my ✨FAVORITE✨ zero waste & sustainable swaps for 2022 (that are not water bottles & straws)

[@lydiajoystuart4082]

A sustainable period routine is a game changer!!! I love not having to wonder if I need to buy more pads before my next cycle.

[@girljustDIYit]

Same! It saves so much stress knowing that you already and always have all you need. Been so many times that I had like only one tampon or pad left and all stores already closed.. Sucks so much. Only wins when it comes to sustainable period products, truly!

[@Lolly74079]

I switched to the cup plus the underwear after watching these videos about 6 months ago. It's saved me so much money, so much stress (the only thing I get stressed about is washing the underwear as I don't have a washing machine in my flat yet) and I feel so much more comfortable. I also love not worrying about running out too. Being caught short was the worst

[@Lolly74079]

@Liz Gabriel Period underwear might be a good idea. Black pairs fully pass as regular underwear with a slightly different fabric so they can be thrown in with regular dark washing (at least my Primark ones can). If you buy them from a physical store like Primark, you can easily buy them while out with friends instead of having a parcel intercepted. You can also pair either a light or heavy flow pair with pads on heavy days if you want to reduce waste but also need to keep appearances up if she buys supplies for you. EDIT: You're not supposed to use fabric conditioner with period underwear, I think it either wears them down quicker or ruins them. I'm not really sure which I'm really sorry you had that awful reaction. I know some people don't like the idea of the reuseable pads due them finding the idea of having to store the used pads in their bag (one of the reasons I didn't pick them actually) or rinsing them, but calling another person disgusting for using them is completely different and horrible.

[@lydiajoystuart4082]

@Liz Gabriel I would also recommend period underwear. I haven't used them personally but my female best friend swears by them. They are easier to use and I believe can be washed in a washing machine. There are a couple different brands out there. I'd encourage you to do some research. I am so sorry to hear that you were having such a bad experience. That's really tough. It's hard to hear criticism from loved ones. Also don't be discouraged about not being able to use a cup I’ve never worn a tampon and I tried to make the cup work and it didnt work.

[@caitlindekker3088]

@@Lolly74079 I recently watched a tik tok saying if you can help it, don't use fabric conditioner/softener ever. But more importantly never to use it with workout and other clothes because it takes away the absorbing aspect which is definitely why you wouldn't want to use it with a period product.

[@cristinaalexe7454]

There is a sustainable swap that doesn't get much attention: all those disposable glasses cleaning wipes that are individually wrapped can be swapped for a microfiber cloth and a tube of cleaning solution

[@andreamartineau1197]

Straight up dish soap and a soft dish towel work great too!

[@EfHaichDee]

The American Optometric Association recommends dish soap. You can bank that tip too because it will change your life ;)

[@valeriehayne]

people buy that stuff? the cloth and cleaning solution are the basics you get when you buy your glasses in my country.....

[@opeheymonarch9513]

@@valeriehayne yeah same, that's all i've ever had

[@sleepygrle6738]

That’s what my family has ever done, the cloth came with our glasses for free so we never saw the point buying the extra stuff when dish soap is cheaper too lol

[@catnipaddict88]

My sustainable period routine is a LIFESAVER. Honestly here in the USA we’re so privileged, I’m literally buying sets of these and sending to my home country of Cuba!

[@alwayslookingup70]

That’s so sweet of you to do!

[@shreyasinghhernandez6082]

I started a nonprofit called Periods for the People that does this at scale- would love to connect!

[@macielcorrea5291]

Eso!!!!!

[@mmmmmmolly]

Some of the supermarkets in my town started making bundles of fruit or veggies that are very ripe, a bit beaten up or have a few brown spots, they put them in a bag in the reduced section and it's a good adea i think, better than doing nothing. You can get a huge bag of mixed fruit or veggies at a low price, and i use the fruits that are very ripe in baking or chop them up and freeze them. Same for veggies, if I don't use them up i freeze them. My country is quite behind on the sustainability stuff, we're barely just figuring out sorting our trash. But at least it's a step.

