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How to Stop Buying Things | 10 minimalist tips

My Autumn / Fall Capsule Wardrobe

6 Ways to Reduce your Waste | without bulk

Beginners Guide to Natural DIY Cleaning:

24 Ways to Reduce your Food Waste:

MY LOW WASTE HAIR CARE ROUTINE 💁🏻curly hair:

THE TRASH DIARIES ep.1 | What I wasted this week:

Microplastics are everywhere | what can we do?:

How to Make Almond Milk:

My Zero Waste & Minimalist Bathroom Essentials

2 Steps to Zero Waste

Zero Waste Essential Kit

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10 EASY DIY NATURAL BEAUTY HACKS YOU NEED TO TRY!

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HOMEMADE DEODORANT RECIPE | low waste:

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5 QUICK & EASY VEGAN SUMMER SNACKS | Healthy & Simple:

PACKAGE FREE PRODUCE HAUL | + 4 seasonal plant based recipes:

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[SustainablyVegan]

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Immy xxxx

[FinsternisSan]

On taking care of yourself, it's super important when you're first starting the journey to a more low impact lifestyle is to realize what your limits are, and that some plastic is okay and there is a benefit for it. Especially in medicine. I take anti-depressants now, and they improved my life dramatically and i am able to function as a human person for the first time in my life, and having plastic is a con, but I'm able to help myself and others better. Things like sunscreen, helmets (which is an item you should not buy second hand), and other medical items are examples of things you shouldn't diy or buy second hand and that's okay! Health is so important and so individual that it shouldn't be something you worry about. My mom for example uses a hearing aid, and she needs to buy special batteries that you can't really get reusable, but she's so on board with living a lower impact life that the only waste she has is compost and she's finding places that can accept it in her city. Low impact is to tailor to your own needs rather than being so diligent with no plastic that you suffer.

[amybucelewicz]

Your work is so inspirational. I teach 8th grade in the US and during our nonfiction unit we read The Omnivore's Dilemma and in the past we have focused on where our food comes from and the importance of shopping locally and delving into what it means to live sustainably. I definitely plan on showing this video to them when we do this unit because I would love to assign them a project where they choose an item from home that they love or feel they can't live without, have them ask themselves the questions you posed in the video, and then have them research the answers to find out the ethics behind the product/brand. The work you do is so important and it has a chain reaction! My students think I'm a little weird because I use old socks as white board erasers instead of buying the throw away white board erasers, but I'll just keep modeling to them anyway! :)

[-scrub]

7:10 I'm so glad you mentioned the difference between minimalistic aesthetics and true minimalistic living. love these videos 🧡🧡🧡

[LilBunny]

I slowly started my change. I bought my first eco-friendly toothbrush and gave one to each of my family members. I’m moving out in 4 weeks so I have my own kitchen kit. Like the wooden scrubbie, the recipes for my own cleaning supplies, and I already thrift shop so I have a lot of decor/ equipment second hand. So even tho I can’t 100% be vegan or low waste while I’m at home with my parents. I’m excited for how far I can go in 2019. Thank you for enlightening me this year. You’re one of the first youtubers to motivate me to start this journey. 😊🧡

Also congrats on the ebook!! 😍

[gmt]

So many zero waste intro videos make all the same suggestions, but mindset is probably one of the most helpful but least covered topics of low waste. The trash audit is a great idea. I look forward to the ebook. I hope there will be a further reading list as well. And maybe a list of other Instagram and YouTube accounts to follow. When I make recommendations for others to learn about low waste, I make sure they have other resources to check out.

[aghinaf]

The hardest thing for me is probably change my consumption habit. I tend to eat & shop when I'm feeling emotional. The biggest change probably buy most of my food shop online as the company is buying directly from the farmer & the produce are seasonal & local. They also have option to use less plastic even though not all of the things they sell can be plastic free.

[AvaElizabeth]

I totally agree with focusing on one thing at a time 🙌🏼 I have found that I am more likely to stick with something if I slowly incorporate it into my life. I started with buying coffee in bulk package free & being consistent and disciplined with bringing my reusable plates, water bottle, and cutlery to work. It was an easy habit to form and now I feel like I can easily add more changes into my life. Love your videos, they are so helpful!

[ragdollxrei]

Thanks Immy. I'm hooked on your videos right now. One of the simplest ways I've began my low waste or eco-conscious journey is for sure turning my lights off. I am turning into a night owl and I find that my lights are constantly on...But they don't need to be when I'm at the computer or using my phone. The other thing I've started doing is saying no to plastic bags. Today I needed a few things and I forgot my bags in my car...But I ended up carrying the things I needed and put them in my bags once I got into my car. Also not giving in to the ease of getting food when I'm out. I was so tempted today to get a fish sandwich while I was out because I was craving it (weird period cravings, you know?). I've also started making reminders on my phone and computer (apps and such) to be more eco-conscious. Reminding myself why I'm doing this and explaining to others (my boyfriend especially) why it's important, without being pushy. Making an example of myself, and hopefully it will rub off on my friends and family. Just remember y'all that it's a journey....Especially because a lot of us have grown up super wasteful, myself included (minus the coffee cups and water bottles, which I've owned for long.) Again, thanks. I love your channel.

[fionajohnson]

It would be really great if you could put your videos into playlists e.g low waste living in ...
this would mean we could easily find videos of the same theme xxx

[Coolbanaz]

Great video! I’m currently writing a research paper on plastic waste and sustainable living, such as a zero waste lifestyle, and I’m finding this video really helpful! Once again, great video! :)

[Tasindra]

I love what you do! You have inspired me to make a few steps in the right direction 😊 I have made my own beeswax wraps for food; made my own snack bags; replaced old plastic (responsibly recycled) and; stopped using plastic bags for loose fruit and veggies. Thank you!

[evelijn]

Congratulations on the e-book!!! I'm so happy to see how you are constantly growing in your work and also in your confidence to get the message out there, it's amazing and I'm really grateful and proud to be part of your community. Keep it up, and thank you so much for what you do!

[rocketmudge]

since this is a series, does that mean you will move from beginners tips to more intermediate tips? side note: i love your natural hair in this video, it looks super soft and the curls are gorgeous

[martycosplay]

You are such an inspiring human being! Thank you for all your videos!!

[alexarichardson]

Very intrigued to see which locations you cover in the UK!! I've only really seen people cover London so this is exciting!!

[HayleyTief]

Honestly it can be overwhelming to think about all of the things I should improve or projects I should take on. Thanks for including some notes about taking things one at a time and self care.

[bori-nqhx]

I've been learning so much and every time I discover something new and it's so much fun! Your videos are amazing, seriously! I've been slowly changing my habits, try to do my best, you know.. I live in Italy, in a very small town, here we don't use disposable coffe cups, we just go to be bar and drink it. Same goes for the straws, here no one gives them, you have to ask them, excluding fast food of course.. however I feel very difficult try to buy food without plastic, not the fresh food, but I don't have any kind of bulk stores around me.. no rice, no pasta, no cereals..so I don't have choice.. I hope that things will improve, I'm positive. Thank you for your extremely informative videos ❤

[BenteDosUnoBente]

I like it that you talked about buying what's local, in season and about the importance of community :)

[sierrarmcclain]

I like the tips you covered in this video and you touched on new ones that I haven’t heard in other beginners videos. I’d love to see you do a video on low waste living in more rural areas like Montana or North/South Dakota....or anywhere that doesn’t have a health food store! ;)