Some of the points from the video:

• Useful things
• Reusing stuff
• Waste free swaps

• Compartmentalize your drawers #1
• Cable clips #2
• Under shelves #3
• Kitchen cupboard extra shelves #4
•  Cable management string #5
• Clean up kitchen counter
• De clutter your stuff

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I often buy or look for second hand items when looking to buy certain things, so I thought I would talk a bit about buying second hand and showcasing a few of the items I have managed to pick up at a bargain over the years. From tech items to a lot of furniture and even standing desks, I have found quite a variety of used quality stuff, which also turned out to be far cheaper than buying brand new items.

Buying second hand is such a great way to reuse things and ensure items are not thrown away and left to sit in landfills.

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A quick video on some thoughts I had about minimalism and attachment to material things, it may be a bit of a ramble but I hope someone resonates with it and finds it interesting. 

What we know as minimalism can tie in quite well with spirituality and attachment to material things, as well as desires within this world. It is an interesting topic and I try to explore it, really just touching on the surface of it here.

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It’s always a good idea to start implementing small positive changes in the way we do things at home with our waste. One start or change could be how you manage your waste at home, which many people overlook.

It may seem like a lot of work but it becomes such an easy habit after you get used to it, and it is a great way to start enforcing positive waste changes at home. Do you think you should separate and clean your waste at home? Watch the video below to know more…

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Over the last few years I have been making a switch to ensuring I do not buy any clothing made from synthetic fabrics like polyester and trying to support the move to more sustainable materials. I have always been interested in bamboo clothing, and so I finally got my hands on a Boody bamboo t shirt and some Kway bamboo compression tights, which I give a try in the video.

Boody bamboo T shirt

I really like the Boody bamboo T shirt. The comfort is really unmatched to any other fabric and the way the bamboo handles absorption is truly amazing. The one downside of them are that the Boody products can be seen as being quite expensive, especially when comparing with other brands. For example the Boody t shirt costs about +-R500 where as a Woolworths mens cotton is +-R200.

Kway bamboo compression tights

Again, I really like this material and these bamboo tights. The material is a whole lot better and much more comfortable than the traditional synthetic polyester that is commonly used on most sports compression tights. They are not badly priced at R400, making them more affordable than other big brands like Under Armour and Nike.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Please do watch the video if you want to delve into more details about them and see how they look, as well as what benefits they provide.

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Giridhari came from a wealthy family in the USA and has chosen to live a simple more fulfilling life in India. He builds his own houses, grows his own food and lives a very environmentally friendly lifestyle.

Learn more about him and his eco lifestyle is this cool documentary video on him:

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For me, becoming more and more eco conscious and friendly, and reducing my waste allowed me to also become much more of a minimalist. I like the minimalist approach because it shows you how a lot of the stuff we have/want, is very unnecessary and not useful and we clearly do not need a lot of it.

One thing to note, if you are trying to follow a more eco friendly life or a more minimalist approach to life, it is not about stopping everything entirely, or making a massive change overnight, unless you really want to. All of these things were a gradual change for me and over time it all became more and more of a habit, and yes, ideally it is the plan to get to zero waste, but it is difficult in this day and age. So don’t get caught up with that, just focus on making a change as small as it may seem, it all adds up and over time does get bigger.

On that note, in this video I show 6 Simple Waste Free Tips that you can try on your quest for a more Zero Waste Lifestyle

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For me, becoming more and more eco conscious and eco friendly, and reducing my waste allowed me to also become much more of a minimalist. I like the minimalist approach because it shows you how a lot of the stuff we have/want, is very unnecessary and not useful and we clearly do not need a lot of it.

One thing to note, if you are trying to follow a more eco friendly life or a more minimalist approach to life, it is not about stopping everything entirely, or making a massive change overnight, unless you really want to. All these things were a gradual change for me and over time it all became more and more of a habit, and yes ideally it is the plan to get to zero waste, but it is difficult in this day and age. So don’t get caught up with that, just focus on making a change as small as it may seem, it all adds up and over time does get bigger.

On that note, in this video I show 5 Simple Waste Free Swaps that you can try on your quest for a more Zero Waste Lifestyle

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A quick skate on the Evolve bamboo GTR AT electric skateboard to Vula Food Shack to pick up some weekly fresh fruit and vegetables, all plastic packaging free  

Vula is a self sustainable business focused on Holistic health and promoting a sustainable relationship with Mother Nature. One of the ways in which they realize this goal is by providing a door-to-door, zero wastage, fresh produce delivery service.

