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@238ae 4 года назад

I slice open my toothpaste/lotion tubes when it feels like they are empty. THERE IS ALWAYS SO MUCH PRODUCT LEFT INSIDE!!! If it is something that will dry out w too much air exposure, I scoop the remains in a Tupperware or little canister, and then use it till it’s actually done. (And yes, I know I’m using plastic, but my plan is to use up every drop of everything I have in my home, and then make my sustainable swaps 💪🏼)

@paige6180 4 года назад

Yes!!! I do this with my lotion and toothpaste too. You can get a few more uses out of them.

@kriscote9017 4 года назад

you could make toothpaste dots after you cut the tube open! Then you also have a handy travel toothpaste option.

@emzz987 4 года назад

Yes this is great!

@DenaPageIrlen 4 года назад

For lotion tubes, cut the tube at the middle and then just wedge it back on to use the top half as the lid.

@Ayydoubleu 4 года назад

I thought everyone did this, but my coworker had never heard of turning the water off while brushing your teeth instead of letting it run for the whole 2 minutes. She immediately made the change b/c it’s such a simple habit.

@HaleySmith 4 года назад

Omg why do people do this! I cannot.

@mysticmushii 3 года назад

Yess I learned this when I was in high school and it stuck, wish I learned it earlier 😭 also with washing dishes!

@zamiaramirez1390 3 года назад

Las vegas has a mascot that goes to elementary schools to teach kids how to be water smart and that was one of the things they taught us. Too bad people from cali dont understand that and the water wont last long

@em9776 3 года назад

It says it on some toothpaste tubes! There's a little "save water" logo or something :)

@korwynze6288 2 года назад

you just saved your coworker's wallet from the waterbill lmaoo

@loretimberlake1525 4 года назад

Madison taking the supposedly hot pan out of the oven without gloves made me laugh 😂

@tungstensmum1491 4 года назад

also the pan was obviously empty LOL

@yibuseato 4 года назад

How about when businesses leave ALL of their lights on WHEN THEY ARE *CLOSED*. I can’t. Does it bother you as much as it bothers me?

@nina_chillens 4 года назад

This drives me nutssss!!!

@raapyna8544 4 года назад

I wonder why they do it, is it so that te cameras catch a thief better if there is a burglary?

@DiamondDahl 4 года назад

Some of it is security based and requires by their insurance. I worked in a jewelry store and even when all the lights were off, there was one security light that could not be overridden.

@user-wq9us7th7d 4 года назад

It would be cool to program motion sensors which turn the lights on when there’s movement, then the security camera can pick it up.

@karliszabados9643 4 года назад

The reason we were told was that leaving the lights on allows the police to see if someone is in there so they don't get hurt.

@jennas_nails 4 года назад

After I'm done using the oven....and its off, I leave the door open to help heat the house!

@marieamelieforrer472 4 года назад

I used to do that but my new cat is a bit to interested in entering the oven, so I don't do it anymore XD

@jennas_nails 4 года назад

@@marieamelieforrer472 try just leaving it cracked:)

@harinirajagopalan9967 4 года назад

Me too

@soltieszter7285 4 года назад

I use the heat to dry my spices that I grow and don't use them fresh

@strangekat2840 4 года назад

@@marieamelieforrer472 baked cat isn't an amazing idea.

@jaebcommakayla 4 года назад

Also, RE: lyft...not sure if they do this everywhere yet but in Portland at least, you can use GREEN MODE which only matches you with hybrid or electric cars. In portland its as fast and cheap as the other cars because there are so many priuses here lol.

@strawberrycherrybaby 4 года назад

Awesome tip! I didn't know portland offered this feature

@TheEbonySaint 4 года назад

tecnoklaus i live in las vegas too its sad we dont have this option i just use the rtc bus

@jaebcommakayla 4 года назад

@tecnoklaus darn. im sure they'll be rolling it out in other places soon!

@jessierose9140 4 года назад

I love my city ❤️❤️ I live in Buffalo now so I didn’t know this tip. Good to know next time I’m visiting home. Thanks 😊❤️

@starylize 4 года назад

that’s great! it’s also cheaper and better to use lyft shared :)

@Christmas52 4 года назад

Omg the whole freezer ordeal really bothers me too! Also, fun fact about toothpaste, if you read some tubes (depending on brand) they actually say to only use A Pea Sized Amount. The wave is usually only actually printed for display purposes :)

@marieilbergjacobsen3061 4 года назад

I have a rule of a pinky. Use what can be on your pinky finger nail. It's so smart once you get kids aswell, cause the rule changes with them.

