Why I live a zero waste life | Lauren Singer | TEDxTeen

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Lauren is an Environmental Studies graduate from NYU and former Sustainability Manager at the NYC Department of Environmental Protection, and the amount of trash that she has produced over the past three years can fit inside of a 16 oz. mason jar.
Lauren Singer is author of the Zero Waste blog, Trash is for Tossers and founder of organic cleaning product company, The Simply Co.
Through her blog, she has empowered millions of readers to produce less waste by shopping package-free, making their own products and refusing plastic and single-use items.
Her work has been profiled by New York Magazine, MSNBC, NBC, AOL, CNN, Yahoo, Fox Business, BBC and NPR, among others.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

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@Ayesha-se4xf 4 года назад

"We don't need a few people doing zero-waste perfectly: we need millions doing it imperfectly."

@chouettemachin7361 4 года назад

Beautiful quotes

@kateyang1223 4 года назад

I love this quote. Mind if I use it in my video project for school? My teacher asked us to record a video. I chose zero-waste lifestyle for my topic.

@Ayesha-se4xf 4 года назад

@@kateyang1223 Sure! It's not really my quote but I forgot the reference :/

@kateyang1223 4 года назад

Ayesha Mairaj thanks:)

@sloth1021 4 года назад

I swear I seen this but don’t know which vid

@challengertv9811 8 лет назад

Well I think the world needs the recipe of your DIY shampoo

@VegHui 8 лет назад

Baking soda!

@amandavsevilla 8 лет назад

+Challenger TV i was wondering if i was the only one admiring her hair the whole time haha

@stephaniesmith3544 8 лет назад

+Challenger TV Shampoo: Baking soda. Conditioner: Apple cider vinegar. Dilute a table spoon of both in about a cup of water. I've been doing this since November last year (so a year lol) and my hair requires less frequent washing, i's shinier, feels stronger, doesn't get flaky nearly as much (my scalp is dry), and it feels lighter and bouncier. Also, since November I've only had to swap the box of Baking Soda and the bottle of Apple cider vinegar once with a new replacement, so it's good for my wallet eheh. I don't live zero-waste, but I'm focusing more on organic body care first. Tl;dr, it's called the "No poo" method, look it up if you want.

@WiscoDrinks 8 лет назад

+Stephanie Smith are you seriously washing your hair with baking soda and apple cider vinegar. sheeeze.. you must smell like a hot car with leftovers in it.

@stephaniesmith3544 8 лет назад

Dank Pepto The solution is so lowly concentrated in the two, that when washed out with water, it leaves no smell behind. Been doing it for a year and have yet to receive a comment on any smell, even from my friends who like to take the piss lol

@johnfox6112 4 года назад

"When you have fewer things, you take better care of them". One hundred percent true

@bishnoi-fi4es 3 года назад

Right John 👍

@matthewgeorge7585 3 года назад

Fr Joseph puthen spech

@minhaak7144 2 года назад

In case of career tooo... If u are too good in many things it bcms difficult to chooose whereas extreme talent in something:,, then it's well preserved!!!

@hoctienganhcungmiley6124 2 года назад

I agree

@mukthatumkur3324 2 года назад

When you have fewer things, you also have less to manage and it's easier to find things!

@maiskayed9131 7 лет назад

i just get sick of people saying it is impossible or it will never fit into their life style, you know what? don't be a zero waste person, but at least try to reduce your waste.

@jobohobo907 5 лет назад

Mais Kayed exactly!

@COVID--kf3tx 4 года назад

burteriksson nope. I’m a liberal and any form of genocide is absolutely not ok.

@COVID--kf3tx 4 года назад

@burteriksson Most of my opinions fall on the liberal spectrum. For example, I support abortion and I think there should be medicare for all

@COVID--kf3tx 4 года назад

@burteriksson I know. I agree with your comment on your money your life, but I disagree with your other comments like us liberals being ok with genocide- because we are not.

@lucyg1736 4 года назад

I'm young only 12. I need to thank people like this because they are saving my generations world! Thank you every one like Lauren . Xx

@carmenl988 8 лет назад

I don't understand why this is called "TEDxTeen" when she's clearly an adult who has graduated from college.

@FrancesBaconandEggs 8 лет назад

Exactly what I was thinking!!!

@z0uLess 8 лет назад

+Millie Turner is she really an adult tho?

@carmenl988 8 лет назад

z0uLess Unless she's blatantly lying in the video, yes.

@MatUchoa 8 лет назад

+Millie Turner maybe she's a prodigy?

@carmenl988 8 лет назад

+Mat Uchoa my theory is that her audience is a high school or something, that she's not a teen but the target audience is teens.

