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What do you do with metal food cans?

I tend to wear my shoes until there are actual holes in the bottoms, like if I'm out in the rain my feet get wet 😅

I read about 3-7 books a week so a library card has been a lifesaver!!

I would add maybe saving water? (the gray water bucket method) I have a ton of plants so it really helps with water usage here! 😄

I never got into shaving because I've always used an epilator or just tweezers. Takes a bit more time, but I feel like they're more effective than shaving~

There are a few brands I use that are 100% recycled toilet paper. Yes they do come in a plastic wrap, but they are more affordable for me. Kroger sells Simple Truth 100% Recycled. Target sells EverSpring 100% Recycled. And if you have a Whole Foods their 365 brand has 100% Recycled Toilet Paper. Hope this helps anyone who wants to try to be better but can't break the bank.

I really don’t like these types of videos because they’re just another type of consumption. I wish you’d talk about how to take real ACTION. Like how to leave comments on pipeline projects, how to contact your mayor, or county commissioner, or whatever, about getting recycling and composting programs put in place.

i had the same issue with Quip and my tight teeth. i even tried wrapping the floss a couple times around each end, which was a bit time consuming and made the floss stay taut a little longer than just pinching the single strand. i also noticed the same issue as you with the natural floss breaking easily with my right teeth😞

Plastic spice containers are recyclable.

You're smart!

What you recommend for ear cleaners? I feel like I have made all of the eco-friendly swaps that I can except for the ear cleaners. Thanks

Emma, have you ever given deodorant salt stones a try? Some small brands (and I think maybe also Lush) also offer deodorant bars. It can be a bit messy, but may also be an option for folks who have been using the glass deo and want to separate from cycling through packaging even more.

Looking for any/ all options of bamboo toothbrush PLUS plastic-free bristles.

I think it’s like.. fluoride flooding water systems, where it’s had a history of findings of already existing.. so I’m searching to weigh the issue too.

I tried using old wax, but if the wick falls into it you get black dots and that makes it flamable (I think?!?! That was the only logical explanation i could think of as to why my candle went full fire mode), so to all - be careful. I think your method of throwing the end away is the safest. I also reuse candle jars (especially the big yankee ones with a lid) for things like storing dishwasher tablets. I love making re-use of things, especially when something is a gift

Great video Emma! Also I love your hair color!!

So honored to be part of your low-waste shower routine.. and did you say FAVORITE shampoo + conditioner?! 🥹😭💙 Thank you Emma!!!

How to afford this stuff?

Flouride kills the good bacteria in your mouth that are vital to heart and artery health. At least according to Dr Essylstyn. I use Floride in the am and flouride free at night. No science behind it just trying to comply to both my teeth and heart.

Cool! What's the texture? Is it soapy water, or does it thicken at all? 🤔

Appreciate this all-encompassing review of bathroom swaps. Would you consider doing a review of Ethique products? I use several of theirs but wondered about others. Not sure how many of them you have tried. Just a thought.

That's so true about the soap. I literally live above a soap company 😂

Native deodorant never works for me 😭 maybe a small smell reduction, but almost nothing. Ethique deodorant actually works for me?? Well, off and on, to some extent. At least it works better for me than Native. I want to like Native so bad!

I buy my recycled toilet paper from TRADER JOE'S 😅 Also, have you tried the reusable silicone floss? It looks really interesting 👀

That’s true about the bidet cold water attachment. Hot water would not come automatically.

Seventh generation has recycled toilet paper. It’s about 3 times the cost of regular toilet paper but it works ok.

Honestly I had such bad shopping habits in my mid to late teens, I am still using up unopened shampoo and bodywash products.

love the hair!

Putting them in the freezer is waaaay easier! Let them sit (I do over night) and then take a knife around the outside edge a little and it pops right out. Boiling is so messy and dangerous

I'll have to check out Libby. I currently use Hoopla. I have used Happy Cow when traveling. It was hit or miss but can be helpful. Thanks for another great video Emma 😊❤

Watch your hands. Don't get burned.

There’s also this app/website called freerice which is a trivia game with a bunch of categories. The world food program donates 10 grains of rice for every question you get right. I’m using it to learn Spanish words.

100% LOVE my Loop Experience! My church lost the plot when it ocmes to volume control so i needed something for worship and these have been amazing! I live how they dont block out ir muffle sound they jut lower the volume. My understanding is only the Quiet are actual "earplugs" though since they explicitly say not to use when shooting and stuff.