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Pay them a visit for all your fresh vegetable and fruit needs, as well as a range of package free goods. You can even have a sit down meal at the restaurant in a lovely peaceful and tranquil setting.

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One simple way to reduce your waste and become more environmentally friendly, is to switch to alternative products that do not use plastic packaging that end up being tossed into the bin once they’re used up, like a shampoo bar. Another simple way to reduce a lot of waste is to start composting.

I tried some of South African’s very own Zero shampoo bars before and was thoroughly impressed by them and have been using them for some time now. Recently they introduced a charcoal shampoo bar, which I managed to try out and I must say I think is my favourite one!

“Our Proudly South African, Zero Shampoo Bars are anything but average. Packed full of all the good stuff, and made using zero of the things that leave behind a mess. This shampoo bar will get you through 55 – 70 hair washes which will outlast most of your favourite bottled shampoo’s. Wash away knowing you are leaving behind zero waste!”

• Zero plastic packaging
• Zero palm oil in the ingredients
• Zero water in the ingredients

The Charcoal Bar

“I’m the lightweight cleanser. I deeply nourish and cleanse both your hair and scalp. I’m packed with activated charcoal to help wash away scalp build-up.”

“A scalp refresher you never knew you needed!”

Some of the Ingredients:

• Argan oil (hydrates and softens)
• Macadamia nut oil (shines and strengthens)
• Avocado oil (a deep penetrating moisturiser)
• Linseed oil (nutritious for hair follicles)
• Grapeseed oil (moisturises and conditions)
• Sunflower oil (nourishes and soothes the scalp)
• Coconut oil (stimulates hair growth)

Why switch to shampoo bars

1. Reduce plastic bottle waste. Think about all those shampoo and conditioner plastic bottles that get thrown away every few months when the shampoo is finished. You could avoid sending all that plastic into the environment by making the switch to a shampoo bar.
2. Less palm oil use. Palm oil production results in a lot of deforestation.
3. More natural. Most shampoo bars like this use more natural ingredients and ones that are biodegradable than most bottled shampoos.
4. Ease of use. Shampoo bars are easier to carry and travel with. They are nice and small and won’t spill and you can take them on the plane without that hassle of having to make sure you only have 100 mls of liquid.

The Review

Use:

When I received this charcoal shampoo bar to try, I was using another generic charcoal soap bar, which you can find at most plastic free shops. I naturally had to draw a comparison between the two and without a doubt the Zero bar charcoal shampoo bar is much better suited as a ‘shampoo bar’. As a soap bar the generic one is wonderful and can be used as a sort of exfoliating soap as well, but the Zero bar lathers and foams a lot more making it the ideal shampoo bar. I also feel my hair feels a lot better and less oily after a wash with the zero bar.

The other thing that makes this charcoal shampoo bar my favourite, is the fragrance. It has a lovely eucalyptus fragrance that is just incredible. That alone got me hooked as I really love the eucalyptus smell!

It is easy to use. Use it just like a soap bar, lather between your hands and apply to your hair (and body). You don’t need that much, just a bit and then rub your hands together to get it to foam up. Ladies with longer hair would probably need a bit more of a lather, or may need to put a hand through your hair a couple of times. 

For me, the bar worked well on my hair. I have oily hair that builds up after a few days, and after washing my hair with this bar all that oily build up was gone leaving it feeling refreshed (and smelt so nice :p ). I do not see myself ever going back to conventional shampoos or conditioners ever again thanks to these shampoo bars.

Cost

The bars can be purchased online from various places as well as from their website for +- R85. It may sound expensive, but when you compare them with conventional shampoos and how long the bars last you realize it really is not that bad. And you are reducing your waste without even trying Check their website for a full list of stockists.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The best thing to do is give one of these bars a try and see if you like it! It may take a bit of getting used to, using a ‘soap bar as a shampoo’ instead of liquid shampoo, but once you get a feel for it, you won’t look back. They are really magnificent and smell really great, and with many different fragrances you are bound to find your favourite. Do let me know your experiences with them or if you need any  more info!

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