This NYC Store is an Environmentalist's Wonderland

Lauren Singer, known for living a zero waste lifestyle in New York City, runs a store called 'Package Free Shop' in Brooklyn. Her popular blog, 'Trash is for Tossers' details how she lives a lifestyle free from sending trash to landfills. She's making the minimal environmental impact she can, and you can too by replacing everyday disposable products with reusable ones from her shop. You can shop online as well at her online store.
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[@SuperVapourizer]

This is a great shop and a really cool message. But please, guys, if you have reusable plastic containers, don't throw them away for fancy metal containers. That would not be in the sense of zero-waste. Use what you got at home

[@sum1834]

Heinz Heinz this should get more likes

[@anni_ie991]

@@sum1834 this doesn't really need more likes to be more valuable. But I respect your opinion

[@catherineyu4556]

@@anni_ie991 i think they're saying that because comments with more likes are generally displayed at the top of the comment section, meaning more people will see them

[@anni_ie991]

@@catherineyu4556 but it's not precise though.

[@ifrankleerarelyspeak]

@@anni_ie991 how would you rephrase it to make it 'precise' ?

[@bangsol7914]

It’s great how Lauren is bringing zero waste lifestyle forward with a shop. I can imagine running a shop is an expensive business, so as long as her business is not as big or as well-funded as Wallmart or whatever you forks are comparing the prices with, it’s probably necessary to keep it at a significantly higher price.

[@alicelu5691]

bangsol like it or not, these aren’t environmentally friendly as they pretend to be...

[@Mel-wx2ck]

Alice Lu it’s better than the products the average American uses. also, these are meant to last a long time which means no need to rebuy which will significantly reduce the consumption rate of single use plastics from one person and more (as this is a growing movement). Also I feel like Lauren is trying to be as conscious of her product choices as possible and I think that’s what makes the biggest difference at the end of the day.

[@alicelu5691]

Mel I know these are labeled as “conscious” choices these days, better than plastics, but still many of those soaps, shampoos aren’t as good for environment and definitely not everyone’s skins, lots of those soaps are just like normal mainstream products you can find outside, they’re just the basic soap types

[@Mel-wx2ck]

Alice Lu I think that’s why it’s important to find which product is best for you but still keeping in mind what is put in it! For example I use raw African black soap and Castile soap which are both great for my skin and eco friendly!

[@alicelu5691]

Mel castilles are like basic soaps... and they still uses packaging which is none different than mainstream ones. especially those brushes, there are eco brushes available mainstream supermarkets as well... (and better quality)

[@stjernedugg]

Keep in mind that Lauren also shares the recipes for the products originally made by herself on her blog. That is the cheaper zero waste alternative to lots of the products in this store. Lots of people complain about the prices, but the products you can't make yourself are highly reusable for a longer amount of time than the conventional plastic/single use items you'd replace these with. Over a longer amount of time, buying stuff here will definitely be cheaper. Take a safety razor compared to Gillette, for example. The razor is more expensive, but you only need to buy new blades for it while a Gillette needs a new razor head. Or the water purification devices compared to buying tons of water bottles.

[@fanOmry]

More than you know. You know the Microplastics we started hearing about? That Plastic that will stay around for generations? dissolved into particulates much faster than expected.

[@anac.4801]

GE PLAYER that’s... kind of how it works... anything you cannot make on your own would most likely be more expensive, since it takes labor and time to make the product. Cheaply made stuff will remain cheap and the more effort it takes to make something the more it’ll cost. What would you prefer, diy, cheaper but less durable, or a bit more expensive yet more durable product?

[@setter_soul_waifu0930]

@GE PLAYER i mean you sometimes make homemade food because it would be cheaper but you still want to buy them when you don't have the time. I guess you're used to cheap labor products that you don't appreciate things like this.

[@MrBLAA]

You know who also shows all of their receipts... Salvation Army. This is a thrift store for idiots. You know what would be better than purchasing detergent ONE CUP AT A TIME?? Being responsible ((planning ahead)) and buying a whole box of it... then you can scoop out your own freakin’ cups

[@bimapamungkas9109]

@GE PLAYER you sound so naive.

[@mjliu6439]

We have to start thinking about long term investment. A good stainless steel thermo is not cheap but you can use it for lifetime. Sustainable brands are more expensive and you can't pretend it to cost as same as regular big brands which mostly are not sustainable, not trade fair, not cruelty free.

[@musicbox2466]

Melanie Liu remember: cruelty free is never sustainable or biodegradable. go get wool and leather products, preferably at a thrift store, because they are easy to recycle and last a lifetime. "cruelty-free" ends up being dumped in two months because it doesn't last, it is made by slaves, and it ends up being eaten by birds and whales, whereas you can recycle wool indefinitely.

