my favorite zero waste swaps have AWFUL reviews... (reacting to terrible reviews)

[@melanie_meanders]

Hot take, but zero-waste swaps aren’t always going to be the most functional version of a product you’ve ever used (sometimes they are tho!). By buying an eco friendly product, you’re accepting the fact that we have harmed the environment to convenience ourselves. It’s not always gonna be easy to stop using these convenience products, but for me I’m fine working a little harder to keep stuff out of landfill.

[@Shelbizleee]

If this is a hot take then I’m going down in flames with you 👍

[@T.T.M.60]

Well said!

[@peacefuldingus]

Exactly!

[@rosabutcher5092]

Quite!

[@lookforward2life]

I think this is the point. Like the tin that holds my conditioner bar. It’s a pita to open with wet or slippery hands but onwards people and no bottle in the recycling.

[@deborrasanders]

My partner made me a little wooden dowel that perfectly fits inside the Native cardboard tube so that I can easily adjust the height of the deodorant and it stays in place. Now that's love, in my book.

[@avacurtis2729]

So smart

[@goddess131]

please do a tutorial on this thanks

[@deborrasanders]

Hope this worked. The link should take you to photos of the dowel he made. He had to do lots of sanding to get it to fit. It fits very tightly.

[@SustainablyVegan]

well this was fun, I vote more of these x

[@katherinep1010]

I'd love to see one from you too!

[@SuperrNinja16]

I agree I loved to see a video too!

[@ashleyanderson4821]

I'd love to see your version of this as well!

[@melissaf8332]

I have had the same Misto for YEARS and I love it. As for the Bamboo Toothbrush using it to clean guns, at least he didn't just toss it. I am happy to assume that he repurposes his non compostable toothbrushes lol

[@suzycihak2392]

I laughed so hard when she got to the gun part and legitimately looked confused! Kudos for "upcycling" 🤣

[@xerrias]

@@suzycihak2392 I'm in the army and we all use toothbrushes to clean our guns- its so normal! I definitely think he bought it to use as a toothbrush for his teeth, didnt like it, and decided not to let it go to waste. : p I clean everything with old toothbrushes, though I don't mind using the bamboo ones on my teeth, so.

[@IrishFireEyes]

I was raised using old toothbrushes for cleaning absolutely everything, including all the tools my dad had in his shop and the guns he had. I bought a bamboo toothbrush and couldn't stand it so it's now my shoe brush!

[@jaylikewhoa8034]

I’ve bought two different Mistos, used them properly, and they leaked and didn’t mist but drizzled instead. To me from some of the other comments on this video it sounds like they might have a quality control issue.

[@TheGrownUpMillennial]

Late response, but I had the same issue. I looked up how to clean the nozzle and now it works great! I also suspect the one I bought had been a return.

[@mukina]

Same, I actually bought one because of shelby, I wanted my room mates to stop using the disposable cans and it's never done a proper spray. I disagree with her saying everyone is using it wrong (some probably are), but it's definitely quality control. Mine isn't completely unuseable, its just very annoying and often messy. I didn't want to buy a new one, or get a refund and have it just be thrown out so I kept it

[@katiem476]

I really wanted to love Native deodorant but it didn’t work for me 😔 I used it for around 4-5 months and started smelling so bad that I was grossed out by myself. I know people talk about the “detox phase” but saw so much conflicting information that I didn’t know what to do 😭

[@becca7421]

the same thing happened to me 😭

[@beccap8823]

You lasted longer than me! I made it a week. I smelled like a teen with terrible BO who never showered 😅

[@breel4769]

I have to rotate deodorants or they stop working for me. It’s so lame but I’ll have 3-4 deodorants at a time and just rotate them daily because if not my body gets used to it and I will start smelling again.

[@lianavaladez3474]

I’m going through the exact same thing! Been wearing it for 4 months and I would expect my armpits to be use to it by now :(

[@JehanineMelmoth]

Same here. It just didn’t work.

[@katieb3314]

Yes to this being a series. Also the lady who said native broke her out in a rash, she may have a baking soda sensitivity. I have the same issue. Found out from a bad rash. Use baking soda free and been awesome since. If it's an issue with the "flavor" of deodorant natives fragrance free baking soda free deo legit works all day.

[@ChloeCookSings]

It could also be a coconut allergy - that's why I can't make the jump over there! Coconut oil is a no-go for me.

