15 THINGS I DON'T BUY ANYMORE // zero waste bathroom edition

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15 things I don’t buy anymore // bathroom edition
1. Plastic toothbrush: Denttabs, Wowe, Net Zero Company, Brush with Bamboo
2. Disposable cotton rounds: reusable cotton rounds via www.netzerocompany.com/
3. Air freshener
4. Conditioner
5. Body scrubs
6. ToothPASTE: Via Denttabs - denttabs.de/
7. Liquid soap: shampoo bars via Zero Waste Path, Boobalou, Solidu & Lush
8. Disposable razors: safety razors from Leaf Shave and Boobalou
9. Q-tips aka cotton swabs: Mimikaki stick via lamazuna.de/ and LastSwab lastobject.com/discount/GITTE... (affiliate)
10. Wet wipes
11. Lotions: recipe here: • DIY Zero Waste Body Bu...
12. Tampons and pads: Ruby cup via: bit.ly/2JFp4gt (affiliate link) Period pants via www.shethinx.com/pages/leader... (affiliate)
13. Mouthwash
14. Loofahs, and synthetic sponges/exfoliators via Lavinia - www.lavinia-trade.com/en/
15. Shaving cream
Toilet paper from Green Cane and Who Gives a Crap
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@elizabethgreenwich1671 3 жыл бұрын

For people who don't like smelly bathrooms, here is a tip from my grandma: use perfume you don't wear (anymore). Over the years I have bought quite a few cheap perfumes that I liked at the time, but don't want to wear anymore. So instead of throwing them away, I use them for smelly toilets :)

@teresathompson1803 3 жыл бұрын

I do that, too, but spray my bed after I make it.

@onul 3 жыл бұрын

I have lots of perfumes which I don't use anymore because of pregnancy and delivery, but now I will use them for bathroom. Thanks for the tip!

@Offensive_Username 3 жыл бұрын

Or just light a matchstick.

@anittahaaman5532 3 жыл бұрын

Mix water, rubbing alcohol and essential oil in spray bottle and it works! Natural and mild fragance 👍

@elizabethgreenwich1671 3 жыл бұрын

@@anittahaaman5532 That is a great idea! Once I run out of old perfume, I will definitely start doing this

@vallovesnature8449 3 жыл бұрын

I have an antique teacup with some baking soda & lime essential oil as my bathroom air freshener. Works quite well. I add a few drops if needed. When it’s time to change it, the scented baking soda is used to scour my sinks😊

@SimplyBeautiful516 3 жыл бұрын

That’s brilliant!! Thank you for the lovely idea!

@vallovesnature8449 3 жыл бұрын

@@SimplyBeautiful516 You’re very welcome! ❤️

@julienriley9114 2 жыл бұрын

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@estebanboden8538 2 жыл бұрын

@Julien Riley instablaster :)

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@eleenagrant-jones8118 3 жыл бұрын

I grew loofa’s last summer here in New Zealand. They were a such a success and so easy to grow and process. Everyone got one as a present. Was such a success.

@soupiedog23 2 жыл бұрын

aw that’s so cool!

@mimilovly94 3 жыл бұрын

The period cup is life changing! As women we are raise to despise our menstrual cycle, when in fact it is totally natural and a part of us. The cup and reusable pads helped me to "reconnect" to this side of me and listen to my body needs. Love your videos! 😊

@blup7 3 жыл бұрын

Amen sister!!

@marialovepeape 3 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️

@KatieM786 2 жыл бұрын

Unless you're an unlucky person who has had screaming periods that make you pass out for 26 years. You can all have my Auntie Flo coz she's an arse.

@0auracat0 Жыл бұрын

Yes thissss

@annarubaylova 3 жыл бұрын

I love using bamboo toothbrushes (with bristles removed) as sticks for plants that need a bit of support. Looks great and serves a purpose! 🌱

@FrogeniusW.G. 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, good idea! How do you remove the bristles and what do you do with them?

