I TRIED LIVING PLASTIC FREE FOR 30 DAYS! | Sorelle Amore

[@SorelleAmore]

Just an FYI on this video - I think it's important to note, that every country I've mentioned that I've struggled to be plastic free in, both the locals have agreed and some are strongly opposed to these statements. I am obviously commenting on my own experiences and I believe it comes down to every country is still learning and still struggling. I think the longer you live in a location, the more you know how to live plastic free. So if anyone is offended about me pointing out faults in your country, please don't be. It's not a statement against you as a person but in general how far we still have to go as a world. And I could only comment on these countries as they were the ones I recently was in. I'm sure the rest of the world is struggling incredibly bad - I'm off to Asia right now and this place has an unbelievable plastic problem. Secondly - it's a great valid argument from so many Vegans that this should exactly apply to Veganism also. I completely hear you. I'm not making shying away from the fact that i'm not vegan. I'm definitively trying and have mostly minimised my use of animal products to fish, eggs and butter all organically sourced. But I hear you Vegans. I hear you.

[@nyankepi]

How amazing can you be. Really. Thank you for using your platform to promote positive ideas and conscious behaviour

[@JessicaOrban3606]

You're awesome for putting this message out! It's all about finding tweaks and changes that we can make to secure a better livelihood for ourselves and where we affect the environment.

[@codigoMenguante]

You are on a great journey. And yes, veganism is important, but many movements are, and you cannot always target them all, and you cannot start them all at once. As a vegan I tell you, don't worry about how you are not part of all these movements yet, think of what you can easily incorporate from all of them and add more at your own pace. You seem to already be doing this, just dont let other people get on your head to the point where your journey is purely stressing about what you are not yet doing. Let your journey be about the wonders you can do with each new small change you make in your every day life. Enjoy your metal cup of coffe. Enjoy the cow you didnt eat. Enjoy even the effort you spent on getting a better sourced animal product. You'll get to incorporate higher steps on each movement when you get there. You are putting a lot of effort on thinking of the world and the other beings you share it with; you are already on the right track. All the best!

[@Meekavintage]

PERSPECTIVE... I was thinking ok not too big of a deal that you colored your hair..UNTIL you said ."my hair will look good for 4 weeks but the plastic package that came in will take 1000 years to break down" man TRULY an AH HA MOMENT..thank you... I hope it resonated with everyone who watched

[@Meekavintage]

I too saw the TURTLE/STRAW VIDEO...and I am an avid straw user cuz I have super sensitive teeth.. and man I decided right then and there .I want to be plastic free..I have been researching the heck out of it and feel very passionately . I live in a small Ohio town and man is it challenging.thought it was gonna be like ok October 1st I'm plastic free,but no, it takes alot of preparation & alot of online ordering fo sure.... And definite commitment...so everyone wanting to be zero waste, I wish you luck & passion in this endeavor

[@myahmacpherson969]

I saw a quote that said “ we don’t need a few people being perfectly plastic free....we need everyone living IMPERFECTLY plastic free!”

[@GraceMcGrathEnvironment]

That is so true.

[@kelsey4346]

I saw the same one as well as a zero waste life

[@krystiantount5995]

Can someone explain it to me, id didn't get it

[@GraceMcGrathEnvironment]

Kim Hyun I would say it means everyone takes steps to decrease plastic use. You may make mistakes but it is the sum of your work.

[@toninikolova5966]

I saw it on Mimi Ikonn's instagram story

[@yogilu84]

After watching "A Plastic Ocean," on Netflix last week. I'd been talking about it nonstop even to the point where I am having a hard time sleeping. It made me so aware of plastic. Sadly like you mentioned, not everyone feels the same way. It makes me want to scream. Its comforting to hear you talk about it and I'd been transitioning these past few days. It's hard. Very hard.

[@MissSunshineHS]

I'm here now, I've been reading and leaning more about all of this and my heart is just shattered.

[@AshleyNicole09mere]

yogilu84 good documentary changed my mindset!

[@gypsybandit7373]

Going vegan helps the environment as well. No point living one lifestyle to help the planet and destroying it in another way all at the same time.

[@tessadarkgreen]

I'm trying to become zero-waste and I'm just taking it one step at a time! take it easy :)

[@vesta2177]

This makes me very angry because im trying to educate my family on this topic and they just DONT CARE. Im easily irritated so I start explaining moreil intenselly but they just brush it off or simply tells me to shut up. I cant anymore...

[@Thetrilingualreader]

You can use henna instead of hair dye. It is natural, doesn't contain chemicals, sure smells like crap but lasts longer, and middle eastern women have been using them for AGES, and they make your hair softer and more shiny.

[@reiofsunshine5721]

nour sharif TRUE! My mother also mixes black coffee in hers if she wants it to stay longer or become black if its brown henna.

[@Thetrilingualreader]

@@reiofsunshine5721 there are now more commercial henna around but my mom still makes sure to buy the ones without ammonia in them

[@gaoulaama3203]

I like the smell of henna

[@federicacucchetti3792]

Rei of Sunshine I put a little bit of yoghurt in it too, it makes your hair even softer

[@Lotusblume.8]

I stopped dying my hair altogether. Problem solved.

[@lola.kb.]

In my local area there is a shop called the naked shop and all of the foods in the store have no packing so you scoop out how much you want and put it into a jar you buy or bring. It is really good because it is a plastic free grocery store!

