My Top 10 Favorite Zero Waste Swaps

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These are my top 10 FAVORITE zero waste swaps! Some of the links below are affiliate links for more information please see my disclosure policy.
1. FRENCH PRESS
It should come as no surprise that I LOVE to make tea in my french press.
french press: amzn.to/2Y9sDhB
2. BIDET ATTACHMENT:
The National Resources Defense Council just released a report that Americans use almost 3 rolls of toilet paper a WEEK! That’s so crazy to me.
Brondell: amzn.to/2US5NJ2
Tushy: shrsl.com/1idmj
Everything You Need to Know About Bidets: www.goingzerowaste.com/blog/2...
3. THINX:
Thinx are my preferred zero waste menstrual product of choice!
I am a Thinx Leader which means if you’re interested in purchasing any Thinx you can get $10 off your order with this link: www.shethinx.com/kathryn
How to Have a Zero Waste Period for more info: www.goingzerowaste.com/blog/z...
4. FOUNTAIN PEN:
I have a Dryden fountain pen: amzn.to/2Cvqpjs
And, I use Parker Ink: amzn.to/2FdrwVq
Check out this post, if you’re looking for more zero waste office and school supplies: www.goingzerowaste.com/blog/z...
5. CLOTH NAPKINS:
Cloth Napkins: shrsl.com/1idns
Check out these tips for Going Zero Waste on a Budget: www.goingzerowaste.com/blog/h...
6. BAMBOO TOOTHBRUSH:
Brush with Bamboo: amzn.to/2TT5hxv
Post on DIY Toothpowder: www.goingzerowaste.com/blog/d...
7. GLASS STRAW
My favorite straw is the glass straw: amzn.to/2uhc3ib
Check out this blog post if you’re wondering Which Reusable Straw is Best?
www.goingzerowaste.com/blog/w...
8. GLASS SNAPWARE:
Glass Snapware: amzn.to/2ugC4Oo
How to Store Leftovers Without Plastic: www.goingzerowaste.com/blog/h...
9. HANDKERCHIEF:
Most of my handkerchiefs are vintage from my great-grandmother, ones that I’ve picked up from a garage sale for about .25 cents a piece, or bandanas!
Bandanas: amzn.to/2Y7UmPD
10. SOAP:
Bar of Soap: amzn.to/2I9VKgM
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@HermioneOnABike 3 года назад

This is not meant to be a critique, just an observation: for what I've seen so far in many "zero waste" themed channels, I've noticed that many zero waste swaps people made are just the norm in other countries... like cloth napkins, reusing plastic containers, bringing your own reusable bag to get groceries, buying some food in bulk, using a bidet and many more things.

@Chantwizzle 5 лет назад

I know the menstrual cup isn't for everyone. But I live in an RV, and we're moving on to a sailboat. Not having gross period garbage around is worth it, even if you're not zero waste. Plus, in some countries it's next to impossible to find pads and tampons. As long as I have clean water, I can wash and reuse. I've been using a cup forcabout 3 years now.

@lorimartin4476 5 лет назад

Love cloth napkins! We are a family of 5 and everyone has a different color. We keep extra colors for guests and have been using the same set for about 12 years.

@KamikazeKitoJeanne 5 лет назад

That's a great idea. So easy and everyone can always find their napkins 👍

@sofiavelez343 5 лет назад

Hey, you should make a video about the hardest parts of going zero waste. Love your channel btw :)

@GoingZeroWaste 5 лет назад

That's a great idea! Adding it to my list. ❤️

@patriciamcdonald6149 5 лет назад

Really enjoyed your favourites list here. It's great that you've brought back things that really work better, that had been advertised out of existence. A mixture of tried and true methods along with new ideas sounds great.

@andojay 5 лет назад

These are some great swaps that you have made and they are not your usual/typical zero swaps most people suggest.

@paulveg8524 5 лет назад

I like to make tea in a teapot and use a tea strainer to pour it out.