@Autumn1988 3 жыл бұрын

TMI but I have a disability affecting my insides so I like to have a scented thing in the bathroom.... i hang a little bag of lavender on the loo roll holder :)

@Gittemary 3 жыл бұрын

That is completely fair as well, this was just my preference and not meant to shame anyone who uses these things, especially not if you have a disability. Perhpas I use some thinges in other situations where you don't, so no worries 💚

@CaitlinWeich 3 жыл бұрын

if you have a particularly pungent smell to cover I recommend lighting a match! it helps to cover the more ... interesting... smells :P and the matches can be composted!

@ayshafareed4935 3 жыл бұрын

I made a room spray ...DIY...reusing a shop bought room spray container. I keep it on top of the cistern. If there is a particularly bad odour, it may be sprayed directly in the toilet basin. It lasts for ages and when empty I just remake a batch.

@Loeviis 3 жыл бұрын

@@CaitlinWeich Yes, my grandparents taught me that. Works like a charm :-)

@terrimossgrove4820 3 жыл бұрын

A swap for shaving cream is a conditioner bar that is meant for hair. Zero waste, already have it in the shower, and works well.

@Janetta2235 3 жыл бұрын

Coconut oil works just as well too!

@karobythell4425 3 жыл бұрын

" depending on where Im shaving " I thought you were shaving in Denmark !!! Lol

@Gittemary 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@RKMP2 3 жыл бұрын

I made my own cotton rounds from an old T shirt. Yeeet! 💚

@irmeva 3 жыл бұрын

Me too!!!

@evelynbrill630 3 жыл бұрын

Sameee

@natashaa.1035 3 жыл бұрын

I love your acceptance of people on their journey towards zero waste! Your videos are way more encouraging than people who are more judgemental

@ariamontgomery7634 3 жыл бұрын

I love how every second item was "one of her first zero waste swaps" 😁😀

@Gittemary 3 жыл бұрын

Haha okay true 😂

@laitae 3 жыл бұрын

Switching to reusable period products has been life-changing for me. This year I started using reusable undies and pads, and I LOVe it!

@ciannacoleman5125 3 жыл бұрын

For me the biggest appeal of many “sustainable” alternatives to disposables we commonly use is that in the long run it is both cheaper and exposes you to fewer potentially harmful chemicals. I also hate tossing so much plastic when I know that it isn’t biodegradable and will eventually breakdown into micro plastics which will cause unknown harm in the future. My goal is to slowly transition to low waste alternatives as I use up what I have. I grew up in California so some things like using washcloths in place of disposable ones or having a reusable water bottle are natural, I just made my first real change by buying a safety razor which was super easy to use. I think reusable period products and cotton pads will be my next switch

@CaitlinWeich 3 жыл бұрын

I regularly let my pit hair grow out just to see how long it gets :D especially in summer when they are out in the world! I haven't shaved my legs in about 6 years apart from for a wedding and a very fancy event.

@amysofia5783 3 жыл бұрын

I have always been a big body scrub person and let me tell you, discovering that coffee can be used as a scrub changed the game! Whenever I make a big batch of coffee such as with a French press, I just put the grounds in an oven safe dish, bake it on low until it dries out, stir it, and throw it in a jar- boom! Completely free body and face scrub! All you do is put some in your hands, add a tiny bit of water, and then gently massage it over your skin. It really is crazy to me that I ever purchased body scrub.

@elisa4620 2 жыл бұрын

Same. It is also thin and do gentle on the skin :)

@suediamond491 2 жыл бұрын

yeah. I do the same. I never understand how a brand coffee scrub in a shop can be so expensive (in my country it costs 10 euros or even more for 1 package). I use a coffee grounds from my breakfast coffee and vuala my coffee scrub is for free. :-D :-)

@goldengirl1460 2 жыл бұрын

You can even just sun dry, or air dry the grounds to save you using the oven

@user-qj8ir4lq6g 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, Could you make a video about how sustainability has changed your spending and saving patterns in life?

@Gittemary 3 жыл бұрын

100 💪

@adagioborntrager4456 3 жыл бұрын

YES! going low waste has saved me SO much money and showed me how to spend more money on quality.

