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2 жыл бұрын

In today's video I chat to Leena Norms all about her experience trying to turn her London flat into a haven for the minimalist, the sustainable, the zero waste beginner. She talks through zero waste swaps she hates, many that she loves and plenty of book recommendations on climate change for you all. It's a long one so I hope you enjoy this style of video from me!
» S U B S C R I B E »
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» I N S T A G R A M »
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» P A T R E O N »
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» T H I N G S Mentioned ! »
» Leena's video with me: • My London flat failed ...
» Her follow up video: • 1 year to go zero-wast...
» Once There Were WolvesCharlotte McConaghy
We are the Weather by Jonathan Safran Foer
This Is Not A Drill: An Extinction Rebellion Handbook Paperback -by Extinction Rebellion
The World We Once Lived In: Penguin Green Ideas by Wangari Maathai
Consumed by Aja Barber
Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World - and Why Things Are Better Than You Thinkby Hans Rosling, Ola Rosling, Anna Rosling Rönnlund
» Bank: Triodos
» OddBox: veggie box
» M O R E F O O D ! »
» How to Make Plant Based Milks: bit.ly/3bcEvIC
» How to Make Plant Based Mayonnaise: bit.ly/3pWyoMD
» How to Make Nut Butters: bit.ly/2LaLIye
» W A T C H M O R E ! »
» Zero waste HABITS I actually still do: bit.ly/3hB97on
» Minimalist HABITS I actually still do: bit.ly/354VjgV
» 100 ZERO WASTE swaps you have to try! : bit.ly/2LiCwr3
» 100 Ways to REDUCE FOOD WASTE you have to try! : bit.ly/38R2iuO
» 100 Things to REUSE AND REPURPOSE you have to try! bit.ly/2Mv8st9
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@SustainablyVegan 2 жыл бұрын

I am SO excited for this video! I hope you enjoy it too. It's a little podcast style so please feel free to put us on while you do other things and hopefully learn some interesting things about books we recommend on climate change, which swaps are harder than others and which just work! Can't wait to get your feedback on this style of video!!

@Ally-ug3nq 2 жыл бұрын

I look forward to more videos like this 👯‍♀️

@RB0110 2 жыл бұрын

Would so listen to a podcast hosted by you both!

@marycharlebois6627 2 жыл бұрын

There are few things I love more in this world than articulate, wise, and witty women who use their planet-kind, book-loving, eco-embracing intelligence and skill to disseminate cool info and create positive change in this world. This is next level influencing and I am here for it!! 💕 Thanks Leena and Immy for this video & the Live Chat. 🌎💦Ⓜ️ary 🍁📚

@warriormonk2611 2 жыл бұрын

Emoji Mary is your new name! 😁

@marycharlebois6627 2 жыл бұрын

@@warriormonk2611 Thank-you nexusvirture… I will do my best to live up to my nickname. 🌎💦Ⓜ️ary🍁

@blakeearth 2 жыл бұрын

Yes 🙌

@kokoerdmann4416 2 жыл бұрын

Actually Leena is the person who pushed me from knowing to believing. Thank you!

@bassoonrckr 2 жыл бұрын

So I finally read (well listened to) We Are the Weather because Leena has recommended it several times and it really felt to me that I wasn’t the intended audience. I’m a 27 yo vegan who is already panicking about climate change. We are the weather felt more geared towards my parents or gen x, people who know climate change is real but don’t really know what action to take. As someone who went vegan for ethical reasons but understand the environmental impact eating less meat has the book wasn’t all that helpful. It’s still beautifully written! And I thought he did a really good job writing about empathy for humanity. I also thought his description of the future if we do only meet the Paris accord goals was still frightening but very realist. I would give we are the weather 3.5 stars because I wasn’t the intended audience as I’m already making changes in my life, panicking, and don’t eat meat. But it might be the perfect book for some else and I’m trying to figure out who in my life to give it to.

