Go Gently Episode 12 - The Big Plastic Count with Greenpeace UK and Everyday Plastic

[@annevanbrunschot7235]

I would love to see a kind of "what I eat in a week" which includes doing eco-conscious grocery shopping and more sustainable food swaps! Amazing video Bonnie, thank you so much!!!

[@astroculus]

Great idea and suggestion.🙂👏

[@jasminm8784]

I find it crazy that organisations like Greenpeace need to go through such difficulties to show how much plastic we use. "The government" consists of human beings that are confronted with the same daily issue, yet it doesn't seem to be visible enough so that change could be initiated. I understand that lobbying and other things play into the unwillingness to become more sustainable but isn't it just crazy? It is so obvious just by going into a supermarket. I am not from the UK but I will check out if our national Greenpeace initiated the same project. Thank you Bonnie!!

[@val984]

hello bonnie! thank you for sharing this information with us, I'm excited to do this and help our planet 🌎💓, I really appreciate you bonnie for everything you do for this beautiful planet. You are a great example and an incredible person, I am very proud of you bonnie, congratulations for everything you have achieved 💞, I love you Bonnie! 🌷💗

[@Anas-sw8od]

10:29 He just wants Mommy's attention 😭😂

[@nastiyx_aa]

Thank you so much. You helped us to save the planet.

[@janak2446]

Reducing single use plastic is great and it´s very important to deal with it, but I just want to add, that 50 % of plastic in the ocean is from fishing industry (f.e. fishing nets), so this is another big problem, that we should address too

[@beauxtoxic1451]

Just counted all the plastic bottles/containers in our house, including foodstuffs - 55! Yikes, when you consider toothpaste, makeup, pill bottles, OTC drug stuff, dish soap, peanut butter, for crap sakes, there’s a lot! However, 15 are actually ones we refill or re-purpose so they don’t go in the recycle bin. We either use cloth grocery bags, or ask for paper that we then use for waste we can’t compost that goes to the landfill to decompose. Now we try to improve! Thanks, never thought to do a count!

[@robinhahnsopran]

"Accessible for everyone" - that's the key term! ✨ Thank you so much for that specificity - a lot of green campaigns leave out the fact that different people have different access needs, and the way that individual people limit their own carbon footprint may be affected by disabilities, so hearing that way really lovely! Thank you!

[@autumngrunau1371]

about a year ago, I didn't really care about the world and its trashes. Until I watched one of your videos, the video became so inspiring I started caring about the Earth. I started picking up trash when I could. Thank you so much, Bonnie! Your AMAZING!!!

[@helloyoutube3064]

I know it's random but when I see you I remember the line of "mom, have you seen my jumper?"😁

[@aeriegreenleaf8368]

The Big Plastic Count is a very admirable project. The image of the boy swimming in rubbish was devastating. Plastic SHOULD be illegal. I will try to do my best counting my plastic.

[@telmoneves9402]

When I was a kid, I remember seeing in the news Greenpeace's actions against whale, dolphin and baby seal hunters. These were stunning footages that shocked the world and changed people's mindsets. I have always admired the courage of the elements of this institution in those small boats against large ships. Now the fight is different. It is about changing consumption habits, which makes the task more difficult. I hope that Greenpeace can win this battle.

[@quibblcr]

I love the pillows and the background Bonnie!

[@idk5399]

is very sad see how the beaches and not only them are dirtier everyday, but thanks to ppl like u i can hope a better world one day ♡︎

[@jennifergillingham836]

Thank you Bonnie! I'll be participating and sharing your video!

[@julianaholmes6651]

I love the plastics form idea! It is a great way to keep track of plastic and it will help show everyone how awful it is for our earth.

[@hasithashan]

Just picked up some watercress, spinach and rocket from asda - added it to the usual tomato-cucumber salad - tis a gamechanger - may odin bless you + many thanks !!

[@sohlkff5472]

Hello bonnie you are a nice human you work for our planet and you motivated everyone to one step for our earth and recycling plastics because plastics are effected our environment and I am read your book go gently this is nice book

[@tiarapragdheen8315]

Hi Bonnie I love watching Harry potter and you are one of my fav characters 💖

[@loulou6664]

Hello my beloved Bonnie darling! Thank you for sharing this information with us, I'm excited to do this and help our planet 🌎🌎🌎💓💓💓, I really appreciate you bonnie for everything you do for this beautiful planet. You are a great example and an incredible person, I am very proud of you bonnie, congratulations for everything you have achieved 💞💞💞, I love you my precious Bonnie! 🌷🌷🌷💗💗💗

[@isla_20128]

Bonnie is such a great role model!❤🌏

[@hgw_ismyhome8495]

Good Idea. Im in Germany so I will make such a list for myself to keep track. The go gently Episodes always make my day better, thanks.