@fernandanavarro3386 8 дней назад

She is proof that you can be sustainable and look amazing at the same time! No excuses people!

@alisingh2035 4 года назад

It’s my goal to be 100% zero waste once I live on my own. The whole zero waste movement really inspired me. I recycle and try to reduce my waste and plastic but it’s harder when you are living with your parents house. It really is scary that pretty much everything is made of plastic packaging.

@sonialidder88 7 лет назад

I really enjoyed her speech and her dedication to better our planet. What bugs me however is some of the comments on this video. Saying things like, "well you still gave a speech in an auditorium that used up energy" or "well you probably drove there or got a ride which is contributing to air pollution" etc. etc. etc. Why? Why is it always necessary to point out the negatives and try to bring someone down when they are already trying so hard to do something good for our planet. So she may have sat in a car and maybe she didn't ride her bike today. Yes, she spoke at an auditorium so her speech could reach the masses and possibly spark a change in people to reduce some of their waste. Isn't she already doing so much? Why must we nit pick and bring people down all the time?

@paulajudithm 7 лет назад

Sonia L amen

@purebubbles 7 лет назад

I totally agree. the whole purpose is to make progress with as little compromises as possible. She's not asking for perfection. It's about taking steps in the right direction starting with you

@Forward.Motion.Social 7 лет назад

You rock! Truth. TRUTH

@nicomp1 7 лет назад

I fail to see how asking about her travel arrangements is bringing her down. One airplane ride generates more pollution than 100 Big Macs. If the point is to protect Gaia then we have the right to ask about the details. If her car runs on angel farts and butterfly kisses, I'd like to hear about it.

@loganproductions1716 7 лет назад

nicomp1 she probably walks and swims duh read more

@thegreenlab-coat Год назад

Everyone should strive for this level of environmental cleanliness 🌿🪴🌱

@syahdin5613 7 лет назад

why would someone even say that she's doing these for attention?? she is doing something good

@rafalpotasz 7 лет назад

Perhaps it's true? Even then, like you say, she is doing something GREAT! Whether for attention or not, idea is awesome.

@earthlingana2493 7 лет назад

yeah, people say the same about vegans, even if they are helping to save the planet

@PorkaliciousBacon 7 лет назад

There's a lot of negative feedback people get for lifestyle changes like this, for instance vegans and people who live in communes without electricity. Anything that goes outside a cultural norm, even if it's more sustainable and moral, ends up being criticized without logical reason. I think it's great that people try to reduce their footprint in various ways, and the world would be a better place if more people were conscious of their impact.

@christinepellens8296 7 лет назад

Isn't it also like a very gender thing to say? When a girl stands out, she's trying to get attention. However with a guy people would say he's daring, unconventional?

@laufeyyefual 7 лет назад

I'd have to agree wholeheartedly Christine! When a guy does it and people disagree, they just simply disagree, without any comment about his character. But when a woman does it, its for attention or because she wants praise. Double standard all around.

@haynescommabrooke 4 года назад

She reminds me so much of Cher from Clueless and I don’t know why

@trandieuuyen 4 года назад

This is the comment that I'm looking for !!

@tangerines399 4 года назад

It's the hair

@VijayalakshmiPattar 3 года назад

Yessss!!!!!!!!!! I was thinking the same 😂

@louisratatoulielinson 3 года назад

And alicia silverstone is also a less waste WHAT IS THEIR SHAMPOOO HELPPP

@fadilfadil8393 3 года назад

Do you have snapchat

@danielapasero4347 2 года назад

I wish that every person that sees this talk will be as inspired as I was to make a change.

@lloydchristmas4547 5 лет назад

Amazing. I wish companies would just send me things in a box rather than with 99% unnecessary packaging.

@lloydchristmas4547 5 лет назад

@@melissacoty91 great move. I've drastically cut down on my waste. I bring my own bag everywhere.

@tayaditilorlol5921 5 лет назад

That's for safety purposes so that no damage is caused to the products

@paigelee2994 4 года назад

They will eventually if we vote with our money! Big companies will realise that zero waste companies are making more sales and follow suit! It starts with us as buyers

@makenariley5958 4 года назад

@@paigelee2994 yes preach!! we 100% vote with our dollars.

@1969cmp 4 года назад

Go to a shop and it wont be in a packaging box.

@mydailylife8638 7 лет назад

she has both attractive and healthy skin with amazing hair..

@mydailylife8638 7 лет назад

I think that because she has lived healthy and clean life..

