SUSTAINABLE LIFE HACKS | Tips to Start Low Waste Living

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown

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[tams]

I love how you say "low waste". It's alot more gentle and easier to start with for people interested in sustainability! 🌱🌱🌱

[TK-mpcy]

Probably the only video I found on Youtube that contains ACTUAL life hacks. Absolutely love all your vidoes! Thanks for sharing x

[shellebelle]

*plant emoji* because I'm on a laptop

[mumbii_sun]

this is probably one of the very few sustainable lifestyle videos i've seen that didn't have that condescending militant elitist & classist undertone to it & i absolutely love that you showed that people can still care about the environment while having things like i'm not a monster for not wanting to give up my toothbrush so thank you...xx

[friday]

A faster alt for gettin labels off, just soak in COLD water. Ice water is best. You should be able to peel/roll/flick it right on off. I worked at a juice bar where we reused our glass jars and it made re-labeling faster

[mastiffmom]

I’m a visual person. YouTube works well for me and you have a beautiful voice.

[mj]

🌱 I love how attainable you make low waste and veganism seem, because it is. I also spread the message with calm and kindness, because there are enough loud/obnoxious/militant people in this movement, who make it seem like you have to be perfect.

[marytaylor]

In this world where we are bombarded with "buy this" and "you must have the best of that, " it is refreshing to see that you, too, have holes in your paper towel replacements. I, however, also have stains, as apparently I spill coffee, curry, and elderberry syrup pretty often, and I have yet to discover how to remove any of these from cloth. Any tips? I also love that you showed up how you store them! Going green with cloth towels and cloth napkins instead of paper is one thing, but having a good storage system that you'll actually stick to is another! While your method is beautiful, I have found that smaller towels (like wash cloths) work better for us bc they're easier for my kids to fold and put away, and they're easier on the washer for small spills vs bigger flour sac towels. Love your channel!!

[alyssajohnson]

I would like a part 2, please. Also, I really enjoyed this video.

[uzoma]

You're so inspirational! I'm 17 and when I leave this toxic household of mine, I plan to be as environmentally conscious, healthy, educated, innovative, and talented as you! You're my favorite youtuber & you're just amazing!! Thank you for making these videos! I'm so happy I found your channel!

[andellakovar]

This video was so good, I feel like it had tips that were ACTUALLY applicable to most people's lives, like driving home the fact that if there isn't a benefit to something you just won't do it.

[dez]

I’m just really happy to see a person of color living this lifestyle. Come from another brown skinned sis 💝 keep spreading the word

[jaimeliew]

Of all minimal / zero waste videos I watched, I felt especially your first step is the best! I like how gentle your approach is towards zero waste ☺️ lifestyle, and actually useful (because it is so doable, even for the community I am living in). Please do more of these videos!

[eveenorth]

I appreciate the acknowledgement that a lot of people will struggle with this and not to push it too far, usually when I watch these videos I feel like I’m being lectured and yes we all need to do better but without companies and bigger policies around sustainability it’s difficult! Thankyou for the cool ideas!

[angelprincess]

Instead of soaking off labels, you can use a blow dryer. Heat it up for a few minutes and then the label peels right off including most of the adhesive. Much quicker and cleaner.

[Ladiiluvliik]

🌳Girl I’m putting the whole damn tree! I def need more of this lol

[geckoserrar]

I so appreciate your emphasis on making sure the changes we make in our life are sustainable for us! And affordable too. And also that if we have something like an electric toothbrush, there’s no need to feel bad about not using bamboo brushes

[kion_wolfheim]

🌱 I’m trying my best to be environmentally friendly. I have a lot to clean up and change. I am inspired by what you do. Thank you for making this video and getting me motivated! 🤍

[bhanani]

Already on the 'Kind to the environment' journey, I still have a long way to go but slowly making permanent changes to my lifestyle. Great and encouraging video, I look forward to many more tips 🥰😊👌👍

[porshania]

Yes, I need to get my life together. Over here cleaning the entire house & I had so much crap for the recycle bin🤦🏾‍♀️💙🌱🌱🌱