Zero Waste Family Makes No Household Garbage for 3 Years!

[@BronzeBellaBria]

a family of 4 went waste free and folks are still criticizing them?! that's wild. what a cool mom. she's got 2 young kids. they likely need a car unless we spontaneously decide to ditch freeways and horse and buggy comes back in style.

[@deactivated-78936]

BronzeBellaBria you know not everyone drives, right? I'm 25 and my parents NEVER got me a car, and I've never driven before. haven't you heard of public transportation?? biking??

[@domm4633]

ultimatekai Not realistic for everyone. It would take me all day to get to and from work, my car gets almost 40mpg and I want my next one to be a hybrid if not a full electric. I'm not willing to give up easy transportation but I am willing to drive to a store that will let me use less plastic in the long run and invest in products that reduce what I waste. I hope to move to an area that allows me to use my car less for things like running errands but baby steps. No one is perfect.

[@BronzeBellaBria]

I didn't say that everyone drives. I said that they likely need a car. You're you (solo traveler, maybe). They're a family of 4 with young children + 1 dog. Public transportation isn't always convenient, available or even an option where some people live. Not everyone lives near or adjacent to a bustling a metropolitan area. Not all areas have good/reputable/reliable public transportation *coughs*--Baltimore--*coughs**. Not everyone can rely on friends and family to help get kids to appointments or help with grocery shopping. It might not be feasible for a family with young children to live without a car in their area. I grew up in a suburban/borderline rural area. It would take me 20 mins tops to bike to my dentist. But it would take me 6x as long to bike to my Dr.'s office and I need to take busy roads to get there. I'd be concerned if I saw people biking with young children on the highway because they didn't have a car, couldn't catch a ride, and had no public transportation in the area.

[@BronzeBellaBria]

@ultimatekai I didn't say that everyone drives. I said that they likely need a car. You're you (solo traveler, maybe). They're a family of 4 with young children + 1 dog. Public transportation isn't always convenient, available or even an option where some people live. Not everyone lives near or adjacent to a bustling a metropolitan area. Not all areas have good/reputable/reliable public transportation *coughs*--Baltimore--*coughs**. Not everyone can rely on friends and family to help get kids to appointments or help with grocery shopping. It might not be feasible for a family with young children to live without a car in their area. I grew up in a suburban/borderline rural area. It would take me 20 mins tops to bike to my dentist. But it would take me 6x as long to bike to my Dr.'s office and I need to take busy roads to get there. I'd be concerned if I saw people biking with young children on the highway because they didn't have a car, couldn't catch a ride, and had no public transportation in the area.

[@irunamuk]

ultimatekai Out where I live there is no public transport and biking to work would take over an hour one way.

[@_innerpeacekeeper]

Don't pay attention to the criticism, what you're doing is great. You do what works for you!

[@abigailnottingham7104]

"You have to start somewhere" - I love her attitude! It's such a liberating way of approaching it :)

[@hyperchick4973]

Abigail Nottingham Amen! 💖💖💖 👌😊 You said exactly what I was thinking.

[@cameronfrancey1718]

Totally agree! If we all started somewhere think what a huge difference that would make overall to a village, town, or city. You would think basic stuff like this would be a requirement for the school curriculum, but unfortunately capitalist thinking eliminates common sense. Sad really, but that's the big bad world now. I've been looking at our rubbish volume and how to reduce it drastically, I believe every little helps. Also it's much healthier too, bulk foods in a cloth bag is so much healthier than plastic or plastic coated packaging, let alone reduction in waste. Unfortunately typing my thoughts here is like preaching to the converted, I'm sure that most people that watch this channel already know this.

[@billyjoeidel2]

Pretentious

[@selvianaumang677]

agree.i was working on other people house so far I just can do only reuse as much as I can the things made from plastic.i do marketing by bring my own used boxes

[@DawnBreaker5]

I love this! We have also been reducing our waste for the last 2 years. I honestly wish I could go back in time and raise my 3 kids without all the plastic waste we produced before knowing any better. As it is, my 3 are teenaged and I find that although they understand WHY we as a society need to reduce waste, (and they do a really good job for the most part) they get nostalgic for the prepackaged "food" we used to buy. If I had raised them zero waste from the beginning, they wouldn't miss things that really weren't all that healthy to begin with.

