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Sustainable in the Suburbs

Sarah Robertson-Barnes
Sustainable Living
Sustainability
Food Waste
Climate Change
Amazon
Household Waste Audit
Recycling
Secondhand Shopping
Climate Venn Diagram
Kitchen Waste
Eco-Friendly Products
Jeff Bezos
Low-Waste Alternatives
Sustainable Habits
Composting
Community Care
Reusable Containers
Sustainable Skincare
Refilling Containers
Local Businesses

Want to waste less, save more, and make your home a little more eco-friendly? Sustainable in the Suburbs is your go-to podcast for practical, judgment-free tips and real-life stories to help you build sustainable habits that actually stick.

Hosted by Sarah Robertson-Barnes — a suburban soccer mum, sustainability educator, and founder of the blog Sustainable in the Suburbs — this weekly show bring... more

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Host

Sarah Robertson-Barnes
Host of Sustainable in the Suburbs, a sustainability educator and suburban mom who shares practical advice for eco-friendly living. She focuses on making sustainability accessible and relatable for her audience.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Green Living for the Everyday Person

    Sarah’s Sustainable in the Suburbs podcast is such a helpful resource! She shares easy, practical tips and tricks that make living a more sustainable lifestyle feel totally doable for the everyday person. I love how approachable her advice is—it feels like small changes that really add up. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ThatMamaRealtor
    Canadaa month ago
  • So insightful and approachable

    I love this show - Sarah makes creating sustainable changes really approachable and her interviews are such great discussions. Can’t wait to tune into more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ljsocial
    Canada2 months ago
  • Great Conversations

    I love listening in on these conversations! It’s giving me new ideas and making me feel a renewed passion for sustainability in my life!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Whispering Alene
    United States2 months ago
  • I wish this was around when I started my low waste journey!

    I’ve been following Sarah on Instagram for several years and this is just the next perfect companion piece to her other content. No judgement, just an imperfect approach to sustainable living from the perspective of a mom living in the suburbs, like me! But even if you aren’t a mom in the suburbs, there are plenty of other ways to have a positive impact in your community and home. I love the easy going conversations with folks that I feel like are an extension of people I would be friends with i... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LBCJules
    United States2 months ago
  • Great voice / Love the tips

    The host has such a great voice! I wish she did audiobooks too. Love the tips for making eco-friendly changes without going overboard. Feels like chatting with friends who actually get suburban life and sustainability. Worth a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bjb-ca
    Canada2 months ago

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Listeners emphasize the lack of judgment and the encouragement to start small, which resonates well with parents and busy individuals.
Comments often highlight the host's engaging and friendly demeanor, making the listeners feel like they're part of the journey.
Listeners appreciate the practical advice and relatable stories, finding the conversations refreshing and accessible.
Many mention feeling empowered to make sustainable changes in their lives based on the discussions.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

13: Beeswax Wraps 101 — Plastic-Free Food Storage with Hive to Home
Q: How do you clean a beeswax wrap?
You should not put beeswax wraps in the dishwasher; instead, use cold water and a damp cloth to gently clean them.
13: Beeswax Wraps 101 — Plastic-Free Food Storage with Hive to Home
Q: What are some of your favorite ways to use wraps?
Chelsey shares creative uses for beeswax wraps, including covering cutlery, wrapping soap while camping, and using them as jar funnels.
13: Beeswax Wraps 101 — Plastic-Free Food Storage with Hive to Home
Q: Have you always been into sustainability or was there something that pulled you in?
Chelsey explains that she grew up appreciating nature and outdoor activities, leading her to pursue a career in environmental science and sustainability education.
11: Money, Enoughness, and Community Care with Women’s Personal Finance
Q: Do you think that it's easier to form this type of community since it's not centered on men?
Angela confirms it is easier to form community because there's less fighting to be heard and more depth in conversations, which fosters a better environment for financial discussions.
11: Money, Enoughness, and Community Care with Women’s Personal Finance
Q: Could you each introduce yourselves and tell us about the work that you do at Women's Personal Finance?
Angela introduces herself as one half of Women's Personal Finance, highlighting their focus on helping people live meaningful lives rather than just accumulating money.

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Focusing on practical tips for sustainable living, the content encourages listeners to adopt eco-friendly habits in their daily lives, emphasizing that these practices are accessible and can be integrated without needing to achieve perfection. By featuring topics such as gardening, sustainable shopping habits, waste reduction, and community care, the dialogue aims to empower individuals to make small, impactful changes. Notably distinct is the podcast's approach of presenting sustainability as a relatable journey rather than a strict set of rules, appealing to families and individuals who may feel overwhelmed by the typical discourse surrounding environmental responsibility.

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Recent guests on Sustainable in the Suburbs include:

1. Tasha Medve
2. Chelsey Schumland
3. Regina Moore
4. Angela Rozmyn
5. Rebecca Ogilvie
6. April Dickinson
7. Jen Knoch

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