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12 Zero-Waste Bathroom Swaps
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Күн бұрынWhether if it's your New Year's Resolution to be more environmentally friendly or not, these zero-waste swaps are easy to make, and great for the world!
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The female menstrual cup is contrasted with six tampons in the applicators.
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Turquoise menstrual cup on purple background. Concept zero waste living, savings, minimalism, these days. Feminine hygiene product, flat lay, copy space. Horizontal
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Dead Seagull Washed Up On The Beach Surrounded By Waste Plastic
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Colored Soap Bars
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Productos de higiene personal
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Plastic pollution of the Earth's environment. Used old plastic bottles, bags, disposable razors, toothbrushes
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Garbage floating on the river.
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Water In Drain
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different handmade soaps
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Conveyor of liquid soap at the chemical plant
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Garbage Dump. Hungry Gulls are Looking for Food among the Waste
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Waste sorting. Home compost barrel
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Liquid detergent on automated production line. Machinery for bottling
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View of the wall of a bamboo forest in Asia.
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Beautiful Dense Bamboo Forest with Leaves and Sun Shining Through the Tree Tops.
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It's small but holds a lot of weight
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woman use deodorant armpit
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Woman dry brushing her shoulder and necks
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Menstrual cups. Zero Waste Periods. Plastic menstrual hygiene products packaging, pads and tampons
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Close up of woman hands holding menstrual cup. Women's health and zero waste concept
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Waste Hill
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Female Shopping for Tissues in a Supermarket
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3 жыл бұрын
I’m so happy I got to share these tips! Thank you for having me ❤️
@joybansal4286 3 жыл бұрын
Other than mentrual cup, steel razor and cotton towel, all other options are more expensive, not everyone can afford these.
@amarmendiratta8183 3 жыл бұрын
@@joybansal4286 I'd a one time investment
@jshu-_- 3 жыл бұрын
These were so well thought out!
@shikusigma1668 3 жыл бұрын
Mabey you can help....i tried a lot of sizes... everyone hurts and they dont open. I tried to turn, but nothing helped. What do I wrong?
@mlastname7607 3 жыл бұрын
You can even drink from the cup
@surabhivardam8455 3 жыл бұрын
As a dentist, my tip is to ditch a mouthwash and use warm salt water.. trust me it works.. it works so much better and it won't stain your teeth.
@ihatenfts501 3 жыл бұрын
Mouthwash started out as bathroom cleaning products anyway, so I get how it probably works less well than salt water
@squarecrayon 3 жыл бұрын
thank you for this tip! i'll be trying it!
@Serena-or7sl 3 жыл бұрын
What's the principle behind it? I guess it aids with salivation :)
@surabhivardam8455 3 жыл бұрын
@@Serena-or7sl warm water promotes angiogenesis, more blood flow will always make the tissue healthy and salt in many ways can act as an antibacterial agent. It won't be as effective if a person is suffering from periodontitis or other gum diseases, but its excellent for daily use. Remember warm water. Warm being the key word.
@aliyahblidner 3 жыл бұрын
mouthwash hurts too much
@lechugsrevenge 3 жыл бұрын
Menstrual cups were a total game changer for me!
@LilacsAdore 3 жыл бұрын
They're a must have for heavy flow girls like me, safer than tampons, and less bulky than pads.
@icecreamlover4992 3 жыл бұрын
I’m really scared of them
@LilacsAdore 3 жыл бұрын
@@icecreamlover4992 What are you afraid of? They're safer than tampons because there is no risk of getting toxic shock syndrome.
@highpriestess3947 3 жыл бұрын
Sameee I wish I had knew about them sooner
@ellenkuang8853 3 жыл бұрын
I was considering a menstrual cup until I went on birth control to manage my cramps. Side effect of birth control was my 7 day heavy flow turning into a 3 day trickle, legit to where all I just do is hand wash it off my normal underwear. If I hadn't gone on birth control, for sure woulda gone with menstrual cup.
@ellabookhunter 3 жыл бұрын
I feel it’s important to use what you have and then start making changes bc you don’t wanna just waste everything you bought bc that’s not sustainable
@MargrietVP 3 жыл бұрын
Yes yes yes! Totally agree.
@ellabookhunter 3 жыл бұрын
@@MargrietVP yayy! Im actually in the process of doing that myself rn that’s why i mentioned it 😅
@alanna6034 3 жыл бұрын
@@ellabookhunter Yes and I’m going through that process now as well!
@SuperLiesZ 3 жыл бұрын
Haha yes, on some days I struggle so much with my cup so then it's good to still have your tampons on hand. So it's okay if you are making the change already. And if you still have some supplies for "emergencies". I get your point if you would have a lot of boxes full of supplies😂
@liza._.5614 3 жыл бұрын
ofc! it’s just when you run out try to buy something a lil more eco friendly (if u want)
@SpiralBreeze 3 жыл бұрын
Do people really not know what bars of soap are? You’re speaking about them like they’re a novelty. Liquid soap is expensive as hell, I’ve always used bars of soap!
@RocketNinjaSlap 3 жыл бұрын
I think it's because a lot of zero waste influencers go at it from a bougie rich people angle where of COURSE you should buy liquid bulk soap and no other option occurs to them, so the obvious option never gets presented as one. Or at least not one that fits the ~zero waste aesthetic~
@Wally_Darling1960 3 жыл бұрын
Dollar stores sell them?
