Huge YES to green investments video!!

I’m an older gal... Baby Boomer here who was a kid in the 60’s & 70’s. This was a time when the world never thought about plastic or over-consumption, but it was also the time before globalization and we never had a lot of stuff. We also never saw a real pineapple, nor did we have any idea what an avocado was. We got a few Mandarin oranges at Christmas, and that was a big deal!! We didn’t fly anywhere or have fancy vacations. We went camping in our home province (🇨🇦). My Mom was a DIY-er, she made & cooked everything... we just never had the term DIY at that time. I also grew up in a household where money was tight, therefore we used and re-used everything, and we never wasted anything. Disposable stuff didn’t exist. I had the same lunch box for school lunches for many years. I think my upbringing has most definitely helped me to come back to this low waste and frugal lifestyle. I did not appreciate it as a kid, but I sure appreciate it now. Thanks for this one Gittemary, I hope 2021 is rolling along smoothly for you 💜

I think wooden spoon, knives and forks to take out with you are a waste of money. Wrap your own house cutlery in a napkin and take that out. No extra expenses.

The economically privilege was something we had to face after having kids and changing our budget. I called it "Money or morals". We can not shop at a store we hate for ethical reasons and spend more at better shops, thus going over our budget or go to the store we hate and stay within our budget. We thankfully were able to find a better place to shop, but it took a lot of time and research to find it. I do really appreciate you acknowledging this both in this video and in your previous videos. I feel as if its something a lot of people in the sustainability world, especially people on youtube, tend to ignore it or not consider it a factor. Thank you for all of your time, effort and posting this video.

YES to green investments video - real green investments that aren't hugely expensive please.

A video about truly green investments would be wonderful! I've been looking for this kind of information for a long time and it's often discouraging. It would be useful especially from the European point of view: so far, I found videos about this topic made by Americans, who have totally different options for investments compared to Europeans. Thank you Gittemary, great video as always!

Yes please green investments/which bank you bank with/pensions - it has such a huge impact (in the trillions of dollars) compared to other changes we make

One of my favourite things (other than the obvious green side) about getting rid of disposable items and replacing them with reusable is never running out!

Great video! It brings to mind a term Shelbizleee uses a lot, eco-minimalism, about consuming less and more sustainably for environmental reasons, which really resonates with me.

The privilege of sustainability is such an important topic. I believe in many countries/areas of the world peoples wages already don't match up to the cost of living. Theoretically, the minimum wage should match the cost of living. When the 'cost of living' is calculated based on a society that isn't sustainable, with unethical supply chains driven by the demands of capitalism for the cheapest possible means of production, "zero waste" and shopping sustainably just isn't attainable for many to the most of people. Here where I live in Australia, bulk and zero waste stores are found in more affluent areas. Right now there is a call to bring back onshore manufacturing due to politicised trade issues with China, yet the majority of Australians can't afford to support ethical, Australian made brands all the time. It's a nuanced issue, that's for sure.

So appreciate this content! I was recently following a KZfaqr who tried to shame people into joining the environmental movement. I unfollowed her recently because I just couldn't take it anymore. I really appreciate that you acknowledged the privilege of going zero waste in this video. Not everyone can afford to do it all (mine included although we do our best). Another thing to consider is that not everyone is mentally able to conquer their environmental foot print. Just getting out of bed feels like too much for them (I was also one of those people). And we have to show grace to those people. And encourage them but not condemn

You were recently suggested to me and I just adore your personality. You aren’t pushy and are genuinely kind which is so refreshing to watch. As a single self employed mom I’ve always tried to do what I can and even run my own online secondhand business, sell and shop secondhand for the kiddies at consignment stores, and reuse pasta jars as my fine glasses and storage, and have a tendency to try to make my own furniture or get it from people just getting rid of it which all comes from the low budget side to get by- but in other areas it’s not always as easy to be as morally sound with a very tight budget. I love that you brought that up in such a caring way and not shameful. Though I am slowly but surely getting my home back on track to be more ethical as we run out of things after the initial time of adjustment to one income and the survival methods I had to utilize. Keep up the amazing work ❤️

Thank you for talking about green budget and how zero waste can save you money on your lifestyle which I don’t think people know. My family of five saves $18,000 a year since we started living zero waste in 2015.

