An alternative that I have heard for glitter/confetti is to collect dried leaves. If you hole punch them they can create these nice, earthy toned confetti that will 100% biodegrade (as long as nothing else is added to it) :)
@Gittemary
4 жыл бұрын
Yes! I love that to bits 😍🌿
@elizabethn5910
4 жыл бұрын
Yessssss, i'm doing this for my brother's wedding! Small flowers and tiny petals work great too :)
@rberteau5607
4 жыл бұрын
Freeze dried flower petals is a great alternative!
@Rainalot
3 жыл бұрын
Onion skin, for the win!
@kodomotachi1
2 жыл бұрын
@@Gittemary Pun intended? If so, very cute.
@bookishdaydreams4993
4 жыл бұрын
I might sound overly pedantic here, but chemistry is kind of my thing, so oh well: "Polymer" is not actually a synonym for plastic, but it's true that plastic is a kind of polymer. A polymer is simply a material made up of identical monomers (the smallest repeated unit). Proteins are, for example, polymers of amino acids, so it might be a good idea to keep the terminology specific :)
@Gittemary
4 жыл бұрын
BookishDaydreams no I am so happy that you can explain this better, we completely agree but thank you so much for the clarification 🌿✌🏼 I think what I wanted to say, which may have been slightly unclear, is that all plastics are polymers, thank you for the perspective 🥬
@bookishdaydreams4993
4 жыл бұрын
@@Gittemary Yeah, you always seem well-read on the topics you speak about! My comment was mostly to clarify it for other viewers, honestly, since I don't want any youngin's being scared of just any material that sounds "too chemical" 😅
@Gittemary
4 жыл бұрын
I completely understand, like everything is a chemical so 🌿😅
@sohv1s
4 жыл бұрын
Oh, someone commented this already. I like your videos but I wanted to tell you this so you wouldn't get into misinformation. Another example of polymers are starch and cellulose which are made from monomer called glucose.
@GhostsOfThings
4 жыл бұрын
Cigarette butts are my nemesis. I never understood how somehow they aren't considered litter by people who smoke. And not only are they litter but they can also start fires. Ugh!
@karinajianu2962
3 жыл бұрын
I am a smoker and still cant understand how ppl do not think cigarette butts are litter. I mean its garbage. U dont keep it. Throw it away in a trash can after u really make sure it doesnt burn anymore.
@AasthaHingar
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Gittemary, It would be very helpful if you could put time stamps to your lists next time onwards. Regardless, making a list of what all she has mentioned :) 0:35 Chewing Gum 1:12 Synthetic Clothes (1:32 example of synthetic clothes) 2:02 Paper Cups 2:29 Receipts 3:00 Tetra Pak 3:43 Bioplastics 4:33 Silicone 5:20 Tea Bags 6:12 Aluminium Cans 7:02 Lids 8:06 Glitter 9:15 Table Salt 9:52 Water 10:35 Cigarette buds 11:33 Wet Wipes 12:28 Exfoliators 13:10 toothpaste 13:50 Stay on products 14:20 Nail polish 15:36 Tampons & Pads (Use cloth pads or menstrual cups or period underwear instead)
@lilianp.8310
3 жыл бұрын
This is so useful! Thanks!!
@brunosco
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😙 Glittermary?
@TessaRanaCoville
4 жыл бұрын
Learning about tea bags containing plastic hurts 💔 Edit: this video hurts
@natchosm4320
4 жыл бұрын
Loose tea is way better anyway. Teabagged tea is more expensive anyways in weight and you can't get as many flavours. Just get loose tea. Better value, better quality and more eco friendly
@TessaRanaCoville
4 жыл бұрын
@@natchosm4320 I'm aware loose tea is better. I dumpsters dived an insane amount of bagged tea a few years ago and have been having some almost every day. Now I'm all mixed up about it.
@orlamacgrath8409
3 жыл бұрын
@@rstudent9977 there's reusable teabags on the market. I've personally never used them but from what I've seen they're just little cotton bags you pop your tea leaves into. Really handy for people who like to make tea in work, on the go, etc...
@teresa_meow
4 жыл бұрын
The cigarette buds problem is so horrible. They are everywhere!! I don't smoke, but my boyfriend does, and although I try to remind him not to throw them on the ground, he still does it sometimes... Baddd!!