@gshsgsfruwfhr5709 3 жыл бұрын
@@RocketNinjaSlap She did mention buying liquid products in bulk but it isn't accessible to all. It wasn't available to me until I moved to a larger city
@gshsgsfruwfhr5709 3 жыл бұрын
A lot of under 25-30 year olds are not used to using anything other than liquid body wash and hand soap. Once antibacterial everything became popular bar soap went by the wayside
@jurnalannisa 3 жыл бұрын
Me too❤️
@trtotally 3 жыл бұрын
Most people must switch to using bidet or tabo (I am a Filipino). Seriously, why would you use dry toilet paper in your bum? 😆 Poo sticks sometimes ya know. There is soap to clean the hands and the bum is the cleanest as well.
@Jojo-kl6tx 3 жыл бұрын
Haha idk, it really is a cultural thing I guess? I gotta admit I don't really like the thought of a bidet either, but I'm trying to get more comfortable with it
@maxlynx3911 3 жыл бұрын
It's seriously a life changer .I was never exposed to it as a child and after I started dating my Egyptian boyfriend he showed me a whole new world.
@jyothipriyaj 3 жыл бұрын
or go Indian style just use water
@trtotally 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, using bidet and soap is sustainable and more efficient.
@zers_148 3 жыл бұрын
Americans: TOILET PAPER CRISIS Pinoys: *Tabo*
@moonwalker794 3 жыл бұрын
I can agree on the safety razor, menstrual switches, getting a bidet, toothbrush etc but please don't preach the diy skincare I did that for two years and it nearly destroyed my skin everything is a chemical even water so please stop with saying chemicals. Those products are specifically formulated using safe levels of "chemicals". Essential oils/natural products are known for causing horrible skin reactions so please stop saying they are better
@Serena-or7sl 3 жыл бұрын
diy skincare is very very easy to get wrong, especially the moment you start adding preservatives and essential oils. I'm sorry this happened to you, I hope your skin is healing. Some forms of "safe" diy exists, it's using small amounts of pure, unscented oil instead of cream after a bath / shower (and never before sun exposition). Think about olive oil, or coconut oil. It doesn't work for everything or everybody but it's an easily available alternative for people that might not have access to other unscented / ecological products. Not all natural products are harmful, but a lot of products are sold without "warning labels" and then yes, they become dangerous.
@moonwalker794 3 жыл бұрын
@@Serena-or7sl skin is getting much better but I'm not super sure these wrinkles will go away without a trip to the dermatologist 😖 yeah I continue to use oils for my hair as I've had bad experiences with body oils and essential oils are staying away only to be used for the diffuser to make my room smell good. Occasionally I'll put a few drops in with my laundry, but.....I have very resilient skin considering how much damage I inflicted with diy nonsense 😑
@JazzM1357 3 жыл бұрын
Essential oils and diy skincare is a HUGE no no! Just find company who will get eco friendly packaging. Ether way the other things are huge impact.
@fjp9 3 жыл бұрын
@@Serena-or7sl jojoba oil is good for skin and cuticles/nails also. maybe not for everybody but for lots.
@zweks 3 жыл бұрын
@@fjp9 jojoba oil is different from essential oils, essential oils tend to be more concentrated per se, they're also awful for skin and non digestible
@drunkadora7980 3 жыл бұрын
I have bars that are triple use. Shampoo, Conditioner, & Body Soap all in one. I live in south India and apparently these multi-use-soaps were made here. They’re already eco friendly in both packaging and ingredients, so I love them. They smell absolutely amazing as well. I live wayyyyyy down in the south, but when I went on a small road trip to Thekaddy, that’s where I found them. To anyone who’s in the area, hope this helps.
@aditilalit2155 3 жыл бұрын
Are those the ones that come in the round wooden packaging? I remember buying one when I was traveling in Kerala.
@drunkadora7980 3 жыл бұрын
@@aditilalit2155 yesss I was wondering how to explain them
@vineetamendiratta5121 3 жыл бұрын
Which company
@aditilalit2155 3 жыл бұрын
@@drunkadora7980 do you have any idea where I could find them online?
@Ken.Kaleidoscope 3 жыл бұрын
I wish more people would take the time and extra bucks to do this
@sam2866 3 жыл бұрын
Well a little bit of extra buck is alright but if you come from country for example like indonesia, it's not just cost a little extra, a lot actually. It's also hard to get, the only thing that you can easily get access here (what mentioned in video) is electric toothbrush, menstrual cup, towel, reusable razor, soap bar, and tissue made of bamboo
@genevievehenderson9045 3 жыл бұрын
if you are trying to make your content accessible you should consider captioning your content :)
@asha5548 3 жыл бұрын
@Vraj Patel Not good ones though, so closed captions should be used.
@rmg468 3 жыл бұрын
so sorry for the delay! Captions are in now!
@citrus7745 3 жыл бұрын
@@josephineluis4701 no ones trying to make anyone feel bad. people who may have disabilities just want accurate captions so they can enjoy the content too, and thats why viewers can also add captions in their own language. its not to guilt, but to share the content. the captions youtube gives arent always anywhere close to being accurate so its better for a viewer to add them than to just not have any added captions at all. youtube wouldn't have allowed an option for viewers to add their own captions if they didn't want people to spread the inclusivity.
@kikilala9371 3 жыл бұрын
@@josephineluis4701 "Stop making presumptions" you should take on your own advice and stop seeing people making helpfull suggestions that increases inclusivity and makes the video so much better for a lot of people. You're the one that thinks negatively of this comment and assuming that they made it to make others feel bad..... Stop looking from an ableist viewpoint and be more aware that captions are a need too for huge number of viewers.
