We Tried Going Zero-Waste During Quarantine

[@tilly5944]

It's great to see Quinton keeping up being plant based! Lots of positive changes going on

[@ejwilliams2002]

He did the plant based challenge during the same period. (He stated it at the end 9:06) it would be great if he keeps it up though!!

[@pamelaminor696]

I was angry when the small community where I live stopped offering recycling! Also there is no farmers market, & the few close- by stores offer limited vegan foods. Haven't met a vegetarian much less a vegan since I moved here a year ago. No reason to give up of course! Ammenities such as recycling, farmers markets, & vegan centric stores would just make life easier in these pandemic times.

[@kathleen6288]

@@pamelaminor696 You're better off not buying processed vegan food. It's not healthy. The recycle center where I live keeps changing what they will/won't accept. I was super upset when they quit taking light bulbs & batteries. It's very frustrating.

[@TourPace]

@@pamelaminor696 Lots of communities have stopped their programs for certain things like plastic because it turned out that most of it was ending up in a landfill anyway.

[@autumnrenee1605]

Agreed!!

[@ExLibris-Alys]

I think the term “low waste” sounds more attainable, “zero waste” sounds so daunting and probably isn’t attainable at all?

[@silleknudsen4623]

Exactly! Zero waste isn't actually making -zero- waste, but rather making as little waste as you are able to. The name is just misleading

[@Silverstreamhomecrafts]

I completely agree, zero waste was I believe originally supposed to be an industrial term not personal, I think we should just try to reduce what we can

[@WhatsNextIWonder]

Unless you live on a farm, make all your own products and don't travel, you can never be fully "zero waste." It's more about doing your part, reducing your waste where you can, and not giving large companies (the biggest polluters in society) a reason to continue churning out single-use items! Good luck!

[@SubhramReddy]

I can understand but I would suggest, if you try low waste and then u can gradually find your way to zero waste; but thinking of zero waste directly can be daunting!

[@andreakaterina6487]

I want to scream this out loud to everyone lol. I've been really thinking critically about this term and how it is so misleading. As a sustainable KZbinr and someone who got into this space a little over a year ago I think it's so important to talk about this more. I remember feeling so defeated because I was hyper aware of the trash I was producing and it was actually not healthy for my mental health. Because there's so many caveats to being zero waste and if you come into zero waste from like the trash jar... it sets such unreal expectations.

[@marcelybrasilsilva2313]

I just realized, I've done a lot of these things all my life but not because I'm zero waste but because I'm working class. No take outs, tap water, farmers market, reusable bags, yep all check.

[@juiceboxdestroyer6773]

Same 😂

[@NZKiwi87]

Don’t need water filters where I’m from, it’s normal to just drink the water straight out of the tap here...

[@thetiredworm2100]

littlekiwinelson Many people just drink from the tap in USA as well, however if you actually study about it, you’ll realize the tap water is really not clean or healthy to drink

[@pixxie1543]

@@thetiredworm2100 well, it definitely is where I'm from. Just because something is a certain way in the US doesn't mean it's like that everywhere else too

[@thetiredworm2100]

Julia Michaelis I didn’t say it was, but many places don’t have clean water out of the USA to. And I mentioned the USA specifically because that’s where the people in the video are I believe. For example, I believe in 2019 the UK found micro plastics in their water

[@mynamesnotmargo2152]

did anyone else watch Auri attempt to be zero waste for 30 days YEARS ago and is now proud of seeing she's still doing it? :')

[@dkdc451]

It's important do do all these (1) Reduce (2) reuse (3) repurpose (4) recycle AND (5) Encourage your community to do all these things. Being perfect is not the goal -- small changes in a large number of people will have an impact

[@hansohasashi1538]

You forgot being vegan

[@jaxtoncrockett4642]

#1 refuse

[@lacyhay9022]

Don't forget rot.

[@PrincessofKeys]

@@hansohasashi1538 Some people can't go vegan cause of some conditions that make it harder for them

[@Werenotskitzo]

Don’t forget Rot (a.k.a compost)

[@littlehooch94]

Why is it called zero waste instead of low waste? I feel like less people would be intimidated by the lifestyle if it was called low waste.

[@lorainec7863]

Yesss, I believe it’s impossible to be zero waste. Like even the small things, food samples, public bathrooms , toilet paper, feminine products, protection , etc.