@kalinapeteva9161
4 жыл бұрын
There are biodegradable ones. They are Eco Filter Sticks from OCB. I specifically use them, cus I'm rolling my cigarettes if this is how u call the non fabric cigars.
@Koshka219
4 жыл бұрын
Same here, I am proud of telling off few passers by... I also tried questioning people why they do that, most said, that they just do not think about it
@davidthescottishvegan
4 жыл бұрын
I don't smoke but aren't cigarettes not vegan due to being tested on animals?
@maddythelion
4 жыл бұрын
Am I missing something or did she mean cigarette BUTTS?
@AnaPodcastDaily
4 жыл бұрын
I harp on everyone about glitter all the time now because of you!
@Gittemary
4 жыл бұрын
Yaaaaas 😎
@Diniecita
4 жыл бұрын
I hate glitter. For this reason and because you cannot get it out of anything. Ever.
@Marie-hu7xd
4 жыл бұрын
Make up products often contain hidden plastics. That mascara that makes your lashes super long and is waterproof? Probably full of microplastics. Same goes for lipsticks and many other products.
@pollychen1735
4 жыл бұрын
This is true. Which is one of the reasons why I stopped buying new makeup impulsively... Packaging is also a factor.
@Carolineconnected
4 жыл бұрын
I love how when I am with my friends in the park and I start picking up cigarette budds (with fallen leaves), my friends start to join me without me asking them to or talking about it at all.. you just gotta set a good model to learn from 💕
@hamiltoncrockett1288
4 жыл бұрын
The salt fact left me speechless! It is time to change our dependency with plastics...cause this is crazy!
@brunosco
3 жыл бұрын
I’m in shock as well, plus I just bought different high quality salts recently... Ehm, but then I realised that they were mostly packaged in plastic to begin with! Then those microplastics...
@brunosco
3 жыл бұрын
... and the water...
@Evange
4 жыл бұрын
Rayon is synthetic, but it's a synthetic that is biodegradable. Cellulose (ie. wood pulp) is dissolved in a caustic solution, which makes a thick slimy liquid. The liquid is then extruded into a different chemical bath, which sets it into fibers, which are then be spun into yarn and made into fabric. There are a lot of environmental issues surrounding rayon manufacturing, most notably the chemical discharge, but the material itself is biodegradable.
@NedhuggenBjork
4 жыл бұрын
Oh boy, these videos are so important and educational! But sometimes it just feels like such an impossible task to "save the planet". We are so far gone and it's not like companies stop making polyester or adding plastic into products. It will take years to get a big change in and we don't have time 😬 I don't mean to bu a downer, but it's difficult when you start thinking about the big picture... Environmental stress/anxiety and how to think about it would be an interesting topic for a video!
@SuperLiesZ
4 жыл бұрын
Just take one step at a time. It sometimes is overwhelming.. the things we can do. But just keep going. Because what you are doing makes a difference, when we all keep doing the good things.
@NedhuggenBjork
4 жыл бұрын
@@SuperLiesZ ❤️
@InnocentJasmine
4 жыл бұрын
My friend Nicole created a course called From Eco-Anxiety to Effective Action. It's been her project during lockdown and I'm taking it now! Let me know if you're interested in being a guinea pig and I can send you the link.
@SuperLiesZ
4 жыл бұрын
@@InnocentJasmine Sounds really nice, what does the course include?
@MissArtishBlackbird
4 жыл бұрын
@@InnocentJasmine sounds interesting! Willing to share te link here in the commentaries, maybe? Then more people could find it more easily ;)
@alausanaaa
4 жыл бұрын
there is actually a biodegradable glitter option, i saw it in a german eco store it's called "Bio Glitzer" from the brand "Projekt Glitter" and is made of cellulose from eucalyptus
@Gittemary
4 жыл бұрын
I know, as I mentioned in the video I am aware of the biodegradable options, but they make up a fraction of the use of glitter so the problem still needs to be addressed 😊🌿
@alausanaaa
4 жыл бұрын
@@Gittemary oh then i probably overheard you mentioning it! Thanks!
