I've been trying really hard to be more Eco friendly recently (i was raised by mild hippies so I've always been aware, but lately I've just been doing *more*. I love seeing popular KZbinrs (and any social media people) raising awareness on things like this, especially ones like you two who don't necessarily have their main "thing" being helping the earth (apart from your thrift flip series). But yeah, I love this video and I love that you're making the average joe more aware. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ElyOakland]

Yassss so great that you raise awareness! I'd love to see more eco friendly videos

[@Lady_dromeda]

You can add scented and essential oils to the castille soap too

[@Priscilla_Bettis]

This is such a good video. I'm not totally green, but I appreciate your tips because they are clever and frugal.

[@ajakadlubowski3212]

Bring reusable cups to get coffee!! Some places even give you a discount if you have your own cup! (I use mason jars because they are cheap af and not made from plastic)

[@usagififi]

Love the produce bag diy!!! I was almost going to buy an expensive set but now I can make my own cute ones~

[@milenaale]

they were like VERY creative life hacks and life tips! so freaking good . they mix theirs diy too. very impressed. Great job girls

[@sarahmichelle3497]

OMG I loved this video! I actually went vegan two years ago due to my environmental beliefs, and I was always hoping someone with a platform would make it more known to the rest of people that it can be cool and easy to be eco-friendly! It makes me sad too when some people think its dumb to recycle or hate using paper bags or glass containers and say stuff like "I'm not about that green life" and try to laugh it off -- so basically, I just really loved this video haha. I hope other people catch on to the message of this video!

[@susiiib2286]

I am so thankful that you guys made this video!!!!!!!!!

[@MrStrictConstitution]

This was a totally awesome set of tips!!! I have been going greener for years and still got alot of useful info out of this :)

[@garvikakhanna2884]

I loved the video! It's amazing how you guys think of such amazing ideas which are cute too! Please make more of these, probably a series!

[@mariazinski8760]

Great tips, another one is to switch to bar shampoo! Lush has some and chagrin valley.