I Tried Zero Waste Grocery Shopping at Trader Joe's ♻️🗑🍆

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So... I tried zero waste grocery shopping at Trader Joe's. It was... terrible. I definitely had a better time when I tried zero waste grocery shopping at Walmart (which I never thought I would say).
Do you have access to a dedicated zero waste grocery store? Or just bulk bins in general? Or are you someone who has to do their best at place like Target, Walmart, or even Aldi?
I'm thinking I'll do Whole Foods or Sprouts next, would love to hear what you would like to see (:
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@baileyschneider2797 5 жыл бұрын

Trader joes is heaven for vegans but hell for zero waste.

@rocsiali4092 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's weird how they have lots of healthy food....in plastic!.

@marley7659 5 жыл бұрын

Kin's market in canada 2 years ago started to wrap up to 50% of their loose produce in plastic bags. Needless to say the brand slowly started losing properties because of the waste. @@rocsiali4092 Trader joe's will lose money in the long term if they don't change how they manage their produce section.

@mason9621 5 жыл бұрын

Really? Where do you live if you don’t mind me asking? I live in Southern California and the Trader Joe’s near me sucks for vegans! Their selection is SO small. But they have a TON of fish, poultry, and meat products. Clark’s Nutrition, which is a small nutrition store with only 3 locations, is literal heaven for vegans and health food fanatics. It’s expensive but has everything you could wish for and more, I love it but I have to drive about 30 minutes to get to the closest one, without traffic, which is rare, so I don’t go much. I end up at Trader Joe’s or Sprouts, which are both down the street from my house. Sprouts is similar to Clark’s but a fraction of the size of Clark’s. Clark’s is bigger with WAY more products to choose from and an enormous selection of herbs and whole food vitamins and supplements. Their vegan foods selection is great too.

@baileyschneider2797 5 жыл бұрын

Marlayna Dreisinger I live in Texas. I used to live in California and the Trader Joe’s there was ok. Maybe it’s just Texas locations? Lol I like sprouts and Whole Foods the most though 🤗

@AltitudeActive 5 жыл бұрын

Seriously 😭😭 everything is packagedddd

@dancingottergirl 5 жыл бұрын

I saw an article recently that due to so many complaints Trader Joe's is actually planning to go plastic free by 2020. Has anyone else seen this?

@jaedyncall8212 5 жыл бұрын

I emailed telling them that I rarely shop there anymore BECAUSE of the plastic even though I love them and they emailed me back saying they are trying to reduce the plastic in their stores.

@nevajohns9929 5 жыл бұрын

Jennifer Lippens yes they announced it on their Instagram too!

@BrookeBaubles 5 жыл бұрын

That would be so great if they followed through with that! That would make low waste shopping so much more accessible to so many people.

@theshivelys 5 жыл бұрын

I saw that article too. I honestly shopped there one time in like the last 5-10 years because I saw that literally all of their stuff was packaged including the produce and this was prior to my low waste journey. It was just completely unnecessary! If they do go package free I will happily give them my business.

@jackwiltshire4066 5 жыл бұрын

I work at Trader Joe's and this is for the most part is true however it is super expensive and time consuming so we just need patience.

@megsmoney9342 5 жыл бұрын

I vote Whole Foods next! And maybe you could try making a waste-free dessert.

@luisamariam 5 жыл бұрын

Trader Joe’s would really be a perfect grocery store if it wasn’t for all the PACKAGING!!!!! They do it for convenience and... sure, thanks? but if you tally up all the packaging after a shop there is disgusting.

@eypapa 5 жыл бұрын

Trader Joe’s could be hella good if they did package free bulk tbh

@luisamariam 5 жыл бұрын

Tomato/tomATo. A grocery store under any other name is still a grocery store. They have literally every product a grocery store/supermarket has including produce. There really is no need for them to literally package 2 tomatoes together.

@littlearies3862 5 жыл бұрын

If you haven't heard, they are trying their best to reduce the plastic they use~!