[@chennyjen6976]

Zero waste sounds cooler 😌

[@Ceruleanozoid]

The Zero-waste term actually originated for corporations producing the least amount of waste possible (down to zero) by doing things behind the scenes that produced less waste. Only recently that shift was made onto consumers of products instead of corporations. I agree with Jenny though, zero-waste sounds pretty cool and it catches more people's attention. The sad part is the forefront of the movement is "the jar" which is super intimidating. Fortunately people who really care look more into the movement realize it's not just the jar it's so many other aspects.

[@littlehooch94]

@Amy Sternheim yeah! I love composting

[@babyviii]

I’m so glad someone is finally making a video about trying to be zero waste during this pandemic!!! All the channels I follow act like nothing has changed. thank you!

[@SaveMoneySavethePlanet]

I know what you mean. I've mostly shifted to trying to concentrate on my habits at home. Washing my laundry on cold and hang drying every other load cuts down as much emissions as planting a tree every week according to some studies that I found!

[@ryanhall8770]

It’s so hard now because bulk sections now prebag products in plastic bags, at least near me they do. Whole Foods and sprouts

[@SkySweetie]

Sammmmmmmmmme duuuyyyyyyyde. There's a vegan website that sells bulk in compostable packaging.

[@laurenhu4150]

@@SkySweetie link?

[@katharine8554]

@@SkySweetie link please

[@mykelle8461]

@@SkySweetie Yo I would actually appreciate a link to that website

[@ryanhall8770]

Layith yeah I’d be interested in that site, I love to see bulk vegan products like that

[@nicholaswaldron5190]

I love how this shows both the highs and the lows during the challenge. It makes it seem more realistic and human. Also emphasizing not beating yourself up for slipping once or twice(or not being complete zero waste) because like Auri said: we don’t need a few people doing it perfect, we need everyone doing it imperfectly!

[@QuestForEco]

Awesome! You don't have to fit into a label to be eco-friendly. Zero-waste, veganism, minimalism, you can't be perfect at everything, but just do what works for you because that's what the world needs right now! I'm working to spread awareness about this to as many people as possible!

[@aang3267]

Im sorry I don't really want to be a vegan 😞 is that okay?

[@tobythomas3413]

I wish we had a store like Tare where I live. Sadly, nothing like that within 2 hours of me 😔

[@Ashley-pn2is]

yes, same. im very sad about this.

[@jacklinejepchumba5685]

Yeah me too😖

[@herax7558]

I'm pretty sure there is no zerowaste store in my country so.... its terrible😶

[@angelahuang4036]

you can search up like "zero waste store near me" or simply www.litterless.com/wheretoshop if you live in the US

[@Werenotskitzo]

That’s why I grow my own food and at stores try to find unpackaged, or close to foods

[@millafabbri6688]

for tofu and tempeh you can find it in a glass jar from the brand BIONA it saves sooo much plastic and you can get your protein in

[@dragonfly9821]

Homemade hummus is sooo much better than the store-bought one.

[@SaveMoneySavethePlanet]

And it's so easy to make too!

[@thecookingnerd8384]

Dragonfly no Sabre is way better

[@oneforall3932]

I am now convinced to make my own hummus

[@brooklynn3074]

I'm not zero waste by any means, but I've found a lot of ways to implement small things that if everyone did as well, we would have a much larger impact. I swapped my toothbrush to a charcoal bamboo toothbrush and love it, I use a cotton shower loofa that can be washed, I use a metal safety razer, I have used a reusable stainless water bottle from Tervis for years and love it, and most recently I switched to garbage bags made from sugar cane plastic. It still isn't great for the environment and sugar cane requires a lot of water, however, it is better than fossil fuel based plastic.

[@alexandra.adventures]

I’ve never heard of sugar cane plastic! Sure it’s not perfect, but it’s better. Thank you so much for making me aware of this more eco-friendly swap 🌸

[@oceanlawnlove8109]

Sorry to disappoint you, but bamboo is actually everything but eco friendly. A large majority of bamboo is shipped from China, which is everything but eco-friendly and actually harms the planet more. Stop taking everything at face value, it's tiring. :|

[@brooklynn3074]

@@oceanlawnlove8109 you know, there are a lot of "eco friendly" products that aren't the most eco friendly, however, one bamboo toothbrush is significantly better than one fossil fuel based plastic toothbrush that never breaks down. Stop attacking people attempting to make positive changes in the little ways they can. It's classist at best. If you've got a suggestion that is better and you can leave that suggestion kindly, go for it, otherwise, move on.

