In this episode of Sustainable in the Suburbs, we talk about the importance of mindful decluttering and donation practices. By recognizing that decluttering is part of the buying cycle, we can create healthier habits around possessions. Embracing community-based solutions and slowing down the decluttering process will also help us break up with buying things we don’t need.
In this episode, we explore the cycle of buying and donating clothes, emphasizing the value of clothing swaps. These swaps not only promote sustainable living by keeping garments in use locally but also foster community connections. Consider hosting or attending a swap to embrace this encouraging approach to fashion!
This episode explores the profound connection between sustainable fashion and our relationship with clothing. Featuring Sabs Katz, the discussion highlights reducing consumption through creativity, mending, and community swaps. It encourages thoughtful dressing and prioritizing connection over trend-chasing, inspiring a mindful approach to personal style for everyone.
In this episode of Sustainable in the Suburbs, we’re reconsidering paper towels and talking about practical alternatives. By exploring the environmental impact of single-use products and suggesting small changes, like relocating paper towels, this episode highlights how mindful decisions can lead to impactful, sustainable habits in daily life.
Paper towels have become a standard part of most kitchens, which makes them easy to overlook — and worth examining a little more closely. They’re practical, familiar, and easy to reach for — which is exactly why they’re such an interesting place to pause, especially when you start thinking about how to quit using paper…
Our homes are full of things we barely notice — until they start to feel heavy. Duplicate pantry items, forgotten gadgets, drawers that never quite work the way we want them to. And suddenly, everyday life feels harder than it needs to be. In this episode, I’m joined by Sasha Mazzuca, founder of Disch and…
Looking for tips on living with more intention in the new year? Gillian Gabryluk emphasizes the importance of slowing down and reconnecting with ourselves. By practicing stillness and focusing on values-based living, we can move into the new year with clarity and intention, embracing sustainability through small shifts.
After releasing 31 episodes — something I am frankly amazed at — I wanted to take a few minutes to look back on this first year of the Sustainable in the Suburbs podcast. What worked, what has been harder than expected, and what I’ve learned along the way. In this short solo episode, I reflect on…
In this episode of Sustainable in the Suburbs, Sarah Robertson-Barnes addresses the excessive waste generated by gift wrapping during the holidays. She provides practical, low-waste wrapping solutions using materials already at home, encouraging mindfulness in wrapping practices while teaching children about sustainability. Simple shifts that can reduce waste and save you so much money!
If the holidays seem to get louder and more overwhelming every year, you’re not imagining it. From endless ads to the pressure to make everything “magical,” it’s easy to get swept into a season that feels more stressful than joyful. And for parents trying to have a more sustainable holiday with kids, the noise can…