@raapyna8544 4 года назад

@@marieilbergjacobsen3061 What I was taught at school when I was 7. (1st grade)

@Keebzoo 4 года назад

I just read my toothpaste and it says to use a one-inch strip 😳

@Toyon95 4 года назад

@@Keebzoo Is it some sort of medical toothpaste then maybe I can understand, but that's a lot....

@niallt8986 4 года назад

Have to say I'm sometimes guilty for cutting corners instead of taking the path, I haven't thought before about what thats doing to the vegetation, I'll be sticking to the path from now on 😁

@LoveTheAutumnAir 4 года назад

Me as well! I never considered that it would matter, but it makes so much sense after hearing her explanation.

@KatieGrady1997 4 года назад

I’ve always taught my kids this too

@Flyingbananal 4 года назад

Also for the 'let it mellow' thing, if you can't stand the smell of old pee or its creating a ring in your toilet, USE VINEGAR! Fill a spray bottle and do one spray after every pee. Vinegar is used for not only cleaning but as an odor remover in DIY recipes!

@eefjewentelteefje198 4 года назад

Whenever I have a half empty glass of unfinished/old water left, I give it to one of my plants instead of pouring it down the sink.

@SilverHawk214 4 года назад

I do that too.

@TheApplianceDirect 4 года назад

Why not just drink the water as long as you know it's not dirty?

@SilverHawk214 4 года назад

@@TheApplianceDirect Growing up in my parents home any glass left overnight would have a dead bug floating in it come morning (shield bugs most often) so even now the thought of drinking water that's been left out all night gives me the shudders

@hinahinananoha7783 4 года назад

EefjeWentelteefje Oh yes. Or just put in the fridge. I personally just have water out to drink.

@hinahinananoha7783 4 года назад

Jenny Prevish Understand me right on this, we are really over clean right now: washing food, hands, bodies, clothes, dishes etc with soap AND hot water and sanitize. It's killing our immune system. A bug here or a bit of dirt there is actually good for us.

@SuperIcelight 4 года назад

Re: Shampoo - I've heard that you only need to shampoo your scalp. I've been doing that for a while and you need a lot less product bc you only need to shampoo such a little space. I haven't noticed my hair looking any different, but it's not very long right now so your mileage may vary. Worth a try, at least!

@dariagryb4062 4 года назад

Omg, do people use shampoo on all hair length?

@catastrophebabykaulitz2928 4 года назад

I do this too same with conditioner I only use it on the middle and ends of my hair because the roots are all brandnew

@iDoaa 4 года назад

my hair is long till my thigh and I only use shampoo in my scalp and my hair is great ✨

@pearlp7264 4 года назад

Except if you use other products on your hair, gel etc.

@562danielle9 4 года назад

my hair is chest length & i also only shampoo my scalp but i feel like my hair gets naughtier because of doing that.

@greciabateify 4 года назад

look around for pens and return them to the office supply closet so that they don't buy new pens

@tonialvarez4192 4 года назад

Grecia Bate or your can bring them to local restaurants! Servers always need pens. I’ve done this a few time. :). As long as the restaurant uses rando pens sometimes they have their own branded pens.

@theduduk 4 года назад

Bring back fountain pens

@AFluidRealiTea 4 года назад

Yep! I gather up the ones that come home with my spouse and send big bags back to work with him. LOL Once a year my son’s teacher also get a big bag of writing utensils, which they adore.

@CatCaffeine 4 года назад

@@theduduk I looove my pens with cartridges that I can replace instead of having to replace the whole pen.

@Anna-pd6dc 4 года назад

I do this too!

@SarmHart 4 года назад

I keep the twist ties and rubber bands that come on vegetables as food clips. I get to keep my food fresh and keep things out of the landfill!

@kassiharris2159 4 года назад

Yes, I do this too! I have so many more elastics than I'll ever need now, from bunches of kale or lettuce. I save up the extras and give them to my mom because I know she will use them!

@aromaofhope 4 года назад

The long twist ties found around broccoli or whatever are useful for all kinds of things around the house.

@caitlynnervin2972 4 года назад

When Madison grabbed the pan without an oven mit, I was like "oh shit, oh shit, oh shit" until I realized it was empty and the oven wasn't even on lmao.

@Shelbizleee 4 года назад

my b-roll has been slacking. Ya'll keep clocking my mistakes 😂

@angelshaven8920 4 года назад

1 way I help myself save on fuel is to set the cruise control when I can. This prevent me from accelerating and slowing down n accelerating again, etc over n over. A steady constant speed reduces fuel consumption.