[@katieb3314]

@@ChloeCookSings Yup yup

[@yasminajacaj1347]

i’ve heard of amazon straight up shipping people fake products when they bought the real one so maybe thats what happened with the final straw? like someone in a crochet reddit said they ordered some nice crochet hooks from amazon but were shipped a fake version and had to request a real one from

[@jessicasantos6690]

I've learned that when reading any reviews, you gotta watch out for the idiots. 🤣 There's always gonna be someone who's too dumb to use the product correctly, or in the case of places, there's always gonna be some entitled Karen who will leave a bad review over anything.

[@StarrySeagull]

Oh yeah, I was buying some chapstick online and upon checking reviews one person complained that removing the safety seal was too complicated? Like tearing the little strip of paper to be able to open the chapstick was so confusing and they couldn't find instructions?

[@cassienester1187]

I had the mold issue with final straw unfortunately. It molded in between the metal and silicone. So now I use completely silicone for on the go and metal for home. But I still use some of their other products like Final tissue and Final Wipe (which is so nice for Covid times) Also, Bite does now make a 100% plant based, compostable tooth brush. Even the bristles are now compostable.

[@jordanyoder9356]

Yeah I loved this video! And I also have had the experience with the native packaging where the deodorant doesn’t stay up but it really isn’t that difficult to hold the tube a little tighter (or I just use my finger to hold it up while applying it). Definitely worth it for the sake of the planet!

[@themagicianandthemoon813]

Not specifically related to this video but my mom watches you with me on this account and wanted me to tell you that she found this quote "Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” -Desmond Tutu, and she also wanted me to tell you that great minds think alike.

[@Theatriics]

i started to shop more online over the past year and realized a lot of people just complain about everything. i read a 1-star review where they blamed the *glass* product for breaking after they dropped it on the ground. like...?

[@Amyelferdink]

I’m gonna be honest, I hated the Misto also…. with a passion. My sprayer did not work, the bottle leaked. I followed the directions to use it correctly. It’s not for everyone. I’ve just stopped using single use cans.

[@Nadinec10]

Can you please do an IG story or reel using your MISTO properly with tips? 🥺

[@skiesraha1]

Or a short may be good for this

[@Nadinec10]

@@skiesraha1 YES !!!

[@vickylilley3742]

Please! I bought one from the recommendation on a past video and it shoots oil 😭

[@justicejones7646]

Don't forget to only fill it half full! I would love this video though

[@amylongwill3064]

I had a misto YEARS ago and had those problems like the negative reviews. I finally got another one recently and have had no problems. Don't know if it was user error before or if they have changed it 🤔 But I love it now.

[@ginarose8183]

Same!

[@stacifisher6695]

Same! I had major issues with two I owned in the past, but thought I’d give it a go one last time (I got a glass one this time) and it works wonderfully! I just have to remember to clean it in between fillings.

[@darcie8560]

I tried a bamboo toothbrush, couldn't stick with it because of the taste and general feeling of it, but now I use biodegradable toothbrushes made of corn-starch - both the handle of the toothbrush and packaging it comes in is compostable

[@bethanygates6812]

This would actually be such a good series, I would totally watch it! You provide a TON of useful information, especially in the cases where someone most likely received a defective or counterfeit product.

[@Maximo665]

For the plastic free native containers... I just keep my finger on the pusher

[@xerrias]

same.

[@Tiffany.132]

I love Final straw! My boyfriend got it for me as a christmas present off of kickstarter and it's still working without any issues! Also the crimping on the inside, in my experience, has only happened when I drink pop and don't wash it afterwards - very easy fix just to wash it...

[@mabelvonsmolcat]

I suspect the people complaining about sticking or mold aren’t aware that you have to clean the inside of the straw with a brush. I had a friend who just threw hers in the dishwasher- which can’t clean all the way through the straw

[@roseelise]

The Misto I had growing up was awesome and worked very well, but I recently got one for my kitchen and I think it is actually defective. the spray is really bad no matter how much I pump it to build pressure and leaks constantly lol. but I still use it cause it's better than accidentally pouring a shit ton of oil onto something haha! Loved this video!!