[@ZainabHabib]

I love positive this entire video is. No shaming or guilt - as Ari said, just everyone doing it imperfectly is a great start!

[@thatgirl999yes4]

Quinton and Rachel... this is for both of you: 👑 Both of you did such an ANAZING job with reducing your waste and had such inspiring attitudes throughout your week of being eco friendly! The real king and queen of this video... and don’t worry Auri you’re a queen too! Sending love to you all!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@skipppyy9814]

I respect both of these people for trying to go zero waste (during the pandemic!). I really liked when Quinton said that he tried meal prepping but needs to keep ordering the food as it’s better for his life style, nice job for even trying!!! Just trying is a huge step!

[@lasilveira805]

I'm OCD recycle queen ♻️ I put 90% of everything we use in the blue bins. Food scraps my brother taught me how to make my own compose area and my trash that goes to landfills are minimal. I love this. More people need to start recycling ♻️

[@czennie3083]

8:41 Just to let you know, the carton for the block of tofu _can_ be recycled (just check for the little recyclable triangle sign) but they will NOT take it in if it is contaminated with the little flimsy bit of plastic on the top cover layer. This is because something is only recyclable when it contains only *one* type of material and not mixed with other materials such as soft plastic, aluminium, etc. Same for glass jars surrounded by a strip of plastic. So in actuality, takeaway coffee cups that are lined with plastic on the inside is not recyclable and neither are food packages lined with the shiny inner layer of plastic. So maybe next time, you could go that extra mile and strip the box of its plastic and wash out the contents before placing it into the bin to be recycled. Thanks :))))

[@luiss428]

2:01 i never actually thought that! thats such an informative insight on the recycling industry and i was actually gonna comment how we should just make recycling stations more accessible but alas

[@AdriGoddess]

Can I just say, thank you SOOOO much for not coming across judgmental and trying to guilt-trip others. I really try to do my best (most days) and then there are others that I do a crappy job. I KNOW I can (and HAVE done better). It has been harder due to COVID and not being able to enter with reusable bags and everything is already prepackaged which makes it more frustrating. I hit a breaking point last week due to how my world has turned upside down and I felt like crap. Not being able to do things for ME, for the earth just hit me like a ton a bricks. I came on here to try to bring more positivity in my life and you three did it. Thank you

[@user-hn1nm3wy4r]

I love this!! It's so inspiring 😍 Another great tip is, that you can regrow certain veggies!! For example spring onions. You just have to place the roots in a glass of water and just after one day you can see new growth ! Just make sure to change the water from time to time 🥰

[@grewwyy]

Auri is really enlightening. The fact that she doesn't discredit other people for their effort. I want to do as much as possible but in my case it's really hard to do in our country.

[@xStar24x]

I like how she doesn’t force her sustainable ideals on people and but instead encourages us to adopt a sustainable lifestyle as well as offering solutions and advice on how we could reduce our waste

[@lexnarro3333]

Beyond burgers have a 10 pack and they’re in a cardboard box I’m not sure if it’s a recyclable box but it’s at least a lot of plastic instead of five containers for 10 burgers it’s one container for 10 just found it and love it!

[@lexnarro3333]

midoro I found them at target and Safeway

[@lexnarro3333]

midoro They say they’re limited edition so I’m hoping if enough people buy them they will just keep them going!!!

[@chermp6787]

@@midoriorio7806 they recently started selling their products on their own site, along with delivery included (at lease in the US) shop.beyondmeat.com/

[@hynnow18]

I don’t yet see how this is better. Website photos show the same plastic packaging just more of them corralled inside a box along with a message: “Our packing cartons and insulation are curbside recyclable and shipped using UPS carbon neutral shipping” Anyone buy it yet and can report back if my assumptions don’t match?

[@asantabrooks7912]

Auri is my Shero ... I love her and her purpose!

[@beatsandpiecesstudio]

We have something in Australia called RedCycle which recycles soft plastics 👌 It's great for a slow zerowaste integration when you are still finding alternatives. Interested to see what the future will bring 🌿✌️😊

[@MaybeMary96]

The composting thing blows my mind, I live in Ontario Canada and we have something called a “green bin” it gets picked up weekly with our recycling and everything else. It makes composting so normal so hearing about the states and how you have to take it somewhere yourself is just so foreign to me.

