My favorite zero waste brands and zero waste swaps I recommend for 2024
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Күн бұрынI discovered some AMAZING low waste swaps in 2022 and I want to share with you what zero waste brands I recommend for 2024. If you're new to zero waste, these are my TOP zero waste swaps I think you should look into first. What were you favorite eco swaps from 2023?
SHOP THE BRANDS (some affiliates):
Dame reusable tampon applicator: www.wearedame.co/
Modibodi period underwear: modibodi.pxf.io/qnPZ9y
Boaty reusable tissues: myboaty.com/
Quip reusable floss picker: www.getquip.com/
Whisper bidets: www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=15...
Thriftbooks: www.thriftbooks.com/
Dirty Labs laundry detergent: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=174702...
Nutr nut milk machine: shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=936848...
Stojo: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=161257...
EcoLunchBox: www.ecolunchboxes.com/
Aventon E-bikes: www.avantlink.com/click.php?t...
Everly refillable candles: tryeverly.com/discount/THESIMPLE
USB Lighter Co: www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...
Reusable lint brush: packagefreeshop.com/products/...
Plaine products: www.plaineproducts.com/
Ethique: ethique.com/
The Coconut Crush: / thecoconutcrush
Saalt cup: saalt.com/collections/menstru...
Clean Cult: www.cleancult.com/
Videos mentioned/recommended:
The truth about laundry detergent sheets: • Laundry sheets are gre...
The truth about period underwear after using them for two years: • The TRUTH about period...
Full Aventon E-Bikes review: • AVENTON E-BIKES!! Aven...
How I use my Aventon bike: • HOW I USE MY AVENTON E...
How to care for period underwear: • HOW TO WASH PERIOD PAN...
Which zero waste period products are the best: • WHICH ZERO WASTE PERIO...
The ultimate period underwear review and try on haul: • The ULTIMATE PERIOD UN...
First time period underwear user thoughts: • THE BEST PERIOD UNDERW...
50+ ways to conserve water: • 50+ ways to CONSERVE W...
The truth about bioplastics: • THE TRUTH ABOUT BIOPLA...
How to make your own nut butter: • How to make NUT BUTTER...
What is a menstrual disc: • What is a menstrual di...
What are period shorts? • Period SHORTS? Like pe...
Menstrual disc vs menstrual cup: • Menstrual disc vs Mens...
How to care for period underwear in under a minute: • how to care for period...
Tushy bidet initial review: • FLOODING MY BATHROOM d...
Boaty reusable tissues review: • REUSABLE TISSUES REVIE...
Are we running out of water? Lake Mead 2021: • Are we RUNNING OUT OF ...
The Southwest water crisis, Lake Mead update 2022: • Lake Mead is running o...
Who Gives a Crap full review: • THE BEST ECO-FRIENDLY ...
Timestamps:
00:00 - Dame reusable tampons
2:19 - Modibodi period underwear
3:21 - Boaty reusable tissues
4:27 - Coconut crush shampoo bars
5:03 - Plaine Products
6:04 - Catching gray water
6:47 - Ethique
7:23 - Quip reusable floss pick
8:32 - Metal ear pick
8:56 - Saalt menstrual disc
9:49 - Whisper bidet
10:26 - Thriftbooks online second hand books
11:34 - Dirty Labs and Clean Cult
12:50 - Nutr nut milk maker
13:42 - Stojo and EcoLunchBox
15:05 - Bulk shopping
16:09 - Aventon
17:16 - Everly refillable candles
18:10 - Reusable/rechargeable lighter
18:54 - Reusable lint brush
20:06 - Bloopers
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@CocoShin Жыл бұрын
“Look in your neighbor’s trash. People are throwing away buckets all the time.” 😂😂 I don’t know why this made me crack up.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
hahahahah there's always so many on the curb haha
@Karebear01 Жыл бұрын
A warning for my thick haired girls, Plaine products will not be enough for our hair. The product is thin and you will need to go through a lot of product to feel clean. If anyone has leads on sustainable, thick hair friendly products, let us know!!!!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
I should've said something, I have thick hair and do have to use a lot but only wash my hair once a week so it still lasts a while
@Big0leBee 6 ай бұрын
Ethique has shampoo bars and conditioner/cowash bars with curly/wavy hair in mind. It’s been doing good for my thick between wavy and curly hair
@erintannehill Жыл бұрын
I found several new ideas in this video! Thank you, Emma! Quick tip for removing wax from your ears, you can pour a little bit of hydrogen peroxide in them [one side at a time], let it sit for about 5 minutes, and wipe opening of ear with a cloth. Hydrogen peroxide breaks down ear wax and helps remove the deepest of wax. I don't do this often, but when my ears ache, it is the best.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
Aww thanks, Erin!