[@theunscriptedsuccessstory8898]

This is very inspirational. I have been thinking about all the waste my family produces for some time now but outside of composting, I don't really know where to start. What I've been doing in the meantime is bringing in fewer things into my home, so that ultimately there is less trash. We also shop at the farmer's market so there's less packaging. That has helped a lot.

[@Miscommunications]

Your doing a great job raising those kids, Keep up the good work Love the video! Very inspiring

[@monetkumazawa183]

This is an amazing video. I currently live at home in between my spring and fall quarter from university, but I've become a lot more conscious about the amount of waste I produce both on-and-off campus. This video is inspiring and provides realistic advice, thank you for creating content like this! I strive to live minimally and with zero waste, and it makes me realize that these small changes allow for a drastic change!

[@rachelpulley1513]

I started my journey of Living Zero Waste this year and I truly have fallen in love with it. My husband and I have a lot to learn and there is always room for improvement but I don't think I could every go back. Love this video! Thank you both!

[@thisneurodiverselife]

AmaZing! We have been playing around with this concept since I have returned home from Antarctica. We hope to get to a zero waste and off the grid point in 5 years. Off the grid with food, power and water. I am always so inspired by people who have done this, or are in the process of learning the lifestyle. One Life, One Search, Peace Out, Shane.

[@michelle_ajema]

How's the off-grid journey going?

[@frodocatlover]

Wonderful people. We need more people like this in the world!

[@zennmomma2801]

Thank you for sharing the story of a family living zero waste! It is that much trickier than an individual. My kids seem to attract clutter and as a result, garbage. Going to give this one another shot... I'm passionate about it, but disliked being so diligent ALL the time. Thanks for the renewed inspiration ☺

[@opalm21]

One change, one day, one person at a time. Thank you for sharing.

[@cindyr5423]

Such an inspiration! I find challenges minimizing waste on my own, with children cannot even imagine. 👏

[@farahhassan4754]

An amazingly, incredibly wise woman right there! "The reality is, my children are very fortunate." Indeed, they really are!

[@romansaakov7081]

Huge respect for these people.

[@stutzbearcat8425]

HECK YEAH. what an awesome family. Shes totally inspired me even more to continue on this zero waste journey.

[@winklepicking3202]

I couldn't see any fluff or "bits" in that jar from emptying the Hoover?

[@hollybritton7255]

Yes, your children are very fortunate!,❤️

[@dorythunder1618]

Beautiful Family of 5, loved the concept!

[@briannacooper2628]

I love this one. Thanking for creating and sharing content that gives me hope!

[@punahzerowaste]

So inspiring!! I have been composting since 2014. Now I am shifting to zero waste lifestyle. Please keep guiding people like us. Is there a video from you that shows how to make a cloth bag for grocery specially pulses?

[@GabriellaPollorena]

This was the one video that I found on Facebook that dramatically changed my life forever

[@shaanz2.087]

Awesome Lady. Sensible & practical. Even m slowly trying. I managed to reduce garbage drastically

[@chimchimnojams4977]

I don't get why people criticize people like this family who are really trying to make this world a better place. THEY'RE ACTUALLY DOING THE NORMALLY ABSOLUTELY RIGHT THING US HUMANS SHOULD DO. Thank you for this!

[@dopkasa.1171]

Another great video and interview! Thank you. Loved what she said about pursuing zero waste with first taking stock of what your waste is and paring down from there. I'm interesting in finding out how her husband adjusted to the lifestyle after deployment. Will check out her blog:)

[@AllisonReece]

A very wise Mom.

[@srfnceecee1]

It's great that this family is doing this. I wish that KZbin would match up their ads a little better. The ad I saw when I clicked on this video was for a bulk plastic bag company called Plastic Bag Partners.

[@pradeep183]

I am adopting to a zero waste lifestyle slowly. My dad was very concerned about the environment and he raised me and my sister telling us how we need to care about the our planet, plants, don't buy sodas, perfumes, deodorants, save water and trun of the electricity the list is long. Since I was child, I was very conscious of my actions.

[@zeushoward3479]

Oh I love this 💕💕🌱🌱. And so inspiring!