[@starlite556]

You have been well programed SHEEPLE.

[@nogeorge1162]

That's the way our grand parents and grand grand parents used to buy food and other stuff. Using plastic for every single item today is INSANE and uneeded.

[@femmeNikita27]

And didn't really take off until 90-ties, so we can still undo it if we only want and cat on a global scale. My grandma wasn't relying on plastic, recycled glass and and paper, Iived a happy life but would always carry her own shopping bag everywhere. She knew how to sew and reuse fabric, she knew how to grow herbs and plants. So why can't we? We are as much capable of learning and doing those things which were pretty normal for our ancestors. Nowadays people trash the world with electronics. My father used to would recycyle and reuse any piece of electronics. When people lived behind the iron curtain they could reuse all types of scraps to build any piece of electronic equipment they would need. We can use it everywhere. No need to trash an entire laptop if you can reuse 80% of old one to upgrade several others or maybe to build a new one or at least to recycyle it for rare metals.

[@ludmilamaiolini6811]

This is such a great business idea... I want to go zero waste, but it’s hard when you can’t even purchase vinegar or baking soda package free. Well, I guess I will have to open my own store 😂 I know prices are probably higher than average, but that doesn’t mean Lauren isn’t doing something brave and meaningful. Maybe her products aren’t accessible to everyone right now, but if people start buying more compostable toothbrushes, shampoo bars etc in 10 years these items will be produced in a larger scale and become cheaper. But someone has to start the change

[@meganwebb2490]

Ludmila Maiolini i cant even buy a cucumber without plastic!

[@ludmilamaiolini6811]

Megan Webb Damn, why does a cucumber need plastic, anyway? :/ But we can’t give up, my friend ... if all we can do at the moment is buying a reusable water bottle, than let’s do it. Even something so small can raise awareness, and who knows, maybe one day people will realize some fruits don’t need wrapping.

[@wilmab4120]

Ludmila Maiolini the reason cucumbers/veggies have plasic wrapping is because they go bad so fast if they don't and then there would be a lot organic waste instead. But I think researchers have found a protein in silk that could be used as an alternative to plastic wrapping so hopefully that will become more usual in a few years.

[@ludmilamaiolini6811]

Wimmie Well, I hadn’t thought about it that way :D I live in a country where most of the veggies we consume are produced locally, if not in the same city then at least in the same country, so it’s easier to find things unwrapped. But when we need to take things overseas we need different solutions. Well, mankind has done incredible things, I’m sure we have enough intelligence and imagination to come up with better packaging

[@lauraw3129]

Check out bulk barn! (not sure if it's just a canadian thing) but it's an entire bulk store and they allow you to bring in jars now :)

[@brunnakloster1041]

OMG SHE'S SO PREETY AND SO SMART AND SO GREEN, I'M IN LOVE. GIRL, UR KILLING IT

[@danny6714]

PRETTY*

[@akivaweil5066]

Autism?

[@ivobreeschoten5442]

@@akivaweil5066 probably

[@user-ld9hs1mb1u]

Aw Life is Strange, love that game / story.

[@popcorn19761]

And has a sexy voice to boot.

[@nathalineg9491]

She seems young and I'm glad to see young people being innovative and making a change in any way they can. Good for her!

[@sanaaelcock4352]

A store like this is great, especially where I live. I live in Barbados which is a small island in the Caribbean and recently a ban was implemented where manufacturing companies were banned from bringing in single use plastics, so now all the straws, containers, cups etc are disposable, recyclable or made from paper.🤗

[@selene4563]

People are complaining that the prices are too high for people, and I agree. But this amazing woman actually has a blog where she writes DIY recipes for toothpaste, detergent, household cleaning products, ect. She profits off the people that already want their products made, but she also helps you make them yourself. I probably won't be buying any of her products any time soon as I'm a broke college student, but she's truly inspired me to go through the sustainable route. Small steps, people, small steps.

[@abhishekmishra-zm9kx]

She is a beautiful lady with a beautiful soul. I really respect her!!

[@camilamarie836]

What Lauren is doing is amazing! Just wish these stores were all around the world

[@Mirsab]

0:44 I thought she meant that she uses everything she sells before she sells it

[@lemonyapples]

She says waste problem shouldn't fall into consumer but to businesses. But the consumers have to pay waaaay much. So the consumers are 'paying the price'

[@Chrosn]

lemonyapples yeah cause you’re paying a convenience fee to have someone dispose of your waste for you, I call it a comfort tax

[@fakiirification]

correct, you paid attention in economics 101. No cost is bared by the business, everything that puts a "burden" on business is simply factored into the end price of the product. Its not that "ebil business" is mean spirited or vengeful. its just how economics works, if you are not making a profit from an activity, there is no point to do that activity.