@magizzles Жыл бұрын
I’ve switched to 100% recycled plastic trash bags from Grove Co. as a way to support recycling. I also switched to recycled paper toilet paper, some brand at Target. In 2023, I want to try out a clothing swap company (Swap Society) and that refillable candle wax. Oh and I also want to check out my local puzzle library instead of buying puzzles. :)
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
Intersting, I will have to look into those they are definitely a step up from traditional plastic!
@sapa6483 Жыл бұрын
Good ideas and don't forget your libraries have books you can read for free! If we don't use them enough they may go away.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
YES!! Libraries are AMAZING
@bravobby8773 Жыл бұрын
I just switched to period underwear a few months ago and holy crap they’re amazing. Since I’ve stopped using tampons I feel so much better
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
they are INCREDIBLE!
@rvank8037 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! I'm interested to try the lotion and refillable candles. My favorite zero waste swap I've made this year is learning to make my own bread :)
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
Bread can be so easy!! I love it too :)
@Azarko212 Жыл бұрын
1) I love thrift books, I’ve bought so many from them over the years and always have something on my wishlist. At goodwill, I’ve found two books on my wishlist for less than half the price, one of them for almost nothing compared to the used price. My Dark Vanessa was 16 and change on thrift books, found it in the goodwill bins for 50 cents. The Tattooist of Auschwitz, around 5$ on thrift books, 99 cents at goodwill. Always worth a glance in a thrift store. 2) I loved ethiques shampoo bars and used them for about 2-3 years. Unfortunately, the dandruff was terrible and my hair quality started to suck starting about a year ago (and I was using their dandruff one already). For my Christmas gift I wanted traditional shampoo and my hair feels absolutely amazing. When these bottles are finished I’ll give the refillable ones a try but shampoo bars seemed to have run their course for me 😩 3)will have to check out the other period underwear. My thinx ones are so dry and rough in the crotch area and honestly I think it’s from being air dried, or being 3 years old lol Great video as always ❤
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
My thinx have done they same thing! They are also amidst a lawsuit for using PFAs in their underwear so Modibodi all the way!
@Azarko212 Жыл бұрын
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist I submitted my claim with them online. If anyone sees this who has bought thinx between 2016 and like now, if you have proof of purchase you will get up to 21$ back. It’s not much but I’ll put it towards a pair of modibodis. 3.50$ per pair up to 3 pairs without proof and 7$ per pair up to 3 pairs with proof. You have until April to file a claim
@hale311 Жыл бұрын
Also if you have a used bookstore by you go to them! Most of the time they will take your books too and give you trade credit to use
@feylights166 Жыл бұрын
Yes! I admit when it comes to books, I love to have shelves full of books (definitely more of a maximalist in the book and manga department), but I will do a periodic declutter, and take them to Powell's here in Oregon to get store credit.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
YES!! The only one near me IS SO overpriced :(
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
@@feylights166 I also love to donate to Free Little Libraries
@hale311 Жыл бұрын
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist uhh I hate that for you!!! Does your library have a sale that they do?
@TheTuneProject Жыл бұрын
This was so helpful! Lots of things I’d never heard of or thought of before (mainly reusable tampon applicator, floss pick, & refillable candles!) 🙌👏
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
SO happpy to share these amazing and unknown brands!
@hale311 Жыл бұрын
I love thrift books! I got a lot of my school books from them because they sell used text books
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
oh that's amazing!
@melissafrick3997 Жыл бұрын
Yes! Physical books for the win! I mean I buy a lot of ebooks but I do love Physical copies of books if I want to support indie authors or want to read the book again, and thrift books is my go to!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
I tried ebooks years ago and found myself not ever reading so I had to make the swap!
@leanneono6237 Жыл бұрын
My favourite swaps are Grumm, Smol and Odd Coffee! They're not 'perfect', but I think a nice balance to achieve practical more sustainable living
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
Never heard of any of those I will have to check them out!
@fallonrocks Жыл бұрын
You should try arbour made candles! It is a reusable candle holder and the wax refill is in a cardboard box. It is also a small business!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
That is SO COOL! Everly is also small but always down to try more :)
@LennyKJ1 Жыл бұрын
Such an awesome video. I so need that floss pick! I spend so much time struggling with my eco floss.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
THEY ARE AMAZING
@suzubee9602 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the tampon thing. I've worried a lot about my period and going backpacking or camping and I've been very lucky they haven't overlapped yet
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
YES!! Mine overlapped so much last year so I needed a swap and Dame is lovely!
@Camille_Boomer77000 Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you covered the period underwear again. I couldn't remember the brand you had mentioned before and I've been wanting to get a pair. Thank you!!!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
I made another recent video with an update after using them for two years!
@film9491 Жыл бұрын
Omg reusable floss pick! That was a product I really thought should exist but didn’t know actually did!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
RIGHT! It's been a lifesaver!