[@samwestminster9135]

Same! Get about 80% of my fruits/ vegetables AND I save so much money Only down side is the plastic bags they use for this

[@emilyv9741]

We have a cute little station that has “cutie” oranges from bags that were ripped open, and single bananas for free, a healthy snack for adults and kids alike to make shopping a little bit better. All it took was a letter to the produce manager because I noticed they were throwing away singles of fruit, and it’s a great advertisement bonus for moms shopping with kiddos

[@freerangeeggs6442]

Woolworths (big Australian supermarket chain) has a really cutely advertised system like this called "the odd bunch" where all the whacky fruits and veggies are sold for way cheaper even though they're still perfect to eat!

[@presleecarson532]

Y’all are awesome keep being you Walmart or any stores need to get it together don’t use plastic that’s simple

[@BlondeQtie]

my supermarket does the same. in the beginning, it was good. like 20 bananas for 1€. now they put moldy stuff with 20% off ☹️

[@alexmcginness8859]

My menstrual cup is one of the best swaps I’ve ever made. I save SO MUCH MONEY because I no longer buy pads/tampons. As someone who has used tampons, I love it. Highly highly recommend.

[@chelseyaustin6015]

yes! I have 3 so I never have to buy tampons again! 1-suitcase/travel 2-work 3-home

[@BlondeQtie]

why are you all saving so much money? i paid 2,50€ in germany per month roughly, that’s barely 30€ a year. a cup costs between 15 and 30€. i do have one, i buy a new one every 5 years roughly. but 30€ a year is NOT something i would call „saving so much money“.

[@73cidalia]

@@BlondeQtie I guess it depends on where you live. I have heavy periods that require tampons AND heavy flow pads, and I spend about $20 Canadian a month ($240 a year).

[@tiaramisu10]

My uni gifted us girls reusable period products cause they knew with our student budget we couldn’t afford to try them all out! Thought of you and your period routine so i decided to try a reusable period underwear. I’m gonna buy another one and never turning back!!! They’re the bestt

[@bonniea8189]

That is so freaking awesome! Good on your uni for that

[@egirl274]

Hang drying clothes also protects the fibers, and will help our clothes last longer. Dryers are very hard on clothes and weaken them faster.

[@dariazhukovska9207]

I live in Ulraine and I don't think I've ever seen a real dryer in my entire life, even in the shop😅 they are really not necessary:)

[@BlondeQtie]

I live in Germany and I have NEVER seen a dryer in a home of any of my friends before 2022. We usually hang dry. It’s so much cheaper and easier to maintain 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@73cidalia]

@@dariazhukovska9207 What do you do in the winter? Hang indoors?

[@dariazhukovska9207]

@@73cidalia yes, one load of laundry fits perfectly on the drying rack:)

[@freddyelevethinkal783]

TUBAL LIGATION and daily birth control pills are crucial measures that people should talk to their doctor. You should NOT get PREGNANT or get someone PREGNANT if you truly worry about the ENVIRONMENT or CLIMATE CHANGE. Use Daily birth control pills and protection. Saying you use paper straws or only have 1 child or drive an Electric car shows you are not being true and essentially a FAKE Environmentalist or nature lover. Do it not out of pressure but if you want to do the right thing as someone who cares about the Environment.

[@moirametanoia9795]

I actually LOVE letting my clothes dry out in the sun! They have such a nice outside smell to them - like smelling flowers as a child and giggling to yourself. And they don't ever feel crusty or anything! It also depends on the day! Sandstorms are fun in Texas, so i've had the adventure of figuring out what an itchy shirt REALLY feels like 🤣

[@huffleproud7171]

It blew my mind to realize I could just pack silverware in my lunch box when I left the house for work

[@anna-michellethivierge6004]

I tend to be more conscious about keeping track of them too 😆

[@stephaniec.8415]

You can also keep a set in your desk :) I bought a reusable travel kit (could’ve made my own but the travel container is really handy) and it’s definitely been helpful!

