Weekly Top Videos: Repurposing Plastic Mesh Bags, Rescuers Save Pit Bull, DIY Eco-Friendly Lip Balm, and More!

Every Sunday, One Green Planet brings you the week’s top videos. For those who don’t have a lot of time to look through the news each day, this will be a great resource and an easy way to catch up!

1. Golden Retriever Goes Viral For Hilarious Zoomies in Ball Pit [Video]

@a.golden.named.chloe

Zoomies

♬ original sound – Chloè🐾

An adorable video of a golden retriever having extreme ‘zoomies’ in a play ball pit is going viral on TikTok with over 16.3 million views.

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2. What a Vegan Chef Makes For Her Family In a Day [Video]

@maeganeats

What’s your fav meal of the day? #personalchef #foodtiktok #fyp #eatcarbs #veganfood #viral #whatieatianday

♬ Love You So – The King Khan & BBQ Show

Personal vegan chef Maegan (@maeganeats) on TikTok shared what she makes for her family in a day, and this delicious and nutritious spread is every vegan’s dream!

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3. DIY Vegan & Eco-Friendly Lip Balm [Video]

@bottegazerowaste

You won’t neee to buy this anymore! #diybeauty #lipbalm #diylipbalm #zerowastediy #diyskincare #lipbalmlover recipe in the caption 👇

♬ Pieces (Solo Piano Version) – Danilo Stankovic

Say goodbye to dry, chapped lips! @bottegazerowaste shared how you can make your own all-natural and eco-friendly lip balm, all while reducing your environmental impact and keeping your lips healthy and hydrated. This fun and easy DIY project can be done at home and requires a few simple ingredients.

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4. Things That Go Through My Head As An Eco-Girly At The Store [Video]

@skysaba

welcome to my thoughts… is it just me?! #ecofriendly #sustinable #ecofriendlyliving #ecofriendlyproducts #ecofriendlyswaps #sustainability #sustainableproducts #granolagirl #lowwaste #ecogirlcheck #ecogirls #planetlove

♬ Elevator Music – Bohoman

It’s so easy to get caught up in the convenience of buying products that are not eco-friendly, but it’s important to remember that our choices have consequences! TikToker Sky Saba (Happy Earth Habits) is doing a great job of highlighting the importance of being mindful of our consumption habits.

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5. Los Angeles Rescuers Save Sweet Pit Bull From the Streets [Video]

@elle.and.the.dogs

She had been out there for a long time. Neighbors said for months and months. We named her Freya, which means “Warrior”. And that is what she had to be in order to survive on the streets of Los Angeles. Freya is safe now and ready for her next chapter… Stay tuned for Part Two. 🤍 rrescuedogsrrescuedogsoftiktokaadoptdontshopdeityanimalrescue

♬ original sound – Elle + the Dogs

Recently, Los Angeles rescuers from Deity Animal Rescue went to the streets to save a dog named Freya, who had been outside for months. They named her Freya, which means Warrior, and “that is what she had to be in order to survive on the streets of Los Angeles.”

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6. Sugaring: A Zero-Waste and Non-toxic Hair Removal Method [Video]

@bodylovebytal

Zero-waste, non-toxic, and eco-friendlyI Sugar Wax! I had to part ways with my armpit hair after 9 months 🥹🤣 Recipe Below! 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup warm water Directions Put the lemon juice and water in a medium-sized pan on the stove at medium heat for a few minutes. Add the sugar and stir. Turn up the heat to high. When the mixture gets bubbly, reduce the heat back to medium and continue to stir. IMPORTANT: You must continue to stir, otherwise the mixture will harden and become useless. For another 5 minutes or so, cook at medium heat, stirring constantly. When the mixture becomes smooth and golden in color, it’s considered done. Remove from the heat. Test a spoonful of the mixture by placing it in the fridge. Let it cool and then check its consistency. If thick and tacky, then consider job well done! If not, put the pot back on the stove for a few more minutes at medium heat, again stirring the whole time. Let the pot cool for 30 minutes. Transfer to a heat-safe glass

♬ original sound – Natalya King 🦋

Sugaring is a method of hair removal that involves using a paste made from sugar, lemon juice, and water to remove hair from the root. The paste is applied to the skin in the opposite direction of hair growth and then removed with a flicking motion, pulling the hair out from the root.

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7. Sweet Staffy’s Bath Time Will Make Your Day [Video]

@myla.thebluestaffy

Come for a shower with me🫶🏻 #staffy #mylathebluestaffy #staffylove #bluestaffy #staffypuppy #staffylovers #staffysmile #staffylife #staffymoments #dogtrend #viraldog #beautifulbully #staffysoftiktok #doglovers #dogsoftiktok #bluestaffypuppy #wetdog #talkingdog #dogshower #showertimewithmyla

♬ original sound – Myla.thebluestaffy🤍

Myla the Blue Staffy might be the cutest dog you’ve ever seen… TikTok sure thought so! A viral video posted by @myla.thebluestaffy follows Myla during her shower time which she seems to love.

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8. Repurposing Plastic Mesh Bags To Make Dish Scrubbers [Video]

@skysaba

one of my fav ways to be eco-friendly is getting creative with how to reuse things that would normally get thrown out #sustinable #ecofriendly #ecofriendlyliving #eco #lowwaste #ecofriendlyproducts #ecofriendlyswaps #sustainability #granolagirl #savemoney

♬ Dissolve – Absofacto & NITESHIFT

The next time you buy garlic at the store, don’t throw away the plastic mesh that they are packaged in! This tiktoker shared a creative way to repurpose the packaging and make a DIY dish scrubber. @skysaba (Happy Earth Habits) acknowledges that avoiding plastic all together is the best option, however if you can’t avoid it, or have some lying around, this hack will save you money and give new life to things that otherwise would have been thrown away.

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9. Security Guard Rescues Squirrel From Clogged Rain Drain [Video]

@goodoldvibesonly

#wildanimalchallenge #wild #squarrel #lovemyjob #job #rescue #save #lesbiantiktok #animalrescue #animalcrossing

♬ original sound – Tabitha

Recently, a brave woman saved a squirrel that was stuck inside a clogged drain pipe in a home, and although she has no previous experience in rescues, she was able to get the squirrel out.

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10. Pack With Me Zero Waste Edition [Video]

@loveofearthco

Replying to @thesarahhogan BIG LIFE UPDATE w/ Zero Waste pack with me!🌎🧳✨ #zerowaste #zerowasteliving #panasonic #sustainability #noplastic #plasticfree #packwithme #zerowastetravel #zerowaster #ecofriendly

♬ Chill Vibes – Tollan Kim

Packing for a trip can be a challenge all on its own, but doing it in a zero waste way can make it even more challenging. Kennedy Hammond shares some tips to help you pack for your trip while minimizing waste!

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