@tempestgrey4629 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
you're an angel thank you so much!!!
@Masterclassonlife 10 ай бұрын
I too learned a lot about zero waste swaps.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 10 ай бұрын
great!
@tekayla888 Жыл бұрын
made it to the end 🔥🦋❤️
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
awesome thank you!
@fridalopez738 Жыл бұрын
Honestly i feel like trying tampons again but with a reusable applicator because sometimes i just want something internal for busy days
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
yes me too! they're a great swap!
@kiwifeijoa Жыл бұрын
Excellent overview of what you used for zero waste living last year. I think using what you've got and then researching well and getting stuck in there and using these options is what you do so well. I like ethique products too. For nut milk I use metal coffee strainers and they make a smoother nut milk and are easier to clean than nut milk bags, it's what works over the long term isn't it. I like hiw you used your ebike for your shopping. Have you seen those cargo bikes in Denmark, they can even carry furniture on them. Saddle bags are also so useful. Really interesting to see what works for you and what doesn't and why. All the best for 2023.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
This isn't even an overview, this is just my FAVES! Always use what you have!!
@StephanieGiese Жыл бұрын
Does soap from shower and dish water hurt your plants? I have to admit, I am not great about catching our gray water because I figured our neighborhood automatically recycles the water that goes down our drains anyway. This might sound ignorant because I don't fully understand the concept of reclaimed water, but I know we are fortunate enough to have it. We live in Florida. Our neighborhood sprinkler systems are hooked up to what the county calls "reclaimed" water, which from my understanding is wastewater that has been cleaned enough to reuse on landscaping, but is still not clean enough for drinking. I honestly never really thought about it much further because it's something that happens automatically for us where we live, but it makes total sense that if we were catching our gray water ourselves we would be using less than we are now.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
It is *usually* already recycled but it cuts my personal water usage (including the bill) in half. As long as you use natural soaps and it's quite diluted (as shower water will be) it is fine!
@feylights166 Жыл бұрын
I buy both new and used books. New because there are new releases I want, and I want to support authors. I have a Kindle, but I also still love and buy physical books. Here we have Powell's, which is a great new and used bookstore. When it comes to books and manga, I am definitely more of a maximalist. I of course wish publishers would use either recycled paper or other source, but I just love my books.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
THat is where I am always torn, I want to support authors directly! So I buy occasionlaly from them if I can't find them on Thrift Books
@Nomad1025 9 ай бұрын
Cocofomm dry shampoo is made by women, comes in an aluminum bottle and paper refills. It’s real shampoo, not shampoo alternative, and you dump some into your hand, get it wet and lather up. One less TSA worry too. They also make other products, like dry conditioner and dry face wash. These days, you literally can have a full toiletry kit with not a single liquid!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 9 ай бұрын
I'll have to check that out!
@gravincas3916 Жыл бұрын
I really appreciated this as the swaps were mostly different than what I've heard of before! I never even thought of a reusable lint roller before. I have been toying with getting an e bike. Or even just a regular bike, so I can ride to work. Did you get yours second hand? Either way how much did you spend on it if you don't mind telling me? The hardest part of all this for me is getting my husband on board . He just resists most every thing that isn't conventional. Our water heater just broke and instead of looking into a hybrid, he just basically refuses to deal with the extra process of finding someone to install one that will have a warranty on the work. He just wants to go with what he knows and won't do any research into anything else. Theres tax credit and the energy savings and it would be cheaper in the end, but it still doesn't convince him. I've got him using bar soap and that's pretty much it. I'm afraid he won't let me spend the money on an e bike. Also spending extra money for food is becoming more difficult. Bulk is not cheaper where I live. Organic is obviously not cheaper. I tried going vegan and couldn't do it-I'm also not convinced it's better for the earth than regenerative farming. Inflation made it so we can't buy organic anymore. I am going to buy a soda stream this year. My husband drinks a lot of flavored water and it would save money and materials. He's actually on board with the idea! I bought some 70% recycled trash bags off Amazon by evolution brand, I like them, they're sturdy and decently priced. I just had a hysterectomy so that means no period products anymore at all. Highly recommend, lmao. I'm also working hard on intentional buying. Really giving a thought to what I need vs what I want. Hopefully that'll bring less things into my house over all-even if second hand or good for the planet.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
always trying to highlihght small, new, and unique brands instead of the same 10 every zero waster talks about. They're great, but we already know about them!
@hannahbravo3970 Жыл бұрын
I have one of those lint removers. Do not use them on blankets with raised patterns as it pulls. I use mine everyday because my cat sheds so much
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
yeah they do snag!
@angesoie Жыл бұрын
thoughts on "arbor" candles? they are refillable and have a sillicone bottom to help pop out the wax
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
never heard of them! So no thoughts hahahaha but now i wanna try!
