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Dialogue: 0,0:00:00.73,0:00:01.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Hi there,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:01.44,0:00:02.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I have 10 tips for you
Dialogue: 0,0:00:02.65,0:00:05.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,on how to live zero waste on a budget.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:05.16,0:00:06.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,My name is April Hepokoski
Dialogue: 0,0:00:06.79,0:00:08.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and my journey to zero waste
Dialogue: 0,0:00:08.15,0:00:09.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,started about 5 years ago.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:09.74,0:00:11.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I started living a zero waste lifestyle
Dialogue: 0,0:00:11.70,0:00:14.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when my health took a dramatic downturn
Dialogue: 0,0:00:14.11,0:00:15.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which motivated me to look into
Dialogue: 0,0:00:15.85,0:00:18.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,natural treatments to live a healthier
Dialogue: 0,0:00:18.17,0:00:21.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and in result, more sustainable life.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:21.50,0:00:23.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Zero waste is really about
Dialogue: 0,0:00:23.07,0:00:25.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,living more simply and within our means.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:25.52,0:00:28.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It creates a great mindset for \Nreducing expenses.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:28.70,0:00:31.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Tip number 1 is for when you are\Nlooking to swap
Dialogue: 0,0:00:31.60,0:00:34.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,single use items with \Nreusable alternatives.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:34.24,0:00:36.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Shop your home for reusable items
Dialogue: 0,0:00:36.25,0:00:37.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you already own
Dialogue: 0,0:00:37.20,0:00:38.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,instead of going out
Dialogue: 0,0:00:38.22,0:00:39.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and buying new ones
Dialogue: 0,0:00:39.28,0:00:40.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When you replace single use items
Dialogue: 0,0:00:40.91,0:00:42.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with reusable alternatives,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:42.38,0:00:44.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you will also reduce the amount of money
Dialogue: 0,0:00:44.46,0:00:46.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you spend, because you are\Nnot continually
Dialogue: 0,0:00:46.44,0:00:48.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,needing to replace single use items.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:48.45,0:00:49.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,A great way to get started
Dialogue: 0,0:00:49.76,0:00:51.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is to make a list of the single use items
Dialogue: 0,0:00:51.76,0:00:53.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,used in your home
Dialogue: 0,0:00:53.10,0:00:55.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and come up with a reusable alternative,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:55.40,0:00:56.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,putting priority on
Dialogue: 0,0:00:56.99,0:00:58.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,alternatives you already own.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:58.39,0:01:00.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Some common reusable items I use
Dialogue: 0,0:01:00.37,0:01:01.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,are cloth napkins
Dialogue: 0,0:01:01.64,0:01:03.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,instead of paper napkins,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:03.05,0:01:05.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,reusable jars and containers with lids
Dialogue: 0,0:01:05.86,0:01:07.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when buying bulk items at the store,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:07.66,0:01:09.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,instead of taking the single use bag,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:09.99,0:01:12.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,reusable utensils, straw, chopsticks,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:12.91,0:01:14.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,shopping bag for when I go places
Dialogue: 0,0:01:14.70,0:01:16.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that only offer options
Dialogue: 0,0:01:16.36,0:01:17.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that are single use,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:17.74,0:01:20.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and cloth rags instead of paper towel.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:20.21,0:01:22.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Tip number 2 is to save \Nrecyclable items
Dialogue: 0,0:01:22.47,0:01:25.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,like glass jars, containers, paper,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:25.62,0:01:27.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,really anything that you would find
Dialogue: 0,0:01:27.41,0:01:28.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,useful in your home.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:28.48,0:01:30.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For example, I use glass jars
Dialogue: 0,0:01:30.81,0:01:33.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as a vase for flowers, a pencil holder,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:33.63,0:01:36.100,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for bulk shopping at the grocery store,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:36.100,0:01:38.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or just in general for storage.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:38.82,0:01:40.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That way I do not need to buy a vase
Dialogue: 0,0:01:40.59,0:01:42.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or mason jars for buying bulk food.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:42.80,0:01:44.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Remember that reuse comes before
Dialogue: 0,0:01:44.78,0:01:47.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,recycle in the "5 R's of zero waste"
Dialogue: 0,0:01:47.08,0:01:48.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and those 5 R's are
Dialogue: 0,0:01:48.63,0:01:51.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle, and rot.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:51.76,0:01:53.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Tip number 3 is to use
Dialogue: 0,0:01:53.84,0:01:55.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,community sharing resources
Dialogue: 0,0:01:55.51,0:01:58.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,like the library, or community groups
Dialogue: 0,0:01:58.51,0:02:01.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that encourage giving and trading
Dialogue: 0,0:02:01.88,0:02:03.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,instead of buying and selling,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:03.48,0:02:05.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or simply borrowing from a friend.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:05.71,0:02:07.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There are many ways to