@faithtomorrow 4 года назад

Plus it's nice not having to keep glancing down at the speedometer when driving long distances. 🙂

@guineawheat 4 года назад

Okay, legit thought I was the only person who thought of stuff like this. Really great video, it is so important for people to think consciously about the little shit too!

@dallasdemersful 4 года назад

I totally use residual heat to finish cooking. I didn’t know about Lyft but will be using that now! I need to get back into the habit of collecting the water when waiting for it to heat up. Use to use it to water my garden, indoor plants, fill pet bowls, and to clean. Thanks for the tips!

@mackenziedwyer3095 4 года назад

My husband doesn't like the "if it's yellow let it mellow" rule, but whenever he's gone for an extended period of time I get to live by that rule :)

@kalenefowler5416 4 года назад

Same!!! I always just do it when he's at work.... Gotta do what you can!

@Koshka219 4 года назад

I do the same when my housemate leaves

@Tiger89Lilly 4 года назад

@@kalenefowler5416 I do the same thing.

@Ninshae 4 года назад

Uhh, I think I can take advantage of my two home office days per week. My first thought was „well, my husband won‘t like THAT“, but this way... just don’t tell him! 🤫☺️

@xTashleyx 3 года назад

Yeah, my boyfriends just recently complained to me about this... lol

@chikasuemi 4 года назад

Your tips were so useful. I do most, but I didn't walk away from automatic doors or turn off mid-cooking. My tip: when not in use, plug out appliances and chargers and other things that are secretly stealing electrical juice without you realizing it. I charge my phone in the day instead of overnight to stop this bad habit.

@clothildeb760 4 года назад

You're very right! It's much better to charge your computer/phone and such items during the day as you don't keep charging it when it is already at 100%, which is not good for the battery and makes it age faster.

@tabithahastie7353 4 года назад

At work everyone leaves their laptops/screens plugged in all the time and it really gets to me 😂 I turn my screens off at the end of the day and only charge my laptop over my lunch break and for a bit at the end of the day, so it has enough for the next morning

@Eucis93 4 года назад

I use a battery powerpack for all my devices that automatically stops charging your devices when it’s full. I always forget to unplug my things so the powerpack helps, plus I can bring it with me wherever I go. It also takes a long time to charge the powerpack itself so I can charge it over night without it stealing my electrical juices lol

@vibingvegan 4 года назад

My grandma cuts dish washer pods in half, which means she literally gets 2x the amount for the price.

@butterbee2163 4 года назад

Me too (I actually break them). The owner of the bulk shop told me that trick. Very nice, because she is earning less like this :)

@raapyna8544 4 года назад

@@butterbee2163 She knows you trust her more for it. :) Small stores need regular customers.

@amimusic3 4 года назад

I hadn't thought about the hot water faucet using more energy, definitely going to keep that in mind when I don't need hot water!

@bexterbex7251 4 года назад

I would love to see you review the shampoo bars at Target and look up some of their “sustainable/green” products. In the last year they have been changing their sustainability practices. I love your zero waste at ..... grocery videos. Target is pretty available throughout the U.S. and it may help see what is available to more people.

@evelynm.8967 4 года назад

Alright Shelby, I’ll stop walking on the grass. 😄

@taymadi3159 4 года назад

I work for a company that stocks frozen pizza at grocery stores, when I’m stocking I try to place them as fast as possible and close the door. It’s takes a little bit longer but hey that’s a little more time on the paycheck and helps save energy.

@danieladominguez5861 4 года назад

When I take a shower (with warm water) I turn the water off when I’m scrubbing my body. Saves water, saves soap, saves money. Whoop whoop.

@clarabarreiros446 4 года назад

Daniela Dominguez yay! 🚿 💙

@adelest9500 4 года назад

do people really leave their showers on while scrubbing? :O I never even thought of this, it makes no sense of me, I mean, water just washes all the soap off instantly so what's the point?

@danieladominguez5861 4 года назад

Adele St Yup. People sure do leave the water running. I used to do it. I would just step away from the water and soap wouldn’t wash off as much. Just have to stay away from the direct fall of water (easy if you have a tub) Also, it would get cold without the water continuing to run and warm the area, but I got used to it and doesn’t bother me anymore.

@adelest9500 4 года назад

@@danieladominguez5861 it's weird how people are used to different things, I had a bathtub and I've never done this, might have something to do with the layout, because the soap/shampoo was next to the shower so it's not convenient to step away from that area :)

@danieladominguez5861 4 года назад

Adele St sure is! We all have different ways to go about life. Just happy I found this lifestyle 😄

@StrollingThroughLife 4 года назад

These are great tips! I didn’t know Lyft was carbon neutral!

