monthly ZERO WASTE habits I ACTUALLY do (and you can too if you want to)

[@SustainablyVegan]

Happy earth day friends! As part of my commitment to the earth 100% of the income from today's sponsors (noted in the time stamps) will be donated to climate change organisations with an specific focus on Indigenous communities, the original gatekeepers of the earth and those most affected by climate change. Enjoy xx Choose love new campaign with Earth Rise studio: instagram.com/p/CN9fkkGlcmr/

[@Ally-ug3nq]

Looking lovely 😍😍😍 - As usual so much passion😎🤗😚

[@eightybananas4515]

Earth Day = dressing up for the occasion , I like it! A couple mentions: I bought the pen that you aways use in your videos (but in banana yellow for obvious reasons 😉) and I adore it. It use it at work all day (I’m in healthcare) and it’s that little something during the day that forces me to really focus on each item that I write. Which is great because I’m noting medical codes or verifying a birthdate when I work on patients. Important stuff that I cannot get wrong! Lol. Also “Lilikoi Hawaii” had a video a few years ago detailing how she cleans her mensural cup and I learned from her that you can let it rest in a jar with hydrogen peroxide for a couple of days then give it a quick wash, plop it back in its bag and it’s ready for the next month. ✅. Thx for another great video! (Interesting books selections btw 👍)

[@sheepdog9631]

Best way to help is to stay local, buy local, make local, grow local. Dont ever buy anything from Amazon. Dont buy anything from China (who use slave Uyghur labor).

[@booksandbroadway]

Just started the video and I'm sure I'll have more thoughts but first, that dress!?!?!? Stunning! Edit: I highly recommend Clue for period tracking. I've been using it for years and it definitely helps me be more in tune with my cycle because I can track more than just bleeding so I can see when in the month I have acne, discharge, digestion issues, etc.

[@josie2956]

AGREED

[@SustainablyVegan]

ahhhh ok I will try Clue out! THANK YOU! and thankssss it's a vintage dress I actually got in 2018 at a clothes swap! today felt like the perfect day to wear it haha

[@lynseycobden203]

Another vote for Clue!

[@baidykle1]

For those who can't afford to pay (and free pack of Clue is too little), there's also Flo. Similar app. Still quite a few things available without paying (although that is changing slowly also, I noticed).

[@naomifreya1481]

I also highly recommended clue, I love it. It's very reliable, and just helps me to be prepared mentally and physically x

[@FilipinaHomemaker]

Uhm...but first, let's talk about that dress.

[@jennifer6278]

So cute

[@mischaivy]

Loveeeee

[@michaelafischer6177]

Sooooo beautiful!! Immy looks amazing.

[@riawhetstone3725]

Tip worth sharing: timers on your outlets/powerstrips 😁 Your devices don’t need to be charging overnight, the entire night. I just set mine for 3-6 hours, depending on how much I used it throughout the day. Chargers also continually drain energy even when they’re not attached to a device. My husband didn’t believe that last bit until we plugged it into a voltage reader

[@annemalabanan7292]

Hi Immy! I’m from the Philippines. Happy Earth Day! 🌏Thank your for making these videos. Sadly yes, we really experience the drastic effects of climate change. Typhoons are getting stronger and stronger. Those who are not fortunate enough are really the ones who suffer the most because of these changes. 😞

[@Epyphanies]

Straight up, the dress looks amazing on you! so fresh and glowing )!

[@marieflinchbaugh3326]

i really appreciate your switch to emphasize intersectionality

[@merel882]

Actually a book recommendation to you: Winners take all: the elite charade of changing the world by Anand Giridharadas. It is about billionaire philantropy, economic inequality and (mostly indirectly) sustainability. It has really opened my eyes! :)

[@SustainablyVegan]

wow this sounds like a perfect read, thanks so much for the suggestion!

[@peabodysees]

Happy Earth Day, Immy! I so enjoy your channel. We have got to start pickling and I'm glad you included that in this video. We love pickled everything and need to start doing our own (rather than finding new and wonderful ways to reuse the plethora of glass jars we continue buying!).

[@sonjasch3970]

Your makeup looks sooo good! Can you make a video about sustainable makeup?

[@Meinvt]

I signed up for the goclimate offset with your link. It seemed a good thing to do for Earth Day. I ended up producing 49% of an average American but it was still so much! But the complete offset was fairly inexpensive and the projects look good. I have solar panels and produce 100% of my household electricity over a year (we feed it back into the grid, but I keep track), garden, have a decent diet (not vegan, but mostly local and mostly unprocessed locally grown) but I have a terrible long commute in a private gas car.

