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I was just sitting here thinking how can I live more eco-friendly and go fully vegan and here comes this ... right on time.

1. Ziplock bags- reusable ziploc bags(FYI amazon have them I use them personally and they are great and affordable) 2. Tea bag’s- loose tea 3. Spice blends- make your own diy spices 4. Paper towels- rags instead they absorb liquid better and are washable 5. Cleaning supplies- make your own diy cleaning supplies 6. Liquid Laundry detergent- pods 7. Tampons- period cup 8. Package lotion- buy lotion in bulks at whole foods bring your own jar 9. Bottle shampoo- bar shampoo 10.Disposable diapers- cloth diapers 11. Buying clothes- rent instead 12. Tooth paste - use tooth paste tablets Your Welcome🥰

I love that you're being so eco friendly! Some of my favorite swaps/brands have been: 1. Wool Dryer balls! use with a little essential oil for amaaaaaazing smelling clothes! 2. A bidet! I thought it might be a weird switch, but i feel so much cleaner and use less TP! 3. Bamboo or recycled paper TP, while we're at it. 4. Regrowing kitchen scraps! Like lettuce, green onions, etc! 5. Buying LESS! and using what I already have :)

I make my own dish soap and hand soap using a Dr. Bronner’s bar of soap. I grate with a cheese grater and dissolve the shreds in hot water on the stove. After it cools it turns into liquid soap. You can add more water to adjust the consistency. I also add a small amount of baking soda for the dish soap. Thank you for the video Janae! You are beautiful inside and out! 🦋🌺🦋

Cheap Tip! Those reusable ziolock bags were 3 dollars at Target in the dollar section!!!

I have been vegan for 6 years now and I stopped buying skin and hair care products, cleaning products, and toothpaste and mouthwash. I buy pure shea,cocoa, and mango butters. I buy the essential oils. I use these with avocado, grapeseed, caster, jajoba etc, to make my hair products. I make the toothpaste/mouthwash. I make my own vinegars for cleaning and hair rinses. It has saved so much. And my skin and hair look/feel amazing.

I no longer buy dryer sheets. I use dryer balls instead. 🥰♻️

Perks of living close to the alps : you go hiking in the mountains and freshly pick your tea herbs 👌 Arnika tea anyone? 😉

It is so nice to know that someone I follow for other reasons also shares my interest in being low waste and low impact on the earth. I follow a lot of zero waste people on RU-vid and a lot of vegan food type people but a lot of times they don't cross over. So, thanks for sharing! I have not bought stasher bags because of their cost, but I do have some silicone bowl covers that are helpful and very stretchy. I have literally been using the same Ziploc bags over and over again for many years. I have bought a few reusable ones that are not as nice as stasher bags but they do the trick. For those recommending the ones on Amazon, just beware. I got some on Amazon and they were terrible quality and would not stay closed. I found out later that they came from China and I wasn't able to return them.

I'm from South Africa, and teal towels have been the norm here for as long as I can remember, it's all I've ever known in our house. Paper towels are handy in other ways, if you want to wipe up an oil spill while cooking, something spilled on the floor, for which you would not want to use the cloth tea towels for. I guess both have their advantages...

Great tips! I don't use or buy lotion anymore. I mix natural oils (evoo, avocado oil, and grapeseed oil) with essential oils in a spray bottle, and while I'm still damp from the shower I mist my body and wipe down. Silky smooth.😍

Aaaah! Im so excited about the toothpaste bites because when I discovered that toothpaste packaging is NOT recyclable I was so discouraged & feel so bad buying conventional toothpaste. But also I was furious that the average toothpaste contains harmful chemicals including SLS!! Thank you for another helpful inspiring video 😁 yes share your clothe diaper journey!