[@kathryncryts5537]

I moved in with my fiancé recently and found he uses so much aerosol oil spray cans. I never felt the need to buy misto before, but definitely did so that he’d have a more sustainable alternative. I found out about the product from your channel in an earlier video so thank you! It is a great product overall and I find myself using it now that we have it :)

[@JessicaElle66]

I had a Misto for about 5 years, and it worked great! But it eventually developed a nasty rotten fish smell that wouldn't go away, no matter how much I washed it! Eventually I gave up and now I just pour my oil from a glass bottle instead

[@Keallei]

I think the plastic absorbs the oil and it can’t wash out. I haven’t tried the misto. I’ll keep my eye out for like Marshall’s or grocery outlet or something.

[@jessicaeuleigh4154]

I love that you addressed these! I have purchased a lot of these brands based on what you said about them (and loge them ALL!), but noticed “bad reviews” while shopping. Would love to see more of these!

[@ellenpurdy463]

I switched to a bamboo toothbrush and I noticed absolutely no difference... because toothpaste has enough of a taste to cover it maybe?

[@hausofstructure8705]

Lol, my mom has had a misto since they came out YEARS ago and as a child I loved playing with it😂 she still uses it

[@T.T.M.60]

I love my misto’s!

[@lookforward2life]

Native- yes!!! Just hold the side of the Tube After you Push it up. The last bit of the Stick is more of a pita to use but so is toothpaste for example. More than commenting here I should just go leave a darn review 😂

[@pamwishbow8826]

I've also found the more you use it the more it sticks in place too!

[@melancholytrees]

I've just been sticking the last little bit of stick on top of my next tube hoping it would sort of melt together. It's ok, but much easier than just trying to use up that little bit.

[@lizhmil]

I’ve been using the native for about a year with the plastic free packing. Since I started I think they have adjusted the packaging - the more recent ones I have gotten have been better in terms of staying up while applying than the first ones I purchased.

[@user-di6cn2ne7u]

I have a dollarstore version of the misto , I'm on year 2 with it and it is still going strong. That thing is amazing!

[@xerrias]

I still buy tortillas bc I cant live without them and I do make them sometimes and order from a local restaurant but not always So I just keep my tortilla ziplock type bags and reuse them till they break then clean and recycle them at my grocery stores thin plastic recycling...

[@harmonicaveronica]

I wonder if tortilla dough freezes well 🤔 If it does you could probably make it once a month and pull out a couple little dough balls as needed to make tortillas as you go

[@melanie_meanders]

They should require a math question or something before you can leave a product review. Lol

[@alynawatersmusic]

🤣😂🤣

[@sheila3936]

Ooh, yes something about the instructions that came with the product. That would weed out all the users complaining because they were using it incorrectly.

[@ElleBunn]

This!!!!! 👍

[@LoveTheAutumnAir]

@@sheila3936 this is the answer. Love that!

[@apg7639]

girl omgggggggg i dropped from my chair

[@Courtney6]

I love Brush with Bamboo. I’ve been using them for years. Also, I haven’t gone to the dentist in years (life things got in the way) and I finally went this summer and my dentist said “Wow! Your teeth and gums are a testament to your personal hygiene. They look great!” So the bamboo toothbrushes are effective and awesome!

[@ashleyballard9561]

It took a me a couple weeks to get used to my Brush with Bamboo toothbrush. For me, it bothered me that the bristles don’t go closer to the end of the brush. I was constantly hitting the back of my throat with the bamboo when I brushed my tongue. I finally got used to it and will never go back.

[@ah5721]

I have the same problem at first the wood hitting my inside of my jaw ..

[@dangelo951]

I’d personally love any videos on zero waste pet swaps or ideas.

[@lisapoulsen5452]

I use the Native sensitive one because the regular one gave me a rash…but it has always done a good job “keeping the funk away”😂

[@holsfisher]

I enjoyed this - booktubers have been doing this for years with favourite books that get 1 start reviews and it's always interesting.

[@beamora8853]

Stasher bags are now sold at some larger grocery stores. I stopped purchasing for my husbands lunches though because he’s tossed out 3 of mine. He works in construction and usually tosses all his trash into trash cans along the way home. Which I admire but kinda sad that he is no longer trusted with my glass tupperware or stasher bags.

[@devsie11915]

I was using a bamboo toothbrush for a while. The bristles on all the ones I got were way too stiff. I had to stop using them because the root of one of my teeth started to be exposed.

