Zero Waste Tips for Families & Beginners | Ep. 1 The Zero Waste Transformation

[@Shelbizleee]

This is my newest series! I hope you loved watching it as much as I loved putting it together. I would love your feedback on things that may have been missing or what you would like to see more of. This is a style I'm new to so any info would be appreciated 🤗💕

[@crystalcroft2041]

I really love this idea and the execution of the video! Congratulations girlie on making different KZbin videos and growing!

[@tanisemmello]

[@CelesteKristan4444]

This is great! I love seeing "typical" families learn zero waste!!

[@kaitlynarriaga736]

Six minutes into the video and I already looooooove your cousin 🤣🤣🤣

[@sonyaberry9805]

Do you have any compost videos?

[@eukaliptus93]

please make a student dorm edition :)

[@ezraglenn8439]

Honeychocolate yes yes yes!

[@Shelbizleee]

I will do any form of this series! Just need a volunteer to apply 🤗

[@Msblushkiss]

Shelbizleee if you was in nyc I would let you raid my apartment lol

[@tegansanderson5212]

@@Shelbizleee would you fly to Australia? ;)

[@andreakdrews]

Yes yes yes!!!!

[@lilianamunoz3003]

Shelbi I have a suggestion, maybe when you are giving people your ideas on what they should change you should bring up how much money they could save. Example, Paper towels are expensive!!!!

[@Shelbizleee]

Good idea!! Thank you 👏🏾

[@lilianamunoz3003]

You’re welcome. I’m still not zero waste but paper towels was easy. I bought beautiful cloth napkins from goodwill.

[@JC-ds7vc]

Yes! As a family with a budget sometimes I dont stop to think how much money I can save with a simple swap (like towels instead of paper towels). Also, doing things like buying bulk coffee beans and grinding them yourself takes an extra 30-60 sec, but your coffee tastes SO MUCH BETTER. After my MIL visited and used our grinder, she went home and bought one for herself and wont buy pre-ground coffee anymore. Also, even in smaller towns, you can often find small coffee shops that will sell beans by the pound in brown paper bags (which could be composted after you remove the metal tabs at the top).

[@madymc6130]

Good idea😊

[@margarett_b]

I like the idea so so much! I hope that a big TV company will reach out to you and give you the opportunity to make it a bigger thing

[@TheKindziols]

awesome idea !!!

[@nikkihitchcock7020]

I’d get a Netflix account if they picked you up!!! And made it into a series

[@mykl-anarche2201]

I would watch that crap outta that show!

[@melody7224]

sorting through people's garbage with them and helping them make less of it is maybe my dream job? I'm so excited for this!

[@skylarindigo4723]

Oh my God that fake recycling bin is the best

[@lizcourtney1]

your cousin is hilarious lol when you were making the suggestions and she was like hmmmmmmm...

[@sonatomcikova7512]

wow this would be such a job! People could hire someone to make their lives more sustainable :D

[@Shelbizleee]

I just want to help people do it and show case it here! We have big plans 🤗

[@xthexcolorxredx]

The best part of waking up is Folgers in your cup!

[@MinimalistBosnian]

LMAO YES SOMEBODY SAID IT

[@Anxiousbookdragon]

I use Folgers but I don't feel bad about it. Because I can make one can last about a year and I also have a hobby farm so I use old coffee containers to portion out each critters food.

[@juliacatarina100]

OMG this is so so amazing!!! Maybe you could do one with Lisa again in a year or so, to see if she has implemented the things that you recommended, or to see if there's another switch she could do

[@Shelbizleee]

Love that idea!! I can definitely do that 🤗

[@aubryandnic]

wow I'm so stoked for this

[@taylormcclatchy3522]

This is officially my absolutely favorite series!