@HolographicPixels 5 жыл бұрын

I would boil the lasagna noodles, and cut them into strips to make actual noodles. Lmfao. And make a homemade tomato sauce with the tomato +tomato paste, sauteed onion, basil, a bit of sugar from home. Dice the eggplant and cook it and just throw it all together lol.

@cozycasasmr4510 5 жыл бұрын

Thats actually a great idea 😀

@SimplePLan4life23 5 жыл бұрын

Yes exactly!!!! I think you “failed” because you don’t have much knowledge about food and recipes.

@Bee-qm7rd 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah. Just make what you got. Be creative, why do you have to follow a recepie. Americans 🤣🤦‍♀️

@SimplePLan4life23 5 жыл бұрын

There’s also I lot of jarred sauces and things. I agree that there’s a lot of plastic, but they do have other things.

@blisles7626 5 жыл бұрын

Can you explain why you call lasagna, lasagna noodles? Lasagna sheets are not noodles. It confuses me when people call all pasta noodles. Noodles are different to pasta and have different ingredients.

@ammityconnell809 5 жыл бұрын

Me: I love Shelbi, she's such a no-nonsense ecological content creator. Shelbi: *slaps eggplant repeatedly* I just love you so much, and Madison as well. You make me laugh but you keep it real and don't dodge the tough parts of being environmentally conscious. You're changing lives, girlie.

@janellemargot4376 5 жыл бұрын

Haha

@heidipare439 5 жыл бұрын

i would do a chili : beans in cans + fresh tomatoes, oignons, garlic serve that with roasted potatoes and eggplants

@trisarose 5 жыл бұрын

trader Joe's is what I think of when I think of a greenwashing company

@user-fq4ni3bv6z 5 жыл бұрын

Allegra Boyd they’re trying to reduce their plastic packaging now because there have been so many complaints amp.foodandwine.com/news/trader-joes-plastic-policy?source=dam

@222Deima 5 жыл бұрын

@@user-fq4ni3bv6z I wish they do it faster, like how hard it is to give tomato without plastic? :D

@Jessie-fl1rr 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@user-angela-55 5 жыл бұрын

YES! All my friends think I'd be into Trader Joe's bc they have trendy foods but their packaging is so wasteful! Their marketing is good but they're just another chain store. Glad they're starting to change for the better though

@trisarose 5 жыл бұрын

like Shelby said, I shop there to get my vegan junk food, they do cheap food pretty well, but they're not as eco friendly as the marketing suggests. I get my veggies and bulk stuff at another store and hit trader Joe's to fill the freezer with junk food

@theprettypie354 5 жыл бұрын

Don't forget to share her channel and videos because with this quality content and hard work she deserves way more subs!

@Shelbizleee 5 жыл бұрын

OMG thank you so so much 🥰

@StephanieDouglassMusic 5 жыл бұрын

I did hear that TJ's has made a commitment to eliminate a large amount of their single-use plastic. I'm invested in this because it's literally the only store on the way from work to my house...so I do think they're aware this is a problem and they have stated a plan to do something about it. But in the meantime, when I decided to reduce my waste, I was sad because it's so hard for me not to shop at Trader Joe's.

@thecatlady3501 5 жыл бұрын

Stephanie Douglass I hope so I was thinking about this. For me and my family and our very specific diets, we tend to shop there for certain items. I starting getting into zero waste and I really do hope they find ways to reduce the plastic dilemma.

@alovelyladd 5 жыл бұрын

i work at trader joes and i confirm this is true each store is slowly incorporating more package free produce my store just introduced a bunch of produce with no plastic as well as a 10 cent bag fee to get people to bring reusable bags

@bonniea8189 5 жыл бұрын

@@alovelyladd Please relay this to management - they should switch to cellulose-based "plastic" for the things that are difficult to package without plastic.

@bugeatbark 3 жыл бұрын

did they do it

@elfinartist4961 5 жыл бұрын

Okay. 1. The background of your house makes me so happy because its beautiful and you deserve such a gorgeous home. 2. The amount of plastic gave me anxiety..SO UNNECESSARY

@Shelbizleee 5 жыл бұрын

Ahhh thank you so so much! It brings me a ton of joy and motivation 🥰 Also, completely agree on the plastic!

