+50 SUSTAINABLE TIPS FOR BEGINNERS //teens & people living with parents/roommates

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[catyherondale]

Can you please make a plant video? What vegetables can be regrown, what seeds you can find in the food you buy, easy to propagate plants :)

[haleyphillips]

Cosmetologist here: coconut oil and olive oil will not absorb into the hair or skin, it will only build up. The molecule is too big! Jojoba oil is the only oil that will absorb into skin and hair, but it can be used on both all over the body 😊 just a information tidbit!

[jettew]

Another family friendly tip: You can often order eggs, milk and yogurt from your local farmer. That is more sustainable, they deliver directly to your house and most likely it's wayy cheaper.

[a.dreamer]

Living by example honestly has a huge impact. Since I've been trying to reduce waste and eating mostly plant-based, my mother has become so much more conscious of her unsustainable habits. She loves to try my vegan dishes, we go to the farmer's market together and even when I'm not with her, she tries to avoid plastic while shopping. Even my dad has been influenced by my behaviour. He always makes jokes about it, but once my mother told me that during a birthday celebrations he explained to one of his friends why buying second-hand clothes makes a difference, and he also defends my eating habits when older family members question them.

[tatianaurusow]

I live with my parents and they think I’m being crazy with living zero waste, I do my best with co-living and I’m definitely hard on myself for not being a “perfect” zero waster, thanks this video is what I needed to hear! 🥰💚

[MC-qvzy]

Something else most people can do is simply leave positive reviews for the sustainable companies/ restaurants etc that you support!

[crowgrl]

After you use the banana peels to clean your plants, put them in a jar with water and keep it (covered!) on the counter for a few days. Then use that to water your plants, they love it, and compost the peels!

[ChaosAngel]

Agreed! One thing I had my family do for my birthday was for them to try more sustainable toiletries like shampoo bars, bar soaps, washcloths, cotton rounds and bamboo brushes and toothbrushes etc. for at least a month instead of getting me gifts. At the end of the month they were pleasantly surprised that the sustainable product lasted longer and were more open to trying some other sustainable options. Any liquid products like shower gels, shampoos, disposable oeriod products (we had loads due to couponing) were donated to charity to help refugees and those undergoing the cost of living crisis at the minute 😀

[saraluptakova]

live your own life, show them how you can do things more ecofriendly without telling them they do it wrong, maybe one time they ask you for advices, but pressure always is not good idea ;)

[nicole-]

4:57 you look so pretty in that dress
Thank you so much for this video. I'm a 13 year old and I'm trying to do my bit helping the environment but was stuck with some ideas so this video helped alot. At the moment I sort out the recycling, I bike and walk litterally everywhere, me and my bff go litter picking-I bring a straw everywhere, I have a bamboo lunch box and I have a metal bottle. This video has opened my mind for more ideas. Thank you so much glittermary. Stay safe and healthy💕

[dgoz]

I would grab recycling that my parents would throw away and switch them to recycling, I made a pinterest board for my wishlist with sustainable things, and the changes I'm doing are making my parents switch a fee things like choosing the glass container of something vs plastic. I'm also in wedding planning mode and have made sure to get compostable and wooden cutlery and plates for the engagement, bridal shower, and reception when we couldnt use real which comparing the prices for my mom was fairly eye opening for her.

[juliekantorova]

This video is literally sent from heaven! 🤩✨Thank you! 💚🌿

[katisaar]

Pieces of soap can also be used as a fabric markers :)

[bxdge]

I convinced my parents to use truearth as our laundry detergent and I just received my first Native plastic free deodorant and my mom loved the smell! Maybe she'll want one as well. Small "wins" like these make me really happy :)

[lenkaadamkovicova]

i'm lucky my local bulk shop has tasty snacks and fruit&vegetables - all local. pulling those out while we were hanging out got them immediately interested in where i got them :D

[violatokes]

Amazing video, thank you so much! 😍 The first package-free shop just opened in our town, and I'm about to convince my parents to buy there instead of the supermarket. Wish me luck!

[marycharlebois]

Hey Gittemary... thanks for reminding us of all the ‘little things’ that accumulate to make a ‘big difference’ to our planet, its animals, and its peeps. This was very refreshing, gently encouraging and inspiring. You rock!! 🌿💜🥰

[emmanuellerose]

I joined a trade group on Facebook which means you can swap things instead of spending money. Is great because you know the people you’re trading with actually need what you have to give and vice versa!

[mariawyngaard]

Another great tip is to make your own fertilizer by soaking banana peels in water for a few days! Great way to use them after rubbing them on the leaves :)

[andikelley]

Thank you for focusing on people who live with parents, its really helpful and appreciated!