[@hrsdarwish306]

Our government subsidizes a lot of big business, so your tax dollars are heading to their pockets, just not in a way you notice, and you’re ending up with the shorter end of the stick.

[@raapyna8544]

Well, if you are your own boss, and your income is your company, even if you paid out of pocket, that would technically be the company's money - because you own the company. Of course it doesn't legally go this way, (depending on the business model, you might not be personally responsible for the economy of the company with your whole wealth) but it's the same money going around. And the company has to make money, in order to pay you, in order for you to pay. And the company's money comes from the customers. So in order for the customers' prices to be low, the company has to sell a lot, to pay you, for you to pay. Am I unclear enough? The company owner doesn't have other money than your money, so they can't pay with it either.

[@theshion005]

The price is paid in our taxes.

[@MelModica]

Excellent!!! We need waste free stores in every town! I am happy to say I have dramatically reduced the amount of trash and recycling coming out of my home. With a little effort we can all dramatically reduce the amount of plastic we buy! Start off by eliminating plastic bags, bottles and straws! Many local grocery stores accept plastic bags including plastic bags from stores, ziplock bags, and most plastic bags that are clean and dry! Remember refuse, reduce, reuse and recycle ♻️

[@meheretoday6968]

The problem I have is the cost ... I walked into a store the other day, it was bulk buy foods. You bought your own containers..I love this idea but they were selling plain flour for $20 a kilo .. I cant afford these sort of prices. If prices were reasonable then I am sure more of us would do this but until then we just have to survive the best we can on our limited wages...

[@VannaMae]

That's the thing. The only way we can make this type of lifestyle realistic for everyone is if the prices compete with one use plastic items. The business owner will have to eat the cost at first, but I think it's a worthy investment to get more people living zero waste.

[@meheretoday6968]

Monse the store I was in, nothing was under $20 a kilo, feel free to pay my bill if I were to shop there...

[@meheretoday6968]

Vanna I am happy to buy from these stores but not at the expense of my mortgage and buying at these sort of stores will cost me my mortgage money... as I said if they were a reasonable price I would be in there like a shot...

[@Yashendwirh]

I was my dream once to have a sustainable store of sorts, where you bring in your own container to get bulk items other than food (lip gloss, shampoo, dish soap, window cleaner, whatever it was.) and to provide reusable containers for most things and most if not all of the items would be featuring local artisans and the like. Sadly most of us don't have the capital to start a business

[@omarvaltierra93]

Yashendwirh I've thought of the same thing before. Don't lose hope! The idea of "thinking globally and acting Locally" is gaining traction.

[@fakiirification]

just think, over 100 years ago, you used to have local shops/general stores where you would take your own cloth sack or box, fill it up with what you needed, usually in glass containers or their own small sacks, or just loose in a bin to pick from, and take it home to your own cupboard. The glass container could be reused unless broken, and the sacks used for other produce could be re purposed even into any number of things, even clothing or children's toys. Its almost like the consumerist lifestyle that spawned big box grocery and department stores created all this problem for the sake of corporate profits and easy freight logistics! shocking!

[@EasterbunbunAJ]

Yashendwirh What a great idea!!! 💡 spark :D

[@EmilyRhinier]

Love it! We have to change if we want to have a place to live in the future. Can't wait for more and more of these shops to pop up. Also, for those complaining about prices, everything new always starts at a higher price, but as it becomes more in demand, the prices will drop. Also, you don't have to buy from this store, there are other options, this is just a good way to get some ideas and then do some research of your own. The idea is to become more aware of what you are purchasing, how it affects our planet, which effects us. Your dollars are what drive the products, so choosing to buy things that aren't going to harm the planet will force more and more manufacturers to change their packaging.

[@patriciatom9555]

I so admire Lauren Singer. She can and is living a zero waste lifestyle. She is a real social entrepreneur as she is helping to make the practice of a zero waste lifestyle for the masses a reality.

[@MrsBee-uo2lc]

There needs to be these type of stores EVERYWHERE!!!!!🥰👍👍👍

[@xjsem1301]

We all need to convert to this lifestyle if we want to save our planet as well as what beautiful creatures are left on it.