What an amazing video, very well said

I really appreciate your transparency while talking about things, something that is rare on KZfaq. You had nice well-thought explanations that are reasonable and fact-based. Here in Morocco most people cannot afford imported stuff or labeled things, so most groceries at least for veggies and fruits are done in farmers markets which are local. However it is so sad the little effort the government puts into spreading awareness about sustainability.

Love this, you makes such great points. I still use my Tupperware from 10 years ago and take it off family members when they're throwing it out rather than buying new glass ones. New matching glass jars look so pretty but it's not the point of zero waste and decreasing our consumer footprint!

I'm glad you talked about how purchasing sustainable products can be a privilege. One thing I think is important to add on to that is that this doesn't mean that only people with financial privilege can do things in an environmentally sustainable way. Poor and working class people often already ARE more sustainable, but we don't always acknowledge this because it isn't a lifestyle or a consumer purchase and the sustainability movement in general is really tied up in performing class privilege. Being poor & sustainable might be things like taking the bus or riding a bike because you can't *afford* a car. It's not going on planes for a trip every year or more often, which have a massive carbon footprint. It's buying used clothes, used cars, used appliances, because you can't afford anything else. It's so important that we recognize these as positive environmental impacts even when they are not choices, otherwise people with wealth continue to define what environmentalism is and often as you mentioned it is defined as a consumerist performance.

"doing the best from the position we're in", I think that is very important to emphasize. I would be interested in a video about green investment too! 😀 I switched to another bank (an ethical one) about a year ago and started some investing with their help just few weeks ago 😊🌱 I also noticed that switch in where I spend my money. now I am also able to donate a bit from time to time, spend more money for zero waste food, etc. really good examples, the lentils, the menstrual cup 👍

I would love to hear your thoughts about Denmark getting new dietary recommendations. I don't eat meat on my own, but when I visit my parents I still eat whatever they serve - mainly because I don't have the energy for the judgement and arguments. I know my parents will never stop eating meat, but they are gradually lowering their portions and have started occasionally making vegetarian dishes - just like they sometimes even like what I cook for them *gasp* 🤣. This is why I somehow kind of like the Danish approach of lowering the amount of meat recommended rather than going all in at once. My dad was angry even over this change, but at least we could have a decent conversation about having fewer days with meat in a week - whereas I know he would easily start consuming more meat in plain spite if there was talk of going completely vegetarian. Thank you for yet another great video and especially for pointing out privelege, which some zero-wasters completely and conveniently ignore.

just wanted to say something. i heard u saying that organic stuff is more expensive..cause it's organic. and of course, it should be cause it was made fairly, and yk. there is a place near where I live (30 mins away by a car) where there is a family that grows pickles 🥒(organic ones), and they spray the fruit with chemicals (the ones that will "help" the plant to grow, and stay healthy, and that bugs and small animals won't eat), and they do that almost EVERY day. Then they ship it to Germany (btw these pickles grow in Serbia) where on the jar of those pickles says: CaMe FrOm GeRmAnY and OrGaNiC. And then we have my dad that actually grows ORGANIC fruit and veggies that he never sprays with anything, and if something eats the plant, then he still won't spray it, cause he wants to eat actual organic plant (he doesn't sell those, it's just for our family 🙃). Just wanted to mention that, since y'all in "modern" Europe think everything is organic.🤍

While I'm not great at zero waste. There just isn't access where I live. But I've used a safety razor for 2 years. I was spending $15 on razors before the switch. It paid for it's self in 3 months and I bought blades on bulk. Like 5 years worth at the rate I use them. I don't spend anything on shaving anymore.

