I tried to live the 'perfect zero waste' lifestyle for a week

In today's video I share with you a week where I tried to live the perfect zero waste lifestyle in Northern Michigan. There are some sustainable swaps that I love, some zero waste items I don't love so much and a few I regret buying. I hope you find this video helpful and don't make the same mistakes as I did! Eco minimalism is already a huge part of my life, but this week I wanted to see where my zero waste journey could take me especially as it's Earth Month.

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[Blue-pbkz]

I remember reading somewhere that buying tinned or jarred cooked chickpeas is more sustainable then buying dry ones in bulk, because of the energy consumption for cooking them is huge when you're home cooking small quantities at a time (unless you're cooking lots - but i cook just for me- or maybe if you have a pressure cooker I guess). There so much complexity when you really think about it!

[tammymurphy]

Your fiancés knife skills are impressive. You both absolutely glow in each other’s presence 💕

[marycharlebois]

What I got from this video, Immy, is… mindset, learning, and conscious effort. In every aspect of our daily living there is opportunity to change the world if we take the time and effort to shape our minds, expand our knowledge, and build habits that are planet-kind. Your content is such a great vantage point for all of this. Amidst the learning, you also offer inclusivity and sharing which collectively increases positivity, optimism, and momentum in this sustainability movement. This human generated momentum is the most powerful impetus of all. Thank-you for all that you do. You amaze me and inspire me. 🌎💦Ⓜ️ary💕🏊‍♀️

[nidhi]

this was such a well-made video, one of your best. the editing and shots are great and your entire journey figuring out sustainability of everyday essentials is so interesting to watch

[crystalh]

I appreciate your view and understanding how expensive food is in the US and how difficult it can be with out a vehicle. Parts of my childhood were impacted by these and the privilege I have now is something I see every day and wish more people would as well.

[poesies]

Can't wait for the next meal prep video. Thanks for another great video.

[marycharlebois]

I love Earth Month, I love your content, I love your Premieres & Live Chats, and most of all… I love that you are perfectly imperfect... and that you share your Eco Minimalist lifestyle with honesty, creativity, exuberance, and flair. AND… even more so… that you encourage sharing and learning (and wild swimming 🏊‍♀️). So much inspiration!! 🌎💦Ⓜ️ary🌸

[leandracooper]

Haha I live Michigan I can tell where you at by the water. My the way this time year in woods muster greens are poping, spring onions, Dandy lions, other greens you can eat for free. No mushrooms yet. If ask around you see where local Amish market are. Omg your walking past food grrr. You can make pine tea. Grrr wish could give you more tips. Dwarf mellow growing and great for tea.

[stephanieloffler]

Happy Visa anniversary! 🎉 Even if celebrating anniversaries is always fun, I hope you both don't have to celebrate it a second time and I am crossing fingers that you'll get the Visa soon.👍🏻You're so sweet being together. You're both "shining" even more when the other is around. And to be honest: 8 years of such kind of long distance relationship and Covid does already show how you're both working on the relationship and appreciating your partner. Regards from Germany Stephanie

[meredithallen]

omg this is so exciting!! i'm actually from northern michigan and just getting to see you here was unbelievable! literally screamed when I saw oryana because I also shop there!! anyway thanks for a great video and all you do for the sustainability community <3

[michellej]

"please let her point on her hand to show her general location" -- overly excited Michigander ✋

[kathleenmoots]

Are you going to be in S.E. Michigan any time soon? If you are and have any kind of meet up, please post it! I would love to actually meet you!

[eightybananas]

Side note: I live near Chicago if you want to meet-up! Lol (I bet that’s way too far🤪)

[janetstonerook]

I got a chuckle from your slightly reddened nose! Yep, you are experiencing Northern Michigan spring!

[alisonbirchall]

I have just moved to the west coast of Cumbria and it looks like my nearest zero waste shop would be in Carlisle, over an hour away. For me it feels like that much travel would be much less sustainable (both environmentally and financially) than just doing my best with the mainstream supermarkets near to me. So that's what I do, buying different things from different supermarkets according to which products are more sustainable where. I will also be setting up some subscription services soon, such as Who Gives a Crap! (provided that they deliver here, which isn't guaranteed).

[katedecker]

The Field Roast Chao sliced cheese (regular white and a tomato cayenne flavor) is really good, too, and pretty widely available in the US

[wheebke]

Wonderful video! And happy Visa anniversary:D

[CorinneDemyanovich]

I was born and raised in Michigan, so I totally relate to some of the struggles you mention in this video. It's such a beautiful state!

[TheWhimsicalFamily]

Oh wow your in Michigan now! Congrats on coming to the US! I'm in a state over in Ohio!

[juli]

From what I know (living in Germany) is that some German studies/analyses have shown that going to the supermarket by car actually produces more emissions than the fact if you buy something what is not seasonally (as long as it wasn't brought to your country by plane but by ship or on the streets). That's why I think going to the 25 minutes away shop instead of the 45 minutes away shop actually really is the better option. :)