@Alexa-mj9gq 4 года назад

I use my colder shower to fill my humidifier. Living in the desert you can clear the whole tank in a day. I also use kitchen waste water in the compost and rarely if ever put in new water. Bean soak water, rice soak water, cleaned the veggies water, etc. My water bill is high enough and greywater is a lifesaver for my bill!

@aromaofhope 4 года назад

These are great water saving tips. I have saved bathwater and put it in the back of the toilet for flushing, but never thought about putting that bean soaking water in the compost. I like that!

@ashleyh6407 4 года назад

I love that idea! I hate wasting that cold shower watee but i don't know how to use it

@thematchkookieisholdingins5542 4 года назад

"If you don't have a car... You can skip to 04:22" thank you so much haha

@agneseigaune8338 4 года назад

I usually "if its yellow..." during night. Hate to wake half the people just by flushing 5x a night 🤣

@faithtomorrow 4 года назад

That's funny, I'm the opposite and don't want to wake up to a toilet bowl full of urine.😅 I let it mellow during the day though.

@marialooksaround 4 года назад

doesn't it the stain the bowl when done regularly?..

@sidneyboo9704 4 года назад

Since I am pregnant, i pee a little at a time but frequently. I generally try not to flush for those tiny tinkles :P

@raapyna8544 4 года назад

Aren't new toilets pretty water-efficient though? Or you could use a bucket to use the amount of water you want.

@denissekattalakis6575 4 года назад

A long as you desinfect your bowl regularly it won't turn yellow. This is even more important than flushing.

@origamirock 4 года назад

We replaced our old hot water heater with a tankless one. It heats on demand so it takes less time to heat the water plus our electricity usage went way down.

@lzibarry 4 года назад

What tankless heater did you get? We are looking into one. Trying to lower our energy usage before we go solar.

@Flyingbananal 4 года назад

@@lzibarry i would also like to know!

@laurafindley3489 4 года назад

Fun fact, that thing you were describing with people walking through grass to cut corners are called Desire Lines! It's a landscaping term

@antarktiida 4 года назад

Yep! Also, the cut corners indicate that there is a problem in design. People like to take the shortest route instead of taking sharp 90 degree turns, and good urban design takes that into account by predicting pedestrian flows before construction

@flanya88 4 года назад

My parents have been doing almost all of these things since I was a kid...so I had no idea they were considered sustainable! I've adapted them in my life too. My dad does the stopping way early for a light thing...he does it so far out though, it drives me crazy a little bit! lol

@angelshaven8920 4 года назад

Using residual heat when cooking in the oven is to go ahead n put in the oven things I can while it still preheating. Of course you cannot do that when BAKING but most other things you can. Yes, it effects cooking Tim's a tiny bit but I hv gotten so use to doing it that now I just know how to adjust my ACTUAL cooking times when doing this.

@emmabloom1793 4 года назад

In stores here in Switzerland there's a sign on freezer doors which says "choose first, then open"!

@livopheim9216 4 года назад

lol you put ur camera in the oven and Madison taking an empty pan out of the over lol! ❤️❤️❤️

@rage108 4 года назад

I gotta say...I feel so lucky to have found you ❤️! My household of four ppl (two adults, two teen boys) is about to go under one sole breadwinner, and I’m finding bout ways how to save us money and in the process be kind to our beautiful planet. I’ve always been very conscious of our footprint and am a BIG recycler and the likes on my own. It’s my mission to switch us gradually from paper towels to more sustainable unpaper towels and the likes, I’m already making my own cleaners....watching your videos have introduced me to earth hero and I LOVE. IT!!! ❤️❤️❤️ in addition to all the great content your putting out, I’m really enjoying the series you have going on “the uncommon things ppl talk about how to switch to more sustainability” keep doing your thing super girl!! 🥰🥰🥰

@CK-lm5jj 4 года назад

Fuel-efficient driving is something I`ve been taught in driving school.

@zoea.320 4 года назад

C K that’s honestly super cool i’ve never heard of that being taught before!

@faithtomorrow 4 года назад

What country do you live in out of curiosity? People are horrible drivers where I live in Minnesota, USA and I don't think people are even learning the basics of driving anymore, let alone driving efficiently! 😩

@Tsih 4 года назад

@@faithtomorrow I'm pretty sure this applies to most of Europe

@CK-lm5jj 4 года назад

@@Tsih Indeed, I've learned in Europe, specifically Germany

@alyssadobson9082 4 года назад

I go with my family or friends when they need to get errands done. This way I can pick up one or two items that I might need or have forgotten while shopping (toothpaste, produce for a specific meal) instead of making a whole trip for one item! This way I get what I need without waiting until I have a full grocery list. Plus, you get to spend some quality time with loved one while saving resources (:

@Elvira_Axen 4 года назад

One time when I was at the grocery store, there was a middle aged woman who opened the fridge door for the vegetables (mind you where a lot of the lettuces were only partially covered), and then stood there for a solid 10 seconds, SNEEZED, and then closed the door. I’ve never been so furious in my life.

