MY ZERO WASTE GROCERY SHOPPING KIT | bulk + plastic free | Kate Arnell
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A few of you lovely lot have asked me to share which containers and bags I take with me on my zero waste grocery shopping trips in London. So here you go! My plastic free, bulk shopping essentials... Featured items listed below:
(affiliate links marked with *)
SIMILAR JUTE BAGS
tidd.ly/d9a99a72 *
tidd.ly/350d82b1 *
www.sinplastico.com/en/search?...
SIMILAR CLOTH TOTE BAGS (I have often been given these when shopping in local stores but you can find them online too)
www.lifewithoutplastic.com/st... *
or
boobalou.co.uk/product/re-sack...
or
www.sinplastico.com/en/search?...
BASKET
www.labourandwait.co.uk/produ...
ONYX STAINLESS STEEL TINS
Shallow: boobalou.co.uk/product/divided...
Deep:
www.lifewithoutplastic.com/st... *
ELEPHANT BOX STAINLESS STEEL TINS
elephantbox.co.uk
ORGANIC COTTON PRODUCE BAGS
Greenfibres
SMALL: www.greenfibres.com/product/31...
MEDIUM: www.greenfibres.com/product/31...
LARGE: www.greenfibres.com/product/31...
or
Etsy Organic Cotton Produce Bags
tidd.ly/a195061b *
tidd.ly/b3147b9d *
or
www.sinplastico.com/en/search?...
GLASS STORAGE CONTAINER (I use this for buying cheese or storing left overs)
boobalou.co.uk/product/square-...
or
www.sinplastico.com/en/1360-sq...
or
www.lifewithoutplastic.com/st... *
MASON JARS + REUSABLE BOTTLES (various sizes)
www.leparfait.co.uk
www.kilnerjar.co.uk
www.freshpreservinguk.co.uk/pr...
www.ikea.com/gb/en/search/?k=k...
www.freshpreserving.com
Milk & More Milk Delivery
www.milkandmore.co.uk/Shop/Mil...
I do my main grocery shop at the Daylesford Farm Shop near me where I buy organic meat and loose vegetables.
I buy store cupboard staples from the organic shop in Chelsea called Here - the apple cider vinegar and maple syrup I buy from here both don't have the plastic dripper attachment. And my local fish monger and cheese shop are on the walk there.
And bulk items such as dry goods, spices, popcorn etc I buy from either The Dry Goods Store, As Nature Intended or Wholefoods Market around London.
Wine and beer refills are becoming more popular in London! Hooray! I currently use either Borough Wines or Wholefoods in Fulham for the wine and hope to buy beer soon from We Brought Beer in Clapham using one of their reusable growlers.
Places I mentioned to buy loose leaf tea:
The Dry Goods Store
My Cup Of Tea
The London Tea Exchange
Algerian Coffee Store
Places to shop zero waste or in bulk in London:
The Dry Goods Store
As Nature Intended
Wholefoods Market
E5 Bakehouse
Unpackaged at Planet Organic in Muswell Hill
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Kate Arnell | Eco Boost
@mysteriousokapi4564 7 жыл бұрын
I appreciate so much that you address eating meat. I am just learning about the zero waste lifestyle and you are the first I have come across that isn't vegan. I think when I get to the point that I am really getting into my zero waste journey I will eat less meat, but I know that it isn't something I can cut out of my diet completely because I also don't feel as well when I am not eating it. I love your channel! Thanks for being such an inspiration!
@staceygratz7469 7 жыл бұрын
I love how you approached this video!! So many times we just think our way is "right" or everyone should do life just like we do, but that's just not realistic! Thank you for having such an gentle soul.
@kate.arnell 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your lovely comment. :)
@sprinkleofsweetener1757 5 жыл бұрын
Woohoo!! Finally a zero waste non vegan! There is absolutely nothing wrong with being vegan etc but it’s lovely to see some tips on buying meat and dairy in a zero waste manner :)
@francesjackson4758 6 жыл бұрын
Another vegan, I love you your channel! You got me into zero waste. You make the best decision for you. Thanks for everything.
@pinkysworn 7 жыл бұрын
I've gotten quite into watching minimalists and zero wasters, and it's refreshing to see a non-vegan living the lifestyle. I was starting to think there was something wrong with me for not being vegan but still being interested in this sort of thing. Also, not sure if this has been addressed before, so I apologize if I'm being repetitive -- but I find the audio quite muffled in your recent videos. Might be something to look into if you weren't aware of it.