[@NeilDavis10]

One thing I discovered from one of my grocery stores is liquid soap in bulk. You buy a mason jar with a pump add on, then put the soap you bulk buy in there. You can put the soap in the mason jar or a compostable bowl when buying it. All plastic free!

[@bellawong6148]

when q threw away those scallions it hurt my soul.

[@ThatsJustQ]

😂😂 my bad y’all I’m new to this

[@LucGPTnki]

I was a little shocked. Q put them in water next time, then when the roots grow, plant them in a pot. Cut as needed.

[@LucGPTnki]

@@ThatsJustQ see my comment above

[@oliviacalderone1119]

I know! He could have used so much more of it and then planted the roots and grew more from the scraps

[@IJustWantToUseMyName]

ThatsJustQ you’re doing great! You’ll pick up on tips and tricks as time goes on.

[@vivigoesusa]

6:41 Did he literally throw away the part you actually use from a spring onion?? Like what? 😂

[@chermp6787]

That made me so sad!! He must have used just some greens or not the full bunch BUT he's learning to cook 🤷 and taking big steps already

[@JaninaaM]

A few years ago in school we had a cooking class and I was finely cutting the white part of some spring onions and a girl in my group literally yelled "Ewwwww youre gonna eat that???" and some other girls laughed at me, like hell yeah I will what is wrong with that? And I found out that most people literally only eat a few centimeters of the dark green part and throw the rest away :(

[@mellyq92]

@@JaninaaM I was the weird student in my cooking class that stopped the teacher from throwing away the stems of herbs because those can also be used so I get it

[@mellyq92]

I know!! I wanted to reach through the screen. They are also the part of the plant you can regrow in water.

[@natchosm4320]

Best tip is to plant the spring onion roots in some soil. You will forever have some. Putting them in some water works too but I find that eventually it starts rotting in the water and gets smelly. When using soil, that doesn't happen to me. My spring onions are super tall now and I use them very often. Super fast regrowth

[@dkdc451]

It's very difficult -- I still try -- There is no such thing as easy -- I still try

[@IJustWantToUseMyName]

Trying is what is important. Little changes add up.

[@SaveMoneySavethePlanet]

Good! I like what someone told me once: "We don't need 10 perfect Zero Wasters...We need millions of imperfect Zero Wasters."

[@ppjskh]

You can't be truly zero waste but we can do everything as a society to be low waste! :)

[@IndieGirl10100]

For anyone looking for a compost resource, Whole Foods has a composting area. Also, look into your city cuz they may have compost bins or resources for this.

[@fionam5879]

Auri was so kind and non judgemental! She was helping them work on a few small changes, rather than trying to change everything all at once and having a stressful time

[@hibellla]

When I go to the farmers market and they have plastic wrapping I cringe. Idk how to feel about it.

[@moonbook12]

It's ok maybe next time try to find out some places there who don't use plastic wrapping

[@oceanlawnlove8109]

@@moonbook12 or... Yk, ask.

[@yanooo2007]

ok cinderella lmao

[@hibellla]

@@yanooo2007 lol good one

[@ashleyk3602]

I like how she doesn’t shame people. It’s just encouraging

[@chanelhamiel2470]

Cooking for a week is great but imagine if we stopped buying takeouts. Think of all the jobs that would be cut and the amount of people that would be unemployed. Rather than cutting out buying food we should try to get restaurants and takeaways to use recyclable food containers or earth friendly containers

[@hynnow18]

Yeah, I really want Yelp to have a filter for sustainable packaging or a photo tab just for takeout pics. UberEats has one but results are mostly just fast food/sandwich spots

[@minshubay6740]

Don't worry. That won't happen because people are lazy. Either always or sometimes.

[@Ashley-pn2is]

that's happen in the past, when everything shut down out here. people lost jobs. and no one wants to eat out anymore. most. we just went to an actual restaurant the other day its beeen months. So, yeah..it doesnt feel the same..and i totally get it with the job..use to have that career for a company. But, I do love the earth friendly containers idea! thats a great idea. But at the same time..going out to eat is a luxury not a need. BUT I could be wrong on that..but thats just my thoughts. Maybe If people talked about this more, and mention it to the companys more.they would actually do something you know?

[@jasminatf]

I get takeouts with my own container and never through apps. It’s a bit embarrassing but now idc haha

[@Ashley-pn2is]

@@jasminatf hwo do you do that? like how do they allow it? or do they not in other places? i wish they would here.