@samanthaflatt6154 4 года назад

THIS IS THE CONTENT WE NEED MORE OF ON RU-vid 🙌🏼

@alyssabee86 4 года назад

Had no idea lyft was carbon neutral! Bye bye Uber 👋🏼

@kristaw206 4 года назад

I just have always used Lyft without thinking about it! I got lucky lol.

@lastpolarbearcub 3 года назад

Lyft is no longer carbon neutral. They got rid of their offsets in 2020. Both Uber and Lyft have green mode options in major cities to get matched with cleaner cars and are moving toward 100% EVs.

@cozycasasmr4510 4 года назад

Really good tips for people who don't have a way of being zero waste (people still living with parents, people who aren't financially able, etc) to help the planet for free and also save themselves money! For me at least haha

@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 4 года назад

These are literally the most random things ever but they make so much sense and I will certainly be implementing some! Love this!

@beadc7627 4 года назад

I love the extent to which you think about sustainability. Watching your videos, I usually learn something new and I love that you don't do the super basic stereotypical zero waste videos but that you show your audience in hooooowwwwww many different ways sustainability comes into our lives :)

@chandleysargent 4 года назад

Going to Texas A&M has trained me to not walk on grass. I feel guilty every time, even if it’s absolutely necessary. 😂 I’ve graduated now but my brain is still in don’t walk on grass mode.

@eliseweiland3133 4 года назад

One tip that I have that’s pretty random is for style! Take the time to find your personal style and fits that flatter you. It will keep you more immune to trends (less fast fashion or new fashion buying overall) and it will also help you when shopping secondhand! If you have heard of the diderot effect you can understand how impactful this could be. It is comprised of two concepts: one, that goods purchased by a consumer will be cohesive with their identity and be complementary with each other and two, that if you buy something outside of that core identity, there will be additional purchases of complementary goods that can result in a consumption spiral. Therefore, taking the time to learn what types of things your true self appreciates should actually result in less items purchased and less environmental resources used! As much as I would like to be anti-consumer, understanding the system we live in and working within its rules to reduce consumption can be a really useful tool :)

@brittanyguy1400 4 года назад

I love these tips!! You’re breaking being sustainable down to such a simple level that anyone can do this! You’re awesome for this. Thank you!

@livopheim9216 4 года назад

Could you do a “what I eat in a week” video?? I’m very curious

@adagioborntrager4456 4 года назад

I DO THE SAME THING WITH DRIVING! My cab gets 16 MPG, I’m in no position to get a new car, and our public transmit just isn’t an option. I do the same thing as you, mapping out my routes and driving very carefully!

@ivyk5796 4 года назад

When people pass you so they stand Infront of you at the red light is so funny. My car was just rolling out while you were waiting. I'm pretty sure their travel felt longer than mine.

@luciennechae164 4 года назад

When I lived in Korea, they told us not to walk on grass because it hurts them. When i saw so many people walk on grass in the states, it really bothered me!!!

@rford935 4 года назад

Lucienne Chae grass is actually terrible for the plant tho

@dclaiborne4085 4 года назад

There's a lot that I probably would never have even thought about, but now I'm thinking of ways to implement some of this and being aware.

@tashacreeegan 4 года назад

As an Arizona girl currently living in Texas, it fascinates me how many people drive on grass here!!! You don’t see that in AZ lol you drive on it one time, the grass is gone forever

@de5072 4 года назад

Tasha Boecker because people are impatient 🤬there’s a full trail from the access road to the highway outside my neighborhood because of this. Because you know driving a whole quarter mile is too much time 🙄😒

@miss_m_yt 4 года назад

Re Lyft try doing a shared ride, it’s cheaper and also they match you with someone going in the same direction so usually more efficient too!

@MinimalistBosnian 4 года назад

M Yt WAZE is an amazing option. They have an incredible mapping system that typically has updated addresses faster than apple or google maps and also they do rideshares for very inexpensive rates.

@miss_m_yt 4 года назад

Vasikins very cool! I had no clue that Waze even offered ride sharing!