[@eightstars]

Yes! I’ve had the same thing happen with bamboo toothbrushes where i just can’t get past the texture and taste. I always use Preserve products toothbrushes but I know I could be doing a LOT more in this area

[@mikaylaknaebel2729]

Was so excited for my Misto, but it quit working after 6 months. Idk if I just need a new one or what, but I unfortunately had the same experience as the reviews (except the pumping part. I knew it required pumping air in to work 😂)

[@mollya2929]

I got a Misto, and, NGL, I struggle with it. It sprayed beautifully at first, but now it is just a sad stream. Yes, I pump it every time, and I burp it when I am done using it. I don't know what I am doing wrong, but I want so badly to love it.

[@cassandrapope3495]

I’ve been using Sea Turtle bamboo toothbrushes. They are only $5.99 for a 4 pack with plastic free packaging. They have plant based bristles, and the company donates 10% of sales to marine conservation. They are B certified corporation and are 1% for the planet. Might be a good review to do!

[@yoaniherrera7776]

Ive definitely had issues with mold in my final straw! not on the inside of the straw, but in the spaces between the metal and the silicone (if that makes sense?). its REALLY hard to clean in that space, so ive kinda been grossed out by my final straw, unfortunately.

[@xerrias]

We use toothbrushes to clean our guns in the army! the guy prolly got it for his teeth but didnt like it and decided to use them for his guns instead so as not to waste them. : p

[@lahdaydah]

At least he's reusing it - it might not have been right for the intended purpose but at least it's not going straight to landfill

[@randomperson6216]

This brought back a gross memory. I used to just drink out of a cup when I was middle school. But someone took one of the cups and wiped a napkin around the rim and lipstick came off of it. And now I use straws unless it is my own cups that I washed myself.

[@juliajfttheworld]

I HATE the texture of popsicle sticks, so transitioning to bamboo toothbrush was tough but I stuck with it. Then, last week I had to use a plastic/rubber toothbrush when travelling and I found the texture even worse (after years of bamboo). It was so squeaky and slippery and weird.

[@Sarah-sj6lj]

I was waiting for you to finish with "mash 'em, stick 'em in a stew" when you said "you can microwave 'em, boil 'em" during the Stasher talk 🤣

[@pixkypix]

This should be a series! It was such a good video! Especially for people like me who depend a lot on reviews when making a purchase on something. Then again, people can have their own opinions but you shouldn’t put your personal opinion on a review cause people might get the wrong impression.

[@myhauntingromance]

Wait...if you use a product the way its designed, it can actually work as advertised. Ugh, user error should def be accounted for in negative reviews. I can appreciate negative reviews for personal experiences and general design flaws, but its also important to be mindful of whats likely caused by improper use by the reviewer

[@dunceclown5576]

I personally love how bamboo toothbrushes taste! And the texture compared to plastic is heavenly :o)

[@littledarkchocolatebe9164]

I agree. Putting plastic in my mouth🤯 I would rather chew on a stick then have to do that again

[@rachellecam]

In regards to the final straw. I have the first one they released and mine did also crimp and won't open up despite using a straw cleaning brush. HOWEVER, this happened after I drank a smoothie from it and forgot to wash it so I just blamed it on myself not the product as it was user error 🤷🏽‍♀️ It's so frustrating when people blame the product for their own misuse. But I would suggest that if you're someone who will struggle to remember to wash the straw before everything inside it dies up then it might not be the product for you. Btw loved the video and such a great concept to film!

[@PrettyAliceNight]

There will always. be those who like and dislike a product. I have found that in the last several years counterfeits are more and more common on Amazon. I got a counterfeit hair brush and marker set too

[@magadiendor]

I never liked straws as much, so I didn't feel the need until now to purchase a reusable one. But that thing you said about the cups made me think. You're right, it would be more sanitary to use my own reusable straw. Sometimes glasses and cups are washed so quickly and badly you can see someone else's lipstick mark on them...