[@MrsRepairTech]

I had this moment, too! I also just keep a regular bowl and cup at work for coffee and dumping food into before reheating. And I keep a stash of instant oatmeal and soups in case I don't have time to pack a lunch. :)

[@kellymartinson5803]

I have a fork in my purse lol

[@katzchenschatzchen6751]

Hahaha I dont understand why I always was the one who brought that up ... Its pretty common where I live

[@ellaronci2703]

Ive been using Thinks and a Diva cup for a little over a year now, and im NEVER going back, honestly works so well, super comfortable and easy. highly HIGHLY recommend

[@thegirlontheboat1250]

I also switched to the cup and period panties over a year ago and I just wanted to second this to encourage anyone who is thinking about either to try it! I have found my periods to be so much more comfortable (I hate the plasticky feeling of pads/ a lot of tampons were uncomfortable for me). Also I haven't had to put all of that money into disposable products!

[@StillJess-wg6yb]

Thanks for the recommendation Ladies. What about a liner? To use daily? Any suggestions or no way around this?

[@sarah-s9y8b]

Same! I need to get some Thinx as well! But I've had a diva cup for a few years and reusable pads for about a year. Never going back. And in fact in moments where I've had to use emergency disposable items, I've hated it and have felt like it's more of a drag. Lol

[@lightwarrior11]

Yes!! I use my diva cup during the day and sleep in thinks at night. (Of course you can sleep in a diva cup or wear thinks all the time… it’s just personal preference and what works for me). Never going back to disposables!!

[@lightwarrior11]

@@StillJess-wg6yb you could try cloth pads/liners.

[@cassienester1187]

I had such a double win the other day... I found stasher bags ON CLEARANCE at my local grocery store. So I got an awesome reusable option and saved something from landfill AND got an amazing deal on it! So I guess that's more of a triple win 🏆 😁

[@Anna_ForFutureAdventures]

I totally get the "shopping locally is empowering" feeling! I am always so excited when I find stuff grown locally 😍😍😍

[@stephaniec.8415]

I bought silicone mats, Misto, Stasher, and have made so many other just sustainably minded purchases because of your channel. Here’s to saving the planet even more in 2022 🥳 although where I live doesn’t have recycling I’ve got my household putting our recyclables in a big reusable bag and I take it to work/friends homes that have recycling. I also take food scraps (which I store in a Stasher bag lol) to a friends yard to compost. It’s not easy being green but I always appreciate your content ☺️

[@girljustDIYit]

Just wanted to say: you are doing great! 👏 Comments like these really inspire me :)

[@stephaniec.8415]

@@girljustDIYit thank you

[@stormymai6252]

I’m so excited because I’m literally starting out the new year by moving out of my parents and into an apartment with some friends on January 1st. My roommates aren’t currently living as low waste as I am but they are willing to change some things like soaps and toilet paper! We’re also looking for second hand furniture and decorations for our place before buying brand new things too

[@girljustDIYit]

Congrats on the new place! I think Gittemary has a video on zero waste with roommates or something, definitely check that out if you want some more inspiration!

[@stormymai6252]

@@girljustDIYit Thank you! Haha I absolutely will be checking that video out again. I also find it helpful that my roommates are already curious about living more low waste so there’s some things that they’ll be more open about!

[@radmochi7495]

Congrats on your new step in life! Also, shopping for second hand furniture is the most funnest thing ever , like you really never know what you'll find (:

[@girljustDIYit]

@@stormymai6252 Sounds like you chose awesome friends to live with! :) One thing that I am really proud of is that most of my (now ex-)roommates didn't know vegetarian/vegan foods could be just as delicious as meaty and cheesy foods when we first lived together, but came to appreciate it because they would see what I did and I would often cook for them. When I visited my old home last year the fridge was 95% vegetarian and mostly vegan. Shows how leading by positive example does have an impact!

[@stormymai6252]

@@radmochi7495 Thank you!! It has been so much fun so far. Haven’t found a couch yet but we found a used electric fireplace/entertainment center that’ll be really nice to have.

[@HannahTheHorrible]

I got a Tushy bidet because of you and let me tell you it has changed my life.

[@iLoveGumDrops]

Hannah you’re amazing wonderful queen 😆

[@HannahTheHorrible]

@@iLoveGumDrops 💕

[@jujubeesmama]

The sink is not near my toilet so I’m worried about getting sprayed with cold water 😆.

