First of all, I really love the video and the whole theme around becoming an intentional consumer. However, I usually distrust companies that claim to be eco-friendly and then immediately confine you to a subscription. If you want to really use less plastic and save some money, I would suggest buying these 5-liter bottles of washing-up liquid or shampoo. You can easily get them online. They don't cost more than 18 pounds. Yes, they still come in a plastic container, but the overall percentage is significantly smaller than the alternative-even the milk cartons that the Smol washing-up liquid comes in. Those cartons are lined with plastic and cannot easily be recycled. It's just greenwashing. I'm sure you can find a lot of plastic-free soap bars in your local drug store. Where I live, even Dove bars are plastic-free these days and marginally cheaper than the ones you buy online! Going to your local supermarket or drug store and just looking for alternatives is often much more eco-friendly than getting "alternatives" online!
Yes! Maybe I'm just lucky but I have a cleaning refill store nearby so I just bring my containers up there every few months for refills. And for bar soap I like buying from the local artisan markets, yes not cheap but it's fun to soap small businesses and there's almost zero packaging
Thank you so much Hannah for not promoting Zoe. As a type 1 diabetic, I have strong views on this company. I have seen the impact on stock levels of this blood sugar montitor due to them being sold to healthy people, causing diabetics who need them to go without. Also healthy people do not need to know what their blood sugar is at any given moment of the day. It can lead to an unhealthy obsession with the impact of your food and possibly even to an eating disorder. I'm writing this for anyone who reads the comment to spread awareness that this is not a good thing.
Also diabetic, I’ve noticed it’s always a repackaged Libre freestyle from the brand Abbot, there are so many of these companies selling them to non-diabetics! It’s crazy! And I obviously agree you don’t need a crazy expensive blood sugar monitor unless your doctor tells you to use one!
im not diabetic but came to comment the exact same, companies like zoe are evil and are stripping access to important, often expensive medical care that a lot of people cannot live without!!!
I'm not diabetic, but recognized the devices. And as someone that does rely on medicine daily, I was like: that is really strange. Why would you need a blood sugar meter device for some weird diet thing? Diet culture goes so far as to abuse medical device that people need to promote unhealthy relationships with food?! Disgusting on so many levels.
This is a really interesting topic to me. I don't use Instagram, but a friend of mine does and she told me a few times how well targeted the ads are. Now I can see for myself through your video. I love how you talk us through your thought process, how to battle the instant 'OMG I need this now'.
@@morehannah You can adjust ad settings to not use your activity and thus be less targeted (go to accounts center -> ad preferences -> ad settings -> activity information from ad partners -> review settings -> No, don't make my ads more relevant...) Yes it's that many steps and well hidden!
👍👍 my angle on this is advertising's intersection with exploitative practices like targeting adhd impulsivity. My rule of thumb is to resist buying anything I've never heard of on the day. Keyword _resist_ 😅. That and lots of stainless steel and a little bit of composting 👍
The biggest gripe I have with all of these advertised products is really that they are all send by post. With the "Last Mile Problem" (I hope most of you know) it's pretty much always more eco friendly to go to the store yourself... Shipping to individual households is not the solution.
yep. walk or cycle to the cornershop and buy some toothpaste in a plastic tube, is going to be better for CO2 than having an aluminium tube (heavier than plastic) individually posted directly to your house.
That actually depends on where you live and how you would get to the store. If you walk or cycle to the store in a European city (so what Hannah probably does) its more sustainable to get it at the store. But if you would have to drive a car to even get to the store then it could have equal emissions if not lower emissions to get it send directly to you skipping out on one step of shipping in the middle (more common in rural areas or like almost all of the US)
@@NannaAshleyxD If you're driving to the shop anyway to get your other groceries, then there's barely any emissions cost to get a tube of toothpaste at the same time as other things. If you'd be making a special trip by car only to buy toothpaste, then at that point getting it delivered is more efficient because the delivery driver is bringing items to lots of people who live near you, and the carbon cost of the journey is split between all of you.
Oh boy is this a tough battle right now. I would LOVE to see more people go to the store. Save our retail businesses, get Amazon back in their place a little bit.