@deepvista 7 лет назад

The MindCracker agreed

@bluecovenalley 7 лет назад

she's not

@jordansage9655 6 лет назад

That's b/c she is not putting all the abrasive chemical additives in normal skin and hair products...just my guess.

@simonefred6530 5 лет назад

Rawan Alseyali i think it's because of genes not her lifestyle or something 😂

@donivintrl73 Год назад

There is a people who keep my words as a book. I can't go anywhere else without making their dreams come true.

@matthewrandell5055 Год назад

I did it for one month and it was surprisingly easy if you have access to a zero-waste shop where you can fill jars with pasta/rice/nuts/cereals etc.

@highwayexit 8 лет назад

First easy steps: 1. Get a proper reusable water bottle. 2. Get a reusable coffee cup - stop getting coffee in those paper cups, they rarely get recycled. 3. Stop using plastic bags.

@yosemite2405 8 лет назад

+Tom Davidson If everyone did these three things only, it would have a huge impact on the world. I adopted these practices three years ago and haven't had any regrets. I have adopted other things as well, but these three.... No more plastic bottles and bags in the landfill.

@drudowd8960 8 лет назад

+ProBoard Bear Would it be weird if I brought a mason jar to Starbucks and let them fill it up with my drink? I'm questioning the necessity of buying a reusable coffee cup if I could just use a mason jar. If it's weird, though...I'll just buy one lol

@yosemite2405 8 лет назад

Druana Dowd Not weird, but not practical for hot drinks.

@drudowd8960 8 лет назад

Very true...thanks so much for replying!

@highwayexit 8 лет назад

If it gets you attention you're uncomfortable with, then you're unlikely to make it a habit. Stick with a reusable coffee cup, I recommend a glass one, black coffee just feels weird coming from a plastic.

@amymiller5125 7 лет назад

Her hair looks great I want the hair products she makes 😅

@Lovecove4 7 лет назад

just use coconut oil or any oil for that matter

@margabentvelzen9431 7 лет назад

You can also use Jamaican Black Caster Oil. It helps to reduce skin infections and makes your hair amazing

@Silagane 6 лет назад

and use how?

@ShadowHoma 6 лет назад

she is eating right btw

@rsbumejdad8425 6 лет назад

She have a whole zero waste hair care in her own RU-vid channel

@alainadacosta1222 3 года назад

What a wonderful speaker! I took a sustainability class last semester which really inspired me but I let that fire burn out. This was a great reminder. I love the joy emanating from her, she feels like a kind person. It almost felt like talking with a friend.

@soyoungpak5969 2 года назад

After watching this video. I made up my mind to change my lifestyle. I'm going to stop plastic. we can do it guys.

@amberhusband9114 5 лет назад

I’m only thirteen but I use stainless steel straws, bamboo toothbrushes and I make my dad use reusable shopping bags. I’m currently trying to convince him to get biodegradable bags for cat litter. I’m also vegetarian because I’m scared of climate change lol

@juliakercsmar6587 5 лет назад

you're vegetarian because of the air contamintaion the producing of meat creates? And if you eat vegetarian, did you know you can get grass-fed milk and stuff? just a thing I found interesting to read about. :) have a nice day!

@piperwaipouri6229 5 лет назад

your age doesn't matter

@amberhusband9114 5 лет назад

Piper Waipouri a lot of younger people don’t know what is wrong with plastic or what climate change is. *like younger kids*

@amberhusband9114 5 лет назад

JIA YAO WONG why are you starting an argument cause i said how old i am? Not a lot of younger kids do stuff to help the environment and I also want a good future. What don’t you understand about that?

@lenipng2591 5 лет назад

Good job amber! Keep doing what you believe in ❤️ Don’t let other ppl’s words effect you.

@gwentodd7955 8 лет назад

I really love her personality. A lot of activists tend to come across as somewhat condescending, and she didn't do that the whole time.

@reynaldocdelcastillo975 8 лет назад

+Gwen Todd She wears black, that's a nice issue to attract the attention, though she is charismatic and enthusiastic

@reynaldocdelcastillo975 8 лет назад

I like her too, she is pretty nice and also got a great idea.

@pristinkyulwoo283 7 лет назад

She's so inspiring.

@leo-vr4yr 7 лет назад

But you have to remember that just because some activists may be condescending, it doesn't mean you shouldn't listen to them. If you believe and agree with a message, you shouldn't turn away because you don't like the person the message is coming out of.

@Zeithri 5 лет назад

I have to disagree. Strongly. She's extremely smug to the point of being incredibly unbearable. But each to their own really.

@malup1117 3 года назад

I know she isn’t doing this for attention, but even if she was, she is doing great for the planet.