[@stillthesame3010]

I'm doing a zero waste lifestyle 1 step at a time with my mom so we can help also🙂

[@TheSUPERHAPPY1]

If concerned about prices, try looking at local thrift store for items, or asking for items on local buy & sell groups :)

[@malubruh5851]

Dear Lauren, thank you

[@hrishikeshbadiyar4662]

And when British came they mocked us for eating in leaf plates

[@yoshikochikuni1247]

Oh how the tables have turned...

[@legaldogecoin]

Yoshiko Chikuni well, you can just use glass plates and wash them, no need to find a big leaf

[@venkatasaravanan4942]

Hrishikesh badiyar. You are right.. We Indians used banana leaves as plates to eat.. this made the food healthier as well as produced less waste because leaves are biodegradable. But when British came to India they forced us to turn into the western lifestyle and everything has changed since then..

[@venkatasaravanan4942]

@@legaldogecoin What if the glass plates break?

[@legaldogecoin]

@@venkatasaravanan4942 get another one! or even better, repair the one that broke

[@dhanyaviswanadh7169]

Great effort. I wish everyone would think like you. We have a moral responsibility to give our future generations a safer Earth, and not the trash.

[@ananyav3395]

Hats off to you Lauren!!!!

[@khannazia2320]

This is so pleasing. Wish we had something similar in our country.

[@goomagames]

I'd love to buy all of this! ... at 1/4th the price.

[@Cindy99765]

Tbh, it is in NYC where the cost of living is high, and she is also running this small business, so she has to set the prices higher to make money.

[@ayanajaramillo212]

money won’t matter when we’re dead

[@TheSweetForever]

The earth is already paying the price 🤷🏾‍♀️. People who don’t change their horrible ways are the reason we may not even be here in 50 years and a lot of animals are endangered right now...but yeah the price is way too high for something that will last you for forever since it’s stainless steel or just overall better for the environment💁🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️

[@JustOneGuy]

But how would she be able to sustain herself otherwise lol. You cant live green and be cheap.

[@mjdziyad9430]

@@ayanajaramillo212 Yeah but it does when we're living tho...

[@albertoortega8510]

People complain about the price. WHY? by paying $27 for a stainless steel razor you are saving time and money in the long run by not having to constantly keep buying them and throwing them away, eventually paying more throughout the years. Also, instead of having to rub the deodorant using my fingers, i recycled an empty deodorant bar and poured my mixture in it to let it harden. Works equally as great.

[@musicbox2466]

I know this chick, glad to see she made this a business, because she inspired me years ago. I felt really bad about having to take trash out every day when I discovered her.

[@joshycm10]

Lauren Wish you good luck in your business....you did your part for an echo friendly world... hope your dream come true ... thank you for your efforts

[@milohsnow1965]

I absolutely love this!!! So wild I never heard of her before.

[@xonsew3959]

i live in NY and pass by here all the time. ive only been inside once but they have really cool products. it’s a big variety and i haven’t purchased much but i’ve been wanting to go back anyway. glad that she’s getting more recognition.

[@valeriya898]

You are such an amazing person, very inspiring and thoughtful.I wish there was a store like yours in Israel

[@DreamingMyWayUp]

I WANT IT ALL!!

[@Keshabag]

Wish we had this in Latvia

[@No-kx1gm]

I. Love. Her. I love her charisma, her intelligence, her politeness and the manner in which she's approaching her goal. She's taking measures that alot of other business don't focus on. I appreciate her work

[@earthling_parth]

I am using Package Free products in Texas (ones which I cannot easily find locally), they are a bit expensive but they definitely hold their value in the long run and are quality products. Love the work Lauren has done - not only with Package Free and Simply & Co, but by promoting other sustainable and green businesses, and giving tips from beginner to advanced levels from someone trying to reduce their carbon footprint to someone living zero waste lifestyle.

[@TheChickenRiceBowl]

This should be the norm, not the exception.

[@tnkaul9002]

I am here before YT starts recommendeding this video.

[@coryg4553]

We need more people like you! Thank you!

[@rushikaramani2141]

THANK YOU LAUREN SINGER! ☺️

[@sofi88p]

We all understand this is more expensive and inaccessible for many people. But everyone has to understand the cost of making say, a metal straw is greater than the one of a plastic straw. Yes, it is awful a lot of people can't afford this. However, it is still a very good idea and maybe in the future, if people show an interest, more of these products will be created. If that happens, the cost goes down.

[@sarahl9268]

You get discounts at most coffee shops for brining your own cup and straw. It's 30 cents at Starbucks, but it adds up eventually. This is an example of a current incentive to reduce plastic waste

[@mundano]

Not really. I bought those straws from Amazon. 4 pack for 3 USD.