Just wanted to say, I've used Phox filters in the past and I would NOT recommend. They started leaking some of the plastic filter beads in the water we were drinking, even when the filter was correctly put together. Just wanted to mention it as it seems at first like a nice eco swap, but it isn't well designed enough.. Don't want to consume even more plastic than we already do!
I honestly love these types of video SO MUCH! Could watch a 10 hour vlog of you, Dan, and Rowan literally any day, you’re so entertaining as a family without even trying 😂 please do more like this!! ❤
There’s this Scottish brand called Wilde Mode. All their bras that go all the way up to N/O cups. I haven’t tried it but I’ve heard they’re good and they have some funky designs/ colors. I’d recommend remeasuring yourself before bra shopping again as your size seems to have changed. Hannah Louise Poston has some good content on conscious consumerism and how to make wise purchasing decisions that you won’t end up regretting. Personally, when it comes to eco-friendly swaps, it has to fit into our lifestyle pretty seamlessly for it to stick. Like it has to be sustainable for our lifestyle as well. For example, I pretty much knew that you weren’t going to stick with the sponge from the way you talked about it before you bought it. And it has to have my boyfriend’s approval if he’s going to be using it as well. In general, I’ve been trying not to buy any new things, unless it’s unavoidable. Obviously, you can’t really buy consumables like soap secondhand, in which case I try to buy from small/local businesses or eco friendly brands online. Also, I’m boycotting Amazon as they’re pretty terrible in general.
You mentioned Lush in the video, but I just wanted to add that they make shampoo and conditionner in bar form too ! You can bring your own bag/box to take them home with you, which makes it actually zero packaging, not even paper! They also make solid toothpaste (in pill form), but the experience is quite different from the traditional toothpaste experience haha Regarding the concept of Instagram ads, I have the (perhaps old-fashioned?) tendency to think that companies that advertise so much are compensating for something... Sometimes they're compensating for lack of renown because they're new, but often it seems like they're compensating for the poor quality of their products. They don't get regular, loyal consumers who buy for the quality, so they aim at getting many one-time consumers, through ads. You might have better results if you get famously eco-friendly brands that don't invest that much into advertising (ex : Lush, Patagonia...)
It sort of happened by accident but AI have largely removed advertisement from my life (at least digital one). I left all social media in 2021 and got gifted 3 months of RU-vid premium once and once you lose ads it's hard to go back. It also gives me RU-vid music which is ad free music so I don't get served almost any targeted ads. Honestly it's lovely to not have to work through the "oh I love that. Wait so I need it" thought process every day. But I also got tired of buying clothes and just not reaching for them because money so now I don't buy clothes unless I LOVE them or know I will wear them (like a basic). It just means I have to be really honest with myself which took like to learn how to do
I turned off personalized ads everywhere I could, so now I have a hodge podge of ads that often don't apply to me (sometimes aren't even in my language), which makes them exceptionally easy to tune out. Not going to buy it if it is not relevant to my life!
Snag is the only place i buy clothes from any more, i love their whole collection! The chub rub shorts are amazing, I've never found them too warm but i get how you could
I get my shampoo bars in a local drug store. I am very fuzzy with scents so I can't buy them online, I need to assess the smell before the purchase. ^^ Same with bar soap. Usually I get some cheap ones with an uncomplicated smell but once or twice a year I treat myself with the body wash bar from a local handmade vegan soap store. They are quite expensive, but they smell and look so pretty! 😍🥰 Edit: btw they are called Seifenmanufaktur, if anybody from Germany is reading this.
Dan saying the toothpaste makes his teeth feel less clean makes sense because it's SLS free. SLS is a surfactant which helps lift debris, but it's also not very good for you and can be a causer of things like mouth ulcers, which as someone with colitis might be a good thing to be mindful of!
Oooh can't wait to watch this one!! I've been seeing a lot of anti-consumerism shortform content in my feed lately, so i'm excited to see your take on it!!
Hi :) For your issue with the shampoo bar being hard to use: there are soap bags that ere basically just coarsely woven little bags you put the shampoo bar in and they help to create foam. I just rub the shampoo bar in the bag directly on my head and it works great. They are also very good to use up small soap chunks. I can really recommend them :)
This, I thought about this every time the shampoo was talked about negatively. I didn't have a bag for mine, but when I had shampoo and conditioner bars, I'd just rub them directly onto my hair and it worked great.