[@SkiiBLuButterfly]

I love how she said yes to a freaking compost but didn't wana give up plastic straws 😂😹 *facepalm*

[@JC-ds7vc]

Would she be more open knowing how many alternatives are out there? I hate the feel of stainless steel straws, but I love our glass straws and want some silicone straws, as well. Bamboo straws arent as exciting to me, but I know they're a ZW favorite

[@angelikabatwoman]

Better than doing nothing! Everyone does their best in the areas they feel comfortable with so I think the facepalm is really disrespectful and an attitude like this makes it harder for the eco movement to really get to people when every little thing people do gets laughed at

[@SkiiBLuButterfly]

angelikabatwoman I'm not trying to be disrespectful or laugh at her, I'm just saying it's wayyy easier to give up straws than to build a compost-- it's funny to me because she isn't starting off small she just jumped in lol I'm glad she is helping Shelby by even volunteering for this experience to begin with and offer to give us a glimpse of how she authentically lives. I applaud any little change anyone makes for the environment I'm just surprised how she chose to change/reacted to her options 😂

[@zuneew]

Show her the turtle video...

[@tierracaccitolo]

Straws aren’t our biggest issue. However if you can use alternatives you should.

[@hushedthoughts]

I wish something like this was on TV! Not only does it teach people how to be more green it puts stores on blast which will make them more likely to carry green products! Love it

[@mackenziepowell4199]

I asked my school principal if we could get a recycling bin and she asked the superintendent who said no it was a waste of time and resources but the amount of trash we produce isn't

[@rowboat8343]

That's crazy and sad. I'm looking at schools for my son to attend and one of my top choices introduced recycling bins at the request of students and made it a school wide initiative. The students worked out exactly how much rubbish was being created and how much could be recycled. I was impressed. Keep trying!

[@galaxy_of_one]

The school I went to for a few years had one in most hallways. Also, we had a paper towel ban and no trashcans in the bathrooms.

[@TeegMonkey]

Bee Matney no trash cans in the bathroom sounds not good...

[@sfusz8809]

I love this video! Check if her local town offers free or cheap compost bins. Many towns do. I got mine for $20 from city, just did a quick Google search. My garbage waste has decreased by more than half through composting.

[@curveycarvings]

FYI the cheapest coffee at Walmart is the great value brand for $6/lb. It seems like bulk stores are often more expensive than buying in bulk at a regular grocery store.

[@dianabriones2971]

So excited for this series!! A few thoughts/ideas.. at the time of the final conversation maybe sitting next to each other to have both of you on the screen at the same time (rather than the back and forth happening in this video). Also, maybe suggesting to the person/people about resources they can use to continue making changes after you're gone (like a book to read or even suggesting your own videos). I am sure new people (nonsubscribers) will be tuning in to watch this and might want to know more. I appreciate the entertainment factor in the video, makes it very enjoyable to watch and it doesn't feel like I am being lectured about the subject. Keep up the great work!!

[@BargainBeautyAmy]

I luv Lisa shes great

[@kateweatherwax6484]

A great addict of plastic straws... She was cool til then.

[@mhuff8626]

What an amazing idea! I think this is going to bring to light how much of a privilege it is to have access to big bulk stores and places with lots of options for low waste. In small towns it’s quite a hassle, and most the time ordering is best, but then you have all the packaging from mailed items. But this is still an awesome way to spread awareness and create customized plans for families and their individual needs and concerns.

[@alinapung5155]

This is such a fantastic and unique video on sustainability! I love that you were able to visit the household, and that the family were so generous to have you for the week! It's awesome that you understood their specific needs and made suggestions for things they could change that was convient for her and her family. Parents are busy people! My sister and her family have been staying with my household for the last couple of weeks due to the coronavirus situation and I've been able to create a more sustainable collective household by getting everyone to participate in sustainable activities like composting, soft plastic recycling as well and correctly recycling in our council bin, reducing cling wrap and baking paper by using silicon covers and silicon baking tray, hang drying clothes ect. My sister even loves the DIY mouthwaste I made her. It's been really rewarding :)

[@neurospicyrainbow]

you need to start a street team where you train people to do this as your consulting business grows!

[@Shelbizleee]

That would be so fun!!