@traymis 4 года назад

How can this TEDx Talk have 1.3K dislikes? If that's not an indictment of the deplorable state of humanity, I don't know what is. Why would anyone hate on her? Perhaps it's the same people who believe that global climate warming is "fake news."

@user-qz9yo6xe5f 7 лет назад

She indeed looks very optimistic and energetic.

@veronicaluces8745 5 лет назад

I literally watched the whole thing just because I couldn't stop looking at her beautiful hair.

@tasfia6799 5 лет назад

Me too it’s looks so healthy and soft

@arsheeverma1597 5 лет назад

And knowing that she made her shampoo herself??? Lmao guess who's making her shampoo herself today

@stinewatson3875 5 лет назад

@@arsheeverma1597 frr i wanna know her DIY shampoo how to make it lol

@DD-nd3fh 5 лет назад

@@arsheeverma1597 that's a good start but it isn't a main reason her hair is so healthy-looking. It's also not messed with (not died, and most-likely just air-dried).

@janeym8398 5 лет назад

Healthy looking hair gets nutrition from the food she eats too.

@marcelj5349 4 года назад

As a minimalist I discovered that less is more. Instead of organizing stuff I'm actually free to really live. Best thing I ever did.

@emward6858 11 месяцев назад

A shining example how we all should be

@PlanetYokoshima 5 лет назад

Can we talked about her fresh-like baby hair? You can see the natural shine, not the same gloss the products do.

@minhhangtranthi2211 4 года назад

Yeah, hope someone or her will tell the secret of natural hair shine.

@fluffynamedkimba 4 года назад

yes. I cant stop looking at the hair!

@carlar8382 4 года назад

A while ago I changed my regular shampoo and coniditiones from de supermarket to ones that are organic and hand made from a local store( plus they are bars so package free) and my hair totally changed, is like its having its own glow and is healthy and not this artificial glam look. I know its sounds strange but i was so amazed when i did the swap

@olivia6063 4 года назад

Can't stop looking at her beautiful hair. So shiny and healthy.

@flip2724 4 года назад

Im dead stop it

@cninusa 7 лет назад

she is beautiful both outside and inside.Good job, Lauren.

@ADCFproductions 4 года назад

@Shaun Whitehead And you too Shaun!

@teenytinytoons 3 года назад

@@ADCFproductions And you too ADCF.

@ADCFproductions 3 года назад

@@teenytinytoons And you Penny!!!

@aimeeboco3618 4 года назад

If more people are like her, the world can become a much better place I know, I just stated the obvious

@skhan0954 Год назад

Extremely problems don't always need extreme solutions, sometimes they can be solved just by changing your habits or perspective.

@meowd2506 7 лет назад

The way she carries herself reminds me of Emma Watson

@mcdwiputri1593 5 лет назад

Lol I think the same too :D I was thinking about she looks similar with someone from Harry Potter movie when I watch the video, and now I know it's Hermione Granger :D

@Julie-jl2kk 5 лет назад

if only the plastic packaging that was meant to be recycled was ACTUALLY recycled

@haleystorm9448 5 лет назад

Julie Kang Even if you recycle your plastics, there is a limit to how many times you can recycle them. For instance, plastic water bottles can only be recycled once or twice before going to the landfill. That is why plastic is not zero waste! :)

@Julie-jl2kk 5 лет назад

@@haleystorm9448 ughh :( yea i've heard that. the only thing i'm kinda managing to do is to not use plastic water bottles (which seem to be the most ridiculous use of plastic right now for me) but still they should be recycled! reuse, recycle, reduce!

@morganbruce8090 4 года назад

They need to be replaced with things that are 100% recyclable like aluminum

@ADCFproductions 4 года назад

@@Julie-jl2kk reducing is really the most important thing about plastic, and replacing it with something else whenever possible.

@christine-tc7gp 3 года назад

Morgan Bruce or glass! I got glass milk the other day 😊

@andybeemdee 2 года назад

This is very timely to hear even 7 years after she spoke. With all the product delivers and protective equipment for the pandemic among other things, we really are generating so much waste. She gave very simple steps and it certainly would do our planet a lot of good to start in our own simple ways. Cheers!

@angelobagnoli Год назад

I consider her a Hero, a Teacher!

@BroccoliRocks 9 лет назад

I still don't believe that homemade personal products can work well, but they must looking at her. She has fantastically shiny hair, great teeth, and an incredible complexion.

@juliaguerrein6242 9 лет назад

BroccoliRocks I have followed her blog for a while and have tried the recipes she puts on her blog. I have found them to work very well, I would suggest you try them! =)

@BroccoliRocks 9 лет назад

Julia Guerrein Thank you.

