I Tried Going Zero Waste for 7 Days

[@GoalGuys]

Hey Guys! If you don't already have reusable items or can’t find any in your hometown, here are some items to build your own zero waste kit on our amazon store - www.amazon.ca/shop/goalguys?listId=11BJ7I67Z3YC9 . Small steps from everyone can have a huge impact!

[@ilovejulie89]

I would definitely add a pro tip to reducing waste is use what you have first before going out and buying new things. If you already have a drink bottle, even a plastic one please use it until it's no longer usable. And use it to water your indoor plants or something. If you are buying takeaway food or a picnic/camping, it's nice to eat with cutlery from home. Use jars from products you have previously bought and if you use items often, buy the biggest size to reduce packaging waste. These jars are just as good as mason jars. There are so many people throwing good things out for eco alternatives and that's not what we should be striving for.

[@garethslade1229]

Evening where about is Levi’s video ? On gear he has?

[@chandleysargent]

Hey y’all, if you want this zero waste kit more sustainably & zero waste, buy from www.earthhero.com ! They research into all of the companies they carry, which means in supporting a good cause & good people. 😊

[@Monuments_to_Good_Intentions]

You would not believe how much waste goes into the production of processed foods! You should do a tour of a few food processing plants. One place that makes baby food throws out 200 lbs of food per batch so their pumps dont run out and end up causing damage to the pumps, not only that, but any food container that touches a pallet or floor has to be thrown away, as well as the countless pounds for testing. On top of that, the water consumption alone to keep the place clean during operations is more than you would believe. We could fee a small country just from the waste alone at these plants.

[@Omachron]

In your video you felt guilty buying from Amazon... did something change? And now it's ok to buy from Amazon? I think your video is great video to raise awareness, I will definitely share it and use it as a reference in articles we publish. I am not sure going to an extreme of bamboo toothbrushes and wood made cutlery is necessary, but stores like Nada or old fashion Bulk Barn definitely are very helpful to waste reduction cause. Check out our blog and our KZbin channel where we show how to enable small businesses and entrepreneurs to turn waste plastic that already exists and pollutes our landfills and oceans and turn them into useful products: www.omachron.com/blog kzbin.infovideos

[@JadeBunny87]

We don't need a handful of people doing zero waste perfectly, we need millions of people doing it imperfectly. Thank you for shining a light on this important subject

[@11Tinagee]

Hmm! Maybe this is a better approach to animal activism. The all or nothing approach just shuts so many people off, they can’t comprehend it. Eat less meat and animal products guys! You’ll be more aligned inside, and it’s the best way to help the rainforest!

[@julia-nc1ll]

Jade D you going to quote the author of the quote? Or claim it as your own.

[@puffyoofer7108]

Julia Van Kirk btw that quote is from I think @shelbizleee on yt I would recommend watching her if your interested in low waste / minimalism

[@isaacgoff9468]

WINX Studio the problem isn’t how much meat we eat is if our diets are balanced or not so don’t eat less just eat more balanced meals

[@madzava3904]

This my fave quote of zero waste

[@cassandratay8230]

Here's a tip, dont swap out your items just because they're non compostable or plastic. For instance you swapped out your plastic toothbrush for a bamboo one, which is great, however that plastic toothbrush was still usuable. By tossing away perfectly good toothbrush for a 'better option' actually does more harm than good. Zero waste shouldn't require you to go out and buy new things but rather, use up the things you already have and only buy what you need. Hope this helped!

[@wordsme]

Cassandra Tay I hope people read this

[@effysnicket9132]

I second this, I used my plastic toothbrush for over a year before it was on its way out which is when I replaced it with bamboo and I stuck with my plastic hairbrush until I lost it which is when that got replaced too, no point throwing plastic you already gave away until it’s been used to it’s fullest extent

[@FernandaGoneViking]

@@effysnicket9132 But supposedly people should change their toothbrush every 3 months....That toothbrush looked good but maybe he only did for the video (?) I totally agree with Cassandra comment but I am still a bit shocked by the over a year toothbrush, unless is an electric toothbrush I think more than 5 months its a lot!

[@effysnicket9132]

Fernanda Dresch it was an electric one don’t worry 😅 but I definitely replace mine less often than I should....

[@bee4nc4]

@Cassandra Tay That's a really good point! I think lots of people do this, unfortunately! It's the same with plastic containers like Tupperware - people throw it out, just because it's plastic, even when it's still perfectly fine..

[@Alewald]

That NADA store concept is great, all stores should strive for that.

[@jirihuf]

What about prices at Nada? In my country, package-less shops tend to be typically 2-5 times more expensive than standards chains like Tesco. Is the situation the same in the US?