[@fz5850]

That's so amazing! Wish my store did that but unfortunately it looks exactly like sorelles store :(

[@veggiepatchh7352]

Love that and need it

[@textingstoriesashannie2992]

to be honest the store name is so funny i almost choked😂

[@cielbemz5247]

I live in a province where plastic is banned. I feel so lucky and it's easier for me to be plastic free :)

[@A-Wa]

Ciel Bemz where do you live? that sounds awesome :D

[@avrila4588]

Lucky! All countries should be like this!

[@hanarielgodlike9283]

how the hell are u texting and uploading this message?

[@KayKayBayForever]

I want to know where you live too! I didn’t know there was any place that had totally banned plastic.

[@alicia-hd2cs]

But is everything wrapped in paper or its minimum packaging?

[@Nina-mk5qy]

I think at this point, half the world just feels at ease when they see something is wrapped in plastic, it just gives them a sign that it’s brand new and it hasn’t been touched?

[@andreeabottyan7323]

just by those who collect, cut.. wrapped it.. before generations didn't had any problem with unwrapped products, and some tiny things can have in garden or balcony too from a little seed.

[@Cyhcg5uhgb]

@@andreeabottyan7323 yeah, it is because we have gotten so used to it. For example those sheets she had on the air plane could easily be wrapped in paper or just not wrapped at all.

[@swiggity6232]

I understand food wrapped in plastic. Yall dont know what some people do to food and its disgusting. To the point where they bite and put it back or spit on it or lick it. Its assuring. Just needs to be recycled after instead of dumped into the ecosystem

[@camtheunicorpse2217]

@@swiggity6232 we need to develope to use biodegradible "plastic" i think there's some stuff already on the market.

[@katerinakaterinaki9143]

@@swiggity6232 recycle is just a myth!On which planet do you live?Most garbage of the modern west world end in Asia's sores !We need to reduce plastic yesterday if we want a plastic free life and a cleaner world!Here in Europe one use plastics won't exist in a year so that would be better!

[@sleepysartorialist]

This makes me very grateful to be in California. My grocers use recyclable paper for meats and are very aware of the plastic free thing...to the point where they sell empty jars in store near the bulk section. We also have a ban on plastic bags in the state and straws may be next.

[@MK-ex4pb]

I'm all about reducing but these bans are infuriating. Just makes me want to waste more. Don't tell me what to do you tyrant!

[@Huntetown]

@@MK-ex4pb it has to start somewhere as most people just don't care enough (or are to lazy) for the simplest changes, like bringing their own reusable bag. Try not to see it as a limiting law maybe. Recently watched a video how much plastic is used to wrap produce and that our main grocery chains here in Canada don't want to even talk about it. I know wish it would be banned so they have to do something.

[@MK-ex4pb]

@@Welpie557 because you don't get to decide that you Nazi

[@sreelathamiriyala5465]

Can you please tell a place near san jose or San Francisco... am here only for 5 day and I want to move to India and implement the same

[@safir2241]

Michael King I’d rather the government have total control of plastic products & let there be no waste.

[@AMcDub0708]

I tried going plastic free, but like you said, it’s super draining to constantly be thinking about it every time you need to purchase or use something. Especially when there are so few options available. I found that in he Midwest here, people don’t think about the impact of plastic as much as they do on the coasts. Maybe because we don’t have a large body of water near us for the plastic to float in and constantly remind us, idk. But what I’ve found works best for me in this situation is to continue to turn down straws and plastic things that come in contact with food and drink. Other than that, I try to buy second hand. And I don’t worry about the item being plastic if it’s purchased second hand because it’s already been manufactured and brought into the consumer loop. I’m giving it new life and keeping it from the dump. Therefore, thriftiness a plastic item is actually BETTER than purchasing a NEW non plastic alternative imho. (As long as it’s not intended for food use).

[@user-ry6jj6kx2s]

Totally agree with this! Unless it is something you will be washing often, as a lot of plastic based materials let out micro plastics into the water when you wash them. Still better than buying new though.

[@serena-bm2lx]

that turtle video was so upsetting.

[@TheFatRatChannel]

Were the guys trying to help it? I swear one of them snapped it's flipper in half...or am i seeing things?

[@destinyj2283]

So is our use of plastic causing this

[@kbs1212]

Dest J Yes, unfortunately. Especially single use plastics like straws, cutlery, plastic packaging, etc.

[@adelinemaillho3039]

TheFatRatChannel I saw that too. I was wondering if it was real or if it was just me

[@oliviasmith8238]

My knee hurt seeing that video

[@Anu_I_think]

Her face is so expressive I'm in love..

[@maeraich5423]

I suddenly feel so lucky to have a local vegan plastic free fast food restaurant near my house😂

[@user-ry6jj6kx2s]

Where is this? Might just move for the plastic free fast food ha

[@maeraich5423]

S W, it's a chain, here in Vienna called Swing Kitchen

[@cerealkillerrxD]

You are haha!

[@АнастасияХамелеон]

Wow, you're extremely lucky!!