Okay. I don’t do real candles due to fire hazard, and I have trouble with a lot of scents. Good job figuring out how to reuse those jars & make your own replacement candles. This past winter I’ve testing out LED volte candles that are a softer light. I use them during power outages to put some light in the hallway so you don’t go through darkness walking from bedroom to kitchen. It has some sort of battery, which when it dies will be replaced with a rechargeable battery. I have been slowly replacing dead batteries with rechargeable ones. About half replaced now.

Can guarantee those bags will not bio degrade outside an industrial composure though so yeah, I would rather they just give us pucks of wax to fill them with.

Like how much can a candle even cost? $60?

Put ice cubes in them and let them melt then u can get the hardened wax out

You can take the scent names off with acetone as long as the jars are glass. 😊

If you have a blowtorch it’s much quicker than the double boiler method. Just tip it over and with a low flame move in circles. The wax’ll drip right out and the jar shouldn’t get too hot to hold

This is low waste not zero waste at best.

I deliberately grab extra napkins to put in my car, been a glove box staple since I was little lol

I have not built up my thrifting “muscles” but it is on my radar & I have been collecting second hand kitchen supplies for the past several months getting ready to move out. I mainly was doing that so I have mostly PYREX and Corning Ware instead of relying on modern pyrex but that goes to show the 40yr old items are 100% worth it. I have been buying clothes new but it is because I value quality clothes for work and found 2 great brands for my purpose: Wool & and Quince. Now that I have essentially a capsule wardrobe (though I call it an intentional wardrobe since I can’t do the “true” minimalist thing) I will start putting more effort into thrifting since I now have a solid base. Fabric waste: I sew and a by product of that is I save all old jeans and tshirts & some other items too. I also have started saving all the scraps in 2 categories: scraps big enough to use on a “scrap project” (which I’ve always done) but now all the pieces too small for that get saved to use as stuffing for toys since I recently started getting into knitting stuffed animals and plan to sew some too.

I have not built up my thrifting “muscles” but it is on my radar & I have been collecting second hand kitchen supplies for the past several months getting ready to move out. I mainly was doing that so I have mostly PYREX and Corning Ware instead of relying on modern pyrex but that goes to show the 40yr old items are 100% worth it. I have been buying clothes new but it is because I value quality clothes for work and found 2 great brands for my purpose: Wool & and Quince. Now that I have essentially a capsule wardrobe (though I call it an intentional wardrobe since I can’t do the “true” minimalist thing) I will start putting more effort into thrifting since I now have a solid base. Fabric waste: I sew and a by product of that is I save all old jeans and tshirts & some other items too. I also have started saving all the scraps in 2 categories: scraps big enough to use on a “scrap project” (which I’ve always done) but now all the pieces too small for that get saved to use as stuffing for toys since I recently started getting into knitting stuffed animals and plan to sew some too.

My favorite brands of water bottles and tumblers are Camelbak and Yeti. Been using my plastic Camelbak water bottle for about a decade & had to replace the lid (the old ones would get a weird tacky feeling that wouldn’t wash off after a couple years) but it’s still going strong and I fully plan on getting a stainless steel one when the plastic finally kicks the bucket. One thing I love is the interchangeable lids since a stainless steel water bottle can be turned into a coffee or tea sipping cup or a straw cup. While I fully acknowledge there are other equally good tumbler brands I love the quality of my 30oz Yeti and especially the lids, I have an aluminum 16oz tumbler too and replaced the broken lid with a Magslide, the increase in heat retention was crazy. My aluminum one is getting pretty beat up since I have used it near daily for 4yrs and I am really looking forward to replacing it with a a Yeti since my 8yr old one looks brand new other than one dent (it may have slid off my icy car roof a few years ago… lol). My fiancé bought one of the off brand Stanley’s and has been using it for absolutely everything, can’t say enough good things about a stainless steel container that works for you whichever one you choose.

Reusable tissues: so I tried using some cut up soft tshirts and also regular woven cotton and found they are too rough for my nose. I don’t see anyone talking about this, has anyone else noticed this problem? I do intend on looking for a new fabric probably a rayon or something but have not yet put in the effort.

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Those apps where you have to link your bank account are like way too much for me. In my opinion environmentalism shouldn’t come at the expense of privacy. Y do use ecosia since they claim they respect your privacy. The video game in this list reminded me of two Nokia Lumia apps. One is Climate Mission and it is was more resembling to the game you mentioned. I liked it. The other one was Modern Mayor, it was more like sim city and I loved it! RIP Nokia lumia lol

Dang I have been washing them wrong. 🫣

This video is real perfect timing, as last week someone aske me if I knew of any eco-apps which not being a very appy person I didn't. But now I can send them the link to this video! 🙂I'd definitely welcome a part two if you ever make it.