MINIMALISM | Everything I Bought in 2020 as a Sustainable Minimalist | Eco-Friendly Haul

In this video, I want to show you everything I bought in 2020. As a sustainable minimalist, I try to only buy what I need and also in the most sustainable way possible. So this is a haul, but not from one shopping day but from an entire year of intentional consumption.
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[@katherinep1010]

I, for one, would like to see a video about the things that came in for free. This one was very interesting.

[@ecofriendlia]

thanks for letting me know! I think I will record one about those things then :)

[@lorettacasillas6547]

Me too

[@lorettacasillas6547]

You inspire me to have only bought those few items in the whole year, that’s great! I think I’ll count my purchases for 2021. Thanks Lia👱‍♀️

[@Nina-cd6uw]

In September I started to track my finances, color-code them by good, bad, unusual and alright-but-avoid-generally and attempted a shopstop. I bought 17 new items of clothing since then, mostly second hand or ethical/sustainable brands, but still a fail. Now I have the wardrobe I want though, have not bought a single item of clothing all December and am continuing to battle my shopping addiction. Your videos really help me to get inspired whenever I feel drained by the stuff I still own that I already decluttered but can't get rid of responsibly right now and they help me have an image for my vision for my life. Also I have contemplated naturally dyeing my own clothes now and instead of selling it I will make the arms of my favorite too-hot-washed cardigan longer the same way you added a neckline to your pullover. You are one of the about 6 creators that heavily inspired all the goals I created and reached this year and I am thankful.

[@emilyjane7381]

The video I was waiting for!! 😊😊 have a good day

[@fromnewusa]

Lia, Think about writing a book. You definitely have enough thoughts on the subject. You would just need to re-watch your videos. And if you do, I want an autographed copy for my suggestion. LOL

[@ecofriendlia]

I really want to! And in tomorrow's video, I actually talk about that! So you suggesting this today was such an interesting coincidence 😉

[@miriamhavard7621]

WOW. I need to do stuff like this!!!! ☺️ Yes, do another video like this next year, and tell about how you sourced the free items.

[@aloluccak.8303]

Great video! I loved the things you bought. I bought this year more and more second hand and want to do that even more in 2021. Btw i love the pullover u decluttered. I am searching for one with this color for so long

[@mennie20]

Your lifestyle is so simple, I Love it.

[@rebekahgonzalez1103]

I almost brought a backpack myself this year for camping/hiking reasons but then I did some research on a bag I already own. Turns out it was designed in a way that the laptop compartment is waterproof and also meant to be used for a water camel! I was like well that worked out! I’ve been using it on my longer hikes ever since and have been happy with it.

[@ecofriendlia]

That sounds great! It is always so nice to rediscover things and find a way to be happy with what we already have. That happened to me this year with a sweater my boyfriend had decluttered a year ago (we just didn't have the time to bring it anywhere or sell it) and now I took it in to my wardrobe and love it ☺

[@xxinlisays]

Thank you for the inspiring video! 🙏🏻I'm interested to see your minimalist video regarding your skincare, bodycare and hair (including hair cuts) across the 4 different seasons~

[@katrinm9286]

I like your Videos and I see that your Channel is growing 😀

[@sabrinamo9003]

Ich will nächstes Jahr auch unbedingt dokumentieren, für was ich alles Geld ausgebe. Dann sehe ich auch gleich, welche materielle Dinge ich alles gekauft habe :) freue mich schon auf deine Videos in 2021!🥰

[@miriamhavard7621]

I'm enjoying this video.

[@cat_pb]

Thank you for the video!! Happy Holidays 🎄

[@ecofriendlia]

I am glad you liked it and wish you happy holidays and a good start in 2021!

[@MarielaMerino]

great video! this year I focused on shopping secondhand the most and have had a good experience so far. I am looking to continue that in 2021 😊

[@ecofriendlia]

Yes, Secondhand shopping has been such an amazing thing because I save money, it's way more eco-friendly and there are soo many things to choose from (at least if you have good secondhand shops or a good online marketplace ☺)

[@annettetaylor8992]

Those are the same winter boots I have an I love them! I like that they are little thicker than most barefoot shoes.

[@prettynsick]

What are the brand? I’ve been looking for boots like this.

[@recyclinggremlin6827]

Another wonderful video , thank you for inspiring me and so many others to live mindfully and take care of our belongings 💚

[@ecofriendlia]

thank you! I am glad I have so many people who enjoy watching these videos! this means so much to me :)

[@user-hq9ul9bk8b]

Your decluttered shorts story was funny Lia, but I fully understand you why they are still in your life. Sincerely hope whenever you are able to go by train to Mongolia. It is highly interesting - went some years back. A completely different life Mongoliens lead to us. Much love from Zurich.

[@ecofriendlia]

yes, I really hope I can visit Mongolia one day! I fell in love with the country by researching and also by looking at the pictures my boyfriend brought home since he was able to go because he left one month earlier than me and my son had planned to go :)

[@gailjlyons2000]

You are very inspiring! I would like to see what you've made

[@danslecerveaudunepsyuliana3073]

I am binging your videos for a several weeks already, thank you for being so inspiring. Please leave a video about your backpack and the name of a brand. Thank you!

[@ashjoma]

Hi, can you please do a video on what you would take with you if you were going on a short weekend trip and a long trip. What bag you would use and what you would pack and why Thanks

[@susantownsend7337]

I would like to see what you got for free please, may give me some ideas for myself. Loved this video ☺️

[@wellyano6964]

I would like to see what you give people as gifts. I avoid giving gifts as much as possible because it creates an obligation for people to buy me things that I end up having to declutter. Buying for kids is the worst because I end up just buying plastic junk. They love it but I hate buying it. There are only so many times i can give them books. Would be interested to hear your thoughts and advice.