@dejab8667 3 жыл бұрын
yes! sometimes the captions make absolutely no sense 😭✋
@katya3805 3 жыл бұрын
Also you can use a natural loufa, or even just the soap directly. My dermatologist told me to not use loufas cause they're too rough on the skin.
@BabyLove1D 3 жыл бұрын
I use a reusable exfoliating bathing net, and then a regular gentle washcloth. I wash these with my towels and they’ve lasted me for so long.
@vineetamendiratta5121 3 жыл бұрын
In India we take the bar in our hand rub it and put the soap on body. Thanks for pointing out
@Allinmyworld 3 жыл бұрын
You're only supposed to use a plastic loofah for a month?!? oh that's wild lol i've been using the same one for years ewww lol
@nikitawoslan 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly.. I've been using the same one for so long.. it still looks like new so i havent thrown it away
@clownvibes 3 жыл бұрын
Y'all should know those are perfect bacterial breeding grounds because they have so many layers and are constantly getting damp while picking up dirt from your body. Definitely try looking for better options like washcloths as mentioned in the video because I can imagine buying new loofahs every single month can get pricey.
@CherryFlower24 3 жыл бұрын
@@clownvibes I let them sit in vinegar each month. I think it does the job of killing bacteria
@aang3267 3 жыл бұрын
Sooo much mold can get inside. Cut open your old loofa, since so much water gets in and people keep their loofas in their shower, they never get enough time to dry off so mold grows inside. Get yourself a wash cloth!
@attomicchicken 3 жыл бұрын
@@clownvibes People don't wash their loofah in the washing machine?
@anna1417 3 жыл бұрын
I love all the suggestions, unfortunately for me there is a 'but': often these products are more expensive, and yes, I want to help the environment but is not always affordable. ☹️
@carameloromerobakker6078 3 жыл бұрын
even if you just switch over to bars of soap and, if you have a period and your body allows it, a menstrual cup, like the previous comment said,(because they are, in my opinion, they are the most cost effective menstruation product. I have one and the only additional purchase I've had to. make is buying a small thing(20pack) of panty liners maybe every 7 months ) would help make a difference, a small one but a difference all the same
@WeiYinChan 3 жыл бұрын
A lot of these are actually cheaper if you looms t how long they last, there are also cheap generic version for every branded zero waste product
@anna1417 3 жыл бұрын
@@WeiYinChan @Caramelo Romero Bakker @Mirae Soo I was thinking on the Bamboo brushes. Tooth brushes and bath brushes, the last one I bought cost 60% more than a plastic one... And they last the same. ☹️ So, for the things I have in my mind and the country I live in, some of these products are more expensive and as I said before, not always affordable. 🙋🏻♀️
@doyouhearthepeoplesing2 3 жыл бұрын
@Mirae Soo pads arent expensive i get a packet of 18 for less than a pound
@tuannemony8973 3 жыл бұрын
Menstrual cups, menstrual panties, safety razors, and wash cloths are expensive up front but after using them for some time, you save money. For the deodorant I use milk of magnesia. The bottle is still plastic, but you can get a bigger and cheaper bottle. For the toothpaste I try to use less than a pea-sized drop. I don't use mouthwash. The rest I just go for regular stuff because it is cheaper. For the hand soap and body wash I just use regular bar soaps.
@lauracoughlin2336 3 жыл бұрын
I sporadically share zero waste stuff to my Facebook friends with not much engagement. I shared this expressing how I do all of these swaps if anyone has questions and got so many responses, questions and general engagement! More of these for like laundry, kitchen, cleaning, beauty, on the go, etc. Would be great!
@the_dino_nuggie7468 3 жыл бұрын
Hello people in the comments have a nice day
@StudioFloppaStoppa 3 жыл бұрын
You too! :)
@ellentran96 3 жыл бұрын
Have a great weekend, Sophia! 💕
@the_dino_nuggie7468 3 жыл бұрын
@@ellentran96 you too
@browneyedmay 3 жыл бұрын
You too 💜
@Allinmyworld 3 жыл бұрын
Have a nice day!
@bittertea 3 жыл бұрын
I really like Jhanneu channel about zero waste. She is very chill and talks products or options that other channels don't talk about. I really like her video of the different Zero Waste shops in LA and I went to Sustain LA because of her. She is also budget conscious which nice. :)
@nightshadekelly 3 жыл бұрын
75% of things you recycle still end up in landfills because recycling plants only use a limit amount of of what their giving and still send stuff to landfills
@HannahJulie33 3 жыл бұрын
I really tried to make a lot of eco changes in 2020 and so far I use refillable deodorant, thinx, reusable cotton rounds, bars of soap and refillable bath foam. I’m yet to try a safety razor as it does make me nervous! I also am yet to find a shampoo bar that suits my hair but will keep trying 😊
@emmadawnam 3 жыл бұрын
I've done more damage to my legs with a cheap plastic razor than a safety razor. Highly recommend them😊
@lindykeys 3 жыл бұрын
I’m trying viori shampoo and conditioner bars soon. I think you should check them out :) they are a cruelty free and vegan and clean company and zero waste.