@mssharonqueen 4 года назад

Honestly some of these swaps are so easy and practical that I don’t even seem them as eco-minimalist anymore lol. I love my French press, my bamboo toothbrush, my reusable straws, my shampoo bar, conditioner bar and soap bar. Cloth napkins are soft and absorb more. Handkerchiefs are a must for me because I also suffer from allergies. I purposefully made the switch on these items to be more minimalist, but through time I simply forgot the why until I watched your video. Great content!

@CherryFruitSnack 5 лет назад

I've seen dozens of these videos and honesty, I really like your take on beginner zero waste a lot. Most people don't mention replacements for paper towels and napkins, and that was one of the first things I cut out👍😁😄 so I totally agree we don't need them anymore 💖

@katzenlady5339 5 лет назад

Team handkerchief ❤️ I bought mine second hand and got some from my grandpa's sister. I had around 100 handkerchiefs for less than 30€. So I shared them with my best friend who just had less than 10 and gave her all the ones for kids which I had for her little son. This is definitely my favourite swap Just found your channel and already love it.

@catherinemcgill3004 3 года назад

Omgosh you just blew my mind! I was about to give away my French press but now it’s my new tea pot! Genius!

@jayathome2898 5 лет назад

I will look into the bidet attachment, but my fav zero waste swaps is using flannel wipes after pee-ing. Super easy to wash, I just add a bit of baking soda for ph balance, to my soap nuts that I regularly use, and it saves a ton of toilet paper, and I don’t have to flush as often either. If I combined it with the bidet I might use cloth wipes for everything. I like the glass containers too, but don’t know if my local store would let me use them. Have to check it out. My dad taught me to use a handkerchief all the time, and I definitely think they are gentler. Enjoyed this video, so I will definitely check out your channel! Yes on bar soap, I get it with no packaging at the farmer’s market, and then I’m also supporting a local family business :)

@dianaprice5638 4 года назад

jayathome tho bamboo ones are good storage containers

@princesskayla1994 5 лет назад

Great list! Can’t wait to see your speakeasy at wanderlust in SF!

@HaloReachMaster11 5 лет назад

Hi Katherine (spelling?), I have become a minimalist over the last three years and looking to become less wasteful. I was SO HAPPY to come across your video. I tend to be behind the trends because I do not like buyers remorse, at all, so contemplate a lot before purchasing something I believe will further my goals. THIS VIDEO IS AWESOME, some of the suggestion you have made were EXACTLY what I had in mind but hadn’t found yet, and even though some I have been doing, its Great to get some confirmation after going through So Much information! Did I say So Happy to come across your video? 😊 You are speaking my language, Thank You! Following

@jtmine913 5 лет назад

As a lefty, I hold all of my pens and pencils like you do the fountain pen. I haven't had ink on my hands since grade school.

@joydove77 3 года назад

I also have a glass French press that I initially used for brewing coffee -2 years ago. A few months later I started using it to make tea.

@kellyjohnson3617 4 года назад

You are a girl after my own heart. I do all those things you said. I love my handkerchiefs. When I go on a trip I buy as a memento a canvas grocery bag from the area, a handkerchief, pretty napkins or dish towels. I have a portable bidet that fits on the end of a squeeze tube so I can take it wherever I go. It makes me feel so amazing. I love bar soap and live at a beach town so my soap dish is a pretty seashell from our beach. And the bar of soap looks so cute in there. I slice the soap bar into quarters so it fits in the shell but one bar will last over a year. It really is amazing how these small decisions can add up and actually make life more enjoyable. Thanks for posting

@daisygirl111975 5 лет назад

The bidet is the bomb. I also use reusable wipes which I found on Etsy. No toilet paper at all, just the soft wipes to blot up the excess water.

@ethanwhite222 5 лет назад

I’m a leftie too! And I love writing with fountain pens!

@leonorthompson3696 3 года назад

i'm embarrassed i hadn't come up with the french press idea myself! So simple!