@caitie226 2 жыл бұрын

it's useful to know! being the right audience is so important

@digitsandfidgets 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you mentioning your investing. For my family, we religiously are not allowed to invest in defense, banks, etc etc. While halal index funds still include some stocks that may include companies that aren’t meat friendly or whatnot - might be worth looking into :)

@eduardacruz7756 2 жыл бұрын

I think it's a great idea for a video. zero waste swaps don't work for everyone so it's nice to see the that side of the story ❤️

@bexpainter4401 2 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised that Leena didn't mention "All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis" and think she might like it! It's a collection of writings and art, all by women, and there's a great diversity in their backgrounds and experiences and expertise. I'm not done with it yet, but it also seems to focus on what is currently being done and what's possible, so it seems more hopeful than most climate books:) I acually found out about it because I follow the artist who made illustrations for it on Instagram, lol

@kadyolson1184 2 жыл бұрын

The author is Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson if anyone’s looking!! I haven’t read her book yet, but it’s on my list - she attended a zoom call seminar with my university & answered questions, she was great! :)

@alayamorning 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this book. It is fairly US-centric, though, so that may be why?

@bexpainter4401 2 жыл бұрын

@@alayamorning oh that makes sense! I feel silly and US-centric myself now for not thinking of that, lol

@daisyanna22 2 жыл бұрын

Love both of you! You’re two KZfaqrs who are genuinely proactive and practice what you preach (or encourage in a gentle manner!)

@julianeelter8159 2 жыл бұрын

YES to the Leena Norms review of the Fairphone for a regular non-techy user. That would be so useful! :)

@8rainbowcaterpillar 2 жыл бұрын

This video got my ADHD mind racing!! 7min left and I've saved every book rec, went on a Twitter rant, and clicked away and back countless times

@VirMedina 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this video overall, but specially your very important conversation on the menstrual cap. Minute 8:15 on the contrary Immy thank you for explaining, I've tried a menstrual cup that does not work for me and had given up on this but you two have now encouraged me to look for a different one

@booksandbroadway 2 жыл бұрын

Love when my two British internet older sisters who I've never met but have more or less changed my life hang out!

@sarahlewin-rose4445 2 жыл бұрын

I'd really recommend Wilding by Isabella Tree - it taught me so much about how much conventional conservation is wrong and how rewilding can make such a huge difference. It also discusses the challenges from a practical perspective - such a good, eye-opening read!!

@jennifermullan1691 2 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed this chat. I really love both your channels so this collaboration is just great. Its good to hear people who have similar experiences with trying to be sustainable and vegan. Thank you

@bookishdaydreams4993 2 жыл бұрын

”We Are the Weather” is so good!! I second that recommendation

@marycharlebois6627 2 жыл бұрын

Hi BookishDaydreams… I have seen and enjoyed many of your comments here in Immy’s comment section, especially your opinion on books. Thanks for this book rec for “We Are The Weather”… I’m going to put it on my TBR list. Have a great upcoming weekend and I hope you have lots of time for reading. Ⓜ️ary📚

@celinepope 2 жыл бұрын

The collab I never knew I needed!

@janetstonerook4552 2 жыл бұрын

The fun and good natured interactions between you two made me chuckle! I like that you both were honest about the frustrations and failures as well.

@EmmerBaldwin 2 жыл бұрын

Loving these videos with Leena! Two of my fave youtubers together, speaking about something I feel really passionate about is *chefs kiss* 👏🏻

@alleswunderbarblala 2 жыл бұрын

I loooove these chatty videos and since I also love Leena’s channel the two of you together is just so much fun to watch!

@marycharlebois6627 2 жыл бұрын

100 Books/Year = Goals!! (Go Leena!!) I’m so uber-glad that both of you shared a lot of info and opinions/recs about books. I wish I had more time for reading… hearing and learning about what you are reading is the next best thing. Thanks for this 🌎💦Ⓜ️ary 📚

@shutchison3379 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this so much. I could sit and listen to you both for hours. I hope for more in the future 🌟

@lusasilva4643 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the two of you together, Leena is such a good mood and spontaneous Lady, her vídeos are amazing too! Makeup keeps being my worste difficult in zero waste.

@lucyz4527 2 жыл бұрын

Light talk with so much information 👌 Thank you ladies 💚

@CorinneDemyanovich 2 жыл бұрын

I love your channel and Leena's! Keep the collabs coming! :)

@jill9799 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Such a nice video to start my morningroutine with! 😊

@matilda000dunlop 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for talking about banking! I have never really put much thought into the ethics of it, but am now going to put it right!