[@kaleighpledger6389]

We won a bidet in a game of Dirty Santa, which was the coolest thing! Not a Tushy, but hey, it’s probably the ONLY time a Dirty Santa gift wasn’t shoved up on a shelf in the back of a closet! So pumped! I ordered Who Gives A Crap the next day, and my bathroom feels complete!

[@aej92]

I finally convinced my husband that we should get a Tushy bidet and we have had it for about a month and he loves it! And so do I, I had not heard about it until watching your videos.

[@sandys6379]

I just ordered one during Black Friday and I love it!

[@ajtaulier]

I love, love, love your content! Please never stop. This channel has completely changed my life. I have this new passion for sustainable living and living alongside the environment and not against it. In the beginning, I was so negative about living an eco-friendly life as I always believed, and was told, that I am just one person and what I do will not change anything. But after watching both this channel and your vlogging channel I love the way you and madison live your life and has sparked this fire inside of me to not care about other peoples opinions and just live life the way I want to.

[@ashleyballard9561]

We went to the store last weekend and the pile of single bananas was HUGE. Way bigger than normal. My husband and I were both like, I guess we’re buying a sh!t ton of bananas this week 🤷🏼‍♀️ we couldn’t leave them behind because we knew most of them would get thrown away. Also, you can always buy the more ripe ones and freeze them for smoothies. Save the bananas!

[@kriscrawsx773]

My local store sells single bananas for cheaper than their bunches. ✌

[@anonymous-dirigible]

Love this! Personally I freeze ripe bananas until I'm ready to bake banana bread, but whatever works!!

[@elevenisonelouder]

Yes! Take your own take out containers to restaurants, game changer. I take my glass ones, they don't leak and can go straight to the microwave the next day.

[@ajpadley]

I was able to get several Stasher bags on Amazon (I know they’re bad) because it was on sale as a daily deal. Earth hero sometimes has sales too. So if you keep an eye out you may be able to get a good price. I love these bags, they are so well made and now I don’t have to throw away ziploc bags all the time.

[@JessieGoober]

Stasher brand bags are great, but I learned the hard way that they aren’t a good option for an elementary kind bringing lunch to school. After the loss of two bags I had to switch to a cheaper option.

[@ellaronci2703]

Im making most of my Christmas gifts this year, and the ones i bought are from small businesses who make an effort to be sustainable

[@sionv2009]

I switched to Who Gives A Crap a while ago and those TP last forever! At first I was a bit sceptical because they weren't as strong as my previous TP but now that I'm used to them, I'm very happy to have switched.

[@patriciaisaacs3080]

Right?! Like I get emails about restocking waaaay before I even use the last quarter of the box

[@LK-ir2pg]

SAME!! I started using them a little more than a year and a half ago and we are about halfway through the second box. I used to buy toilet paper every 6 months, for the same price. I definitely suggest it for anyone who isn’t ready to go all the way with no toilet paper. I use the bamboo version which is super luxurious feeling

[@laurensova05]

Unrelated, but my husband walked in as I was watching you, and he asked if you were Adele :) also these are always SUPER helpful, i've made many switches but i'm always on the lookout for other swaps I could make! Thank you!

[@EllieofAzeroth]

I can see how he would thing that tbh. Shelby is gorgeous

[@kimberlynann]

I love to ask for reusable swaps for Christmas - it's exactly the middle ground of treating myself to something I actually want and will use but more money than I would normally spend on myself. Plus then my family is at least aware of reusable swaps that exist!

[@bgholmq]

This is a great idea!

[@mikailagray]

We used imperfect for a while last year and I recently started back up and I love how they also have options for prepared foods that still come from imperfect or excess food inventory. Love them!

[@carolinecaroline4764]

I just finished setting up a laundry routine-- including buying Dropps through your link! I'm always so happy when it's time to make a new change and I'm able to support you while doing it. Thanks so much for your advice!

[@madanium]

For Christmas my boyfriend's parents got us a Tushy and I'm so excited!! They also got us a pair of allbirds each! They're not super eco conscious people so I was so excited they gave us gifts from companies that I want to support and gifts we'll use!

[@alexhayeschapple]

I took your advice of creating a Christmas wishlist, and I filled my list with zero waste swaps so I can start using more reusables as I run out of things this year, I’m so happy! Cheers to a new year!