@damnbro_idc 5 жыл бұрын

I got an add with those two half naked surfer dudes who tell me to clean the ocean

@julianatews 5 жыл бұрын

me, too haha :D

@LissaxKristine 5 жыл бұрын

Trader Joe's is taking steps to improve things. They're replacing their plastic produce bags with compostable ones, phasing out some of their packaged produce items (like bags of apples), eliminating plastic grocery bags (reusable or paper only), and replacing the packaging on their greeting cards and FLOWERS with renewable/compostable packaging. They also donate or compost all food/flowers that cannot be sold. I'd love to see an update in 6 months to a year where you go back and see what you can get after some of these changes have been implemented.

@TessaMay 5 жыл бұрын

Its only fully compostable if its taken to a commercial composting operation. Feel like they should just get rid of the plastic. My bananas do not need a plastic bag around them.

@caralawson9616 5 жыл бұрын

obviously its good that theyre taking some step, but I think the effort could have been better

@luisamariam 5 жыл бұрын

I have one for you! 2 Eggplant, 1 red bell pepper, 1 onion, 1 large tomato, 6 cloves of garlic. Cut everything up into inch pieces, drizzle olive oil salt pepper oregano dried parsley paprika and roast in the oven. Let cool slightly and in SMALL batches pulse in a food processor just until chopped with a little texture to it (not too long so it doesn’t get gummy) add in fresh chopped parsley and any other spices to taste and you have an AWESOME roasted eggplant dip, a condiment for roasted potatoes, tossed into Vegan eggs, put into a sauce for lasagna, a salad topper... the possibilities are endless.

@alexmcginness8859 5 жыл бұрын

luisamariam this sounds amazing! 😍

@cameronalexis4665 5 жыл бұрын

Would love to see Whole Foods next! Feel like that will be a bit more successful

@jacquelinelayer6649 5 жыл бұрын

My whole foods has a sign saying not to use reusable bags in their bulk section. does anyone use their own bags there?

@Ellie-sy1yn 5 жыл бұрын

@@jacquelinelayer6649 that's strange, my whole foods allows it

@jacquelinelayer6649 5 жыл бұрын

@@Ellie-sy1yn I haven't asked someone about it just noticed their sign, so I guess I'll have to ask and see what they say. The sign says that the FDA or something doesn't allow food to be sold in reusable containers.

@LisaFrisstDich 5 жыл бұрын

Jacqueline Layer a way to Kind of get around that is using the plastic containers they provide as long as you can. Bring it with you every time you go to stock up! They usually last pretty long. It’s not perfect but if it’s your only option than it’s the best you can do. And it’s even better than buying big portions in plastic bags.

@kenziec777 5 жыл бұрын

Jacqueline Layer I’ve found that it depends on the store. One store near me has no problem letting me use my own containers/bags, another store basically refuses me. Before going to a new Whole Foods, I like to call and speak to the manager (get their name so if you have any issues once you get there you have a name to call out) and see what they say

@lovealwaysjasmine 5 жыл бұрын

The marinara sauce in a glass jar. Add that to your ingredients and it would be good

@rootedinplants 5 жыл бұрын

It’s truly a shame that TJ puts majority of produce in plastic

@brookeseitter4102 5 жыл бұрын

I shopped at Trader Joe’s yesterday and my cashier noticed my reusable produce bag and she told me the company is trying to make a move towards less plastic and more bulk items! They also had a raffle for people that brought their own reusable bags and they put my chicken in a compostable bag so I feel like they are somewhat aware and will hopefully be making some changes soon Looking at my grocery cart full of plastic did stress me out a bit though

@sanityisrelative 5 жыл бұрын

I was just there a few hours ago. Needed to get arugula and it's the only store near me right now (it was so disappointing to get greens in plastic, but I knew what I was getting myself into). I was honestly surprised to see some things, like the apples and peppers, not in plastic. It had been a while since I'd been to a TJ. (I did choose to impulse buy the giant tub of peanut butter cups instead of the smaller bag of individually wrapped ones. Told myself it was okay because the bigger tub is less waste generating.)