I think Im going to try this! I have those magnetic soap holder things but the problem is a lot of shampoo bars crumble when you put the magnet circle into it but if it was in a bag with the magnet itd be fine! 😊
Re: chub rub shorts in the heat, I really recommend M&S' flexifit culotte slips - they're loose fitting and made of a cooing material, so they're fab for the heat. I bought them so I didn't flash my pants when cycling in a dress and now basically wear them with everything!
Rowan's "I want to see i want see i want to see" with the water filter is so cute to me. He's such a little real person now (my urge to stop taking birth control is only bolstered with clips of him in vids aha) But also really interesting insta ads because it really is a lot of ..... stuff that you could be so tempted to buy I find
I buy shampoo, conditioner, washing up liquid, laundry liquid and vinegar for cleaning in 5l containers. You use less plastic, less trips to the shop and it's convenient. You could also go to a zero-waste shop and refill.
Really enjoy the eco angle when buying stuff. I’m down for another video (or series?!) on eco swaps and conscious consumerism (“A Life Less Throwaway” is a cool book on that subject too if you’re interested)
The problem with this type of video is that 1. There's tons out there already, 2. The most eco option is what you have, so it tends to encourage more consumerism overall.
I'm skeptical about these eco swaps. When you factor in the extra packaging and extra energy to individually ship it out to your door, is it actually more eco than the supermarket version?;
I’d recommend finding out if there’s a refill shop near you! I get all my shampoo, shower gel, handwash, washing up liquid etc from my local refill shop now and it’s so easy (and kinda fun). I was put off for ages because I thought the shop would be confusing but it’s really simple, you can take any vessel from home and reuse as many times as you like so no extra plastic or shipping. Also, I didn’t hugely get on with shampoo bars (hence now going to the refill) but I really like my conditioner bar. It’s from the brand Ethique which you can get in Holland and Barrett but I think Lush do them too.
This was such a comforting watch! Mainly because I share a very similar approach when it comes to consumer choices, buying new things and looking for more sustainable options thinking: is this the cost I'm willing to pay and if I'm not, than who's paying it? I agree it's overwhelming (mentally and financially) trying to switch everything at once and it's also mostly unnecessary - the most sustainable options are the ones you already have! You made me feel less crazy for analysing all of those aspects (including esthetics ;)) when buying something new :)
One thing is that I live on an island, so anything I buy has to be shipped to a freight forwarder before it can be shipped to me, so that helps with decision-making. I've quit most social media or limited it, so that also helps a ton. So, I'm mainly influenced by RU-vid. Before you gave your consensus on the shorts, I was looking them up to see if there were any reviews cause I live in the tropics and want to wear my dresses. I might still try one or see if I can find a material like linen or cotton. So my process is usually 1. see something I like 2. go look it up, 3. check reviews on the site. 4. Bookmark because I can't get things shipped to me right away. 5. And usually forget about it until I look through my bookmarks again and possibly buy it a year or two later. It's also hard to be eco-friendly here because the only recyclable things here are paper, metal and number 1 and 2 plastics. we no longer recycle glass cause the machine broke. So I've been trying to get things that are reusable versus recyclable now or that will be used up so there isn't anything to throw away. tis hard.
for a body soap I LOVE the nets = cause not only this helps with foaming, but also you can keep them in the net for the soap to dry up between uses much better.
I can recommend those little hemp bags for soaps - I then just get cheap bars of soap in the drug store to use in the shower - no need for extra fancy body wash. The bag then also works as a little exfoliator which is nice in the summer and all the suncream, lotion, bug repellant mix. AND they're washable. Lush does conditioner as bars as well afaik, though I never really got it to work because it just doesn't lather as much as shampoo bars. I think the eco way here is to get shampoo and conditioner in bigger bulky recyclable bags and refill pump bottles (we have quite a few options for that here in Germany, not sure about the UK market), similarly to the smol dishsoap thingy.
Never used a lush conditioner bar - however I have used some others. You do have to rub them on your hair to get them to work properly in my experience
@@ellegarret yeah, I did do that to use up product but just wasn't a fan as it just tangled my hair and took a bit of time. I'm sure it works for some though and definitely worth trying out!
re shampoo bars - my partner just adds water to their bars in a jar to make a creamy consistency you can then scoop out. maybe that is woth a shot? Also, at least in Germany where I live, you can find store brand shampoo/ conditioner/ shower bars at most drug stores. so that saves money and shipping, as well as additional packaging.
