Julie Darrell, founder of Bring Your Own Long Beach, discusses the impact of refill shops on community sustainability. Since 2017, she’s encouraged low-waste living, focusing on empowering first-time visitors. The conversation highlights the ease of sustainable practices, the importance of teaching teens about waste, and fostering local partnerships for resilience.
Sustainable Halloween celebrations can be festive, affordable, and environmentally friendly. This episode of Sustainable in the Suburbs offers creative ideas for costumes, treats, decorations, and pumpkin disposal, all aimed at reducing waste. Embrace practical solutions that maintain the joy of the season while being mindful of our planet.
Halloween is a scary time these days. Ghouls, ghosts, and witches have been replaced by sugar, palm oil, and plastic. But have no fear! A low waste Halloween is possible. Whether you have kids of your own, kids in your life, or love being a kid yourself on Halloween, we have some suggestions for how to lower your ecological footprint this year.
What if noticing a chickadee, or spending Sunday offline, could change the way you see your neighbourhood — and yourself? In this episode, I’m joined by Matt Howard, a wildlife biologist, writer, and engaging voice on how we connect with the natural world. Matt has worked everywhere from a tiny island in Alaska to California wind…
Travel can become an act of care for the planet and ourselves, as explored by Renee de Ronde of Conscious Compass. With a focus on intentional, slow travel, she highlights the beauty of local adventures and the importance of community. Emphasizing conscious choices, Renee inspires a meaningful connection to travel and sustainability.
In this episode of Sustainable in the Suburbs, Carolyn Scotchmer of TD Friends of the Environment Foundation discusses the importance of green spaces in fostering community and environmental stewardship throughout Canada. Highlighting initiatives like TD Tree Days, she emphasizes collaboration among various sectors to plant trees and enhance neighbourhood health and resilience.
Sustainability educator Talayna Zacharias discusses parenting with eco-consciousness at its core. She emphasizes simple everyday actions, mindfulness, and curiosity that can inspire kids to care for the planet. The conversation highlights practical tools and a light-hearted approach to sustainability, encouraging families to embrace small steps towards a greener future.
Sustainable living with small kids can be joyful and manageable. In a candid discussion, Jessica Nakamura shares eco-friendly practices like cloth diapering, thrift shopping, and minimalist gifting. With laughter and honesty, she emphasizes the importance of community support and making small, impactful choices without the pressure of perfection.
Sustainable gardening connects us to nature and inspires climate action from our own backyards. Tasha Medve of The Purposeful You shares her journey of creating a “food oasis,” offering practical tips for beginners and ways to engage kids in gardening. Embrace the joys and lessons of growing your own food while making eco-friendly choices!
This episode of Sustainable in the Suburbs offers valuable insights on preparing kids for school sustainably and economically. Listeners will learn to prioritize reusing supplies, understanding needs versus wants, shopping secondhand, thrifting tips, and packing low-waste lunches.