@disappearintothesea 5 жыл бұрын

That's so good to hear!

@FrankiieBeauty 5 жыл бұрын

Lentils in a can! That’s what I do in between bulk shops. And it works if you forget to soak them

@emily3916 4 жыл бұрын

Frankiie Brett I’ve never found canned lentils where I live (Michigan, USA). So many recipe videos I see use them, and I’ve seriously never come across them at any store.

@ashleyhairstondoughty5542 5 жыл бұрын

Yep. That’s why I don’t shop at Trader Joe’s. It’s aggregating! Maybe you could have gotten some chickpeas in a can and made a vegan curry or a Mediterranean stew? Also, I agree with another commenter: I love the design of your new living space! 😍 So simple and so cute!

@jessicatang983 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I refuse to shop there because it's impossible to be zero waste.

@brennahickman2513 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for calling Trader Joe’s out! I get really frustrated when I walk in, and see all the plastic. I hope they can change because I like the quality of a lot of their products, but refuse to get those products when they’re wrapped in plastic 😔

@jamieburke4062 5 жыл бұрын

I think the way that Trader Joe’s (and Aldi) keeps their costs low is because more plastic = less labor. It’s so much easier to throw 20 bags of lettuce on the shelf than to receive boxes of loose lettuce, crisp it, and hand place it on the shelf. I work at a grocery store where a lot of the produce is loose and it’s so much more labor. Traders doesn’t have a “produce team,” every employee does everything (stocking shelves, cashier, etc.) because there’s nothing too special they have to do other than put it on the shelves.

@kasironi 5 жыл бұрын

Right and it makes checkout faster because they just scan the barcode on the packaging instead of having to weigh the produce and enter a code.

@saloon241 5 жыл бұрын

That does make sense, although a lot of aldi and lidl items (where I am) just go straight on the shelf in the box they came in, so I'm sure they could just put a cardboard lid on the box that can be taken off when put on the shelf.

@kayo5291 5 жыл бұрын

Interesting-- I never thought of that. I'd pay more to have less packaging. I hope they're listening, because I would like to shop there.

@mason9621 5 жыл бұрын

The Trader Joe’s in my area have almost everything in large wooden containers and you have to pick them yourself. Nothing is pre-packaged except the berries, pre-cut veggies (which I don’t buy), and of course the salads and that’s pretty much it. Everything else is out in the open for you to pick.

@AlphineWolf 5 жыл бұрын

I prefer produce that hasn't been washed. It keeps a lot longer. Produce in plastic doesn't last as long either

@funnlecake221 5 жыл бұрын

“Ok, Thats the depressing stuff!” Lmao This is me everyday explaining plastic to my friends

@gracesimplified3860 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Shelby, I agree about the cotton produce bags, however they are great for storing produce. I dampen them and put my produce like greens in them and refrigerate. It keeps them fresher longer.

@justathumb 5 жыл бұрын

i used to steal the paper bags provided for mushrooms and just put all my other produce in them, cos it drove me crazy that you could use paper for mushrooms, but little plastic bags for everything else?!😂 the cashiers looked at me like i was nuts, like why are you using mushroom bags for everything... i dont use them at all anymore haha i just let it all roll around 🤷‍♀️

@Kris-ej4ik 5 жыл бұрын

ainsbrains the bags at my Trader Joe’s are compostable..so check yours next time you go. They feel different, silky almost.

@justathumb 5 жыл бұрын

@@Kris-ej4ik thankyou for that! good to know

@jessicagonzalez1326 Жыл бұрын

I do this too! If I forget my small reusable bags for little things like snap peas or green beans, I steal paper bags from the sandwich roll bin or the coffee department and get what I need. I leave them open for the cashier and write any corresponding sku codes on the bags. I always try to bring my own, so this is in a pinch. I rinse larger produce at home prior to use, it BAFFLES ME that people need an f-ing plastic holder for citrus, large washable produce, etc. I mean, you need a bag for a banana? It had its own damned packaging!!