[@rainsy8567]

This is what im trying to do !! Learning to garden so that i cam maybe start an education program at the local libraries(county area) and/or BIG GOAL: getting a community garden for my home city approved!

[@audsadventures6272]

me scream singing when she was trying to remember the Folger’s slogan: ✨ “THE BEST PART OF WAKING UP IS FOLGERS IN YOUR CUP” ✨ 😂😂

[@LadyOfRain1]

Just pointing out that you are premiering during a National Moment of Silence for Remembrance here in Canada. Which means I have to wait even longer to see it, after I got all excited when I clicked on it just now! The anticipation is palpable!!

[@Shelbizleee]

Ahh oh no! I'm so sorry about that. But it will be here whenever you're ready (:

[@adrimolina9155]

She’s adorable !!

[@alohomora0123]

Okay I’m new here and have been non-stop watching your channel but I’m finally going to comment. I’m new to the low impact thing and found your channel through a collab you did, you have been so helpful. It can be so overwhelming but the more I watch your channel the more I pick up how I can slowly start adding things into my everyday life!!! Thank you!

[@pennymaddy4510]

Heya Shel! Do you happen to have a zero waste pet video that discusses different options for pet food and treats and stuff? As well as doggie poo bags for going to the park and stuff?

[@lillygilardi3513]

I know she has one that focuses on her cat, she probably talks a little bit about dogs as well (the comment section of that video would probably be a good place to look too)

[@leximontgomery9549]

Penelope Hall I know there are compostable poop bags.

[@Shelbizleee]

I do have a video about my cat. Although it's a little old it still applies to what I do currently. I don't have a dog and don't know much about the alternatives for them. Here's my cat video >>> kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4XLnICcod1qf7s

[@LCx829]

The most waste I need help with is dog bags. I never use plastic besides poop bags and I feel so wasteful.

[@CelesteKristan4444]

@@LCx829 I use these green compostable bags for my kitchen waste, I got them on Amazon. I wonder if those would work???

[@DieAlteistwiederda]

Recycling is just so normal here in Germany that some of the stuff I see happen in the US is just super weird to me. We also would just get metal utensils whenever we had something for school breakfast or lunch that required it. Even for huge parties you usually just use metal utensils and normal plates you already own and maybe borrow a few more from your neighbour or a family member. We still aren't zero waste at all but at least we also don't use THAT much.

[@chestercheetah77]

I love this video so much! As a mom of 3 in rural Wisconsin I struggle with finding ways to not waste so much. Shopping for food is my biggest struggle. Thanks for making this. Makes me feel better.

[@Lulutrg]

Such an amazing idea for a business and helping earth, thank you!

[@hollyrenee31]

Omg as someone who lives VERY close to Longview this was so refreshing to watch! We need more bulk stores around this area! Usually brookshires has bulk coffee!

[@sarapatterson5525]

Great video! My family all comes from rural eastern Arkansas, and they are also not "eager" to change. I think this is a great video to highlight just how far we have to go in regard to making trash and changing the environment in this country because your cousin is very typical in her lifestyle and also in her response. I tend to forget that there are people who aren't living low waste because all of the people in my life are very conscious in this area, but the reality is that most people are like Lisa! Great job on this, and I hope you have helped her with lasting change! She sounds like a fun cousin! :)

[@BEANBUG26]

When you were talking about how you understand about having kids and how you cant lecture her on getting around certain things bc of hectic life... girl you are so open minded. Non judgemental and just so down to earth. Love this series!!

[@sophiesmomma]

Love the concept. Cringing at $12.50/lb for coffee. I pay $3.50/lb. I guess it really depends on a bunch of factors.

[@laurakochuyt1387]

Lisa is hilarious! Love her spirit. Loving the series so far. 🤗

[@aeedazed]

LOVE THIS! keep up the good work! Fun fact: YOU were the person who taught me about zero waste. Now i am trying my best to be zero waste

[@earthrebranded]

OH... YOU WENT THERE IM SO EXCITED

[@lorenaandjohnopenroad4712]

What a great idea. We can even do this with our families and friends.