Dialogue: 0,0:02:07.08,0:02:09.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,acquire items that do not\Ninvolve money.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:09.19,0:02:12.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Tip number 4 is to buy second hand items
Dialogue: 0,0:02:12.34,0:02:14.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,instead of new as much as you can.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:14.51,0:02:17.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Used items typically cost less money
Dialogue: 0,0:02:17.04,0:02:18.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,than buying something bran new.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:18.75,0:02:20.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Hat and vintage homemade dress
Dialogue: 0,0:02:20.98,0:02:23.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,are some of my favorite secondhand items
Dialogue: 0,0:02:23.57,0:02:24.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that I have found.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:24.44,0:02:26.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you are like me where you\Nprovide a meal
Dialogue: 0,0:02:26.43,0:02:28.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,at events for large groups \Nof people often,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:28.54,0:02:30.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,look for used silverware\Nat thrift stores
Dialogue: 0,0:02:30.74,0:02:31.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,instead of buying
Dialogue: 0,0:02:31.56,0:02:33.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,single use plastic utensils.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:33.54,0:02:35.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It would have cost about 50 dollars
Dialogue: 0,0:02:35.29,0:02:37.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to buy this set of forks bran new
Dialogue: 0,0:02:37.36,0:02:38.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,at a department store.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:38.84,0:02:42.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Instead, I was able to find this set
Dialogue: 0,0:02:42.10,0:02:43.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,at a thrift store for only
Dialogue: 0,0:02:43.77,0:02:45.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,6 dollars and 50 cents.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:45.85,0:02:48.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Also, I borrow this set to family members
Dialogue: 0,0:02:48.95,0:02:51.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or friends who are also hosting events
Dialogue: 0,0:02:51.37,0:02:53.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that do not want to use the\Nsingle use utensil.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:53.84,0:02:55.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When you buy used, you are
Dialogue: 0,0:02:55.13,0:02:56.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,supporting the second hand market,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:56.75,0:02:58.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,taking items out of the\Nwaste stream,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:58.53,0:02:59.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and giving new life to items.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:59.92,0:03:01.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Each time an item is purchased,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:01.40,0:03:02.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you are voting with your money
Dialogue: 0,0:03:02.86,0:03:04.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and supporting that business.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:04.29,0:03:05.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So make sure to support
Dialogue: 0,0:03:05.66,0:03:07.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,businesses that align with your values.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:07.53,0:03:11.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Tip number 5 is to embrace \Nexperiences over material things.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:11.29,0:03:14.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In general, when you switch to a\Nmindset that reduces
Dialogue: 0,0:03:14.33,0:03:16.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the material possessions in your life,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:16.14,0:03:18.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you have less of a desire to buy things.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:18.18,0:03:20.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When you buy less, you are putting less
Dialogue: 0,0:03:20.04,0:03:23.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,demand on the earth to supply \Nresources to create these items.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:23.12,0:03:25.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Find value in immersing yourself
Dialogue: 0,0:03:25.08,0:03:27.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in experiences and especially in nature.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:27.74,0:03:29.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Connect with family and friends,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:29.38,0:03:32.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,sit out in the sun, go for a swim in \Nthe nearby river,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:32.49,0:03:34.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,forage for wild edible foods.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:34.24,0:03:36.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There are so many experiences you can
Dialogue: 0,0:03:36.34,0:03:38.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,indulge in that do not cost any money.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:38.93,0:03:42.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Tip number 6 is to grow and forage \Nyour own food.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:42.13,0:03:44.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Food can be a huge expense on a household.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:44.81,0:03:46.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Seeds cost hardly any money,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:46.44,0:03:49.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,compared to the amount of food \Nyou get from just one seed.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:49.32,0:03:51.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There is also an abundance of wild food
Dialogue: 0,0:03:51.65,0:03:53.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,growing all around us.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:53.07,0:03:55.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I can pick enough edible leaves \Nfrom my yard
Dialogue: 0,0:03:55.24,0:03:57.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to make a salad every day, from \Nspring to fall.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:57.97,0:04:00.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This food is not packaged, processed,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:00.12,0:04:02.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or sprayed with chemicals, and supports
Dialogue: 0,0:04:02.02,0:04:03.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,eating a whole food diet.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:03.26,0:04:05.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Gardens can be made right \Non the ground
Dialogue: 0,0:04:05.17,0:04:06.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or with repurposed materials,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:06.98,0:04:08.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,making them very inexpensive.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:08.41,0:04:10.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You can also join a community garden