@jessicagonzalez1326 Жыл бұрын

Also you’re awesome, I completely appreciate you. I never meet people who get me, and it seems like you get me in this. ❤️

@yulie1022 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these videos. I’ve been shopping at TJs for years, but now that I have a house and looking to start growing my own food, your videos are opening my eyes to HOW MUCH PLASTIC there is in stores. Love these videos, and they are helping tremendously with transitioning to a low waste lifestyle.

@brittanynicole9318 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for going this! I just started my Zero Waste journey and it can be hard to find stores that have bulk and plastic free items. So far I have loved Sprouts!

@Silkenpetal 5 жыл бұрын

Love your zero waste shopping series, so informative!

@TheIdeabaker 5 жыл бұрын

I’m a jar-tapper as well. Always so disappointed to hear a dull thud instead a glass-tap (?), and delighted when it’s glass. You, and your channel, are simply wonderful. 😊

@clarabarreiros446 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Shelbi! You inspire me to always try harder

@claryssaobrien5864 5 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! You have inspired me to recycle and to make a conscious effort to reducing my waste! I’ve been using reusable bags I’ve got laying around and doing my best to find things either package free or in recyclable packaging!

@BiblioAtlas 5 жыл бұрын

* shuffles out of my shell to leave a comment * I'm still shy to leave comments on super popular channels. 🙈 The first backdrop you used when you first got home is beautiful! Your new home is so sunny & I love how you've decorated it. 💕 Thankfully, up here in Canada our produce is still fairly plastic free, I hope it stays this way. It's creeping in slowly though. I hope your week is pretty awesome! 🤓

@Shelbizleee 5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your shuffle (: Thank you so so much!

@KkayC12 5 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you made this video. I do not shop at Trader Joe's for this reason!! Plastic is everywhere! You would think that organic products would not be packaged in plastic. It is really sad and depressing.

@Z0MB13x_x 5 жыл бұрын

Whole Foods and Central Market! Really enjoying your videos. They spark such a passion to want to live a more eco friendly lifestyle. 🖤

@bikelanez7376 4 жыл бұрын

This is great keep up the good work 😃👍 love your channel you have motivated me to see my grocery shopping different so I’m going plastic free thank you 🙏

@LoveTheAutumnAir 5 жыл бұрын

“Show to turn the plastic window” sounds like a sentence out of a fantasy book and i think i like it.

@samanthafox9800 5 жыл бұрын

I love From My Bowl recipes! Catilin is one of my favorite food KZfaqrs. This was a fun video!

@bonnuitmonchere 5 жыл бұрын

i absolutely LOVE your videos, you’ve become one of my favorite youtubers- keep it up lady!

@jennyperez7529 5 жыл бұрын

I wanna see you try HEB since I work there

@emmamolteni 5 жыл бұрын

I would love it if you would do sprouts next! A few years ago my local Whole Foods moved away from my neighborhood so now I don’t have one to go to, but there is a brand new sprouts near my house. Thanks! Love ya💕

@bldnblklace 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you shared that bag! I'm going to get one for my partner's sister who is on her way to college in the fall :) she'll love it!

@marydaugherty2623 5 жыл бұрын

I work in a grocery store and people put EVERYTHING in produce bags. Bananas, melons, I’ve even seen people put yogurt (that is already packaged in plastic) in produce bags.

@Shelbizleee 5 жыл бұрын

😫

@sarahr5513 5 жыл бұрын

Mary Daugherty That’s ridiculous!!