[@CurveTheRain]

Well some people still might want to eat chips and candy sometimes you know 😞

[@Alewald]

@@jirihuf That could be due to a number of factors, like the popularity of package less foods perhaps being low leading to a decline in producers/manufacturers willing to provide stores with the raw stuff without packaging, or that the foods provided to "weight-measured" stores is just of higher quality hence expensive. And I can't speak for the US since I don't live there but I would assume that if more stores with this concept pop up that the popularity will increase thus motivating producers to sell their food this way and in turn reducing the price.

[@Alewald]

​@@CurveTheRain You do whatever you feel like you want to do and you eat whatever you want to eat. All I'm saying is that I believe basing your prices and grocery shopping dynamically by weight rather than have a fixed weight gives more freedom to the consumer while in turn providing a good way to reduce general plastic waste from packaging. Besides, candy is already being sold based on weight in some parts of the world, Sweden for example have "lösgodis" where you pick your own candy and put it in a paper bag (flammable) and then pay based on the weight of it all, giving you a lot of choices on what kind of candy you want to pick. And I'm not saying all foods should be sold based on weight, because some just can't. Like chips for example, they'll just turn mushy or be crushed and messy if you sold them without the bag for protection. This can be fixed by just replacing the plastic chips bags with biodegradable/flammable paper bags, something that is already being done by some companies to an extent.

[@taylor3200]

Yes!! I wish they had that store near me!! It looks like heaven!!

[@watvid1]

Why are you using wooden cutlery. Aren't steel ones already reusable?

[@Clara-kg8it]

watvid1 i see a lot of people doing that and I don‘t get it... I just take some normal cutlery from home. Also most people don‘t really need a reusable Straw...

[@officer_baitlyn]

@@Clara-kg8it i honestly dont know either its prob just weight

[@xmotomitchx4213]

Well like 10/10 places you get togo food give you plastic cutlery. And carrying around steel cutlery can be noisy and if you travel a lot you probably couldn't take them on a plane, and for camping they are more lightweight. Also wood is biodegradable, so even if they do end up breaking, throwing them out won't be as much of a negative impact on the environment

[@watvid1]

@@xmotomitchx4213 I'll agree with half the points you made

[@thestarbran]

watvid1 you gonna say what you agree with or just leave it at an empty comment?

[@carmennchoww]

Use what you have. No need to buy new stuff to try to minimize your eco footprint. You can’t send something to landfill if you don’t buy stuff 👌🏼. Great effort. Love that you’re giving this movement/lifestyle noticed.

[@GoalGuys]

Carmen C purchasing a few things to help move forward with less waste will make for less waste consistently going forward, but if you already have things that can work, then you’re in good shape 👍

[@donnalee6662]

I agree! I never understood why people bought bamboo cutlery when they have perfectly good in their own kitchen!

[@siliconsciousness]

I would use up things you already have. No need to immediately switch to a bamboo toothbrush if you have plastic ones around, but once you use them up it's great to switch!

[@GoalGuys]

siliconsciousness exactly. Great advice!

[@SunflowerFromDeath]

I once tried to use a bamboo toothbrush and didn't like that wooden taste in my mouth :/ so back to the plastic one

[@siliconsciousness]

@@SunflowerFromDeath If you haven't heard of them, there are plastic toothbrushes made of recycled plastic ("preserve" is a brand that uses yogurt cups). Otherwise I'm sure you're making changes elsewhere in your life and every bit counts 😊

[@SunflowerFromDeath]

@@siliconsciousness oh cool thanks for the advice I will try to look for them :) ^^

[@Joyceeee_94]

Hana Šmachová You just need to be patient. I had the same feeling but now I’m totally used to it ! Same thing happened when I switch for organic toothpaste.

[@AshleySheets]

Pizza is the easiest zero waste takeaway, by the way :) The greasy cardboard can be chopped up and composted while the non-greasy parts can be recycled in the regular way.

[@TeegMonkey]

Ashley , I didn’t even think of that! :D

[@pineapplefriedrice9598]

Animal products are absolutely horrible for the envio and contribute to so much waste whether it be feces leaching into the oceans spreading illnesses to wildlife/ocean dead zones, and wasting millions of gallons of water, land, and food

[@theclumsyprepper]

@@pineapplefriedrice9598 sorry but what that has to do with pizza packaging?

[@pineapplefriedrice9598]

Anna Mitchell buying a product that produces a massive amount of waste in how it is made then focusing on what it is packaged in is quite silly

[@theclumsyprepper]

@@pineapplefriedrice9598 you have a point here but you're only assuming it is a meaty, cheesy pizza. Could well be a vegan one. Also, no diet is perfect whether you're a vegan or not. Unless you grow your own or only eat organic local produce you will be contributing to the pollution in some ways. It's kind of unavoidable in this day and age.

[@CurveTheRain]

A toothbrush is single use? No one else uses their old brushes for cleaning around the house?

