15 Eco Hacks & DIYs to Start a Sustainable Life

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Working in fashion and beauty can leave quite a big footprint. Here are some starting hacks and diys that you can do to begin a more eco friendly life. These habits are super easy to incorporate as a beginner minimalist and they're all huge money savers too! Save the planet, and save money!
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@letitiakiu 5 жыл бұрын

Hi! To get the 100 BTZ referral, you can enter my username @letitia if the link doesn’t work ✨

@Ennekeli 4 жыл бұрын

Letitia Kiu thanks, just bumped into this problem just now, haha!

@christengardner4780 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this ☺️

@yiraechang9919 4 жыл бұрын

But please be careful when you are reusing the soap bottle because it is said that if you don wash it and dry it in the sun, it can cause skin irritations, if worse, bad things can happen. So please be careful!!

@AlexaLikes 5 жыл бұрын

Letitia, you are such a breath of fresh air! This marie-kondo craze is great and all but people are just deciding to throw everything out, but the ultimate solution is to be more resourceful with what we have and stop impulse buying everything! lol

@letitiakiu 5 жыл бұрын

😭😭 Thank you Alexa! Just trying my best

@moonsakuragarden 5 жыл бұрын

Marie kondo method is not that bad if they donate stuff they want to throw, but as you said, it's important to buy only the things you need.

@2002stargirl 5 жыл бұрын

@@moonsakuragarden donating is great and all but 84% of donated items end up in a landfills when they are not bought!!

@AlexaLikes 5 жыл бұрын

@@2002stargirl exactly! The problem is people donate and forget that second hand/thrift stores end up throwing out a lot of things they are given. the best way is to trade or sell what is actually usable, get your things in the hands of people who will actually use what you are letting go of. Be more concious of what you are purchasing to break the cycle more often.... etc.

@ParisHedger 4 жыл бұрын

thats so true, instead of chucking out all my normal toothbrushes and produce bags, I reused them for other purposes! also I just uploaded a 'living plastic free for a week' challenge and I actually really loved it and learnt heaps. If you ever get the chance it would mean so much if u could check it out, I really hope I can inspire u with some tips or something new to try x

@clalyrics441 5 жыл бұрын

we should ALL be living like this!! it would benefit everyone & the environment, I'm not sure why this type of lifestyle isn't seriously enforced.

@morgangrosser357 5 жыл бұрын

Cla Lyrics I also wish more people in America lived this lifestyle. I’m studying ecology and sustainability is very important to me. Sadly, our society (mostly companies) has thrived on the use of plastics because of their cost and availability. A lot of companies will resist using other materials because they are more expensive, and a lot of citizens will resist using other materials because it’s less convenient. The biggest thing that will help the environment is a massive mindset change. We’re on our way but we’re not there yet 😞.

@SmileKidOFMusic 5 жыл бұрын

The DIY mesh bags tho, GENIUS 😄😄

@letitiakiu 5 жыл бұрын

Yessss! Go get you one, or DIY!

@cluebug 5 жыл бұрын

Letitia Kiu that would be a great thing for you to make to trade or sell!

@ms1295 5 жыл бұрын

Can you make some for me? I don’t have a sewing machine ... See how much you can make selling shopping kits www.etsy.com/listing/498449849/vegan-zero-waste-shopping-kit-with?ref=shop_home_feat_1&bes=1

@multifandom4092 5 жыл бұрын

@@ms1295 you can make some with plain thread and needle ! It may take a bit longer but it works the same !

@s2ysabel 5 жыл бұрын

Can this be a series please? Would love to follow along your low-impact living journey! I'm in the process of transitioning to a more sustainable lifestyle as well heheh

@mellovesreading9858 4 жыл бұрын

@@n.o.4552 I started a plant-based diet in mid-October. It's not as hard as I thought it would be. I'm also trying to stay away from processed vegan foods

@allisonwatts5591 5 жыл бұрын

Also, changing your search engine to Ecosia is more sustainable!

@ms1295 5 жыл бұрын

Allison -yes! I started using this one recently and live knowing that I’m planting trees just by searching internet!

@lydia9186 4 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t that one cause viruses

@AirFlows2x 4 жыл бұрын

@@lydia9186 nope.

@lalisaverseee 3 жыл бұрын

Ah yeah! I had seen an ad for it at school, and I looked it up on Google and went onto it, and it made me very happy that I could help the environment even just searching up stuff!!

