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Sustainable in the Suburbs

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

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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Tim Sattler
Founder of Lend-It, Canada's rental marketplace
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Episode: 23: Borrow Before You Buy — Sharing, Renting, and the Circular Economy with LEND-IT.CA
Julie Darrell
Owner and founder of Bring Your Own Long Beach, a refill shop
Bring Your Own Long Beach
Episode: 22: From Refills to Resilience — Simple, Real-Life Sustainable Living with Julie Darrell
Matt Howard
Wildlife biologist and writer with a background in conservation and restoration ecology.
Episode: 20: Wildlife Conservation, Birding, and Finding Hope in Nature with Matt Howard
Carolyn Scotchmer
Executive Director of TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, leads initiatives focused on environmental stewardship and community-based restoration projects
TD Friends of the Environment Foundation
Episode: 18: Connecting Communities Through Green Spaces with Carolyn Scotchmer
Talayna Zacharias
Sustainability educator and content creator
Episode: 17: How to Raise Eco-Friendly Kids — Sustainable Living Tips for Parents with Talayna Zacharias
Jessica Nakamura
Realtor and eco-conscious mother of three girls, including twins.
That Mama Realtor
Episode: 16: Sustainable Living with Kids — How to Save Money and Reduce Waste with Jessica Nakamura
Tasha Medve
Creator of The Purposeful You and author of The Purposeful Gardener
The Purposeful You
Episode: 15: The Purposeful You — Sustainable Gardening with Tasha Medve
Chelsey Schumland
Owner and maker behind Hive to Home, creator of beeswax wraps
Hive to Home
Episode: 13: Beeswax Wraps 101 — Plastic-Free Food Storage with Hive to Home
Regina Moore
One of the founders of Women's Personal Finance
Women's Personal Finance
Episode: 11: Money, Enoughness, and Community Care with Women’s Personal Finance

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
    Canada2 months 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
    Canada3 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 States3 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 States3 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
    Canada4 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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17: How to Raise Eco-Friendly Kids — Sustainable Living Tips for Parents with Talayna Zacharias
Q: How do you navigate the comparison trap with kids regarding sustainability?
We instill values in our kids so they understand the impact of consumer choices; they often prefer secondhand options first.
17: How to Raise Eco-Friendly Kids — Sustainable Living Tips for Parents with Talayna Zacharias
Q: What are some practical ways that families can start weaving sustainability into their everyday routines?
Start by going outside to connect with nature, then adopt small changes like carrying reusable water bottles, and do what works for your family without overwhelming yourself.
18: Connecting Communities Through Green Spaces with Carolyn Scotchmer
Q: Is there one small shift that you could encourage listeners to make in their own daily lives?
Take the time to appreciate the small movements in nature around you every day.
18: Connecting Communities Through Green Spaces with Carolyn Scotchmer
Q: What would be the best way for listeners to sign up or find a local TD Tree Day event?
Check the TD Tree Days website for all events and opportunities to get involved.
18: Connecting Communities Through Green Spaces with Carolyn Scotchmer
Q: Is there a story from a past event that captures the spirit of TD Tree Days for you?
One event had kids seeing a praying mantis for the first time, highlighting the excitement and discovery for participants.

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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. Tim Sattler
2. Julie Darrell
3. Matt Howard
4. Carolyn Scotchmer
5. Talayna Zacharias
6. Jessica Nakamura
7. Tasha Medve
8. Chelsey Schumland

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