@sohv1s
4 жыл бұрын
But why would people need glitter? To me it seems so unnatural and it is pain to get it of your skin when it once sticks to it. I have multiple times had glitter particles on my face after going through crafting supplies and it's like a curse.
@Dedreea
4 жыл бұрын
Now that you pointed it out I can totally see the logic of why there'd be plastic in table salt, but woah 😲😬
@Briardie
4 жыл бұрын
Who in their right minds sticks unwanted chewing gum in beautiful trees? I am shocked and sad. I never go into cities so never look in parks. I thought gobbed out gum stuck to cement pavements was bad enough and gross but now I am sad for nature. Why? Just why?
@marycharlebois6627
4 жыл бұрын
Preach it sistah... I had the exact same thought. Gum in trees? At the risk of sounding judgemental, that is insanely pathetic!! I, too, say... why?
@brunosco
3 жыл бұрын
Ask some 14-year old with mainstream education...
@malindaoquinn947
4 жыл бұрын
I have literally never had anyone explain what they do with the microplastics they filter from their laundry after the filter fills up.....
@shoubidou-bah3175
4 жыл бұрын
Yes I would love to know that , too!
@enidan_
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I've been wondering this for a while now as well. Can anyone explain, please?
@meganbelongeay7418
4 жыл бұрын
I did a little looking on it a while ago, I dont remember the sources and they suggest that you just throw it out. They think it would be better for it to be in the landfill than circulate through water systems I guess. I'm not sure what else you could do with it.
@kaylenewinter248
4 жыл бұрын
We have a filter and a cora ball. At the moment what they collect we put in the rubbish until we find a better solution. We know it's not ideal but working on a better final outcome
@rainbowcookiie
4 жыл бұрын
On the guppyfriend website they recommend collecting the fibers in a small container and then throw it out - in this way you avoid the microplastic to be spread by wind etc. :)
@savannah4439
4 жыл бұрын
What I hate is that half the time when I ask for no receipt, it gets printed out anyway and the cashier throws it away!
@Gittemary
4 жыл бұрын
I knoooow 😭🤯
@Ariyl
4 жыл бұрын
most of the time the cashier cannot stop it from printing unfortunately...
@jmsl910
4 жыл бұрын
and some places require you to SHOW the receipt before you exit the store
@octopuscat1030
4 жыл бұрын
@@jmsl910 Yes, and then they scan one of your items to verify it.
@MissArtishBlackbird
4 жыл бұрын
@@Ariyl yeah this is true, I myself have worked at a restaurant which had only vegan and vegetarian food and had some zero-waste nerds (me and others :D) working there, and there was no way for us to stop the register and the pin machine from printing out the receipts... so annoying!
@reshmah606
4 жыл бұрын
Life seems impossible when I watch videos like this😅😅
@Gittemary
4 жыл бұрын
That is not at all the point though, no one can be perfect, but we need to know all the info to make the best decisions as consumers 🌿 I don’t expect perfection from anyone, or myself 💚
@TranquilityChiba
4 жыл бұрын
A small plastic lining is often used in the hems of cloths, even on clothing labled as 100% cotton. I've found it upcycling cloths. Also threads might be the same but I've only worked with dyes a little bit.
@jmsl910
4 жыл бұрын
omg, i never would have imagined that
@michaelafischer6177
4 жыл бұрын
I'm 100% on board with everything here... except the polyethylene in sunscreen. At what price, indeed... of not using that technology. ): It's not a cosmetic like lipstick; it's a critical medical item with life or death outcomes based on the success of its application, regardless of how the EU in particular (versus the US and Australia) classifies it. My family member just had a huge cancer cut out of her face because of a lifetime of inadequate suncare. She's lucky that the situation wasn't deadly. 2/3 Australians get skin cancer by age 70 because of the exposure to extreme UV conditions. Sunscreen adherence is a HUGE factor in how successful an SPF will be. Zinc sunscreens are lovely, but they do require re-application every two hours, versus far more photostable, suitable-for-melanoma-patients, high-adherence sunscreens with new-gen organic chemical filters. I actually think sunscreen is one of the few issues that the zero-waste community has completely wrong, same as marginalisaing disabled individuals for using single-use or plastic-based accessibility aids. Other than that, yesss, the revolution is nigh. ;) I found this video SO educational. I probably learn the most from your content of any zero-waste content creator, which is saying something. I love how education-focused you are, versus just material swap suggestions. For me, that speaks volumes. Also, I move between Sweden and Australia, so it means a lot to me to have someone making zero-waste content that is local to Europe/Scandinavia.