Something to keep in mind is the boards and ceos of public companies have a fiduciary responsibility to pursue money> ethics. The board is often as tied up as the ceo, who are bound to make money. They are obviously extremely responsible and complicit, but it is us the consumers that give those companies life

Yes! Please tell more about green ways of investing. I am starting to get interested in this area lately, although I barely earn. Also, I am from another country and continent. So, something we can all learn and apply❤️ Thankyou ❤️

I am just learning and getting into investing as a 20-something, so I would love to hear your advice about investing and being able to use your dollar to support green companies and projects!!

This video. This is the video anyone thinking about making the change nerds to see. The first point in the video is my biggest pet-peeve so to speak, people go zero waste and burn themselves out trying to do it all at once and throwing everything away

Please talk about sustainable investments! I started buying some solar and wind ETFs this year and have really amazing returns from them, which is pretty cool because I think a lot of people are under the impression that ethical investing doesn't get you anywhere.

Would love a video on green investments! Also would love a "break down" of your monthly expenses on food, different food categories and zero waste personal care (shampoobars and dental tabs etc.). My biggest hurdles are that the bulk stores are far away and it is a bit more expensive, which is a challenge being a student with mortgage and debt. But i really want to live as sustainably as possible

You are the BEST! Thank you for blessing my morning ❤️❤️❤️

YAY a much needed video! I am trying to rethink and rearrange my budget and this is another helpful bit of advice at the beginning of the year!

Loving your chill vibe ❤️

So real and inspirational!! Thanks ❤

Great video Gittemary - I love watching your content 💚

This was the video that I didn’t know I needed!

Eloquent and powerful as always 💚. Thank you so much xx

Thank you for yet another informative video. This was a great watch :)

You are amazing and so inspiring! I can see your passion and knowledge - keep doing what you're doing :)

I absolutely love this video!

Love the structure of the video, it flows perfectly, has wonderful info and is easy to follow.

I have a low budget and a family of three to maintain, but since we have become zero wasters we are spending a looooot less money. Self production, re-use, less car possible, second hand and SIMPLY not buying. I ‘discovered’ how many things we buy but don’t need. We are selling a lot of stuff we have in the house, and the more we declutter, the better we feel. I don’t think I could live now like I was living three years ago, I couldn’t afford it. So, go zero waste

Great video!! I am a student at the moment, also do not have a ton of money to spend but I stopped buying on impulse and started slowly buying more sustainable things like a menstrual cup (which I don't know why but I cant really seem to make it work) also some washable pads so I do use those lol.

that fact of 71% of all global emissions being from the same 100 companies had absolutely bewildered me... it's quite unbelievable to try and fully comprehend this. You're definitely right in saying that the industry has a very big role to play, it just makes me mad that they don't invest their money in the right things. Surely if they're making billions then either reducing on their plastic packaging or treating their workers more ethically wouldn't do any harm??!

Love this video. So much useful info and I would love to hear more about the green investments u mentioned

This was such an interesting video! Thank you!

Love this! Thanks for sharing

Things I spend less money on now: Cling wrap and aluminum foil (silicone baking mat) Disposable razors (metal razor with replicable blades) Toilet paper (installed a bidet) Tampons and Pads (eco pads and thinx) Disposable napkins and paper towels (cloth napkins and kitchen towels) Things I spend more money on now: Well made eco friendly clothing (for clothes I can't/won't buy in thrift stores) Laundry and Dish cleaning agents Shampoo and Conditioner Overall, I think it totally balances out. I do think some zero waste products are expensive, but with all the money I save buying less of other products I think we still spend less on household goods than typical families.

Så vigtig video!😍

I have so many financial and sustainability goals this year! Love this💕

definitely yes to a video about green investments! and I don't know if you would be comfortable with it, but I'd love to see a video about how much you actually spend on certain categories in a month, like food, rent & utilities, savings etc. you absolutely don't need to share specific amounts, but maybe in percentages compared to how much you've earned that month? I just think it would be super interesting!

Yes please eco-economics video!!! I would love to know more about that.

Yes a video about green investing would be awesome, especially for Europeans! I am new to investing and I want to make sure that I support companies which are as sustainable as possible. Also a warning for the viewers: I noticed with a lot of videos that mention investing that bots will find them and create comments that are supposed to promote some "investment advisors". It's unethical advertising at best and probably just a scam.