[@sandys209]

I’m in love with what I’ve seen about the Tare store and I want one in my town!!

[@ashleylackey5210]

My sister has worked with children with autism at different ages and classrooms will take plastic grocery bags to use for diapers! Many kids at different ages us them and it's one way to reuse the plastics that can't be recycled! Call your local schools and see if they need them!

[@sockpuppetqueen]

I use them for when I scoop my cat's litter box! I also use them for trash bags in our bathroom and bedroom, where we have tiny trash cans, cause I'm not actually fully zero waste- not helpful for anyone who IS zero waste, since I assume they don't need trash bags, but useful for other people who just want to reduce waste. I thought everyone did this, I grew up doing it, but I just recently learned that not everyone does.

[@cactuscoolersunrise]

Amazing to see SCPA alumni doing great things in the world - good on you, Auri!

[@baileybrooks378]

I love all the advice you guys always give! My family and I have actually started composting. It started as a way to help garden grow and now we are stating to make it more of a habit 😊

[@odin4306]

Becoming zero waste is nearly impossible as someone with a chronic illness. I need pre-cut vegetables and fruit, anything that allows me to make feeding myself a doable task. I wish there were more sustainable options for things like that, but there isn't.

[@TidyTardigradeLifestyle]

People are so used to using plastic. But I keep seeing a lot more alternatives to plastics that we use everyday. I’m just starting to get into this lifestyle of a new normal and being more conscious on how we throw away trash! Please be mindful on the planet that we live in! Make this widespread @Goodful

[@a.personofficial]

Farmers market is soooo expensive in my city as well as the zero waste stores 😭 But I'm glad that the supermarkets become more zero waste

[@Mokiefraggle]

This is a great, very informative video, and I really like that it's all about the small, easy decisions that can be made to cut down on what waste is produced. It also feels like a strangely appropriate time to be discussing this, as making these kinds of small choices now when decreasing waste is both more difficult but also arguably more important will probably make it easier when the world goes back to normal at long last. After all, if the changes are something you can make in spite of the difficulties of quarantine, then it should be even easier when it finally ends, and more options become available, or larger changes easier to make.

[@staceybarrow1734]

I wish they'd attach the peer reviewed articles to back up their stats... I'd be interested in reading more about it and I find so many different videos say different things about what percentage gets recycled, etc. Any video putting claims out there should have to link their research!

[@ButItsVegan]

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!!! ♻️ I try my best & that’s all any of us can do. 💕

[@rachelwoodruff5259]

Auri's hair is so frickin cute! I can't get over how much it suits her.

[@anao5766]

a lot of those wastes can be replanted too. like those green onions he had in there and carrot tops, just put them in water and after a few days you'll have fresh leaves to cook with :)

[@kyndalburton8203]

I'm vegan, I use reusable menstrual cups only, I cloth diaper and cloth wipe my daughters exclusively, reusable water bottles. But we could definitely start composting

[@leoalexander164]

If company stop producing plastics it gonna do some big change

[@Bethhnicole]

For the green onions, you can actually save the white bulbs and place it in a glass of water and the regrow within a matter of days! Usually lasts 3-4 months with onion flavor!

[@margareta.6506]

What a great video! Motivated me to find a zero-waste store in my state. Planning to check them out!

[@StrollingThroughLife]

It’s definitely tougher trying to be zero waste during the pandemic! This was a great video!

[@EMSpdx]

1) West Coast people: WINCO also does bulk; some items are in plastic due to pandemic but most things are still in bulk and you can bring your clean jars to use. 2) So much of this is how people shopped prior to 1950s!

[@v0368]

Thank youuu so much I shop at WinCo and knew about the bulk section but didn't know if we could bring our own jars and stuff

[@EMSpdx]

It will depend on location and whether they have the tare scale. Some do, some don't- but even those who don't will assist you with the weighing.

[@annakoseoglu8250]

Does anyone know if Auri has a KZbin channel?

[@extropiantranshuman]

3:55 you can bring your own container if you go to a restaurant and use it to go!

[@n0stalgicdream]

I definitely think people trying to do their part by attempting zero waste, etc. is helpful. Although, the term “carbon footprint” was actually used to shift the blame from companies such as BP (one of the largest polluters) to individuals. It’s important to highlight that companies such as BP play a huge role & should be blamed for their destroying of the Earth. Regardless, thank you to each of you trying to do your part. Ig link on explaining the term “carbon footprint”: instagram.com/p/CERf9zTH4s4/?igshid=1duqdncbvijkr

[@moonbook12]

Auri new hair look amazing

[@intodaysepisode...]