[@maryomaz5146]

You are soooo Lucky im struggling here 😭

[@SorelleAmore]

What are your thoughts on this plastic free living? Is it of interest to you? Are you already starting to transition into this world? Or is this the first time you've heard of it? Also...I'm taking any suggestions on wherever I can improve :)

[@lilap3759]

Sorelle Amore I am starting to make small changes, like the bamboo toothbrush, no plastic bags, a reusable bottle for water, ... But I am definitely still on my journey :) great Video!! Thanks for the helpful advice :)

[@thinkinggirl4470]

Sorelle Amore I find it so inspiring that you try to make this world a better place and live in peace with yourself. As you say, baby steps also make the difference, but I thought of something when you talked about the meat wrapped in plastic. Meat is still one of the biggest pollutant on this planet, because you need so much ressources to produce 1kg of meat (5000-20000 litres of water). I absolutely don't want to dictate how you should live your life, but have you ever thought of reducing your meat consumption or cutting it completely out? Great video anyways

[@SorelleAmore]

Oh hay girl! I'm slowly transitioning out. Fish is something I still eat regularly, meat probably once a week. I find meat the hardest habit to break and I am aware of all of this. I'm trying 🖤

[@thinkinggirl4470]

Sorelle Amore That's cool! I myself never thought I could do it and now I have been vegetarian for two years and it's awesome. Believe in yourself, you can do it if you want to :)

[@alicepesavento7973]

Hello Sorelle, I highly recommend you to check out the TED talk by David Katz which is called "The surprising solution to ocean plastic". He has set up "plastic banks" in a few developing countries already where people can bring plastic in exchange for whatever they need. Through that they can pay the school fees of their children or get insurances. And what's even better is that they recycle the plastic!

[@MrsBee-uo2lc]

I just jumped on board... Small steps... I got myself tote bags for shopping, reusable produce bags, my own travel cutlery and straw set, water bottle, stainless steel food container to pack food in and also to take home leftovers from restaurants, Cloth pads for that time of the month ( already used them and I'm in love, could never go back to disposable) and all these thing we're not expensive with the exception of the pads but they are a initial investment but will pay for themselves over time (complete huge kit for $200) I mean come on, we pay more then that for new phones that only last a year and if you take care of your pads they can last 10-15 years I've been told by the company. Let's all take small steps to make a huge impact before its to late!!! Any little bit helps!!! Much love 😍👍🙌

[@naomimay82]

User Unknown Same here!!! I will NEVER go back to disposable pads and tampons! I have been using washable pads and Thinx period panties for more than three years now. I thought it would be a rough adjustment, but it actually wasn’t. At first my plan was to just use them at home and use disposable pads and tampons for work. Then I just started using them all the time and discovered it wasn’t difficult to use them at work.

[@zazax123]

yo! totally inspired to take on this challenge. Did you know that LUSH sells solid blocks of henna hair dye? Henna is the best thing you can do to your hair, as it doesnt strip the hair but colors it on top, creating a thick and lushious layer. It doesn't fade(!) so you'd need just a tiny chunk to dye your roots every now and then. The LUSH one is cocoa butter based(reason why its solid in a chunk) so it also has hair mask qualities.

[@SorelleAmore]

LIFE CHANGED!!! Thank you!!!

[@loveandbitterness4295]

Lush isn't really environmentally friendly (sadly, theres microplastic in the cosmetics...). Plus their haircolor isn't the real deal - it's too weak and if you want true black/dark brown you need to do it diffrently. First prepigment with henna (2hrs) and then indigostruggles (doesn't want to be heated over 60 degrees, celcius, works for about 6hrs, you might need more then one round). And then no washing for two days... It takes a lot of time, it's inconvenient, but it's soooo good for your hair and your body, you can buy it in bulk and if you look long enough you get it in paper bags instead of plastic... Research is key to anything plant based - I have cut out all premade cosmetics and cook my own shampoo, moisturizers, ... even hairspray and I'll never go back to store bought 😃

[@zazax123]

Lush is microplastic free! uk.lush.com/article/all-glitters

[@CairistionaO]

Don't worry about their plastic packaging for creams etc, you can use them and take them back (clean). If you take back 5 you get a free face mask ♥️

[@ninaanwamane8967]

Sorelle Amore Do not for the love of god henna over dyed hair. You literally can screw your hair up quite severely. Do a patch test first and see how your hair reacts. I had a friend who used lush henna over dyed hair and half her hair basically broke off, it was awful.

[@charlottew3581]

Lush cosmetics for less packaging. Great shampoo bars

[@mortemracoon]

Charlotte W I love getting their soaps, they smell so nice

[@thelittleredbus]

Charlotte W They do use palm oil derivatives though...

[@nikolkuhar8127]

OMGGG their shampoo bars for hair are the best, I only use those, I tried to get back to shampoos from drugstore because I didn't have money for Lush one month and let me tell you they are trash, have oils and never wash your hair properly. But their shampoos clean hair to it's finest. And their soaps are amaizing. As you can see, I'm fan of lush

[@charliekitching8126]

Hey, you should try 'henna' hair dye blocks from lush - you can bring your own metal tin to put it in and its completely package free!

[@LexaNightcore]

the henna dye from lush is not natural and full of heavy metals and ammonia, i wouldn't want this stuff even near me

[@Vincelen]

If only businesses are ecologically conscious... Thanks for sharing this. Love the intention 🙏 Something to keep in mind.

