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Sustainable in the Suburbs
Sustainable in the Suburbs
a mason jar life in a cookie cutter house - by sarah robertson-barnes
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25 Ways to Live a More Sustainable Lifestyle

25 Ways to Live a More Sustainable Lifestyle

Whether you call them resolutions, intentions, or goals, there is just something in the air this time of year – a collective feeling of reflection and possibility. We feel the itch to make lofty changes that we hope will benefit…

How NOT to Go Zero Waste: 10 Sustainable Living Mistakes to Avoid

How NOT to Go Zero Waste: 10 Sustainable Living Mistakes to Avoid

Living sustainably isn’t about perfection — it’s about progress. In this updated guide, I share ten common sustainable living mistakes (including a few I’ve made myself) and what to do instead. Learn how to waste less, save more, and make…

50 Easy Ways to Be More Sustainable

50 Easy Ways to Be More Sustainable

The zero waste movement can be hyper-focused on plastic and personal trash, but for most of us, fitting a year’s worth of trash into a mason jar is simply impossible. Not to worry! There are SO MANY things you can…

How to Pack a Zero Waste School Lunch

How to Pack a Zero Waste School Lunch

Packing school lunches doesn’t have to mean endless plastic bags and wrappers. With a little planning and the right tools, you can send your kids with healthy, waste-free meals that save money and cut down on clutter. Here’s how to…

10 Tips for Going Zero Waste with Kids

10 Tips for Going Zero Waste with Kids

A common refrain is that a low waste lifestyle with kids is too hard, but says who? It doesn’t have to be that way! Check out these 10 tips for how to go zero waste with kids.

How to Have a Zero Waste Birthday Party for Kids

How to Have a Zero Waste Birthday Party for Kids

Is a zero waste birthday party for kids really possible? Yes, with the caveat that there is no such thing as zero waste. As with many things, we have come to realize over the last few years that we can…

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My mission is to what works for our family to inspire others to make changes in a way that works for them. Previous collaborations include Bulk Barn, IKEA Canada, A&W Canada, LCBO, TD Canada, and Environmental Defence.

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Book an interactive in-person or virtual workshop to learn more about sustainable living at your home, office, event, or school! Each workshop provides action items and ideas to begin implementing in your life right away.

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