[@volhan.p.9722]

I saw comments about Flo period app. It's an app from Belarusian creators. When Belarusian protests started last summer and people got hurt by police, women became main power of protests and Flo gave free access to the app for Belarusian women. They are amazing. I am Belarusian too, but live in Russia and have Russian phone number and money card, but I did switch my period app to the Flo because of their support. And police came to their office in Minsk and threatened them because of their support of Belarusian women. This is definitely example when you vote with your money. IT sector in Belarus received a lot of damage from government for active support of peaceful protests. A lot of people got hurt badly and arrested and tortured.

[@marycharlebois6627]

JUST GOTTA SAY... all of us gathered here on Immy’s channel are unique and different, and we all hail from distant corners of the earth BUT... the one thing we have in common is that we are respected protectors and guardians of this Earth that we love so much!! On this day and everyday, as we celebrate and share our low waste lifestyles, let us unite and continue to take action for the betterment of this planet and its people. Ha’amiya (thank-you) Immy for leading and inspiring us! Ha’amiya Immy’s community for having strength in our collective numbers, and for honouring our commitment to living that selfless, compassionate, earth lovin’ life. 🌎🌿🌻🌲💦. PS - Immy... fabulous dress and uber-cool hat!! They are totally you 🥰

[@juliaisagoodwitch]

I’m currently reading Youth to Power: Your Voice and How to Use It. I’m finding it really really helpful and informative about how to take collective action.

[@amandablaisdell1959]

Just got a subscription to GoClimate thanks to you. I've been wanting to do something like this for awhile but wasn't sure which company was best. Thank you!

[@hannahjordan6935]

Happy earth day! Your videos are so inspirational! I'd really love to see a weekly outfits video, I know it isn't ur usual content but I know you cleared a lot of your wardrobe out and would love some inspiration for a capsule type wardrobe as a lot of others I have seen don't stick to it very well, many thanks x

[@mistri144]

for mending clothes i recommend Repair what you wear on instgram. They also have a website (i think) with very nice and easy to follow tutorials.

[@marycharlebois6627]

Yes... for sure... I agree 💯. I’m a high school sewing teacher from 🇨🇦, and I always recommend “Repair What You Wear” when people ask for an online resource. The instructors are seasoned pros... they really know their stuff and they are very encouraging. What I like best about them is that they are not intimidating to beginners. They keep it simple and offer the basics. Also, they teach mending/repairing by hand, which is feasible and practical for most people 🧵🪡. Great recommendation Mistri! Happy Earth Day to you 🌎😃🌿🌸

[@krymsonshenk6050]

Thanks for the recommendation

[@FrootKat]

I use Flo for monthly tracking, it’s a couple of quid one off payment and it lets you know which phase of your cycle you’re in too and has little bits of advice for how to optimise each one.

[@Cachetona777]

What do you suggest on how to be sustainable, with the care of pillows? Since it’s usually suggested to change our pillows. While on subject, what about mattresses?

[@debbiecrochiere2182]

Hi Arleth , What I do with my pillows is periodically I spray them with vinegar water and throw them in the dryer for half hour or so. I feel as though that freshens them up and kills dust mites. If you don’t have a dryer you can spray with vinegar water and set them in the sunlight that to will kill dust mites. For our mattress, I encased it in a mattress cover to prevent dust mites from getting in. I periodically wash it but in between on sheet changing day I spray the mattress with vinegar water and let it air dry then I vacuum the top of the mattress before putting fresh sheets on. Also it’s good to turn your blankets down every day to air out your mattress before making you bed. I do all this because my husband has allergies and it helps. Hope you find this helpful.

[@marieblizkovska8155]

Hi Immy, I’ve been watching your videos for years! You are such an inspiration! Could you do a video about books you’ve read about climate change and sustainability? I know you might have already done this but an updated version of this would be so helpful. Which books do you recommend starting with? Thanks!!

[@savanah2775]

I use the Flo period tracker

[@delythedwards7103]

Love your channel. Your voice is so calming and you are incredibly inspiring. A small correction - Australia is massive but has a much smaller population (25 million) than the UK (66 million).

[@MMEF2513]

Thank you, as an Aussie I had to do a double take when Immy said that!!

[@SustainablyVegan]

Thank you for educating me! Appreciate it - that was a silly moment from me

[@ninahartwig8064]

Your dress is gorgeous!! Very Spring!!

[@gabyiskewl7678]

For period tracking apps I suggest Flo! It’s pretty accurate despite my irregular periods and it’s free :D I find that it also helps me keep track of patterns in my cycle and pin point when I have problems :)

[@noemie4747]

for my menstruation i use clue, have been using it for 5/6 years and it's really good!

