Less Waste Kitchen Ideas

[@evadiktampani9391]

Please create a less waste for all rooms video series!! 🖤 huge fan!!

[@lisabeishline578]

I absolutely love the steps you're taking in living a more natural, healthy and less wasteful way!! Until this video I had never heard of reusable paper towels. I rarely use paper towels and there's a partial roll on top of the refrigerator that's about 9 years old. I use glass canning jars and glass containers for all of my food storage and I also use stasher bags instead of plastic.

[@davielawrence3773]

I also use just a microfiber cloth (which isn't great for the environment, I know, but I bought them years ago and made sure they don't lose microplastic). I wash them with my kitchen towels and will get rid of them in a few years before they fall apart, then chance to old thick cotton or sew myself some from an old towel 😊

[@jessicacanfield5408]

If I am ask what are stashed bags

[@lisabeishline578]

@@jessicacanfield5408 They are reusable silicone bags. If you Google it you'll see what they look like.

[@maxtonharley7835]

InstaBlaster.

[@shuchitasingh4139]

You really motive me to do better .Pray you all stay safe ,sending good wishes for all .Love yaa❤❤❤

[@racheltalbott]

If you want more details on any of these ideas or tips, please open the description to learn more! I wrote more details on everything =) xo

[@KJBsubscriber]

Rachel Talbott I have been watching your channel for awhile now and am very happy to see a “less waste” focus becoming a part of your content. Thank you! I believe it’s so important to share content like this, and your videos can inspire others. I follow a variety of these practices as well, and I am always looking for new ideas. I am from Portland, Oregon and I have now been thinking of a possible future home that involves chickens. I eat mainly plant based, however my partner loves eggs. Your videos are increasingly motivating me to create more of a plan to adopt chickens later in life and to build a small paradise for them. Ha! Anyways, thanks for the great videos.

[@gihanmohamed7124]

Thank you ❣️

[@liveloveloud100]

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[@awildandsimplelife]

Yay! Loving it Rachel!

[@racheltalbott]

@@liveloveloud100 Where did you get that information? I don't talk politics ever, because I think they are all corrupt... seems like you are trying to spread a lie and misinformation based on an assumption, not a fact.

[@aminakhalid309]

I do get fascinated with such videos.. I've seen tons of these where they show how to waste less or be eco friendly or family producing less or 0 waste.. I'm an Indian I've grown in the shadows of my grandmother for quite sometime.. very early in age we were taught to leave the plate clean.. eat every single grain not to drop food on the table mat.. our old t-shirts were used as kitchen slab cleaners.. if we buy a container with a product the container was reused to keep the kitchen organised.. fix our old toys.. if a newly stitched dress was not fitting me anymore that dress would be given to a person who could wear it.. As time kept passing what my grandmother taught was considered as we are not well to do.. unwanted relatives oh you're still using the same container etc etc.. when i watch these videos it reminds me of my grandmothers teachings.. Till date I use my old t-shirts to clean the kitchen slab.. it's not I can't afford a sponge wipe it's just let's make the world a better place.. I'm not ashamed to use my old cloths or a free container I got with coffee or oats..

[@racheltalbott]

That's wonderful, beautiful memories your grandmother gave you! xo

[@marjoriealeman2986]

Same experience here as a child and I come from south america, now I live in the USA and totally forgot the old good days, but trying to retrain myself again ☺️

[@mandilynncarrillo2279]

Love how I feel calm when I watch ur videos u rock girl !

[@dgoz97]

I've loved your channel for a while, and I love that we are both working towards being more ecofriendly. It's nice not to loose a channel because my values change but have someone to grow with 💚

[@ishaajain]

Wish we all lived like this, taking care of the environment ❤️

[@TheTaylorLayne]

I would love to see more content around this idea! This video was so inspiring to me and I'm definitely going to look into making some switches myself 🤍 great ideas, thank you!

