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Episodes of the Sustainable in the Suburbs podcast.

Sabs Katz, founder of Sustainable Sabs, on sustainable fashion, personal style, and overconsumption.

35: Rethinking Sustainable Fashion, Consumption, and Personal Style with Sabs Katz

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.

Reusable paper towels hanging on a clothesline with wooden clothespins. How to quit using paper towels and what to use instead

Ep. 34: How to Quit Using Paper Towels (and What to Use Instead)

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.

32: Overstimulation, Overconsumption, and the Pressure to Do More with Gillian Gabryluk

Ep. 32: Overstimulation, Overconsumption, and the Pressure to Do More with Gillian Gabryluk

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.

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Ep. 31: What Actually Works (and What Doesn’t) in Sustainable Living — Lessons From a Year of Podcasting

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…

Ep. 30: Sustainable Gift Wrapping — How to Use What You Have and Cut Holiday Waste

Ep. 30: Sustainable Gift Wrapping — How to Use What You Have and Cut Holiday Waste

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!

Stephanie Seferian, host of the Sustainable Minimalists podcast, at home with her two children.

Ep. 29: Sustainable Holidays with Kids — Minimalism, Presence, and Doing Less

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…

An array of secondhand items on a table at a flea market, ncluding vintage teapots, glassware, bowls, trinkets, and decorative objects, with the central focus on a ceramic chicken.

Ep. 28: Is It Okay to Give Secondhand Gifts? Why Thrifted Gifts Are the Most Eco-Friendly Choice

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.

Artist and author Sibia Torres Padilla - guest on Sustainable in the Suburbs podcast

Ep. 27: Creative Reuse and Sustainable Crafting for Every Season with Sibia Torres Padilla

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.

An assortment of spices and dried ingredients bought in bulk in mason jars, including cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, dried apple slices, cardamom pods, allspice, nutmeg, and dried cranberries, displayed on a checkered cloth. A linen pouch partially filled with cinnamon sticks adds a rustic touch to the arrangement, evoking a warm and seasonal feel. This abundance is a juxtaposition to thinking about how to reduce food waste over the holidays,

Ep. 26: Holiday Food Waste — Simple Ways to Reduce Waste and Save Money

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.