I've been learning about green investments and found lists of robo advisors that focus on green or socially responsible companies (3 that come to mind are betterment, ellevest, and open invest). And I also learned that you can open a brokerage account and invest in index funds that have high sri/esg ratings and/or impact funds. I took a few days to study to learn all this jargon, too. And sorry this is US centric bc I live there. Investing with Rose is a good starting place btw

Insightful and informative, thank you.

Great insight! Thank you for addressing certain privileges we're afforded (or not!)...and for how to incorporate sustainability slowly!

This was a very useful video. Thank you x

Thank you so much for making such videos. I have been vegan for some years now and am finally stepping into sustainable living.Your videos definitely help me out and inspire me more.

Hi Gittemary!! Your experience was so interesting. When I started in this world 2 years ago I decided that any change that I introduce in my life, should not alter my budget. Or it should be compensated with another change. So this way my changes and new habits could be sustainable :)

This video is brilliant! I would love to know more about green investments cause I have been thinking about it lately but I am kind of lost...thanks for your amazing and useful content!

Yes. Please I would love to learn more about Green Investments! :) Your videos are so down to earth and easy to follow! Thank you!

Big yes to a video for green investments! Thank you for your brilliant work 💚

Wonderful content, thanks

I’m really enjoying this sustainable decorating content Gittemary! Please do more. I really like the designer look and the quirky way you mix and style pieces together. How do you manage to find so many good quality items secondhand? Any tips would be great x

The main think, what I love on your channel and on your videos is, that you educate other people about ´how to do it batter´. Lots of zw/eco... people on youtube just speak about themselves - how good in being zw they are, what they do and how they behave. It´s awesome, that you show better ways to be eco friendly, share tips and information about really important thinks especially about eco hoax. Big thank you for that

Hey Gitte, I loved the video. I know money is a very touchy subject for many people, but I was wondering if you could make a video where you talk more about your food budget, I think it would be really interesting. Fx it could be about how much you spend on groceries a month, what you buy, where you buy it, how often you grocery shop and so on. My boyfriend and I spend 2.000DKK on food each month and I'm really curious if that is a lot or not. If anyone would like to share their food budget in the comments, it could be really fun to see and compare.

Thanks for an awesome video! Super excited for a green investment video :)

yes to a vid on investments!

Great video. I've been binge watch all day. Your channel was recommended 👌🏾. And I'm glad it was. New subscriber 👍🏾 But one thing using 20+ year old Tupperware can be problematic. A lot of older plastics contained BPA. I would definitely recommend everyone to update Tupperware or switch to classwear.

Can you make a video about things that help you save money with zero waste? Or extreme unconventional ideas that you do for zero waste that are uncommon ideas

Loved this and I would also love to hear about green investments!!

This is so helpful, thank you! Also the nutritional yeast comment, lol, SAME

This is super helpful. I've found that switching over to other items are definitely more expensive and I work 2 jobs now. But I'm trying to cut certain things out so I can be able to do other things.

I agree with the stuff about the consumption habits mattering :) I am lucky that I was never raised to be super consumerist (my parents come from the soviet union) so although I didn't consciously try to buy sustainable items for a long time, I didn't buy much in general. I still have some clothes from 10 years ago. I feel like buying clothes every week, even if it is "sustainable" clothing, isn't going to end up being sustainable at all, since it still needs to be produced, shipped etc.

I want to watch something about green investments!!!

BIG YES to the How to invest in green projects or companies! As someone who doesn't have much experience with investments, I am sort of forced to just go with what my bank suggests but I really want to put my money into things I agree with

thanks for this overview, especially mentioning that only a few companies are mega polluters.

Yes, would love a green investments video! I haven’t even known where to start

Would love more videos like this, and especially one about green investments.

I would love to see a video on how you stay so positive and happy 😊 you always seem so lively and I'm sure you have bad days, but I'd love to know your secret!