@kate.arnell 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! YEs the last couple of videos I've had a bit of trouble with either the sound not recording properly or not being a great quality.... will see what I can do but thanks for the note. I think it might sound ok on my laptop and phone but I guess everyone's computer and phone will sound different too. Hope you enjoy your zero waste journey! :)
@ncdaughertysmile 7 жыл бұрын
Stacey aka pinkysworn I agree I don't think I would be able to give up meat by going zero waste
@jessicathompson236 6 жыл бұрын
Stacey aka pinkysworn , there isn't anything wrong with you being more conscientious of what you do and what you consume. We only have one planet to live with and on and we need to take care of her. She takes care of us and without her we wouldn't exist, so in a sense, she is our mother, our nurturer. My people have a saying. We don't inherit this earth, we borrow her from the future generations. We need to leave this world in as good of condition or better than how we got it.
@AnnaRobert 5 жыл бұрын
Most zero wasters are vegan because animal agruculture is a big contributor to ocean dead zones, species extinction, water pollution and is responsable for 18 percent of greenhouse gas emissions, more than all transportation combined. If you care about the earth, going vegan is one of the best things you can do to help :D
@Hootch4u 7 жыл бұрын
I love your videos, they are so inspiring. I've been on the zero (or rather low) waste journey for a couple years now and am still struggling in many areas. Your cheerful, positive attitude always manages to keep me motivated. I just wish people would stop turning this comment section into a battlefield for veganism. I don't like fundamentalist people full stop. A little bit of respect for everyone elses life choices would go a long way.
@jennytheripper 7 жыл бұрын
I love how you are very informed about where your meat comes from, which most people want to not think about. im a vegan (mostly) and zero-waste and have seen people other people get harassed for not being zerowaste and vegan and it really pisses me off. What im trying to say is - i respect your lifestyle/food-philosophy!
@kate.arnell 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your kind comment! Very much appreciated :)
@momotthegeng2962 7 жыл бұрын
Jenny ! ikr😆😆
@SilverDelta 7 жыл бұрын
Another vegan here, and I love your channel. Even though it's not part of my ethics, I respect your attention in where your meat comes from (and I'm also pretty sure that you end up eating way less meat, because it's harder to get). Your tips are useful for everyone, and attacking you for your eating habit just doesn't make sense - and it's totally unproductive. That's why I'll always rush to play that play button whenever you upload, because you're awesome :)))
@kate.arnell 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for such kind words! Respect all round! :)
@egglover9252 7 жыл бұрын
Alice Green pp
@scotttalbot4041 7 жыл бұрын
I totally agree. Preaching at people is totally pointless. At the end of the day, it's all about personal choice! I'm slowly moving towards a vegan diet, but I'm not going to get all anal about it. If I fancy something with meat in, or its just convenient at the time, I'll eat it. I'm also looking at going zero waste and this video has been really helpful. It's the first UK vlog I've found that actually shows you places were you can bulk buy! With that in mind, I don't suppose you can recommend any online forums/resources that have info about stores around the country? Whole foods in Richmond is about 40 minutes away, but it would be nice to find somewhere more local. Keep up the great work, loving the Chanel! :)
@Diana8Matienzo 7 жыл бұрын
Alice Green How refreshing to see such a positive and supportive comment 😊 Way to go! -Fellow Vegan
@lovingpurrs8388 7 жыл бұрын
Alice Green come from animals what did not want to die to end on her stomach- A REAL VEGAN YOU GUYS COMMENTS MAKE NONSENSE- FIND THE DEFINITION OF VEGANISM PLEASE
@Smegal3750 7 жыл бұрын
You make me so happy. Your energy is infectious. 💙
@cremeinyourcoffee 7 жыл бұрын
I had no idea how much waste I was contributing till I started watching your videos. I first stumbled upon your mooncup video by accident(because I don't know what I'm doing on the internet). But I've since been hooked and very inspired to make some changes after learning more from your videos. Got myself a keep cup, kovered cover, only purchase cosmetics in reusable packaging, switched from tissues to organic cloths and etc etc. oh and of course a mooncup too! Which brings me to main point, thank you for making these videos! You continue to inspire change :)
@kate.arnell 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Happy to help and thanks for the lovely comment too. Sounds like you've made some awesome switches to reusables too! High fives! :)
@jessicathompson236 6 жыл бұрын
extremelyanonymous , good job on your changes
@sofiacastroluz195 7 жыл бұрын
Please take us with you on a shopping trip, vlog style :)
@kate.arnell 7 жыл бұрын
Great idea and hoping to do this soon! Stay tuned ;)
@AlaskanCookie 7 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. It is hard to find a lot of zero waste videos that aren't vegan or vegetarian. And I think we all have the same core idea we want. And I applaud you for your decisions. Especially knowing where your meat comes from etc. I recently found a market in my town that sells local meat, etc. and it made me very happy.
@kate.arnell 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid ideas! Just uploaded a kitchen tour today, but not necessarily that organised! Ha!