@lechugsrevenge 3 жыл бұрын
So cool! Keep going 😊
@marcya4428 3 жыл бұрын
@@lindykeys I'm not a fan of viori bc they stole the concept and materials from a chinese tribe and barely give any money back to them while using them as a main selling point :((
@lechugsrevenge 3 жыл бұрын
@lixx lizards I'm not sure if it's available in your country but I really like the Greendoor conditioner bar. It took me three washes to figure out how to use it correctly but now I love it :)
@rarafarara 3 жыл бұрын
Istg menstrual cups are the best thing that ever happened to me. I dont have to feel or think abt it. BUT it's super important to check how low your cervix is I think a lot of ppl dont know how important that is. AND since Im allergic to store bought deodorant, I use Alum Stone spray, it works for me since i work inside so i think its worth a try. ♡
@alyssaalcantara6739 3 жыл бұрын
I love watching videos like this about sustainability. We only have 1 planet and we need to do our best to reduce as much waste as possible. Excess waste has already shown detrimental environmental effects.
@lindsaylavender9110 3 жыл бұрын
My family has always used wash clothes over lufahs. It’s just a cheaper alternative and I never thought of it being zero waste so that’s a plus!
@staaarshineee 3 жыл бұрын
Or you could just use your hands. Nobody I know uses washcloths or loofahs, maybe it's an American thing?
@lindsaylavender9110 3 жыл бұрын
@@staaarshineee I’m American and I wouldn’t be surprised if it it. Hands work just as well!
@Maverickgouda 3 жыл бұрын
I think so. I remember someone vacationed in another country (Italy) and she mentioned that there were no washcloths
@ameliapc3943 3 жыл бұрын
I call bar body wash: soap. As in a bar of soap. Using a bar of soap is normal. People didn't just invent it, it's been a thing for a pretty long time.
@mynameislg8549 3 жыл бұрын
I know, right? It’s nothing fancy but it’s only recently that body wash/shower gel became the norm! I use bars of soap all the time, I have one liquid “oil” body wash because in the winter my skin dries out a lot, but otherwise - bar of soap!
@JaninaStormborn 3 жыл бұрын
Body wash in bar form is not necessarily soap, though. My skin is too dry for normal soap bars. So use soap-less (hand-) wash bars.
@biaastrzyga4831 3 жыл бұрын
@@JaninaStormborn exactly, unfortunatelly soap is not very good for human skin due to it's pH, but there are more and more soap-less body wash bars made like the shampoo bars, based on mild surfactants :)
@Serena-or7sl 3 жыл бұрын
@@JaninaStormborn The trick is to use very little soap. I shower everyday but I don't put soap all over my skin everyday, only on the "smelly" areas. Never had a problem with that, skin is less dry and soap lasts a long time.
@Serena-or7sl 3 жыл бұрын
@@biaastrzyga4831 Please check that your soap-less body wash is not harmful to the environment. These kind of "fake" soap bar tend to be a bit more harmful to the environment than standard soap. (also, I never ever feel clean when using them. soap is a totally different thing.)
@jacquesd.k.812 3 жыл бұрын
Refillable silk floss is soooo expensive and hard to find. Wish there was a washable reusable floss option.
@crispypaintbrush1958 3 жыл бұрын
Do you tho🤔 That's just nasty.
@rekatoth9931 3 жыл бұрын
I started using a shampoo bar, I have shoulder length hair. It took me about 6 months to use up, and it's not the bigger kind. I wash my hair every 3 days.
@Maverickgouda 3 жыл бұрын
Sweet! Just when i was wishing there were more plastic-free deodorants, here you come dropping gems. I’ve tried deodorants in jars and Aromaco by lush, but truth is I quite like the push-up style. Got to a place where I was hoarding the old ones I didn’t know what to do with when I found out plastic recycling is a lie. Would also appreciate if more consumables came in larger sizes! Buying deodorant 2 oz at a time is fine when trying it out, but when Im committed to a product, I’d be willing to buy some of these things on a semiannual basis, cutting down on the waste that comes with smaller sizes
@leahsheppard2153 3 жыл бұрын
I especially liked the toothpaste and mouthwash tabs and the bars of shampoo and conditioner, I found them so interesting. Also, if you consider how much liquid is sitting in containers as opposed to being cycled through nature, from mouthwash to shampoos to juice, aquariums, fish tanks, pools, etc, this is a great way to reduce the amount of water that is being removed from the environment. I hope more products will be able to be sold as solids that can be activated with water because it's a lot less wasteful to just add the water to the product when it's needed than to have liquid sitting in containers just waiting to be used.
@sustainablebrowngirl5207 3 жыл бұрын
It's great to see a sustainable brown girl sharing these awesome zero waste tips! 💚
@bakedslow2530 3 жыл бұрын
I'm slowly getting onto the zero waste train just ordered period panties a safety razor n some straws every pay I'm slowly making more zero waste changes and trying to get my friends and family to do the same 🙂 You've given me so many new ideas thank you !!
@sarahmeadows9441 3 жыл бұрын
The speaker is a natural beauty. Lucky woman.
@jermainechan8477 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Kept thinking what a beautiful person she is.
@melm.c.8562 3 жыл бұрын
Bambu toilet paper. I laugh so hard. That is something unthinkable in my country. Also those sustainable shops are a nah. There are some but located in hipster-land on super expensive areas of the city. Everything sounds grate, but some of us cant even have access to this products.
@rebeccametcalf3182 3 жыл бұрын
Just do what you can! I agree that a lot of these things aren’t accessible but just do what you can and if you have a lower waste option just go with that x
@lulu486 3 жыл бұрын
Do what you can! However, can’t you shop online?
@fjp9 3 жыл бұрын
@@lulu486 not ever country has access to things easily even through the internet.
@Bazziness 3 жыл бұрын
How about. Just use water?