[@makimc8596]

That is true, your habits definitely change. We start zero waste a couple of years ago. The first thing we stop using was paper towels, instead we use wash clothes, in the beginning was weird but we set up our minds like in old days and before we knew it 2 years has pass. It feels good knowing that we are helping the environment and also we are saving. 🥰

[@racheltalbott]

Yup. Once you make the changes things get much easier =)

[@ariannegervais3341]

We recently started doing this with our produce. We put the produce scraps into paper bags then through everything, including the bag, into the compost. Easy clean up and get the right ratio of carbon to nitrogen. Just be sure to place the paper bag in something in case of any leaking/juices seeping out

[@sharingiscaring.2578]

I visited your channel first time and found it v helpful...you r v organized and disciplined lady....and know how to get benifits from available resources,stay blessed ❤️

[@rachellinebaugh6163]

While I am all for the less waste thing, I don't see the practicality of reusable paper towels. I grew up with normal paper towels, and we use them for a million things. And, the soap bar thing wouldn't fly in my house. Also, the compost pail would just stay dirty b/c it is a scrap bucket - so just keep it out of sight in your kitchen, or even outside, and don't worry about cleaning it! AND, I'm allergic to Castille soap, so that's out for me. AND, I get everything I need from Honest and Grove Collaborative!

[@marianelabocanegramonroy2841]

Love it so much, I'm in the same process to switch to non plastic stuff and chemical products to more organic, natural and homemade. It is indeed a journey, but it also makes me happy.

[@cherylcosgrove511]

I reuse all my ziplock bags just clean them with warm water and dish soap. You can do this multiple times!

[@cupcake50jh]

Small changes makes a big impact great ways you share to reuse items that you already have. Thanks

[@hanad09]

صاحبة الجو الريفي والغيم والقهوه والمطر 🌿🌵⚘

[@ranimbenhamouda8009]

I like how she uses natural things.. l feel like her kitchen is a very beautiful heaven..❣..and I think I smell this btf composition 💖❤

[@sangitamagar6824]

I love how u care so much for our mother nature.💙💚💛💜

[@NichtLonny]

Your videos are so wholesome, they just make me feel better immediately

[@heather5659]

I can’t wait for your fall videos! I watch them every year. It’s just beautiful

[@KatsRool4Ever]

I have the exact same mop and mop bucket. It is LIFE CHANGING. Absolutely love it. Anyone who cleans a lot should invest in one! I got mine for only $25 at Lowes on sale.

[@angieg3143]

Thank you!!

[@angieg3143]

Is it the O-cedar mop?

[@awildandsimplelife]

Nice review. Should check it out.

[@KatsRool4Ever]

@@angieg3143 yeap!

[@sarahheri7027]

Thank you so much, Rachel, for doing your part, too! :) :) You're great, and I love your videos and I took SO much joy from your journey these last two years :)

[@LunaJoy]

Lemon and salt scrub tip is very good... I have tried it few weeks ago after listening you speak in other videos... And it worked! Thank you!

[@ileencobb6824]

The paper towels are a great idea. I am going to look for them.

[@ilovemylionheads]

Don’t know if this tip’s already been shared but if you’re worrying about smell or flies around your compost, try putting it in the freezer in a resealable container until it’s full or when you need to take it out!

[@davielawrence3773]

When you don't have a freezer: Buy one of the IKEA 365+ boxes with a silicone lid (the sell them in glass and plastic, I choose plastic for easier handling and because it will last me for years). It was a game changer, especially in summer 😍

[@MettePeleikis]

I love these types of videos so much. Thank you so much for sharing this and for inspiring so many people to be less wasteful. That's such beautiful use of your platform. Thank you!

[@cristinaflores-makeuplover]

I just love this...de started composting like a month ago, and I dont have a lot garbage to throw every day, it's just amazing. We luve in an apartment, so out compost needs to be in a clay pot and we dont have the worms. But man it.has.made such a difference. And any plastic that I get I try to save it on a plastic bottle to later donate as an eco - brick. Really organizing and traying not to produce so much garbage does a lot of good to the planet

[@ItsWillieGirl.1960]

Thanks again Rachel for another great video!! Stay well!!

[@izamassa4023]

Niceeeee Rachel! I have been watching you since the beginning of the channel, I confess I left for a while (our routines didn´t match anymore, you were always buying and I got into the zero waste vibe) but I am back, love this type of content more than that, I love that you are realized how important this cause is! I am sure your followers will notice that as well! Keep doing it girl! Kisses from Malta!!!