[@Cindy99765]

@@mundano I think the point was to eliminate packaging from online purchases

[@nkk_23]

@well hello there random person on KZbin Us normal people don't stick metal straws through our eyes. If your story is true, I'm sorry that she died but that's not a good enough reason to stop buying metal straws

[@bluefernlove]

I reuse my plastic straws. Simple.

[@Racheliw94]

How far away is the factory from the store? Do the items come from a wholesale company? What is the purpose of moving an online company into a physical store? Is it necessary for a company to have a physical location in this era? I'm really curious about how much it would cost to franchise this.

[@KawaiiPinkPunkStar]

Maybe so she doesn't have to use bubble mailers and plastic to ship items

[@thesource479]

I’d like to franchise this too.. Albeit local.. in all locations around the globe.. More like a Blockchain, Zero Waste, Sustainable Supply Chain, crypto-currency/ tokenized/ Global Decentralized Community/ & Network, Bringing forth neighborhood makers cooperatives (co-ops), in neighborhoods around the globe.. Utilizing best practices of franchising, network marketing, affiliate/ Referral programs, Cryptocurrencies, the Blockchain, Social Media/ Influencer marketing, viral multi-media, landing pages, Webinars, gameification, journeys via drip feed newsletters, staking in the Project/ Network/ global stores collective, Open Source, decentralized Democratic governance, Cooperative, promotions/ giveaways, Sponsorships, crowdsourcing engine.. etc etc In which we future value 7 generations into the future, the real/ natural value of our Zero Waste/ 100% Circular, Right Resource Use, Global Sacred Land Stewardship, & Life Caretakership Planet. & Mint the Current Valuation Of such a world, To establish salaries/ staking positions for all core leaders in the movement, & a massive bounty list of all the tasks to make this possible, Incentivizing people all around the world to do all the things to help this scale, from local to global, & all receive increasingly valuable currency/ tokens, that help make all our products cheaper than the toxic stuff, if not free in the long run.. In which all human beings are incentivized to live in the most balanced, and beneficial, eco-beyond sustainable, regenerative, passionate pursuit of perfection in creation by all our actions as a species, for life, for the planet.. and our highest purpose unfoldment. As one membership humanity, 100% Zero Waste Earth Tribe. The Source: One Project Left To Complete Paradise On Earth Building out the Resource-Based Economic System for the planet, Gameifying the Paradigm Shift Www.thesource.network

[@Zhonguoria]

Yes, cost of a retail store tremendously increases the price. Add retail workers, utilities, and insurance. But Amazon and Ebay are charging sales taxes now, so online isn't always cheaper anymore.

[@trishtonks8238]

You are amazing ! My hero ! People like you are the future ! Thanks for the courage to pioneer the future .

[@Ezster69]

We need shops like this one in Cali!

[@Sambal123]

Pls make a store like this in Amsterdam

[@kikiverkerk343]

Beetje een late reactie haha maar je heb er best een paar in Nederland en ook een hoop online winkels zoals levenzonderafval.com / zozero /plasticfreeamsterdam

[@kennaclifford8595]

wtf I had a dream where I was here and I’ve never seen this place before to heck

[@tazboy1934]

I also had dream like this

[@sharank]

Its called deja Vu (idc about the spelling)

[@mendelzmendel9491]

@@sharank I thougjt de javu means thinking you've already been there when you are there at that time.

[@cloudybee3653]

Can we talk about her hair amazing

[@tpwk1282]

I really hope there will be more shops like this one in the future...

[@hannahmarie3918]

pro tip: buy off etsy, they have all this stuff for 10x cheaper lol

[@f.u.c8308]

then it will be in some kind of packaging

[@mychannelnow82]

@@f.u.c8308 where do you think this girl gets everything from? Manufacture it in New York? Lol

[@nsiandekweka8373]

Or make it yourself ! There’s tons of ideas on Pinterest

[@ayanajaramillo212]

that’s not the point idiot

[@alicelu5691]

BeyondThe_Winchesters it’s actually everywhere around world... some of those soaps and shampoos caused lots of troubles because of oils, so these actually aren’t environmentally friendly no matter the hype

[@TacoStacks]

Reduce, recycle, reuse.

[@afrahkhan4874]

It's Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

[@Angelface-zp3fk]

If only everyone could be like this we could make the world a little better

[@gem2148]

SHE IS AMAZING

[@adistung]

Nice job! Amazing! I hope Indonesia can have this kind of store too

[@FeliciaKrismanta]

Adisty Rai Sudah ada green mommy shop di malang. Beli makanan di pasar tradisional juga bisa zero waste

[@adistung]

Felicia Krismanta Hai Felicia, trims infonya. Sayang banget toko Green Mommy cuma ada di Malang, andai aja udah tersebar, aku tertarik banget dengan "package free" store.