@anamariamalo 3 жыл бұрын
Menstrual cups are the best. The rotten smell of a pad that's been with you for hours is gone forever. I'm totally never switching back. I just wish I had known sooner.
@sophiekruse6504 3 жыл бұрын
I ordered one yesterday!! I know it sounds weird but I am so excited to try it!!
@brooklynryman3474 3 жыл бұрын
Do you just stick it in how would you do it? 😂
@anamariamalo 3 жыл бұрын
@@brooklynryman3474 Well, yes. I'd recommend you to watch KZfaq videos for tips & tricks. I followed my cup's instruction manual and watched a couple videos.
@gabbyjones3758 3 жыл бұрын
I personally love it. With tampons, they always felt like I had an itch I couldn’t scratch when I used one (TMI, I know). And pads literally felt like a diaper. But I barely feel it when I have the cup in. And it don’t have to go to the store like I did every time I ran out of pads or tampons (rather spend the $25 to $35, compared to the about $250 to $350 I would spend on tampons in a 5 to 10 year time; especially since I have a heavy flow).
@reinasequeira3214 3 жыл бұрын
I recently bought 1 but am having probs with it..... Its not opening inside of me😩😩
@nefarious69poopi 3 жыл бұрын
Menstrual cups are comfortable and last you ages! I've had mine for 3 years now, and I got a cheap, unbranded one on ebay. It gets discoloured over time, so don't worry about that.
@littlelimabean7130 3 жыл бұрын
The single best way to help our environment is going vegan. I live with my family but once I graduate and move out I plan to be as low waste as I can.
@SM-sh9dt 3 жыл бұрын
I am exactly in the same situation. Hope everything will be cool one day.
@foxwithsocks47 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! This is so overlooked!
@yeppueda9028 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, me too.
@arsildarouiche892 3 жыл бұрын
I can't wait till I move out and properly become zero waste
@virtuevelour5106 3 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@vineetamendiratta5121 3 жыл бұрын
In India, we use a 'toilet' hand shower insted of toilet paper. Proud
@efflorescentcrystal 3 жыл бұрын
People in the western call it a bidet
@snowballsolis 3 жыл бұрын
I would love to know the product names and where to purchase them, much appreciated! 🧡
@delmothurifera6175 3 жыл бұрын
Alternative for the floss, buy a waterpick. Like the electric toothbrush, it's plastic but it's a single buy and lasts for years.
@michelledang6834 3 жыл бұрын
A Waterpik isn't meant to serve as a substitute for floss though. It's meant to be used in addition to floss
@laneyperkins840 3 жыл бұрын
I have had the same water pick for over 5 years
@lyzettemaguigad2828 3 жыл бұрын
@@michelledang6834 yes. I agree. Dental hygienist over here, and water flossers are definitely not to replace string flossers.
@fallacyiver 3 жыл бұрын
hey I just wanna point out that menstrual cups aren't safe for anyone with an iud because the suction when pulling it out could move the iud (which not only hurts, but also sucks to get put back)
@GarouLady 3 жыл бұрын
I didn't care for the toothtabs. I get Tooth powder for brushing my teeth. I use The Dirt cinnamon orange that comes in two sizes, one has a plastic top and the other is a flip top glass jar-let.
@juani2012 3 жыл бұрын
I love my menstrual cup/period underwear. It's definitely made my period a lot easier to manage & go about my day.
@lXlxthedoorxlXl 3 жыл бұрын
me too. I use the same combination.
@AngeliqueFelice 3 жыл бұрын
I made the switch to a Saylux cloth from asian supermarkets, and THAT was a gamechanger. It's quick drying, easy to travel with, it's exfoliating, and it lathers your bar soap too
@mimaw69 3 жыл бұрын
It's kind of the same as what you use, but sewn to each other. So much easier! You can put your hand in it.
@laulutar 3 жыл бұрын
I usually use a shower mitt I knit myself from a cotton-linen or a hamam style shower mitt. Regular washcloths aren't exfoliating enough for me most of the time.
@twynall 3 жыл бұрын
I have a menstrual cup with a valve and it is LIFE CHANGING!
@fjp9 3 жыл бұрын
what brand do you use and where did you get it?
@twynall 3 жыл бұрын
@@fjp9 I got mine from Amazon. It's called "AIWO Soft Menstrual Cup - Sterilized Pack - Unique Discharge Valve" and I love it! I've had it for over a year.
@fjp9 3 жыл бұрын
@@twynall thanks. any issues with it or words of advice for easy use, etc?
@twynall 3 жыл бұрын
@@fjp9 No issues, I boil it when I finish using it. I usually leave it in all day, just using the valve to empty it, and then take it out and rinse it off while I'm in the shower before bed. I put it back in while I'm still in the shower too. If you've used a cup before it'll pretty much be the same, the only thing that was different for me is that the stem of the cup was a little long and you can't cut it shorter like you can on a normal cup because of the valve, but I got used to it really fast and couldn't feel it after a few minutes. If you've never used a cup before it can take some practice putting it in and making sure you've got a good seal. I usually still wear a liner during the day and a pad at night. I hope it works for you!
@bronazlin4955 3 жыл бұрын
Yay just found you,what a charming bird you are and I'm so pleased your so open hearted and inclusive! Such a important and beautiful trait!! 😊
@KW-up2ox 3 жыл бұрын
Yessssss Jhanneu!!! ✨🙌🏾✨ I follow you on IG! 👏🏾Come 👏🏾thru with that Black sustainable brilliance! 💗
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the love ❤️
@painratio 3 жыл бұрын
wow, a zero waste video that's actually informative, and not condescending and trying to market some product keep up the great work !