I would love to see a video on which method of packaging is more sustainable, buying food thats packaged in cans vs glass! I don't know where I would begin my own research 😭😭

This makes me kind of wish my great grandmother on my dad's side didn't immigrate. Scandinavian's are so far ahead when it comes to this. I'm not even able to pick my own groceries right now but am trying to be a lot more concious of my choices. Cut down drastically on meat to occasionally choosing plant milk because it lasts longer and agressivly using up products I already have. When I can shop for myself again I plan to have used my sewing scraps for bulk bins. You also really remind me of the actress Emilia Clarke.

Also I would love to see a video about green and sustainable investments

Hey Gittemary! I’d love to see a video about vegan, zero/low waste snacks (both healthy and not so healthy)! Whether it’s crisps and sweets or more healthy things (aside from basics like fruit) I find it impossible to buy anything in this category without some plastic! Thanks :)

Everything you said sooo right! I almost think I should buy everything at once. sometimes stuff can wait if it's belong to us :)

uuu, green investments sounds verrrry interesting! we want, we want!

I would be also super interested in learning more about green investments

Yes yes please do a video on green investments!

Oh wow yes please make a video about green investing 😍

I would LOVE 💕 a green investment video. I've been looking into it but am struggling to find the right choice.

Non-"zero-waste" but lower waste tip: Start purchasing (easiest is to start with food) products that are the best taste-quality vs price and, when at home, remove the packaging and place them in your own jars/containers (I mostly use old pickle jars) . You'll likely find out, there are still quite good quality options for quite a bit less. First of all, you will get used to the notion of storing your food in jars/ own containers. Things such as the container sizes and the storage of all these items will make a lot more sense, and will change less often, since everything will have a designated space that is fitting. But also you will save quite a lot. Oftentimes, we pay a good chunk for the nicest packaging (and it is not uncommon to hold a certain value/pride when people visit you and see "oh, you buy this 'fancy', 'better' product"). If you're gonna instantly toss the packaging anyways, you'll feel more free to buy the better quality products for the cheapest prices. Sometimes you'll find that the tastiest product also is the most expensive and has the fanciest package (for me, that's mozzarella hahah) but this is really a cheap and simple transition to the lower-waste lifestyle. Besides, if you already have all the containers (of the right sizes of these items for you) designated for your food items, it's much easier to take them once in a while and refill them without buying packaged in plastic. And also it's not a drastic lifestyle change, so it's really simple to start following it. You visit the same stores in the same (or even lower) frequency. (which was a time problem for me trying to get to a better store/market every other day) ... It's a moneywise free change (but you can calculate an convert the time you'll spend by cleaning the old pickle jars into money if you wish) unless, which I do recommend for some items, you buy your own. Things such as salad mixes can store quite well in airtight (which I had to purchase) containers and survive open for a over a week instead of barely 2-3 days. Which will also lower your waste of uneaten food.

YYYEEEEESSSS Green Investments videos! : )

Would love a video about green investments!! Yes, please :)

My boss gives me food past sell by date. It is always wrapped in plastic but I am not guilty about it because it is mostly vegan but would have been thrown away anyway. I am vegan but I think that it is better to give free cheese to my parents than have them buy it 🤣

I'd love to see the investment video.

Did you do a video on the bidet attachment? I would like to know more about that.

Would love to hear more about investing

I would be interested in a video about green investments; I even mentioned it in your last instagram questions!

In my country, anything vegan or zero waste is super expensive or just not available at all. I am still vegan, but it means a lot of cooking and food prep, and very few convenience foods. I am always looking for tips in zero waste hacks that are free or affordable. Yes, you can only do what you can do within your circumstances, and that means time also, but you can still try.

Any tips/ideas on how to invest $ ethically while getting good returns (stocks and such)? I need to play catch up with investing towards my retirement.

More about eco economics!! :D

Do you have any in-depth videos about using the whole food? For example I've started a small garden in my apartment balcony. I grow carrots (among other things) and always end up just trashing the greens because I don't have access to composting at this time. I've heard you can make a potato out of the carrot greens and am looking into that but I would love to hear more of what you do to use the whole veggie/fruit :-))

love that over the shoulder bag.. you have a similar black one/fanny pack. Where are they from?!