@aurorapapillon4883 2 года назад

I really like my period underwear because it means i never run out of period supplies. I like Stapless staplers because I never need to worry if I have enough staples. Basically I love things that I don't have to refill or constantly replace, especially when I neeeeeed something asap. I also like my reusable bubble tea cup and straw because it's super easy to transport and idéal for homemade bubble tea, thickshakes, loads shakes, etc.

@jaymiiknierum4014 5 лет назад

I had never thought about the fountain pen before! I would like to know more about the ones without the cartridges. Also - thank you for sharing about the hankies and cloth napkins. They have been swaps I have considered but always stayed away from because I hate laundry and germs. I also have allergies and need tissues a lot. You’ve made me think about it differently and reconsider... Also tea in the coffee press? Genius! But I love my teapot too much. it’s super easy one to empty straight into my compost. Thanks for the great vid!

@senzubean92 5 лет назад

If you're talking about the ones where you dip the pen in ink it works the same when writting but there's a bigger chance of spilling. There are things made specifically for that but they might be expensive for most people

@blukatzen 5 лет назад

About fountain pens, if you get a decent one, it is a joy to write with it. Years ago, when one was going off to college, many parents/grandparents gifted the student a fine fountain pen. You took your notes with it. (now, of course, it's a laptop). I took all my college notes with a good Shaeffer pen. I loved it! I like getting different colored inks as well. I have a collection of pens, and did you know that you can get left-handed nibs? These are also for Calligraphers, since they do their work in ink. (their nickname are "Inkies"). Go to a good art store or online and you should be able to find one.

@NicoleFewtrell 5 лет назад

This is so helpful 🌿🌱

@BarbaraInspires17 4 года назад

One of my favorite swaps is the water pik over dental floss. Bees reusable wraps over cling or zip lock bags.

@Lady_dromeda 5 лет назад

I didn’t know you could use a french press for making tea, if i ever get one I’ll definitely do that!

@chubbydinosaur9148 Год назад

You having your mind blown at the age of your handkerchiefs reminded me of myself a few days ago, I was making toast by placing the bread in a pan and I always put an antique flat iron on it so it toasts evenly, suddenly I wondered how old that flat iron might be and after some research: +-300 years 💀 That thing saw more than just the French Revolution and I’m making toast with it 😭

@LP19903 5 лет назад

Fountain pens are amazing for both right and left handed

@AbundantlyMinimal 5 лет назад

I discovered your channel recently and am already a big fan! Great work! :)

@GoingZeroWaste 5 лет назад

Thank you!!

@merrivideo 5 лет назад

Oh, I love both of your channels 😍

@daisygirl111975 5 лет назад

A fan of both too!

@Thankful_. 4 года назад

🙋🏽‍♀️ this lefty needs to check out fountain pens! I, too, luv bamboo toothbrushes. 🦷 I’ve purchase the charcoal bamboo toothbrushes for myself and my family for the past yr. We use thin wash clothes in place of tissues.

@caramooney9853 2 года назад

I read a blog post about turning car soap into liquid soap - have you tried this? I have some cute soap dispensers that I'd like to keep using. I'll definitely be trying it!

@colorblox4942 5 лет назад

This is a very educational video! I wonder about the period underwear - how do you wash your panties? I don't think that I will need enough during my period to get a full washing maschine load, and I wouldn't like to wash my bloody underwear with regular clothes. Is it more eco-friendly to do a barely filled washing load? And how about the heavier period days? Does it really stay comfortable for like 10 hours? I can't imagine changing my panties in the office and carry a dirty pair through the hallway... I'm confused, but intrigued!

@GoingZeroWaste 5 лет назад

Video all about this coming on Wednesday!

@merrivideo 5 лет назад

In my country bar soaps are the rule, body and hand wash entered the market like 10 years ago and while many people like it, bar soaps are more common is households.

@merrivideo 5 лет назад

@Rachael Heaney Peru

@akanksha2610 5 лет назад

Hi! Loved this video! I just wanted to know if the bristles of your bamboo toothbrush are compostable as well? Thanks!

@merrivideo 5 лет назад

I think it is but in an industrial compost system.