[@shaunaburton7136]

I really enjoyed shampoo bars this year. I think they have really improved their products

[@JessieGoober]

I saw ethique reviewed on this channel and decided to give it a try. My kiddo is converted over to them now, and I’m working through my last bottles of shampoo to switch over myself.

[@hannahyu1038]

i've been a subscriber since your dumpster diving days and i've heard you talk about all of these things a million times but i still watched all 21 minutes of this video hahahah! loved the video shelbi, keep killing it :)

[@jennyc5140]

When you have 90% of the things mentioned in the video 🥰 I definitely need a silicone mat and the eco thermostat! Love that you have solar, I work in the solar industry 🤓

[@mathildedemant859]

I have just recently found you channel and wow! Is all I can say😍 The way you produce videoes, edit and the subjects you talk about is just *chefs kiss*🤍 And one thing I love is that your videoes are longer than mosts! The 20-30min videoes are my favorite bc you can have them running in the background almost as a podcast and not get frustrated when it ends fast👋🏼 I also just looove have you can feel your passion for the environment through every video you make - So important🙏🏼👏👏

[@sunny4jenny]

I’ve been wanting to write companies etc about environmental issues for years but never have- the way you stated it makes me motivated to actually start doing that regularly!!!!!

[@MsJoeyJody]

Honestly, give it a try! Some friends and I have written to a local shop about their individually wrapped cucumbers. Although they haven't stopped wrapping them, it felt good to let them know about how silly it is.

[@jennyhammond9261]

I also keep a physical planner. I need to be able to see everything at once, not click on one day at a time.

[@jess-beauty.books.blackbel2033]

Recently made a huge Earthhero order on Black Friday so I could stock up on sustainable things so I have sustainable options on hand for when I run out of the non sustainable - like dishwasher pods and counter cleaner and sponges. I also switched to organic cotton panty liners (I’m the woman that needs a panty liner almost daily because (sigh) woman things…) and I’ve had them about a month. GAME CHANGER in terms of waste. In LOVE.

[@jourdynne27]

Omg as a Washington resident it’s so wild to hear that masking has completely stopped in some places! I mean I figured it had but since I feel it’s so culturally ingrained where I live I just forgot I guess haha. Mask mandates are still in effect here and most establishments have vaccination status checks for people to enter. Hopefully more places start things back up again as Omicron continues to spread 😷

[@katzchenschatzchen6751]

They dont help tho as long as people dont wash their goddamn hands ...

[@supernova622]

@@katzchenschatzchen6751 given that most transmission is from respiratory droplets breathed in from the air, though....

[@YKKY]

@@katzchenschatzchen6751 it spreads through the air.............................................................................

[@SavvyGirl751]

My area is going to start requiring vax cards for indoor activities for everyone over 5 starting in January like New York.

[@katzchenschatzchen6751]

@@SavvyGirl751 Where I live they do since last year

[@sandys6379]

Happy to know that I already use most of the sustainable swaps!! Thank you. Happy Holidays!!! 🎄 🎆

[@S0dap0pb0ttle]

I resonate so much with the idea that 2020 feelsso far away but also like no time has passed.

[@miss_m_yt]

Bidets are awesome. If Tushy is too pricey for you, I found mine at Costco for a fraction of the price and gets the job done!

[@catnipaddict88]

Tushy has a marked down version in Target also!

[@orchidswithnina]

Hey Shelby, i love your interior design style. Its very earthy and beautiful. I hope you can do an updated house tour or plant tour. Since keeping some tropical and Amazonian plants i feel it connects me more to thinking about where the plants came from and the environmental issues that impacts there home land, i wonder if you have any items or house plants that remind you of certain causes or just memories you hold dear. Wishing you a fantastic 2022 !

[@laurenknowles8100]

I’ve switched to so many of these things because of you and I love them all! Thank you!

[@SH-gg3up]

Drops pods are amazing! 1000% recommend. I also add some drops of essential oils in the dryer or make a spray with water and essential oils for the clothes I dry on a clothes line 🙂

[@MakeItSo_ST]

Thanks so much for this video! I've been recycling forever... but now I"d rather just not create the waste in the first place.