@anncat1111 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE you two hanging out... and love the tips, looking up some books, and Triodos bank now

@georgieleach7379 2 жыл бұрын

I love that the books Leena recommended are under 300 pages, the gal loves a short book

@squattycoati931 2 жыл бұрын

Love this! Two of my favorites together in one video

@lamonochromatique 2 жыл бұрын

I spent 5 years using a moon cup and I hate myself for it. I switched to a sea & flo cup. My god the difference in comfort. Moon cup never leaked and did the job but getting it in and out was a bit "eesh" small shock every time when it unfolded once inserted. Plus the sea & flo cup is black which is much nicer cause if you know you know. Softer cups are much more user friendly.

@ancsiii8033 2 жыл бұрын

Love you both! Make more videos together, plz! Or a podcast. :)

@feylights166 2 жыл бұрын

Wolves are important! I would love more videos on used tech, as I am definitely one of those people who is wary of used phones.

@PhiliH88 2 жыл бұрын

Writing on a second hand iPhone xe from Cex. Love it, and paid a fraction of the cost that they were new, despite being a recent launch. Husband buys iPhones second hand too - think he has a X/10 at the moment. Maybe it’s a gamble, but we’re both on our second second-hand phones and the first ones lasted a few years. These ones going strong over a year later.

@feylights166 2 жыл бұрын

@@PhiliH88 did you buy them from Trade More? What about secondhand laptops or desktops? I am (hopefully) not going to need a new laptop for a while, but I would like to have a desktop, at some point. I want to be more eco-friendly with my tech purchases, but I am wary about buying a computer from a thrift store, so if there is a way I can guarantee it's condition, that would be great.

@NataliaNNS 2 жыл бұрын

If second hand tech is maybe going a bit too far for you, try checking out refurbished options. Everyone in my family tries to get refurbished laptops, because they can be cheaper and just as good. They usually also come with a warranty in case something goes wrong.

@justinez6857 2 жыл бұрын

I loved this more podcast-style video.

@rominamartiniello6271 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVED this video, yes to more of this!

@MIOLAZARUS 2 жыл бұрын

This real-talk is so nice! You guys..

@MrThelemonrose 2 жыл бұрын

Woohoo!! This is perfect on my train ride home from college 💜 very happy, Sustainably Vegan and Leena are two of my favourite youtubers!

@SustainablyVegan 2 жыл бұрын

Yaaaay

@Jessicaschilke 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing!!!

@hberror404 2 жыл бұрын

Good lord I LOVED this video! More please

@jazminquintero2910 2 жыл бұрын

I loved this video so much!

@julecaesara482 2 жыл бұрын

I love the talk about wolves! Only I'd like to point out that wolves will have different effects depending on the current ecosystem. Where I live, wolves have just started to comw back (central Germany) and the deer population actually goes down rather than up, but this is a good thing because they eat all the tree saplings and younf leaves from young trees which then die off and the forests then don't have enough 'youngsters' to take the place of died old trees. Also, the deer are getting into everyone's gardens. The hunters aren't happy however because there are less deer to shoot. Sheep owners aren't happy either because wolves are nifty and clever and can work their was under wolf-proof fences and even persuade sheep dogs to kill the sheep they were supposed to portect. You see, wolves are a political nightmare

@DeerNeya 2 жыл бұрын

I also got the fairphone3 second hand, its not the latest thing but it's perfect for most things! I'm much happier now, only thing is I do love to protect it with a case and those are not really available unless it's from their own shop so not much choice in that but it's fine

@kathrinmuth5735 2 жыл бұрын

My thought, when you said : If you don't know who Lena is .... -COME OUT UNDER THE ROCK..

@evahannerzschmidtke4181 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, review the FP!! I own the FP 3 plus and am very happy with it.

@yomaroh 2 жыл бұрын

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!! You two in one vid

@camschwanebeck6214 2 жыл бұрын

Leena is funny! I really appreciate what you guys had to say

@xochilguevara3429 2 жыл бұрын

I love all her cute Friends decals on her laptop.

@NataliaNNS 2 жыл бұрын

Great crossover!

@KerensaLives 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely not normal 🥴 great conversation, gals!

