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Sustainable in the Suburbs | Reduce Waste, Sustainable Habits & Intentional Living

Sarah Robertson-Barnes | Sustainable Living Expert, Low Waste Educator
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Want to waste less, save money, 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 biweekly show br... more

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Sustainable living is increasingly being marketed as something we need to shop for. We are constantly being shown greener products, better materials, and more sustainable versions of things we already own—but for most of us, the best place to start i... more

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Litter is one of the most visible forms of waste in our communities. It shows up along roads, in parks, on trails, near schools, and in the places we move through every day. But it is also a clue — about our habits, our infrastructure, our systems, a... more

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If you are trying to reduce plastic waste at home, you might be wondering what to do with the plastic you already have. The answer is not to throw it all away and buy a new set of eco-friendly swaps. It is to use what you have, rethink the plastic th... more

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Climate action begins at the kitchen table — and a more sustainable kitchen starts with knowing where to focus.

In this episode of Sustainable in the Suburbs, Sarah talks with Naomi Hansen, author of Building a Sustainable Kitchen: A Practical Guide... more

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Naomi Hansen
Award-winning author, journalist, and food writer based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; author of Building a Sustainable Kitchen
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Episode: 52: Building a Sustainable Kitchen — What Actually Matters with Naomi Hansen
Elsbeth Callaghan
Zero waste life advocate and host of Practically Zero Waste
Practically Zero Waste
Episode: 50: Practical(ly) Zero Waste with Elsbeth Callaghan
Alexa Pavan
Climate communicator, copywriter, sustainability content creator behind Go Green With Alexa
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Episode: 48: Overwhelmed by Sustainable Living Advice? Start Here (with Alexa Pavan)
Brittany Jefferson
CEO and founder of Ej Edu, educator and environmentalist focused on climate literacy and environmental justice in education
Ej Edu
Episode: 46: How to Understand Climate Change (and Talk About It With Your Kids) with Brittany Jefferson
Chelsey Schmuland
Owner and maker behind Hive to Home, Nova Scotia
Hive to Home
Episode: 45: Food Waste Is Costing You — How to Spend Less on Groceries with Chelsey Schmuland
Laura Newton
Founder of The Kind Matter Company, a Canadian eco-boutique and refillery
The Kind Matter Company
Episode: 43: Making Sustainable Living Accessible in the Suburbs with Laura Newton of Kind Matter
Erin Karpluk
Award-winning Canadian actress, directing/producing her first documentary Chronicling the Wildfire
Chronicling the Wildfire (documentary project)
Episode: 41: Behind the Scenes — Sustainability on Film Sets with Erin Karpluk
Brittany Steptoe Wright
Founder and principal of BSW Design and COO of Steptoe Carpentry
BSW Design / Steptoe Carpentry
Episode: 39: Sustainable Home Renovations — Materials, Waste, and Designing Homes For Life with Brittany Steptoe Wright
Sabs Katz
Creator of Sustainable Sabs and co-founder of Intersectional Environmentalist
Sustainable Sabs
Episode: 35: Rethinking Sustainable Fashion, Consumption, and Personal Style with Sabs Katz

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Sarah Robertson-Barnes
Host of Sustainable in the Suburbs

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Listening and walking

    I love this podcast, it’s so inspiring, helps you to make small changes on your sustainable journey. Sarah Robertson Barnes has a lovely voice and gives you new ideas but is not judgemental. I love hearing your guests and wish I could get their products but I live in New Zealand.🌺

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Listening and walking
    New Zealand5 months ago
  • Encouragement for gradual and consistent change

    Sarah’s podcast has been an easy way for me to expose myself to new ideas and old reminders that get drowned out in the daily hurry of life or the doom and gloom positioning of some sustainability efforts. I’ve found myself noticing more of my own choices that I previously didn’t even think of as “choices,” and actually changing some old habits to make my daily life more sustainable…one step at a time. Thank you, Sarah!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cortney_L
    United States8 months ago
  • A Helpful Listen

    This podcast is fantastic! Simple, sustainable tips that actually fit into real life. Each episode breaks things down in a way that feels doable, not overwhelming, and I always walk away with at least one thing I can put into practice right away. Sarah has a calm, encouraging style that makes it feel like you’re getting advice from a friend who genuinely wants you to succeed.

    It’s rare to find a show that’s both inspiring and practical, but this one nails it. Highly recommend to anyone who want... more

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    5
    raisingkindhearts
    Canada9 months ago
  • Worth a Listen

    I always feel both inspired and better about myself and my admittedly lackluster efforts towards living more environmentally sustainably after listening to this podcast. The focus on no-shame is so important.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MNAmanda
    United States9 months ago
  • 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 year ago

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52: Building a Sustainable Kitchen — What Actually Matters with Naomi Hansen
Q: What led Naomi Hansen to write Building a Sustainable Kitchen?
Her growing climate anxiety in 2018, combined with a period of experimenting with low-waste living and then researching sustainability topics for articles, inspired her to explore what actually moves the needle beyond the obvious gear and practices.
39: Sustainable Home Renovations — Materials, Waste, and Designing Homes For Life with Brittany Steptoe Wright
Q: What changes when you design with a decades-long lens, and how do you balance that with budget and client expectations?
The guest explains that decades-long design requires aligning client budgets with longevity goals, prioritizing high-quality, durable materials and offering value calculations that show long-term savings and usability, even if upfront costs are higher.
39: Sustainable Home Renovations — Materials, Waste, and Designing Homes For Life with Brittany Steptoe Wright
Q: We started the same-ish vibe. Can you tell me about your background in sustainability?
Brittany describes a path from art history and international development to environmental science, with a long-standing focus on reducing waste and integrating sustainability into every stage of design and construction.
41: Behind the Scenes — Sustainability on Film Sets with Erin Karpluk
Q: What advice would you give to listeners about making a small sustainable shift at work or while traveling?
Start with truth, kindness, and necessity; ask yourself if you need the item, if you can reuse it, and if you can repurpose it, building up a habit of reduce, reuse, and recycle that scales as you go.
41: Behind the Scenes — Sustainability on Film Sets with Erin Karpluk
Q: How do you balance personal sustainability with the realities of travel and location work?
by bringing personal reusable items, choosing low-waste hotel habits, avoiding daily housekeeping, and prioritizing local, sustainable food options when possible, while recognizing and navigating industry constraints.

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Practical, down-to-earth guidance for reducing waste, saving money, and living greener in car-centric suburbs. Episodes center on realistic swaps, community–focused solutions, and mindset shifts that fit busy family life, with guests ranging from authors and educators to makers and climate communicators. The host emphasizes no-judgment progress, small but meaningful changes, and the importance of local networks, local stores, and shared resources to scale sustainable living in everyday suburban settings. A standout aspect is the strong focus on actionable tips that listeners can implement immediately, plus stories from real homes and workplaces that make sustainable habits feel doable rather than overwhelming.

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Recent guests on Sustainable in the Suburbs include:

1. Naomi Hansen
2. Elsbeth Callaghan
3. Alexa Pavan
4. Brittany Jefferson
5. Chelsey Schmuland
6. Laura Newton
7. Erin Karpluk
8. Brittany Steptoe Wright

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