16 PLASTIC FREE TIPS FOR BEGINNERS | how to be more sustainable in your daily life

Hey everyone! Sustainability is something that should be practiced every single day, but to participate in Plastic Free July, here are 16 plastic free tips that you can easily implement into your daily life.

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[ErynKrouse]

Hey everyone! I'd love to hear how you implement sustainable practices in your daily life, and I'm also going to be giving away a Lotus Trolley Bag set to my favorite comment. (Just leave your insta handle if you enter so I can contact you if you win)

[Stickysketchh]

An easy way to reduce waste is keeping Tupperware in your car whenever going out to eat so that instead of using the to go boxes restaurants supply you can use your Tupperware :)

[yomaingirl]

The best way to do zero waste is imperfectly. we need everybody doing it imperfectly instead of just a couple of people doing it perfectly! zero waste products can be expensive but there is so many items in every bodies houses that can be reused. zero waste is such an important movement that will truly save the world. support local. use glass instead of plastic. buy in bulk. so many ways u can help mother earth :) @meowyth

[anniedang]

I love this video so much, it makes me happy when more people promote sustainability! Because of COVID-19, grocery stores and drink shops in my area don’t let me bring in my own bags or cups, but I still go to my local zero waste shop to refill my conditioner and get shampoo bars, as well as make my own lotion! If anyone wants to know the recipe, please let me know!

[arim]

As an environmental educator, I appreciate you using your channel as a way to encourage others to make better changes in their life. It does start with you, the individual, YOU have the power to make the change. We choose what we want in this world with our dollars and our actions. Thanks Eryn!

[amberlawson]

I have been wanting to cut my plastic waste but didn't know where to start! Thanks for this video Eryn I hope your doing amazing! 💙

[mslovable]

I love this! It is so hard to implement a lot of what I want in my household due to the shallow thinking of the person I am living with, but I do what I can like using my hydro, making my own coffee since less places accept reusable cups due to COVID, and also looking at how my diet can affect my plastic use (like eating more whole foods and snacking less to avoid all the wrappers that come with buying snacks). Also, since the beach is one of the few places I've been able to go, I always pick up any trash I see whenever I go, and it is always disappointing seeing how many e-cigs get left on the beach!

[Soleil-mjcs]

Save the 🌊🌺 I have a hydro flask and those utensils also!!! And I use only paper bags. And I only use bamboo toothbrushes and my mom only buys makeup that they don't test on animals :(

[GaelleSavina]

I think that more youtubers should talk about this subject and I really love the way you explained it and the video is really good!
I’ve been trying to be as sustainable as possible while being a teenager in Manila, Philippines. I educate myself on what’s going on in the world and also see other ways i could help the environment. I’ve switched out my bathroom essentials and skin care routine but I hope to also be able to be sustainable when it comes to groceries because in the PH they don’t have much to offer.
I believe that being sustainable also depends on the individual because of the education they received and the willingness to change BUT also where they live in because not every country will be as invested to help save he environment.

[belssage]

I keep stainless steel cups in the car, collapsible stainless steel straw in my purse, large stainless steel water bottle wherever I go. At home, hair wash and body bars, no makeup/nail polish...the last 2 originally chose due to laziness but now I'm good with aging (I'm 57), bidet (mom's French so I grew up with this). Thank you for the great video.

[ninasegall]

I have made a lot of swaps like you showed in your video. But I really like to shop second hand for clothes or from sustainable brands! Thanks Eryn for showing that it is not hard to be more sustainable in your daily life!

[toiaconejogonzalez]

Hey Eryn ! I loved your video ! I am Toia, 24 years old, from Barcelona. Though I've been living abroad this past year. My experience with 0 waste and plastic-free has been increasing these past two years. I love using my reusable glass bottle from HEMA, my bamboo fork, knife and spoon from Natura (España)... I also use natural cosmetics from Lush or Kriimco (which is a brand I am obsessed with ! I think it is original from Barcelona). I try to buy second hand clothes or sustainable brands, but this is maybe the most difficult part out of everything, because sometimes these brands can be really expensive. Despite everything I told you, my biggest change came when I started using menstrual cup instead of tampons! I am extremely happy of my change. And it's 1000 times better than tampons. My menstrual cup brand is Lilly Cup. And now, I can't look back... I can't believe I didn't changed from one method to this one before. It's been already one year and a half that I am using this Lilly Cup, and I recommend it totally.

I am following you since 2018. Your videos are a total inspiration for me :) @toiaconejo

Best regards !


Toia

[veintiochodemayo_]

This is amazing✨
I'm starting my journey and little by little my house is changing, I would love to finally have a zero waste house 😍

[kayleight]

I’ve been gradually taking the turn to the plastic free life every since I’ve been watching your videos! This is something that is import to me. There is so much waste that we cause on this planet. I hope more people become inspired to go plastic free!

[carolinecolon]

I always love your videos specially during this time! This topic its really important especially coming from a small island you can see the impact of plastic on the beaches (also glass!!) sometimes can be hard finding this product and shipping does not always work even though the island its a territory of the US we sometime can’t get those product or shipping can be super expensive so i really hope they expand more, people really need to realize the importance of the environment and the impact that it have! some people don’t realize it until they live a catastrophe such as weather change etc. Thanks Eryn for bringing this topic to your subscribers! 💚💙

[sofia.afalas]

I'm so passionate about saving the environment. I get so mad when friends and relatives don't even recycle. I've gotten myself silicone bags, I actually have three or four lotus reusable shopping and produce bags, reusable straws and one beeswax wrap. My husband and I recycle, we grow our veggies, only drink out of reusable water bottles. I'd still love to win the giveaway though to grow my collection of reusable and environmentally friendly items. They are expensive, but over time they save you money and save the environment. It's so horrible how all the plastic we consume just ends up in the oceans!!

I'm adding all the things i missed when i first commented: we also drink out of repurposed jars (jelly jars, pickle jars, etc.) and also use them to store food, some jars are actually really awesome! You don't actually need fancy things to be more environmentally friendly. It's definitely hard though, everything is sold in single use plastic. Some people buy 20 pack bottles of water to drink at home which is SOOO horrifying!! Buy a filter instead! fill it up with tap water, let it sit in your fridge for a bit and then boom, you got yourself filtered water without the insane amount of single use plastic.

[lotussustainables]

We love your easy eco-tips, positivity, and passion for saving our environment!

[mtuites]

I just purchased the reusable shopping bags from seed & sprout co and I can’t wait to use them! I also have been using reusable water bottles for years and do my part to pick up any litter I see on the beach🥰 trying to keep working on a waste free and sustainable lifestyle to protect this beautiful planet♻️💚

[anabellegonzalez]

Love this video! Environmental sustainability is something that needs to be practiced more, we only have one earth! I personally avoid all fast fashion brands and try to reduce my plastic intake. Love your videos! I look forward to them every week :)

[shielamariejara]

So happy when you upload!!! my tricks on staying sustainable is - washing clothes and air-drying them because you also get fresh scent in your room and you save electric bills because you didn't used the dryer :)