@christinablain2004 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! I remember looking into that a few years ago but forgot about it. Just got it installed after reading your comment.

@fearsomefawkes6724 5 жыл бұрын

A bubble tea straw! I was just talking about them the other day. I've never seen a reusable bubble tea straw before. I just decided to keep and wash one out last time I bought bubble tea.

@kat-jp6bc 5 жыл бұрын

The Cara Company sells bubble tea straws!

@gummdrop95 4 жыл бұрын

You can get them on Amazon too! I got 5 of them for 10€ just two weeks ago. This way I have one in each backbag/purse and I never leave without one. You never know when you'll stop for bubble tea 😄

@smooshtheconfuzzled 4 жыл бұрын

I love the idea with produce bags! Such a great way to repurpose nets

@nomaichi 5 жыл бұрын

after the folding of the curtain, i had a lightbulb moment because it registered that it was mesh. brilliant! you can even use it as a laundry bag for delicates (which is what i immediately thought)

@letitiakiu 5 жыл бұрын

Ooooh! Yes! These would perfectly double as laundry bags

@nomaichi 5 жыл бұрын

@@letitiakiu maybe you'll need to install a zipper or buttons in case a drawstring is not secure enough.. hmm hmm hmm

@hayleysalazar6251 5 жыл бұрын

I had to get rid of my sewing machine and when I found out about re usable produce bags, I got a couple delicates laundry bags. I just weight my produce first, then put them back in the bag, but the 2 cent differents shouldn't really hurt.

@nomaichi 5 жыл бұрын

LOLOLOL "not.. that they know that we share..."

@tfnvv5469 4 жыл бұрын

Honestly so relatable lol. Stealing items you have bulk from home instead of buying more shit is saving the environment!

@karmenfabel5212 5 жыл бұрын

love this, most "living sustainably" videos are just someone talking to the camera, it is really nice to see what you do and also love the DIY stuff! I will for sure implement this in my own life.

@danixoxo8637 5 жыл бұрын

I love the idea of using those curtains for produce bags. Totally gonna make some.

@ms1295 5 жыл бұрын

Dani Xoxo you can also buy them on Etsy ( or make a cheaper version to sell! ) www.etsy.com/listing/498449849/vegan-zero-waste-shopping-kit-with?ref=shop_home_feat_1&bes=1

@aurelian5853 5 жыл бұрын

Love the diy produce bag!

@selamgetu6564 5 жыл бұрын

Lia Nguyen Same! The ones they sell at the grocery store are terribly overprices

@letitiakiu 5 жыл бұрын

Yes! And so easy to make 😀

@ms1295 5 жыл бұрын

A nice but pricey kit available on Etsy www.etsy.com/listing/498449849/vegan-zero-waste-shopping-kit-with?ref=shop_home_feat_1&bes=1

@GraceMcGrathEnvironment 5 жыл бұрын

It is really cool.

@TiredJaded 5 жыл бұрын

Love the tip of making the sheer curtains into produce bags. I have a bunch of these curtains (I used them as a canopy/curtains around my bed until I saw a HUGE spider hanging out on them).

@erikablomberg5698 5 жыл бұрын

My latina mum has been doing the first hack whenever we’re almost out of soap for my entire lifetime

@kaya8643 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t relate to a comment any more haha

@jellychavel9384 4 жыл бұрын

Love when people making these kind of videos! This year I started with plastic free shopping and less waste. Thank you so much for your video. I really appreciate it 🙏

@grimeldasnodpocket 4 жыл бұрын

The thing about turning old mesh curtains into produce bags is genius. I even have an old curtain already I could use. Was originally planning to use some cheesecloth from my stash but that is a much better idea. Thank you!

@hoshimochi5702 Жыл бұрын

I love these ideas! They are so creative, and it inspires me.❤️

@veeeberry 5 жыл бұрын

So many ideas I never thought of, I’m truly inspired. Thank you so much for sharing.

@ChelseaAddams 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, the foam soap dispensers are such a great tip that I've never even thought of! Definitely need to print out one of those recycle charts!

@GraceMcGrathEnvironment 5 жыл бұрын

Me too. She had some really great tips.

@epayne 5 жыл бұрын

I LOOOOOOOVE the curtain produce bag idea! That's so creative!

@cherylross2718 5 жыл бұрын

Nice work! I'm in Toronto as well, happy to find yoir channel. You have a very calm manner, not preachy, boring or in my face. Thx for all your tips.