I do the Body Shop refillable bottle for shower gel, and they also do shampoo. It’s a metal pump bottle, and when you run out you just take it to a Body Shop store and they refill it! So no packaging at all, and (as far as I know without having actively looked into specifics) a pretty good company. Not the cheapest option, but a price I’m prepared to pay for a good quality product and sustainability 💜
The trick for me with shampoo bars is rubbing the bar directly on my head, just needs a couple swipes and I get plenty of lather (though I have pretty thin hair). My partner uses an Alberto Balsom bar we got in Tesco, pretty sure it was like £3 and lasts ages so if your hair's not fussy could be an option, the standard one from gruum works really well for me. Tbh I often feel weird ordering a bunch on eco swaps directly to my house cause of the extra transport so I like getting bars or refills or whatever from shops, ideally supermarkets where it can piggyback on the massive amount of other stuff being delivered. Also I really feel for you on the bra front, I'm a 28F and that's bad enough 😅
Why don't the companies who make them do videos of things like how to change a waterfilter? It doesn't have to be a major production. Just pick up a phone and film it and upload it on the internet. It's often easier to understand than diagrams or written instructions.
Faith in nature soap bars come plastic free and you can get them in lots of supermarkets and boots etc. Also there are quite a lot of places that will do refills of the shampoo and conditioners so you don't have to buy a new plastic bottle each time
snags chub rub shorts are so comfy and actually somewhat cooling! Also, aluminum is more recyclable over and over compared to plastic which can't be recycled as many times.
I actually find it so interesting you didn't like the mechanic of using the solid shampoo because i was just saying today how much I prefer the mechanics of solid shampoo! I find it so much easier to get my scalp clean!
a comment on shampoo and conditioner bars as someone who's used bars for the past 5 years... there are LOADS out there. If you like the shampoo bar go and shop around as there are many many small local businesses and many many options for bar hair products. They last forever and I really love shopping around for mine once one has finished. (I don't think all are comparable though)
About the toothpaste one, looking at the percentage of the cost is one thing, yes, but another is the actual money difference. So if spending twice as more more per month on toothpaste, it's still just 2£ extra per month, vs. If your electricity bill increases by half, it's going to be a lot more money you're going to spend and a bigger impact it has on your finances. Even if it's a smaller increase in percentage.
This is so relatable! I switched to refillable, plastic free deodorant a few months ago and recently swapped cleaning supplies to plastic free. Adding to the list as we use things up.
The wearable blood sugar-measuring wearable patch thing (around 14:00) strikes me as a manufacturer trying to market a genuine medical device to a population that doesn't really "need" it. Friends of mine with Type 1 diabetes have similar wearable devices that help them track their blood sugar levels so that they can better predict/decide how much insulin to take on any given day, but they look sturdier than the ones shown in that ad. They're a pain in the ass to put on (they come with this kind of diesel-looking gun) and so I don't know why you would subject yourself to it willingly without a medical reason. The main thing is that they're an alternative to having to stick your fingertips and measure at individual times of the day, because the wearable device measures fairly continuously and sends alerts to the patient's phone (or standalone medical electronic device) when there's a big change (like a big spike or drop in blood sugar level) that they should address imminently (by administering insulin or eating/drinking something).
The idea with zoe is that you just wear the continuous monitor for a short time while you eat specific foods they send you, to find out how your body responds to those foods, and then they give you a customised diet plan. I don't think they expect people to wear the continuous monitor every day. I've never done it though, it seems unnecessary when I already know what foods suit me, I don't need medical equipment to find that out.
Can you turn in something like that aluminum toothpaste tube with all the toothpaste residue left on the inside? I couldn't help but wonder if that would be a problem.
@aksez2u the recycling instructions I'm my country is to clean everything from residue before throwing it in the bin. I don't know if its the same everywhere in the world . I use a tooth paste squeezer to clean it completely
Extremely late to this video but you mentioned about nails. I recommend Glaize they are stick on gels and they are custom cut to your nails. I love them and was able to put them on while my baby napped on me. I’m also disabled and find it hard to paint my nails and these were so easy.