@AlaskanCookie 7 жыл бұрын
ECO BOOST I loved your kitchen video. Mine is about the same size as yours. Keeping them organized is all about finding a place for everything. Even if it means stacking pans. lol. Yours is about the same "organization" as mine. Thank you again for the videos.
@SunSugarFarms 5 жыл бұрын
Great video and appreciate what you are doing to minimize waste over there in the UK! As an edamame farmer here in the USA I bought plastic bins vs cardboard ones to make my bulk deliveries because they don't get condensation in the cold storage, are easy to sterilize, they stack well, are meant to last forever and other than the energy to create them required no additional energy like recycling the cardboard ones would have. After tweaking the design of the bin they are also what I get my groceries in and market to others interested in that sort of efficiency. Plastic does have a place as long as its not wasted. Keep up the good work with what you are doing!
@DawnBreaker5 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!!! I watch some other KZfaqrs from the U.K. Who often film the contents of their fridge/freezer and my mind is BLOWN by the amount of plastic within them! I mentioned the plastic overload on one video and the KZfaqr replied that she didn't know "why the U.K. Is so terrible about plastic" she apologized, and said that in the U.K. Everything comes wrapped in plastic film! Obviously, she's not shopping where you are. Keep up the great work! Love your channel!
@sagessedantan 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Kate! I just read your Food-losophy blog post, and I must say I find it so incredibly well written! I'm a vegetarian myself, but nowadays it's pretty much only because I haven't taken the time to find a place to buy organic and ethical meat from yet. I totally agree with your food-losophy (I do my best to buy local and organic veggies, eggs and dairy), and I wanted to say thank you for all that you bring to the zero-waste community!
@stevendern2543 7 жыл бұрын
I had no idea that being green is a passion for you, Kate. You rock.
@leilahe.683 6 жыл бұрын
In Australia lots of zero-waster's use Envirosax bags which are reusable and easy to fold, comes in beautiful patterns too. Really handy.
@debbiewagner6248 7 жыл бұрын
What a very respectful way to explain that you eat meat! You are just lovely, so glad I found you! Those of us who are anemic really understand the need for eating meat, even though it might not be everyone's choice! I just thought I would mention again just how well you approached the eating meat thing, so much love and respect for all of us!
@jacquelinejefferson1876 5 жыл бұрын
Well done on making the effort to zero waste shop. 🌹
@t.1674 7 жыл бұрын
Ive been watching tons of videos lately about this. And so far, you're the first ive seen that found a rational way to get ketchup or or other things in glass jars. I like that idea. It can get recycled and turned Into something else, or it can be used again to refill something else from another shop! You've made it sound so mich easier and i want to give this a go!
@candleduck9339 7 жыл бұрын
you could write the weight of the container on it with permanent marker (or masking tape)
@evanamanda 7 жыл бұрын
I love your videos! It's so great that you group your trips. It's nice to think about what you'll be doing for the day and plan ahead and bring it with you. -Amanda
@TheZombiekat13 6 жыл бұрын
A tip about olive oil. I took a holistic nutrition program and something they really drove home was to never buy or store olive oil in clear containers! I keep my olive oil in dark green glass bottles inside a dark cupboard. It keeps it from going rancid so fast and my olive oil stays fruity and delicious! I absolutely love your channel!! Thank you for posting these videos!!
@jessicathompson236 6 жыл бұрын
Yes amber, green or brown colored glass is better for that.
@HaleySmith 6 жыл бұрын
omg your transparency is so appreciated! Especially with eating meat.. I went through that and felt a lot of shame and guilt when eating meat again but my body really needed it and I functioned better.
@melissatreat7935 6 жыл бұрын
Hey I’m new to your channel. I love your personality. I also have to say FINALLY a zero waste person who’s not vegan (nothing against vegans). I’ve been kind of getting discouraged trying to take the steps in becoming zero waste because we are not vegan. So I’m really happy I clicked on your site. I’m now binge watching your previous episodes.
@jenniferelyse5134 7 жыл бұрын
I love seeing your perspective on this lifestyle from a meat eating perspective. My partner is not a vegetarian, so I look forward to using some of your tips for our shopping trips.
@kate.arnell 7 жыл бұрын
Ah super kind, thank you!
@rachelelizabeth7036 7 жыл бұрын
Iv just discovered you and love your channel. I so need to become zero waste. This will be my challenge for the summer when I'm off work. I'll start now but baby steps first.
@lisaspikes4291 6 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful! I haven’t found a good bulk store around here yet, but I have hope! 😃
@DoLifeHealthier 5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! Such great information and still a much needed topic to discuss! Very useful information which I also talk about on my channel. Thank you for sharing!