[@annal1647]

I‘m trying to reduce plastic in my life step by step but can‘t do it completely (I‘m 17, student and still live with my parents). Still, I‘m even getting my parents to bring their own bags and stuff and this makes me super proud. Love u ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@muthuselvis9357]

Same here .

[@jadevangorp9851]

Same! If somebody interested in a group chat for sharing tips?

[@sbegum29]

Anna L OMG SAME HERE!!!

[@gracedeangelo631]

love this video. its really inspiring. and I like how it was not only educational (talking about recycling) but it emphasized the fact that the world doesn't need 100 people doing zero water perfectly, we need millions of people doing zero waste imperfectly. being an inspiration to those around you and spreading the word about the harm of plastic is crucial.

[@YAYGOME]

I have no idea how you managed to come up on my newsfeed I never check stuff like this out but I'm definitely going to try and cut out more plastic! You're an inspiration!! Keep up the amazing work and thank you for making your life a little harder to save the planet for everyone!

[@PumpkinMozie]

Thanks for working so hard to make these changes! I’ve been trying too and it’s so difficult but what keeps me at it is remembering how important it is...hopefully more people will catch on to this to make the future a better place

[@paulaslife6045]

If you want to dye your hair, maybe you should try Henna colour. It is a natural powder which you have to combine with water. And often it is not wrapped in plastic.

[@emmamcdonald477]

Message of positivity You are awesome 😊

[@Studweeks]

Sorelle! You should do a video on your minimalist wardrobe! I recently saw the doc called "The True Cost" and what they called 'fast fashion' is an issue I struggle with. I want to cut down on clothing costs and minimize my wardrobe but I'm having such a hard time with it. Would love to hear your thoughts!!!!

[@lilap3759]

Studweeks yes! I saw that too and I would love to see this video :)

[@SorelleAmore]

Oh man. That would be a short video. Here are my 5 tops and here are my 5 pants. The eeeend. Haha. But maybe there's something in this. Thanks for the suggestion ladies :)

[@Studweeks]

Hmm, maybe developing a stable wardrobe for travel then? :)

[@elsberiel]

Sorelle, doesn't matter if it's short, please do it anyway, we really want it! :3

[@johannazach4711]

wierzbowa yes I also want to see it!

[@GreyEmpath]

Great to see what it actually takes to live this lifestyle. I loved visiting morocco, as they have banned all plastic bags from stores and most of the food is unpacked anyway. Instead you’ll get fabric ones which are super durable. Keep going and inspiring ✨

[@falls_wir_heute_nacht_ster1747]

well there are some alternatives in cosmetics: try LUSH for example

[@MissyonaMission]

falls_wir_heute_nacht_sterben Lush uses plastic.

[@costanzafarina6712]

Most of all, Lush make-up sucks.

[@BraveLittlePixel]

I found soap is a good sustainable swap. Dove make a beauty soap bar which is packaged only in cardboard and is very cheap. This is better than bottled body washes. I've not found a shampoo product packaging free yet

[@fannitoth1418]

Brave Little Pixel try the Lush shampoo bars! They either wrap them in paper or you can bring your own container. Also, they are so tiny but they last for such a long time, and they are amazing, honestly.

[@pinds83]

@@MissyonaMission The have a TON of naked products though.

[@sixyellowzebras6814]

i’m so glad awareness is spreading!! it’s so good to see so many people concerned and willing to help😁👍

[@MalouvonBenzon]

The diffrence between europ and america is recycling. in sweden, where i live, we recycle eeeeverything! old plastic bottles become new ones and they use recycled plastic for energy and so on. but like you say, we need to be waaay more mindfull about plastic in stores and in our lives in general cause we do wrap everything and its really unnecessary. (sorry my spelling sucks haha)

[@peachydevil484]

MalouvonBenzon Im so jealous that you live in Sweden😍😂 I live in Germany but my life goal is to move to a little village in Sweden. I also startet learning a bit of swedish.

[@IfYouMeetAWolf]

I know right, i'm so freaking PROUD over our Sweden when it comes to this

[@mporvichova]

@@IfYouMeetAWolf I am Czech and in Czech republicyoucan recycle any plastic. But I live in the UK and here most of plastic is not recyclable. I thinks it's because they have "mixed recycling" here (they literally put anything recylable - paper, plastic, glass, etc. - into same bin bag) while in my homeland you have to seperate it.

[@bellah4327]

Good for you 🙄

[@plantpants8950]

Bell Bell why the rudeness?

[@fionamollika]

**save the ocean ad pops up before the video**

[@mylittleaspirations]

i’ve been transitioning to zero waste for about 4 months now, but being a barista is sooo hard because i always catch myself using wasteful products out of habit, as well as remembering to always be ready with my own bags or anything if i go to the store spontaneously. Also, beauty products!! so much packaging even if you go bare minimum. I hop more companies like Lush try to go for that route!

[@SorelleAmore]

Aaaaaamen! And congratulations to you for transitioning to zero waste! Yaaas!

[@ZombieLovez119]

I used to work in a coffee shop that had mugs. The most annoying thing was that many ppl would tell me their order was for here and then would stop me when I grabbed a mug. They would tell me to put their drink in a paper to go cup or plastic cup with a straw. Simply bcus they prefer it or they want their drink to be warmer longer. Which is ridiculous bcus they finish their drink in less than 20 to 30 minutes. And it's just so petty bcus our store literally had eco friendly encouragement written everywhere with colorful paintings of trees!