@YUniverseVideos 9 лет назад

BroccoliRocks I've never seen her blog or anything, but I use a lot of my own home made stuff as well. My teeth aren't that good but that's partly due to me not being aware that I was calcium deficient for about 2 years. I have videos of myself in my channel, but I'd advise you not to look at my early stuff. It's kinda gross to some viewers. I can say with certainty, that natural things that you can make yourself work better than you'd expect.

@islphrs1350 8 лет назад

Yeah, I'd hit it.

@APokeInTheEye 8 лет назад

+BroccoliRocks If you mean homemade cosmetics and stuff like that, then I don't really get why wouldn't you believe they work :D I mean, just because you mass produce something or make it in a factory doesn't make it better. Why would it? It's almost like you wouldn't believe a homemade bread be as good as the ones you buy from the store. Or the milk that you squeeze out of a tit of your cow can "work"/be as good as the one the walmart shelves. I don't get your thinking :D IDK if they say that in english, but where I live there's this saying: "self-made, well made". :D

@coreycj3911 5 лет назад

She glowed seriously, she looks so happy and so passionate about thing she was talking. Its somehow so empowering. I’m seriously trying this.

@feels6233 3 года назад

corey cj it’s called being a rich attractive white girl

@thesavagesbotever9208 2 года назад

@@feels6233 facts^

@marcospina162 2 года назад

@@feels6233 it's called enthusiasm

@oscartu2754 2 года назад

She is doing great job for the earth and herself and that was exactly what I am trying to do recently.

@LuLu-oc4ke 4 года назад

Even baking soda comes in packaging. Yes, some health food stores have bulk items, which you can put into your own containers. But not everything can be purchased that way.

@gabspaints6916 4 года назад

LuLu you can recycle the packaging on baking soda

@emilykoontz7693 3 года назад

Baking soda typically comes in cardboard packaging, which is recyclable and WAY better than buying plastic!

@ederlinerosenberg6813 7 лет назад

I thought she was going to talk about how not to waste your life but...

@transc3nd 7 лет назад

Me too. I thought this video is about living life to the fullest.

@jack2freedom 7 лет назад

ederline rosenberg that's kind of what she is doing, right?

@joemed4564 7 лет назад

EXACTLY !!!!

@louieash7910 6 лет назад

Me too

@marcelinakra8904 6 лет назад

Me too 😂 But her idea is pretty interesting

@CassieVee 8 лет назад

Sometimes I rewatch this video to be reminded of perfection.

@meghmalhaar 6 лет назад

Cassie Vee 😂😂😂👍👍👍👍

@thesqueegee86 6 лет назад

This kind of deifying of her is exactly why people like me feel we need to pointout the flaws in her logic. This is sin-eating, not purity or perfection.

@Jonathan-ru9zl 2 года назад

Anyone doing that is a beautiful human being, like her

@barna_de 4 года назад

Her shampoo is definitely working wonders, look at her hair!!!

@borahai 5 лет назад

Every small effort matters. She was an inspiration for me. Now, I'm on a journey of plastic free n minimalist living. Vegetarian Bamboo toothbrush. DIY toothpaste. DIY creams/scrubs. Plastic packaged soap bars n shampoo bars. Zero plastic straws. Reusable jute bags. Minimalist living. Cruelty free cosmetics. A long way to go to a 'jar of waste in 3 years' .. 💛

@harveyplantharvester1502 5 лет назад

Why vegetarian and not vegan? The dairy and egg industries produce tons of filth and cesspools that drain into all the rivers, lakes and eventually oceans. If you care at all about the suffering of other species, these industries are the cruelest on the planet. So easy to find, drink or make your own plant-milks, yogurts, ice creams and vegan cheese. Go vegan for the planet, the animals and your own health.

@borahai 5 лет назад

@@harveyplantharvester1502 I know. In transition. It's easy to be vegan in developed countries not in developing countries. And every small effort matters whether someone is just a vegetarian or just switched to a bamboo toothbrush.

@miskamysa4323 5 лет назад

Same here :) :)

@Pandalinax3 5 лет назад

Harvey PlantHarvester you shouldn’t bash people for not being perfect at this. You should encourage them to do better. Not everyone will go fully vegan in 1 day. Different diets work for different people. Next time please be more positive, thank you.

@rubyjasmine9451 5 лет назад

@@harveyplantharvester1502 you're the type of person who people steer away from. instead of making them feel bad for not being better, congratulate them on what they ARE doing.