[@loulou6664]

Thank you for being so amazing my princess Bonnie! I have your book and I love you so much!!!

[@zaraannabelle]

Thank you for the great video! As I am in the UK I will certainly take part. This week I purchased and read your book and loved it. As a student it can be hard to avoid plastics due to low budget and lack of space, unfortunately my accommodation doesn't recycle and I don't have the space to keep compost, but the most we can do is take it one step at a time and do what we can to help the planet.

[@brandonsandoval5188]

That sounds good.♻️ Thanks, Bonnie.💚

[@fabim7381]

You are my favorite earthling ❤️

[@Alba_Pan]

know you are not going to answer me but thanks I met you in Harry Potter and you left and you are still one of my favorite characters I really love you for me you are an example to follow I love you 💞💞 you are one of my favorite actresses💞💞💞💋💋

[@potterworld4866]

Thanks for sharing this great information to save the Earth

[@ada_yagmurcelebi9575]

You like the comments of a celebrity and normal people and even respond to them, I would not expect this from any celebrity, you show your sincerity to people bonnie that's why you are loved so much❤😚

[@bonniebabies1544]

Hi Bonnie! I love you an your videos!! 💕💕

[@teamsigurd1902]

I feel very inspired, really! Thank u, Bonnie ♡ P.S. what about your big plastic bottle of water behind you ? 😅 Love you xx

[@LBTS1389]

I ordered your book a couple days ago, unfortunately copies don't arrive until July in my country. This has become my comfort channel! 🌿💚

[@saraoliver7941]

This is a great idea! I live in the US, not the UK, but I am going to complete this form with my elementary students to help spread awareness.

[@gogently2333]

Amazing idea!

[@GamingPrince91]

I 100 percent agree bonnie we need to change and clean up our acts and recycle and be more green

[@annabrabston2892]

Hi Bon! Thank you for being such a role model to me!

[@ginevraweasley]

Hii Bonnie!! Thanks for publishing this beautiful book, I'm glad I got it! I really liked the ideas in it, thank you very much for sharing these ideas with us, I could not meet with you because I live abroad, but I would like to meet you one day and get them signed!! I love you so much and I'm proud of you!! Go Gently Xx

[@sureshasri716]

Thanks Bonnie 😊 for sharing this information ☺️ with us .I didn't though about plastic can do a such a thing to our planet.It 's lovely your thoughts 💬💭 about saving earth 🌎🌍

[@strxnger71noni33]

You inspired me so much to actually look and pay attention to this stuff because it really matters and seeing all of that plastic in the ocean hurts

[@kathleenmehardel7877]

I really love you Bonnie!! Your videos make me happy and when I thought my life is not worth it anymore, you always showed me the good things In life!! i know you don’t know but you saved me!❤️

[@spacesbonnie3558]

I love your videos, thanks for sharing this informations with us Bonnie!! I am so proud of you❤♻️

[@jocelynk3489]

I’ll be doing this for sure. Hopefully they do a count for the US citizens as well to present- I want to take part! Thanks for another great video!

[@catalinasellanes5418]

what a good episode! congrats Bonnie💗

[@Flyingtoescape]

Thank you for being so honest about the plastic you consumed, it made me felt so much better about my own consumption as it's hard to avoid plastic sometimes! I will definitely try this challenge alongside reading your book that I bought this weekend and I already find really interesting 😊

[@gogently2333]

We are all just doing the best we can!

[@yancarlomoralesmatamoros6397]

@@gogently2333 yes can you do a video for piggyback ride

[@bonniesplanet]

hey Bonnie I would just like to say I love your videos I read your book and l am already hooked can’t wait to finish it

[@Violet37112]

Thank you for being so amazing Bonnie! I have your book and I love it so much!!!

[@christinablain2004]

I live in the US and really want to take part in this. I hope there’s one for other countries too. This looks like a great idea!

