20 THINGS I NO LONGER BUY TO SAVE MONEY AND THE PLANET | INTHEFROW

20 THINGS I NO LONGER BUY TO SAVE MONEY AND THE PLANET | SUSTAINABLE, REUSABLE ALTERNATIVES | INTHEFROW

I often keep topics like this over on the blog but actually I felt inspired to chat here on YouTube with you guys about trying to be more sustainable in our home! Over the last couple of years there are a number of things that we've changed, swapped or no longer buy to make steps towards being more sustainable so I wanted to share some of our favourites with you, incase you're also on this journey with me! If you want to discover some of my previous posts on the topic feel free to visit below:

Remember there is no such thing as perfection and the smallest changes can make the biggest differences in the end! This channel is always a safe space for you to share tips & tricks, encouragement for others and tried & tested recommendations so please be kind to each other below - I know sustainability can be a touchy subject for some :)

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🌟 My Sustainable Swaps
(Some of these brands are US based so you may only be able to find them on Amazon in the UK!)

(Anodised aluminum & recycled plastic case w/ plastic free refills)
(Reusable & washable with the aim of replacing 500 single use face wipes)
4. Face Wipes: N/A
(Just a strong no from me haha!)
(Reusable & washable with the aim of replacing 1000 single use cotton swabs)
(Eco refills created with glass, aluminum and FSC certified card)
(You can find the info on our machine above as well as our fave coffee)
(Reusable & dishwasher safe cling film alternative)
(Reusable as well as dishwasher, sous vide, freezer & microwave safe)
(Dishwasher, oven & microwave safe)
(Reusable mesh bags with the aim of replacing 1000 single use plastic bags)
(Reusable, washable & naturally antibacterial)
(Reusable & washable)
(Glass bottles & widely recyclable 100% PET plastic eco refills)
(Reusable, recyclable and biodegradable)
(Reusable & washable)
(Recycled & recyclable)
(Easily recyclable, refillable & created in a zero waste factory)
(Reusable & washable pad)
(Ocean bottle funds the collection of 1,000 plastics for each bottle sold)
(Made of corn starch)
(Shopper bags made from recycled plastic)

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Thank you so much for the support you always give to me - love you all so much ❤

[vickmasonelliott]

When it comes to shower gel I think the best solution is probably buying locally made soap bars. They come in paper wrapping and there’s absolutely no plastic involved.

[kirstymcdougall]

As someone who works in energy and looks at how, in law, we tackle sustainability and climate change, but is also a HUGE fashion/beauty lover this video is fabulous and needed 🥰 xx

[rhino]

In Vancouver our Nespresso pods have a great recycling program (where I live it’s illegal to not recycle things and they track your garbage and if they catch you, you get a MAJOR fine including if you throw out food scraps that should be composted) the pods go into this red bag and sent to Nespresso facilities where they use the pods to make new bikes and other things so they don’t get put into the landfill. We hardly ever get garbage pick up (twice a month) but we get recycling picked up every week. I wish more cities took recycling and composting seriously.

[sofiamalinn]

Videos like this are why you’re my favorite influencer out there

[headron]

A woman after my own heart. All the products you showed us I gave to all the ladies in my rather large family for Christmas along with bikes for Africa. It’s the small changes that stir our conscience. Thank you Victoria, I know sustainability is dear to your heart. ❤️

[Jet]

I love that you're promoting this. And to everyone wanting to make changes: please please please everyone, finish up what you have before you buy these alternatives!

[amandachriston]

I also recommend shampoo and conditioner bars, as well as bars of soap for your body or hands because those are nearly no waste compared to refillable options:)

[pennybobb]

I use the net bags you use in the fridge but I take mine to the grocery for the fruits and veggies I buy. People gasp when I just put the fruits and veggies in my cart without a plastic bag, so that's kinda fun too!!

[laurad]

Such a good video, I'm also loving this comments section with so many positive comments offering their own tips! My biggest recent change was a switch to reusable period products, the reduction in waste in my bathroom bin has been massive! Definitely recommend to anyone looking to be more eco friendly if it was accessible to them!

[alidufster]

So glad you’re talking about this! Reduce, reuse, recycle! ♻️

[MyWorldofFragrance]

Great video, Victoria! It was nice to be introduced to new options on this long road towards a more sustainable planet. 🌹

[loverofallanimals]

I use my work paper shredder to shred all the paper/envelopes from the office/home paper/envelope waste and then put all the shredding’s in my garden compost bin. The shredding’s along with all garden and kitchen waste make wonderful compost for the soil and plants/seedlings.

[Bethsv]

Victoria,
Yes! I found the Stasher bags a short time ago, and with all the colors it’s a great simple way to save food for another meal 👩🏻‍🍳🤗

[JosieIrons]

I am SO happy to see you doing this video! We’ve made almost all of these swaps too but I didn’t know about those bowl cover / silicone cling film replacement - will be buying that, and of course those pink bin bags!!! We also ditched the Nespresso recently too because now we aren’t in London, we were recycling the pods :( did you know you can use the coffee grinds from your machine in the garden? So we’ve been keeping all of ours ready for gardening in spring! 💓

[maryellensaccopower]

I’d really recommend Spotlight Oral Care which is a Irish Brand set up by female dentists. Their toothpaste packaging is 100% recyclable and it works great. They have different ones for whitening, strengthening, sensitive teeth etc.

[Hargreaves]

Great video! I also highly recommend switching to a menstrual cup. Much more sanitary than pads/tampons and saves you SO much waste and money in the long run.

[giselleXX]

THANK YOU for addressing ways to be sustainable with our products - you are one of the few influencers who has prioritized eco-friendly, sustainable brands. also, YAY FOR 1 MILLION!

[ashcherryblossom]

I love that Ecover brand!! Been using it in our house for years, and honesty those refill stations are THE best, they are usually based in health food stores / eco stores. You basically arrive in with your own empty bottle, and refill it from huge containers they have in store. Love this video Vic, delighted you are putting this content out there!

[kerry-leepingo]

Love love love this video Vic! 😍 Made me realise just how many small, and what I thought were insignificant, change Dan and I have adopted! Only realised from you sitting down and going through them, how much they add up! We defo need to stop buying kitchen roll, and also get ourselves those stretchy things to replace cling film. Thank you for sharing this with us, so helpful! 💜🙏

[brittbecka]

I love how your very conscious now( or maybe you were before) I'm trying to cut back on my single use plastic but some brands don't get it. It's frustrating. This one place I always order from switched over from bubble wrap to corrugated cardboard and recycled packagaing. It's nice to see brands do that now