@djdesros 5 жыл бұрын
I know this video is two years old and it's possible you've addressed this since, but the passata is super easy to make and can yourself... because tomatoes are naturally acidic it's one of the safer beginner canning products to make but you can also add a bit of lemon (or citric acid powder) to raise the acidity if you're super concerned. I have a big garden and I dedicate two 4'x8' beds to paste tomatoes (Roma and san Marzano) and make up a big batch every year and it lasts the two of us most, if not all, of the year for a big stock pot full and I have enough tomatoes to also make a batch of chili sauce, and I convert a few litres of the passata to paste as well. For people without a big garden it's actually a really good way to use up the squishy, slightly gross tomatoes that you don't want to eat but don't want to waste; sometimes you can get those from your grocer for cheap especially in the peak of tomato season when tomatoes are ripening faster than people can eat them. With this you can control what is going into your sauce and customize to your taste so you don't need to add salt or sugar if you don't want, or you can add stevia, or add more salt, garlic, split the batch and do some with roasted garlic, some basil, etc and even though passata is super cheap already it does actually save you money; because I grow mine I actually just let some of the tomatoes stay where they fall and when they start to grow in the spring I split them up and plant them in a different bed so I'm still riding the investment of the eight clearance plants I got three years ago.
@thatkindofwoman 7 жыл бұрын
Kate, I loved this :) revelling in bits of nostalgia to the time I lived in London as I absolutely love Algerian Coffee Shop in Soho. Just thinking about it brings a strong memory of delicious smell you get when you enter.
@YuliyaHardin 6 жыл бұрын
Great ideas! It's very helpful to see what others use for grocery shopping. I personally have found it a little intimidating going against the grain of the conventional grocery shopping with disposable plastic bags and packaging. You are a TRUE INSPIRATION. I hope to implement some of your ideas :) And hopefully make a video response on the experience!
@KurlyKy 7 жыл бұрын
My hero zero-waste grocery shopping staple is my bolgatanga basket. : ) Fair trade from Ghana and it hold SO much produce, etc. I always get comments about my basket and my shopping style of cloth bags and jars. : )
@kate.arnell 7 жыл бұрын
Oooooh, sounds awesome! Thanks for sharing! :)
@Amyduckie 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for warning about the meat, I appreciate it. I'm vegan, but I'm not about to tell you off. Thanks for the video!
@Hakeke1 7 жыл бұрын
This was so helpful, thank you!! 😀
@regielynlamsen945 7 жыл бұрын
i especially love the deep tiffin. i realy wish we have something like that here in the Philippines. Loved this video.
@ThoseKidsGaming11 5 жыл бұрын
@ all the people attacking vegans, I fully respect this lady and her choices and have no intention of bashing her. Although our diets and lifestyles may be different, our passion for reducing unnecessary waste makes us one and the same. This is a small community, everyone should love and respect each other, it's the only way we will grow. Sincerely, a (vegan) aspiring zero waster
@evalouisrenzo7162 6 жыл бұрын
I just discovered this channel, I love it and have been hanging here for 2 hours. Do you wash the cloth bags between use ?
@rebeccasharples3490 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for these videos Kate, I love them and have been showing them to my friends! Thanks also for your sensitivity and honesty re 'food-philosophy' - I respect and appreciate you for that. :) One question... a bit unrelated to this particular video... do you use nail varnish? If so, are there any eco-friendly UK brands you could recommend? I know many Zero Wasters don't use it but I love having colour on my toes!! Thanks, Rebecca
@Lily-lg5xl 7 жыл бұрын
I love your channel. I live in Derby. There is no bulk shop here :( I carry my produce bags when I go to farmers market to shop for vegetables , fruits and Nuts but rest of the food I have to buy from supermarket which is packaged. I hope they soon open a bulk shop here.
@SuperVideoGameGal7 7 жыл бұрын
Um hello Julie Andrews. Seriously amazing look-alike. So beautiful
@motrcrosgrl 5 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was thinking.
@UpTriTie 5 жыл бұрын
Just found out about the stainless containers today. Crazy. Really interested in this lifestyle! Subscribed! And rang the bell!
@hipretty 6 жыл бұрын
Where I shop mushrooms are not loose they are already boxed up in styrofoam squares covered with saran wrap (cello) how would you deal with that situation if you wanted the mushrooms in your own bag?
@owadziatko 6 жыл бұрын
Oh my...I always thought that women look better with long hair, but when I'm looking at you - I change my mind :)) You look amazing in this video. This hair fits you perfectly! Greetings from Warsaw!
@aznccsf21 6 жыл бұрын
For the onyx container to hold chicken how big is yours? Can’t decide which size to get.
@siddikaumatia8567 4 жыл бұрын
from where u got your cheese container its nice li liked it
@jeanniebeans 6 жыл бұрын
Very nice to see someone who cares about the environment but is still eating responsible meat...I have a homestead and raise my own eggs, and goat milk, I hope to raise meat chickens and turkey in the future.