@christinablain2004 3 жыл бұрын

Love the produce bag you made! That gave me an idea to do the same. I was going to buy some myself the ones I wanted had a plastic thing attached to string to help lock it in place. I like your mesh bag so much more.

@alexasunshine83 5 жыл бұрын

ah so obsessed with your lighting and quality in general!! plus also your videos!

@maunarose 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent info again! High production value and fun to watch. You rock!!

@damolaalabi8211 5 жыл бұрын

This is best KZfaq video I have watched in a long time,so much meaning content ...I feel inspired all over again

@iLilahn 5 жыл бұрын

I've been watching a lot of sustainable videos lately, and what I really enjoyed of yours is the DIYs you made. Starting a more sustainable life doesn't mean throwing everything out to buy plastic free, reusable items, but by using what you already have to move forward. Love the cotton rounds and mesh bag hack! What a great simple way to refuse fabrics. You should look into DIY wax food wrap! I've seen videos floating around on youtube and they don't seem difficult

@ParisHedger 4 жыл бұрын

thats so true, I wish I did more of this! I just uploaded a 'living plastic free for a week' challenge and I actually really loved it and learnt heaps. If you ever get the chance it would mean so much if u could check it out, I really hope I can inspire u with some tips or something new to try x

@0nclejazz 2 жыл бұрын

the diy produce bag is so smart!

@letishamercado 5 жыл бұрын

I am so glad I found you!!!!!!!!! Your advice and DIYs are amazing and I have been implementing them into everyday life. Thank you for being real and insightfully pleasant! Much love ❤️

@TheNewYear75 5 жыл бұрын

These are genuinely great tips!

@annairene9244 5 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking about how many produce bags I was using this morning!! So excited to try out your reusable ones, thank you 💕✨

@TeharahKiara 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, and I really appreciate the community you've made.. taking steps to save the environment sometimes feels so overwhelming when you feel as if you're all alone seeing these videos and knowing that others are watching really quiets some anxiety i feel towards the subject

@letitiakiu 5 жыл бұрын

I know that pressure! These are just small steps that can be taken, and I hope to continue improving!

@rachelamundsen8265 3 жыл бұрын

Many bedsheet sets come with a drawstring cotton bag. It can be used for produce shopping.

@livingunjaded 5 жыл бұрын

How have I never heard of this app?! These tips were awesome and thanks so much for showcasing a way to save money & the environment!

@maileenjurgensen7437 5 жыл бұрын

Hangdry your clothes 😊 uses less energy and produces no emissions♻️🌍👌

@staceykersting705 5 жыл бұрын

Clothes will look brand new for almost ever...no more fading, either!

@leemolloy1112 5 жыл бұрын

I like to do this. I don’t hang fry everything but if there’s less in my dryer it will shut off when the stuff in there is dry

@Lucy-mb8ux 4 жыл бұрын

I always hang dry my clothes in summer, spring, or just when it’s not raining lol

@fiestyfox2207 4 жыл бұрын

And you get a workout in

@sarahgernannt 4 жыл бұрын

@@fiestyfox2207 Hanging clothes to dry is NOT a workout, lmao. This is why the world is getting fatter every year, smh

@rebeccag8407 5 жыл бұрын

I love this video you were so honest in everything and you handcrafted so many of your swaps which I admire so much! It’s very tempting to buy reusable bags even when it comes to zero waste. And I’m so excited to try this app!

@LesleyRowland 4 жыл бұрын

this video was perfect for inspo!

@lpsmeghan5722 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@DjAlaras 5 жыл бұрын

you’re so good I love this 😭💕

@emmaketeler 4 жыл бұрын

love all of these! cant wait to add some of these to my own eco-friendly tips videos

@sandrabulluck1896 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been doing the soap hack for many, many years now! Liquid soap lasts so long! Just found your channel by trying out channel names for one I’m starting soon! So glad I found yours! Many blessings to you and your family!

@Aeronautisk 5 жыл бұрын

This was such a wonderful video!! I love the ideas and the visuals

@nathaliesundbye5355 5 жыл бұрын

This is wonderful! I love the idea of using old curtains to make produce bags. I feel like all the sustainable youtubers tell you to buy brand new produce bags even though the pollution from production means that you have to use it for years before it has a positive effect on the environment. Your idea is also way cheaper! Please keep making videos like this!