[@typoriver3651]

I am incredibly excited for this series to take flight. I am so sick of the tutorials on KZbin that try to show sustainability but are unable to actually give real solutions to everyday life. They say it's super simple and give the impression that it is fashionable, or say that it is free but then tell you to go out and buy all these new products. I really hope that this shows the everyday struggles as a modern consumer to go zero waste. And I really hope you continue to highlight that people are just human and not everything can be transitioned easily, and that some waste is impossible to avoid. I can't tell you how many times series says to just go down to your local shop with a bunch of mason jars and pick up all your food and shampoo from these vats where no packaging is used. But they never seem to think about that 90% of America doesn't have access to shops like that! Or they will get all their necessities through mail, not considering the huge carbon footprint that causes. I really want a down to earth series like this that shows the problems, highlights the struggles, and offers real solutions. And when a solution isn't present, to own up to it and just plainly state that you're doing the best you can.

[@amybuettner2963]

I love Lisa! She is totally relatable!

[@stacykrett]

LOL...your cousin is a riot. Thank you for to both parties for making this case study possible.

[@madelynbryan5712]

Omg your sister is SO funny - she has great camera presence

[@JC-ds7vc]

Thank you for acknowledging that things like fast food can be harder to avoid for busy families with children! My family tries hard to prepare all meals and snacks for while we will be out, but we can't always predict the future and sometimes need to stop somewhere. I love your simple baby-step approach, thank you.

[@faeriesmak]

I am super excited to see your compost building. That’s something that I have the space for and don’t know where to start. We have chickens and they take all of the food scraps but my Mom makes coffee with filters and we have things like bones. Eggshells go back tot he chickens as well.

[@niamh9374]

idk why but before you did i had never googled a bulk shop near me and now i know that theres one 20 minutes away tysm :)

[@pixkypix]

Oh what a great idea Shelbi!!! This is a great series and I think it could be so effective to actually be there and see peoples every day thing! I’m so excited to see the series! PS Schnauzers are the cutest! Congrats on this series Shelbi! Such a great way to have an impact!

[@yibuseato]

LOVE LOVE LOVE this new series!!! If only you could visit everyone's home and help us find solutions. So grateful for you!

[@carlaconce]

What a brilliant idea. This should be on TV.

[@polonavidic4477]

Wow! That is an amazing project! I really like the idea of you going to other people’s houses and then help them change their lifestyle.

[@evelynkrull5268]

First: I freaking love her. Two: so kind of her to volunteer. Three: I'm only halfway through but I love how open minded you are. I think baby steps are more important than changing so much in a way that you can't sustain with your lifestyle

[@mayaabdulbaki8230]

I loved this series! Talking about zerowaste and trying to apply it on a regular family that isn't zerowaste are different..and this is very beneficial!plus she's so funny so that was nice to watch..loved this series

[@BLHxglam]

WHAT AN AMZING SERIES SHELBY!! You get to make wonderful inspiring and helpful content!! WHILE you help people!!!!! I adore this!

[@sidneyscarlett9115]

My mom's side of the family is from Longview so this video is going to be especially helpful to me when I go visit them next time! Thank you, Shelby!

[@raeganbaegan94]

I am from Longview! I knew I recognized the Natural Grocers when you pulled up!! This makes me so excited to know there are some resources around me that I wouldn’t have thought about.

[@giorgia.d1107]

I've been waiting for a video like this. I think it will help me and my family a lot. Then you shelbi ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@tarafrancis8160]

I cant wait for the next ep!

[@kalleyh8424]

Omg I would love this in my house. Trying to make changes here and there but someone observing my waste would be so helpful for me to see what I'm blind to!

[@KarlaRodriguez-mx2od]

I love the idea of this videos. I just felt sad of her attitude, I feel the same way when I explain someone about how to reduce plastic consume. Somentimes I think that it is just me against the world. Fortunately my mom and my boyfriend listen to me and they are making changes in their lifestyle. Greetings from Mexico girl! :*

[@KarlaRodriguez-mx2od]

Make a travel version please!

