EVERYTHING you need to know about zero waste laundry routines

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That's right, this isn't my low waste laundry routine but rather a roundup of ALL zero waste laundry swaps! This is your one-stop-shop for all things low waste laundry swaps from water conservation and energy conservation to dryer balls and line drying clothes and everything else in between! How do you do eco laundry? Check out more eco-friendly laundry swaps below :)
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00:00 - Zero waste detergent options
8:31 - Zero waste stain removers
9:39 - Washing your clothes but make it eco
11:59 - Try using a laundromat!
13:32 - Buying a new washer/dryer
15:00 - Drying your clothes but make it eco
17:10 - My eco laundry routines
18:33 - Bloopers
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@marie4564 4 месяца назад

One thing I wish you did in your videos is that when you mention a product, you show a picture of it onscreen!

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 месяца назад

I do my best! I don't always have the product to take photos of. I'll do more in the future :)

@karinhart489 4 месяца назад

@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalistmaybe a quick screenshot of the box from Amazon. That’s what I do when we’re sharing in a fb thread and I’m not where I can’t take a picture.

@shellym79 4 месяца назад

@@karinhart489the problem with this is photos are protected under copyright laws. With out the permission of the photographer of the Amazon items her video could get demonetized or even removed.

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 месяца назад

I'll do my best! @@karinhart489

@ashlamccammon4196 4 месяца назад

@@shellym79that’s good to know, I didn’t know that. Thank you!

@sarastuck1416 4 месяца назад

Wearing your clothes more than once before washing is another way to waste less. Obviously, if you get stinky/sweaty/dirty after wearing an item once, wash it! But if you wear something for two hours, say to go out to dinner or something, hang it on a hook somewhere or fold it up and put it on top of your dresser and wear it again before washing it.

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 месяца назад

can't believe I didn't mention that! well, this is a video focused mostly on swaps but yes that's a great tip!

@Ashni1 4 месяца назад

Assuming you aren’t sweating like crazy in your clothes you can air them out. I’ve heard that cheap vodka in a spray bottle is a good clothing spray to help refreshen them. I’m broke a spray bottle so I’m actually waiting for a new one before I try it.

@junglesuperstar9270 4 месяца назад

@@Ashni1spirit. You can use spirit for this purpose

@angesoie 4 месяца назад

it's just so nice to not have heavy bottles of detergent to lug around anymore

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 месяца назад

right!

@melissam4954 4 месяца назад

When I lived in an apartment and had to use a laundromat/shared washer and dryer, those laundry sheets were SO convenient. Now that I have my own washer & dryer and live in a more rural area, I'm going to give powder a try. Thanks for the info!

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 месяца назад

woohoo! best of luck :) totally agree they're just so convinient!

@chrstopherblighton-sande2981 4 месяца назад

I use locally produced PVA-free laundry sheets which I'm very glad to have found, and I always wash a full load on the eco-setting of my machine. I don't have a drier in fact I've never had one - which is a very common situation here in the UK, so I always line dry outdoors in the summer and indoors in the winter. (This does mean I need to use a dehumidifier which isn't ideal, but I got one that had a good energy conservation rating. Whilst over the years I've gradually, as they wore out, replaced clothing that contained plastic, I still use laundry bags for items that contain small amounts of elastane etc to prevent microplastic pollution. I totally agree with you that changing to a more eco-friendly laundry routine is one of the easiest changes to make.

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 месяца назад

that's amazing! these are all great :)

@DRT813 3 месяца назад

This sounds interesting! What are they using instead of PVA?

@AWanderingEye 3 месяца назад

Here is a video content idea: Where does LEAN overlap with Zero Waste and can that help folks have a "comfortable yet sustainable" home environment/lifestyle.

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 месяца назад

I'm not sure what LEAN is so I'm not sure how to make a video about it hhahaha

@vegemitegirl1971 3 месяца назад

I use New Zealand brand Ecostore for most of my laundry. They make a triple concentrate liquid detergent, so you do not buy as much. Their cardboard packaging is fsc and for liquids they use sugarcane plastic, which can be recycled here. It can be expensive but I wait for a half price sale and buy 3 or 4 bottles (750ml in a bottle). Each bottle lasts me about 3-4 months. What I don't use this for is my husband's work clothes. After using many brands I've found that his work clothes (mechanic). only need a strong chemical laden detergent to clean them. I consider that a victory as I'm not using the nasty stuff on all our laundry, just a small amount. I loved my eco egg but can't get it in Australia anymore, except through Amazon.