@karobythell4425 3 жыл бұрын

My motto has always been to buy the best and most sustainable or eco friendly product i can , even if it SEEMS expensive you do tend to get what you pay for in terms of quality ( a generalisation to be sure but its always worked well for me ) im still using a 12 year old klean kanteen stainless steel water bottle . Saves me from purchasing water & i have a water purifier at home its become 2nd nature to just fill it before i leave the house . But when i initially bought th kk bottle i thought it ws ridiculously expensive eek !

@vectteur 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sustainable

@pinkfeet518 3 жыл бұрын

seriously the menstrual cup is worth every penny. i think the last time i bought tampons was 3 years ago? and i got my cup off amazon for $18!! it makes you forget you have your period

@AnnikaWithAk 3 жыл бұрын

I light a match to camouflage the smells :) I love the smell of burning matches. Always been using solid soaps for ages, lots of shower gels smell like strawberry cakes and I don't wanna smell like a cake, lol. Toilet paper isn't a thing in my home, I use Happy Po which is a portable bottle bidet and so awesome. And then I just use a cloth to pad dry :) I only use tp when I'm out somewhere but would travel with my bidet

@OnlyPunkin8 3 жыл бұрын

Lol. We used to always do that growing up. Kind of forgot all about lighting a match. I also have a peri bottle I was given when I gave birth and I use that like the portable happy po you mentioned.

@FrogeniusW.G. 2 жыл бұрын

I open a window. ☆

@jazwragg 3 жыл бұрын

I made the switch to toothpaste tablets months ago and I love them so far, I also bought a bamboo toothbrush but I'm waiting for my current plastic one to wear down before I start using it. Switching to a safety razor was also a really easy change and gives good results. And I've just bought a shampoo bar and conditioner bar that I'm excited to try out :) Edit: oh, and I switched from pads to a period cup. Bit strange at first but I quickly got used to it and have been using it for 11 months

@chuzzlesthegreat7784 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! You're doing it! Seeing people make sustainable swaps brings me joy and reminds me to do the same. Thank you for the motivation and I wish you the best of luck on your reduced waste journey. 😊

@hannahclara7929 3 жыл бұрын

Some of how I have swapped these thing: - smells: bicarb in a cup works well for the loo, for room/ furniture sprays we mix essential oils with vodka and water. Instead of scented candles we use a diffuser and any candles we still use are made from local beeswax. - period: hannahpads and modibodi pants 🙌🙌 - hair: I have frizzy, wavy hair and recently stopped using shampoo at all. I just use a conditioner bar and it's great - lotion: I use local beeswax and olive oil to make balls that can be used as a general lotion or can be infused with dried herbs to make medicinal products. This one is GREAT for tattoos healing and sprucing up

@7drunkenmermaids431 Жыл бұрын

An actual loofah is a natural grown plant. I buy whole organic ones and cut them to size for cleaning, washing dishes and for the shower 🚿. I love a natural loofah. I also make a mouthwash with water and baking soda, add some mint extract and I make tooth powder from bentonite, baking soda and mint extract. I love all of these swaps that I use daily!

@chuzzlesthegreat7784 3 жыл бұрын

I love your content. I recently renewed my commitment to reducing my plastic consumption. I listen to your videos instead of music while cleaning nowadays in order to keep myself on track with this mentally. When you mentioned the comfort and convenience of reusable menstrual products, it reminded me of the beginning of the pandemic. I was out of pads, my period hit, and I was out of options when the lockdown happened. I drew inspiration from women who are part of the zero waste movement and sewed some crude looking reusable pads out of old cotton socks. It was the most comfortable period I ever had. I didn't think I could associate a luxury item with a bodily function but here we are lol. I got away from that as time progressed, but I am redoing my sewing area so I can get back to that and make more reausable things. Thank you for helping me stay on track.

@galacticgardevoir9496 3 жыл бұрын

I went through all of my things recently, as I went home for the holidays and brought back anything that would be useless sitting at home. I have like 1,000 single-use cotton rounds that were in small collections here and there between my parent's house and my apartment it'll be a while before I get to move to reusable cotton rounds but I compiled them and am working through them one by one.