@deLollypopGIRL09 5 жыл бұрын

Me too! Especially bananas make me cringe

@morekindnessnow9231 5 жыл бұрын

Yes...I love tapping for glass, all the best, Maeve in Ireland

@perlasalazar2802 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Shelbizlee! I'm new to your channel & I love your knowledge about sustainable living! I just moved to Austin from California and I realized how hard it is to find package free products period. So you've inspired me to work on my own business of a Bulk shop/ package free shop here in Austin! I just want to say THANK YOU!! You & Sedona Christina have really helped me realize my passion! THANK YOU! (:

@katelyndeer 5 жыл бұрын

H-E-B!! But one in Austin that has the bulk bin section like Mueller.

@alessandrogianninibtny 5 жыл бұрын

Here in Italy, many supermarkets sell things in either glass bottles (Juices, Passata...) also the pasta produced by Barilla doesn't have plastic in it's packaging for most products. Many fruit and vegetables are sold in big baskets and usually, most supermarkets use local sources for their selection. Esselunga is a great place but also there are many small farmer markets especially in small towns where people sell oil made by them and homegrown vegetables.

@willowhansen9151 5 жыл бұрын

On the topic of produce bags and onions not needing to go in them- whenever my boyfriend and I go shopping, we get heads of lettuce (which are wrapped in plastic, sadly) but he ALWAYS puts them in a plastic produce bag and gets annoyed when I don't. Like, SERIOUSLY, plastic wrapped foods- put in a plastic produce bag- then put in a plastic grocery bag!!! What even?!?! Thank you so much for all your sustainable information on your channel- because I now FINALLY remember to bring my own reusable shopping bags!! Slowly but surely we are becoming less wasteful!!! Love love love your content!

@jessicahamilton8054 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe try a ratatouille recipe?

@sophiamarx6205 5 жыл бұрын

i feel like these videos are so useful, not so i can shop zero waste at one store, but so i can know which stores to go to for which items💓

@estheran3191 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, so many things there are wrapped in plastic but not as many as you'd think! I picked up a bouquet of flowers from there today and a sticker on it said "100% recyclable materials." their "produce" bags are actually recyclable too!

@ashcash1990 5 жыл бұрын

I know Trader Joe's usually has canned beans/ bean soups. You can always blend them with some spices to make a protein rich sauce or dip.

@catherinethompson1270 5 жыл бұрын

you are so cute and funny! i love your sass;) also, this was so interesting!!

@phyliciajoykloes 5 жыл бұрын

Yesss, another video. Like, click play, and enjoy. I love your videos.

@jenniferhigber595 5 жыл бұрын

You can bring your own containers to Sprouts here in Salt Lake City (love Sprouts but wish they had a bigger bulk section). Our Trader Joe's is also bad. I walked in, looked around and walked right back out.

@mermeow 5 жыл бұрын

Haha! I do tap jars to make sure if they're glass or plastic! :)

@natalielizevanwyk 5 жыл бұрын

If you ever come to Canada, go to Bulk Barn. Its heaven, honestly, they let you bring your own containers and they have so many things. Like amazing!

@mynamesmargo 4 жыл бұрын

Brand new Follower! I don't know if anyone mentioned this already but with the ingredients you already have there you could have a Ratatouille which is a veggie dish you can either bake or, Ive made it as a stew or even a DIY pasta sauce. Eggplant Onion Tomato and yellow squash typically but I have been known to use bell peppers also. Look up some recipes. Its VERY delish! Loving your content!

@mildredhubble6848 5 жыл бұрын

I, too, like the sound of an aubergine.

@alexc632 5 жыл бұрын

You could make Lasagna soup instead maybe. Its a one pot meal where you first sauteed the onion, eggplants and add the tomato and tomato paste. Then add lasagna and cook it all together with spices. That’s what I would do.

@paigebethea1412 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Shelbi! Thanks for giving this a go I think you did great! Pastas and rice can be really hard to find plastic free. I noticed when you were looking at the the sauce aisle that there were lots of different sauces other than marinara like harissa (couldn’t tell if it was glass or plastic though 😕). It got me thinking maybe that would be yummy with eggplant and peppers with a side of lemon herb potatoes 🥰🍋🥔🌶🍆

@paigebethea1412 5 жыл бұрын

Another sauce that is a total life saver is Thai peanut sauce with a squeeze of lime (great over salads, wraps, stir fry, or noodles)😍🤤

@chelseawilcoxen6689 5 жыл бұрын

I’m so shocked that Trader Joe’s doesn’t have a bulk area! I’ve never been, I don’t live near one & I assumed they were like “sprouts” & had a bulk section 😭

@alexmcginness8859 5 жыл бұрын

Chelsea Griffie sprouts is such a good grocery store!