@marycharlebois6627
4 жыл бұрын
I’m from Canada, the land of colourful money which used to be made from paper. Now it is made from plastic. It is more durable, it doesn’t rip or tear... and depending on one’s spending habits it may, or may not be single-use plastic. LOL!! But seriously... our “paper money” is actually “plastic money”.
@maddythelion
4 жыл бұрын
Ours in the UK has just been "upgraded" to that too. On the plus side maybe it means less needs to be made overall, because it lasts longer without wearing out, so maybe it saves energy overall..? 😬
@catrinerichardt8969
4 жыл бұрын
Can you make a list in the subscription box of the 20 things? It is easier to remember and change that way 😅
@eugeniarocha25
4 жыл бұрын
Oh dear I thought I was safe with the cans and jars 😭😭 for someone who doesn't have zero waste stores those were my only options 😂😭
@Gittemary
4 жыл бұрын
I still use them as well, it is still much better than 100% plastic if you have the option to recycle them, so don't beat your self up 💚
@davidthescottishvegan
4 жыл бұрын
That's unfortunate that there's no zero waste store near you. I am grateful that I have one in my area of the country I live in and do my best to support it.
@abbidiane1067
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making this! I have been wanting a low waste, low plastic lifestyle, but I have a hard time researching. I am 15, so I’m taking baby steps as I am not in full control of my home life. Your content truly amazes me, and I wish more people watched your videos. All this information will go in my bullet journal :) 💗🌱
@Eva-by9gv
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing what you do and please never stop ;) I love your videos and feel much more informed!
@Forbearne
4 жыл бұрын
I love that you have the references in the video, that should be the standard when talking about studies but it doesn't happen as much as it should
@hannahlaird4976
4 жыл бұрын
I got a h&m conscious collection ad on this video urgghhhhhhhh
@Gittemary
4 жыл бұрын
Ahaha worst combo ever 😂
@barbarak.3806
4 жыл бұрын
Can you make a video about which of these three types of vegetables are the most sustainable? - organic - plastic-free - local/seasonal I often find it hard to decide between those when I go buy me veggies from the supermarket, since it's mostly impossible to get veggies that meet all three criteria (or insanely expensive, and I am just a poor uni student from Germany :) ).
@davidthescottishvegan
4 жыл бұрын
Local and seasonal would be more sustainable and organic but organic unfortunately can be expensive unless you manage to grow your own. If you do manage to grow your own it would also help with avoiding the plastic packaging that often comes with fruits and vegetables. I do have the privilege of being able to grow my own so they meet all 3 criteria but not everyone has a garden or the space to do so. There's some vegetables that can be grown in containers and indoors so you could consider that. Checkout youtubers who grow vegetables in containers for advice or rhs.org.uk/advice/grow-your-own
@pineapple365
4 жыл бұрын
dimethicone is in a lot of makeup,skin, hair products and is bad for the ocean as well 😭.
@pollychen1735
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve heard it can go back to nature?
@sophiatomlinson1231
4 жыл бұрын
Great video as always!! You are really inspiring. Something to add for the possible part two is sewing thread. In an attempt to be more sustainable I'm repairing and mending my clothes, and I was shocked when I saw that the thread was made from plastic! It was something I didn't even think about. Also, one time I took a dress my grandma had made for herself to a tailor because it was too long for me, and asked the tailor to also change the zipper because it wasn't closing smoothly. She discouraged me from doing it because the original zipper was made from metal, something impossible to find nowadays and would last way longer then a conventional replacement made of plastic.
@QuestForEco
4 жыл бұрын
The non-woven bags that look like cloth are also plastic. I've seen many shops switching to these bags, and many believe it is cloth, but sadly it's not. It's definitely more durable and can be reused though. If it's just being handed out to everyone for free and no one reuses it, then I don't see the point..