@stavfili 3 жыл бұрын

"aka poops!" 😂 😂

@NetZeroCompany 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feature ❤️ We're so happy to see our reusables given love over and over again! Your plant family is beautiful. :)

@alydiafraser9290 3 жыл бұрын

I love my washable period pads so much.

@ruthst.julien4581 3 жыл бұрын

I am slowly making switches and I can't wait to see my progress in 5 years on my youtube channel 😊

@ryanpaterson1579 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing tips as usual! 💕 Thank you for making these videos. Love you and your channel so much 😍😍

@ashleyamber8729 3 жыл бұрын

Making my switch from shampoo bottles to bars have changed my life! I absolutely love it. I also just use coconut oil as my lotion, it has saved me so much money and the planet so much plastic! I love your videos they are so informative and encouraging

@curiouslyunruffled 3 жыл бұрын

Ugh, shaving creams are so utterly pointless. Someone needs to ban them already. Also, thank you Gittemary for the Denttabs recommendation. I used to make my toothpaste with baking soda only to later find out that it can be abrasive for our teeth enamel and so had to stop doing that. I'm super psyched to try dental tablets now! :)

@pablogarciaperez1 3 жыл бұрын

When I was learning how to shave by my mom,I never heard about shaving cream. Thiccc layer of soap and trust me,its far more better than the cream(because I ended up trying it)

@rebeccarichmond3685 3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree about reusable period products!! I have reusable period underwear and it's amazing!!

@LiLPnAiHuNniE 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your sustainable tips! 🥰

@phoebelianna7226 3 жыл бұрын

I love these videos! I bought a RubyCup menstrual cup a few years back and it really changed the period game! I also have never used mouthwash, but I’ve recently acquired a stainless steel tongue scraper which has been wildly fantastic and goes a long way in helping my mouth feel clean and fresh!

@lidoolgumbii 3 жыл бұрын

I have just discovered your channel and I am obsessed! You are so inspiring and its incredible to see your passion. Which bidet attachment do you use or does anyone else have any recommendations?

@kiminthekitchen 3 жыл бұрын

Toothbrush and razor are also the first things I switched over. For toothpaste I use tooth tabs when I travel but at home I love David’s toothpaste. It comes in an aluminum tube. For body lotion, I get body oil from my local bulk shop as well as mouthwash tabs that dissolve in water. Shave cream I use a vegetable glycerin soap bar. There are so many easy switches that I didn’t know existed until I committed to switching to low waste. For periods I use a reusable menstral disc and I love it

@adagioborntrager4456 3 жыл бұрын

Love videos like this one! Love to know your review on the last swab! Love from Cali!

@RaccoonLaundry 3 жыл бұрын

I get a lot of my bathroom stuff from a local woman on etsy who makes them! She sells her products at a lot of local stores around here too. She makes soaps, shampoo bars, conditioner bars, lotion bars, scrubs, chapsticks - it's amazing. For toothpaste, once I'm out of what I have, I'm going to be giving Bite a try - they also have mouthwash tabs too!

@jennifermecum8990 3 жыл бұрын

I love you energy in all you videos. ❤️ From Texas.

@alanashanah 2 жыл бұрын

I use SALT cup and it was a game changer. I bought it in a set of 2 sizes. I tried the first size and it worked for my routine and body shape/size so I passed the unused size on to someone else- dropped it off in a little free pantry with other toiletries and I think sometimes I hope whoever picked it up is enjoying their cup as much as I am 🤗

@paigeb6783 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly I don't know about anyone else, but now that I have made so many zero waste swaps I cannot imagine going back. I tried using my sisters makeup wipes and I found them incredibly irritating!

@Ebooola 3 жыл бұрын

When I need to scrub my body skin.. I just use my natural body scrub glove. I have it for several years now and it does the trick well! Love your serie of videos for the thing you don't buy anymore.

@minimalmonee 3 жыл бұрын

You influenced me to try out some more sustainable options. So I just recieved my tooth tabs from boobalou. Excited to start using them 🤗

@leticiaromo3177 3 жыл бұрын

Me encantó, sin duda vale la pena tomar esos consejos!