[@gettintherejanice6216]

pretty much the age of my kiddos next month makes me think. I have had a goal of zero waste but have had some very out of the ordinary obstacles to being zero waste I would get so frustrated with myself and I have had to pretty give up the goal for now to stay sane but it has pushed me to look at some bigger over arching waste streams and permaculture and has given me the heart to set up community groups to set up apartment dweller s with bokashi compost systems and connect them with farmers and land owners for composting and starting a system of networking to grow soap berries all over the county so the poor can do laundry.and other permaculture and bartering systems. I am so encourageed by zero waste and I want to do what I can to help all families achieve it.

[@virvich]

Nice but not everybody has got the luxury to have a shop like that near by.

[@sounsure9108]

virvich the only shop to buy bulk near me is the chain bulk barn and they just started allowing your own containers. No pet food yet and limited choice for some stuff. We have 5 cats so that’s a cat food bag a week and litter which I have considered composting but worry about ground water contamination. But second hand just doesn’t work for clothing for us. Size 6 to 14 girls it just dries up or there is xs women but the cut is wrong for size 12-14 on third girl so well researched, the exception is dresses lots of dresses.

[@MaybeAshleigh]

You can start making small changes to the amount of waste you produce NOW! Be mindful of the clothes you buy and try buying more of your clothes second hand. Choose loose vegetables over those in plastic packaging. Stop using plasic straws, we don't really need straws but you can buy metal ones that you keep and reuse if you want! Also try to carry reusable cutlery with you to avoid needing plastic disposable cutlery when you're out. If you buy coffees/hot chocolates/tea often, invest in a Keep Cup that you reuse rather than using disposable ones from the cafe/shop. Carry a glass or metal drink bottle with you so that you can refill that and won't need to buy bottled water. Next time you replace your toothbrush, try to find a bamboo toothbrush which you can compost when you're finished with it (remove the bristles first). If you are a person who menstruates, look into purchasing a menstrual cup and/or reusable cloth pads and/or period underwear, rather than disposable pads and tampons as they produce a huge amount of waste throughout our lifetime. They're just a few suggestions, and you don't need to do them all immediately! Just start to think twice when you're about to use plastic and disposable items, and choose a low waste option if it's available instead :)

[@alexinaz9959]

What about the bathroom waste, such as toilet paper?? Where does all the trash produced go? I love this, everyone should try to live like this. Is there a website where we can find a produce market like the one you go to?

[@logancraig4234]

I'm 20, and single...I used to put out a black bag a week...now...I put a blue 32gallon recycle bin out once every 6 to weeks...and it's getting to be less and less...it's a little hard, but fun!

[@NicolesNaturals]

I started transitioning to this lifestyle about 4 or 5 months ago and it has been very interesting and challenging. I have found that the majority of my waste is from things like frozen and fresh berries, packaged veggie burgers and since we are gluten free, it is very difficult to buy gluten free flour, pasta and the like in the bulk bins. I can't just buy a loaf of unpackaged gluten free bread. I make all of our dinners from scratch, but I can't be 100% zero waste because of our dietary restrictions. I eat berries everyday and there's no way to buy them package free. I have a very large raspberry bush in the backyard, but they're only available in the summer. I just can't give up my berries! They're way too healthy!

[@spock7945]

i'd say the commitment of those young children (and the doggo) gets far more respect from me! for them to mingle with other kids or be hit with all the impulses (and the advertising, as she said) and still live within that perimeter is commendable!

[@kuchytapr]

Congratulations. How do you weigh stuff that you pack in your glass jars? Do you weigh the jar each time and how does the retailer do this? Also what do you do with your dog poop? Especially when he poops outside your homes backyard. The backyard poop can be flushed. But how about when he poops in the park. Also, do they sell dog food in bulk and how do you pack it?

[@purplebugdede]

kuchytapr I'm guessing they do it once totaled with the lid n write the size on the bottom in a sharpie

[@DawnBreaker5]

kuchytapr if you take a jar in, usually you have it weighed before filling it at the cash register or customer service area. If you use the same jar all the time you can just write the tare weight on the jar in marker, or use a sticker. Cloth drawstring bags are also an option. If you purchase them they usually have the tare weight sewn on the bag. If you make your own, same process as the jars, weigh it yourself, or take to the store and wright the tare weight on the bag in permanent laundry marker. Hope this helps.