@marycharlebois6627
4 жыл бұрын
Canadian high school sewing teacher here... you’re 100% correct. Those bags that you are referring to are made from “Olefin” fabric which is plastic-based. It is also very cheap to produce/purchase which is why a lot of stores are giving these bags away as freebie promo items. Every year there is a huge career fair in the high school where I teach, and students are given these bags with freebies in them. At the end of the day, there are so many of these bags in the trash, plus boxes of them are left over and never even used... they’re everywhere... it is so wasteful... and it drives me crazy!!
@corinatralala2556
4 жыл бұрын
Oh my I had no clue! I have been using reusable bags for 7 years or so but still shocked
@angelikabatwoman
4 жыл бұрын
I've never seen gum on a tree, whaaat the hell, who does that??
@octopuscat1030
4 жыл бұрын
I don't know where you are from but in the U.S. it is all over the place in amusement parks, and on the trees in amusement parks. It can be found on the outside walls of buildings, the parking lot, it can be found under classroom desks and chairs, which is why most schools ban chewing gum, you could even accidentally step on some. As for who would do that, I think some of it maybe ignorant adolescents, who see others do it. Students will put it under the desk and chairs to not get caught in school with it (there is nothing worse than accidentally touching the bottom of a desktop and finding gum). People a amusement parks get tired of chewing their gum, and/or want to eat or drink something else and will be too lazy or impatient to wait for a trash can while they are in line for a ride. Most of the People in the U.S. have no idea that there is plastic in chewing gum, I had no Idea until this video.
@frappuccino68
4 жыл бұрын
Very sobering. Thanks for telling the truth.
@awelch279
4 жыл бұрын
As if we needed another reason to despise cigarettes....
@LS-sg8rb
2 жыл бұрын
PG Tips converted to non-plastic tea bags in 2018. Stash doesn't use plastic, nor Harney & Sons, Teapigs, nor Bigelow. Twinings does (except their pyramid shape), Tetley uses plastic, Co-op has been promising to go plastic-free for awhile, but.
@sofijayanez6158
4 жыл бұрын
You can also recycle tetrapack here in Holland. Although I feel like we can throw so much "other" material into the plastic bins that I'm not really sure any of it can be recycled properly anymore.
@corinatralala2556
4 жыл бұрын
Exactly! Another Dutchie here...always wondered that!
@spannajupiter
4 жыл бұрын
In Belgium they were fiest to be used. Only this year do they take all other plastics in recycle bags
@slowtraditions
2 жыл бұрын
Rayon is a semi-natural fibre, and not plastic at all. It's basically chemically treated wood pulp. Still harmful due to the chemicals used, but not really bad when washing as far as I know. Tencel is similar but it is a more sustainable type of viscose/rayon.
@apartmentcopacabanario863
4 жыл бұрын
There is so much controversial data out there and some state that the liner in ALL aluminum cans is not plastic, it's a food grade lacquer that is sprayed into the can and then baked on during the forming. Personally, I almost never buy cans anyway, but just saying that Iam not 100% sure
@Denlillhavemedkatrine
4 жыл бұрын
Regarding teabags. The water consumption to make a tea bag et much higher then loos tea. Funny I have a similar experience with my nails. Thank you a informative channel. It is inspiring 🍀
@lizethsarahicastelanorduna5970
4 жыл бұрын
here in México the tetra-pack its completly recyclyble (sorry I, dont know how to write it :D)
@erinparker9243
4 жыл бұрын
Rayon is actually derived from wood pulp and will biodegrade! It does take more work to produce which is why it is considered a semi-synthetic fiber but it is better than polyester and it is not plastic!
@Gittemary
4 жыл бұрын
The point was not that all materials on that list is equally bad 😊 and Rayon is still classified as a synthetic, just like tencel. Because it is not naturally occurring and depending on the quality it can contain fillers derived from plastic
@ahuman5772
2 жыл бұрын
yeah it is just cellulose and degrades better than cotton :)
@thebeanlife4409
4 жыл бұрын
I work at a drug store (shoppers drug mart) and they have the option to email or refuse a reciept so anytime im on cash i make sure to ask the customers if they want the reciept or not and a lottt of people will say they dont need it if u just ask! Whether or not they r trying to be environmentally conscious or not i always feel happy when they dont need it or ask for it to be emailed ☺ ALSO I just found out yesterday that my store does this (and i assume others) but u can reload gift cards??? I had no idea! So if someone has given u a gift card for somewhere, instead of tossing it after uve used it up maybe u can reload it to give to someone else?