@ujandjaveii3141 8 лет назад

I love how the speaker fought against being at the mercy of manufacturers. In ancient times people got to make whatever they wanted, whether it be a house or a means of transport. Today we are so dependent on shops that we have stopped trying to create anything for ourselves. We have been crippled by the system. It's time to break free!

@thuyinh5264 3 года назад

she really smart and beautiful person. I know the messages from her speech, and I will try to become zero-waste

@mz6367 2 года назад

Brilliant woman and her hair and her skin are shiny and healthy , I am proud of being the 4,000 person comments here !

@WC-PO 9 лет назад

So incredibly inspiring. I don't think I could sustain it to this extreme, but it absolutely makes me want to be more conscious of just how much waste I'm producing. Most of my waste is from cans/boxes of diet soda, and quitting soda alone would eliminate most of my waste. Seems like a small price to pay in the long run, and surely will have health benefits as well. I'm glad I watched this.

@adi45713 8 лет назад

+Space Ghost Lol.. She's an environmental studies grad(freak)... What did you expect?!

@ksauce95 8 лет назад

+Aditya Mohanty shes a 'freak' for caring about the planet that she, you and I share, grow up.

@adi45713 8 лет назад

Kharym J.Rasool Don't read too much into it.. She inspires us all.

@maurajuana 7 лет назад

Space Ghost you commented this a year ago but if you want soda thats more environmentally friendly buy mexican sodas in bulk (literally any soda you know just made in mexico, coca cola, sprite, fanta, and latin american soda- jarritos). theyre all in glass bottles, and they are all made with pure cane sugar as opposed to high fructose corn syrup. some do have plastic labels, but its a good start. i also recommend italian sparkling sodas, you can find them at the world market, world market has alot of eco conscious products

@WC-PO 7 лет назад

maura tiara That's really interesting, thanks for that tip! I've mostly cut down on soda, and I've moved somewhere that's much more recycling-friendly; this TED Talk really stuck with me in a meaningful way. I use reusable bulk bags when I shop now for example, and all the things I should have been doing already. I haven't started making my own shampoos and cleaners yet, but that'll be the next step. :P

@AtheniCuber 8 лет назад

She must be destroying corporate consumerism.

@yosemite2405 8 лет назад

+Athenic Cuber Exactly. We all did fine without it before WWII.

@UltraTitan-Mudra_Quickies 8 лет назад

+Athenic Cuber Good!

@AtheniCuber 8 лет назад

Michael Sawyer This is an English-speaking platform. I want people to understand what I'm saying.

@JesusRamirez-oh6wc 7 лет назад

Athenic Cuber Nope I read on. Daily mail article on her....she runs a business/website where people can purchase her homemade products. She is a greedy lying snob.

@JesusRamirez-oh6wc 7 лет назад

The hypocritical liberal elite ala Al Gore, wan you to reduce your carbon footprint. He's an elite so he does not have to reduce his larger than the average American carbon footprint. You know do as I say not as I do, they wan you plebs to make the sacrifices, so they won't have to.

@traceygraham3848 6 месяцев назад

this is how i spent my youth.. these same values..in the late 70s early 80s...however it was so much easier to do back then...less processed food,less products,less supermarkets, 'fast fashion' didnt exist.also as a child in the '60s...remember very little plastic, food was wrapped in grease proof paper or tinned or 'dried' eg pulses or in a glass jar. we all cooked from scratch, no convenience food...we knitted our own jumpers,we sewed our own quilt covers,curtains,clothes etc very different way of life to today's 'convenience ' lifestyle

@GauravKumar-ri4en 2 года назад

Never ever think about life is waste of things. It has a full of energetic resources whichever we get.

@serenestory 8 лет назад

She's so beautiful

@Gittemary 9 лет назад

She is such an amazing woman!

@keysegui 6 лет назад

Gittemary Johansen *woman there is only one of her

@tictacsonthefloor1958 6 лет назад

Kierstin's adventures thank you

@SanjayKumar-rb5rx 6 лет назад

Gittemary Johansen you too

@MissAshely1 6 лет назад

she looks like melinda gates ;)

@Matelong 6 лет назад

You're right. She speaks like 1000 WOMEN.

@stanzin6276 2 года назад

Here goes few of my tips: Bamboo toothbrush Shampoo and conditioner bars Wooden comb Menstrual cups Steel straw Non plastic disposable glasses and plates Coconut scrub for dishwashing Cloth bags for shopping Steel water bottles I must also say that we must carry these in our bags for its better use and to inspire people to do so.

@franciscalopezhidalgo5224 3 года назад

Thanks Lauren is very important for me and all Environmental.