[@chloetyler2803]

As a student starting university and trying to live plastic free , this was an amazing insight into the journey- keep doing you!!

[@iCOOKIEmischief]

You can always use lemon and sunlight to naturally lighten hair and use other foods (beet, coffee, etc) to dye it!

[@maddylineee]

You're such a lovely person & thank you for showing us the little changes we could all make if we stop and think for a bit. One thing I do at my shop here in the US is I will always ask if they NEED a plastic bag for their items rather than if they would LIKE one. Especially if it's just one or two things. Or I'll ask them if they've brought their bags. Needless to say, more than half of my regulars bring their own bags, I've reminded them that they do have bags (they've just left them in the car), or they will sigh and just say "...no..." (not trying to make them feel bad for NOT bringing one, just trying to remind them that it definitely is something they can include with their shopping!) Hope everyone takes something from this video as I have!

[@tittisco1]

LUSH eyeliner and mascara are REALLY GOOD!

[@aliceavery4356]

i didn't know they had makeup!! i've been using their shampoo bar plus tins for that and soap while traveling in asia and they're amazing. don't even need conditioner anymore. their tooth tabs are also great as a lightweight solution to toothpaste (esp for trekking) but do come in plastic... going to ask if they can just refill the case when I go back in a month

[@CuteFoksie]

It's so awesome, that you are not just living this luxurious life and travelling and living the Life in general but also are aware of the world and conscious. I'm from Latvia and it's crazy - so often at shops and markets they are getting angry and confused if you ask not to put stuff in bags. :( Thank you!

[@a.mariana3306]

You can use henna instead of hair dye. You can find it in Lush!

[@ekaterinakuznetsova9348]

Thank you so much for letting so many ppl to know about this livestile . Its so nice to heare from you that you are trying to live plastic free too. I know how hard it is not to scream on shop assistants when they’re starting to wrap your Purchases. You’re doing a great job. Thank you so much!!!

[@miniMbellyDance]

Reading the book Zero Waste Home helped me a lot - cut already 80% of my garbage production in general, not only plastic ;)

[@tvxyzn]

I am super happy places are being eco friendly. I have been looking for a bamboo brush for years (although I do buy online) at my local supermarkets and they are now selling bamboo toothbrushes & supporting small eco friendly businesses. Also I went to this expensive restaurant for my birthday and was so happy to see them supplying paper straws. When a lady asked for plastic, one of the waiters said “sorry we are trying to reduce our carbon footprint as much as possible so there will be no more plastic straws”. Made me so happy to see changes made.

[@theHelen]

Well done Sorelle! I've been a weirdo in the shops for years now, tapping jars to double check they're glass 😁 It is disheartening when we can't avoid plastic as you've encountered, but we can only do so much and rest is up to manufacturers of products - which in itself is disheartening too. Well done and great work making this public!

[@JS-vp6wg]

Im so glad that there is a trend that is actually worth it and has so much benefits not just for yourself but the planet

[@iimocha_cat9681]

Presidents: Let’s make our country better, more oil more democracy! Me: *BAN PLASTIC*

[@yogaandcoffeebreaks]

Omg you’re energy so positive! Thank you for being authentic about your journey. It is very encouraging!

[@JabeenSarang]

Mobile charger and cover! 😐 Extension cords at home. 😱 Perfume/Deo 🤭 Comb 🤔 Camera TriPod Mac HDD 🙄 almost 100% of makeup 😢 All Electronics (AC/Refrigerator etc) 🧐 what have we humans done? Are we a Plastic Age? I promise I'll try to eliminate the use of plastic as much as I can. It is subtle & low lying but extremely urgent and calls to action. Love you Sorelle!

[@caitybarnet7849]

Jabeen Sarang - Makeup and More Yass sooo true, WE ARE IN THE PLASTIC AGE, good on you for trying your best ❤️❤️

[@sandyilag]

Girl I'm so proud of you by doing what you strongly believed. Keep inspiring people to be plastic free.

[@IzHarris]

SO INSPIRED BY THIS YOU AMAZING HUMAN YOU

[@callmedc]

I keep returning to watch this video cause of your cheerful attitude toward doing something that is quite difficult, it inspires me! So, thank you Sorelle!

[@mainarave]

This video made me so emotional. I admire that you are trying to make these changes and that you talk about the huge impact the plastic has in the destruction of the environment. I always bring my own non plastic bag to the groceries and try to use it as less as possible. The video motivates me to change more habits and encourage my family to do so, thank you

[@SorelleAmore]

Go Amaia! You can do it :)

[@joannalleverino9075]

Thank you for this, and the turtle actually brought me to tears, I have been trying to use less plastic but i have so much more work to do, but the shock of actually SEEING what all this does to the animals shook me to the core, and has made me even more determined to do more for them and for myself and the future of Mother Earth.

[@youtubefreak164]

You should definitely check out lush because they have plastic free hair dye that is natural. I also love there shampoo bars. I personally can’t go fully waste free because I live with my parents because I’m young.XD But I do take steps to reduce waste mainly in toiletries. I’m officially obsessed with bars of soap. The hardest thing for me is to ask for no straw or plastic bag because I’m socially awkward. Thank you for sharing this video because youtubers like you helped me to think about the trash I’m throwing away.