[@DawnBreaker5]

kuchytapr sorry, forgot to add- like you said, you could flush your dog's waste at home, but we have a dog poop composter. There are several methods online, one was put out by Vancouver parks program, just google "dog poop composter" when we are out walking I use newspaper that my mother still subscribes to (because we don't 😉) and wrap it up well and put it in a small bag to carry until we get home, then I just add it to the dog poop composter. Our pet store sells bulk dog food (dry) that we fill a 5gal bucket with. Hope this helps you.

[@sounsure9108]

kuchytapr I don’t think you can flush pet waste is your sewer treatment plant isn’t prepared for it call your local authorities plus then it goes in water or sludge tanks made of concrete better to compost it in a special corner of your yard

[@helenebennie3961]

I know this sounds crazy but they train blind dogs and assistance dogs to poop on command - often they are German Shepherds too. Maybe they did this so the dog only poops at home.

[@Sicilyepasteis]

FANTASTICO!!! great job as educator/parent/citizen/human being!!!!

[@skullingtonfly]

Bravo to you guys 👍🏼❤️

[@martinkroek9702]

Very inspiring! Thanks for being good role models!

[@ecoconsciousadventures]

Love zero waste living. Keep up the great work. 💖🌏🤗

[@Anrious]

Thats role model for us with waste and plastic at home

[@sunshinesmile6340]

Good for you, thank u so much for sharing,your ideas

[@hellenjones5129]

I'm zero waste myself I noticed when you were in the store you had a pen and paper you can get a small dry erase board that's what I use and it saves you that piece of paper from becoming trash

[@shreyaspannase5670]

2:55 did you notice German Shepherd? 🤣🤣

[@ritarivera2529]

Thanks I’m starting today

[@JulieWallis1963]

I don't know how I'd cook without using canned tomatoes. Fresh tomatoes are lovely, but canned tomatoes are the Base of so many of my favorite dishes along with tomato puree.

[@gem9136]

Absolutely amazing

[@catthompson3831]

I will one hundred percent dive straight into this if anyone can provide a grocery list for one month of this for a family of three (adult male, adult female, a four year old).

[@rontropics26]

Yeah, just kinda look around what's in your area and depends on what you like. I'm vegan and I buy bulk wheat flour, rice, lentils, beans, peas, nuts, seeds etc. I grow a lot of fruits and veggies and I buy from a local farmers market. I'd say the most important part is to reduce consumption of processed/packaged food.

[@andreawisner7358]

Cat Thompson You need to have some bags and jars. You probably already have some in your house. You can also get more at thrift stores, and even make bags out of old clothes. Then you go to the stores that sell in bulk with your bags and jars. Rice, beans, oats, fruits, veggies... Meats are problematic because they contaminate the packaging, which will need to be sterilized, by boiling or otherwise.

[@AGM-ts5bb]

Amazing and inspirational.

[@roisinnicgiollaruaidh4281]

That's amazing!! you're family is very inspiring. I think its great that you shop second hand for clothes, I do aswell... its more ethical. You're not contributing to exploitation/child labour in developing countries, and recycling clothes that would otherwise go to landfill!

[@elizabethrodriquez5945]

I support what you're doing

[@rhondalees4]

Inspirational and Impressive!

[@813garcia92]

They should look into earthships. They are made out of mostly reused materials and are self sustainable :)

[@1010wb]

Very Inspiring! Thank You For Sharing!

[@glauberamos]

I really like the video, thanks for sharing it.

[@FrankenKitteh]

it's so admirable but I have no access to bulk produce or a co'op and I am on a low income so it's almost impossible.

[@abutterflyfoodlover7510]

Wonderful!

[@jimenamarin1194]

love it! got inspired :)

[@svetlanikolova7673]

a little suggestion? when you go zero waste use everything ylu already own without buying anything new . your plastic toothbrushes can be staralized and reused and then clean your tile grout with them. your old clothes can be made in to cloth shopping bags. everything should be reused and remade in your own household never leaving your front door. If yu collect your garbage in a jar like that get in touch with the Garbage warrior team to see if they will be able to incorporate your glass jar garbage in to the building.

[@TexMex420]

very cool keep up the great work!