@AnnaRobert
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making videos about sustainability. I started my low impact journey in Jan 2018 and you have been one of the KZitemrs that keep inspiring me to make more changes everyday 💛✨
@WildwoodVagabond
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! I didn’t know about a lot of these things... especially paper receipts 😑
@katehildenbrand4847
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you mention cigarettes on this list. It's my little pet peeve. People here just don't care. I recently recorded a video about cigarettes and pollution but it's one of my least-watched videos. Smokers don't even want to know. On a better note, I recently had a long conversation with a roof worker who was leisurely discarding of a cigarette on my roof (where I would not even have been able to get it!!), and he didn't just pocket it but also seem to actually listen to what I was explaining. One person at a time, right?
@kateanagnostou3363
4 жыл бұрын
Tetrapack is recyclable in Greece also :)
@jessalinnguyen1504
4 жыл бұрын
Love your editing on this! This list was so enlightening. Thank you for this information
@claudinnelorenne
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your videos, they are so useful! Actually some cities in Italy recycle tetra pack. Big steps ahead! Kisses from Italy 💚
@flavialm1
4 жыл бұрын
There's a company here in my city that recycle cigarettes buts, there's collection points all around the city for people to throw their buds and private companies also ally themselves to install them, they are expanding to 2 more cities near but as far as I know they are the only company I know that do this, but it is possible
@ashleybreedlove1336
4 жыл бұрын
I always learn something new during your videos 💖 & I especially appreciate how you source your information & add it in your videos!!
@SuperLiesZ
4 жыл бұрын
Okay recap of what I learned/experienced: 1 Gum contains plastic? I knew it wasn't able to recycle at all... but wow. 2 Not suprised, but the parts coming in the water OH NO 3 We finally got paper cups at work for the coffee machine. Not to happy now knowing this. 4 I knew receipts couldn't be recycled but I never knew the reason was plastic 7 Bought my menstrual cup a few days ago... now I feel dissapointed again *laugh and cry* 8 Happy I don't drink a lot of tea, but this opened my eyes. 9 I was happy a friend didn't buy a plastic bottle for me, but I got a can instead.. This is a little discouraging :$ etz.. I am trying to reduce my waste, but it is unbelievable... even when we are fighting the battle against plastic... it still already ended up in our bodies. But I am here to try. Thank you for making videos Gittemary Johansen.
@Gittemary
4 жыл бұрын
I hope this does not discourage you from pursuing sustainability, cans are still waaay better than plastic bottle and a menstrual cup is a great addition to a zero waste routine, much much better than disposables, so don’t be too hard on your self 🌿
@SuperLiesZ
4 жыл бұрын
@@Gittemary when I watch too many videos about sustainability.. it can become a little discouraging because there is so much you can do to make things better. But at the same time it inspires me to maybe in the future being able to do more. Because now I live at home and I can't control my parents :) I am trying to take little steps at a time. The major thing that I take away from a lot of videos is.. don't consume so much. And that's something I am already pretty good at. What is most discouraging, is that the economy made it this way for consumers over the years.. a world full of bad things for nature and bad for our bodies. I hope that will change though. :) Thank you for being so kind 🌿💚
@blisles7626
4 жыл бұрын
I can recycle tetra packs where I am now at home with my parents but not when I'm at uni. I make my own plant milks then as I can spend long enough in the kitchen to do so. Trying to access the kitchen at home requires working around everyone else and there's not much space. It's been interesting being at home and trying to cook vegan around my omnivorous family.
@diarydaki
4 жыл бұрын
We put the tetra pack item on the yellow garbage (plastic items) for recycling ♻️ love from Portugal 🇵🇹
@linetomat
4 жыл бұрын
woah I had no idea you couldn't recycle tetra packs in other countries! (I'm from Sweden).
@TheBadMinimalist
4 жыл бұрын
I wonder how many kilos of plastic I’ve eaten since my bod compulsively swallows chewing gum if it gets near my soft pallet. Hmmm...
@maddythelion
4 жыл бұрын
On the plus side it probably went straight through you without really having any effect (but also no nutritional value lol!).
