How I live sustainably & low-waste on a budget... and actually SAVE money doing it

Hello sweet soul! Today, as per your request, we're delving into how to live sustainably, minimally, and low-waste while on a budget. Despite the messages and "aesthetics" that can so often be promoted by social media and high-end brands, you don't have to break the bank in order to live a holistic, happy, sustainable lifestyle - in fact, you can start right here, right now, with exactly what you already own! Sustainability is not about being perfect, or purchasing high-end items, it's about making smart choices and small decisions every day that add up over time to benefit you, the planet, and humanity. In this video we're talking about ways to handle building a sustainable wardrobe, low waste grocery shopping, shopping for eco-friendly personal items, and more. I'm going to link as many resources as I can for you below - and please join the discussion down in the comments! I would love to hear your thoughts and ideas!🙏🌻☀️
I wish you joy in your journey!
Kate

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 INTRO
01:33 CLOTHING
02:16 START WITH WHAT YOU OWN
04:24 KNOW YOUR FABRICS
07:12 CHECK WHERE & HOW ITS MADE
09:00 GO THRIFTING & WHERE TO THRIFT
09:57 ONLINE THRIFTING
11:17 ETSY AND SMALL BUSINESSES
12:36 SHOP SUSTAINABLE BRAND SALES
13:14 FOOD
13:26 SHOP LOCAL & SUPPORT FARMERS
15:07 CO-OPS AND COMMUNITY GARDENS
15:58 BUY ZERO WASTE IN BULK
17:52 MAKE FROM SCRATCH
19:57 PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
20:09 REWARD PROGRAMS
21:10 REPLACE SINGLE USE WITH REUSABLES
22:05 MAKE YOUR OWN
22:32 BUY CARE ITEMS IN BULK
23:16 FURNITURE AND OTHER ITEMS
23:20 CONSIGNMENT, ANTIQUE, THRIFT
24:08 BUY MINIMALLY
26:23 BE LOVING WITH YOURSELF

RESCOURCES FOR YOU:

🌿Good directories for finding fair trade + sustainably-made:

🌻Low-waste, transparent, and second-hand shops:

HELP END SLAVERY AND FORCED LABOR:

🌺A few of the sustainably-made, low-waste personal products I use:

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☀️RESOURCES FOR YOU 🌿

🌜F O L L O W 🌛

[irene]

I'm glad that there are people like you and your sister on YT! ♥️🌷

[yochanacoleman]

Bonnie Wright's (Ginny Weasley of Harry Potter fame) book, "Go Gently" has a lot of great simple ideas that are very budget friendly.

[jamescarvey]

Hello K this video nurtured my soul. I have been practicing minimalism and sustainability for over twenty years now. and it has paid dividends in terms of social capital. I'm retired and happy with the lifestyle changes that led up to my present state of Pragmatic Nirvana...Stay well🙏🙏🙏

[deborahmeyers]

Thanks for sharing some hugely important information Kate appreciate you 😘

[christinawhisler]

I mostlyshop atsprouts and jrater joe's right now.

[wolfbird]

Feels like there’s no way to buy actual pretty clothes sustainably