[@sarah-s9y8b]

Instead of a bidet, I have a sprayer (imagine what you have on your kitchen sink to spray things off) that attaches to the tank. It's pretty common in other countries (e.g. countries in northern Africa) in public toilets especially. I got it online, but you can also DIY by stopping at a local hardware store. It's awesome because you can control the spray and flow very easily. So that's another option in case bidets have too little control for you haha. I also use "family cloth" instead of TP. And it's pretty hygienic considering I spray off beforehand. So I highly recommend that as well. :)

[@supernova622]

I love the handheld style. Good for using up front, or along my thigh creases in summer. I also used it once to blast a roach that was flying in my bathroom 😅

[@sarah-s9y8b]

@@supernova622 yes! I use it to help clean my sink and shower floor as well since I have a super small restroom, and the sprayer is powerful and can reach everywhere. It's a truly awesome purchase.

[@olivetatara8874]

I will never remember anything if it’s not in my planner so at the beginning of this school year I splurged on the same refillable planner you have and it’s hands down the best planner I’ve ever had. I love it and love that it takes away my guilt of having to buy a new planner every year

[@thomasennaa]

2:15 would make great christmas coasters or printable christmas e-cards 🎄 😊 ❤

[@terryhenderson424]

Your second point about not tossing what you own to buy new, sustainable products was the best. It also let's you slide into a different life style or life style change despite what it is. If you start to make the conversion before completely running out, you can try the change and/ or new product then make adaptations before complete,y running out. Sliding into a change often let's you slide into financial and effort/ labor/ behavioral changes too. When you find an alternative you're happy with committing to fully, you can gift what you prefer to nolonger use rather than tossing too.

[@margeauxlynn]

I ordered a Lomi because I saw your review on TikTok! It's shipping in February and I'm so excited because now when I use my juicer I can compost all that fruit pulp and use it for potting soil :))))

[@Canny-Octopus]

Tru Earth laundry sheets are just dry detergent in what looks like a piece of paper. Shipped in a thin cardboard envelope, so light because they're not shipping all the water. Totally works too!

[@Elizabeth-mj5br]

Thank you for the Ecosia ad, I can't wait to start helping out with planting trees

[@mikailagray]

I got my first set of Thinx a couple months ago and I put them to the test. I have a pretty heavy period especially for the first 3-4 days. I tried out their super absorbant options and I tried them with no back up and it was amazing. The only style that didn’t work for me as well as I hoped were the boyshort ones and that’s because the cut didn’t work well for me and cause some leaking. Other than that loved it. Also love the plaine Items. I’ve gotten their small hand lotions and spray hand sanitizer and they smell amazing. I like minty scents and they are great.

[@Crochet712]

Automating my sustainable purchases was a game changer for me sticking to getting my preference of products. Without it my husband would just purchase things with good intentions but still not ideal lol

[@freerangeeggs6442]

Over Christmas, my family bought a bunch of Bundaberg ginger beer and lemon lime bitters. The bottles once you remove the label are really adorable and perfect for propagating plants ☺️

[@MyLyfeThruTheLens]

For anyone looking for a similar planner, Happy Planners do the same thing. They sell them in Michael’s and sometimes Target and Walmart.

[@missstrawberryx]

Champagne is sparking white wine that is made in champagne region in France. Its location protected (I can’t remember the exact term) so can only be produced in that particular area by a specific method 😊

[@SophieRo_]

*"You can not do all the good that the world needs. But, the world needs all the good that you can do."* Love that saying!

[@dusoleildhiver6651]

The concern over the facemasks is that the reusable ones are not as protective as the disposable ones, so due to dangers there are rules in some places. I work in an elementary school and it's a very high contact job.

[@merry.minimalism]

Pela - got it for Christmas last year based on your recommendation, and it’s been holding up fabulously. I drop my phone all the time, my kids do too 🤦🏻‍♀️, it’s maintained it’s shape and hasn’t stretched or cracked, and easy to take off to clean. 👍🏻

[@sarahu.38]

LOOOL by the time you got to the TikTok plug, I just diiied. I love you so much. 🤣 Great swaps! I’ve made many of these same swaps, and now I have some ideas for other swaps I haven’t made yet! Thanks for everything you do, always!