@ahuman5772
2 жыл бұрын
Actually Rayon (on your list of synthetic fibers) is more biodegradable than cotton! It is synthetic because it is man-made but it is made from wood or other biodegradable materials so it is still basically just cellulose! Just thought I would mention :)
@Realisxx
4 жыл бұрын
Well this made me really depressed
@autumnraine3209
3 жыл бұрын
I've been loving brands that have been swapping microbeads for ground walnut shells! Still super exfoliating but all natural!
@darlenekayearaneta4427
3 жыл бұрын
Love these! Also, you remind me of Billie Piper! ♥️
@kyleeburgess2420
4 жыл бұрын
Could you make a sustainable video about what to do during the covid/social distancing/quarantine times? Our house is making an effort to reduce our waste (by no means zero waste but taking steps in the right direction). But now with covid a lot of our good habits are being reversed. We are no longer allowed to bring canvas bags or produce bags into the store. We've been requesting no bags and check out and just bagging all the groceries ourselves from the cart to the trunk, however we still have to use the plastic produce bags. Also, we can't eat at restaurants and have to get everything to go which comes in a TON of plastic packaging. And anything else we need basically comes from Amazon and you never know what kind of packaging that is going to show up in. My first grocery shopping trip I had a minor panic attack because of all the covid related changes and stress and every time I grabbed a produce bag it just made it that much worse. We are starting to make our own Oat milk so that is one step!
@brennalayne6251
4 жыл бұрын
You're doing a good job! The covid backslide is real!! Shelbizleee has talked about how you can request plastic free packaging when ordering from Amazon. Even if they don't honor your request, you're one more voice encouraging them to change!
@azn666
3 жыл бұрын
Fun fact: It’s common in Sweden to get the receipt digitally when ur buying groceries etc. We barely use cash either, everything is digitalized in our society
@silverlining7112
4 жыл бұрын
Your video about menstrual cups was the reason I finally made the switch and it's the best thing ever! So thank you
@Gittemary
4 жыл бұрын
I am over the moon to hear it!!
@GingerCheddar
4 жыл бұрын
For any Canadians reading this: MisMack Cosmetics is a Canadian brand who makes completely biodegradable glitters! The base is either corn starch or wood pulp, depending on the colour, and they're really beautiful. I've used them on a few different occasions and highly recommend them! She also makes an eco-friendly gloss that doubles as a glitter primer. I belieeeeve the packaging is eco-friendly too, but don't quote me on that.
@cogitoe6644
Жыл бұрын
There are also brands, which produce plastic free teabags. Like for example meßmer, yogi-tea or pukka.
@nickjones5389
4 жыл бұрын
I love all your vides! always so informative! and I really appreciate you adding the links to where you got the information!
@meh1738
4 жыл бұрын
This summer, I have dried nettle, roses, raspberry leaves, etc., making my own the for the winter - stored in old glass jars. :)
@juchinchou
4 жыл бұрын
Most educated and informational low waste KZitemr!
@damnbro_idc
3 жыл бұрын
Just a side note, rayon is technically a synthetic fibre but it is made out of cellulose.
@cindyho8212
3 жыл бұрын
Always appreciate your videos!
@annalenareinbold6947
4 жыл бұрын
I loved watching this video and getting informed by you! Most of the things I didn‘t know contain plastic so I‘m glad I know that now! Thank you :)
@MP-cf8lw
3 жыл бұрын
🤭thankyou for this detailed video. Interesting!!🧐
@ruthst.julien4581
4 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Plastic is kind of inevitable it seems. BUT you have inspired me to start living sustainably and I will be documenting it on KZitem ❤
@cilstr
Жыл бұрын
not sure if youve done this in latter video/s.. but if not .. itd be good to list a couple of the most common names for microbeads in product ingredients to look for. (and names for GOOD alternatives - walnut husk I thnk is a good one).. i have 3 suspect items - and none of them list "microbeads"... one of them might use a chemical/acid exfoilator - not sure ...