[@rainecolubio]

Im not entirely zero waste yet. But I agree, when you start minimising your plastic waste and actively seeking out the things that are plastic free, it feels so amazing when you find those rare gems! Everytime I order a shake and the lady selling it puts it in my reusable bottle, I get so happy. My zero waste journey so far has brought me so much joy. Heck, even shaving with my safety razor makes me happy.

[@hakouzadl]

Her personality is so charming 💙

[@joey2445]

I love your energy and excitement not just towards this video but to any hiccup that comes where you can find a new way to do that task when it has plastic

[@MS-dk3qb]

I am german, so i apologize my following english. I have the same ,, problems´´ with veganism. Quote minute 9:05: ,, The hardest part is that you dont understand why people just cannot do small changes,...., they can make such a diffrence in the world and people choose not to do it and this hurts`` But also here the world changes and this ist great. In addition to that i cannot understand why people would rather cut out plastic and sacrifice soooo much than just to search alternatives for there animal producs like plantmilk or vegan cheese. There are so many awsome things out there. Also you are doing eliminating plastic for enviormental reasons. If you choose to eat or live vegan you help the enviroment (co2 emission, water polution), your health and the animals for ,,less work/afford`` and you have so much more positiv effect. Do not get me wrong. The work that you are doing is amazing and i am looking forward do limit my plastic as much as you do but it sucks to see how much everyone has the understanding for the plasticproblem but not for the importants of reducing animalproducts.

[@derya7172]

Heck yes. I feel the same. New Zealand is doing pretty bad on plastic too and whenever I see an organic shop I get super excited and pop in:. most likely to see meat and cheese in there though.. it’s such emotional topics (both veganism and going plastic free) when you truly face them

[@MS-dk3qb]

happy_loving_vegan hessen:)

[@anki5870]

I agree so strongly with you on this point! I mean, living without plastic is a great start and everything, but if you're still buying animal products you contribute so much more to producing tons of waste than buying a few things wrapped in plastic, not even mentioning the unnecessary animal abuse.. For me the ideal is to live vegan and plastic free.

[@MS-dk3qb]

Anki Sonnenblume i agree :)

[@auralglory]

I completely agree! Veganism, in most countries, is so easy now and it hurts my heart that people are so closed off to it. It's made me happier, healthier, and more connected to the world. Plus it's the cheapest diet if you stick to beans, grains, fruit and veg. My grocery bill is $30 Canadian per week!

[@valeriemillette6982]

I absolutely love this video- very tastefully done. I applaud you for not being cruel toward those that continue to mindlessly use plastic, but rather explain how simple changes add up and why the plastic revolution is so important. Keep it up!!

[@linnil507]

I am currently in Southeastasia and at home (Germany) its quiet easy to life plastic free but here I feel like I am living in plastic haha. But I have my Bambootoothbrush and my Menstrualcup and as often as I can I try to avoid the Plastic here but it's near to impossible. They wrap clearly everything in Plastic. I was in a Coffee and ordered tee - - - >it came in a Plastic cup. Thanks for nothing :)

[@SorelleAmore]

I know!!!! It's extremely difficult in some parts of the world. You just have to do what you can!

[@betterthan4109]

Thank you for doing your best to reduce the use of single use plastic that's really worsening our world. I, myself is an advocate of plastic free community by selling eco-friendly bags in place of plastics. I appreciate your effort and together let's set good examples and encourage more people to do the same. Cheers for a better world! Onwards to the new horizon!

[@yummymio0]

very disturbing at 0:15 basically its just a turtle having a straw removed from its nose skip to 0:35 if you like

[@Partario]

Thank you, that's very considerate!

[@EmmaLou8424]

I didn't know it was coming and it wasn't pleasant to see but this is reality and sometimes we have to see something that shocks us in order to change. I for one will do everything I can to not use straws and I will picture that poor turtle everytime I'm offered a straw

[@hotshit1349]

@@quotidianlight But then to some and could trigger a panic attack(maybe), or just scar a person- rich is not fun.

[@shannonjones7987]

Too late. But I hope other people see this comment

[@minagligoric8600]

Yeah put your plastic pink glasses back on

[@princessadrigirl6774]

I’m so happy that our local bulk barn has pretzels, chips, candies, trail mix etc that you can put in your own containers and buy them that way! You literally don’t have to give up snacks and junk and it’s great

[@lilstach3]

It’s amazing you’re doing this for the environment, please consider veganism it’s such a beautiful and effective way to help the planet 🌿💚

[@Sterling3dg]

I converted to a menstrual cup and Thinx underwear 4 or 5 years ago to save money and because they make it seem like I'm not even really on my period. I have seen how that switch was both good for me and for the environment and am looking to expand and make more changes for the better. I am now enjoying the KZbin rabbit hole of finding ways to also save money and the earth. I have replaced my plastic Tupperware with glass and have bought some glass straws and I use stainless steel water bottles. I do like the idea of bees wax wraps instead of cling wrap. I didn't even think about the toothbrushes! I will definitely be switching those. Thank you for sharing your experience and being mindful of both people and the planet.

[@smaltorn8964]

I am 14 and live with my family, so it is very hard to shop entirely plastic free, but with meats and fish, we bring our own enamel tub with a metal top with us to put the proteins in! I usually shop with a backpack, for it is better for your body, but otherwise, recycled plastic bags! One of the i haver had for fourteen years nowm my whole life!