[@acrylophyart8736]

Wonderful and informative! I shall definitely be looking into usable paper towels as well as the beeswax paper. These aren’t as easy to come by in London but I believe amazon provide a few. Adore the lemon and salt cleaner! Watched your old video on it a while back and have used it since!❤️

[@kiwiquent]

Hey Rachel, sending you positive wishes 💓

[@sirenemily]

you are doing a wonderful job! lovely xx

[@21earlthepearl]

For your garden harvests, try the Stasher silicone reusable bags. That's what I use to store my carrots, green beans, and other veggies in the fridge from the garden. I also use them to freeze leftovers, or to pack snacks on the go. While the silicone bags aren't biodegradable, they can be washed in the dishwasher and reused many, many times.

[@andreamaldonado1529]

I love your channel ❤ I always learn something new 😊

[@rhianabrooke]

You asked for suggestions about storing veg. Ive tried the beeswax papers and just cant get used to them. What I do for my carrots and celery is use old pickle/mason/glass jars and store stackable sizes immersed in filtered water in those. With those reusable paper towels (I use them too) I wrap any veg that needs to stay crisp then place in my crisper. Everything from from lettuce to greens. I also invested in specialed veg storage containers (i try to get glass when possible). I dont know of you've heard of the Blue Apples, but they go in your crisper and help to trap the ripening gases that produce emits therefore preserving produce longer! They are great!

[@davielawrence3773]

You can also use old cloth kitchen towels instead of reusable "paper" towels, my granny does this for ages 😊

[@SonamPansari]

Never caught you this early! Super excited to watch it! You are an inspiration to say the least! 🧡🧡

[@SonamPansari]

I have to say usually I grow out of the channel but yours is like heading the direction I want to go in. I am trying to be more sustainable with you!🧡

[@elenapolenichkina6460]

Very good points! Also have been trying to find how to reduce the waste. Recently I started using for a kitchen sink 1 cup soda, 1tsp of cinnamon and few drops of any oil, I used orange. Very good cleanser and nice smell!)

[@likhi13]

You are inspiring me to go low waste😀 love your videos and your garden ❤️

[@isabel2589]

Great video! It's funny, I just realized now that I've watching you ever since before you had kids, and you've come such a long way. It feels like a different person, in terms of interests & co (beauty & make up, then vs homemaking and gardening, now). Not complaining, just noticing the difference! Have a great day!

[@relaxwithjdj4295]

Love these ideas! Just moving into a new place so I have a fresh start. Just got a grove box and going to start there.

[@racheltalbott]

Yes! Grove has a lot of great options! I still love their website!!

[@nikkivandervelde7629]

You’re such an inspiration to me Rachel, I’m moving in the same direction with reducing waste so I love these ideas and your videos are always beautiful 🥰

[@everydayjane3382]

Your videos are so inspirational! Just love them.

[@sharonc1326]

Rachel I especially love the coarse salt on a cut lemon idea! I’m going to try that on my cutting boards 🌸

[@racheltalbott]

You could even use the lemon juice for something else, and use the left over lemon for cleaning. Lemons are so useful.

[@LuxeScentStyle]

Loved all ur ideas ✌🏽

[@sxerosie]

Thank you for composting! Love the infused vinegar idea!

[@mgbriefcase899]

You are an amazing woman: creative, interesting with a lot of energy, and natural magnetism. I wonder if you know how many good things You do for many of us :) All Best!

[@michellea.makingmemoriesin2317]

Great ideas! I love these 😍

[@Shannonlee1985]

The beeswax wraps where what mid evil people used to store their food with. It’s a tried a true method. I also use the same pot simmer in my house, I ad a little vanilla to it though. The vanilla takes it over the top. I’ll definitely have to try some of your other suggestions. ☺️

[@nancygossin8698]

Hi there Rachel! I love this video! I have two tips for you; amazon sells reusable BPA-free baggies in various sizes to store things in your fridge or for lunches and such. They may be dishwasher safe but they may not, I’m not sure. Safe for your health and the planet! Also, and you can find these on amazon as well, if you don’t want to have to empty your compost everyday you can get a compost pail that has a charcoal filter and it won’t smell and won’t attract bugs! We’ve had one for years and can go a full week without having to empty our pail and without smelling it or seeing bugs around it. Hope this helps!