I love keeping my old jars! I use them to store spices and bulk buy items like quinoa, nuts, oats and seeds etc. Since I’m a design nerd I always remove the labels and make my own by hand, and I have a good quality spray paint and to spray the tops of lids black so that everything matches :)

Plus thinx period underwear are great they support women, are sustainable, and have a section for older women with bladder leaks & a teen daughter brand

Yes! I’d love to learn more about cloth diapering.

I began my plastic free journey about 3 years ago. Since then I stopped using plastic grocery bags, buying paper towels, grains and beans, tofu and so much more. A lot of my food i can get from the bulk section at my local grocer using my own containers (including the tofu), bar towels (a Wal-Mart find) cut into 1/4s to replace the paper towels, and bring my own produce and shopping bags. It was hard getting all these funny looks from people when i started but now I get more compliments on the eco friendly ideas. So glad more people are doing this!

I'm so glad that you are so into the environment, especially considering how many subscribers you have. I have been doing many of these things for many, many years. I buy all of my spices and whatever else I can buy in bulk. My local natural food store even sells nutritional yeast in bulk! And buying flour in bulk saves soooo much money! I have thought about buying Stasher bags, but I feel like I have a lifetime supply of ziplock bags that I wash and reuse. I never buy them, but my in-laws are always giving me things (food and others) in them and I can't throw them away, so I just keep reusing them. If I ever run out, then I will buy some Stashers!

I would love to hear more about cloth diapering, maybe a wash routine?

From what I understand the love beauty and planet brand is not actually sustainable or ocean friendly. I recommend using earth hero, instead of Amazon, to purchase your sustainable products as they vet each product to make sure that each material/ingredient is earth friendly and their own shipping materials are usually fully compostable .

Something I've been doing for years: I use reusable produce bags. I am not just talking about the big bags that carry your grocery shopping, but about the actual bags that carry the vegetables. I love them!! Another thing that I've had for the past 3 years is a bidet. You can buy them at Amazon for 70 to 90 dollars and they are simple to install. Much cleaner than toilet paper. I don't use toilet paper at home either. I do use flanelette cotton wipes. I throw after one use in the basket. I wash them all in the washer. Since you've already rinsed yourself with the bidet, nothing gets smeared on them. They basically just dry your bum....so, no it's not stinky or dirty or anything like that.

I just want to say I LOVE YOU!! I’ve been watching you for a while maybe since your first days. Love you cook book too. You are amazing. New book soon? Perhaps you can speak about mental health or balancing being a new mom and stress. Love ya💗💗💗

Pretty sure this is extremely common and I did this a WHILE ago.. but I got a water filter and stopped buying bottled water.

I have a friend who used a period cup (exclusively) in the 1960s when she was in a part of the world that didn't have pads or tampons. Incredible device.

This is a great video -- keep those eco-friendly tips coming. I literally just acquired two bottles of Sal Suds today so I can make my own laundry detergent and house cleaners, and hopefully avoid buying any more huge plastic bottles in the future. I also saved two enormous cat litter buckets and I only buy litter in bulk now from a local pet store. I do a lot of mending and upcycling of my (mostly thrifted) clothing -- it's more fun and I don't care about being "on trend" as far as fashion goes. I get tons of compliments on my jeans that are covered in patches!

I use baking soda for washing my hair and apple cider vinegar as a rinse and it works great. I make my own body lotion (coconut oil, shea butter, cocoa butter & essential oils), deodorant (coconut oil, baking soda essential oils, toothpaste (bentonite clay, baking soda & essential oil), mouthwash (water & essential oil), I recently started buying dish soap, cleaning vinegar and white vinegar in bulk.i use reusable mesh bags for produce when buying groceries. I bought a bread maker started making my own bread, I make my own mayo... in short, I make a lot of stuff at home 😆

My menstrual cup has changed my life!!! I so wish I had tried it sooner!

Hey y’all, I have been using a menstrual cup (specifically the sensitive Lena cup) for a year and I think it was worth it!!! It was fairly priced, has saved me money since, and is so convenient. Please do a little bit of research on all the available cups before you by one, each cup is made with a little different material and they come in different sizes, comfort and safety is priority.