@k.l.8804 4 года назад

I LOOOOVE cloth handcercheifs 😍 One more thing they are superior at compared to paper tissues are wiping tears! If you have a good long ugly cry and tears just wont stop they hold the tears much better & don't "melt off" like paper tissues 😁 Hopefully none of you need them for this reason 😙 But just in case - it's the best! Btw. I made mine from old worn out bed sheets. So re-used material that would otherwise be thrown out. Made them about 10 years ago & using them as napkins & handcercheifs & instead of paper towels. When one wear out I recycle it with textiles.

@merrivideo 5 лет назад

Snapware is the best 😍

@klcampy 4 года назад

I have found all my cloth napkins at thrift stores for next to nothing.

@Prancer1231 5 лет назад

Also shampoo bars are a good idea.

@emmam686 5 лет назад

I'm new to you channel and am confused on why you use two cameras in different locations? Its somewhat distracting although I do like your content

@katehenry2718 2 года назад

Tea leaves in a press or a tea ball make the same wet leaves to dispose of. I hope you rinse them into your compost.

@SF-kc6zv 5 лет назад

Omg yessss! Bidets are life-changing. There should be PSAs about bidets, especially for people who menstruate

@GoingZeroWaste 5 лет назад

AGREED.

@kathleen6288 5 лет назад

My bidet was my best purchase last year. Haven't used 1 sheet of tp since. I hate when I go out and have to use tp. I can't believe they aren't hugely popular here in the US.

@dna_cle444 4 года назад

Hey y'all. So I have friends who have bidets but still use toilet paper for "laying a nest" in the toilet to avoid splash. Any zero waste ideas for that one? My proposal was a water less composting toilet, with a seperate bum gun and sink handy beside the toilet.

@bluwng 3 года назад

This girl is soooo pretty 😍😍😍😍💕💕💕❤️❤️

@kalliopistefani4182 4 года назад

I do almost all of these.. But my oh my, I am way too terrified to switch to a safety razor lol. Soooooo clumsy. Also, for some reason I easily transitioned to cloth period pads, but still haven't made the handkerchief swap :') Is it ok to just carry one? Don't you need 4-5? After blowing your nose, do you just fold it and put it back in you pocket? So many questions hahah.

@leastidyworld4365 9 месяцев назад

When you throw the bamboo toothbrush out, do the people who sort rubbish know it’s compostable, or do you have to start your own compost heap if you want it to be compostable?

@librarian1701-D 3 года назад

did your water bill rise w/bidet?

@SarahHansford 5 лет назад

I have had a few pairs of Thinx for a few years. They hold up pretty well. One pair the lace trim is just starting to separate but that is probably my fault for not always using a lingerie bag in the wash. I love bar soaps a little too much too. I can spend 15 min in the health food store smelling all of them and when I get home I keep picking up the boxes just to smell them for the next couple days...😂

@SarahHansford 5 лет назад

Tarah H For moderate flow, yes. I was having some hormonal issues for a while and had to use them just as backup because my flow was excessive. It is really surprising how much they hold, though, for how thin they are.

@-whackd Год назад

I don't understand how a tooth brush made of bamboo does something better than one recycled out of the leftover sludge from refining oil by chemical engineers. Do you think that sludge should not get made into plastics and should remain in it's more toxic form?

@CyberMachine 5 лет назад

I live in Asia now and idk how Americans do not use bidets. They are AMAZING especially during your time of the month

@brookegibbs5040 5 лет назад

Nice swaps! If youre going to use multipul cameras you should use the footage from the camera youre looking at. A few times you were looking at the bottom camera and showing the top camera which was a little distracting. Other than that love the video! Great zero waste swap ideas 💕💕

@India.H 5 лет назад

I'm sorry, but if you hold a ball point pen differently with just your thumb and first finger and make sure your hand is slightly off the page, the ink is absolutely fine. My grandad started doing this after a doctor suggested it (doc was a leftie too, no idea how they got onto the topic) and his handwriting is not smudged and perfectly lovely.