[@oldmatureish]

Lisa is just adorable. I love her.

[@klig8686]

It's crazy, where I live you can get fined if you dont put food waste in a compost bin

[@duckyluver12]

Me too! Huge fines for food waste or recyclables in the garbage can.

[@xthexcolorxredx]

@@duckyluver12 How do they enforce that? Do the garbagemen check every can before they dump it into the truck?

[@klairexoxo]

where is that??

[@klig8686]

@@klairexoxo northern Ireland!

[@klig8686]

@@xthexcolorxredx I'm not sure, I know there's a system like you would maybe get a warning first but I don't know how they regulate it

[@chickpeapasta]

This is so cool, I’m really excited for this series!! I’m hoping you have a dramatic Shaw Dawson style couch interview moment while talking to people about what they waste lol

[@crystalcroft2041]

What an amazing new series! I loved this video and your cousin is so sweet! I loved watching her and you interact!

[@cavittbuckner]

I’m so glad you did this video! I live in the same area as your cousin! Now I know that I wasn’t crazy when I couldn’t find many zero easy bulk places!

[@alli_gal]

This is really cool video! I love effort she put in to finding out more about buying bulk coffee, that’s really thought provoking and also a great way to support a local business! Something new to think about.

[@yadiralanderos4271]

OMG I had stoped watching you because you looked to sad at one time, but I did miss your vids. And then I saw this and I just had to come back and you again what I loved is that it is the real deal of a real life of you and a family this is also great because I will be going on vacation and my goal is to help my family too to become zero waste with me. Seeing this is so Inspiring to see and the motivation is there and you just passed it on to me so I am subscribing to your channel to get more tips before I leave on vacation to see my family and hopefully get them on the boat along with me to becoming zero W. minimalist and all is other stuff happening around me and thank you so much good luck make as many as you can within your house because that is the course that is your heart your family thank you so much and I love your laughter thank you

[@nkess33]

I LOVE this idea 100%

[@seegtak]

This is the first time (I’ve noticed) a video hasn’t shown up in my sub feed but was posted on my homepage. Glad I didn’t miss it!

[@PhiliH88]

This is such a brilliant premise - I also loved that you limited it to three areas. I think to try and cover everything would reduce the likelihood of someone making any changes, but three feels possible. At the same time, it must be so hard to see all the potential for change and to only focus on a few; so, well done for looking at the bigger picture of how the human brain works with changing habits! ☺️

[@PhiliH88]

Oh, also - you mentioned about stopping junk being free and the only cost is the time to do it... maybe also point out that the time will be gained back tenfold by not needing to sort through the junk mail going forward!

[@christine1744]

What a brilliant idea to do a series like this .really helpful thanks x

[@Lady-Jane1]

Your cousin is lovely and I love your sense of humour

[@uurban9662]

I would really like seeing more of this series :) this is like doing the work in action helping people observe their waste and understand what their options are... well done!

[@erinsheridan4593]

These videos make me grateful for living in a fairly big city with a lot of grocery options.

[@KindLifeHappyLife]

I grew up there. The closes "bulk" is in Tyler, TX. Fresh is a store owned by Brookshires they have bulk coffee and tea, plus other items in bulk, but its about an hour from there. Love this series!

[@mindaurra1525]

This is such a great idea. I also think you would be a great sustainability coordinator. It is a position at most universities! I found out that is was a real job because I am on the grad student sustainability committee. We are pushing a resolution to phase out single-use plastics. !!! :)

[@kinou_clem__6366]

Wow I love it ! It’s definitely a new serie I want to see ! I found the video too short but when I checked I saw it was more than 20 minute. We need more of this ! It could be a TV show.

[@HosCreates]

I buy from natural grocers here in Kansas . If you ask the store manager you can get a 5, 10, 25 lb bag and if you get it bulk you can save money for it .

[@kait3863]

This is so great! I feel super inspired by this, keep it up! Also, Lisa is too cute!