@priscillavanderhorst1796 4 года назад

At home we always have bricks in the water tank so it uses les water just enough to flush it away

@jodie923 4 года назад

1-When my foam soap is empty I put 1/4 of an inch of dish soap in it and fill the rest up with water. Don't shake it! 2- I put just enough fabric softener in the measureing cup to so I can't see the bottom. 3- I run a space heater during the day so my house heater isn't using oil to run. We save a good $800.00 on oil doing this. 4- I keep a list of things that need doing and try to only go do errands once a week. This helps me to not buy things on a fly. 5- I brush my teeth with toothpaste in the morning and oil pull with coconut oil after and brush when I spit it out. I save money on toothpaste as well as I get the big jug of coconut oil so my toothpaste last longer. 6- I put plastic on my windows and back door and a blanket is layed at the bottom on my front door to help with the draft. Not sure how good all of this is for the environment but it has helped me save money.

@ambercascanette7453 4 года назад

Honestly, I've never thought about the desertification.. makes sense though, I will start using my walkway more.

@zoratamas4379 4 года назад

I love that I'm not the only one who thinks of these.

@Tiger89Lilly 4 года назад

What!? Scotland has everything damn I need to move to Scotland I'm in the Midlands so saving water is currently not a problem atm 😄

@daddyslittlegirl226 4 года назад

Walking off trails is one of my biggest pet peeves! I was in Venture Crew and Boy Scouts as an adult leader from age 17 to 21 and one of the courses I took was Leave No Trace. So I have a big issue with things to do with enjoying the outdoors. Don't leave your trash, pick up trash you see, don't pick flowers or take things from the environment (if it's not trash), and stay on the dang path! I just saw the Lyft thing the other day when I took one to work (it was raining and I couldn't ride my bike) and it had a banner saying it was carbon neutral. Also, Lyft is typically cheaper than Uber anyway.

@sandraiwona3264 4 года назад

My husband and I already do a lot of these things! We’re definitely going to start using Lyft in our travels instead of Uber! Thanks for the tips!

@butterbee2163 4 года назад

I'm the same, i always turn faucets when I see them on the hot water position and in supermarkets I go close all the (slightly) open fridge/freezer doors.

@GarouLady 4 года назад

We fill a 5 gallon bucket to bath with and any leftover we use to manually flush our toilet. We only flush our toilet 2x a day since the internal flusher mechanics broke years ago. And as a cashier at a grocery store PLEASE don't leave refridgerated/frozen stuff out to thaw or spoil!! Give it to a cashier or even just stick it back into a fridgerated or freezer where someone can reshop it to where its suppose to go. All the spoiled food has to be thrown away and more resources have to be used to make new stuff. Back in the 1930s they used what were called straw boxes/hot boxes which are boxes stuffed with straw and blankets and once your roast or food cooking is at a full boil, you put the covered cooking container into the box, cover with straw and a pillow and its insulated and that residual heat would cook the meal over the hours. Check out Wartime Farms video series with Ruth Goodman. I couldn't find a clip of that but its a good series to watch.

@LizChaRob 4 года назад

Freezer door openers, the shade is real! ...and I love it! 😆

@anna-maymoon1001 4 года назад

Once my oven died and I had a batch of cookies half cooked in there, it took an hour for one of the janitor team to show up (hands down the best landlord EVER) and when he fixed the fan we had a cuppa and some perfectly crisp cookies 👌 best result from residual heat ever 👌

@stacyemmynik 4 года назад

I'm so glad I used Lyft on my last trip over Uber now.

@RanHime 4 года назад

1st time hearing a term 'desertification' but i'm totally with you! i always tell ppl not to step on those grass-less patches and they're usually like: but the path is already there so what difference does this make if one more person walks on it? ugh. thanks for giving me arguments! also.. um.. if you pee while in the shower you don't need to flush it separately, so, yeah :')

@sunmarsh 4 года назад

When you go out to a restaurant order your drinks without ice (less energy), no lemon wedge, and no straw. 👌🏼

@breeski3903 4 года назад

As a waitress and previous restaurant manager... those tips save no energy lol. The ice machines are constantly making ice and anything unused just gets melted and drained. Any lemon wedges that go bad just get tossed. Restaurants will order the same amount of lemons every time, as they usually come in big boxes.

@leighakymberlynn2264 4 года назад

@@breeski3903 no ice means no wasted water, not necessarily less energy. No straw is an obvious one. Plus, if more people ask for less lemons, we prep and order less lemons. Have worked in restaurants basically since I was able to have a job :) you ARE able to order a bag of lemons, rather than a box. I live in a tourist town. We order boxes of lemons in the summer, and in the winter we order smaller boxes! Less demand means less lemons!

@leighakymberlynn2264 4 года назад

@@breeski3903 Plus, straws cause LOTS on energy to produce.

