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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

A Beginner’s Guide to a Sustainable Kitchen

the simple way to reduce waste, save money, and create a sustainable kitchen

Did you know nearly ⅔ of household waste comes from the kitchen? Tired of buying things just to throw them away? This guide will help you minimize food packaging, reduce food waste, keep groceries fresher longer, and make simple, sustainable swaps that actually save you money!

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a beginner’s guide to a sustainable kitchen (e-book)


The kitchen is the heart of the home – it is also the largest source of our household waste. For just $29, this digital workbook is your beginner’s guide to a sustainable kitchen, helping you save money, reduce food waste, and make the most of what you already have!

In this 44 page guide you’ll get:

  • Easy steps to reduce kitchen waste – One step at a time! Start where you are, do what you can, and do it imperfectly.
  • Practical food storage solutions – Learn how to store almost everything properly to make your groceries last longer and cut down on waste.
  • Printable worksheets & checklists – Step-by-step guides to simplify grocery shopping, build a plastic-free pantry, and reduce unnecessary food packaging.
  • BONUS meal planning template – Stay organized, save money, and reduce last minute takeout runs.

Ready to start your sustainably living journey?

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BONUS: Use code FOODWASTE20 at checkout and save 20%

Sustainable in the Suburbs - A Beginner's Guide to a Sustainable Kitchen - Waste Free Kitchen Handbook
Sustainable in the Suburbs - A Beginner's Guide to a Zero Waste Kitchen (Table of Contents)
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Waste Free Kitchen Handbook

frustrated with rising grocery costs, wasting food, and too much packaging?

You’re not alone! Saving money and cutting waste shouldn’t be complicated. This guide gives you real-life, doable solutions to help you waste less and spend less without overhauling your entire kitchen.

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Easy, sustainable swaps. No fancy or expensive sustainable kitchen products needed!

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Smart food storage tips. Keep groceries fresher for longer and stop throwing food (and money) in the trash.

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Practical, realistic steps. Do what works best for your family and leave the rest!

Use code FOODWASTE20 at checkout and save 20%

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  • what people are saying…

    A Beginner’s Guide to a Sustainable Kitchen equips you with all of the know-how and confidence you need to reduce your waste in your kitchen. She breaks down big and otherwise intimidating concepts (like composting) into easy-to-follow steps, and she writes with kindness and compassion.

    From planning your perfect zero-waste pantry to properly storing food, this ebook offers so many actionable ideas that you can use in your own home. Plus, you don’t have to overhaul your entire life or buy new and fancy gadgets. In today’s world of rising food prices, this ebook will help you save money while helping you live a more eco-friendly life.
    Leah Payne, author of Less is More: Join the Low-Waste Movement
  • what people are saying…

    She has so many good ideas! The goal isn’t to implement them all, but the book will pay for itself many times over quickly if you use her tips to reduce food waste and reuse things you already own.
    Jen Panaro, Honestly Modern
  • what people are saying…

    I loved it! A nice, easy read with gorgeous photos. The workbook is superb and the printables are on point. The information on food storage was so helpful and I will be implementing these ideas for sure!
    Jennie, Cedar Haven Homestead

this guide is for you if…

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You are trying to live a more sustainable lifestyle but don’t know where to start.

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You are looking for easy, practical ways to reduce waste and make the most of what you have.

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You want to save money on groceries and are tired of food going bad before you can use it.

start creating your sustainable kitchen today!


This workbook focuses on food for one simple reason – food is our direct connection to the earth. Did you know that the average Canadian household wastes 140 kg of food per year?! That’s more than $1,300 worth of food and 63% of it still could have been eaten. The benefits of working toward a sustainable kitchen are easy to see!!

The 44 page workbook covers sources of kitchen waste, simple and affordable sustainable swaps, how to audit your kitchen waste, meal planning and mindful food purchasing, reducing waste while grocery shopping, refilling in your own containers, building a package-free pantry, where to store food in your fridge, how to store almost everything without plastic, best before vs. expiry dates, how to reuse your food, composting options, and so much more!

For just $29, you’ll get instant access to the complete workbook (plus a bonus meal planning template) so you can get started going zero waste today!

Stop Wasting Food & Money
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BONUS: Use code FOODWASTE20 at checkout and save 20%

$29

a beginner’s guide to a sustainable kitchen

Easy steps to reduce kitchen waste – One step at a time! Start where you are, do what you can, and do it imperfectly.

Practical food storage solutions – Learn how to store almost everything properly to make your groceries last longer and cut down on waste.

Printable worksheets & checklists – Step-by-step guides to simplify grocery shopping, build a plastic-free pantry, and reduce unnecessary food packaging.

BONUS meal planning template – Stay organized, save money, and reduce last minute takeout runs.

Use code FOODWASTE20 at checkout and save 20%!

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