[@rachelmarie6793]

CurveTheRain or cleaning your shoes

[@AshleySheets]

It still eventually goes straight to landfill. That's more what is meant by "single use". I'ts made, it's used, and it's destroyed (ie, can't be upcycled or recycled or composted).

[@suides4810]

well yea there is only so much you could clean with them

[@Angel-td9yk]

If your handles are pure plastic (no rubber grips) you can use them to make jewelry or home decor

[@ht1ps555]

CurveTheRain I use my old tooth brushes for cleaning, and getting your edges down for your hair

[@StrollingThroughLife]

This is an awesome video! I would recommend Who Gives A Crap for toilet paper. They ship it in a big box and the rolls are wrapped in paper. Plus, they donate 50% of their profits!! It’s super difficult to find toilet paper without plastic these days. So this was a good switch for me! 😊👍

[@GoalGuys]

Oh cool! Thanks for the recommendation.

[@StrollingThroughLife]

Goal Guys Of course! 👍

[@naomimay82]

I totally want to try out that toilet paper! My husband may revolt though! He likes his Angel Soft! Lol!

[@amysofia5783]

We should also take a cue from other countries: bidets are great. But if you arent willing to give it a fair try paper packaged toilet paper is definitely a good alternative.

[@christinasmithart5687]

Agree with Who Gives a Crap tp! My husband was skeptical but it’s great and compares to the price of regular tp.

[@MsPrivatetube]

I’m triggered by the garbage thrown on the floor. It gives me flashbacks of my dog tearing out the trash for the 1000th time.

[@kristaw206]

Could be another motivation to reduce it I guess 😂

[@user-mw4wl5zl1z]

See it as a hint to live (almost) without plastic from your dog!

[@mixedemotions8141]

Month?? For us that a week,but I’m lowering it but reusing a lot of things,making my own toothpaste and now using big produce bags

[@Vanessa-xn1bk]

Silly

[@MarsWien]

My jaw literally dropped when I saw the effort that the music festival officials had put into the recycling point. That's really awesome!

[@yt-xo4lb]

Why goverments dont think about zero waste shops?

[@telxtaylor]

Governments don't care because the workers don't have incentive to care.

[@drumetul_dacic]

Convenience of packaging results in more sales, which results in more tax money for the government. So it doesn't really make sense for the government to encourage zero-waste shops, as the sales would go down considerably.

[@kalifern]

and also they arent smart enough

[@Emilia497]

Plastic just makes everything so much easier, it's about convenience and productivity. Also lengthens the shelf life of produce by a lot, like a loot.

[@christopherreeves6093]

because the government is friends with the people making plastic

[@LeahandLevi]

This was awesome! So cool getting to work with you guys on this!

[@GoalGuys]

Thank you so much sensei! It was amazing.

[@TommoCarroll]

@@GoalGuys Sensei hildebrand is the best kind of sensei

[@non-toxny]

You da man Levi! Hopefully we'll get to work together for the cause someday when my YT stuff gets some traction. Until then....Peace.

[@takadacol]

I live in Japan and packaging and the use of plastic bags is a huge problem. However, the Olympics is coming next year and there are some major government and corporate initiatives in place to make big changes that will have a huge impact on how the country views waste 🤞🏻

[@Lunamoon6666]

I made my own kit. Got a towel and cut in half. sewed it up and used metal silverware I already have. I actually have two kits. One I keep at work and one I carry in my backpack. I have been using a glass jar as a water bottle and try to keep an empty one with me so I can fill it at restaurants instead of using to go cups. I also have a silicone folded straw. I am trying to implement other things as much as I can like using the bulk bens with my own containers at whole foods and other stores

[@GoalGuys]

Lunamoon6666 amazing!

[@selenalamothe997]

Everything you do is literally what i do

[@likira111]

How much do you eat out?

[@linibara1672]

In all these videos ppl live in city’s with hipster coffee shops and grocery shops and I’m over here living on the country side happy if the bus is punctual cuz it only comes every hour!

[@noneyabusiness6439]

hah, yeah same. they're always like "so i walked to the zero waste grocery store thats near by!" i reduce my waste as much as possible but its not as feasible for some of us who don't live in these hipster cities.

[@alicelittlelemon8792]

I use bags from toilet paper packages as trash bags

[@kendall4280]

But if your zero waste then you wouldn't need a trash bag

[@alicelittlelemon8792]

I’m not zero waste. I try to be less waste, but i still live with my parents, so its not completly up to me

[@thesustainableindianjalebi5936]

Me too!!

[@ellieblunden1463]

@@kendall4280 being zero waste doesn't mean being perfect. Most people still make trash while they're trying to be zero waste.

[@I_AM_HYDRAA]

Creating less wast in better than creatijg what they did originallt

[@KeithHartnett]

I really like how you said that plastic the "most dangerous of that waste," not a way I've heard that framed before.