Quinton in the thumbnail is what brought me here and I stayed for the lessons 😍😍

[@HallowqueenCrafting]

Yeah, umm, my 2020 new years resolution was to make changes in my life to go towards low waste/zero waste. No one informed me that we were going to have a pandemic, so just as I'm starting to get comfortable taking my jars to the bulk store, the bulk store stops allowing me to bring jars, and the store that sells all the lovely hygene/household cleaners shuts down their bulk section because plague. Bad year to start this. It wasn't entirely fruitless, we have made several changes, but it was not the progress I was hoping for. I just have to do what I can, and recognise that these are extraordinary times.

[@liene4619]

Really enjoyed this video. Ari always brings the best content 💪🏻 The participants were also really open and actually tried. Small steps 😊

[@Kiamber_]

Love this video! I’ve made several zero waste swaps during the pandemic and am enjoying the change.

[@ak-loz]

Whatever the brother is doing, keep it up. He’s looking MUCH healthier than last time I saw him!

[@meowmeowm30w]

if we buy something that's in a plastic container with a resealable lid like a large yogurt container, but we don't throw it out and just continuously reuse it as food storage or other things, would that be okay? I only bring that up because from my own personal experience from my local Asian supermarkets, the tofu section might have sealed tubs of daily made tofu from a local import. So it would be a plastic container but it can be reused for other things once youve eaten all the tofu. Unlike the plastic sealed boxes of tofu.

[@ecoconsciousadventures]

Right on! You are all awesome! Thank you all for working towards reducing waste and emissions. 😊❤🌎 #inthistogether #beingthechange 💓

[@mabinogidrws]

Here in Australia we can recycle plastic coated cardboard (coffee cups, uht cartons), and take soft plastic to the grocery store to be recycled. The bags at the store cost a few cents, which doesn't seem to make people think twice. If they cost a dollar, they might think twice and end up bringing their own bags or using a box. Wish we had a Tare store here, though.

[@hasitdawnedonyou]

Zero waste stores where I am allow people to bring in their (larger) glass jars to be reused. They wash them in a dishwasher and put them in a wooden crate for anyone who needs them. It’s amazing

[@natashadiercks2631]

With the whole cooking thing my mother cooks homemade every day and I have 7 siblings so it is expensive when we go out to the at home meals are helpful and very delicious but I do understand that not everyone has that luxury and it is easier when you have children to cook for instead of going out

[@jaedhalaptiste1924]

Can use the plastic containers from ordering food to store food and anything you cut up in the fridge

[@queenelizabee7246]

One thing I want these "trenders" to address is culturally zero waste has been rooted in Black, Indian, Asian, & Bipoc communities for centuries. It's only now that the faces you see mainly representing this lifestyle are non-poc/white people who act as if this is edgy, and brand new. The same thing happened to veganism, yoga, thrifting, and repurposing household furniture, etc. I'm not saying to gatekeep a workout, but I would strongly advise doing more research into these cultures. I love the steps this video included but when you strip away the culture/heritage behind the movements you lose the meaning and message and we all crave that communalism.

[@vlaaaaaaaaad]

I love you all,thank you for doing this

[@PeaceChanel]

Peace.. Shalom.. Salam.. Namaste and Thank You for All that you are doing for World Peace.. 🙏🏻 😊 🌈 ✌ 🌷 ☮️ ❤️

[@miracleshappen4483]

Great job guys! I live in Cambodia and I used to do most of my shopping at the local market bringing my own bags, some of them are made of plastic so I just wash them and use them over and over again. My shopping in food shops used to be of locally made organic peanut butter, spaghetti and pasta though I found excellent Korean organic flour and I was making my own pasta myself. Unfortunately, over a year ago, after a prolonged water fast preceded by two dramatic events who shook me to the core (my beloved dogs died), I was taken to the hospital with strange symptoms. It turns out I gave myself multiple sclerosis so I've been unable to cook and go shopping ever since. Thank God, I'm staying in a gorgeous place surrounded by nature where my Khmer friends and now in particular, a Khmer family is taking care of my needs. I can only eat simple but delicious vegan food. My only wish for me and humanity is to start anew, without never looking back and to be completely fused in the Divine One without any separation! 🥰🤗😆 I forgot to say that I'm gradually but steadily healing myself! TOGETHER WE ARE INVINCIBLE!