In terms of packaging reccomend thinking about the amount of materials. For example the carton, may be mostly board but does it have a plastic film or foil lining. This combination means its hard for our recycling stations in the UK to split and can very likely to end up in landfill or incinerated. Just one small tip that can help you make some decisions, sometimes the simpler the packaging the easier it is to dispose so some of these eco ones are overdesigned
I have the same problem with shampoo bars and honestly if I have to spend twice to three times as long trying to get a lather and get my hair clean than I would with liquid shampoo, I am wasting more water in that extra time in the shower than I save by buying the bar lol The accessibility and time waste aspects of so many of the "eco swaps" has put me off exploring them. From the individually shipped items to packing that is "recyclable" but not accepted by councils to items that just take so long to use that it's a waste and charge me double for the unpleasant experience. It's kinda just feeling like consumerism/capitalism but in a different font
Interesting re: snag chub rubs, they are meant to be slightly cooling, I think they say 1 degree cooler potentially? I agreed that it would be bad to wear any unnecessary clothing when it’s super hot, if I have to do much walking, they are absolutely amazing and it’s so nice to not even have to think about exposing myself or having to reapply powder etc. So would wear them for a hike on holiday :)
I can really recommend the dish brush with a handle thingy! I’ve been using one for the past 3-4 years. Since we also have a dish washer and don’t have to use it for each and every plate we only had to exchange the top bit once. Once! And since it’s way more coarse and spiky than a sponge it also rubs off the dirt better :) Really enjoyed the video ❤ I like the length of the videos you’ve been putting out lately :)
Ahh this was very fun for me as someone who is very interested in a zero waste lifestyle and always trying to cut down on plastic use. where I'm at right now: -wooden toothbrushes -i haven't committed to toothpaste yet but right now I'm thinking about doing the zero waste tablets/powder. I believe lush has this option as well as a couple other brands -personally i have tried a lot of shampoo bars and they don't work well for my hair so where I'm at right now is buying shampoo and conditioner in the huge bulk bags that are meant for salons. It's still plastic but it's much less so than buying a small bottle frequently. The bulk stuff lasts me a LONG time -blueland is a company that might only be in the US I'm not sure, but they sell zero waste tablets that you dissolve in water to make cleaning products so you don't need to purchase new bottles. They also have zero waste dishwasher tablets -powder laundry detergent from an eco friendly company that packages it in a paper bag! (Brand i use is meliora)
I highly recommend trying vinegar instead of conditioner. I don't if it works for all hair types, but I have really long hair and was getting frustrated by the amount of expensive conditioner I was buying. 8 years later and I've pretty much never used conditioner since!
I think the expectation that you should be really happy and excited about shampoo or soap is an effect of advertising. You should have things in your life that you're happy about, but that really doesn't need to be soap. It's okay (and probably more normal?) to have your toiletries just do the function you need them for. Continuing to try more looking for the one that will make you excited like the people in the ads are excited is just consumerism. Albertobaslm does shampoo bars, and I think they do conditioner bars too. If you're able to get them from the same source you get the rest of your shopping, that's better for the environment because you're not using extra resources to get an individual product shipped directly to your house.
That said, I did get one handwash that smelled amazing. It did make me really enjoy washing my hands instead of being just something you do on autopilot.
don't know if anyone else has suggested this/you've found an alternative to plastic conditioner, but miniml do lovely conditioner refills and you send back the packaging they come in for them to reuse! i have really thick curly hair and have been using this for ages now, and i think it's really affordable too! just a suggestion in case you're after a new conditioner😁
I have a phox filter ( i just say it like fox) and i love it, though it is the whole jug not just a britta compatable filter. In mine there is a perforated cap that the carbon felt sits in with the little plastic disc with the line through clicking in over top of that, so the filter is sandwiched between the two parts. The cap then goes on top of the substrate basket, sealing the whole thing up, and you screw the basket into the jug. I think maybe the britta version was created just to expand their customer base and they didn't put as much thought into designing it as their own jug version.
The only one of these I’ve bought are Snag tights, which I heard about I think maybe from Leena? I got a few pairs of wool tights because I got tired of freezing in skirts and dresses in winter, and they’re great. Pact is the only other one I’ve heard of, but honestly they’re too pricey for me! The marketing around eco friendly products is so interesting to me because of the way it can obfuscate ways the product is *not* as sustainable, and how it can still drive you to purchase things you otherwise wouldn’t. Great video!