[@holly6470]

I love the zero waste supermarket idea but I have a peanut allergy and could not go into the shop since there is open tubs of peanut butter or peanuts etc so starting this journey with an allergy is not the easiest xx

[@deepfakestudio7776]

you can reduce waste ... zero waste doesnt mean ZERO it means to reduce waste as much as possible . buy only when you need .

[@michellettc7]

Way to go. But one thing. ZW is not about to toss your old things to trash just because they are made of plastic. Use it properly till the end and than maybe try to find new purpose for them and then replace it with new sustainable option. (e. g. try to use that toothbrush and then maybe you can use it as house cleaning tool etc. and replace your toothbrush with the bamboo one; or some of the bottles/cutlery/food boxes/jars etc.) Cause when you just simply replacing every item with the new one than you are just making waste. No hate, just sayin. Try to think about it in a ZW mindset. ;)

[@theclumsyprepper]

I agree 100% but that's exactly the opposite of the advice I've seen being given to people on zero waste groups on Facebook. People who were new to zw were actively encouraged to replace things just because they were made of plastic and if you tried to oppose them you were vilified. I have eventually left all those communities, couldn't stand that crap.

[@lichmourne00]

I'm not ZW but am curious, even if he doesnt buy new stuff now wont he replace it anyways? All the plastic stuff he replaced would have ended up in the trash anyways eventually regardless of if he tried to use it till it was unusable. If this were a math equation wouldn't it all equal the same in the end?

[@emilysername]

@@lichmourne00 You eventually have to replace sustainable toothbrushes too, so by using a plastic one to the end of it's 'life' you reduce the number of replacements you need. Once the plastic toothbrush is used you can replace it with a more sustainable option. The plastic toothbrush will end up in the trash anyway, but it will have been used as much a possible and so won't have been 'wasted' if that makes sense?

[@owensanford224]

MY HEART IS BURSTING I LOVE THIS VIDEO. The info is amazing and I love how he threw psychology/ status quo bias in there to show why we feel this way about change!!!

[@mercurialpierrot7073]

Man, I even ordered an item from a website called lifewithoutplastic.com....and there was some plastic in their packaging. 🙄

[@Isomoar]

Seems like an issue that can most effectively and efficiently be solved by the large companies/corporations producing the plastics in the first place. That's not an excuse for us to not do our bit though! 😀

[@GoalGuys]

Carpe Noctem 100% agree.

[@k.w.1459]

Plastics are the cheapest option in most cases and big plastic lobbies for certain laws to keep them solvent. We as consumers need to change our ways and vote with our wallets but also we need to write companies and law makers directly to help institute change and push the needle. It’s everyone’s task.

[@bridgetw1649]

This nearly makes me emotionally cry. Seeing people TRY to make a difference in our world helps SO SO much! The best thing is when we see one person doing it, many people are inspired to do this aswell.

[@edenhaider7878]

His one month worth of trash is like my family’s 2 days worth of trash, I have a big family 😂

[@shinaetae4074]

Eden Haider Lmaoo exactly I thought the same thing

[@tiapaige6172]

Same😂😂 There’s 9 of us in our house😂😂

[@lanarobertson5831]

Same lol

[@medomathkour9665]

Eden Haider same here

[@AlexxWretched]

He actually wasnt doing bad at all, the average person 4 pounds of trash a day

[@rebeccacarlson868]

Woah! This is such an awesome video! I went into it just to check it out and see what’s up but came out with such great ideas!!! I’m gonna bring up the ideas to my family to see what we can do to help do our part in this big world

[@lindatait5326]

Popped over from Levi’s channel and I may hang around for a while. Having the resources (money included) to shop this way is a privilege and with that privilege comes obligation.

[@desouzasinclair]

The more people do it, the cheaper it will get, like everything else.

[@CoolSustainable]

The "striving towards" is exactly what I am trying to do and documenting! It's so good to find that others are trying it as well! Thanks for inspirations!

[@Magooinvesting]

Loved this video topic. I've been trying to get my roommates to think more about the waste we create. Thanks for bringing awareness for this topic!

[@GoalGuys]

Magoo Investing cheers!

[@annenixda4800]

I really enjoyed this video, mainly because it's a) realistic and b) points out the real problems with zero waste. You can't shift to it from 0 to 100, as you're ready to admit on the first day of messing it up, and the major problem lies not in the trash we as consumers produce, but rather in the way the entire way of groceries / shopping is based on producing trash.

[@autumnrose3829]

I loooove this video and the zero-waste movement has been growing so so much I am so happy. Thank you!!

[@rosamitchell6765]

I work at a shop like Nada in New Zealand and have been there for almost 2 years! i have learnt sooo much about waste and it’s frustrating that our major grocery store chains can’t match what we do. the world would be a much better place :))

[@skillchill4822]

One of my favorite videos done by you guys so far. Keep up the great work!

[@skillchill4822]

Also what’s the song used at 3:05??

