I Failed at Zero Waste Living

So I failed at zero waste living... kind of.
I think there's some stuff I've done a really good job with and some stuff I've done not a good job with... but I'm excited to be back here on KZbin to reignite some sustainability and zero waste content.
My goals for this channel are to create a zero waste pantry and do a cost comparison on those items, create a data driven sustainable and minimal wardrobe, to recreate my zero waste systems I had in California here in Maine, and to have fun!
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Website: www.goingzerowaste.com/
Instagram: / going.zero.waste

[@meryl5496]

I live in rural Maine and it is so nice to see environmental/sustainable influencers who don't live places with huge refill shops. My town barely recycles so we've been focusing on buying less and repairing items as well.

[@jenniferburns2530]

Please don't say you failed! I found you through Shelbi, and I love the transition she has made from focusing on plastic packaging to an overall sustainable lifestyle. Working in local government is a huge contribution, as is setting up a household and renovating a home with sustainability in mind. The zero waste movement is growing up, recognizing that being green is more than using glass jars and stainless steel water bottles.

[@nataliawineland34]

I found through Shelbi as well!

[@miameibers62]

Thank you for talking about the difficulties of making the most sustainable choices in places without the resources!

[@DwainDwight]

trader joes (and the like) should look into zero waste outlets. seems a big opportunity.

[@cassandrapope3495]

I found you by searching for sustainable KZbinrs that I could learn from when I first started my sustainability journey. I’ve enjoyed everything you’ve posted and learned so much from you! I’ve even started my own bulk store thanks to great KZbinrs like you and Shelby and Gittemary. Our culture is not set up for zero-waste, so make sure to give yourself grace. The impact you’ve had through your platform has made more of a difference for the planet than any amount of garbage you could produce! Progress not perfection. Don’t give up and keep moving forward!

[@ViannaAmbrosi]

I came to your channel from your book, which I found at our local library. I'm so glad you are coming back for longer videos and starting over! We are about to move as well, just one town over but it doesn't have a co-op and a less sustainable vibe. I've also started focusing on repairing what I have and shopping secondhand or utilizing my Buy Nothing group.

[@chelseycollins1499]

I found you through Shelbi, and both of your journeys and advice have been so wonderful to follow, including the pauses, re-evaluations, and redirections. We're supposed to grow and change, no one is supposed to figure it all out when they're 20 and then never change course. I love the growth, including in unplanned, unexpected directions.

[@batgirl.aka.batbrain3822]

Fellow Mainer here. Zero waste here can be rather...challenging. I'm in the mid-coast so shops here are limited. One (non co-op) store had a small bulk bin section, it was removed during covid and never came back. 😢 With spring and summer coming I'm excited to go farmer's market shopping again soon. ❤

[@lucymatejic6589]

How wonderful you are back. I found one of your videos years ago, on your website, it was a 'blah # of outfits from blah # of clothing items' and it was so good! It's also refreshing to hear your honesty about the challenges that zero wasters have faced over the last few years. The pandemic did the same thing to me, I ended up just shopping at the supermarket. It was too much to deal with during the pandemic (I also have a special needs child to care for). And once these great habits are damaged, it's so hard to get back to it. I really look forward to your new series, and I'll try to join you where I can 🎉

[@dcknx]

I think I discovered your blog some 5 years ago while looking for a plastic free swap or recipe for something, and from there I found your book, KZbin and Instagram. As another commenter here said already, I'm super pleased to see you post a longer video here - I'm not a fan of Instagram, and I really dislike the short form videos (I do understand that they are all the rage at the moment though), so I really enjoyed this one :)

[@jannettenunez4090]

I follow you on tiktok and I also failed at the zero waste movement at the same time as you. But creators like you helped me learn and now I still try to create LESS waste. You have made a difference. The ZW movement was always unrealistic and I'm glad creators are talking about the FUTURE of what used to be the zero waste jar to transition to a more realistic life changes that create less waste.

[@glendatrinidad7888]

thank you for doing this video! Sometimes I beat myself up for forgetting my reusable coffee cup or totes but I think what matters is that we continue to keep working at it! Excited to see more videos!

[@DwainDwight]

greetings from Hong Kong. Love your KZbin videos (not the shorts, as too short) - you didn't fail - you have been a massive help. so many useful tips. keep it up. you rock!

[@itisibuffmonster]

I found you through your KZbin shorts!

[@meditatnletgo]

I hear you on this where some areas have not been so well you know. organized..constantly tweak..find what works..yes going zero waste is great/but its not impossible just revamp, upscale..easier said but then done..find what really works..putting on music helps spark creativity..I should really take my own advice..ugh..keep up greatwork.

[@creationslandscapedesigns]

I have a similar dress. Also finally a full-length video

[@zerowastehomestead2518]

Very nice to see you back to the longer video format :) Access and transportation are a HUGE problem for a lot of people. I live in Quebec Canada and yes we have bulk barn "IF" you can get to it!!! Plus I would love to see someone do a comparison video on a single person doing zero waste versus a family / living with people who are NOT on board at all.

[@TheCookieeis]

i missed your youtube videos!

[@dianewallace6064]

I will keep watching your zero waste journey.

[@ceciliajensen7322]

I’m so happy to see you posted! Thank you for the updates.

[@idunablack2592]

Looking forward to your reset series❤I love your longer videos so much

[@Klara_is_finding_herself]

I found your channel while I was looking for zero waste videos on KZbin 💚

[@mariedavison3707]

Excellent video

[@annaimal]

I think I found you first through your blog! I really appreciate the check in. I too moved and lost all my jars! Your information is still invaluable and the honesty is refreshing. It sounds to me like you’re not letting climate anxiety get the best of you and learning how to make the biggest (or smallest) impact :)

[@redpremed]

This is beautiful!!

[@crimsonspice72]

Sister, you are fabulous!!!! Glad I found you on Instagram. I've learned a lot from you.

[@dianewallace6064]

You popped up on YT for me years ago and I subscribed.

[@pandemichoneymoon]

Welcome back!!

[@heathercole659]

Thank you so much for your transparency and humility!! Zero Waste has seemed daunting to me for so long - amazing, worthy, and necessary, but daunting. I feel like a lot of zero-waste disciples often preach all or nothing, making it so hard to stick to when you're imperfect or facing uncontrollable circumstances. I find your videos so hopeful and motivating. It makes me think, "yeah, I can do that simple thing, and probably the next simple thing after that." I appreciate how your videos are rooted in reality - focusing on what can be done versus what isn't being done or what isn't being done well enough. Keep up the fantastic work!!

[@mariemmmm3]

Thanks you for sharing your journey, it's very inspiring and helps getting better at reducing waste. Achieving zéro waste is extremely difficult but improvement is already something. And sometimes maybe it's not a priority for a little while but who is perfect all the time ?

[@lauracastro6967]

I don’t remember exactly how I found you but I know it was before your move to Maine and likely on Instagram!

[@leahaf808]

I found you by searching your name after buying your book

[@Laura-uf4zw]

I found you about a year ago after buying your book, “101 ways to go zero waste”. I loved your book and decided to find you on instagram and now here. Thanks for all your knowledge.

[@milenarosa3390]

shelbiii

[@Danicalip8]

Awe yay! I loved watching your longer content on YT back in the day! I would love more tips for the pantry. I’m currently moving into a bigger space where we can have more storage for a pantry so I need help with knowing what I should bulk up on in a sustainable way. ❤

[@iloveyouhecried]

Just shows anyone can make a channel these days- this is terrible

[@nologo.agency]

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