@adelest9500 4 года назад

I usually eat (well, technically lick) the leftover ice from my drinks (I'm a weirdo, I know) :D

@SheriLynNut 4 года назад

sunmarsh straw, yes. Lemon? Okay. Ice, no. Lol

@mirandaveliz1680 4 года назад

I love your content! And I see a lot of growth in your production value. Good work girl😊

@monicadhawan3913 4 года назад

Have you ever thought of making a series for kids? I’m a teacher and I take many of the science behind your videos back to my kiddos in school, but I think it would be awesome for them to see someone who’s young like you who is passionate about the environment and a RU-vid influencer. So many of my kids say they want to be a RU-vidr when they grow up! Ha ha in ten years of teaching they’ve gone from doctor to rap star and now onto RU-vidr. Anyways there’s a book called “50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth.” I think people would find them useful when talking to their kids about being more sustainable and WHY.

@lyndabethcave3835 4 года назад

Wait people DON’T cook with residual heat? I just thought this was the normal way to cook.

@MissSunshineHS 4 года назад

Random thing I do to cut waste is if I finish a loaf of bread that has a lot of seeds (like Dave's killer bread) I save all the left over seeds from the bag in a container and recycle the bag, and then use the seeds as bird feed. Just a small thing to cut wasted food, and yes I am looking into baking my own bread to cut the plastic but this is what I do for now.

@JC-vz9hz 4 года назад

I reuse the bread bags and ties for my son's school lunch. Some bags can be cut in half to make 2 sandwich bags. Since I have others in my house, it makes it difficult not buying bread.

@craftinginthemoonlight 4 года назад

Uber deleted! Thanks for the info, I was not aware of the awesomeness Lyft does! So much goodness in this entire video! I'm also now going to use pre-shower and cold sink water to fill up our dog bowls and water our plants! Never would have thought of that! 💗💗

@whomppp123 4 года назад

YES CLOSE THE FREEZER DOORS!!!! I work in an ice cream shop and we have ice cream cakes in CLEAR freezers, I cry every time people open it and stand there until the freezers start beeping (they beep when they’ve been opened for too long) and parents letting their kids play with the freezer doors swinging them open and closing them and opening them 😭😭 It’s so bad for the freezers because the temperatures rise up so high!

@BusyLizzy_ 4 года назад

My energy reduction hack for the coffee maker: As soon as the pot is brewed, I turn off the burner and pour the coffee into a thermal carafe. This keeps it hot til hubby wakes up (we have different schedules). We used to leave the burner on, and then he'd have to turn it on for a second cycle (almost 4 hrs, gulp!) but now, it's only on for 15 minutes. That's a lot of savings when we drink coffee every day!

@jessiebrickley 4 года назад

You and I would get along juuuuust fine. Literally every single one of these points are things that I berate my poor family/friends/co-workers on the regular. I've never known another person to be as attention-to-detail-y as me when it comes to being eco-conscious. Thank you for using your platform to spread the word.

@glowstick8739 4 года назад

I live in NY and of March 1 they are banning single use grocery bags and we use those for the litter because we have cats, we save bags like chip bags, etc to scoop their poop

@iamkellyah 4 года назад

I buy ground coffee in cans. When the can is empty, I use it as a mini trash can and stuff it full of trash. This saves a trash bag from being used as well as filling that negative space so that the trash itself is more compact.

@MecheNole 4 года назад

Could you do a video on carbon offset? Like I get it's good and I get what carbon emissions is but could you make a video on how it works?? Maybe it is that I am just to thick lol but I don't see how paying a company would do anything to my personal carbon emissions ???? Anyone else? Or is it just me?

@MecheNole 4 года назад

@@raapyna8544so it's like supporting reforestation to kind of counteract your carbon emissions?

@etilque 4 года назад

My kitchen faucet is set up the same way (backwards). It had to be done like that because like yours, there wasn’t enough room to install it properly (with the handle on the right of the faucet).

@Molscheira 4 года назад

I love these kind of conversations! Thank you for having this "neurotic" brain, I'm kind of similar and sometimes it's so hard to switch it off, especially with a topic where you can always do more.

@sarahlueck1732 4 года назад

This is the channel I’ve been waiting for since beginning my lower waste, eco friendly changes. Your humor and personality is so fun and engaging!! I really appreciate how detailed and thorough you are about the nuances about being eco friendly. You make everything so consumable (is that the right word? It’s very easy and fun to understand what you’re saying, is what I’m saying) and that’s awesome for any viewer whether they’re watching with enthusiasm or skepticism. Long story short, thank you for all you do and how you do it! I’m going to go thank my friend who suggested your channel to me. 😁

@sandraschares 4 года назад

This was SO good. You rock, and I have learned so much (and that's even though I thought I was fairly educated on this subject already).