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 месяца назад

I've heard of that one! I need to check them out :)

@eileahfrye-edmonds413 4 месяца назад

I love this content. When we were able to use a washer and dryer in our last house, we found ourselves having the best luck using cold in the winter. (Freezes in the winter here) and tap cold in the summer. We also always used the eco mode. Not in a hurry to get clothes done when I am on my own time at home.

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 месяца назад

good to note!

@lisapetrella3976 4 месяца назад

Thanks for the tips! I always learn so much by watching your videos!

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 месяца назад

omg thank YOU for the kind words :)

@halslibrary 4 месяца назад

I want to try the clean cult one that you mentioned! I have there dish soap and I like that! I also want to try dry laundry soap! I already have wool dryer balls which my mom got before I knew what the sustainability group was

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 месяца назад

Clean Cult is great!

@miss_m_yt 4 месяца назад

I appreciate all the time and dedication you put into your videos. I have learned so much from you!

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 месяца назад

thanks so much!

@christineg6123 4 месяца назад

I use a jumbo box of tide powder that lasts me over a year. Tap cold water and hang dry everything

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 месяца назад

nice!

@Demonkittyredeyes 4 месяца назад

Helpful; definitely looking forward to your laundry review video #4!

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 месяца назад

yay coming soon!

@sandraleishman878 4 месяца назад

As an aside, I love your sweater.

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 месяца назад

OMG THANK YOU I MADE IT!!!

@sandraleishman878 4 месяца назад

I love your videos! I learn so much.

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 месяца назад

omg thank you so much!@@sandraleishman878

@friendly_herb 4 месяца назад

Love these vids- keep it up! ❤

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 месяца назад

thank you :)

@susandean8584 4 месяца назад

One thing to consider if using a laundromat is the possibility of getting bed bugs. I have done a lot of community volunteer work and have heard several people who have had bed bug infestations say that they are using a laundromat to try to sanitize bedding and clothes.

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 месяца назад

oh interesting

@suzubee9602 4 месяца назад

I love soap nuts, they have a specific smell that I really like. I never heard of thelaundry egg before though!

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 месяца назад

it's an interesting one!

@kaylenewinter248 4 месяца назад

Love soap nuts and 2 teenage boys love them as well, just need a better way for the bags to stay closed during the wash ( sometimes the little bags they come with come undone in the wash) tried a laundry egg quite a few years ago and the shell broke and hard to get rid of the pellets that you use and they weren't as easy to get as they were supposed to be

@NguyenVinhHang 4 месяца назад

I double knot the laundry pouch for the soap nuts 😊 Can’t wait for the better environmental option for soap nuts 🧐

@brachak.99 4 месяца назад

I'd love to hear your thoughts about ways to reduce the micro plastics that enter the water from synthetic fabric. I have a Guppy bag, but I have so much clothes made from synthetic materials that most of them don't fit in the Guppy bag 🤷‍♀️.

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 месяца назад

oooh a great video idea! I'll write it down :)

@lizasalter4258 4 месяца назад

I make laundry liquid out of conkers (horse chestnuts) - a Nancy Birtwistle recipe. Works really well and is free!

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 месяца назад

that's so cool!!!!

@AWanderingEye 3 месяца назад

Did you ever consider cutting up the laundry sheet, putting it in a jar with hot water and getting is dissolved before adding it to the machine? I do something of that with my powder before adding laundry. I start the wash on hot, add the powder, then last add clothes. My hope is that the powder will be completely dissolved and not leave a residue on the clothes. My results? Only worked best with less than full loads so making sure to make the load smaller is the first step. I agree with your recommendation to line dry as much clothing as possible. It also maintains it longer and so you don't feel inclined to replace things. I also recommend adding dye to jeans and thereby keeping them looking newer longer (if coloring matters to you). Also, if you have pets, have clothes you wear at home and clothes you wear away from home so not all your clothing gets snagged and raggedy looking. Maintenance is important if you want to use the minimal amount and not have to keep replacing items.

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 месяца назад

I did that and it worked with most brands but specifically TruEarth (like I said in the video) didn't dissolve

@ashlamccammon4196 4 месяца назад

Thank you for this video! I’m about to move and I’m on the last bit of my liquid detergent (bought in bulk a year ago). Also, just wanted to give you heads up, not all the links for your favorite swaps in the description box worked (the shoes and laundry specifically). They were something I wanted to buy anyways so if you get compensated by us using your links I’d like to support you. Thanks again for another great video! 😊

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 месяца назад

thanks for letting me now I'll Fix it today!

@paulas_lens 4 месяца назад

One big downside of using laundromats is if you are prone to allergies - who knows what the user before you used as their detergent.