@fishouthebox 6 жыл бұрын
I love the tins. Ive been looking for something to carry meat in. Do you have the links? Especially the tin with the elephant on. Very cute tin!
@candyluna2929 7 жыл бұрын
you are from ANGLOPHENA!!!! I love that channel. I am Hispanic from the USA, MUCH LOVE TO THE UK AND IRELAND!!! to me thats the land of fairy tales. GOD Bless
@lykri3350 5 жыл бұрын
I am trying to use my own bags, but that means to carry them into every store I shop it. I get weary of that. Sometimes I will just take one and end up buying more than one can hold. I do reuse the plastic bags and then they get burned when they have holes. They are easy to carry. Less bulky. I need a good friend who lives near me to help me learn how to do things like this.
@lovingatlanta 7 жыл бұрын
👍 Very nice. Thank you! 🤗💞🤗
@plasticfreesolutions1761 6 жыл бұрын
Lovely video Kate, love the channel :-)
@3ternalj4ri 7 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video btw!
@jjbbe1 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Kate, This was great my mum and I are trying to implement a more eco friendly vibe in our house and be more consumer conscious. Your sort of the 1st family eco youtuber I've stumbled across that eats meat. As we're a family of 4 with a constantly hungry, growing teenage boy. All of your suggestions were great, thank you for putting the links in it'll make buying some of these things much easier. I did have one burning question about your meat storage, you mentioned that sometimes you stick the meat straight into the oven in its container, which is fab and very convenient ! But what if you don't want to cook it that day some of the containers you should looked a little bulky what would you suggest for storing it in the fridge or freezer ?
@veronicamilroy 7 жыл бұрын
I work in a tea shop in Australia and we actively encourage people to bring in their own reusable containers for the tea - anyway we can help! (Though our normal packaging is also recyclable and reusable for a few times) :}
@larachua5107 7 жыл бұрын
Veronica Jane what's it called
@ilap381 7 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you :)
@kate.arnell 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! :)
@joerahman1 6 жыл бұрын
I’m not vegan, I do recycle as much as I can but I only watch cuz I think you’re gorgeous Kate lol 😍❤️💋😘
@aprilh5186 6 жыл бұрын
Instead of carrying the heavy glass jars could you bring brown paper sacks? I feel that beans or tea would carry ok in a paper bag. It could be reused and also composted easily.
@sallyrobles1851 6 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh! I love you! I thought I was the only one who was trying to be eco friendly but not be vegan or vegetarian ^_^ Subscribed!
@fashionlcon 7 жыл бұрын
Grocery stores should set up a program where they can just scan your rewards card when your meat is being weighed and the price will show up at checkout when the rewards card is swiped.
@GarouLady 5 жыл бұрын
I just buy bed sheets from 2nd hand stores or find sheets that have rips and people are going to throw them away and re-purpose them towards produce bags. and instead of taking glass jars with me, I repurpose metal canisters from 2nd hand stores for my bulk items and just transfer them into the glass jar when I get home.
@aprilcitygirltocountrywife2595 5 жыл бұрын
do you refrigerate your eggs?
@kikihappy54 6 жыл бұрын
Your philosophy on eating meat that is ethically and sustainably raised is something I strive for. Hopefully I can afford it one day...
@christinewestermark5071 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome information on how to buy groceries with as little waste as possible. We are a family of 4 returning to Canada soon after travelling for a year. I am very curious about starting fresh with a mission towards less plastic. I have been extremely disappointed to see how much plastic is used in grocery stores. Combined with how little recycling there is. All of it is such a waste. (All puns intended, I guess.) Cheers, -Christine
@kaleighhuser5153 5 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful, helpful video! (Also, you definitely look like Kiera Knightley!)
@ulasf 6 жыл бұрын
what about the total weight after a product is put inside the reusable bag? dont you end up paying actually more?
@traceyhart8914 7 жыл бұрын
I wish more people had your idea about eating meat. I have decided not to eat meat because of a lack of knowledge about where my meat comes from. I'm also incredibly sensitive about animals any way so even when I know everything (which never happens, and even when it does, I move so often that it is hard to keep up) I find I can't eat with a good conscience. But it really is just a personal preference, but I do wish people who did eat meat approached it like you do. Thanks for your videos.