@aubreejobizzarro1208 Жыл бұрын

You can make sugar scrubs super cheap at home if you love your body scrubs! There’s a lot of Pinterest recipes, It’s mostly a ratio of sugar to coconut oil, and essential oils for fragrance! Not sure how sustainable it is because sugar can be an intensive things to produce, however I straight up just use my nails to exfoliate (obviously gently) but just dragging your nails along your skin usually picks up all the dead skin and sebum and dirt and you just clean under your nails when done. I really love reusing coffee grounds if it want and intense exfoliation, but it is VERY VERY MESSY just a forewarning. Also sugar waxing can be done at home (kind of tricky and there is a learning curb), but it also uses sugar but for all the ladies who like their waxing; sugar waxing.

@smallcatbigworld 3 жыл бұрын

I've never been a fan of the dental tabs. Maybe I never used them properly. But I have been able to find sustainably made toothpaste in a little jar! Everything else in this video I'm 100% on board with.

@Malucha1212 3 жыл бұрын

Im binge watching all your videos 🤩 (again)

@kyleeburgess2420 3 жыл бұрын

I don't use mouthwash either but I've seen the toothpaste tablets come in mouthwash versions too.

@sydneerobinson2713 2 жыл бұрын

I was out shopping the other day at a zero waste store and saw mouthwash tabs. Not sure if a ton of places have them but figured I’d mention it.

@lauragilmore3907 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve noticed how my first zero waste swaps were basically the same! It’s as if most people have the same starting point xx all the best xx

@SaraCaitlinBerg 3 жыл бұрын

If someone is having issues with needing shaving cream, Package Free Shop sells a shaving bar that has worked really well for me in the past. Either that or I will just lather my legs with conditioner 😊

@monteslopezmarianagi5037 3 жыл бұрын

I relate so muchh with the body hair hahah its kinda fun

@berkleynisson9654 3 жыл бұрын

Yesss!! Same

@debcress6718 3 жыл бұрын

The Mimikaki is great, one of my latest swaps :D

@litua13 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow I didnt even think about making my own lotion! Thank you for the idea!

@RainbowVegansRock 3 жыл бұрын

Yes 👍 love your list. I use a bidet and eco toilet paper, I have in the past used old rags (family cloth) to dry but it means you have to wash them a lot so it's quite time consuming.

@teresa_meow 3 жыл бұрын

I love all of these swaps so much, it kinda puts into perspective what we actually need and what we can perfectly live without! Just a question: how well does your konjac sponge work? Because I had two, and contrary to what it said on the packaging ("lasts up to 12 weeks) mine lasted max. 2 weeks and broke apart, even though I was super gentle with it. It was super nice for my face, helped cleanse it nicely, but it didn't last at all :(

@byersjul 3 жыл бұрын

maybe try a different brand? Ive tried some brands that I like and some I hate. My favorites are the andalou naturals ones and they last 3-4 months each (they continue to last but get rid of them for a cleanliness/bacteria standpoint).

@alexwegner4221 3 жыл бұрын

Also you can make a body scrub with just sugar and olive oil mixed together! Super easy

@christinametzger2609 3 жыл бұрын

Loofah is a type of plant (gord specifically). Growing and using your own loofah is definitely the MOST sustainable body scrub/rag/thing.

@LoveU2evenMore1 3 жыл бұрын

Scrubee from Lush works amazing :)

@vive_les_emeuh 3 жыл бұрын

Hey where does your bidet attachment come from/what brand is it ? Thanksssss 😁😁

@user-xb9nj8yo8t 3 жыл бұрын

Aleppp soap is a beautiful multi purpose soap. I use it instead of shampoo and body wash gel. Works perfectly well 👌

@queendarcy5024 3 жыл бұрын

I always hit like even before watching .. first comment ❤️ from india

@pippilangstrumpf1146 3 жыл бұрын

Oh Yes! 🍃we all started with the bamboo toothbrush 🤗 the best low waste product ever 😁 ...is it gross when I tell you that I've been using the same disposable razor for almost 2 years now? 😅🤣😋 A friend of mine bought a whole package of them and gave me one...once in a while I put it in disinfectant and obviously I rinse it after using - but tbh it's still sharp enough for me...I can shave as usual, no problems, works completely fine - I don't have much to shave though 😉 ..but eventually - in an other year or so 😎 I might finally invest in a safety razor 🦊