@carolineschlunke
2 жыл бұрын
Your monstera was still so tiny at this point, so cute
@karenleslie5692
2 жыл бұрын
Great information thank you 😊
@co9811
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your super informative videos! They're so helpful
@Aerinn21
4 жыл бұрын
If you like peelings and skin scrubs, look for natural cosmetics, there are made with salt, sugar or coffee, no microplastic involved. Or better yet, make your own, it's the easiest type of homemade beauty products to make. Poland is another country where you can recycle tetrapacks 😀
@cindylin1
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@mgnaturals7110
4 жыл бұрын
This is soooo helpful! thanks for sharing!!!
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist
4 жыл бұрын
Wow super interesting! Some of these were a surprise to me!
@stephaniebritz9436
4 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel. And I instantly like your vibe. 😊 This video is so amazing! 👏🏽 and shocking!
@authornesilstone
4 жыл бұрын
I drink loose left tea with a metal thing that replaces it
@tilly324
3 жыл бұрын
It makes me sad that the UK won't be help accountable to these standards in the new year.
@spannajupiter
4 жыл бұрын
So funny about tetra packs. As in Belgium they would only take limited plasic such as tetra packs and bottles to be recycled. I also knew the plasic. However i was under impression tea bags were not always made of palsic apart from obvious ones like lipton. However they had plasic to hold them together. Pj tips now have a eco bag. Which i guess is were they have removed the palsic glue. Clipper in uk are plasic free. In rest of Europe they are plasic free but are individually packaged.
@tivagreen655
4 жыл бұрын
I love your videos 😂❤️
@cilstr
Жыл бұрын
we can add those "inkless" printers to the receipt pile.
@user-dp8yh4vh2q
4 жыл бұрын
Perfect video! Please make more like that! Kisses from Greece :)
@pickolart1044
3 жыл бұрын
👏🏻👏🏻glitter👏🏻is👏🏻litter👏🏻👏🏻 That is so perfect 👌
@queenjeski591
2 жыл бұрын
i’m swedish and i’m really surprised that we’re one of the only countries where you can recycle tetra pak’s. if it can be done why isn’t it more widespread?
@labelsforbabes5802
3 жыл бұрын
I just got an ad from KZitem at the beginning for a "Plastic Fabricator" that makes acrylic shields (for COVID 19)... the irony.
@brunosco
3 жыл бұрын
My teabags from a smaller local organic brand really look like they’re made of just... ehm... paper? Some kind of “good-looking” brown fibre, and I’d be surprised if there was plastic in those ones. And I’m wondering the same about the different high quality salts I have (not so optimistic about the salts, though)... My point is: yes, but maybe not always, if you buy from more eco-responsible brands. Still, emitting microplastics after buying a recycled synthetic Patagonia “eco-friendly” piece of clothing is pretty crazy! (I’m thinking about making the jump to “slow fashion”/eco/blabla clothes.)
@quilscorner4518
4 жыл бұрын
I recently figured out that my tattoos have plastic in the ink. I get bumps on them when the weather changes. I looked it up and found out it's because of the plastic reacting under my skin! Does anyone know of a plastic free tattoo ink? I have to finish my sleeve😭
@fannysue5795
4 жыл бұрын
You can just use vodka or other alcohol to remove nail polish, it works and comes in glass bottles
@lasmiranda4003
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another informative video!
@monikamachutova2497
4 жыл бұрын
You're the best! Thank you!
@Diniecita
4 жыл бұрын
They banned the plastic beads in exfoliants in the US also.
@emeliasoderlund
4 жыл бұрын
I think you have really leveled up in editing 😊
@nicoolio930
4 жыл бұрын
Me, a flamboyant gay: There's plastic everywhere! How do we solve this problem?! Gittemary: Dont ever use confetti-glitter, Dont ever use glitter in craft and DIY projects, because glitter is the absolute worst! Me: *slides makeup-tray full of every kind of glitter out of sight* well then...
@wild_cub_times
Жыл бұрын
Any updates about recycling pastic and carboard boxes? I've seen a Finnish milk carton video, where they explain how they're recycled, and it's quite good. Wondering just if the method has gone more "viral" or what the sophisticated word is 😅 Also I love that Vuokkoset has made biodegradable onetime use period products.
@blueh2obender
2 жыл бұрын
Cigarette butt pollution kills dugongs a marine mammal as they vacuum them up as they feed on sea grass. It got so bad here in Australia we had a dugong mascot trying to educate people on their consequences of littering ciggy butts.
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