[@stephaniebouchard]

My biggest eco change this pandemic has been my bidet. Toilet paper was scarce at the beginning and now I just use so much less. I also have only been using real paper towels for gross messes and washcloths for wiping counters and things.

[@DansonforJoy]

Lovely video, Rachel! I’ll be watching this again in the future for another dose of motivation. 😁🌿👍

[@ashmcdazzled]

I never knew about the lemon and coarse salt for cleaning. I’m going to try that! Thanks!

[@idreamintrees1391]

So, admittedly...I am mildly excited about your Fall videos! ;-) Ok, really excited! And to see how your farm transitions into the next season :)

[@mrs.heidybocchi12]

Amazing videos and ideas 💕 thanks girl.

[@missgwills1856]

Some great ideas here ! Thanks for producing an interesting channel 👏🏻 look forward to your next episode x

[@stefaniecavicchia]

Would you be interested in doing a full depth video about your music studio setup? What equipment you have and how you’ve combined them? I’m working on my own mini studio setup and really like yours 😍

[@racheltalbott]

Yup. I can do that. =)

[@stefaniecavicchia]

Rachel Talbott thank you so much 🙌 I will be looking foreword to that.

[@simplemakes2486]

I love your tips ❤️

[@Planet4263]

Woww.....thanks for these amazing ideas

[@LoialCreative]

Marley's Monsters is another great shop for all things eco home! That's where we got our reusable paper towels and sponges. They have cute prints, too.

[@rhianabrooke]

Also, I want so badly to be as persistent and consistent as you! I want to follow these practices! Sometimes I feel so run down with my sons but I think its bc im not caring for myself.

[@readerisaleader6249]

Reusable cloth bags can be used for storing veggies in the refrigerator

[@adelekjosavik8504]

Loving this! Thank you for all the great tips❤️

[@praseedachebolu8869]

Just loved ur method of cleaning using biodegradable material Usually i use cloth bags for storing vegetables/fruits. Started trying this technique from july onwards and it is working🙂

[@erinsarin]

Awesome video Rachel, thank you for sharing this!

[@willow9719]

This is so nice. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@pragatichavan2347]

You could use cloth bags for fresh produce

[@pennilynlotts5138]

I completely love this video! If I could thumbs up it multiple times, I would! I am trying to do the same changes as well!

[@lailacox6495]

Love love love! Great ideas and tips. Thankyou!

[@davielawrence3773]

You can also switch off the top of your kitchen brush, so you don't have to buy a completely new one every few months and can just keep the handle 😊 Also: store your coffee in the fridge! The coffee will stay fresh way longer and won't use it's taste! Also, you can use some ground coffee as a smell neutraliser in the fridge. Just put some coffee (that you maybe don't like the taste of) in a small jar or bowl and keep it open in your fridge, it will absorb all the bad smells

[@tonyagoncalves7181]

Loved your videos! Can you do more homemade cleaning products. Thanks 🙏🏻

[@Nabiilahbun]

Learning so much from you. Thank you

[@brittneyarsenov6204]

I love your videos!

[@chocolatethunder645]

I highly recommend silicone Stasher bags in place of ziploc bags! I tried the beeswax wraps and just found them difficult to use.

[@racheltalbott]

Thank you for the idea!

[@awildandsimplelife]

Awesome idea Kayla 🙂

[@evaj.4399]

I love these yours videous. Thanks.

[@lauramarroquin4043]

I love your channel!!! ❤️❤️

[@willothewispl]

Been wanting to fo these things. Maybe I will actually get started now. Thank you for all the tips. God Bless.

[@ShanajayeandEric]

I luv everything! Just don’t know about the reusable paper towels...why not just use a hand towel? 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@kh417]

Shana and Eric right or a clean rag or cloth

[@racheltalbott]

Hey! I hear what you're saying. =) I think the biggest difference is these are compostable and hand towels often are not. =) The nice thing about a hand towel is that it is reusable, so definitely less wasteful, but maybe finding ones that are compostable is a good option over time =) xo

[@bilionilena8775]

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[@shelbsmcd1483]

I've been using towels and washcloths in place of paper towels, baby wipes and hand towels for years! Love it

[@aurorab5574]

Morganlefay microfiber is plastic

[@diarydaki]

Love learn your tips. Great video. Love from Portugal 🇵🇹😘 Maybe you can do a update video with you homemade cleaning products and tips

[@kathleenhsu6364]

Hey Rachel, I love all the garden, home, cleaning, routine, and less waste videos you post. I was just wondering if you have considered using stasher bags as a replacement for plastic Ziploc bag?