[@GinaHouse]

Happy Earth Day, Immy! Loved this video. Thank you so much for sharing all of this information. So inspiring! Also, you look amazing in that dress. Super pretty! So many hugs! xoxo :D

[@anniexo3179]

Happy Earth Day!! I always enjoy your videos and they give me so many good ideas that I can implement into my life and routines. I have such a long way to go on my sustainability journey still but definitely making progress 🥰

[@heyajoy]

Happy earth day! Ah! your hat is so cute. Looks fantastic on you

[@brittany7288]

I hadn’t heard of Treedom before and it sounds so awesome! Also, I use Flo (the free version) for tracking my period and it works for me. Clue looks really good too though.

[@waterloobicycleworks]

Thanks for another great video! Would be cool if you had Goodreads lists of books you’ve read and want to read. I would love to see that!

[@bookishdaydreams4993]

I would love to hear your thoughts about any of the books you mentioned after you've read them!

[@marycharlebois6627]

Me too!! I always have big ambitions of reading everything that is recommended to me, but I’m limited by time and work commitments. Learning indirectly through others really works for me. Thanks for your comment... I too would love to hear Immy’s thoughts on these books and what she was able to learn from them. Happy Earth Day to you Bookishdaydreams, hope you can enjoy a book in the sunshine today 🌎🌞📚

[@bookishdaydreams4993]

@@marycharlebois6627 Thank you, and the same to you!

[@eileahfrye-edmonds413]

Happy earth day lovelies! I adore videos like this and it makes me recognize the sustainable things I do myself. Thank you for always making amazing videos! 💜

[@HeyItsBonnieBee]

I'm only seconds in but wanted to say Hi Immy and love that dress on you! Your videos have been so inspiring for me. :)

[@SustainablyVegan]

ah THANK YOU! appreciate it xxxx

[@mariadesantiago8696]

I just wanted to drop in and say I love your channel!

[@juditszucsova5682]

I would be really interested how exactly you wash your clothes by hand. Which detergent or soap you use. And just in general the whole process. Also can you recommend a sewing course?❤️ Thanks

[@millh4381]

Could you please do a video on hand washing your clothes?

[@andrealubberts6554]

I love your channel:) Thank you for taking the time to share all this valuable information!

[@nonamenojane]

Hey Immy, great video. Ive been enjoying this series. Just wanted to drop a line out there about cycle tracking apps. Ive tried several and the one I like best is Clue. I use the free version but there is a paid one too. Its easy, straightforward, doesnt put fertility as the central focus, and is pretty customizable. Its freaky accurate for period predictions. I also sort of like Eve but it has a lot of ads and less ability to cuatomize.

[@josie2956]

Immy you look amazing in that dress! Happy Earth day every day!

[@SustainablyVegan]

Happy Earth Day!! Thank you so much for your lovely words xx

[@andreapike3434]

All allotments in and around my city have closed their waiting lists as there are just too many people who want to rent or buy an allotment. It makes me feel sad that I'm not even able to rent a little piece of land to grow some plants.

[@danieladominguez5861]

Great info in this video! And that dress is absolutely stunning 🌷🌼

[@VeeraLuu]

I personally use the Clue app for tracking and I have nothing negative to say about it!

[@rike2858]

Hi Immy! I really like your videos and this is no exception, but that tip about washing your underwear in cold water is something you maybe could reevaluate. As someone who frequently goes to the gynecologist, I have very often been told to wash my underwear as hot as I can in order to prevent bacterial and yeast infections. Otherwise they can become a breeding ground for bacteria. Anyways, happy late earth day :)

[@JessyJBob]

I'm part of a workplace pension but my workplace decide which provider they use and won't change it. 😔

[@ahsokatano8317]

That flower dress just makes me so happy😍🌷

[@allieennis2310]

Would love to hear of a few climate change books you've read in past where you have felt yourself get wrapped up! Need more for my list 😄

[@orpheliaolivia]

I absolutely recommend the app drip for menstrual tracking: it's open source, free, stores the data locally and doesn't sell it (which most apps do) Also, it isnt gendercoded, which is very refreshing

[@Seeyouin25years]

I've been using the cracking app Clue and I think it's really great!

[@amypatriciaa]

I agree! Clue honestly made things so much easier

[@mmirandaxx]

Thank you for the book recommendations, immediately putting all 3 on my reading list :)

[@FrootKat]

This dress is just absolutely perfect on you 👌👌👌

[@keira...]

A great fictional book where the setting is in the future when we're scrambling to fix climate change because we didnt care for too long is When We Wake. Definitely one of my all time favorite books!