@aribunmiah2505 6 лет назад

Everybody needs to be like Lauren for the sake of the future generation who deserve to live in a Environmentally clean world.

@ok-kv3ml 4 года назад

@Lgge Gee what? That literally goes back into the earth.

@ok-kv3ml 4 года назад

@Lgge Gee no it doesnt. Zero Waste: The conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health. Natural processes such as peeing, pooping, and farting won't harm our health or the enviorment.

@ButterflyG1rl 8 лет назад

We need more bulk shops in the UK and not just london

@lsamoa 7 лет назад

Hear hear

@The0nlyProdigy 7 лет назад

Ugh so true. Everything in our supermarkets are covered in plastic :(

@Zodiak34 7 лет назад

same in canada. We have a few in Montreal and their number is growing, but theyre all in the most expensive spot of the city, so its not really cheaper

@erinchung3094 7 лет назад

Same in Hong kong

@anjali.vishwakarma1 7 лет назад

We need bulk shops everywhere!

@thisuserleft.29 2 года назад

Her hair looks so good

@erandiherath3230 3 года назад

We all should be adopted to this zero waste life to make the world a better place. I'm trying to do my best.

@niory 9 лет назад

She is so pretty and sweet, she can talk about anything and i will listen to her :) and i am a girl :D good luck boys

@aidan1030 8 лет назад

sara meachel Guy says: No boys allowed shes very angelic. I call her master I could not feel desire for her but only the greatest love, very ineffable woman.

@niory 8 лет назад

toter vonzua yes so true ! she bring something very good and human out of me too :)

@TheThreatenedSwan 8 лет назад

Haha, ok

@dena180 7 лет назад

you got me

@romanaaktar1322 5 лет назад

Her hair and skin show that she not only living no waste life but also a healthy one 😍

@abuzarov 3 года назад

It shows that she uses tons of hot water thus producing tons of co2.

@BrankoPro1 2 года назад

@@abuzarov or maybe she just washes her face and drink water ??????????

@hoctienganhcungmiley6124 2 года назад

I don't think 💭 so

@RalucaTarcea 3 года назад

To each their own. It’s her choice, but these are things we are not all willing to give up in our life

@_oh_lavender2578 3 года назад

oh gosh never thought bout staff like that but after watching this gorgeous girl im starting zero waste lifestyle 4 her :DDDD

@aheebakhan9563 5 лет назад

Well,the way of presenting her speech was fascinating and secondly she look's like she tends to really take some serious care of herself!!!👍👍👍

@userthe1610 4 года назад

Yup, all that hair spray really makes her shine in the spotlight.

@abhishekanshuwali3808 3 года назад

@@userthe1610 hair spray You really think that it's hair spray??🙂

@perfectlyimperfect1914 7 лет назад

Lauren , Mother Earth prouds on you...

@ayeshaanwaar3903 Год назад

Living in Alignment with My Values 🙏✌️

@SW-fi5sk 2 года назад

Thank her. I’ll try waste zero little by little, as much as possible, with my kids from today.

@btssuejibae8130 7 лет назад

I really want to become an environmental scientist ahh this video is so inspiring

@darannison 8 лет назад

This woman is my hero.

@shiyangwang5681 4 года назад

If that makes rightfully happy and satisfied, it's all right.....even though it is based on wasting something else more important....

@tanja873 4 года назад

This was truly inspiring! I do not think a ZERO waste lifestyle is possible for everyone as some don't have access to bulk stores, but you can reduce your waste soooo much if you want to and I think that's what we must all try. Because if humans continue to pollute our earth and emit co2 like we do, future generations won't have a planet to live on

@Stella-fc9xn 8 лет назад

she looks so good... She's such a natural beaty. I can see her wearing minimal makeup. And she really cool. I guess it's not an easy way to live but it's really environmently friendly.

@akashkatla47 5 лет назад

She’s glowing like morning sunshine. Honest and pure. ☺️

@SAM-gy7ep Год назад

Thank You For Sharing ❤️

@MissNussiXD 4 года назад

The Wasteful Truth About Lauren Singer - Robert Tolppi

@BB-lg4nn 7 лет назад

I've read Parts of mari kondo's books and this video reminded me of it. The girl isn't saying we have to reduce trash by a hundred percent , but we shouldn't be wasting so much trash in general. I have become very minimalistic after reading kondo's book and being simplistic like the girl said can really change your life. I don't buy a lot of stuff anymore and I save tons of money. I also see the important things instead of the unimportant things. Changing your life for the better does NOT mean getting rid of a lot, it just means changing some things so things are easier to do and life doesn't get so hectic.