@IM6AM 2 жыл бұрын

hey! Thank you for this video, very nice! I have a question about books! I have a quite old Kindle, but it still works perfectly, so I don't want to buy another device...but I would like to avoid buying my ebooks from Amazon...do you have any suggestion to make my ebook shopping more sustainable? Thank you in advance!

@nonnativenarrative 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, my friends, the satisfaction when you realise that this is a 37min long video

@eightybananas4515 2 жыл бұрын

Haven’t seen it yet, already gave a “like”. 👍😆☺️

@SustainablyVegan 2 жыл бұрын

You're too sweet 😘😘

@marinashutup 2 жыл бұрын

I clicked on this collab so fast.

@linneawestberg6435 2 жыл бұрын

lovely cooking company!

@charlescayton8901 2 жыл бұрын

I like your videos thank you so much for your awesome video ✌️

@ariilynton-smith1256 2 жыл бұрын

what a fun video! y’all should make a podcast 👀

@gr33neyes1000 2 жыл бұрын

Love this

@SonyaandSidney 2 жыл бұрын

I bought my phone second hand and it's worked out well. It was new and returned I think because it was in perfect condition.

@mnmgirl24 2 жыл бұрын

The Maisie peters shirt 😍😍😍

@aksez2u 2 жыл бұрын

Regarding the book Leena was talking about, there are actually a few cases of wolves attacking and/or killing humans, but it is rare.

@DreamersArmy 2 жыл бұрын

I think I've found the best video on the internet, ever.

@ellid3134 2 жыл бұрын

ZAO is a good low waste makeup brand and my favorite mascara is from the body shop

@warriormonk2611 2 жыл бұрын

I literally caught the "you're getting into bed with the US Government" comment as I logged in. That's an instant like!

@marycharlebois6627 2 жыл бұрын

You always crack me up!! Thanks for your humour and wit… I look forward to it. Ⓜ️ary

@Autumn1988 2 жыл бұрын

Leena channelling my fellow former Anglican LOL 😂

@neta565 2 жыл бұрын

Lidl does boxes of fruit and veg for £1.50! No money for loads of stuff!💜

@LILA-FANAL 2 жыл бұрын

Could you imagine to make a video about XR? Would be really interesting :)

@80sgirlvhsandcassette 2 жыл бұрын

There's no local veg box in my area, unfortunately. I'd love it if there was, no even a farmers market or green grocer and I'm in a rural area.

@courtneyparks5157 2 жыл бұрын

Eating Animals also by JSF gives a great perspective on eating vegan for the animals (vs the climate perspective in We Are the Weather). Recommend!

@charau95 2 жыл бұрын

Can anyone tell me how I would find out where/how my bank/pension invests my money? I haven't really had any luck googling.

@raapyna8544 2 жыл бұрын

Could you ask your bank?

@laura__5544 2 жыл бұрын

Is there something similar to Octopus Energy in the US?

@MrThelemonrose 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you're having a good day Immy

@SustainablyVegan 2 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you, you too!!

@MrThelemonrose 2 жыл бұрын

@@SustainablyVegan You're very welcome! and thank youu 💙

@alexgilbert5755 2 жыл бұрын

Have you tried Besame cake mascara? What are your thoughts?

@gwynneio 2 жыл бұрын

Not aimed at me, but I have. I like it but mostly for eyeliner and brows. As mascara, it is more subtle and lengthening. It doesnt have the staying power of regular mascara. Thats my hot takes. I ended up getting the Pacifica mascara which I dont believe has dirty dozen ingredients (i believe? At least less). But I still use it and like it.

@alisonpenn1124 2 жыл бұрын

Braiding Sweetgrass is a lovely book and very informative. Cannot remember the author's name though.

@marycharlebois6627 2 жыл бұрын

I, too, loved “Braiding Sweetgrass”. It’s on my “Top 5 Books” list. It’s written by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Have a great weekend Alison… hopefully with lots of time for reading. Ⓜ️ary📚

@cathylynnpietranton 2 жыл бұрын

This was fun Inmy. Yes they introduce wolves back in the wild but it depends on what USA President we have that will protect them.

@axolotlismybeautystandard 2 жыл бұрын

As (I hope less waste) swap for mascara I'd recomend using henna for dying leashes - not the same effect but works perfectly for me. Mostly since I'm constantly touching my eyes areas and after about an hour after applyaying mascara I look like racoon.