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…
This week’s episode of Sustainable in the Suburbs dives into the transformative power of secondhand gifting. Host Sarah Robertson-Barnes highlights the shifting cultural attitudes, emphasizing that intention and creativity matter more than newness. With listener stories and practical ideas, this conversation inspires meaningful, eco-friendly gifting choices that foster connection and reduce waste.
In this episode of the Sustainable in the Suburbs podcast, artist Sibia Torres Padilla emphasizes the beauty of creative reuse and sustainable crafting with everyday items. She celebrates how making with natural and recycled materials fosters deeper connections, encourages mindfulness, and inspires joy during every season.
In this episode of the Sustainable in the Suburbs podcast, we’re talking about easy strategies to reduce food waste during the holidays. By planning mindful meals, involving kids, and hosting thoughtfully, families can save money and lessen their environmental impact. Small shifts in habits can make a significant difference for the planet.
Avoid holiday food waste with smart menu planning and creative use of leftovers. Repurpose holiday dishes into soups or pies, serve smaller portions to reduce spoilage, and freeze extras for future meals. Encourage potluck gatherings and use vegetable scraps for broth, then compost any remaining waste.
Kristy Halderman’s sustainability journey highlights the evolving nature of living sustainably, from zero waste efforts to community advocacy. Her experiences emphasize that sustainable living varies across contexts and that progress is meaningful, even if quiet. Journaling serves as a tool for grounding oneself amid eco-anxiety, promoting mental well-being and resilience.
Sustainable living isn’t a straight path — it’s a practice that shifts and changes as we do. Over the years, I’ve learned a lot about what sustainable living really looks like. I’ve tried just about everything, and while some things worked beautifully (at least for a while), others were total disasters! This episode is a…
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 changes that actually work for your real life.
Do you really need to own all that stuff? This episode of the Sustainable in the Suburbs podcast dives into borrowing instead of buying, especially for things you hardly use. Tim Sattler created LEND-IT.CA to help neighbours rent and share. It’s all about reducing waste and keeping things local.