[@LaughingInTiny]

Wow... you have done SO WELL! I've been living this way most of my life having lived for years in my youth on the Gulf Islands, with no garbage pickup. You learn really quickly to watch what you are buying and what it comes in. It's not as hard as people think, just means being aware. Also the more people make a stink the better it will get. In Canada, at least in the places I've lived, the grocery stores are about 50%... so it's pretty easy to find things not in plastic. Buying bulk is everything. And making your own stuff, which is generally better quality anyway... and you start to feel really good about it all. Like you eat better foods because you know what goes into it and yeah, junkfood. Still eat it but only when I find unplasticky stuff. I'm so happy people are starting to catch on... wish it hadn't taken so long. Thanks for making such a fantastic video!

[@LaughingInTiny]

Oh, also check out Sappho for makeup. Amazing. In fact there are a bunch of really good plastic free or almost plastic free brands out there now... I can't remember who did a great review, maybe ecocult?

[@dropdeadfreak97]

yesss! this is so amazing. I finally found the dope part of youtube. Get it girl!

[@giovannafarias2736]

I needed this video for a wake up call, so thank you for sharing how and why you are living (or trying to) plastic free

[@merlelee941]

Hi Sorelle! :) Maybe you said and i didn't hear but: in many shampoos, creams, peelings(!) and make up stuff is Micro Plastic Inside!... thats very bad for our Environment.. because it goes Into our Water (also in the Water we drink)... It's so nice that you use your purview for this important message!! :)

[@jess8957]

Mimiii Loveee in parts of the US and some countries they've banned the use of those microplastics and so companies are replacing them with seeds and other natural exfoliants. Remembering hidden plastics is really important though

[@angelokjswiki]

Love your attitude through the entire time. Through ups and downs. Awesome to see someone showing this.

[@maleahlock]

Nice to see someone else feels the same frustrations I do being plastic free :-)

[@SorelleAmore]

Oh yes. Haha

[@seaglass8084]

Funny, I’m watching this video after just learning of you through your minimalist house video and that inspires me so much to see two sides of a huge goal! 🙌🏾 Congrats and thank you 😊

[@annaaas]

Sweden for example is burning all it's trash so the plastic is at least not getting into the nature as it would with landfills, so that's great! They also made a law about shops having to inform customers about the effect plastic bags have on the environment - so nowadays you almost never get a plastic bag from the store if you don't ask (and pay) for it! So there are definitely things that can be made!! :) I also have a question. You say that you travel full time.. have you thought about how that affects the environment? :3

[@jug2024]

Anna S thats great! I live in Canada and some cities in my province banned plastic bags. I heard they might ban water bottles (the one-use plastic ones).

[@maayans.181]

Anna S In Israel we also need to pay for plastic bags, it's a pretty new rule and I love it :) people really don't wanna pay so everybody bring the reusable bags :)

[@rainee0204]

Jenny Johnson i read that they're recycling their trash for electricity etc and they get rid almost all trash in the country, so it's not burning it's recycling

[@madelinemccrumb6598]

I’m sorry, this is great, and better than America is doing. But why burn it? Isn’t burning plastic really bad?

[@rab6121]

In norway aswell, u usually have to pay 2kr (30cent) for a bag. I haven´t bought an plasticbag in almost a year now, buy plantbased plastic to the trash instead. but we recycle the plastic. Every material has it own bin. Love it. and get shocked when Im traveling since its not normal at all.

[@OrangevayaMysh]

A shop close to me started selling reusable locally made produce bags and i love them. Brought some for my mom when i travelled home and she loves them. Slip ups will happen but every time you don't buy plastic where you would otherwise, you do good!

[@sandraaltendorfer8068]

In Austria we had a shop were u could buy everything without plastic, but sadly the shop didn't get much attention and could pay the rent. We have to pay and ask for a plastic bag in our shops but the also selling cotton bags.

[@lkasper1710]

You can find such shops in Germany too, often they sell meals in a restaurant next door to earn enough money...

[@AnastasiaBurchick]

Makeup is now something i find ive been having fun experimenting making my own !! Or supporting companies that make it in house and u can bring your own compact to refill!!!

[@truneilson]

Take your tin box or tin foil to the store and get your chicken in it. I bought a bunch of small nylon bags (yes thats plastic but i have used them hundreds of times and can wash them in my normal laundry & will use them hundreds of more times) from a thrift shop that are super lightweight and hold things like nuts, grains and dry fruits till I get them home and into jars. They scrunch tiny and i just keep them in my purse, so I have them when I happen by a store.

[@yandroid]

Hello Sorelle, thank you for sharing your experiences about living plastic free. I've been minimizing my plastic use as well but being from the third country on the list of biggest plastic polluters, the struggle is real. This is a little dramatic of me but I cry a little inside when I see plastic littered as I walk on the streets. I pick them up as I go but I can only do so much. At this point, I'm at the mentality that we can never truly live 100% plastic free. But we have to try. As you say, every bit of effort helps.