@ocean4854 3 жыл бұрын
if you like loofas you can use natural loofahs that come from the fibers of a loofah fruit you can buy them on amazon and small soap businesses on Esty etc.
@shadowstar5111 3 жыл бұрын
I am planning to switch out my pads to the cups and get the shampoo bars and body wash as its less waste and tbh the bars look beautiful
@kyrellfly 3 жыл бұрын
I've started my zero waste store when I've stopped using straws and then switched my toothbrush to bamboo. 😊 Thank you, these are really helpful tips, and I'll try implement some where I'm from.
@ShannonTheMojito 3 жыл бұрын
You sold me on a lot of this stuff!
@oncomingood1740 3 жыл бұрын
Well, the ultimate way to reduce trash is to get ride of the toilet paper, at least at home. Washcloth + soap = it's cleaner than use the toilet paper. If you have dirt on you, you wash yourself. You don't take a piece of paper to spread it on you. But strangely we don't apply the same logic to our butt. There are a lot of country in the middle-east which use water to clean those parts. Of course, you have to kept some toilet paper when you have guest. One thing I don’t see in this video : cotton swab. Japanese have a ritual which is called Mimikaki with some earspoon/ear cure (don’t know the name in english, sorry)
@sneakerhead6625 3 жыл бұрын
or just use a loufa
@Bllue 3 жыл бұрын
Mimikaki just means ear pick (stick)
@Serena-or7sl 3 жыл бұрын
Toilet paper it's still useful even with a bidet, and not only for guests
@lesbianlunatic2978 3 жыл бұрын
One other tip I have is if you use cotton buds then get the bamboo or paper ones
@AudreyC379 3 жыл бұрын
For the menstrual alternative, you could also use reusable pads. I know they probably aren't for everyone but I've been using them for several years now and they've been doing me wonders. I've notice since switching to them that my, well cramps, aren't as bad anymore even during the heavier days because they don't contain any chemicals like most of the disposal ones do. Also, it just feels good not having to throw away a bunch of ones that contain plastic and God knows what else that just end up in the landfill.
@LilliD3 2 жыл бұрын
I prefer the reusable pads over period underwear because of how easy they are to change.
@miosuniverse1400 3 жыл бұрын
for mouthwash, you can use olive oil too. It works wonder. It reduce breath smell in the long run and also kills bacteria
@Burning_Dwarf 3 жыл бұрын
Great if i wasnt allergic to 90% shown here (Also washcloths are normal where i live, loofas are weird)
@ellekay3682 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. I wish more bulk stores were available. it’s about time it becomes law to reduce waste
@aimee9878 Ай бұрын
The Irish Spring soap brand comes in paper box recycling packaging.
@jennybrown7834 3 жыл бұрын
Cloth pads are good too
@MaryKim 3 жыл бұрын
This was honestly such a needed video
@livewithmanon6443 3 жыл бұрын
Step 1: convince my parents
@shirinkhashan9873 3 жыл бұрын
A very good thing to use instead of a plastic loofah is an actual loofah, which is just the fruit of a plant dried up, or lefe, which is a piece of woven algae that's usually locally made in the middle east and is very, very cheap. Both of them are awesome, especially because they act as a scrub too.
@whimsicalparadox7180 3 жыл бұрын
Zero waste alternatives I've tried so far are switching to menstrual cups and all bars for shampoo/conditioner/body/hand. Menstrual cup is amazing, please switch if/when you're available too, it's so much easier and cost-effective. All bars for cleaning has been a game changer too, my hair feels and looks so much healthier. The one thing I do recommend though is that conditioner bars are kind of hard to get used to. I put the bar in between my thighs while I shampoo to warm it up and easier to spread through my hair. If you have a metal tin, you can also put it in that and put it under the water. I really want to switch to a zero waste deodorant, but I'm afraid to spend money on something that doesn't work as well, and I end up stinky. :
@jasminatf 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been using the diy version with cacao/shea butter and it works fine when I’m not working super busy. Idk if maybe it works for you. Goodluck :)
@lechugsrevenge 3 жыл бұрын
My diy deodorant was a total game changer for me! I use baking soda mixed with coconut oil. The aluminium free deodorants I bought in a store never worked for me. But since I'm using the one with baking soda I've never been stinky throughout the day.
@BabyLove1D 3 жыл бұрын
Ethique, my favorite brand for shampoo/conditioner bars, just made these “liquid concentrates” of their bar products. So you can get conditioner concentrates that come as little bars but you’re supposed to put them in a bottle, and pour warm water in to make a liquid conditioner. This might be better for you because I also haven’t found a conditioner bar that was a good consistency. I recycled a glass bottle for mine.
@rosalynmiller6392 3 жыл бұрын
These are some great suggestions. Thanks for the information.
@Aqua_tofana88 3 жыл бұрын
I'm always nervous to try a menstrual cup. My biggest fear is that it'll spill back inside while I'm sleeping. Lol probably doesn't make sense but it raises my anxiety. Period pants sound interesting though! I like these charcoal infused reusable pads and honestly they're pretty comfortable! Worth the money in my opinion. 😁
@EmyN 3 жыл бұрын
Love bamboo toothbrushes! The only problem is that you can't get it damp because it can create mold, so after every use I let it dry a little bit before putting in the bathroom jar
@LilliD3 2 жыл бұрын
I basically just wipe it and lay it horizontally. It never developed mold but if I left it vertical in a cup it developed mold even if I dried it before.