[@FeliciaKrismanta]

Adisty Rai kalo di jakarta, ada pasar semesta suka pop up store. coba liat ig @pasarsemesta deh. sebenernya jauh lebih gampang zero waste di indonesia dibanding di luar, cuci baju bisa pake lerak, makanan daripada take away/masak sendiri pake kemasan, bisa makan di warteg 😂 Goodluck!!

[@adistung]

Felicia Krismanta wow! Kamu ngebantu banget serius, makasih ya!!

[@rubenhayk5514]

You probably have to use same steel straw for three generations before it save any pollution/energy compared to one plastic straw but whatever makes you feel good

[@spacefairyxx6180]

Ruben Hayk no no no and no, imagine 7 billion people using steel straws for 1 month that would drastically decrease the pollution DO YOUR RESEARCH😡😡😡

[@mendelzmendel9491]

I don't know bro, it seems way better to just drink your beverage(s) without straw because: 1. It takes air thus would make your belly sick 2. You need to buy & then clean the straw everyday & bring it around wherever & whenever you go 3. You can just easily gulp your drink a little like a boss in something like British tea party manner 4. Too much produce straw factory might consume the source ingredients in our planet (metal), thus might be another issues of matter This is just an opinion though cause I know that there are people who love to use straw for drinking which I won't blame. I must however say that using metallic straw isn't the only option to stop plastic.

[@VishnuCelestialBow]

I've been living an eco friendly and plastic free life by switching to natural alternatives for everything, such as: 1. Using chew sticks for dental health instead of toothbrush and toothpaste 2. Gave up on bathing soaps I bath with just water, and my skin remains the same infact feels healthier 3. Gave up on shampoo and my hair are healthier, I don't face dandruff or any scalp issues. Started to use an egg as a shampoo and it really works 4. Using more and more of paper, glass and metal and eliminating plastic wherever I can Getting to know about your shop and the vision you have makes me happy and proud! I would love to connect with you and work for you. I'm 19.

[@carolabuijsrogge4147]

WE NEED MORE OFF THESE STORES!

[@dericahmarie5087]

I need this in the Philippines. Please.

[@uncledarren4262]

I haven't used a straw in 45 years, don't drink bottled water as I have a tap and don't live in Flynt. Most of the garbage I make in a day is recycleable or green bin waste for compost. I'm lucky If I make 4Lbs of landfill a month!

[@NeverStoppedSinging]

She is so awesome!

[@geethanjalibalaji5232]

She must be given some award .

[@A1234]

Instead of few people going zero-waste, more should reduce the waste in half.

[@avi4francis]

I can watch her talk all day.. i guess im in love 😍

[@neila6340]

white girls dont date indians bro

[@avi4francis]

@@neila6340 deserves a try, at least

[@Itsgiraffeagain]

Same

[@elsasmith9311]

This is so amazing we need more shop like this

[@ochorosas8094]

Omg i'm starting to be 0 waste. I'll do it because our world needs it desperately! I'll try to include those kind of amazing ideas on my store! Thanks!

[@ms.hotdoglegs614]

It would be hilarious to know if all these items are delivered by next-day shipping in boxes filled with packing peanuts and bubble wrap.

[@kelley5143]

she addressed that at 1:43

[@Ykhraam]

Vaguely unrelated but why is it so hard to find UNSCENTED anything in normal supermarkets agh

[@akyde1552]

It's basically impossible to find unscented anti-perspirant.

[@Ykhraam]

@@akyde1552 alum stone deodorants are typically unscented but regular stores just ignore their existence altogether

[@lucykom1730]

@Lauren Singer Goals💚 This is set as my to-visit-list when I would travel to NYC!!!

[@rubymars5493]

She is amazing!

[@Zhonguoria]

I found great KZbin videos on Origame envelopes - the letter becomes the envelope. SAVE PAPER! No need to put a letter INTO an envelope.

[@AasthaHingar]

Please link it

[@ForChrome1]

But like, is that a neon sign in her shop??

[@diahan9896]

Yes 😅

[@Moni.i.i]

And?

[@amaya9525]

Good controversial unicorn and it’s covered in plastic

[@Moni.i.i]

@@amaya9525 its glass

[@amaya9525]

Good controversial unicorn oh.

[@dh3073]

What a perfect being.

[@renesage7435]

she's freaking awesome!