As an Aussie with a normal summer always in the 30’s I love the snag chub rub shorts! I live in them during summer. I have never found them to be too hot at all. But I can understand if you’re not used to layering in the heat then you would find them too much.
Here in Germany we have several drugstore chains - like dm, Rossmann, etc., where you can find most of the eco alternative products you mentioned (wooden washing brush, reusable off brand Brita filter, etc.) that are quite affordable. I am buying hand soap bars from dm that are packaged only in paper and are cheap and very good for sensitive skin. Aren’t there such drugstores in UK too? I think this would make things easier and not so expensive for you. 😊
The company Grüum does a fantastic shampoo bar, I really love it because it lathers up super easily and feels like it washes my hair just as well as any liquid shampoo I've tried, I take it on holiday with me instead of mini plastic shampoo bottles. Would totally recommend trying their stuff!
Also with the smol washing up liquid, go to the accessories and spare parts and get a replacement floor cleaner squirter it’s the same as method floor clearer ‘nozzle’
couple of things - those wooden scrubbing brushes - if your sink situation is limited/damp dont even bother - the area around my sink doesnt ever really get properly dry (probably because I share a kitchen with a lot of people) and the wood got mould so quickly it was awful secondly soap alternatives - I love body shop soap for hands and body, they come in little paper sleeves, and I believe lush do the same if you're going in there for shampoo anyway!
I've recently got bras from Wilde Mode and they're very comfortable and go up to 60 N/O! There's not many styles but lots of cute fabrics to choose from.
I got the phox water filter and exactly the same thing happened to me too, had the little granules everywhere so it’s probably a common user error (or not the best design). I also spent ages looking up how to dispose of the filter granules and there should be a better way than to just chuck them in a bin. I would fully recommend the wooden brush with bristles, I think I have had mine for like a year before I replaced it, I tried that eco sponge and it gets so gnarly and I just think about all the microbes that just live in it rent free, bleh, the brush is so much easier to maintain, I got mine from a local refill store for quite cheap. And for body wash, shampoo and conditioner, I just don’t like the feel of solid products so we buy the 5 L refills which come in plastic but they last so long and most of the big bottles are re-usable in some way at home or I have heard of schemes that re-use them for refills again. Thanks for the video, I am so glad that you are trying out new things and telling us about it but also not just buying things for the sake of the video but only actually getting things that you wanted or needed. Love it!
Loved your reviews of Snag and Lemonade Dolls. If you are looking for shorts that feel a bit lighter I use some from the Big Bloomers company. Their material feels really soft and lightweight. It is made out of nylon (or some kind of plastic), but I still find it ok in hotter weather. One of their styles has a lot of little holes on the outside. Not sure if that is purely for style but for me it feels like it does allow a bit of airflow.
I use a plastic washing up stick brush that someone got me from TK Maxx years ago. I just clean and dry it after use and put it through the dishwasher regularly to disinfect. I don't know if there's a reason why this is actually bad but it's served me well 😆 and doesn't involve ever having to buy new bits to stick on the end. My fave eco shampoo and conditioner is The Body Shop refillable ginger one - unfortunately though my local Body Shop closed 😩 but you might have more luck in London!
I got the changeable head dish brush (from some random company) and sadly I hate it so so much. I like not having to touch the sponge but I found that it splashes a lot, especially when I'm scrubbing forcefully, and I use a lot more dish soap. As for toothpaste, my dentist told me that my toothpaste must contain at least 1450 ppm of fluoride and sadly most of the eco brands don't have that much. So in this regard I prefer to retain my teeth than be eco-friendly.
Sponge eco alternative: I’ve never heard discussed Dishmasters as eco alternative to sponges so I wanted to shout these out. It is something that has to be installed so not for apartment dwellers, but they last years and take sponges out entirely. It’s sprayer and soap in one and significantly improves handwashing of dishes. You only need to replace the brush on occasion. I grew up with one and since I moved out, I miss it constantly! While it’s a bigger investment, it’s really really worth it to have because they are so easy and way eco friendlier than sponges.