@science-y9209 3 жыл бұрын

That soap idea was great

@Alesanascreamokid 5 жыл бұрын

What a freaking amazing video, so much work has been put in this video, i wish you the best and hope you get noticed more

@vedacorvus 5 жыл бұрын

that is soooo smart making your own mesh bags! definitely going to do that, and basically everything else you recommended in this video! 😍

@misha21175 5 жыл бұрын

This is a really useful video. It's so practical and well made. Awesome!

@kat-jp6bc 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve heard a few people commenting about a reusable bubble tea straw and just wanted to recommend The Cara Company! They have a few types and all straws have a pointy bottom to poke through lids.

@thefordbeautificationproje422 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips!!

@janoahlee7499 5 жыл бұрын

I love the mesh bag idea!!!

@oceancitynutrition2125 4 жыл бұрын

Love the foam dispensers!!!

@PumpkinMozie 5 жыл бұрын

I loooove the diy produce bag!!!

@Every1Day-is-good-day 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for these info

@DaDC2008 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video!!!! Thank YOU!

@RingoKTP777 5 жыл бұрын

this is brilliant! thank you!

@allyhvis6046 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip with getting a fabric for the produce bags from a thrift store!! I've been wanting to make some produce bags so thanks.

@HerBackwardGlance 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! Actually found tips i haven’t seen before. The diy product bag is genius!!

@ms1295 5 жыл бұрын

Deanna Ross you can also buy some on Etsy www.etsy.com/listing/498449849/vegan-zero-waste-shopping-kit-with?ref=shop_home_feat_1&bes=1

@jiminslaughresurrectedme3565 5 жыл бұрын

We need more videos like these!

@ThereSheGoess 5 жыл бұрын

Gonna try these hacks out myself! And thank you for being the one introducing me to BUNZ!!! 🙏

@letitiakiu 5 жыл бұрын

HAPPY TRADING MY DEAR FRENDDDDD

@jellybeanz12 5 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel. Thank u for bringing awareness to this ❤️ loved the video. I especially loved the DIYs. I’m going to try it out!

@Leilanibunny 4 жыл бұрын

You're living my dream!!! My family would never

@lazarus_berta 5 жыл бұрын

I love it how people are reducing their carbon footprint in a world that is heading to its doomsday.. I hope u will motivate everyone to minimize waste as I am also a minimalist myself!! Anything for the world.. Love ur channel too

@Calemore2212 5 жыл бұрын

Finally some new and creative ideas for eco friendly hacks!! I keep seeing the same stuff

@BlackBerryTrees 5 жыл бұрын

Omgosh I LOVE this video! Just subscribed and I’m so glad I found your channel!

@weightlossdietitian9181 5 жыл бұрын

Who else loves them, they inspire me to try new stuff

@okayokay6541 5 жыл бұрын

Very useful and realistic, love it !💕

@stepahead5944 5 жыл бұрын

Love the mesh bag diy!

@meganobee1474 5 жыл бұрын

I love this so much!

@theadventuresofmeeee 5 жыл бұрын

The reusable cloth swabs is geniuuuusssssss I’m shook

@elainekim2704 5 жыл бұрын

i love my reusable straws they r so cute and travel friendly

@darleneelkins1999 5 жыл бұрын

Really love the idea of turning curtains into produce bags.

@science-y9209 3 жыл бұрын

You solved most of my problems... thank you..

@Laxgggirls 5 жыл бұрын

You are inspirational omg thank u 💓

@kristinpothast 4 жыл бұрын

If I hadn't just bought my produce bags I would be racing to the thrift store tomorrow to find drapes! So disappointed I didn't think of that first! What a great idea :) Thanks for all the great tips!

@kirthiga8195 5 жыл бұрын

omggggg the clear grocery bag idea is so smaaaawwwttt

@fromjkim 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I found your channel!! It's awesome to have an asian canadian role model for me, as I'm trying to live a more sustainable life :))

@Ashleyluvsmusic97284 5 жыл бұрын

The produce bag idea blew my mind! I been looking for them online and they are so expensive. I am definitely putting this in mind at my next trip to my thrift store.

@linzeehee 5 жыл бұрын

This was such a great video, Letitia!!

@letitiakiu 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lindsey!!

@Betty9971 5 жыл бұрын

Ok, this was the best video that I've seen on sustainable hacks! Awesome job!