[@LoveToday8]

I wish Whole Foods would make it easier to be waste free. There's no need for a new plastic bottle every time I buy dish soap, shampoo, detergent, etc

[@enenie]

Th prices are insane. I use the same kind of dish washing brush she sells. Her price is 12,50$ while I buy them at my local store for 2€???

[@sharonmorales9520]

Her store is in nyc. How much would you charge for that product if you had to pay retail space in nyc.

[@alexs.3383]

Also to make her business zero waste must take extra money. I don't mind spending extra if it's for a good cause but I understand how this greatly limits the accessibility.

[@michaelajana7923]

Desirée S you can go and explore not only one store tbh I found for example shampoo bars for 3$ which is ok price instead of buying it fro, special store, but I like the idea of zero waste and i wouldn't mind pay a little bit more but I know it won't be for everyone (bc of budget)

[@jodi9213]

Desirée S They do not use any plastics and are reusable. That takes a lot of money to create.

[@miaduana]

Desirée S and that cheap plastic Walmart version would go to landfill after about a few weeks-months use and stay around for thousands of years.

[@xoxosahar]

So amazing !!!

[@mikaylakatelynn]

Saw this and bought the razor kit! Excited!

[@gabrielleholt446]

Those of you complaining about prices need to realize something: Paying $12 for a product that might otherwise cost you $2 is so that it lasts longer. If you have to replace the $2 product every couple of months but the $12 product holds up better because it is better quality and needs fewer replacements then the cheaper product actually ends up costing you MORE in the long run. Basic economics....I agree accessibilty is key though so she needs to keep her prices fair and in check if her goal is for EVERYONE to be zero waste. That can't happen if no one can afford it....just things to consider from her side and ours :-)

[@sarakroczyk321]

It's infuriating sometimes to see that we have solutions to solve serious issues, but people refuse to accept them. I use a straw almost evryday and have wanted to purchase a metal reusable one so I'm not using plastic ones, but my mom refuses to let me get it because she thinks it's stupid and a waste of money.

[@sarakroczyk321]

Kate Baldwin oh thank you sherlock. I totally didn't think of that. Have you considered maybe I have? It's not easy when I don't have a driver's license or a car to drive to work. And even if I did have a job where would I get the straw from? I don't have a credit card to buy online and I haven't seen any straws in stores near my house.

[@sarakroczyk321]

music box well I don't have lunch money. Eat homemade lunch and I don't think it's worth the effort I finish highschool in a little over a year. I'll probably get a credit card or find something by then. I think the giant pack of straws my mom already purchased will last till then.

[@cherryblossoms3420]

That just goes to show on how stupid and sensitive our parents generation is.

[@amandadaydreamer8252]

I am so inspired by your drive and motivation and positive view. Your accomplishment is helping so many people. Thank you! Keep up the good work! Its amazing how much we can change our world just by changing our habits and views! Awesome!

[@tamagotch1]

Love this!!

[@HannahHewson]

Hair ties for 15 dollars? I think not

[@graceenstine1486]

Hannah Hewson you think knot? Sorry I had to.

[@lushfashion1758]

Grace Enstine 🤣🤣🤣

[@devina8812]

One time purchase

[@bellac6311]

Cheap hair ties containing plastic and non renewable materials, going to landfills and polluting our oceans: I think not

[@calistahollowell7826]

I watched somewhere that you can just use twine o.O still looking for something lmao I use my key chain bobble which is plastic but I already had the damn thing and it’s free 😂

[@aclementine9928]

Thing is, no one has the money to buy these things. But we should remember that some things are false economies and you end up spending more by not investing in something durable. But where do you get that money to invest?

[@Coopogers]

a clementine by simplifying your life and cutting out unnecessary and frivolous purchases. Once I became more minimalist it was easy to save more money bc I no longer aspired to have the things most around me wanted. The money I've saved I put towards investing not only in myself but in things I truly care about, like stores and people with ideas like this. It's truly freeing!

[@ChristopherisnotanAI]

Yup!It'sCoop having money to save means you had money to begin with. If you're actually poor you don't have extra money to save as everything goes on being able to afford food, housing, and transport.

[@YourMajesty143]

ChristopherisnotanAI - Lies. I lived in a food desert where half my income went to rent and the other half to food. I walked everywhere & planned my trips accordingly. I also didn't buy clothes unless I needed it, and usually from thrift stores. I had 1 couch & a TV I propped on a chair. I had a picnic table for a dining table. My bed was an air bed. I lived frugally & without waste. By doing this, I was able to take lots of trips, paying everything for both my sister & I. Mind you, I had 2 mouths to feed. So it's possible, if you value experiences, ppl, and the environment. Ppl should invest in a fulfilled life, not a life filled full (of stuff).