The zoe blood sugar monitor is what most type 1 diabetics use now so its a legit thing but whether it would benefit you is another matter 😂 also they're a legit research company (they did the massive covid study and have branched out from there). I've been looking at them because my blood sugar goes all over the place (not diabetic so we have no clue why) and testing by pricking my fingers is annoying but they're too expensive for right now
When I used shampoo bars, I just rubbed the bar directly onto my hair (same with body soap). Also, conditionner bars exist but I wouldn't recommend them if your hair is prone to getting tangled (if you use it directly on the hair like me at least). It was a nightmare for me
I love the bars from Ethique :) There's shampoo, conditioner, body wash, face wash, moisturisers and stuff and I have been using their stuff for years ^_^
Do you not have a refill shop near where you live for shampoo and conditioner? I feel like it ends up cheaper doing that 'cause you don't have any delivery costs as well?
For eco friendly solutions to the dish washing sponge, my mom uses dried hard loofahs (from the actual plant). Essentially the same concept as using loofahs for body exfoliation, really. They’re great if you don’t need to scrub very hard at things. They do get gross after a while though, fair warning.
I feel like the washing dishes thing with the not being able to touch the water/get your hands dirty is a neurodiversity thing. I'm Autistic and I can't wash dishes unless I use one of those ones you showed where you fill the tube up!
Might be a good idea to combine (where possible) your shower/hair products with Dan. For example, you both use the same bottle of shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and moisturiser. It's a way of limiting the amount of plastic you consume but still using cheaper brands if your budget cannot sustain using items that are more expensive ❤
My mum's algorithm sent her down a rabbit hole for dish scrubbies made of coconut husks! They're genuinely incredible, come with handles (fellow wuss here) and coconut is apparently self cleaning or something? Idk but she's had them for months and they're still pristine
I use a shampoo bar and I rub the bar directly to my hair instead of applying it to my hands and then to my hair. This way I can have better control on the amount of shampoo I need
Sailor Moon!!! My goodness for years me and my sister have NEVER met anyone else that watched it (to be fair the opportunity didn't come up in every conversation)
As a teen, I used to hate bars and only wanted to use products in containers, but I tried switching to eliminate plastic from my routine and now I only use bars for shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. It’s kinda like switching water filters. You just get used to it. 🤷♀️
I was the same with bar shampoo, until I found one that foamed quickly and I didn't need a lot to cover my hair with it. It's trial and error. Ironically, I found it in a shop in the south west of France that also sells phalic soaps like the one you experienced in Marseille :P And bar conditioners are also a thing!
SLS is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (I’m allergic) and it’s in a lot of toothpaste! I have to order alternatives because of it. Where I live we do not have recycling pickup, so unfortunately I can’t recycle much, so I buy Boka Toothpaste for the ingredients more than the environmental aspects.
Do you think a material which is mostly cotton or bamboo with some elastane would be more comfortable for the shorts under dresses? The cropped tights being plasticky wouldn't help with the sweat situation. I know you like dresses, but for very hot weather what I've found the most comfortable is linen shorts. Very breathable, even more breathable than cotton. Not sweaty or tight, and no legs rubbing together.
seeing you try these things and hearing your thought process when deciding what to buy has been really interesting! i just wanted to let you know, in case you don’t already, that you aren’t actually supposed to use any dish soap when cleaning cast iron pots and pans! i might’ve misunderstood and you aren’t actually using dish soap when washing them but just in case! using dish soap rinses off the seasoning and makes them much harder to use and you pretty much lose the point cast iron sorry if this just comes off as unsolicited advise, definitely don’t mean to, take it or leave it! hope this comment reaches the person reading it well! 😊
As a petite with big boobs (28FF) I basically buy all my bras and bikini tops at Bravissimo. And fellow Snag user here, most of my tights are from Snag and i just love their chub rub shorts for summer!
I really like the lush shampoo bars. I don't like their conditioning bars but they have liquid conditioner and if you return the bottle you get store credit
Only a quarter of the way through the video but OMG that Zoe "blood sugar" company made me SO ANGRY! Like jeeeez if it's not a product your doctor would ever recommend to you, don't fall for the ad. That's so gross and exploitative of people's health concerns. Glad you didn't end up going for it, Hannah😅