Dialogue: 0,0:04:10.35,0:04:11.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in your area.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:11.33,0:04:13.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Tip number 7 is to start composting.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:13.57,0:04:14.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This dramatically reduces
Dialogue: 0,0:04:14.93,0:04:16.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the amount of material
Dialogue: 0,0:04:16.07,0:04:17.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that you would send to a landfill.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:17.86,0:04:19.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,These materials break down and create rich
Dialogue: 0,0:04:19.87,0:04:21.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,compost that can be added as nourishment
Dialogue: 0,0:04:21.86,0:04:23.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in a garden and help you\Ngrow your own food.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:23.91,0:04:26.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It can be as simple as a pile in your yard
Dialogue: 0,0:04:26.11,0:04:27.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or a bin in your home.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:27.41,0:04:28.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I have red wigglers in my home
Dialogue: 0,0:04:28.99,0:04:30.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that I feed food scraps to.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:30.32,0:04:31.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I have a bucket on\Nmy counter
Dialogue: 0,0:04:31.68,0:04:33.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to collect all the compostable \Nmaterials.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:33.70,0:04:36.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,like food scraps, peelings, hair, \Nfloor sweepings.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:36.70,0:04:38.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Many cities have community
Dialogue: 0,0:04:38.39,0:04:39.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,drop off sites as well.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:39.84,0:04:42.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Tip number 8 is to repair items
Dialogue: 0,0:04:42.46,0:04:44.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,instead of buying a new one.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:44.46,0:04:45.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Repairing extends the life
Dialogue: 0,0:04:45.74,0:04:46.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of an item that could
Dialogue: 0,0:04:46.74,0:04:48.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,have otherwise been thrown away
Dialogue: 0,0:04:48.24,0:04:49.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or recycled into something new.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:49.82,0:04:52.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It also takes less resources from \Nthe earth
Dialogue: 0,0:04:52.15,0:04:53.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because you are not putting demand
Dialogue: 0,0:04:53.89,0:04:55.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,on bran new items to be made.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:55.85,0:04:58.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Tip number 9 is to make your own items
Dialogue: 0,0:04:58.49,0:04:59.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,instead of buy them.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:59.67,0:05:01.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When we make our own, we can repurpose
Dialogue: 0,0:05:01.73,0:05:03.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,items in our home that need new life
Dialogue: 0,0:05:03.91,0:05:06.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,like turning a ripped sheet into
Dialogue: 0,0:05:06.30,0:05:07.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a reusable bag, for example.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:07.78,0:05:10.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Use what you have already to \Ncreate what you need
Dialogue: 0,0:05:10.27,0:05:12.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and then your waste and your\Nexpenses are reduced.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:12.78,0:05:15.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Tip number 10 is to reduce food waste.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:15.12,0:05:16.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Food can cost a lot of money,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:16.50,0:05:17.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when it is spoils, it is like
Dialogue: 0,0:05:17.89,0:05:19.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,throwing your money away.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:19.13,0:05:20.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,One way I reduce food waste in my home
Dialogue: 0,0:05:20.96,0:05:22.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is by meal planning where I come up with
Dialogue: 0,0:05:22.96,0:05:24.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,meals for the week and write down
Dialogue: 0,0:05:24.55,0:05:25.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the ingredients I need.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:25.64,0:05:27.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I check my fridge, freezer, and cupboards
Dialogue: 0,0:05:27.60,0:05:29.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for the ingredients and make a list
Dialogue: 0,0:05:29.26,0:05:30.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of the ones I still need.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:30.48,0:05:32.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That way, I'm not buying what I\Nalready have.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:32.66,0:05:34.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I also plan a leftovers day.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:34.40,0:05:36.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,On that day I move all the food that is
Dialogue: 0,0:05:36.68,0:05:39.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,about to spoil to the front of the fridge
Dialogue: 0,0:05:39.15,0:05:41.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,just like a store would do with\Ntheir shelf
Dialogue: 0,0:05:41.25,0:05:43.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so that that food gets used first.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:43.21,0:05:44.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I also do the pantry challenge
Dialogue: 0,0:05:44.82,0:05:47.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when I have a lot of food left over\Nfor the week.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:47.21,0:05:48.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is where I use only what I have
Dialogue: 0,0:05:48.98,0:05:50.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in my home to make meals.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:50.48,0:05:52.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Sometimes I have to get pretty creative.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:52.63,0:05:54.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I do not buy a certain food group until
Dialogue: 0,0:05:54.62,0:05:55.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I am out of it.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:55.60,0:05:57.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I so hope you enjoyed my 10 tips
Dialogue: 0,0:05:57.75,0:05:59.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to live zero waste on a budget.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:59.54,0:06:02.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Please share your tips in the \Ncomments below.