[@katewilliams8987]

Maybe in place of hair dye try using Lush Hair henna to dye your hair it’s just wrapped in recycled paper :)))

[@eugeniarocha25]

You spreading this idea to the world makes me so happy and inspires me so much that I want to cry

[@ChenaiDavid]

Wow I never thought of some of these like the toothbrush

[@SorelleAmore]

Yay! New insights :)

[@55698]

Me neither. Were can I buy those toothbrushes?

[@55698]

Or the razor?

[@Liz-uv3fz]

Klex Kr You can get both on Amazon.

[@55698]

And what about eco friendly toothpaste?

[@tatiananj23]

I love this! I’ve been waste conscious for a while and seeing you try so hard to go plastic free makes me wanna try too!

[@lotte271]

What do you use for your hair? And can you make a tutorial on how to do deodorant and toothpast?

[@ginaslattery1592]

I have a good toothpaste recipe. Maybe that will be my next video. Coconut oil, peppermint essential oil (also can use lemon and orange and others) sea salt, and baking soda. I add a little activated charcoal too from time to time for whitening, but you have to be sure it's "activated charcoal" in the bottle in capsules, not regular charcoal.

[@graced4844]

You can find recipes for toothpaste, etc. at the youtube channel “trash is for tossers”. A lot of blogs have resources about haircare, like diy conditioner and bar shampoo which can be purchased package-free.

[@kitmccafferty4704]

You're the reason why i shaved my head. You're a huge inspiration. Thank you.

[@user-bl2vr9jj2z]

companies could save so much money if they didn't wrap everything in plastic lol

[@queenofsevens]

agreed! I stock shelves at a grocery store part time, and the amount of plastic we have to handle and throw away every day just makes me mad, honestly 😣

[@poruatokin]

@@queenofsevens Such a naive comment. How much of that food would be rotten before it is sold without the plastic? Ultimately, the plastic is saving huge amounts of wastage. All you have to do is properly dispose of or recycle it.

[@poruatokin]

@@queenofsevens Such a naive comment. How much of that food would be rotten before it is sold without the plastic? Ultimately, the plastic is saving huge amounts of wastage. All you have to do is properly dispose of or recycle it.

[@debrabros2650]

Loved the intro with the mentions of environmentalism. Spreading a good message!

[@thismagicallife3639]

Great video. Way to go Sorelle. I need to work on this too. I was thinking using a basket from home for fruits and vegies at the store would be good. Our county is all plastic-bag free. People have to bring their own bags or pay for paper bags. But I always use my bag made of recyled plastic that I got from a state park in Hawaii. :)

[@SorelleAmore]

That's AWEESOME! God I love when I hear countries are plastic free. Which country is it?

[@lkasper1710]

Sorelle Amore I think in Germany you have to buy plastic bags in the shops, if you want some, and there are always other bags to buy (paper etc.). So everybody has to think about using plasic bags. We have also a recycling system even when you need more energy to recycle, its good, because you can use it again, i think. But using aluminium is not even better, maybe it is easier to recycle but it is dangerous for your health and Nature gets destroyed...

[@welltraveled1170]

I absolutely LOVE the way you put this video together, it is brilliant!

[@LongImmobilien]

Love these kind of Videos

[@SorelleAmore]

Oh yes they are coming :)

[@lexilei]

That's amazing. I never thought about plastic products like razors, toothbrushes, makeup products etc.... I tried my best to avoid plastic cups, bags, straws....but still, so much to learn and paid more attention or be conscious about what we purchase and consume. I want a plastic-free nature.

[@claralykke4354]

Try the makeup brand ZAO it’s mostly plastic free and amazing

[@thetruthandthewaypsalm1167]

This video was so helpful. I started my journey on diminishing the plastic about a week ago; looking into methods about how to keep on doing that. So far it went well. It is so worth it. We have this planet Earth 🌍 with the command to take care of it. I want to change my lifestyle and your video was extremely helpful. Thank you!

[@sheentheexplorer3859]

I love this! Hope other people gets the message too. I’m also slowly transitioning into a plastic free lifestyle 😊

[@emmakelly5528]

I work in a health food shop in a really hippy town in the uk that doesn't have plastic bags unless donated to us by the public so instead of offering bags we ask if people would like a recycled box and hearing peoples initial confusion and then happiness that we don't use plastic consistently makes me happy. Please this other shops!! in the months we've been doing this I've maybe had only handful of complaints, most will not care and will be pleasantly surprised

[@Bubblycauldrons]

You could try henna to dye your hair. Lush sells it naked....without packaging

[@Kaalokalawaia]

Because of videos like this and other KZbinrs doing this I've started (attempting) to be more mindful of my plastic use. Getting there.

[@mariav8802]

minute 0:15, not going to use a plastic one use straw ever again. thx

[@clod3938]

maria v good

[@sarvin4471]

WHY IS THIS NOT ON TRENDING plz it would raise sooo much awareness

[@user-kh9ki3kq8m]

I love videos like this. I’m going to start cutting down on plastic.

[@SorelleAmore]

YAAAAAY! Happiness :)

[@kandace95]

First video of you I have come across and your energy and attitude is so refreshing!

[@angiedo5857]

I hateeee seeing people using so much unnecessary plastic and I honestly get so frustrated because I feel like there’s nothing I can do

[@batooln.4005]

This video really inspired me to overthink how much I buy and how much is wrapped up in plastic. I live in a household with 6 person and we can make a change if we use less plastic. So thank you for inspiring me ❤