[@ariilynton-smith1256]

i’ve been using the Clue app to track the menses it’s pretty cool

[@lindseylazo423]

i wonder if there is a US version of Treedom? :) It seems like a lovely program!

[@tegangrindlay2613]

Looove love love all your videos ❤️

[@heathermerrigan9483]

Clue period tracker app is awesome

[@ronjas]

The best way to track your period (and fertile window) is DEFINITELY with Daysy! It measures your tempature every morning and you learn sooo much about your cycle 🌻

[@jillian5086]

Australia is geographically huge but with a population of about 25 million. Lots of the land is desert.

[@SustainablyVegan]

My bad! Thanks for letting me know

[@sarahsummers207]

Australia’s massive but the population is less than half of the UK’s 😂. I’d love to know more about saving! Here in Aus we have something called a ‘super’ where we are given a % on top of our salary to go into a pension. Then you can add more if you want, any aussies reading this I’d love any tips 🌼🥰

[@lomset9494]

Your dress is fire!! 🔥🔥🔥 (In a climate neutral and eco-friendly way obvs) 💖🌍

[@short-haulcc3341]

~🌸💕THE DRESS💕🌸~

[@warriormonk2611]

We're still waiting for the dance montage! 😁😁

[@marycharlebois6627]

hey nexusvirture... your friend must really be into the funky cool dance scene, eh? Your comments spark life and I love them! 😂

[@g7eit]

Love your videos x

[@taylahsmith2189]

Can we have some commotion for the dress 😍 Love your videos so much!

[@AthynVixen]

Interesting.point re handwashing. I don't have a washing machine or access to laundrette especially during lockdowns. I have been forced to handwash all my items and I have found with underwear especially pants even good quality items have tended to wear holes in way quicker than I would have liked and so items last shorter than they would if placed in a washing machine - which is probably a lower temperature (always washed at 30 since thats what my mother always did) and much less friction caused by scrubbing. Know how you feel about replacing those large items.. we lived years without a fridge and still don't have a washing machine due to the high cost..sad to see you had those issues over the pandemic.. we had to go months without use of a shower or water in the bathroom due to a rat damaging our pipes so know the hell of inconvenience

[@ohkay2090]

I use the app Clue. It was so accurate this month- I was crying while reading and email and checked my app - "your period starts tomorrow!" 🤣

[@xPrincessJellyfishx]

Omg your outfit! You look so cute

[@robyn3083]

Your hair is so gorgeous!

[@ExLibris-Alys]

Treedom is a fantastic idea!

[@evahannerzschmidtke4181]

Hi Immy. Thank you for another inspiring video. Just a quick message to check if you've looked at Fair Finance guide. We recently switched banks and I think that this is something really worthwhile for those who have opportunity. The whole process about interest, who the bank lends money to and so forth is just so different and inspiring. This is a change that once you've made it, really makes a difference for many years. Our Swedish bank is called Ekobanken and I really recommend it.

[@marycharlebois6627]

HI Eva... I’ve not heard of the Fair Finance Guide before. Is it specific to Sweden or does it contain general info that would be relevant in other countries? I’m from 🇨🇦 and I really should look into switching my bank. Hope you are having a great weekend with lots of relaxation, 🌞... and fika ☕️

[@ewhabojagi678]

Wow. I'm a zero waster, too. Nice to meet you.반가워요.👍😉

[@mihaelaborodin8878]

Check out Flo , i use it for years and is never wrong 😁❤️

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Hi Emmy great video. yes Earth day is everyday.❤

[@raspberrytelly]

This comment is extremely relevant to the topic and does not simply exist to boost your engagement - also I appreciate this video

[@mxrored]

I use Clue, and have done for years. I love it cause it's trans-inclusive which is great 😊

[@mbrady199]

Don't believe everything you read. Make sure you're reading from other perspectives as well as from your own.

[@sahitimalyala6974]

It's so nice to see you in something other than grey 😂❤️ you should wear more colours more often!!

[@marycharlebois6627]

YEASS 💯... colours and prints exude good energy and positive vibe... they enhance one’s natural beauty and glow to the max. I love your comment sahiti... I’m with ya, friend 🥰

[@janetstonerook4552]

I share Immy's preference for dark clothing. But I enjoy charcoal gray instead of lighter gray. However, I find an occasional splurge on some more colorful item or print is a nice change. That flowered frock is smashing!

[@dancegreen333]

I like to use Clue to track my period. It's simple to use and has gender neutral graphics so it is inclusive for all people that get periods. :)

[@bridgetmcgrath3964]

❤️

[@jackiecee7575]

👍👍🇨🇦

[@ravenwilson7979]

You are so beautiful :)

[@n-matter305]

I wish I could get all this products here in South America :¨(