[@jessicabrooks1764]

I love Auri new hair!

[@DestineyAutumn17]

One of the switches I made was getting reusable/washable makeup remover rounds. They came with a mess bag that you put the used ones in and then throw them in the washer

[@FabulousKilljoy917]

Fun fact: many cultures already don’t require any use of plastic utensils because that’s what foods like tortillas, and flatbreads and naans use. #zerowaste It’s the colonizers who looked down upon it.

[@emesekintli5125]

FabulousKilljoy917 honestly, foods that you have to eat with your hands are the best kinda of foods😍😍

[@grantamlani7137]

At the end, i am not entirely sure that the tofu and beyond meat plastic containers are recyclable. At least where i am, those would be “irregularly shaped” and thrown. Also depends if they are not plastics 1 and 2

[@SelinaAniles]

I was so sad when I couldn't use my reusable bag at the store! Luckily I had a little bit of items so I just carried everything stacked and balanced to my car lol I hope stores start letting us use reusable bags again!!

[@David-go4ot]

PROPS! small changes can make a huge impact over time! don't forget that

[@brendanbrertram7666]

At my college we can do a take out option and it is supposed to have reusable takeout boxes, but for some reason for the past week they have been using styrofoam. Wish they would go back to the washable ones

[@shadowfeng4283]

good to know that you all start sorting out your garbage instead of dumping them into other countries good for you

[@liam20199lol]

If you don't have time to cook at home and want to get takeout chipotle is pretty sustainable! I've personally only gotten a bowl, but they're bowls,spoons, napkins, and straws are biodegradable and no plastic involved. The aluminum cover of the bowl is recyclable but just wash them.:)

[@peterszarvas94]

6:38 you throw out the white half of spring onion, what? It's the best part man

[@MEADiaz]

Love this! I struggle every day but every little change counts ❤️

[@luisaah5707]

I am so happy to see people trying zero waste. I think the pandemic stressed me out in regards Plastic. It takes longer to find alternatives but step by step we make it better 😊.

[@Lilwitchyreads]

I want to reduce my waste! I recently made the switch to reusable grocery bags. So many foods at the store come in one time use packaging I am noticing! The next step is learning how to grow my own produce with my own compost.

[@mollya2929]

This is really cool. It has been impossible for us during the pandemic because all of the bulk has been removed from our grocery stores. Even the healthfood stores.

[@viviannguyen1111]

I hope more people make sustainable choices like this! a safety razor is also a good option for people who want to switch their blades!

[@drebugsita]

Word of caution if you keep your food scraps in your freezer: don’t let them accumulate and block the vents in your freezer! That can interfere with the functioning, cause water leakage, and invite pests!!! There are compost containers you can keep on your counter

[@nder767]

I love these kind of video's! Next time them trying minimalism? Like their closet, stuff etc!

[@kathiebradley5881]

What a great video to show whats doable for the average person. Thank you.

[@Lisasplace]

for any dutch people watching, the action is selling a bamboo toothbruch for 0,74. that and every drugstore and most supermarkets are now also selling them

[@girlmamax3]

Even if your getting take out, reuse your containers. Something my family does is we all save them over the entire year, come thanksgiving everybody can take home leftovers instead of using tons of paper plates and foil.

[@krystalarroyo5193]

Helpful tip ! Buy reusable and refillable lighters to reduce the amount of plastic lighters you use a year.

[@kiahmadison8541]

I live in Australia. Our recycling is confusing so non recyclables end up in recycling and recyclables end up in rubbish (trash). I try to get zero waste when I can but sometimes the zero waste options come with non eco friendly packaging.

[@TidyTardigradeLifestyle]

I think it’s good to look up what you can swap before you are done with what is plastic like a plastic deodorant to a cardboard one that I’m using I found at the store

[@randompotato1]

I wish some of those things were more accessible to me in Michigan when I'm at school and at home cause that would make life so easy

[@Imancabistan]

I was taking my compost to a community compost but it got trashed. It was a blessing because it was time consuming to take my compost to the bin. I asked my neighbor if I can use his compost bin and he was more than willing to share it with me. So maybe there’s a Neigbbor who will let you use their compost bin.

[@callumreilly12]

Every making their best attempt to reduce waste is definitely going to have a more widespread impact than a few people doing it perfectly!