@alexmcginness8859 5 жыл бұрын

rowan orre I’ve heard of Berkeley Bowl! Haven’t made it up there to check it out yet though. I have a friend in Berkeley, so I’m sure I’ll go soon. Have you been to Good Earth in Fairfax? I love that store!

@alexmcginness8859 5 жыл бұрын

In San Diego my favorite is Frazier Farms.

@bluemoon5766 5 жыл бұрын

Haha loved the declaimer so sassy and smart

@bakalaurel 5 жыл бұрын

I was literally planning to go to Trader Joe's tomorrow but I guess I will be going to whole foods to get all of my produce in my mesh bags!

@zoedaugherty2808 5 жыл бұрын

I know not every state has one but can you please do an HEB video! I live in SA and get sooo overwhelmed at my local HEB.

@madytaylor93 5 жыл бұрын

Zoe Daugherty same town!!

@sallyrobles1851 5 жыл бұрын

Omg tapping on jars is my favorite sound lol. I'll walk around the store and be skeptical about whether or not it's really glass xD

@enbybus3840 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video as always xx

@bekkahboodles 5 жыл бұрын

Do kroger/fry’s/smith’s next!! Kroger stores are surprisingly good for recyclable packaging and vegan products!

@user-kz4bs9sf5b 5 жыл бұрын

Was watching Traci B channel😊..donno how This video came in my recommend vids. Glad I watched. Tfs👏. Enjoyed😁

@jalachandra 5 жыл бұрын

Love your content & personality 🌿❤️

@christyvong6932 5 жыл бұрын

you should try going to rainbow grocery if theres one near you! i love that place. minimal plastic. they even have bars of unpackged soap, frozen pasta, and almond butter to scoop into your own containers :)

@laniejane0803 4 жыл бұрын

I love to tap the containers to check if they are glass 🙈 it’s a fun sound haha

@dianavazquez3566 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Shelbi! Would love to see you do HEB next.

@allisonhellums5848 3 жыл бұрын

not always, but fairly often they have Brussel sprouts on the stem with only a tag as packaging !

@juditv.7659 5 жыл бұрын

I do the tapping jar too hahahaha I get annoyed with some hard plastics because when you tap them they performed like glass and I end up tapping them with the shelf to check the sound

@caitlingare9128 5 жыл бұрын

always brighten my days when I get a notification from you

@morgantaylor9210 5 жыл бұрын

The Trader Joe's near me now has compostable produce bags!

@ionelafessler5564 5 жыл бұрын

They're not good. These bags won't compost in the landfill, you actually have to do it yourself at home. Are you doing it?

@morgantaylor9210 5 жыл бұрын

@@ionelafessler5564 We have compost pick up in the area that I live in

@ionelafessler5564 5 жыл бұрын

That's good. I don't. In my area there is a composting place where you can bring the waste but I don't drive...

@Huggible11 5 жыл бұрын

No matter the video, it always brings a smile on my face to see you (and the cat) 🙂

@pantelitsatsavari7653 5 жыл бұрын

You can cook the potatoes with the tomatoes ,the onion and the canned tomatoes with water ,olive oil and salt and roast the eggplant in the oven with olive oil and spices and that's a great meal( my opinion)

@thecatlady3501 5 жыл бұрын

I wish I lived closer to a Whole Foods but I have to go to TJs sometimes pick up certain items for my husband bc he has specific dietary needs. I also started questioning their plastic practices recently. I really would be all for them to have open bins of food that I can select myself. They could totally sell reuseable produce bags and encourage that type of model. I would totally shop there more often and would support a business like that.