[@amandamarie6278]

I can't compliment you enough for this great video... seriously. Amazing video showing the REAL struggle of going zero-waste and why it's hard for us, and the world, to do it. I hope this video inspires more people to try reducing the plastics they buy and throw away!

[@ethancook3971]

I love the ideas shared in this video. That minimal waste grocery store is goals. My only concern would be careless shoppers or children who could cross contaminate the products or just be all around messy with it. Great idea though! Would love to see something like that around where I live.

[@valentinagasca3293]

Thank you for this video ! We need more people to be aware of this situation and show them how to be better !

[@iCommment]

Great video and great effort but why would you need to go for wooden cutlery instead of normal, non-plastic, cutlery?

[@glowfishin1]

On reason could be that it's lighter. Makes a difference if the idea is to have on hand at all times.

[@A_K48]

i do think they are totally a waste of money and materials cause you could just use cutlery from home but I could see how the wooden ones are useful for traveling, passing airport security and such

[@ireneewight8761]

Yeah there’s a bit of virtue signalling, but is that so bad? If people have fun with zero waste and are proud of it they might want to do it more.

[@cat1638]

I just carry around a dessert fork and dessert spoon from my kitchen and it’s pretty light-weight

[@GoalGuys]

iCommment they came with a carrying case so that they’re nice and compact in my bag so I can transport them easily!

[@santieu9361]

Most Asian countries, example Vietnam, we use bidet shower instead of toilet paper. Thanks for your great video.

[@sagnikbhattacharya1202]

use a bidet! it's zero waste, healthier for your butt, and leaves you cleaner

[@pluvio5]

Not everyone is rich hun :(

[@gorillaman6827]

@@pluvio5 lol just use a flower watering pot

[@sagnikbhattacharya1202]

@O Zaps I bought my bidet for $20 on eBay 4 years ago. How much does 4 years of toilet paper cost lol

[@TukikoTroy]

So surprised when I came to the US and found how rare bidets are here.

[@sagnikbhattacharya1202]

@@TukikoTroy same

[@bananamanchester4156]

I did a zero waste Christmas in 2019 and it went down a storm! The way I did it was- - using gift bags instead of wrapping paper so they could be used next year - saving and washing out jam jars, decorating them with ribbons and Christmas stickers, and filling them with sweets I got from the pic-n-mix. - buying gifts second hand from charity shops or EBay. You might say this is cheap, but with a bit of upcycling, you can get a really nice gift. For example I bought about ten mugs from a charity shop, and filled them with a hot chocolate pouch, a candy cane, some marshmallows and a gift card for Starbucks. Great gifts to give as stocking fillers or to someone you don't know very well. - I made a lot of gifts. I knit and crochet, but if you can't do that you can use your other talents- for example if you can cook, you might consider baking something. The moral of the story is that I loved challenging myself to be zero waste because it really helped spark my creativity and imagination :) and every one loved their gifts!

[@Sbadoosh]

Thank you for this Video. It was really refreshing and motivating. Thumbs up

[@nikkiew_]

I’m so happy you did a video on this, I’ve been trying to find ways to reduce waste in my home even if I can’t completely eradicate it, and it’s nice to see more people being conscious about it even if you weren’t able to go completely waste free.

[@WendyBird5131]

Two of my favorite youtubers together in a video, be still my beating heart!

[@itselsanichols]

this video showed up in my recommended feed, so I decided to give it a chance. subscribed before the video was over. love your editing and storytelling!

[@shinaomisanya5367]

Dang it lol! Missed the perfect opportunity to say "I feel sh*tty" during the whole toilet paper debacle.

[@dmdm51100]

Hello ! We are a class in France (Jean de la Fontaine high school) and we watched your video with our English teacher. Your ideas are revolutionary and it's the future. We wish you good luck. XOXO

[@pluvio5]

Firstly this video is edited and narrated so well 👏👏 Secondly your friend seems like such a cool dude and I really enjoyed his presence on this chanel keep up the great content my guy ✌

[@bethgibson2421]

Thankyou so much for this video. For school we have to write a letter to an mp about an issue that we want changed and I chose pollution in the ocean. This video really helped me find inspiration for it. Keep up the good work!

[@katechessyy]

I see a lot of people saying that you don't have to immediately replace all your items with new things, especially if the old one hasn't been used up. I completely agree with this and totally wish I would have just used the cutlery I have at home instead of going out and buying a bamboo version. HOWEVER!! I think there are some initial purchases that weren't "needs" that really helped to motivate me on my journey to reduce my own waste. For example, I had a non-zero lotion that I hated and just could not bring myself to finish, but I felt guilty about tossing it out without finishing it. I eventually did that and replace it with a zero-waste version from Lush, and it has really helped me stay on track as I slowly start to replace things in my home with lower waste options. SO if you're new, just be conscientious about what you REALLY need to replace, but also allow yourself the space to get things that will help keep you on track.