@kate.arnell 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your genuinely thoughtful and kind comment! :D
@spellfinder73 7 жыл бұрын
Hi Kate, love your vlog here, the one on Silo too, so inspirational! Trying to rework my life to zero waste as well, very rewarding and fun process (housemates e.g. husband not always too amused...) I have a question tho: why not silicone? Containers for solids and fluids. The glassware is sooo heavy! And silicone is made of... sand, too, right? Also, a suggestion: why not use an "old ladies" shopping trolley? I used one when preggars and carrying 30kgs around on my body all day... ask me why another day. Got rid of that as soon as the babes were out... but sorta regretted it later on, and guess what? Found one next to a garbage dumpster the other day. It was broken, but I could easily fix it and am now walk&shop ready anyday! Especially handy around busy markets, where the least packaging shopping can usually be done well. Also suitable for those impulse buying more (or heavier stuff) than had originally anticipated situations I too am soo familiar with... Helpful? I hope! Keep up the wonderfully happy inspiration!
@kate.arnell 7 жыл бұрын
Amazing you found one and could fix it! Meant to be! For me the stainless steel tins are light enough to carry around and I only use the glass ones for storage at home unless I'm running out to buy cheese. I rarely carry glass canning jars with me for buying from bulk... def too heavy and rattle around in the bags. I used to have a bag on wheels like you mention but I think I gave it away in the end! Can't remember. Sounds like it's working well for you!
@johnny_silverhand 7 жыл бұрын
Nice music Kate !
@bubbualex123 7 жыл бұрын
Do you ever find issues when asking a butcher to use your tin? I have concerns about asking due to their possible health code restrictions. I have worked in the food industry and we weren't even allowed to return food to the kitchen, due to the possibilities of cross contamination. Let me know your experience!! :) Thank you! You're my favourite zero-waster! :)
@kate.arnell 7 жыл бұрын
Ah thanks Alex! I have found my butcher (and their relevant other locations) to be super accommodating. I think because they are part of an organic grocery store which has a keen sense of being environmentally kind. I always just think it can't hurt to ask (sometimes in advance "hey, next time I visit, would you guys be ok with me bringing my own container to buy something, I'm trying to reduce the amount of plastic I waste"). If they say they can't, then I'll find somewhere else to spend my money. Usually smaller, independent places are more willing to help. I've struggled with supermarket counters so I avoid those now. Hope that helps!! :)
@udlove09 7 жыл бұрын
Another great video! How are your worms doing?
@kate.arnell 7 жыл бұрын
SOOOOOOOO WELL! I have a wooden box on my balcony where I was growing some red onions over the summer and it is now filled with worms which I just found out is a sign of really healthy soil. Not sure how they got in there but pleased they did! The worms in the worm bin are doing well too, but it has been rainy and cold lately so trying to keep the inside of their box dry as it gets a little too moist in there sometimes. Thanks for asking! I'll tell them you said "hi"... ;)
@annabardon8994 7 жыл бұрын
hello, where did you get the glass lunchbox container with the metal lid? Does it go in the freezer, oven, microwave(without the metal lid of course) Was it expensive? Thankyou....i hope i get a response from you or someone else that knows. xx Anna xx
@kate.arnell 7 жыл бұрын
Hey Anna! I got mine from a nearby shop that sells them (Conran Store) but they are available from Life Without Plastic in the US, Sin Plastico in Europe and Boobalou.co.uk in the UK. The glass body is oven, dishwasher, freezer and microwave safe (but not the lids!). Hope that helps! :)
@annabardon8994 7 жыл бұрын
Thankyou Kate. Love your lively beautiful face; you look so healthy and clean and fresh which is what the zero waste movement needs. have a good day xx
@jessicathompson236 6 жыл бұрын
Anna Bardon , you can actually get them many places.
@nathanter7622 7 жыл бұрын
You can actually skip meat, by just eating eggs or milk, or invertebrate meat like shrimp, crab...there's insect meat as well, although most of the invertebrate meat are found in Tropical and sub-tropical Asia, not much in colder areas...you could also eat fish occasionally, just keep your mercury levels at a minimum by learning the kind of fish and the amount of mercury content they may contain..
@kate.arnell 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment. There's sadly a lot of plastic in fish shown by a recent study. And you're right about insects not being local to the UK.
@nathanter7622 7 жыл бұрын
ECO BOOST farmed fish then..fish caught in the ocean are the ones that can contain plastic and mercury..just make sure to have the same standards for ethical fish farms as you would have for poultry and livestock farms.. Good luck
@jessicathompson236 6 жыл бұрын
Nath Anter , both can contain plastic.
@ChocolateWitch13 7 жыл бұрын
Cotton, organic or not, still take ridiculous amounts of water to process. So in the end it does not matter if it is one or the other, it will still have the same impact. The same goes for hemp and linen.
@thespillstudio7559 6 жыл бұрын
I just found you. You should have more subscribers!
@Angela-1974 7 жыл бұрын
Milkmen still exist then? Haven't seen them around for years 😊 I get frustrated with supermarkets and there's nowhere else really for me to go. They have so much salad stuff in non recyclable plastic, and I don't have any bulk stores round my way 😞
@charlenesnoto677 7 жыл бұрын
I was a vegetarian for several years. My cholesterol went sky high, my fatigue level rose. I now purchase meat and vegetables from local farms and ranches. Grass fed and free range. I have to do what works for me, as ethically as possible without judging. Thanks for the video. Your tips are very helpful.