[@pnwalternativebeauty8001]

I actually bought a vintage tin stackagable lunch thingy. I found it at a garage sale and I bought it on the spot it is so neat and I love it so much 💕

[@rachels9598]

They are called tiffin s I believe. I remember seeing one at a garage sale. I didn't buy it but Regret it.

[@jasminebaker2546]

My goal this year is to help make a difference in how much waste I produce and your Chanel is really helping out!

[@seymour5000000]

Our Hello Tushy bidet is everything-changed the families life!

[@amydecker6207]

My lunch bag every work day for a 12 hour day: two Mason jars filled with water, an apple, a ceramic mug, single size french press, two tiny containers with my plant based coffee creamer and my ground coffee, lidded container with lunch food, a container with berries or grapes, and fork/spoon/knife from the kitchen drawer. A lot, yes, but I bring everything home and wash it at night and refill for work the next day. I NEVER take disposables. This has been a financial and ethical game changer for me.

[@angelmyers4989]

It's only available in a few cities but Local MilkRun has been amazing! Seasonal, local, and you are supporting local farmers.

[@truneilson]

And remember not to order a bunch of things to be shipped to your house... because even if you order items that are good for the planet having them shipped is not. I had Chico bags but they snagged a bunch and wore thin quickly so I replaced them with Blu Bags from RockFlower... after about 15 years I had to re-stitche a seam. I wash them after each use and they still hold well. They are a bit bigger that Chico grocery bags they are almost the size of the Vita bag. Just a better size and more useful overall.

[@justsomeone64]

16:09 NIMBLE. I wish they sent to the UK!!! I've been without my power bank for over a year now cause it died... Wanna get an eco one. Hopefully they send over to the UK at some point, and I hope they have an easily repairable one by then 👀 Maybe modular like Fairphone's phones. Where u can pop the battery out🔋

[@adultlectures]

Been watching a ton of videos on ur channel since I came across it like a few weeks ago and there's always something new that i learn from each one

[@rachellevance]

Love the letter writing idea! thanks🌸

[@Canny-Octopus]

I've never heard of Plaine - that's brilliant! Especially for someone who can't find a good conditioner bar

[@elizabethc6108]

My grandma is from Chico and she was in love with the Chico bags, like she has so many of them and I somehow ended up with two that I love because I also think of her when I use them. I also got the Hey Humans toothpaste because of you, and this is weird to say but the tube is very satisfying.

[@ivanamurphy6917]

I love the peppermint scent too!!

[@alexmcginness8859]

I finally got some Chico bags and I LOVE them. I use them all the time and now I never forget my bags. It’s amazing.

[@emmcguire94]

Could you do a video on secondhand shopping? Like your best tips and tricks? I am always on the hunt for certain items and it can be very time consuming

[@nancyplants757]

I always throw a knife and fork (and spoon if I need it) from my silverware drawer into my lunch bag every day. At the end of the day I wash them and all of the containers. It's an easy swap and all I have to do is keep track of my shit.

[@thewoolshark]

Your channel has really started me on an eco-friendly kick. So appreciate all the work you've already done figuring out sustainable options, so I don't have to spend 10 years figuring it out myself! I've bookmarked "who gives a crap" to try out their TP once we use up what we already have from Costco. ;P

[@taaotest]

As someone with vulvodynia the thinx period underwear was the perfect sustainable solution 💕

[@audreykormann1016]

I bring my reusable bamboo utensils to lunch at school and all my friends think it’s so cool!!

[@kjm5980]

For the toothpaste tube, I don't quite understand how they are recyclable. In my area, you are supposed to clean out the containers before recycling. Is that possible with a fully aluminum toothpaste tube? How does one do that? I'm asking to know, I try to recycle as much as possible, so I am open to it. I'm just curious how that actually is supposed to work with a toothpaste tube.

[@ellaronci2703]

Thank you for this! ive been looking for some great new sustainable products for the new year!

[@morganhadrava9198]

My favorite planner is a Rocket Book. It's reusable including the paper. It's like a notebook and dry erase board in one.