[@kallyvanmulligen1353]

No way, I was at Squamish Constellation Fest also! My sister and I were so impressed with their effort to minimize the waste produced

[@madzava3904]

Being zero waste myself I see may comments that are nasty! He is doing great! Although there is a few things I would change (comment if u wanna know more about it) I think he did fine! U can’t hate if u haven’t tried it! It’s tough, gotta admit! Plz don’t be afraid to ask questions!

[@NejisMate]

"There will be more plastic in our oceans than fish" -- Do note that the reason for this isn't only the increasing amount of plastic, but mostly the amount of fish we eat. Estimates show that, as of today, waste in the oceans kill about 100,000 marine animals every year... but 2 billion marine animals are killed for food every single DAY. Not only fish die for food, nets don't distinguish between species and dolphins, turtles, sharks, sting rays, etc. are killed in large numbers every day. Fish are also given as food to land animals, so the meat industry is also related to marine biodiversity loss. Almost 60% of the rubbish in the Pacific Garbage Patch are fishing materials. Reducing our amount of waste is necessary for a better future, but the single best thing we can do for the oceans is to STOP EATING FISH and, preferably, to stop eating meat altogether.

[@sun.sc0rtchedsail0r84]

I really appreciate so many things about this video. Something else that I've discovered about footwear is that some of my most effective hiking shoes aren't even specialized for hiking (within reason and with a little extra shopping around). In fact, I was incredibly surprised to find that my most effective shoes for cooler weather hiking turned out to be my all purpose barefoot boots by Zaqq - theyre light, sturdy, flexible, have great ground feel, are very water resistant and have vastly superior traction compared to my ($$$) Altas (which I almost never even use at this point). For summers, I use a pair of hiking sandals (also w/ great traction) that I picked up for less than $50 in the clearance section at Sierra. So many folks turn up their noses at hiking sandals (esp for rainy weather for some reason), but while they're busy drying out their watterlogged trail runners and socks, my feet are dry, clean, and warm in the p summer sun (once the rain ends). I use a pair of shoe-socks for cool evenings.

[@Rascal157]

Possibly one of my favourite videos to date

[@GoalGuys]

Graham Haynes appreciate that mate

[@LittleHippieBigCity]

I love seeing the struggle in the very beginning of going zero waste! I’ve been in that early stage for a long time now, I can see my own roadblocks and feel hopeful I’ll be able to shift more gradually now. :)

[@CherryFruitSnack]

I've been making huge efforts towards zero waste for 7 months and his 1 month of trash looks more like my family of 3's trash for a week (we recycle and compost as well). Everybody's starting point is different, but the main point is if everyone tried imperfect zero waste, we'd be almost there🌎🌎🌎

[@arammmasoumi]

Thank you so much for this video, I was browsing amazon while watching this vid looking for clothing gun tags when you mentioned clothing, it just reminded me that all those tiny pieces of plastic are gonna end up in our oceans and in the stomachs of wild animals... I'm using safety pins and twines instead now to attach my tags :) Thank you for reminding me! Every little step counts.

[@Adam_holloway]

Dont you re-use your toothbrush anyway so by throwing it away you create waste sooner

[@GoalGuys]

Adam Holloway didn’t throw it out, gonna use it until it’s end, but once it’s finished, I’ll start with the biodegradable one.

[@mell123twtljh]

I'm glad to hear that!! I panicked a little becuase many people that start zero waste make that mistake and throw away things that they could still use. Great video, hope you keep the good effort :)

[@alessazoe]

Many of the things he showed while talking about single-use aren’t single-use at all. I am confused. You don’t use a toothbrush only once, then throw it away?

[@thefashiontellr]

Fantastic video! I've noticed I've been more and more mindful about waste after being exposed to more of the stunning graphics and stats. This video helps me see baby steps are just fine too! Thanks for raising awareness! If we all pay more attention and even are bold enough to bring waste free ideas to our workplace - it would really make a change!

[@yushy5816]

Aye I see that In Rainbows vinyl. Great video as always, topics like these are interesting and important.

[@GoalGuys]

Yushy appreciate ya boss! And good eye on my favourite Radiohead album 👌

[@rosiea696]

Wow this is such an amazing video I really love how much you care about the planet and how you actually want to make a difference and you r not just doing this video for clout 🌿 respect to you 👍🏼🌍

[@essie2732]

I commend you for having the courage to dump all your trash on the floor and then proceed to lay on it.