@catherinemcgill3004 3 года назад

I wish there were period underwear before I hit Menopause. Great suggestion. I use them for leaks. 😁👍

@00.00-.._-...-._ Год назад

🙌🙌

@kristiannabetch 5 лет назад

I got a Beef ad lol.

@curatedconnection6334 5 лет назад

I don't use straw to drink water

@Prancer1231 5 лет назад

That's the best idea. Straws are not necessary at all.

@AWanderingEye 2 года назад

I came back here hoping to see your "make coconut oil soap" video for the recipe and sadly it is no longer here and you are liking bar soap (but store bought?) What happened?

@Ambrosethebard 5 лет назад

I LOVE bar soap and bar shampoo. Unfortunately my favorite brand of oatmeal, unscented, undyed soap only comes in a box with plastic wrapping on the soap INSIDE the box. Whyyyy?? It's so wasteful.

@vanillaskye55 5 лет назад

I got thinx yesterday! Gahh, I could have gotten $10 off!

@ailz95 3 года назад

My husband argues that clothes have to be washed and dried which uses resources too. Our compromise is that he uses paper towels and I use cloths

@pipersisk3966 5 лет назад

Is there anything wrong with using plastic packaging as long as it’s recyclable? A lot of my toiletries/cosmetics come in plastic but I always rinse the bottles and toss them in the recycling bin when I’m done with them.

@amandabhakat6517 5 лет назад

Plastic can't be recycled indefinitely. Usually only a handful of times before it's just not possible anymore, plus the recycling process is pretty energy and resource intensive. Then there's the problem with the plastics that end up scattered around (which happens to a lot, even the ones that get put in the recycling bin often don't go where they're supposed to), these break down into micro plastics that contaminate water all over the world and end up inside living things, including us.

@jacieshockney6201 5 лет назад

Plastic isn’t recycled, it’s down cycled. It can’t be turned back into the same thing it can only become something of less quality (like a juice bottle turning to a plastic bag) & eventually it is something that can’t even be down cycled.

@rsdxxxx 5 лет назад

Also only a small percentage actually gets recycled because either councils don't have the infrastructure in place, or the load is contaminated in some way.

@pipersisk3966 5 лет назад

Thanks for the information everyone. I’ve been try to live more environmentally friendly. I started shopping with reusable bags a few years ago and I’m obsessive pulling roommates junk out of the trash can and into the recycling bin. But I feel like I can and should be doing a lot more.

@mykalashew7385 4 года назад

And take care of your soap bars! Dont leave them sitting in water ! That's why they get gross and mushy

@derekthompson9550 4 года назад

Some great tips but I'm just wondering if it's necessary to have candles lit? I feel those who live in parts of the world without electricity can burn candles, but those of us who have electricity should either use electric light or candles but not both because that seems unnecessarily wasteful and maybe even a bit selfish. Thanks

@skullzkent1045 5 лет назад

You lost the camera for a minute there 😂

@angesoie 5 лет назад

the forlife stainless steel tea strainer will change your life

@janerodr5220 5 лет назад

Thank the good lord. My period was gone by age 40 😄 I'm 53 looking 28 yahoo

@honieethesolarpunk4895 5 лет назад

Who are u talking too?

@airiellevoorhees7841 3 года назад

The french press you recommended is made with plastic. :'( It would be cool to find a good one that's also shatterproof but isn't made with any plastic...

@wambraceramicspriscillacha5784 5 лет назад

Hi! You should not press your tea leaves... 😬

@cfuller926 2 года назад

gotta stop buyin stuff "to go" -0- waste.

@KF-zs8oq 5 лет назад

Number 2 Muslims have been doing this for thousands of years haha

@Thea-gl9nx 5 лет назад

Who were you talking to😂

@GoingZeroWaste 5 лет назад

The second camera, but the quality just wasn't great so I didn't use it.

@dianaprice5638 4 года назад

I find these swaps odd, no bidet attachment nor do I need one, more water eh, no green tea or French press, cafeteria love! Yes fabric napkins, no period underwear, post menopasal and no handkerchiefs. Not great swaps service they