@hannahjanebransom8616 3 жыл бұрын
I recently got some reusable cloth pads from a company called Wegreenco. I love them.
@TammyJerkChicken 3 жыл бұрын
Oooh shampoo bars! I never thought of that for curly hair!
@greggendicott 3 жыл бұрын
I haven't purchased toilet paper in over 8 years. I bought an add-on bidet. It was under $200.00 and connects easily to the hot and cold water. No plumber required. When the pandemic hit and all my neighbours and friends were all scrambling to find toilet paper of any kind I was unaffected by the shortage. I guess you could you could say I was "sitting pretty" (sorry about that) 😊 Without giving too much information, I keep cotton hand towels available to pat dry. I wouldn't be without it.
@pandabear181 3 жыл бұрын
I can't use the shampoo and conditioner bars due to my scalp issues, as for menstrual cups, I haven't had a period in about 5 years, I've been on the mirena coil for 10 years (Changed twice) and if I need a pad I use a biodegradable cotton one. (Usually a small panty liner maybe 2 or 3 a month)
@samanthasavage6403 3 жыл бұрын
Was told by several dentists that baking soda balances the ph and takes care of bacteria issues in the mouth. Then add a few drops of extract flavor of choice and mix. Keep in an air tight jar and use 1-2 teaspoons mixed in water as mouthwash. If the tabs don't work for you this is an easy, cheap, and safe alternative.
@yokonamigaara 3 жыл бұрын
Also for floss, if you are someone who uses the floss picks there are reusable ones you can buy, so you keep the same holder and just change out the floss each use
@zabaduveto3038 3 жыл бұрын
Bamboo is more a trendy material at the moment. When using it in a high capacity like at the moment, it leads to the same problems you want to avoid, because there is more land needed to plant the bamboo. Just because it is a fast growing resurce doesn't mean it is more ecofriendly. It just means that people can make more profit in a shorter time while claiming to be ecofriendly.
@Serena-or7sl 3 жыл бұрын
I avoid bamboo for this reason, especially woven bamboo. In reality bamboo it's heavily processed to be turned into fabric, to the point where it becomes an artificial fabric made starting with a natural element. It's the same with the "castor bean oil" brushes for toothbrushes and other "natural" material, they might be even worse than petroleum based ones because of all the transformations that they have to go through. I'm starting to think that these products are popping out because fossil fuels are a limited resource that is destined to be burned away (quite literally lol), so with this "novelty" overpriced goods they are making customers pay for the R&D of the new techniques to produce plastic.
@zabaduveto3038 3 жыл бұрын
I think it is more because the costumer is now more interested in enviormental stuff or things that seem to be more ecofriendly, so they don't need to do their research. This just shows that the consumerresearch departments recognise the younger generations as the base they need to cater to, because baby boomer are not the ones giving them their money in 20 to 30 years. When your old costumer bade is dying out you need to grow a new one.
@thegentilewoodyallen 3 жыл бұрын
My local grocery store just started carrying a bunch of bamboo paper products (napkins, tissues, etc.), so I've been giving them a try... They're great! Honestly, they look and feel just like regular paper.
@Serena-or7sl 3 жыл бұрын
Don't they feel plasticky to you? I had to buy bamboo sanitary pads and they felt and behaved like low quality plasticky sanitary pads. I definitely like more the cotton ones. Maybe with paper it's different, but bamboo fabric it's basically made of artificial thread.
@thegentilewoodyallen 3 жыл бұрын
@@Serena-or7sl I haven't tried any bamboo-based fabric products yet, but the paper ones I've tried so far feel just like regular paper. Of course, the real test will be bamboo toilet paper. We shall see...
@bsjeffrey 3 жыл бұрын
soap is fun to make on your own also.
@stardustlipstickhorror9561 3 жыл бұрын
The toothpaste tablets are news to me! I am on Amazon right now and looking at different brands! Thank you!
@Novia06 3 жыл бұрын
I'm looking as well! The company Lush has had them for ages, so I've used them. I hope they've come a bit further. They worked reasonably well, but were definitely "earthy", which I really had to get over, coming from a culture that's raised on "minty freshness" as the hallmark of dental hygiene.
@rdsingh122 3 жыл бұрын
Opt for a bidet! It'll save you lots of toilet paper!!
@sarahclause8957 3 жыл бұрын
Came here to say that!! I always thought they were weird but it was the best choice ever
@michellegordon456 3 жыл бұрын
They are great if you have a bathroom big enough
@citrus7745 3 жыл бұрын
@@michellegordon456 you can actually get bidets installed on your toilet so you don't need to have a huge bathroom
@IQbelowaverage 3 жыл бұрын
I live in Mexico and these types of products are VERY hard to find. Maybe I can open a shop that sells sustainable hygienic products? would that be a good idea? 🤔
@aleynaad 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds rlly good but make sure ur shop will be zero waste and not harmfull for the eviorment
@MrEliasMarques 3 жыл бұрын
A note on the razor. I use an electrical razor. I have been using it for more than 7 years and it is just fine! You just have to switch the blades in a couple years.
@joutakujo2256 3 жыл бұрын
Jesus I can smell a clean shower from this video
@alisabowler5885 3 жыл бұрын
My menstrual got stuck inside of me and I had to go to emergency room to get it taken out please choose wisely
@snowchips9596 3 жыл бұрын
I've heard of this happening, and it just makes me even more nervous to try it! I don't think I will anyways , I've never even used tampons before lol
@bleppers2170 3 жыл бұрын
Might have been the wrong size cup. There are many different cups out there. If you google how to find the right cup for you, you'll find lots of info how to measure the length of the cup that suits you the best etc.