@ParisHedger 4 жыл бұрын

ikr! I just uploaded a 'living plastic free for a week' challenge and I actually really loved it and learnt heaps. If you ever get the chance it would mean so much if u could check it out, I really hope I can inspire u with some tips or something new to try x

@ThyBookie 5 жыл бұрын

Love the reusable produce bags!

@ParisHedger 4 жыл бұрын

same, I just brought some for my recent challenge video! I went plastic free for a week!

@dtheloved1 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. I loved your video! It's really inspiring and motivating. Subscribed!

@yanai.2478 4 жыл бұрын

I got a completely new polaroid instax on bunz for a few bags of coffee! We had both gotten them as birthday gifts and weren't gonna use them. Glad you're bringing some attention to trading :)

@TheMralexander19 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great eco friendly tips! Please keep spreading the positivity!

@ParisHedger 4 жыл бұрын

I just uploaded a 'living plastic free for a week' challenge and I actually really loved it and learnt heaps. If you ever get the chance it would mean so much if u could check it out, I really hope I can inspire u with some tips or something new to try x

@SB-ny8fw 5 жыл бұрын

this is a really great video. I always have these types of videos in my subscriptions, but feel like I know all the tricks already, and they usually don't teach me much. but this video did!! (i never even comment on videos and I had to let u know)!! love it

@wochenendspusteblume8303 4 жыл бұрын

Those food wraps you can also easily make out of left over cotton cloths from your sewing. Just iron some bee wax in which you can get on the internet or just ask local beekeeper if you know one. To iron it in just use baking paper.

@PumpkinMozie 5 жыл бұрын

I hang dry my laundry instead of using a machine dryer. Since I live in a small apartment, I have a foldable drying rack. On the rare occasions that I do use the dryer, I don't use sheets or dryer balls at all. Just the clothes. I never seem to have a problem with it.

@Kittythecatanimations 5 жыл бұрын

Wow what an amazing idea I'm def. Going to the thrift store and making bags out of curtains!!!!

@crisstubes 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve recently been trying to reduce my carbon footprint. It’s so hard and stressful when everyone around you does the opposite. Knowingly or not, it stresses me out :(. Your video was so motivating. And taught me a few tricks! Thank you!

@laurenheath2521 4 жыл бұрын

Pela phone cases are amazing!

@hayleyhamilton7 4 жыл бұрын

Love the DIYs and app suggestions! 💚 Not consuming animal products (wool, Dove, etc) is also a huge environmental thing we can toward a more sustainable life 💚

@loopthejoy 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the ideas! Especially the curtains! Such a good idea! But sad to see BUNZ is Toronto only😔

@heatherlana8608 5 жыл бұрын

Your hack for the produce bag is genius! I am so going to do that, because I have been wanting some of those bags but I am too cheap.

@littlealotamy9474 5 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to thrift a curtain, and put it to good use! Thanks❣️

@GraceMcGrathEnvironment 5 жыл бұрын

It was a great hack.

@lilred312benett6 5 жыл бұрын

The curtain hack is 💯💯💯💯💯

@AlexxWretched 4 жыл бұрын

L O V E your produce bag hack!!! Reusable produce bags are insanely pricey for what they are, so I only have one that I bought on impulse at my local co-op

@equaloskat 5 жыл бұрын

Loving this!

@letitiakiu 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jessy!

@anyaandreeva8898 4 жыл бұрын

Great hacks! Instead of buying huge containers every time for your house products and bathroom products, refill stations are also great! Not sure about the price comparison with supermarket goods though.

@emilygrace9928 5 жыл бұрын

I loooooveeeee this video!

@tonymmm2850 5 жыл бұрын

Some great ideas letitia thank you

@letitiakiu 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tony!

@OzohMusic 5 жыл бұрын

If you're into DIY, you can also totally make those wax-wrappers yourself! My SO did this for Christmas - all you need is some beeswax, some used (and washed) sturdy cloth you can cut to pieces, and a clothes iron! Just make sure to have something protecting your board and your iron from the wax (a couple of sheets of baking paper will work wonders) and be careful not to burn it! 😊 Amazing tips overall!! By the way, if anyone is by any chance wondering about the music in the background, the track's called 'Ocean Express' and it's made by me!

@OzohMusic 5 жыл бұрын

@Madison Martinez My s/o made them, and she doesn't 😅 You'd probably be cheaper off sourcing the materials locally anyway, considering what the shipping costs would be from where we live!