[@005lenka]

Those a fantastic ideas, have you got any ideas for natural frangrances for bathroom and a loo please?

[@MollysStory]

I just bought some beeswax wraps too! I hope they work well. I hate using plastic wrap as well.

[@susantaylor8507]

The wax paper is good for bowls to

[@lindamann5858]

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🖤💜 Love from Colorado 🍁🍁

[@mema321tw]

I LOVE THIS . THNAKS Rachel :)

[@papiyasarkar9117]

It's great because save our future generations and their pure earth .but Rachael too much miss your great productive morning routine. As college girl requests. 😎👍

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

awesome ideas

[@anazagmester5154]

Dear Rachel, could you share your laundry routine, how do you deal with stains, detergents etc? Tnx

[@swatipai168]

Love the cleaning tips they are so sustainable. I want to start composting but we have a lot more vege and fruits scraps than we can compost in a very tiny backyard. Also I am worried about having a rat infestation from all the food that’s rotting. How do you avoid that?

[@nishashah784]

Very nice

[@kimtbarnes]

Great stuff. Looking forward to some fall videos. Any harvest videos coming up from your beautiful garden?

[@jacquelinelun4049]

I heard you don't need beeswax wrap you just need plain cloth to absorb the moistures and the veggies will stay dry and fresh. moisture will cause bacteria growth then food will rot quicker. So just make a simple cloth bag will do. You can use any pattern you like for your grocery fridge bag.

[@yasminwalia]

use cotton bags for storing veggies

[@pbhh9125]

I'm not sure why youtube unsubscribed me from your channel :( and I didn't noticed it until a week ago! I am binge watching your videos and loving your garden, natural diys and everything you are doing! I am slowly but (I think kind of going well) surely growing some plants, herbs and strawberries in my small patio and balcony! But I can't seem to have success with lavender! It keeps drying and dying on me :( I've read it's bad to water it really frecuently, and also bad to let it go dry, so I am not sure what to do!! Do you have any TIPS TO GROW LAVENDER? I hope you can respond! I know you have a ton of comments and are busy, but I love everything you post! I've been following you for years and years!! you always inspire me and push me to be better! Thank you!!

[@anap2916]

What books do you recommend to read if we want to know more about essential oils, herbs, and low waste household. Great idea.

[@RedMONK_vr]

I stared making my own face cleanser ,the same as your hand soap,and I add essential oils that are good for the face

[@creativecheersoffashionlau7364]

I love to use beeswax wraps. They are very easy to make yourself and they keep your food fresh very well. Just teach people around you not to wash them with warm water. My mother in law soaked them in hit soap and those were destroyed totally after that.

[@chocolatethunder645]

Love these tips! I’ve been working on being a lot more sustainable as well. Any tips for someone who wants to compost, but can’t because we live in an apartment?

[@racheltalbott]

That's so awesome! I wish I started to think about composting back in our apartment, unfortunately I don't have experience with it, but I've heard of some interesting ideas from others. Try looking up "Composting In A Apartment" here on KZbin and see if there are any ideas that resonate with you! Thanks for watching! xo

[@samanthaz341]

I would look into local composting services if you’re dedicated! Most cities have a company that will allow drop offs for composting- usually costs some money but maybe worth looking in to!

[@oannadonisa7528]

Girl and the word here on KZbin has some nice apartment garden videos and she does composting on her balcony in LA. Love her videos 🤍 And I love Rachel’s videos 🤍💕

[@vandanaprasad1254]

Please suggest how to prepare tincture , apple cider vinegar and kombucha as step step by process. That will helpful thank you 🙏🏻

[@daphneerobert5611]

Hey Rachel! I was wondering if you had a document or a link that you could share that talks about essentials oils that are safe for cats and dogs :) Thank you ❤️