[@selenalamothe997]

This is a really well done video. I find lots of the zero waste videos to be edited very dull and its hard to share it with friends bc i know it wont hold their attention. im going to point people to ur video its entertaining and very informative and i hope u keep living this way

[@marionkine]

Zero waste is, to start with, using what you already have. You don't need to buy the new/fancy cutlery (i guess you already have home ones), the synthetic grocery bags (we all have tons of tote bags in our pantry), the mason jars etc ... cook what's in your cupboards before complaining you didn't buy chickpeas in a bulk store. Don't throw away what you already have for the sake of being environment friendly. All this requires a lot of energy and resources to be produced. Be smart is more important for the environment than looking good by bringing the lovely stainless steel lunchbox to your friend's. This is transforming into a another fad that enhances over production and over consuming, the exact opposite we are supposed to do to ...

[@kafkatamura9742]

I was surprised that this video only has 50,000 views, it should be more, your content is quality.

[@jusjj2662]

Also, if you can’t go fully “zero waste”, don’t! Just try to limit it. Use reusable bags if that’s all you can afford. It’s possible for anyone to make a change; if it has to be small, then so be it! ANYTHING can help. :)

[@gregaguirre6213]

Loved this! Relinquished my long held status quo mentality, this is more of a return to centuries of Living practices on a century or so past... so knowing almost every century of human inhabitation was quite able to live beyond plastic. It is a TURNING AWAY from those who decidedly think of themselves apart from the rest nod creation. My old clothes are going to become my grandchildren’s quilt

[@RebelRhiannon]

I feel like it’s pretty easy when you poor. You can’t afford paper towels, you use rags, no take out containers because you can’t afford it. You use a water bottle because a bottle of water at the store is expensive. You buy food in plastic containers like sour cream or butter but you reuse those containers because you don’t have actual food storage containers. It’s not zero waste but it’s definitely less wasteful and more eco friendly. You get pots/pans, clothes, and decor from a thrift store, because it’s affordable.

[@gauriratnaparkhe4104]

this actually isn't true in all cases. in India you see a majority of the poor population using plastic items and the reason is sustainable alternatives are more expensiveto buy ONCE. for example, instead of buying a more expensive steel/glass water bottle to re-use, they'll buy a cheaper plastic water bottle and refill water in it until it's no longer of use, unaware of the dangers that come with doing that or that they're actually spending more money having to buy it again and again.

[@RebelRhiannon]

Gauri Ratnaparkhe I see, this is just the case in my area. But people don’t buy like a water bottle they use an old spaghetti or pickle container since they are glass and come with a lid.

[@gauriratnaparkhe4104]

@@RebelRhiannon it's the smarter thing to do, cheaper and more sustainable in the long run. I think due to lack of education and awareness, many people here fail to understand that.

[@bikinggal1]

I carry 2 stainless steel straws, chop sticks and cutlery. When you eat out where they use plastic straws or cutlery it comes in handy. Bringing a glass bowl with lid for left overs! Bulk Barn and many grocery stores have pasta and rice etc in bins..bring your own bags!

[@alonsooleacitlalli]

Going zero waste can seem expensive but it’s an investment on earth. It’s the best feeling when you avoid single use items.

[@chocolatechick729]

Proud of you for trying !!!!!!!!! And after a while it gets easier and somehow your conscious feels clean lol . Small steps makes huge differences. I'm glad you care.

[@MeganMarieT]

If only we could get millions of people to try their best to go zero waste. We need to combat climate change! Thanks for showing and spreading the message!

[@annymus4502]

Megan Marie My mom doesn’t want to buy at eco-friendly locals, she says they are...”too expensive”, but...the thing is that this is what our planet deserves!!! 🌎 🌍 🌏

[@adareadorou4965]

Hey, I don't know in other countries, but in Spain Amazon ships only in cardboard packaging (if you buy directly from Amazon, not from independent sellers). Even when you make a big order, the cardboard box comes filled with papers to cushion the items and not with any plastics!

[@veronicagruning3740]

Jovial pasta comes in a completely compostable packaging. The “plastic” is made from tree pulp.

[@wiltedspinachcat3472]

this was such a positive and uplifting video!! it felt so natural and actually achievable! thank you for bringing attention to these serious issues!

[@saraolson7730]

TP solution: Go take care of immediate needs in the grocery store bathroom, go home, and order a case of Who Gives A Crap.

[@hopesands2381]

I finally ordered some. Thanks to Honey I got a $10 off coupon too, hell yeah. They seem like a good company.

[@luluviana9602]

Guys, this is such a great video! And it's HELLA relatable. I'm doing my own transition in this (it's hard in Latin America because of lots of reasons) but I'm so excited to see so many people doing this and encouraging others! 💚🌳🌱

[@lalabelle98]

as a toilet paper alternative some people use microfiber (or other) cloths and wash them. not saying that that is an option for everyone but it is a possibility

[@renatomizutani1307]

Wow! That’s a life style worth pursuing. Thank you for this. Great content!

[@mistermkhan]

5:06 Now I know why Leonardo DiCaprio cares so much about the environment.

[@TiaBanana]

This video is GREAT! So much yes! Can you do an updated video so we can see where you are at in your zero/low waste journey?