I have a bunch of different sizes of Stasher bags and I love them. I've been using the Bite toothpaste for almost a year and I absolutely love the system. I actually want to get into dropps once I need to get new detergent. I stopped buying dryer sheets awhile ago and love the wool balls which is something that I'd talked about getting with my mum before she passed. I reuse a lot of old jars as I avoid buying anything I can in plastic so I can can wash and reuse the jar. With that my brother and I stopped buying our milk in plastic jugs and instead buy glass that we then just clean out and once we fill a bag with about five return them to the store. Plus milk tastes so much better out of glass versus plastic. I just wish plant milks would start doing that as well because theres a brand of oat milk I love that would be amazing if I could get it in glass bottles and do it the same way that is done with dairy milk. It actually took a bit before my brother realized we weren't buying paper towels anymore and I was just using old shirts that I'd cut smaller to clean up.

I also use ACV as a clarifying shampoo. My hair has definitely held more moisture and the ACV is a versatile product

I'm on the frugal bus with you sis 😭❤

I've had a menstrual cup for almost 4 years now and love it so much! Sooooo much less waste! Just bought cloth-pads now as well to try out on less flow days! I think the biggest environmental/sustainable thing I've done the last few years is for sure being so much more conscious of what I eat, buying less clothes and things in general, choosing good quality stuff that will actually last me a long time is also a big one for me right now. Thanks for this video and thank you for always delivering good vibes and positive energy

Great video! Thank you for always spreading amazing information

Dropps is so good! We've used them for a couple years now. All of your tips here are so solid!

For paper towels, I use the reusable bamboo option. I've washed them numerous times and they work great.

Aw you're amazing! I already use most of those sustainable things. Love it! Thank you for spreading the word 😁

I do have the zip lock bags, they do work very well. Thank you this was very helpful.

Thank you so much! I feel a huge shift in my life and these videos help so much to live a more eco friendly life ♥️💕

I love the way Sal Suds smell! A bottle last me forever.

I admire you so much! I wish everyone was in an eco-friendly approach like you

I love every one of these tips, thank you!

Great job! I’ve stopped buying paper towels about 6 months ago, and I also use tea towels! 😍

Thanks for this video. It helps lots. I wish I was more frugal with things but it never too late to learn. Thank you for sharing x. Loving all your content!!!

Love the video. My daughter introduced me to tooth tabs from Lush. She has been using them for years and they come in many different flavors. Also, during the stay at home orders I stopped buying paper towels and just use a regular towel for spills or my washable mop.

Thank you for sharing these wonderful ideas and hacks that are eco friendly. I make my own dish sponges with rough yarn. I crochet them in circular shape size that i want and they are reusable and washable and they do work great in removing stuck on foods. ❤

Thank you for doing this! So so helpful and definitely will be trying some of these!

Just bought some silicon bags yesterday. You can get some affordable ones on Amazon! Also just bought glassware too, they have a set at Sam's club for like $20 right now.

It is so awesome seeing BIPOC talk about sustainability, not only because the culture of it started with BIPOC, but because BIPOC struggles with society not making products for their types of skin, hair etc., especially as a woman. Society does not lean in our favor as women so we are already at a disadvantage especially as far as body care, so finding products that suite us is essential. Especially in regards to Budget friendly, sustainable, and formulated to work well for the woman’s body! Thanks for sharing!

Love this; thank you!!! 🕊🌱❤️

I use silicone cookie sheet liners instead of wax paper or parchment paper for baking- I LOVE it. We use it for everything and it's a snap to wash afterwards. I often bake 4-5 dozens at a time and this really withstands it! There's a many other things I do but that came to mind... am definitely intrigued by the shampoo bars- I've heard about it but always felt hesitant to try! Same with the toothpaste bits. Thanks for sharing!