@adelehare8495 Жыл бұрын
if you want a reusable floss pick where you can use your own floss, get something cheaper like the GUM Flossmate!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
I already have one and didn't think it was expensive considering I can use it forever
@adelehare8495 Жыл бұрын
@@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist cool! obviously use what you have, i just wrote the comment for other people thinking of buying one :)
@brachak.99 Жыл бұрын
I wish I could use my quip reusable floss pick 😕. My teeth are tightly packed together and the floss pick does not hold the floss tightly enough and the floss keeps coming out when I use it
@lauracastro6967 Жыл бұрын
Same! I tried it and was really hoping it would work for me, but it didn’t. I hope they make a model that can hold onto the floss better!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
oh no!
@kather9 Жыл бұрын
Finding out quip made a reusable floss pick was a game changer. Flossing with a string and my fingers always results in cutting off circulation to my fingertips, which is obviously not a fun time, and with single-use picks generating so much waste I haven't been flossing. I'm already on a toothbrush head subscription from quip, so it was easy for me to add the floss pick to my account. Would you say the compostable floss you have is good for tightly-spaced teeth? I switched from quip's expandable floss to their sliding floss because there was way too much resistance during flossing and it was resulting in a lot more floss use (and frustration), but ideally I want to floss with plastic-free string.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
Yes I hate it!! I love Quip!! I don't have too tightly packed teeth so I can't say for sure but I have had no problems with it with my average teeth haha
@alib6060 Жыл бұрын
Love your work. FYI, sharelinks didn't work.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
what share links?
@janniedison2244 Жыл бұрын
What about truly free laundry detergent. I've been wanting to try.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
never heard of it I'll add it to the list for my next laundry review!
@Amy-ul8fj Жыл бұрын
I have been using this for years! Smells amazing and works even on my husbands nasty work clothes (he’s an electrician).
@Amy-ul8fj Жыл бұрын
I don’t have a microwave. Do you think the candle refills be melted down in some warm/hot water?
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
for sure! I would transfer to a glass dish and set that in a pot of water on the stove. I dont think this bag is designed for stove use
@TheYgernependragon Жыл бұрын
what do you think about the laundry detergent called drops?
@gravincas3916 Жыл бұрын
those have plastic as well. The wrap the liquid is in is polyvinyl alcohol.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
Greenwashing unfortunately, they use PVA. Check out my most recent video about laundry sheets (applies to Dropps too)
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
@@gravincas3916 so sad!
@janniedison2244 Жыл бұрын
What brand is lotion
@sapa6483 Жыл бұрын
Plaine or Ethique
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
From a local refill shop that is now closed but I love Ethique's
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
@@sapa6483 Ethique is amazing and I need to try Plaine!
@hannahtheriault6913 Жыл бұрын
PLEASE use the lint brush on your carpets, youd be horrified
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
oh gosh I'm scared haha
@gilashroot8697 Жыл бұрын
Please do NOT use silicone in the oven.
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
why? Silicone baking mats are approved to use in the oven. I would love to see some sources and educate myself if possible!
@gilashroot8697 Жыл бұрын
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist as far as I am aware the mats should be OK. You were holding up a collapsable silicone bowl. And said it does not say for the oven. If it does not say it is safe for oven use it might not be a high enough silicone grade. All silicone is not made equally. I would not use any silicone, or other products, that do not specifically state uses for those uses if they specifically state uses. A quick point, I am not sure if you are aware that silicone should not be used in the microwave either for more than a few minutes (if I recall correctly).
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
@@gilashroot8697 I never said I used those in the oven!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist Жыл бұрын
I only warm food up in the microwave for a minute or two
@gilashroot8697 Жыл бұрын
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist to clarify you did not say that you use it in the oven. You said you are not sure why it could not be used in the oven. This is a common mistake that people make and that is why it is a hood question that I was trying to address. I was trying to answer your question: if the silicone is under platinum grade, it should not be used for as high heat as if it is platinum grade. The same way certain plastics are supposed to be microwave safe and others not. I sincerely appreciate your channel. I am on your side. I think you are 1 of the few genuine people in this niche. I know that you get "attacked" a lot. Please let's set up an understanding that any of my comments or questions are genuinely not attacks, but attempts to understand and share knowledge in order to improve our combined knowledge base with facts that are facts we can rely on and make real decisions based on. That is what I understand your channel is actually achieving, rather than claiming to achieve based on credentials or biases. By the way, I get so annoyed because I try buy zero waist or sustainable products, or at least cleaner solutions, only to find out that the solution has a greater problem, like laundry straps with PVA. I do not live in area where they break down PVA. It is just so frustrating. It should be law that every year water purification systems are re-evaluated and the laws to purify water should be changed accordingly to make sure the water is actually being purified from the "new" or "newly introduced" chemicals like PVA. I hope that I expressed this correctly.
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