@esong9604 9 лет назад

Amen to everything she said. Even if it is less than ideal for many (the way she does things), everyone should start somewhere and do what they can do leave less trash before they leave this earth. Thanks for the video. I am inspired.

@juliatravassos8003 4 года назад

she's just amazing

@ADCFproductions 4 года назад

wowzers, she is definitely something else! loved the talk!!!

@Fjerid 8 лет назад

She looks gorgeous!

@Mondballer_00 5 лет назад

Been constantly looking to her amazing hair, wow!

@userthe1610 4 года назад

I wonder which brand of hair spray she uses.

@sloth1021 4 года назад

That’s the look of natural hair shampoo

@ravikumarvines 4 года назад

@@userthe1610 Hahaha lol

@Lifeofchims 2 года назад

Lol same

@nurs906f3 3 года назад

Kalau saja ada banyak orang yg punya pemikiran seperti ini, gak usah sampe zero waste deehh...cukup bawa kantong belanja sendiri, atau mengurangi belanja makanan yg pake plastik, pasti bumi akan lebih indah

@alinafareed4535 3 года назад

Plastic should be ban she is such an amazing, awesome, cool and inspirational lady

@salmadita30 5 лет назад

THIS GURRRLLL💯💯💯 i want to be like her one day, and i’ll try to reduce plastic in my life. thank you

@bikashranjansabar7319 5 лет назад

One day or day one

@jaelynnmusser5206 4 года назад

@tanxiao7562 7 лет назад

I am Taiwanese, I feel so guilty everytime I bought something with overpackaged ,it is very important to have a good package and good presentation for goods in Taiwan inorder to make customer buy products, if the package is not good people don't want to buy, because people think the boss doesn't care about customer. it's horrible how much plastic we Taiwanese throw away everyday. but it is so competitive to do business in Taiwan, so the boss doesn't want to reduce product package. now I start bringing my own water bottle to cafe and reduce paper cup waste. I think if we people in Asia don't do something to stop this wasting resources in Asia, someday Earth would be destroyed by Asian.

@kelsey8404 7 лет назад

張添湖 ikr.. im taiwanese too :/

@mrknowmyself 6 лет назад

korean companies are producing biodegradable plastics no offense, but i hope u dont generalize all ASIANS.

@user-gi2mn5yf5j 5 лет назад

Big business practices mostly everywhere is the reason, not just u!

@yx2578 5 лет назад

agree with the overpackaged products. many of the biscuits are packed in a over sized box then there’ll be a plastic tray that fills the whole box and each biscuit is individually wrap. gets annoying when im hungry and just want to eat some junk food.

@hopesands2381 5 лет назад

These changes start with you as a customer. If more people ask for less packaging the producer will understand that's what's in demand.

@ankansaha801 4 года назад

Amazing personality and confidence :)

@jamshidnikkerdar2074 2 года назад

That's wonderful ❤

@alisarose888 8 лет назад

It is a great idea to stock up on re-useable bamboo utensils, straws, tin containers, etc, to help avoid single-use plastic. But it is important to note that all produce and bulk items from the grocery store are shipped in plastic, so buying from grocery stores and restaurants indirectly supports tons of plastic (and food) waste. The true way to live Zero Waste is to farm your own food, live from the land, and in community.

@phatnguyentan7583 6 лет назад

Ali bnsa Rose nhạc

@sandracarli1110 8 лет назад

Baking soda is good to brush one's teeth but not on a daily basis. Maybe once a month or so. It is very useful as a deodorant too. Just apply a little bit of it on the wet skin.

@plasticaca8390 7 лет назад

I have been doing it for ages. Important is to wash it very good afterwards.

@PaulJoshi 4 года назад

That was amazing! Truly inspired... 👍🏻👍🏻

@dimitrikolotauri6622 4 года назад

The last words though 💙

@CoockiexAngel 8 лет назад

This is impossible when you live with 5 other ppl, who don't approach this kind of lifestyle. I really like the idea, so maybe Ill try when I'm on my own.

@alittlebitofpriya 8 лет назад

she mentioned that woman whose family, comprising of two young kids...lived a zero waste lifestyle. you could use that for reference :))

@GoldenPuppy1O1 8 лет назад

You could start zero waste now, tell your roommates about it. And if they're interested, then yay! If not, you can just do it yourself

@ML-mi1oc 7 лет назад

My family is not zero waste, but I started reducing my own waste, and slowly my family started adopting some of my ideas. I am significantly more into it, but there is less waste overall being produced in my house. So don't be afraid to start on your own, it is still making a difference and you may inspire these other people to change a few things too.