Great video - thanks for sharing! Another replacement for paper towels is to use old, worn-out, flat or pre-fold cloth diapers. This may be weird to some people, but they are clean once you wash them and they work great for heavier jobs...think absorbency!

Loved this video. Thank you for sharing! The Bite toothpaste had eluded me and I am intrigued and have to try it now!

I LOVE this video!!! You are a queennnnn thank you so much for putting these tips together! I would loove love love to see more videos like this centered on low waste ideas/things you actually do to reduce your families footprint. Thank you!!!! P.s I JUST TODAY used a menstrual cup for the first time(diva cup) and so far I really love it and feel so good about making this super easy switch!

Thank you so much, great video!

Thank you so much for talking about Bite - I've been so curious! And I'm loving reusable cotton rounds; much like tea towels (but for your face 😁), it's wonderful to be able to cut back on my use of disposable stuff when I'm scraping the day off my face! The usual big online stores have them, but there are great etsy creators that make them too... And I like to support small businesses, especially right now. Great video, thank you so much!

Why I still use paper towels: my son had to have a pic line for antibiotic infusion after surgery (about 20 years ago now) and when the visiting nurse came to show us how to administer the medicine, she said cloth towels harber LOTS of germs so that when you wash your hands you should use paper towels to be thrown away. I keep a roll in the kitchen and both bathrooms for hand drying after washing. I do use a clean flour sack towel for drying dishes, however. The rest of your tips are excellent. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for sharing... Much love from Switzerland

You are such a breath of fresh air! I am 61 - used cloth diapers on all 3 of my kids. Always - during a time when disposables were encouraged. Guess I'm a green-freak, huh? Thank you for all your input!

Thanks for sharing. I'm going to try some of your suggestions and see if I can "change".

Also with pre-made spice blends a lot of the bulk is just taken up by cheap ingredients like salt or sugar. Making your own is better value for money

Wow...thanks for all the info. I do share your videos with several friends.

I bought an Idavee Soymilk machine that is wonderful! Just add dry beans and water and 30 mins later its done! It makes other milks too, although I just use the vitamix for nut and oat milks.... No mystery ingredients or cargeenan to worry about, easy to clean!

So helpful! I cannot wait to implement these changes

Great video! Try Tru Earth laundry strips and Change Toothpaste, great replacements!

I was totally skeptical about shampoo bars and first, but they work really well on curly hair. Thanks for sharing your sustainable, money saving swaps 💕

I went back to waxed paper for a lot of food items. Obviously comes in sheet rolls but also bags and "deli-cut" sheets in a box. Or sometimes glassine bags. Planet friendly. Especially great for sending visitors off with a snack or trinket. I've tried a couple silicone bag brands but they were near impossible to snap closed. Thanks for great video.

yes! I love the tea towels from Target. They are the best ever!! Awesome video. Thanks for sharing. Peace and Blessings! (new sub)

So glad you’re speaking of this! 🥳

I don't use lotion. Cocoa butter or coconut oil. I do use shampoo bars. Also an electric shaver no disposable razors. We have been using Bar cloths for paper towels and cheap washcloths instead if of throwing away sponges. Just wash with all your other towels. Next I want to thrift some napkins so we don't use paper ones. I have the silicone bags but need to buy more. Also use plastic shower cap type covers instead of plastic wrap. Just wash and reuse. Also reuse jars for leftovers.

Echo friendly tips! Yay! I do most of those (I love dropps!). I can't wait to try a shampoo bar when my bottle runs out.

my daughter is 7 so its been a long time since she was in cloth diapers BUT I still think its worth it to do a video on cloth diapering because its such a huge source of waste and disposable diapers are just gross and toxic. I also loved that you mentioned cloth diapering being better at facilitating potty training! We practiced elimination communication with our daughter ( sounds crazy but its what human were doing for millions of years before the advent of diapers ) and it reduced diaper changes AND she potty trained very young because of it. If you haven't checked out elimination communication, IT IS SO WORTH IT!