[@ecofriendlia]

I completely understand how you feel about this! I struggle with giving gifts to adults as well, mostly I try to give eatables or something I know they want... Or time together or some sort of gift card... For kids, I love books as gifts, also time together but small kids don't really get that concept... And also wooden toys or sustainable clothes. I also really try to avoid buying plastic toys for kids because they often break fast, make annoying noises and are not really good for developing creative and independent playing skills☺ but I don't have a real solution either...

[@spingirl8240]

Buying used electronics seems more to be "penny wise and pound foolish". Yes, upgrading your iphone as soon as the new one comes out is silly, but buying used often means you only get the 1/2 life left in it. I do buy new*, however, the stuff is run into the ground and beyond before I buy another new item. *It's nuanced, I make a once in a blue moon exception of well built, vintage items picked up for almost nothing at thrift stores, like my almost brand new used early 60's blender, which will last past doomsday.

[@ecofriendlia]

I totally understand! I have a new phone and laptop but I have never regretted buying a secondhand camera. But I think it really depends on the item, where you buy it from, if you get a warranty (I have a one year or something warranty on my camera) and which risk you are willing to take ☺

[@charlottebellenge419]

My e-reader was second hand, also an item i think is perfectly ok to buy second hand and i got a lot of books from the previous owner for free 😊

[@taramok6056]

I have a second hand phone and I love it and it works well. However it was a phone that came out pretty recently so it should have quite few more years in it

[@Blue-pb7kz]

I've had my second hand smartphone for 3 years now and going strong! And I paid about 1/3? of the price of a new equivalent phone - so unless a new smart phone was going to last 9+ years I'm pretty happy :) I only needed to add an extra memory card to make it perfect. The thing is just that, as long as everyone else is constantly ugrading their phones, there just going to be a big supply of near-new electronics - and as long as there's any life left in them at all, isn't it best for the planet to use as much up of it as possible?

[@tamara5082]

Do you make a mood/vision board for the way you want to look/what kind of clothes you want to buy?

[@inogator]

I feel compelled to rant about subdivisions of minimalist. A sustainable minimalist is literally twice as much then what is needed. I was wondering why we don't use acronyms but s&m means a whole different thing. Any rate thank you for the video!

[@christinaoldham6614]

Lia, may I ask what district of Berlin you live in? And what the name of the park is where you filmed your walk recently? I was born and raised in the city and my husband and I are likely to return and settle there once we can travel again...

[@alonememe]

I would love to see free stuff video.

[@kyleehill694]

Do you use any sort of bullet journal or have you thought about using one? I would be really intrigued to hear your thoughts!?✨

[@ecofriendlia]

I have used something like a bullet journal before, just not as planned out and even more day to day than the average bullet journal. I liked it way better than a traditional planner but have stopped using it this year because there was just not enough to plan... Usually, I like to just have things in my head but I go back to to-do lists and my notebook whenever I have a lot on my plate I tend to forget ☺

[@val6937]

Electronic items, I always buy new

[@user-hq9ul9bk8b]

So do I. Greetings from Switzerland.

[@ecofriendlia]

I can totally understand that! For cameras, I have realized that there are a lot of good secondhand options if you go with an experienced and professional seller, but I understand everybody that decides to buy every electronic device new :)

[@pinkcarrot7210]

I keep missing the make of her backpack! Can anyone tell me what it is please? Thanks!

[@ecofriendlia]

It's by wayks, a sustainable start-up from Berlin. And there is a link to the shop in the description of my most recent video ☺️

[@nemethkatalin8534]

Have you considered cloud storage? If yes, but still decided on hard drives, why?

[@ecofriendlia]

Yes, I just want to have two copies of everything. So I have the same file on two hard drives and stored in the cloud. Because I want to be safe for every scenario and if I lost one of the hard drives it could take much too long to download a file depending on what it is I need... Maybe it's a bit extra but it is the safest and best solution for now ☺

[@status101-danielho6]

The upside of cloud storage is also their downside: they synchronize files and folders. So a file that’s accidentally deleted in a local drive also gets deleted in the cloud.

[@tfuntowatch]

I understand the desire to buy second hand, but buying used earphones is not recommendable cause you may get ear infection from the person who used it.

[@ecofriendlia]

That's why I said they were not used and they were also still in original packaging 😉

[@TB-qy1et]

Ich würde Dich ja so gerne mal Schwyzerdütsch sprechen hören 🙂 Liebe Grüße aus Süddeutschland

[@sallyw.2204]

Ich dachte sie kommt aus Schweden? 🙈

[@neta565]

@@sallyw.2204 She is Swiss!😊

[@luzciernagafull]

do the video of the things that has come to you for free :) please!

[@ecofriendlia]

thanks for letting me know! I think I'll do one :)

[@shahilagh]

Mug is household?

[@ecofriendlia]

Which mug? ☺

[@samirgrayson32]

Very nice 😍💋 💝💖♥️❤️

[@rocioa.9858]

Your video is very good, the only thing I am a person who loves to hike and travel, and of course I cannot use only one backpack, I have 2, one of 20 liters for 1 day and another of 40 liters for several days or weeks, both Ospreys. I don't like your backpack because it is not comfortable on the back or shoulders and it does not have a strap on the hips to distribute the weight. For the rest, I love your things, but watch out for the health of your back.

[@ecofriendlia]

I am glad you like the videos! My backpack actually has a hip strap and a very comfortable bag, but since it is modular I can take everything off or put it on ☺️ I love hiking and traveling too so it was important for me to have a padded and adjustable system for my shoulders, back and distribution of the weight ☺