[@xcristinat]

I've been using a bamboo toothbrush for 2+ years now (and actually got my sister to use one as well). I do remember there being a little bit of "woah, this texture in my mouth is kinda weird" but I was never grossed out by it or anything. I don't plan on ever going back to plastic toothbrushes! 😁

[@qweenprince]

I’m so glad you mentioned the final star here. I feel like I’ve seen so many poor reviews but I love the concept and wanted to try anyway. Thanks for the extra push haha

[@chuckpunk3272]

I'm pretty sure the complaint about there not being anything marking the "plastic" around the toothbrush as compostable, meant on the actual "plastic" bag. The municipal compost worker isn't gonna read the box, they're gonna go "woops, plastic in the compost, yeet"

[@rebekahwilson2004]

I absolutely love Stasher bags but I have a few friends that absolutely hate them! Apparently they are hard to open and don't get clean well?? These people aren't washing them in their dishwasher. Like, put them in the damn dishwasher! I found some shitty silicone bags at the thrift store and bought them to gift to a friend. I put them in the dishwasher and they are so bottom heavy, they just fell over. Stasher bags all the way!

[@xerrias]

Some of us don't have a dishwasher ; p Never have, probably never will. But for those who have one, go for it. Seems like stasher works awesome for you and that makes me happy :)

[@lotta_kannfastalles]

I think many of these swaps have an upfront cost of wither just money or time spent looking for the best fit for you, so that people who are "casually" eco-conscious get put off from trying. I feel like you really have to shop around for good bamboo toothbrushes. Many of the brands I tested made me bleed from the raw ends of the wood (on the outside, not like bleeding gums from brushing too hard) and some had also much too big heads. But I found one shape that's okay, so I can just rebuy that brand if my current brush ever needs replacing. If I wasn't so keen on swapping, I could easily see myself switching back after the first failed attempts

[@crowgrl13]

I use bamboo toothbrushes. I had a weird feeling of the wood being..."dry" I guess is a good word. But I have a jar of coconut oil in the bathroom, and I just rubbed a tiny bit on the toothbrush, and that took care of it. I only needed to do this for a few days, and then it was fine after that.

[@skyspring7704]

I oil all my bamboo stuff to preserve it.

[@breannajohnson1318]

Common reason people get rashes when switching to natural deodorants is baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)- i learned that when i actually got a rash from Schmidts deodorants. Ever since I have purchased natural deodorants without baking soda (labeled as "sensitive") I haven't had a problem since.

[@vickihodges7177]

I hate when bad reviews are given just because the user is too stupid to use the product properly. And then if the review is taken seriously because yet another person is too stupid to realize how stupid the original person was and didn't use said product correctly. 🙄 The problem is the world is too full of stupid people.

[@sareeb3324]

I actually enjoy the taste of my wooden toothbrushes. As for stasher bags, that was a swap I made between jobs so I opted for an off brand. They're pretty good and I'm glad I got them. They were $5 for a 6 pack at Walmart. So probably not the most eco conscious, but still lessening my waste. Even if you get a product that you don't like using for its intended purpose, there's almost always a way to repurpose it.

[@Jordaine_Enriquez]

Yes to this being a series!!

[@wiltedspinachcat3472]

honestly loveee my misto! found it brand new at a goodwill after you recommended it! definitely a learning curve and the directions really aren't that clear, but i kept trying because i knew u wouldn't say something was the shit if it wasn't, and now i love it! but, definitely takes a little getting used to with filling the right amount and pumping enough and what not

[@cookwithdrbrooke]

My misto has been a pain. I don’t mind pumping it, I keep it upright, mine just doesn’t work well. It doesn’t spray it just dribbles out :(

[@Whatsername4224]

Mine too.😥

[@CarleyGoshaw28]

Native even has a sensitive, plastic-free line for those who do have allergens to some ingredients. Also- I’ve been just applying constant pressure with a finger while applying instead of squeezing the tube… and squeezing makes SO MUCH sense! Lol thank you Shelbi

[@brookelangley5137]

This was a fun and unique to see coming from your channel! I'd love to see more of these!

[@gabriellecarr3070]

Stasher bags cost LOADS MORE in the UK sadly, at least when I’ve seen them in shops x

[@lightwarrior11]

My final straw is great and I use it often… but i got a final spork recently and it is one of my favorite things now. I use it multiple times every single day, every time I eat at work or need to stir my coffee.

[@cierrak735]

The paper cardboard tube for most of the native deodorants that bought would not stay up at all for me. Squeezing the sides of the tube did not even occur to me. I was pushing up the bottom with one hand and moving the tube with the other 🤦‍♀️. One of my cardboard tubes held up the deodorant very well so I just put the new deodorant in that tube. I didn't even know they had a refillable version!