@alexc632 5 жыл бұрын

If there was flour and oats or nuts to make mylk in paper , you could make a bechamel sauce with it for the lasagna maybe with olive oil (in glass). You can also use potatoes to do that. Its just not as nice without nutritional yeast but maybe if you used lemon juice, salt and spices it would make up for that.

@andreasommer5875 5 жыл бұрын

Your makeup looks great!

@abhijnabaddi4727 5 жыл бұрын

I know, it's sooo hard to find unpackaged items. I try to refrain from getting produce there. I do want to point out that the last time I checked, the lasagna sheets had eggs in them. They're not vegan as far as I know. But thank you for making these videos, you are so amazing and I always learn so much from you!

@delaneypetley1362 5 жыл бұрын

sprouts would be great! one just opened up near me 😅

@rachelmallory3734 5 жыл бұрын

Thx for these videos. So surprised that Trader Joe’s was so rough and not eco friendly!! What about Whole Foods next?

@hannahfountain3595 5 жыл бұрын

I also love the sound of both eggplant and glass jars in grocery stores. I probably would have picked up the onion and potato then try to find a jar of curry paste. And maybe canned lentils or chickpeas (not sure if you checked for those?). It's weird there was no rice in cardboard, though.

@taylorlaws6229 3 жыл бұрын

I love how you make zero waste seem so attainable. Like it doesn't have to be 100% zero waste

@LazyKFarmstead 5 жыл бұрын

Corrugated packaging is an excellent choice. It can be recycled 7 times before the fibers deteriorate. Would be nice to see metal cap on basil.

@MegaGee16 5 жыл бұрын

I thinks there’s a Fiesta supermarket in Austin, they have a lot of stuff to be bought in bulk and veggies that aren’t in plastic as well as cheese ! I would love to see a video on that ☺️👏🏽

@juliacastillo1935 5 жыл бұрын

As someone who lives in Texas currently I'd love to see you do one at HEB! I know not all people have it but at least mine has a decent bulk aisle.

@amaya4551 5 жыл бұрын

O my gawd I love your channel so fudging much

@faeriesmak 5 жыл бұрын

Trader Joe’s does have a TON of plastic packing. Some stuff that is frozen is in waxed boxes, though, and their pasta sauces are in glass.

@DimaRakesah 4 жыл бұрын

Uhg its true! A Trader Joe's just moved into my area and I was so hopeful for a reasonably priced bulk section but... alas. So much packaging! I am going to write them and link your video asking for more plastic free items.

@ragnhildhansen6078 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! So about the aluminum cans, I’ve noticed that some have a plastic lining inside. When that’s the case, how does it affect the recycling of these cans? Do you know?

@helenmaclachlan3130 5 жыл бұрын

Heb would be nice. They have some bulk but not a lot. It depends which one you go to.

@X23foreverhellion 5 жыл бұрын

Love these videos.

@jacqlinejennifer3568 5 жыл бұрын

I use to buy all my grocery’s from Trader Joe’s but when I decided to consumer less plastic, my trip to TJ’s went down. I do love shopping there because it’s small, prices are fair and as a single person, I can live off them. Some things I’m able to buy are tahini and sun dried tomatoes- they are in glass! Also their couscous is packaged in a cardboard box (I sadly can’t eat it due to FODMAPs). I kinda want to send you a photo of the things I’m able to find without at Trader Joe’s. Hopefully it’ll add a little more hope and joy to you 🤞

@Lara-fv8fg 5 жыл бұрын

The Trader Joe’s near me has tulips that only have a rubber band! My boyfriend always reuses the rubber bands and the tulips are closed when you buy them so they last a long time 😊

@Jessie-fl1rr 5 жыл бұрын

Your living room looks beautiful 😍

@sweetieg92 5 жыл бұрын

I rarely go to trader joe's because the one near me is always crowded and it's very small. If I do go there I usually pick up wine for a party. I honestly didn't realize they had so many items wrapped in plastic, that's crazy! I would suggest Sprouts, I remember the ones in AZ had huge bulk sections.