@bittermochi259 3 жыл бұрын
@@bleppers2170 yeah the wrong size can make it harder to remove it since during period your length of your insides changes
@jeanbean1390 3 жыл бұрын
I noticed the one she showed had a long tail to retrieve it. Wish they had those when I had one. Had to use plastic tongs to get it out one day. Edit: it was a Diva cup...about 6 years ago. The tail was only about a 1/4 in long so it was hard to get a grip on it. They may have modified it since then.
@alexislennon4973 3 жыл бұрын
I have heard of Flex They claim to have it work on every girl 🤷🏻
@MissCocoSays 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great advice. Made lots of changes in the last year. Bought reusable hygienic pads and they are so much better than the normal pads. Bought a bottle bidet which is handy. Also mouth wash is not necessary as when you brush teeth you should just spit the tooth paste and not rinse it out with water. If you want to use mouth wash use it different times to when you use your toothpaste. Also warm salt water is the best really. If you have gum problems or problems with partially erupted wisdom tooth(little tips I learned at work)
@apbern4797 3 жыл бұрын
Bamboo tissues smell so good and are so soft I love them
@kisakisakura6663 3 жыл бұрын
Sadly for me it's often a toss up between vegan products and zero-waste products and things I can afford (student). I go with vegan, affordable, zero-waste in that order. Sadly there is still a lot of waste but a lot of those things you mentioned I already integrated into my routine, like electric tooth brush, recycled (sadly still packed in plastic) toilet paper, menstruation cup and I am currently switching to reusable floss with bamboo handles. Honestly where I am from the zero waste movement is sluggish and finding the alternatives is hard. Ordering online isn't that good for the environment too...
@Horsy2345680 3 жыл бұрын
This is amazing! Im learning so much, I want to put this video on millions of billboards so everyone can see it!! Thank you for your help :-) ♡
@christinaraynguyen7781 3 жыл бұрын
can we have some links for the products used?
3 жыл бұрын
Which ones are you interested in?
@sneakerhead6625 3 жыл бұрын
@ the deodorant please! and which menstrual cup would you recommend?
@SuperLiesZ 3 жыл бұрын
@@sneakerhead6625 I don't know where you live, but it's good to research the options that are available to you. Check out stores, then look at the website of the product. You maybe did a lot of research already but I really like the channel Put a cup in it. Really informative channel about cups :) and different types of cups
@caitynrosales5611 3 жыл бұрын
Menstural cups were the best thing I ever did
@missmaini7522 3 жыл бұрын
I want more of these zero waste videos they inspire me a lot !! Please keep making these videos 😍
@eps3154 3 жыл бұрын
Love her channel ❤
@toniibaloneyy9265 3 жыл бұрын
This is the most useful video I've watched in a while.
@aang3267 3 жыл бұрын
Yeaaa
@kellygraff9519 3 жыл бұрын
I love Jhánneu so much!! Such a great video
@EmyN 3 жыл бұрын
Imma save this video
@llarasuka 3 жыл бұрын
I LOVE THE BAMBOO STUFF THEIR SOO CUTE
@chandrakalagm6725 2 жыл бұрын
There's one more alternative to plastic loofahs which is silicone body scrub, it lasts for many years and you don't need to throw it out every month
@down_by_the_bay 2 жыл бұрын
I use a plant loofah. It's much more gentle than a plastic loofah.
@drunkadora7980 3 жыл бұрын
I don’t even understand how to put in a menstrual cup T-T
@tinytt854 3 жыл бұрын
Google it. They are messy when you take it out
@gracegetzie2779 3 жыл бұрын
You have to fold it correctly, then insert...I prefer the punch down fold over the C fold (just Google these terms). Do keep trying! It's a bit of a learning curve (it took me two or three cycles to figure everything out), but it's totally worth it! Keep experimenting. I guarantee you'll figure out what works for you :)
@honey-bunches-of-oats 3 жыл бұрын
It takes a few cycles to master a menstrual cup but it's so worth it! I've been using one for three years. My cramps are lighter and I sometimes even forget I'm on my period. Be patient with yourself and find what works for you.
@73cidalia 3 жыл бұрын
@@honey-bunches-of-oats I honestly don't understand how a cup could make cramps better if cramps are caused by the uterus and the cup is in your vagina. 🤷♀️
@reinasequeira3214 3 жыл бұрын
Mine hurts..... Even tho its of the right size...
@elliaustr017 3 жыл бұрын
I knew someone who had powdered organic hand soap... im not sure if theres any zero waste stores where i live...maybe i just need to look
@victoriatube159 3 жыл бұрын
My family makes our own bar soup and its realy nice knowing exactly whats in there
@iPhoneHelper1999 3 жыл бұрын
If you care about your dental health, then do not replace your toothpaste with those tablets. They do not have fluoride which is necessary to remineralize your teeth when consuming sugar and acidic foods
@Maverickgouda 3 жыл бұрын
Tfs when I went vegetarian/cruelty free years ago that eliminated fluoride, aluminum, other chemicals and allergens even if I don’t ask for it
@Jimoooooo 3 жыл бұрын
This is just soooo AMAZING!!!
@So_Harufied 3 жыл бұрын
Woohoo! You singlehandedly saved the planet.
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