I also use Dropps and I LOVE it!!!

Love love love this!!!

Yesssss!! How are more people not talking about sal suds?? Super budget and very effective! I use it (diluted of course) for all purpose spray, laundry, dishes, and mopping - love it for all of the above!

Thank you. I have switched to TruEarth laundry detergent. The packaging is even less than the box you showed for Drops.

Loved this video !!

I stopped using pads and purchased reusable pads from Etsy. I did the same thing and stopped using tampons, except I use a menstrual disc because those cups just did not work. I buy bar soap and keep the little leftover pieces to melt and make more bar soap. I’ve also seen something called LastSwab and it’s a reusable cotton swab. Would be perfect for makeup or anything u currently use cotton swabs for. They have more on their site too. I just found your channel and I’m excited to learn more! Thank you!

This is a great video! Definitely am working more towards being eco friendly.

"who gives a crap" makes recycled toilet paper and tissues and paper towels and mails the, zero waste! also the last swab

goals!! thank u so much for sharing

I love ethique shampoo bar! It makes my hair feel great and I love that it comes in cardboard.

I absolutely love loose leaf tea!!! 😍😍

You look so beautiful! Your skin is glowing. Thanks for sharing this.

That shower shot shows how beautiful you really are!!! Your skin is just so healthy and glows! I'm the consignment queen too. And I replaced all my plastic containers with glass. I love glass and save most jars... think mixing bowls, refrigerator storage, dry storage (staples, mixes, spices) it just lasts forever. (just thought, full disclosure, the lids to the glass bowls are plastic)

Newborn and infant prefolds make great kitchen towels too.

I love your vids. I remember when disposable diapers became the norm back in the 80s. I simply couldn't afford them nor could this frugal gal have ever justified their usage. I love to make my pennies scream bloody murder. I once read a statistic that each child's disposable diapers if stretched end to end would reach around the circumference of the earth. The environmentalist game wasn't mainstream back then. However, this frugal, hippy-mama realized that homemade cleaning products, cloth diapers, tea towels, and all that not only saved me money but also didn't contribute to pollution. Win-Win for SuzyQ.

I loved this video and would def. want to see a video on cloth diapers.

I started thrifting a few years ago, love it!

Yes to a cloth diaper video with instructions how to wash them etc., I would love to know more about them!

Bk soda plus vinegar in the toilet to clean; reuse foaming bottle for hand soap -- refill with castille soap and water. Goes a long way.

Solid Shampoo, conditioner and bar soap are the best. I started using them for travel storage reason then went full term due to downsizing my possession to use less space.

These budget videos are saving my life

I keep all the bottles and jars that my husband's non-vegan food comes in and reuse them over and over. I freeze all my veggie stock, soups, stews, etc... in them. I make all my own tea blends and also store them in the jars. I was raised on a remote part of a glacier lake in Western Canada, so when you talk about frugal, my mother had to be because she had to do everything herself, everything. I learned so much from her. She was always singing and would spin me around after we finished a job. Her way of encouraging us to help was with playfulness and not "Do your chores."

Bamboozy make up cleaning pads are excellent 👌🏽

For zero waste/sustainability, check out my faves: Shelbizleee, Sustainably Vegan, and Gittemary Johansen ☺️

I use jars like crazy now for everything, which I love! I stopped using paper towels (including napkins) years ago! I don't buy cleaners, except toilet cleaner.

I'm jealous of that beautiful smile and those teeth!

Loved these tips ! I really enjoy reusable makeup removers as well ! And for those who use pads instead of tampons I highly highly recommend reusable pads (and pants) they are SO comfortable and well worth their price :))

Very informative video. I do spice blends too. But the rest, perfect!!😘😘😘

I’ve used bite for the past year and love it! I also put them in a bottle to make mouthwash

Def would love to hear your opinions on different types of cloth diapers!