Great list of tips. I would add that if your local community has a conservation project to protect a local habitat, or has a community farm/orchard project or some other similar project, volunteering whatever time you can spare, would also be good.
Glad to know that I am doing some of the items on this list :-) Sometimes I do get quite about the scale of the problem, but I remind myself that what I am doing still makes a small difference, especially if I raise my children to do the same. Hopefully, we can raise a generation that are more mindful and impactful.
Raising kids to be eco-mindful has a HUGE impact! 💪 And it's often possible to some extent even if one doesn't have own kids - many people have godchildren, nieces/nephews, students, kids they coach etc
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist I did get a reply! They said they have an entire sustainability plan and a goal of net zero emissions by 2040, although their current sustainable options seem a bit like greenwashing. I wrote to another company that I use for protein powder (hello giant plastic tubs), and I plan to write to my mayor next because our curbside recycling was suspended. For anyone reading this, it does literally take 5 minutes to type out an email and make your concerns heard while you are watching Netflix.
I literally discover your channel today and I cannot stop watching your videos. Even though I already do some of the items on this list I'm so inspired to do much more. I'm glad to see people who really care about our home called earth. Keep it up! Regards from Brazil 🇧🇷
I so agree that individual action is sooooo important, I'm tired of seeing some youtubers saying it is not as important!!! Maybe people have forgotten just how many "individuals" are on the planet, like 7.8 billion of them.
Thank you for this video! I really like how you explain things. 👌 One thing that we often brush off is that even the smallest eco-action can have big impact on ourselves. It soothes eco-anxiety, sparks hope, encourages and empowers us. And the benefits multiply if we can share our experiences together! I think we should talk a lot more about this. Sustainability and justice go hand in hand. It's not only for the planet, but for our minds, bodies and relationships, too. It can even be a spiritual journey 😊
Hello Emma, thank you for the tips that you gave. Although many of them are imposibble in Turkey (Voting, writing mails to companies, second-hand shopping etc.) I still try to do my best. Maybe one day I can also inspire someone else like you do :)
I just discovered your channel this week. And I do feel like your the most encouraging environmentalist I've seen sofar. Shelby and Immy and all the others are great, but they can be a bit intimidating too, like they are just on another level. I like that you focus on the small stuff everyone can do and you present it in a way that feels very doable, even for someone who wants to reduce their impact without making it the main focus of their live. To the point of educate and inspire I'd also add just talking to people and not necessarily in the context of saving the planet. Sometimes people have great zero waste solutions without realizing it, like the french press for tea hack I told you about in a different comment section. That one started out as a way to make tastier tea. I also learned a couple of things from my granny that she never put in the context of environmentalism.
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist I'd actually count myself among a third group. I don't see myself as a beginner anymore and while I am on a budget I find that ecominimalism helps a lot with that. I consider myself more of an imperfect environmentalist. I do care about the planet and want to do the best I can to protect it, but I don't really have the mental energy to make it a focus in my live. I also feel like sustainability has a certain aesthetic to it, that just doesn't appeal to me. I have a quite eccentric style (maybe you've heard about history bounding) and I don't find it easy to find sustainably made products that don't feel like eye sores to me. While Shelby and all the others also talk about how it is more important for everyone to do as much as they can instead of a few people doing everything that is indeed possible, I feel like there is still an undercurrent of discouragement when I watch their content. I can't quite put my finger on where that comes from, but it almost feels like I have to choose between self expression and environmentalism. With your focus on the simple things one can do for the planet I don't feel like I have to give up my 19th century reproduction boots. I think your content fills a niche that I was looking for very nicely. You don't just talk about doing small things, you show that in action. I also really like your mix of practical zero waste content and education about environmental issues.
@@melinnamba @Melin Namba I'm trying to break that mold that there IS NO aesthetic. There SHOULDN'T be an aesthetic for saving the planet. It's for all people of all backgrounds and you are welcome here whether you're "aesthetic" or not. That is why I made my "free ways to live low waste" series proving that small actions like turning off the lights has a huge impact!
My best friend gives me a lot of his clothes that don’t fit him anymore and we live together. They fit me great. I use my reusable water bottle everyday for work and home.
Emma, since you are a crafter, I would like to see you post about eco-friendly crafting. For instance, I know that acrylic yarn is basically plastic. I have looked at sustainable yarn brands, and many are way too expensive for me. I notice that Lion Brand has some yarns made with recycled or sustainable materials. I would like to know if you consider that greenwashing.
great video idea! I will add that to my calender for 2022, it's something I've been wanting to dive into for a long time and glad there will be interest! No I think using recycled material is NOT greenwashing! Perhaps a bit, cause maybe they should make their entire line out of recycled materials, but nonetheless, support that and it will grow!
thank you so much! after i watched this i realized that there are actually so many things i could do. also i'm making a small project about ecology for my uni, and i thought i might share some of these tips with my groupmates as well
I’ve been meaning to ask what to do with old fast fashion clothes that are made of synthetic materials, and that are no longer wearable/donate-able? I thrifted some and am regretting my decision. (I now only buy natural material clothing….and second-hand) The amount of synthetic fibers used has made them pill, rip, attract static, fall apart quickly, and rendered them useless even for cleaning rags because it’d be like rubbing plastic on the surface I’m trying to clean. Ideas anyone? Maybe they’re just destined for the landfill sooner than later :(
sometimes landfill IS the only option, but when clothes aren't donatable, I turn them into makeup remover pads, rags, and even rugs! I have a video on the channel about how I made a rug from old clothes :)
Do you think you'll do a video on COP26 when everything they've said has been released? I'm curious to what your thoughts are. So far a methane pledge sounds great but obvs who knows whether that's actually a thing and who will pledge .-.
I think most people have a mental block around it but one of the best things a person can do for the planet and the people on it is learn about and buy Bitcoin. Check out the work of Alex Gladstein or Andreas Antonopoulos. Nice channel btw. I'm gonna write my politicians.