[@ameliaboyes7325]

Looking forward to doing this and helping the world become a better place Thankyou bonnie for being such an inspiration

[@astroculus]

(Happy belated Earth Day to my fellow Earthlings!) First things first, congratulations for the successful launch of 'Go Gently', Bonnie. While I'm fortunate to own the audiobook, I'm still helpless to buy the hardcover or paperback version. Although my Sunday was nothing special and is over now, this video surely made me hopeful for the upcoming days. Such an essential campaign by Greenpeace in today's day and age, and who better than you to inspire and be one of the captains of the whole idea. I truly wish that this activity doesn't remain limited to the UK and soon other non-profit and non-government organisations take cue from and start organising them. Better yet, it could be done on a quarterly or semi-yearly basis. Still, thank you so much, Bonnie, for this video full of intriguing, informative, eye-opening and introspective elements. It was so lovely to see you guide us by demonstrating through some of your daily activities and chores throughout the week. Kudos to you and Greenpeace!😊

[@lexieluthor310]

I think this type of reflection would be GREAT to get an idea of your waste, even if you’re not in the UK. It’ll give an idea of what your largest waste producer is which will help with starting to think through alternatives - one thing at a time!

[@gogently2333]

Agreed! 🌱

[@ginevraweasley]

Thank you Bonnie for sharing these with other people and helping to improve our world, thanks to you I can help the world even more!! 🌎❤❤

[@zayragonzalez9495]

Hi thank you Bonnie for sharing this information and I just got your book of go gently I am loving reading everything that you have given us.

[@arjunrane3010]

Amazing video ❤️ Respect from my heart ❤️

[@LibbyAudrey]

Even if we don't live in the UK, we can still participate, right? I guess we just wouldn't submit the form, but we can tally up on our own.

[@isah...potter3495]

i have so proud of you Bonnie

[@heidih2260]

Your book is wonderful! You did an amazing job!!

[@agathebrillaud8058]

Just finished to read your book Go Gently! It is amazing! Full of actual tip you can apply right away. Thank you for your hard work!

[@jackierachel7759]

This sounds like such a great project. I will definitely try and count my plastics this week

[@innerwildvoicestudio3729]

Thank you! I do feel inspired. Turned down a few unnecessary items at the store just now bc of this video

[@lauraw2074]

This is AWESOME ! I’ve just signed up and shared the link from the Greenpeace website to my Facebook page to spread the word. I hope some of my friends will do the study too , it really feels like we can do something tangible to make a change to all the ghastly single use packaging in the supermarkets here in the UK. Thanks Bonnie for sharing this with us ❤️

[@gogently2333]

So happy you're getting involved!

[@AlexaNicole1]

Such a great video, Bonnie. I’ve learned so much from you. I really like the idea of tallying the plastic you use throughout the week. I should try that. And congrats on the success of your book. I hope I can buy it soon.

[@overwhelmtoempowerment9974]

Thanks for this channel Bonnie. I started watching your channel right at the beginning and you've inspired me to get rid of single use plastics where I can. We've since switched over to laundry strips with paper packaging rather than laundry pods or liquid, shampoo bars rather than buying it in bottles, a percolator + ground coffee rather than k-cups. We don't like body wash and have always used bar soap so no changes needed there. My biggest issue is supplement bottles (vitamins, etc). I take a lot of them, I'm in my 50's and need them otherwise I feel lousy. I've checked out powdered multi-vitamin products but have not found any that give me all that the various tablets do. So, powdered vitamin options are something I'm keeping an eye out for. Hopefully there's a product out there that will work for me or, one will come out in the future. In Canada where I live, our government was supposed to ban plastic shopping bags at the end of 2021 but, it's been postponed to the end of 2022 because there wasn't an adequate supply of paper or reusable bags for retailers due to supply chain issues. I've been using reusable bags myself for a couple of years. Can't wait until that legislation comes through at the end of this year.

[@3mmamh154]

I've already downloaded my pack and told my family. Snack packets is definitely going to be a big one in my household, so grateful that we are not alone.

[@harinirajagopalan9967]

Will be doing this challenge. thank you.

[@jackieb4148]

Just seen you on channel 5 news and signed up, this is a great idea

[@jennasmith4509]

I'm so happy I found your channel, your videos have been so helpful in my thought process and decision making when it comes to the environment and I can't wait to read Go Gently. Thank you for doing this work!!

[@estellemartini8586]

Hi Bonnie! I just wanted to tell you I love your videos so much! And you're such a big inspiration to me. :)

[@wildearthchild2832]

Bonnie love that toy arts sharing these horrible facts with us so people can see what we're facing. Also will Greenpeace USA be doing a similar poll.