@alexwegner4221 3 жыл бұрын

I use a little drop of my conditioner as shaving cream :) works super well, 2 uses in 1 and my one bottle of conditioner lasts me a year so not too bad! want to look into conditioner bars next though

@apartmentcopacabanario863 3 жыл бұрын

Almost the same list here!!! I still use disposable razers,but I use like 5 or 4 a year, so it is not such an absurd..leaf ismy dream, but just a bit too expensive

@katjarozantseva8069 3 жыл бұрын

You shouldn't stick any hard items in your ears, be it cotton swabs or bamboo. That irritates your skin (so ears produce even more wax) and can be harmful. You can use clear oil or just your bare fingers to clean ears (I usually do it in shower after I washed my hair, a lot of water has already found its way into ears by that time so earwax is softened)

@angelakneller2880 3 жыл бұрын

I love my Muslim cloths and flannels that I use to wash my face with and to take off make up if I wear any. I can’t use air fresheners anywhere in my home as they affect my sinuses so I use candles where possible. I do have one body and face scrub left to use up but once I do use them up I will not use them as I’m lazy with my skincare anyways and prefer a face mask over face scrub x we are renovating our bathroom and am currently doing a bathroom audit of products I use. Looking into a uk soap company to change some of my other products I use. But slowly getting there x

@Depresso_Espresso_420 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! I would love if you did a video about sustainability and owning pets!

@chubbydinosaur9148 Жыл бұрын

I've got a little earwax problem going on and my left ear got extra crusty after blowing my ear drum during a nasty cold, using swaps just wasn't an option because it was too painful, so I used my netipod (nose shower) to squeeze warm salt water into my ears while bend over the tub and oml they're so clean and healthy now, my ear drum on the left and infection on the right healed in no time.

@basil33 3 жыл бұрын

I bought One Drop Only which is a German brand of mouthwash sold in a glass container. It was expensive for me since I live in the US and had to order it on Amazon. I’m not sure why I haven’t heard more Zero waste people talk about it. I haven’t used it yet but I’m looking forward to it

@carlaruckerl4883 3 жыл бұрын

I love true gum !!!

@kitkatk5152 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video, I would like to try the dental tabs. I minimise toilet paper use at home by washing myself with water and drying with a small cotton towel I keep for that purpose and wash regularly

@notyouraveragegringos Жыл бұрын

I've made reusable menstrual pads and they are way more comfortable and have never had a problem with leakage. I have very sensitive skin and I used to buy more expensive all cotton pads but the reusable ones are a million times better! I also use the diva cup, mostly for beach days. I also made a bunch of reusable cotton rounds out of facecloths and flannel. They also work better than the disposable ones and I love that it's another thing I don't have to buy!

@sustainableteacheryt 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! My list is really similar to yours. Although some alternatives are different :)

@martaobara-michlewska9004 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Could you please link the bidet attachement? Thanks a lot!

@aubreejobizzarro1208 Жыл бұрын

For cotton rounds for skin care; The original makeup eraser company makes reusable toner puffs! I’ve used their mini makeup pads for “makeup remover” and the toner puffs! I really like them. I am uncertain about the material (I think they may be a polyester dangit). There may be other options too, I just know this is what I use that’s a little better than purely disposable items. Alternatively, I think you could probably make these toner puffs using a soft 100% velour or Terri cloth fabric, and for makeup wipes, using a velour fabric would work perfect. (Both terricloth and velour can be 100% cotton, I only know because I have some vintage velour juicy couture track suits and they are 100% cotton!!)

@lhc2462 2 ай бұрын

I just got a plastic toothbrush where you just replace the part of the head with the bristles! I was finding my bamboo toothbrushes got mouldy so this solution works for us.

@1mariam3 3 жыл бұрын

Natural loofah is my last low waste finding and Im in love ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@lydiajoystuart4082 Жыл бұрын

I find really wanting to go out any buy more of what I already have. I had the same face bar for like 3 years. I was still using it until I realized it got all mushy and wasn't doing much for my skin anymore. I went to a different local sustainable store and got one I've never tried before. But there were so many times where I told myself not to buy face wash because I already had a bar at home.