[@charlottecrowe851]

Fantastic!

[@randomatic4644]

Nada: exists COVID: let me introduce myself...

[@baselinej]

Tip: if ordering pizza delivery, ask for pizza unsliced so they don’t give you the little plastic table

[@junosake]

Our local pizza place placed a ball of dough in the middle of the pizza instead of the plastic thing to keep the cover from squashing the pizza. The kids would fight over that part.

[@margauxdlx8773]

Thanks for this video ! I’m trying to be zero waste in France and I’m going better and better. I was so happy to discover that you could get beer in your bottle at the festival !!

[@DirtbagGospel]

get a bidet bud :) zero waste butt cleanin'

[@beccaa2919]

Great place to go like NADA is bulk barn, although they don't have fresh produce

[@grostgoo4177]

I love your idea of trying this, but the biggest issue is that 7 days is not enough time to adjust and understand how a new lifestyle will work. That seven days is like a child learning how to walk, they fumble a lot and fall down. Eventually that kid learns to walk and it's just normal and unnoticeable after some time.

[@shrtstufusa1]

We actually wash the yogurt cups, cans, and jars. Then drop them off in a recycling bin. It is about changing the game up. But yes it takes time. It shouldn't be a chore or guilt, but a process.

[@onecraftymojo]

Anyone else cringe a little @ 2:53 when Levi called it "nad-uh" instead of "nah-dah"? 😬

[@kelseydtvjn3143]

Yesssss😬 we'll just say it was cute pronunciation of it lol😂😂

[@lauranavar7180]

Yes ...nada is Spanish for nothing

[@gumball258able]

The big problem is that people think that the issue is solely the responsibility of the consumer when it really is the responsibility of the producers who aren't doing anything to combat this issue

[@cherylwyschinski5647]

The question is how does the products get delivered into the bulk buy bins?...

[@desouzasinclair]

Even if they are wrapped in plastic, it's not a small package, plus the plastic bag you get when you buy it.

[@katyoutnabout5943]

Very cool to see this from a fellow canadian. If going zero-waste is hard in Vancouver, imagine how hard it is for people literally everywhere else. Nada has only one location in all of Canada... On the flip side, ive seen people complain about the zero single-use plastics policy in 2020. I think that’s when we will see more plastic-free stores popping up. And hopefully less plastic on produce like strawberries too. Canadian grocery stores have something right in a sense that they don’t force you to wrap things in plastic. I currently live in France, and at my local grocery store all bananas and avocados are wrapped in plastic. And anythinng else, you HAVE to get a plastic bag and label it or they won’t scan it through at the till. If you ever travel Japan, recycling is complicated, but you can recycle literally everything somehow. But you can rest in peace they aren’t shipping it elsewhere. I went to a zero-waste music festival in france. They charge you €2 for your hard-plastic cup, and they give you your €2 back when you return it at the end of the night. But thank you for being creative with your reusable water bottle! It’s our job as consumers to show companies what it is we want. Great video!

[@lalabelle98]

i always love this idea but we have to remember that some plastic is necessary for medical reasons. straws for disabeled people or medication in sealed, safe containers and condoms as the only form of protection against stds

[@ramblingcaroline2411]

Straws may be necessary for medical reasons, but they needn't be plastic.

[@lalabelle98]

@@ramblingcaroline2411 for some people they do need to be plastic. glass and metal can hurt gums and teeth, paper, wheat or whatever food related straws can cause allergies and some other options are just too expensive to be accesible for everyone.

[@ramblingcaroline2411]

@@lalabelle98 Sure! For some people. But not everyone will be harmed by metal or glass straws. Not every disabled person is allergic to all other alternatives. Also, I am sure that for some cost is not an issue (because you buy the reusable only once but the disposables again and again). I do understand that in some cases they are necessary. I should have said in my original response that they needn't *always* be plastic. I think reusables ought to be prioritized. If it's an absolute need, I'm all for it. I just think that people use statements like these to justify their actions even though they do not meet all x y and z of the requirements to need a plastic straw.

[@marrrimarti23456]

The Barilla pastas (blue box) have a non plastic/recicleble window... It is written on the back of the box

[@Bongo4611]

People getting angry that he isnt carrying a metal knife. Weird.

[@afn1231]

Bongo4611 So what if you use bamboo cutlery instead of stainless steel!!! The point is that you are aware of your waste and trying to change your habit to produce less . If we could all do this and congratulate each other for every new step we take that would be pretty awesome and encouraging ❤️

[@alittleballofsunshine7885]

A thing passed in my city!! That all stores may not be allowed to give out or have plastic bags, which is a good start. :)

[@clivepereira123]

why not use a bidet or douchette instead of toilet paper?

[@franziskadodl6601]

Gave this a like the second I saw Levi. Love his channel so much!