@enfisya 7 жыл бұрын
you were probably eating high fat, as well as dairy - which obviously is high in cholesterol. if you would try plant based whole food high carb - you would feel the real difference.
@kate.arnell 7 жыл бұрын
Fatigue levels were high for me too.... and lots of colds and flu! Thanks for your lovely comment! :)
@enfisya 7 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry you've experienced that. It's actually a common thing due to lack of calories. The more plant calories - the better
@IGOR-wz8id 7 жыл бұрын
ECO BOOST it could be connected to high intakes of dairy products and eggs
@IGOR-wz8id 7 жыл бұрын
Charlene S Noto lets not forget that many vegetarians push strongly on dairy and eggs which are super duper high in cholesterol... I was a vegetarian like that. Try more nuts, beans and lentils instead.
@Celestial_Daisies 7 жыл бұрын
wouldn't the glass weigh more meaning you pay more as they go on the weight i want to start doing this but i can't afford loads so don't want to be charged extra when its not needed
@kate.arnell 7 жыл бұрын
Either weigh the jar yourself and make a note of it on the jar or on your phone and ask them to deduct that weight at the till OR hand them the jar (in a tea shop for example) and they will put it on the scales, set it to 0 and fill it up with whichever tea or whatever else you're buying. You would never pay for the weight of the jar or container. Hope that helps!
@ChrisTheSparky 6 жыл бұрын
Hi first time to your channel as I hate the amount of plastic associated with groceries. Kate are you the same person that does a video on explaining things around the British home? You look familiar. Great channel.
@hannahw90hw 6 жыл бұрын
Also you should make your own ACV - its very easy, Daddykirkby has a good recipe on youtube
@enfisya 7 жыл бұрын
I think you might enjoy "food choices" documentary, it's a new one
@IGOR-wz8id 7 жыл бұрын
Enfis Ya great one. There's also Cowspiracy. When you're informed and at the same time care about the planet it's damn hard not to go vegan)
@enfisya 7 жыл бұрын
Igor Lyubimov-Shootov yep :) I'd also recommend EcoBoost to read the "80/10/10" book, it's important to understand the best way eating plant-based, to have no health issues :) but you really will enjoy that documentary.
@RossPacino 7 жыл бұрын
Why did you stop making angelophenia?
@RussianwithAnastasia 7 жыл бұрын
Yes, Anglophenia was so much fun!
@aranelloreweaver5184 7 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the exact same thing!!!! I was following Anglophenia for such a long time, and I thought that maybe she was just taking a small break. Was super surprised to see her when I searched Zero Waste haha
@Kylrana 7 жыл бұрын
Has anyone encountered this problem? I've been trying to transition into lower waste (zero waste is pretty much impossible because I have no bulk stores anywhere near me), so I've been going to the butchers to get meat into the containers I brought, but the butcher just uses a plastic bag to get the meat out of their fridge to avoid washing their hands and contaminating the weighing scale and then tossing it out of the plastic bag into the my container, which i find completely missing the point. Any advice?
@kate.arnell 7 жыл бұрын
I haven't had that problem yet! Is it worth looking for a different butcher? I'd be tempted to ask if they would mind not using any plastic. Good luck! :)
@kseniaeverton8088 5 жыл бұрын
I'm having this same problem.
@talkspresentation6082 5 жыл бұрын
Hi don’t put too much judge against yourself. It’s ok to be a meat eater. Each person has different needs. I myself is also like you. When I tried to eat a lot (and I really mean a lot) veg and fruits, strangely I got sick a lot. I feel healthier when I include meat in my diet.
@elysesmith4292 6 жыл бұрын
Like your meat philosophy. I think we have a responsibility to care for and respect all animals, especially those that give us the gift of their life.
@elysesmith4292 6 жыл бұрын
Those cloth bags are SO SO simple to make yourself from reclaimed fabric if a person were so inclined...
@FreakHarryPotter 3 жыл бұрын
So, can we respect someone whilst paying for them to be killed for an unnecessary reason?
@savedfaves 6 жыл бұрын
It's Keira Knightly
@nano15j 7 жыл бұрын
If you are up for another experiment you could try making your own yogurt. It is a great way to use up milk that is about to go bad and all you need is a few spoons of yogurt (as a starter), milk and a few jars :)
@wilisamail 7 жыл бұрын
Finally a none vegan zero waster =) It's so hard to find one.
@ozi9888 6 жыл бұрын
@@DanielaOLopez There's no such thing as zero waste btw. So instead of pushing people, we should encourage people to embrace lower and lower waste life style. That's all. If someone (like myself) wants to eat meat, that's okay. Period.