[@JADEISMAD11]

I remember u were a little baby in harrypotter as Ginny I used to watch harrypotter everyday and still I’m obsessed

[@LumosMaxima2332]

Hi bonnie!! You are really so inspiring 😄 Love from your little subscriber😘😘

[@Kx____]

this is such a good idea, thank you for sharing this and for partnering up with greenpeace. will definitely particiate

[@earthed.shared]

I will be participating! Thanks for letting us know how we can contribute Bonnie :)

[@earthed.shared]

Also, my heart is just breaking to see all this pollution footage. We need change Now.

[@ashleylynnj]

Really eye-opening to see how much plastic can accumulate over the week when I keep track! For snacks, I try to buy from Bulk Barn in Canada where I can bring my own containers!

[@beautymakesmyday1]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge to us! It is so helpful and makes me beware of my improvements to be a better person on this planet! Does this count happen in other Countries too? Big hugs ❤

[@daisyhelenstrong5190]

I LOVE U Bonnie 💜💜💜💜💜

[@ginevraweasley]

I'M PROUD OF YOUU!!! ❤❤❤

[@awhmaisie]

ILY ❤

[@ansonpang8468]

ALL I EVER WANTED ALL I EVER NEEDED IS HERE IN MY ARMS

[@camivlogs9118]

Hi Bonnie you are my idol and my queen, congratulations queen !!!

[@trinajones4676]

Thank you 😊

[@shybean3174]

So wholesome 🥰

[@mar-ug9lf]

Hi bon♡ Thanks!

[@wynonadavidson2645]

I live in the US, but want to fill out the form anyways to try to see where I can improve! Is there a way for people without a UK postal code to download the form? Thanks, Bonnie 🥰🌷

[@karineherody9398]

Je t'adore Bonni

[@Erinba]

You live in California but fly to see your family in the UK how do you reconcile the flygskam aka guilt from flying and the effects of that on the earth…

[@vikl9083]

Hey Bonnie! Great initiative and looking forward to taking part! Me and my partner are very actively seeking out zero plastic and I find that we end up using very few through out the week. Just want to question if you think it’s worth us taking part, I don’t want to skew the data and not reflect the society!

[@nysasanghai5576]

Love your videos and your accent!!

[@bellsdellsfells]

hi bonnie!! ily

[@funkypenguins4217]

Real Role model you are. Love u 😚😚😚😚😚😚😚

[@arykahparker456]

i also just realized that the extinction of most animals are from plastic, it really sounds sad. that also means wasting plastic means that us humans are the cause of the extinction of them, i'll try my best to let everyone know this, and help save the planet

[@jennifermendoza7723]

I'm from the Philippines, my bonnieee. Where to buy the go gently book?🥺🥺🥺

[@lumos_3085]

I love you so much Bonnie

[@bellsdellsfells]

love this!!

[@alicearisu3128]

please film something with evanna lynch

[@michelecancellieri2059]

Hi Bonnie, I hope to convince my parents to buy me your book, I am Italian so if you see any grammatical errors please excuse me ❤️

[@elise6168]

I agree go gently

[@TropicalOceanCleanup]

Nice idea, but to implement change need to issue fines for large corporations not doing anything to change over to organic based containers. Plastic production predicted to increase over the next five years, we are past the tipping point. So save the oceans first while greed and profits rule single use plastics.

[@JADEISMAD11]

I’m team nature 💪 I’m actually griffindor I used a sorting hat

[@AthynVixen]

The thing that really saddens me is when companies begin to use plastic in their packaging when they never used to. I can no longer buy loose and unpackaged fruit and veg from our Tesco when they used to sell mushrooms , onions, carrots and all kinds which also helps reduce food waste. Now everything is wrapped in plastic , soft cling film, plastic containers and even nets . This is a massive step backwards and really really unnecessary in most cases, Broccoli, onions and cauliflower for example are so hardy they do not need any wrapping at all..And that's just the start of my rant.. I am sure you are in agreement.. we must stop producing this and should make our feelings known to large producers and supermarkets that this is not acceptable.It's possible to make packaging out of all kinds of non plastics in this day and age and companies should be forced by legislation to do this.

[@JADEISMAD11]

Omg I love uuuuuuu

[@hannahgermaine4444]

Does anyone know where we can purchase the signed books?