@Linmarr1980 3 жыл бұрын

Wookie is a style :D

@nightgazer251 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for highlighting the environmental impact of conventionally farmed cotton! Love love love.

@marispilgrim1677 3 жыл бұрын

Bite has a 100% plant based brush with bristles made out of bean oil!

@kimjapau 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a video, where you make your toilet bombs? I cannot find one. I love your content

@laurl809 3 жыл бұрын

Toothbrush is the only bathroom related item that I haven't switched yet, still using my electric toothbrush. My dentist says that the electric one cleans a lot better and oral health is very important so kinda stuck.

@fionam5879 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure where you're located (and what brands are available there) but quite a few sustainable brands are now doing electric toothbrush heads that they have a take back program for, so they will get recycled. And then obviously the base is reusable!

@laurl809 3 жыл бұрын

@@fionam5879 I'm in Finland and haven't found anything available here when I don't want to order overseas :(

@Gittemary 3 жыл бұрын

Oral health is super important, no question. I have heard of these more eco-friendly electric toothbrush heads, and I cannot discard them completely, perhaps I'll try them some day. I see my dentist for check-ups a couple of times a year and we talk about ways to improve oral health always, so I have am super thorough with my bamboo brush, I floss etc to make sure I am always prioritizing health 🌿

@martaduarte3364 3 жыл бұрын

I've bought the Georganics sonic toothbrush. It's amazing, eco-friendly and comes from the UK, not that far away from Finland.

@laurl809 3 жыл бұрын

@@martaduarte3364 Thanks for the tip! I need to check if I could get my hands on one of those. There are finnish online shop that sell Georganics but haven't seen a electric tootbrush yet

@bc9543 3 жыл бұрын

You can make your own liquid soap by "melting" a bar of soap. The ratio varies depending on the brand, but about 8 cups of water to one bar seems safe. Chop up the bar, heat it in a pot with the water, stir, let cool, put in containers of your choice. Sometimes called soap jelly.

@niknikkuta4241 3 жыл бұрын

Does the soap separate from the water when being stored? I was looking into making my own liquid soap but couldn't find a way to do it without using lye (apparently that binds the soap & water) which is a chemical I'd rather not use.

@bc9543 3 жыл бұрын

@@niknikkuta4241 not usually, but it wont quite be the same consistency as commercial. I have had the best luck using doctor bronner's for hand and kitchen soap. I actually get two gallons out of one bar and store it in empty gallon containers. For laundry soap, i use zote soap, borax, and washing soda. Have fun! 😊

@antu8139 2 жыл бұрын

Gittemary, you should do a video about laundry, skincare (because your skin looks great), and cleaning!

@Gittemary 2 жыл бұрын

I literally have several videos about all of these topics 😎✨ just search for them 👌

@amberatartimec2564 3 жыл бұрын

Please could.you share the bidet attachment. Does it attach to your sink and taps, or somehow to the toilet to access the water flow?

@carmenl9682 3 жыл бұрын

What oils besides coconut oil do you put in your hair? My hair has been so dry lately so i feel like i can't quit conditioner

@user-xb9nj8yo8t 3 жыл бұрын

Argan oil is an amazing alternative to hair serum a tiny but goes along way

@pablogarciaperez1 3 жыл бұрын

Also about the scent,my aunt uses smaaall smaaall amount of vanilla powder in every room she wants to and the result is awesome. The greatest thing is that these little tips are from people that they never tried to have the label "zero waste", they were just people who had less and had to be more inventive(usually that invention is zero waste solution)

@Merciaks 3 жыл бұрын

Oh that sounds really interesting! Does the vanilla powder go in a dish, or maybe a small cloth bag? 😊 I'd like to try this since it's getting really cold where I live and so opening the window to let some air in isn't the best option when it's chilly already!