@paolamucino7842 7 жыл бұрын
Thumbs Up for your honesty! I was vegetarian for 6 years and everything was working so well for me in the first 4 years, but 2 years ago I got very, very sick with typhoid (I know, I know...typhoid at this point in the world?) and my body changed so much, I had to be vegan for a whole year because I could not eat almost anything, not even some veggies and fruits. It took me a year to get over that illness and all 2016 I went back to my vegetarian diet, but since september I was having huge meat cravings, then starting this year I decided to listen to my body and eat meat again, and as you said, try to find quality products. We are buying a very clean meat, also because my husband has gluten, yellow corn and sugar intolerance, so we are very strict on the things we eat. I love your channel and I have been trying for a couple of years now to go on the zero waste way, we live in the US, but I´m from Mexico, and gosh! Here in the States is so much more difficult to do zero waste than in Mexico! Everything is so disposable...but anyways, we are trying very hard and that is why I started to search for more information on how keep this path, your videos have been very, very helpful!
@tavrosnitram1529 7 жыл бұрын
I can go without meat, I'm much weaker and even more out of shape than when I eat meat like shortness of breath, climbing up the stairs becomes way to much of a chore, etc) I also noticed that I'm allot more aggressive and easily irritated unless I'm able to eat it XD
@MrBeaudenny 6 жыл бұрын
It's so refreshing to see someone who is zero waste and concious of the environment and also eats meat. I watch a lot of minimalist youtubers and zero waste youtubers and they're all either vegan or strict vegetarian (which is absolutely fine!) but as a meat eater myself, I've found it hard to find anyone who's had experience with zero waste and meat.
@NyagoNoir 6 жыл бұрын
She looks like a healthy Brittany Spears!! :P Although I sure she's better than Brittany LOL:D
@matthewdeepblue 6 жыл бұрын
I thought she did that British channel
@sukindiamuzik 7 жыл бұрын
you have the best jaw?? is that weird to say?? also great video thank you!!
@annalam6626 7 жыл бұрын
I'm just wondering, but did you ever figure out why a vegetarian diet didn't work for you? Like did you get a blood test to find out what you were nutritionally deficient in? Sorry I'm just curious. I've been vegan for 7 months now and always wonder about the people who quit, it seems like most people just say they felt bad but don't explain why. I totally respect your decision, though! I wonder if you did things slightly differently if a vegetarian diet would still work for you? I also think the carnal experience of eating meat is interesting. I would totally be the type to be into that if I didn't feel bad for the animal dying :P
@amyvong 7 жыл бұрын
This isn't zero waste related but am I the only one that thinks she looks like a young Julie Andrews
@hannahw90hw 6 жыл бұрын
you look like a very young julie andrews - but blonde!
@IGOR-wz8id 7 жыл бұрын
Hey Kate, don't give up on meatless stuff) you may had bad exp with vegetarian diet, but it's actually very different from vegan. It's like vegetarian is different from omnivorous diet. And if you had some difficulties in the past, take a look at a channel called Nutritionfacts.org on KZfaq or Forks over knives documentary. They helped me and my family a lot to switch to vegan and feel the best ever. Ah and have you seen Cowspiracy film btw?
@liviavh2236 7 жыл бұрын
Igor Lyubimov-Shootov totally agree! The world has changed too! There are so much alternatives to meat nowadays! And eating packaged vegetarian meat is still so much better for the environment than eating real meat (and more ethical).
@madisonrus8872 7 жыл бұрын
Also, the meat and dairy industry create soooo much waste, it almost makes 'zero waste' seem pointless if you aren't exercising it in all areas of your life (I don't think it is pointless but being vegan just takes soooo much of that waste away, or at least your contribution to it)
@IGOR-wz8id 7 жыл бұрын
Madison Rus totally agreed! Doing something is always better then nothing. Burly why not doing more?)
@khopps7420 7 жыл бұрын
even being vegan is not exactly "no waste" i would say "reduced waste" you are refering to residual waste, there is still residual waste when you are a vegan, you just dont see it at the stores. they get their products in bags/boxes etc.
@kyyrjauffr2703 6 жыл бұрын
dude she already said she had been a vegan for 13 years
@dranB23 7 жыл бұрын
yes! meat!
@martycosplay 6 жыл бұрын
You might be interested in the documentary Cowspiracy - there is nicely described, how terribly animal production destroys our planet - in my opinion every Zero Waster should watch it - not to turn them vegan necessarily, but just to see the truth of the issue, it's really interesting. :)
@meenajones202 6 жыл бұрын
Marty Novotná Most humans, and probably some animals have seen that documentary. Stop trying to police others, how she eats is none of you're dam business.
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