@thecarolineshow9808 4 года назад

pro tips man!! love the tips in this one!

@Debbiesdilemmas 4 года назад

What a great video! They are all simple things we can all do that when added up can make a huge difference. We just have to learn how to be less wasteful and start thinking of more changes we can make. As for you Shelbi, you really do come up with the most random ideas and we should be thankful to have you here to guide us.😊❤️

@PerfectPride 4 года назад

I most definitely did learn somethings! I'm especially happy to hear about Lyft. I don't really use ride-sharing apps but I have friends who do and I'm definitely gonna let them know about Lyft.

@Amaika16 4 года назад

Love your neurotic thoughts! So I love that you mentioned to pay attention where you walk. This is like 10x more important when using hiking and nature trails in parks and reserves! These native plants need to be left alone plus the erosion creates disturbance which makes it easier for invasive weeds to take hold and wreck the ecosystem. Plus it creates wider borders which effects the environment as well. So pay attention to the signs and stay on trails! People maintain these trails for a reason. Watch where you step and imagine what would happen if 100 other ppl went the same way.

@alexmcginness8859 4 года назад

The Lyft thing is nuts! I rarely use ride share services, but now I’ll definitely choose Lyft over Uber!

@lc.peanutsmom 4 года назад

You’re amazing! I am so addicted to your videos. I learn so many new sustainable ideas every time I watch. Thank you so much for making a difference ❤️

@honeybutter000 4 года назад

The freezer thing bugs me so much when I see it, like it’s see-through! So SEE through it!!

@abagailsmith7629 4 года назад

Omg wait, I love this. Of all your videos this has been one of my favorite, love listening to you rant. Spot on!

@aerialkat 4 года назад

Great points! Although I am super neurotic about being environmentally friendly like you, I definitely learned some things in this video. Another thing I don't do is preheat the oven, and if I have to, I make sure to roast nuts or cook something else in the oven while it's getting to temperature. Another thing I do is turn off the heat when I'm cooking. Our place is small enough that we don't actually need both the heat and the stovetop/oven on.

@Kaitie 4 года назад

Damn I’m an exception to the freezer door thing as I’m legally blind and literally have to be right up on the boxes to read them and I’m not gonna take out every box LMAO obviously doesn’t apply to me but i am sorry to everyone who can’t see through those doors 😂😂

@MinimalistBosnian 4 года назад

The saving gas while driving thing!! Yes, thank you!! I am a pizza delivery driver at this current point in my life and I will do absolutely anything to heighten my MPG. I don’t care if people honk or pass me or flip me off. I care about the life of my car, my MPG and just keeping my job and my life, I also want to use less gas as I already have to use quite a bit monthly. Pizza isn’t worth dying over !!! Though, I like my job because it cuts down how many people have to drive to pick up their food when there’s somebody already designated to do the job. 2! I make my own toothpaste at home for me and the husband and have done this for the last year and a half to two years with items from my kitchen. Scoreeee. My teeth are still in incredible condition and stayin’ pearly white.

@gracegonzalez3314 4 года назад

Does anyone else feel like they get like an extra bonus when they spot the cat in a video. Like I'm already getting a ton of useful information and then suddenly KITTYYYYY!!! Just extra goodness. Love! And yes to the FREEZERS!!!

@Dolleemixtures 4 года назад

Omg! I agree with opening the doors in the freezer section. Almost all freezer sections in Japan are just totally open, no door at all!

@menudo8572 4 года назад

In my house we recycle the water we use to wash our clothing. We use soap nuts and don't use any type of softener when we're washing said clothes. So, we collect the water and we use it to clean around the house, wash our cars, and even to wash other things that are just too dirty (like a pre-wash for dusty ass blankets or to wash a donation that got dirty).

@acraze2u 4 года назад

The left turn and right turn tip was interesting, never even thought about it. A few random things we like to do at home: one step more than mellow yellow, we keep a tub in the sink and one in the shower to collect water to flush the toilets! We also keep a tub in our sink to collect the less soapy water used to wash dishes and water used to wash veggies and rice to water our plants. And my mom usually keeps the leftover coffee grinds and egg shells and makes her own fertilizer :)

@lizzychurch6977 4 года назад

I feel much better knowing that I’ve only ever used Lyft over Uber when I travel!

@abbyrobins4258 4 года назад

I can't believe I'd never thought of so many of these before! I will definitely start doing these from now on - especially sticking to the paths as I'd not really thought of the effects of it. Thanks for such an insightful video!