[@fakiirification]

i dont give a shit about this zero waste bunk. But i do agree that it is almost always better to invest in a quality product and buy it once vs "saving" money by buying the cheap version over and over. As to where you get the money to invest in a quality product. Its called financial planning. And it starts with NOT shopping at a store like this that charges you 30 bucks for a 12 ounce jar of detergent. plan better.

[@Yashendwirh]

YourMajesty143 whoa, only half your money went to rent? Luckyyyy

[@kirananadhila7231]

Truly inspirational

[@alexs.3383]

Lauren Rocks!!!!

[@Debar28]

Wow such vocal fry

[@bampowfwoosh]

Not relevant

[@MsHalfmast]

That vocal fry tho

[@dianafritz3117]

half mast oh my goodness yes!!

[@ChristopherisnotanAI]

Some people just talk like that. Shut the fuck up and let women live.

[@carrieoff]

Ugh, is that what it is. I keep hearing it all over KZbin...it's sending me nuts.

[@Nejem]

ChristopherisnotanAI chill sis, it's a comment on KZbin

[@kimchi8022]

Yea. i had no clue this was even a thing. there's nothing wrong with her voice lol

[@Krakenjmed]

Love this.

[@michellelee9805]

LOVE THIS

[@anaglopezrexach1591]

A conditioner for 30$? How is that accessible?

[@myra961]

Ana G Lopez Rexach i don't use conditioner, just a charcoal shampoo bar only for 4 dollar. sadly i don't live in the usa so i can't suggest where to find something that cheap there 😁

[@fakiirification]

its totally accessible! you didn't need to eat this week anyway! the store is also a weight loss plan!

[@kidscharles]

Hurry Up Plastic Free do great conditioner bars for $7 and there plastic free

[@iamnemoo]

That company does a subscription refillable service. You take it back to refill it as many times as you want or when you need a refill you order a new one and they'll send you a return label for the other one. So you're basically paying $30 for x amount of time.

[@raapyna8544]

Conditioner is a luxury item. There are natural oils in the scalp, that you can distribute by brushing your hair. Maybe it doesn't work for everyone and with every shampoo, but I have long blonde hair, and I used conditioner for years, but then I stopped, and nothing basically happened.

[@carrieoff]

But nearly everything is in packaging.....I don't get it.

[@bunnyboops8875]

Carrie Perkins they're recyclable or bio degradable. Plastic can only be recycled once then goes to a landfill.

[@TheSUPERHAPPY1]

Carrie Perkins I think she means plastic packaging. Cardboard packaging can be composted or easily recycled, so doesn’t count as waste if it’s not sent to landfill :) And glass and stainless steal are meant to be reused

[@carrieoff]

Thanks guys, watching on tiny screen and didn't clock it! 🙂

[@Sofia-zg8ix]

I find it weird because it means she has zero worries about deflorestation

[@user-pv7nf3gu8u]

Awesome!

[@ravneetkaurgilljakhar58]

Huge respect from my side .🙇‍♀️all the best for ur company

[@an1ketsharma]

1:07 Seriously ? she's trying to sell me an idea that we've been doing for years now ?

[@deekshasingh1517]

The problem is Indians do not appreciate their lifestyle and the irony is we have a better one.

[@AntiMessiah2023]

@@deekshasingh1517 It's not just Indians but everyone in Asia & Africa. We need to stop imitating the west and hold on to our roots.

[@cpnihal2011]

No. She is trying to sell Americans an India which they are not used to. Not you.

[@KathleenJean53]

The thing is it is still about stuff. Use less, bring home less. Think about another way.

[@auralit3624]

But you can't stop using everything. She stocks shampoo, toothbrushes and detergent.

[@Miquelalalaa]

Auralit You can stop brushing your teeth if you remove sugar from your diet, and people shampoo way too much. Most of the time it isn’t really necessary. You can clean clothes with natural fibres without detergent most of the time as well.

[@amarilism.9998]

God how I wish I lived in NYC. Such an amazing store 💗

[@didrikgustafsson2426]

Amazing! So inspiring!!

[@Rakhilya]

Wait why is there carbboard wrapper around the containers then?

[@farida7148]

Rakhila Eila Ibildayeva you can recycle that

[@JulieWallis1963]

Rakhila Eila Ibildayeva it’s plastics we need to stop using then throwing away. Cardboard will compost.

[@Zhonguoria]

Rakhila Eila Ibildayeva Hahaha! She should have renamed her store PLASTIC FREE.