[@Cozyclaymonkeys]

This is honestly the best thing EVER!!!!!! I speak for everybody when I say were excited for this series 😍😍😍

[@hannahharrelson5703]

I think you're at my Natural Grocers 😆 I hate that the bulk is all in plastic. It's been really difficult to reduce our waste in East Texas.

[@emmalendt6072]

I LOVE your cousin, she is super adorable.

[@roxariano4953]

this is way too cute i love how close you and your cousin are🤣🤣

[@agata0519]

what an amazing idea Shelby!

[@alysonroper9721]

OH MY GOD did your cousins' kid and/or friend go to GymU in longview because I used to work/train there! They looked sooooo familiar and when you googled Longview I got so excited! My zero waste journey within the confines of Longview has been soooo difficult thanks for making this video!

[@ecoconsciousadventures]

Loving your zero wasting. I am also a zero waster. 💖🌏😊 It is great to see more people being the changes they want to see in the world. Zero Waste is a great place to start. ❤

[@MayMayW17]

I love how the dogs in the beginning are just like, “Are.... are you filming us?! 🤨”

[@ashleyw8526]

OMG! I am in love with this series! I can't wait to see more! I will definitely use these tips in my home! 😍

[@chiara2093]

This is such a great idea!! Loved this first episode

[@brooklynknight1032]

Try a local coffee shop, i work for one where we roast our own beans they we get delivered in a burlap sack. If so she could bring her own glass jar to get beans from them. There is also a few other shops in town who also roast their own.

[@Handropia]

Great tip

[@vixen1143]

Love this idea. I struggle with time to look into what things I can do and could really do with someone who could tell me what change I can make.

[@Kaileynorriscreates]

Great video!!! I love this series of helping folks do what they can to go zero waste. Its always good to start with family 😀. I am a single mom and I am on my "zero waste" journey. I am really waking up to how my consumption of resources is affecting my planet. I am in California right now with all the smoke and wild fires and I am thinking about how global warming is happening right now!! We are in a drought!! I would love to see you do a collaberation with a zero waste mom! Thanks for spreading the message of love for ourselves and love for the planet. 💜

[@rachel642]

Really excited for this series! Love the idea! The work you do helps my anxiety about the direction of the planet so much. I do as much as I can do but it’s so hard to get other people to switch. Luckily my husband is totally on board with all the quick drastic changes though😂❤️

[@jennyhammond9261]

What a great concept for your channel! I look forward to more videos like this.

[@hart_of_stone]

It's so weird to me seeing people throwing food waste in the trash because where I live we have green bins for food waste, so even if you don't compost (which I think a fair number of people do in my neighborhood? We've had a composter ever since I was a kid at least) your organic waste isn't usually going into the trash. It's also good for things that take too long for a backyard composter (e.g., wood bits, bone, etc.)

[@KfolksMs]

Love you and your channel! So inspiring, informative, and practical! Already making changes AND you inspired my holiday gifting to be more minimal, eco friendly, and mindful! Thank you💚

[@brittneykiphart1163]

GIRL this is brilliant!! Keep doing what you’re doin🤙🏻🥰

[@nicolezach5456]

This is so cool! I think this is such a great idea for a series. It's great to see simple changes that anyone can make and also the habits people have that they have no idea are generating so much waste and can be easily fixed. Thank you!! :D

[@e-rizzle]

I love your cousin 😍 she's awesome and so relatable.

[@tabitha8707]

It'd be fun to see the whole family! :) Fantastic series though!!!

[@kyleaperrott]

This is so fun! I love this series so much girl!!

[@jodisantillan3948]

It would awesome if there were a Sprouts nearby. They have a wonderful bulk section. There are 44 Texas locations. I always go to the one here in Corpus Christi. I’d also just like to say thanks for always being that kick in my ass to inspire me to change. I’ve recently switched to reusable produce bags and made myself remember to bring my reusable grocery bags with me. I just got metal straws today and wool dryer balls. I’m nowhere near where I wanna be, but I’m trying to make small changes every day! ❤️