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 месяца назад

ugh true :(

@terryhenderson424 4 месяца назад

I've found that the " best" brand, laudry soap and detergent is very dependent upon your tap water. Probably mostly dependent upon how acidic and how much lime in the water.

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 месяца назад

oh for sure!

@donna275 4 месяца назад

I got about 3 years worth of True Earth laundry strips about 2 years ago, and it has always worked great for me, both in my old top loading washer and now in my new front loader. I have soft water so maybe that's why I don't have a residue problem

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 месяца назад

that's great! perhaps that's it, I always used them on top load

@CurveTheRain 4 месяца назад

The white ecoegg beads should practically dissolve so you don’t have to throw much away, but make sure you catch it before they get too small and fall thru the egg. I only quit using the ecoegg because my job is so sweaty I needed something stronger 😅

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 месяца назад

oh interesting! hahaha fair

@vegemitegirl1971 3 месяца назад

When buying regular laundry detergent powder, you don't need to use as much as recommended. If you use the suggested amount, or more, you will probably have residue left on your clothes. Ask me how I know Another thing too, many people, especially on RU-vid, make their own laundry detergent because it is supposedly better for you and the environment. The big issue is it can cost you much more than you realise. If your washing machine is still under factory warranty, you will almost certainly void your manufacturer's warranty on your washing machine by DIY-ing detergent.

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 3 месяца назад

yes exactly! Good to know, thanks!

@kleptomelly 4 месяца назад

I use Dropps and I'm currently on a septic system, at least until my city decides to make me hook up to sewer. I wonder what I would look for as far as the microbes that can break down PVAs.🤔 Something to add to my to do list.

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 месяца назад

yeah I'm not sure since I don't have a septic system I hope you find something!

@celecha 4 месяца назад

I like the eco-friendliness of laundry powder, but I switched to liquid laundry detergent because I heard laundry powder doesn't wash as well in cold water. I'm not sure how true this is still

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 месяца назад

hmm interesting, i'm sure it depends on the brand

@karinhart489 4 месяца назад

Too bad about laundry sheets, they are great for traveling stuffed into a #6 envelope and tucked into a suitcase. I’m going to keep my eye out for someone in the future to create a sheet that doesn’t have that plastic stuff. Hope springs eternal!

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 месяца назад

right!

@jennyjenjen82 4 месяца назад

I use quick wash

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 месяца назад

cool!

@ofthecross8i8 2 месяца назад

6:25

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 2 месяца назад

what? there are several things happening here most of which i cannot fix now

@bridgetleonard6702 4 месяца назад

My washing machine is shared because I live in an apartment so I figure that has pretty much the same advantages of a laundromat.

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 месяца назад

for sure!

@terryhenderson424 4 месяца назад

We are very dissappointed that we replaced our old washer with a newer, more resource efficient top loader. The older washer honestly washed bigger loads than the new one. Our clothes are seldom office worker - student type dirty but rather, garden, diy, and at least 1 full day's worth of wear despite what we are doing, type dirty. And with the newer one we are more likely to need a second wash even though we have a fair number of dial settings available to us. (Visibly dirty water is a good indicator of inadequate washing.) The comment of "most normal people today ..." did not appease us.

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 месяца назад

ugh that's frustrating!

@josephhughes1498 4 месяца назад

I’ve been subscribed for ages but the RU-vid algorithm is not showing me your vids… in contrast I always see your Instagram posts! 🤔 quick question, do you use a special cleaner for technical clothing? lots of people and websites have said it’s necessarily to maintain water repellency etc thanks!

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 месяца назад

weird! AI is weird haha. What is technical clothing?

@josephhughes1498 4 месяца назад

@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist like hiking clothing, gym clothing, Gore-Tex and similar stuff, apparently normal detergent can stop water beading off it and make it soak in instead.

@paulas_lens 4 месяца назад

When you buy a new appliance, you know, it comes packed with styrofoam. Do you have any tips on how to recycle that?

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 месяца назад

there are certain recycling programs at local recyclers you may just have to google "styrofoam recycing near me." This is why my #1 tip is to shop secondhand.

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 месяца назад

no I don't know that, as I said, I've never bought a new appliance

@sandraleishman878 4 месяца назад

I was wondering if you have used a product called Nelson Natural zero Waste toothpaste? It says dip, brush and smile. The only problem I have is the dipping into the product. Yuck. Made by Nelson naturals Inc out of BC.

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 месяца назад

I have tried powder before if that's what you're referring to? or paste in a jar? it's not gross at all!

@sandraleishman878 4 месяца назад

@kiwifeijoa never even thought of that! One of those days! Lol

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 месяца назад

nice!! @@kiwifeijoa