[@gaelleclochard6429]

I agreed a lot on the fact that I don't find a reusable straw useful. But as she explains in many videos, we don't have too and if some people always used once, why not not buying a sustainable one. I personally ended up buying one because I was struggling more often to drink water out of a glass... Yes it might looks ridiculous but until I find a way to fix my body, it is helpful to me today to avoid swallowing water the wrong way.

[@harmonicaveronica]

I was hesitant to buy Stasher bags because of the price, but after doing some research it really does seem like the consensus is that they are the best and that you get what you pay for. The trouble is that while I don't use that many plastic bags, when I do use them it's almost always in the freezer. So I don't get the bags back for months!

[@gabbytroutman8670]

I tried bamboo toothbrushes and the taste is definitely strange to get used to, but my bigger problem personally is that they do unfortunately cost more than plastic toothbrushes (which may not be inconvenient for some folks, but can be harder to fit into a tight budget) and the bristles don't hold up as well, so I felt as if I needed to replace more frequently than an average toothbrush... which then meant extra spending on tooth brushes.

[@creationslandscapedesigns]

WTF? In the exact moment that you were talking about Brush With Bamboo I literally got am email from that company.

[@kiterafrey]

You know Stasher Bags - STAH-ASH-ERS bags. Boil em, microwave em, put em in the dishwasher.

[@SairieFayce]

So I have to tell this, kind of unrelated. I ordered the laundry pods from earth hero. This is my second time ordering them. I ordered the 96 load quantity, and the scent clean and fresh. I got my package, and they sent me the dishwasher pods. 😅I checked my order and the paper work but I still got the dishwasher pods… haha i know it’s human error, I’ll use them. But that’s totally my luck. 😂😂

[@midoriichan]

It is weird for me to hear that some people found difficult to change to bamboo brushes. Actually I was more scared about the bristles thinking the would be too soft. But I did love mine from the start, haven't had any issues or discomfort with them yet.

[@NiftyBecky]

I’m actually so glad for this video bc I had not figured out how to solve the native deodorant slipping back down when applying, but was just dealing with it. (Was sticking my finger up the tube to hold it, but then towards the end of the stick my finger couldn’t reach and I’ve just not been putting the cap all the way back on to keep the deodorant up). I have a miisto and haven’t mastered it yet, I do think the instructions leave something to be desired. I think I have like a 30% success rate at getting a fine mist, normally just get squirts of oil, but either way, I’ve committed to it.

[@phyliciajoykloes]

I appreciate you mentioning how you've used these products for a while, and it shows (in your other content). Thank you for reviewing the bad reviews and expressing yourself. Lovely content as always.

[@thewishtofly]

Yeah, the Misto thing really didn't work for me. It dosen't "spray" it just kind of comes out like a water gun, so you might as well just get an oil dispenser with a narrow nozzle. And yes it really is such a mess, leeks everywhere.

[@kaylamoran3528]

My mom has a thing with the texture of wood and cardboard, like she absolutely cannot touch it, so something like cardboard packaging or a bamboo toothbrush is something she absolutely will not do. The discomfort is too much for her. I just try to get her to look at other swaps and habits instead, no one will never be perfect anyway.

[@runemagged21]

I will say that Pela's self care brand (Habitat) has a plastic free deodorant with a shorter, wider cardboard applicator that does not have the issue that Native's design does and I've found the fragrance to be more intense (which I personally like). I gave this feedback to Native when I cancelled my subscription and let them know I would reinstate if corrected. I used the trick to workaround the design flaw, but it's tough to use to the end whereas Habitat's I easily could use with the applicator until I hit bottom without the base flipping over and falling out.

[@elizabethcoleman4265]

I switched to bamboo toothbrushes and I loved them but they got lost when I had an emergent move into an RV and had to drive 45 minutes to get one or go 3 days without a toothbrush so I went to a plastic toothbrush and I hate it. That being said, this toothbrush will eventually be boiled and then used as a cleaning brush

[@gretastrickler8041]

Okay so if you're someone who DESPERATELY tried to use misto & couldn't get it I just ended up with a spritz bottle & that has ended up being a great solution! Sorry Misto fans, we tried for a year & it was a little rough, lol.

[@sabrinap.7403]

I love when you review eco-friendly products. I learn a lot from you about these kinds of things. Please keep up the good work.

[@melissamadison8738]

I just started using native fragrance free. I’m allergic to a lot of fragrances. I’m using recyclable packaging. Yes it does slide down is it a big deal no. I just simply squeeze the sides just like Shelby.