[@nisha-ve3dj]

YES I BOUGHT REUSABLE UTENSILS FOR MY LUNCH BAG BECAUSE YOU TOLD AND IT'S A GREAT IDEA

[@victoriahatzenbuhler3198]

Can you do a house tour video or plant tour? I would love to see all your plans and how you have them all displayed!

[@kathrynsargent5769]

Shelbi, you have been such a good influence on my life! Thanks!

[@wendy-zarate]

I love this! Lots of these swaps I already use but I neeeeeed the bidet. Thanks for the great info.

[@MrsGnocchi]

I know you're probably crazy busy, but I recently watched "What the Health" and it makes me question what charities I should even be donating to since some are so corrupt with their list of sponsors. I would love to see a "donating to charity swap" like Avoid American Heart association, instead donate to ... side note: love your content!

[@BouncyBrown]

There are a few organizations that review charities like Charity Navigator. Usually smaller local charities do more good (use the money/resources donated more efficiently) than huge national or international charities.

[@Outlaw-Creative-Junior1]

MERRY CHRISTMAS, SEASONS GREETINGS MY FRIENDS! TRY TO HAVE A FANTASTIC DAY! HAVE A TRULY BLESSED DAY and NIGHT! GOD BLESS YOU! ❤️

[@belloves2laugh]

Huge fan of Plaine, Native, WGAC and Dropps!! Want to try a bidet and pela case (once mine breaks)! Thanks again for your recs :)

[@native_cos]

🙌🙌🙌

[@ccaatttiraffe]

Okay first, your hair is gorgeous. Looove using stuff I already have! I reused a medicine bottle to store my laundry coins (it broke today, but it has the best lid type, so I taped it, and good as new haha). Yes, PELA! Their liquid screen protector is also gold! Also, I mostly hang dry my clothes - the only time my clothes go in the dryer is with my sheets and towels.

[@SFaeVW]

I recently received the best notebook gift. Rocket book has changed my life. It is reusable, you use the pen and when you are done with that page you use the app send it off to wherever you need to (lots of options you can preset) and then you dampen the cloth and wipe it away

[@SFaeVW]

Like you I struggle not having a planner or note book and I prefer to handwrite instead of type it :)

[@eileahfrye-edmonds413]

Planning- I use digital as I always waste the physical ones when I get them 😭 I love my bidet I don’t use a tushy but I think any bidet is a good investment! We also have a portable one (yes it’s real) and use rechargeable batteries in it. I love love love my sustainable period routine! It’s so important to me! 💜 Also shelbi I adore all your videos and tips! Hope everyone had a great holiday season!

[@KitatheExplorer]

That solar generator is such an amazing idea!!! Love this video!

[@elenaemanuele1776]

thanks for the inspo! i have my fixed meetings,... in a digital calendar where i can also see my familys events (we are 5 people, so it's really helpful to have a digital calendar) but all the other stuff i plan in a physical planner haha!

[@natureloving_allie]

Besides loving your content, I love your voice its so pretty and calming

[@shannync7153]

I have been using Pela for a few years now, phone case and sunnies 😎 im a CLUTS. I drop my phone 20x a day, it hasn't had any damage at all since using. Easy to clean and SO CUTE 😍 I've got the bumble bee one. I get comments all the time

[@meganlsanders]

If you're in the UK, there's a company called Smol who do low waste laundry pods, dishwasher pods etc. I only use the laundry ones and I find them just as good as anything I've used from a shop

[@BlondeQtie]

i don’t understand why people hate single bananas so much. i love them. you can pick the size and ripeness and number you want, instead of having to go with what’s in the bundle 🤷🏼‍♀️ i am always picking the singles!

[@silviawong]

ok so I AM paying attention to what you are discussing (And what brought me here) but just wanted to say, your hair and makeup is flawless! love it :) thank you for the content! I'll go through these items once I am done with my disposables.. they have to be used still!

[@karligilbert2991]

Could you please do an honest review / cycle of use of Pela's Lomi compost bin? The ads I've seen make it look interesting, but I have no idea what it actually is like, what the compost looks like, how long it takes to reach garden ready, etc

[@raesans7407]

I love the idea of the Lomi! But that price sis!!! I get the company’s goal of having one in each kitchen, but at that price even most Americans won’t be able to afford it. I love your videos!