[@foxdoglucy]

hi, is there a video made by a store or restaurant that has zero waste? A store like that can sell only unpackaged food and ask customers bring their own containers. A restaurant- e.g. a fast-food- can not have tissue, straws etc for customers to use but only offer reusable towels ect. People used to bring their own oil bottle to the groceries store to buy oil and carry shopping in a fish net plus they bought food for a few days -they didn't store food at home for long a few dicates ago.

[@texxmexxchick]

very strong personality. i love that! loved her input as well. it is very encouraging.

[@moonbabyy3]

What she's doing is great and she is a real inspiration. But I have problematic hair and sensitive skin, so not using a moisturizer and a specific shampoo would just ruin my hair and skin.

[@neishaburnett2742]

Some great ideas! thanks

[@cgt6497]

Thanks for the inspiration!

[@ExploringAlternatives]

You're very welcome, thanks for watching :)

[@bambamovo]

I don't know about keeping used dental floss!! what do you do with it!!!

[@TheYz250fmf]

So amazing!!!

[@Tracks777]

Nice content!

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thank you!! :)

[@michellehillyer8560]

I do not have any criticisms on your lifestyle, just a question. How do you clean up your dog's waste? If you walk him and he relieves himself on someone's lawn or on the sidewalk how do you clean it up?

[@Tracks777]

Nice!

[@fla7403]

Zero waste is my future goal, it will be the convincing of my partner that will be the hardest part lol

[@thepanderzgirlzxd1489]

I remember watching this is school o.o it was really cool!

[@mchoney518]

This is a really good video!!!

[@nfoss5656]

Love this video.

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks for checking it out, happy you enjoyed it :) :)

[@mollyfay2965]

Love it!!!

[@juHo2503]

What do you do about school supplies like empty pens or ripped folders?

[@Imthebeachgirl]

I think what you are doing is great. Do you have leash laws for dogs? If my kids and I came up on your dog, it would scare the hell out of me.

[@autumnmeadows4079]

Love this, and thank you

[@paigemarysmith]

Hey! Those are shots from Vancouver! Does the family live in Vancouver, BC?

[@lynnescaddan8919]

When you take your dog out, what do you use to clean his poo up with ?

[@shannon2748]

Gorgeous dog. Great video:)

[@anniizk]

Just a curious question: as you have a dog, what do you use when you're out walking the dog and the dog poops?

[@ausintune9014]

yeah right what did you do with all the stuff you vacuumed?

[@ah5721]

how much do they actually recycle though? its easier when you own a home and unpackaged is cheaper than packaged.. . not everyone has a co-op.

[@shilpamhatre9292]

Hello I would love to adopt this method of zero waste only inquisitive about how do you manage sanitary napkins?? No offence please

[@ImAlive11550]

What do you use to pick up the waste your dog leaves behind in your neighbors yard?, also, where do you purchase zero / almost zero waste dog food? A Doggo that big has got to eat quite a bit

[@michelleisplanning]

Gus Chavez you can make dog food and there is compostable doggie bags.

[@jojoslays7432]

You could get one of those shampoo bottles with conditioner in it

[@stevevanpelt4475]

This is inspiring

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks so much!

[@rubywingo6030]

We lived like this when we first married and then when our kuds were small. We called it being POOR...

[@noreencheckie3568]

Where do you buy the dogs food, I’ve never say quality food in bulk

[@angelinamelendez631]

Great video one question how do you reduce your waste with pets?

[@aale510]

Toilet paper? what about TP and the plastic it comes in?

[@2celestialchix]

Amazing! Do you use the dogs waste in your compost? How does that work with the dogs food?

[@helenebennie3961]

I don't think you're supposed to put dog waste in the compost due to potential diseases.

[@tracyheath7324]

Good video...looooooooooooooooooooooove your German Shepherd.

[@rasberrylemonade7504]

Out of pure curiosity, how do they feed the dog?

[@lifelovejourney]

Rasberry Lemonade she said in another comment that their pet store sells food in bulk and they refill a bucket.

[@user-pv7nf3gu8u]

Cute doggo

[@johngibson4882]

I see you are from Ontario. Im wondering what the store you shop at is called and located?

[@stephlou4456]

what do you do about junk mail/ newpaper/ phonebook. I always see one at my door step, and i don’t ever remember asking for one

[@frurysgamer9795]

What about school supplies when they are a bit older