@tanitabotha5738 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, I wanted to know how long you use your toothbrushes as many people say you should replace your toothbrush every 3 months. Is that the same for bamboo toothbrushes? Also, something you can do is just reuse the old toothbrushes to clean hard to reach areas

@LuuGolinski 3 жыл бұрын

also haven't used these items for ages, some never (e.g. wet wipes, air freshener, shaving cream). one after another I switched to bulk-variants or sustainable versions or cut out completely. At the moment I'm using up my cotton swabs (bamboo handle, but yeah, still single use) and want to switch to this stick (mine's called oriculi). The difficulty is, I kind of like usings cotton swabs for cleaning my ears. So I want to kind of outsmart myself by simply not buying new ones so that I will be forced to use the oriculi stick 🙃😅 and absolutely, air fresheners are so wasteful 😫 and relatively unnecessary.

@elbookish2912 2 жыл бұрын

I have an electric toothbrush cos I had it before I cared about low waste living, it works, and I have some mild OCD/Autistic tendencies which just makes me feel better using an electric brush. Even if I could use a manual bamboo brush comfortably I wouldn't buy one while my current toothbrush is still working. also I've realised that I can use a single bar of goat milk soap on my body, face, and hair. this suits my quick shower routine and means I have to think less about bathroom products, but I also recognise that some hair just needs more effort or a different kind of routine. Every day is a bit of a journey of discovery and we just have to complete our own personal quests.

@FrankieEm 3 жыл бұрын

How do you like your Last Swabs ... I think that’s their name? I only use cotton swabs to dry out my ears when water gets in them. So, mostly my showers which I take 3-4x/week based on the season. I cannot stand the feeling of water in my ears and have tried using towels and cloth to get in there, but it never works and I’m left with an ear ache. Do the Last Swabs absorb water pretty well? Do you think I could swap for those and be ok? Thanks for your awesome videos! I’ve been watching for a while and your evolution as a KZfaqr and as a person has been beautiful and inspiring! Love to you!

@adagioborntrager4456 3 жыл бұрын

Great question I’d love to hear an answer to! I’ve been wanting to get one but don’t want to waste another product if it doesn’t work.

@junkivicky 3 жыл бұрын

We use both the LastSwab and disposable swab, because the LS cannot absorb water. The disposable ones are for drying our ears and the LS for cleaning. My boyfriend uses them more, I only need it once every few weeks, when I wash my hair. But one pack of cotton swabs has lasted the two of us more than a year, I cannot even remember when we bought that pack. There is still twentysomething left...

@monceb7647 3 жыл бұрын

What is your opinion on bamboo toothbrushes with plant based bristles.

@annalenareinbold1646 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there!☺️ Loved this video☀️ One question: What do you do with the top part of the toothbrush that contains plastic? Do you just throw the whole thing in the compost or do you somehow separate the „head“ from the rest of the toothbrush? Best wishes from Germany☀️

@Gittemary 3 жыл бұрын

I take the bristles out because composting ✌️

@annalenareinbold1646 3 жыл бұрын

@@Gittemary Thank you for answering☺️👍🏼

@niknikkuta4241 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Gittemary, just wondering how you get your teeth so white? Do you use anything else other than the tooth tabs? Also what's your thoughts on period undies vs reusable pads in terms of absorbing? I've recently tried Love Luna period undies (suppose to hold up to 3-4 tampons worth) but find a lot of blood sits on the top layer vs my reusable bamboo pads which barely have any blood on the top layer. I use the pads when I'm at home but because they're night use size, I don't feel comfortable wearing in public or to work so I still use tampons in those instances (tried using a cup but got the wrong size & it was too big). Curious if I'm the only one with this issue 🤷‍♀️ Love your videos 💜 Nicola (from Australia)

@gnrfinkployd 3 жыл бұрын

I make my own mouthwash with bicarb soda water and a little peppermint essential oil :)

@stinenotchristine 3 жыл бұрын

Do you buy the toilet paper online? Or have you found any places in Denmark where they sell these? I want to avoid shipping

@Steina_The_Yarnist Жыл бұрын

After I became sensitive to commercially made toothpastes, I switched to a sprinkle of sodium bicarbonate on a toothbrush moistened with hydrogen peroxide. Doing so has stopped my mouth pain, saved money, and earned the complements of my dentist.