[@krystal29808]

The thing I don’t like about Stasher bags is that they’re smaller than regular ziploc bags and they don’t have a 2.5 gallon size. The opening in the bags aren’t as wide as ziploc either.

[@vidincrisis]

was hoping to see a review and your thoughts on those metal lunch boxes because I love them so much, have used them all my life. here in India it's a staple, everyone uses them. but oh well

[@mshoneyy]

What are your thoughts on the electric bamboo brushes like Sustainable Tomorrow? I have always used an electric brush and never had a cavity so I’d like to stick with it. My current brush is not compatible with the bamboo heads. Is it worth switching to the Sustainable Tomorrow brush to use the bamboo heads? Thanks :)

[@VeganPrepper]

As to the Misto, I don't use a product like that. I had purchased another brand that just didn't work AT all, and probable ended up in a landfill after I returned it, which made me feel awful. But my hack for this is to use a tiny bowl and pour maybe a tablespoon of oil into it, then use a silicon basting brush to give a very light coat into whatever pan I'm using. It works PERFECTLY. I also have never liked the spray getting everywhere in my kitchen (it seems like no matter how careful you are, there's always some overspray). Anyway, there's another idea.

[@lyndsey268]

Now, I’ve never owned a Pela phone case before. I haven’t needed to replace my old one yet. But I recommended the brand to my sister, because I’ve heard great things about it. And I’ll most likely get one when I need a new case. However, my sister did not like her Pela case. She would give it a bad review if she left one. It was falling apart, it started fading a lot, and the back of the phone cracked one time she dropped it. This all happened within a few months. Great video, as always!

[@Valentiinitah]

I laughed SO HARD at the patchouli/hippies jokes that I choked.. you didn't fail as a hippie 💖 Btw I LOVE your videos. ❤️❤️

[@Steph-qs4yq]

I got an oil sprayer from a second hand shop, and loved it for aaages. But over time it's just clogged and lost pressure, and I've had no success in unclogging. I still have it in cupboard, apparently hoping that a little pixie will come along and magically fix it.

[@harmonicaveronica]

My only thoughts are to try soaking it in various things and giving it a good scrub with a brush. But I'm guessing you've tried soap, and may have tried vodka and rubbing alcohol. It might almost be better to see if you can find a replacement part for the but that's clogged

[@Steph-qs4yq]

@@harmonicaveronica I've not tried vodka, thank you!

[@CarlyAnn16]

I had that same experience with the bamboo toothbrush. I thought I wouldn’t be able to stand it but after a couple weeks I was totally used to it! Doesn’t bother me at all anymore

[@alyssahayes268]

This is true of plant-based foods too! Some of my FAVORITE things to eat also have terrible reviews from meat eaters who the product isn't even targeting!! Like idc if you love your animal meat, but let me enjoy my beyond nuggies!!

[@ClaireCaoimheRaeMoonshadow]

LOVE LOVE LOVE my Stasher bags! As for toothbrushes, I have used the bamboo brush and had not issues with the taste. Surprising as I often have issues with a lot of things like that (I have had trouble using plastic flatware since childhood). Currently, I use a motored toothbrush, as muscle weakness and pain has made it difficult to brush my teeth adequately these days. If you know of a power brush that is more eco-friendly, that would be awesome.

[@SamCass695477]

@Emily H's comment talks about a bamboo electric brush from Sustainable Tomorrow!

[@supernova622]

Picked up a discounted Native deodorant from a closeout store. I honestly didn't have high hopes but holy shit, it's amazing. I have really sensitive skin and was nervous that it had baking soda, since another deodorant i really liked started giving me a bad rash. It smells great and works really well for me. Just ordered a 3 pack and am sooo excited

[@huuuuuugu]

This was such an interesting video idea. Would definitely love to see this become a series!

[@Vesania3]

Almost all the products are way out of my budget, a goal of mine is the Stasher bags, but till then I keep using my plastic bags, wash them and reuse them.

[@rosypink1206]

I must say I also thought that the bamboo toothbrushes tasted bad when I first started using one. I wanted to keep trying though so I figured “well my teeth don’t have tastebuds” I just started brushing my teeth and gums while avoiding my tongue til the end. Years later I still use bamboo toothbrushes and it’s taste is not an issue at all.