Episodes of the Sustainable in the Suburbs podcast.
What does connecting with nature have to do with restoring it? In this episode of the Sustainable in the Suburbs podcast, Tim Christophersen explains ecological literacy, our relationship with the natural world, and how everyday people can take part in ecosystem restoration.
In this episode of the Sustainable in the Suburbs podcast, Sarah chats with Kris Bordessa about food preservation for beginners, safe canning, using what you already have, and building a more useful pantry. They discuss simple ways to reduce food waste, save money on groceries, preserve seasonal abundance, and make your kitchen feel more sustainable, practical, and prepared for real life.
One of the simplest ways to reduce waste is to use what you already have. Learn how shopping your home, slowing down before buying, repairing, borrowing, and making things visible can support low waste living.
Litter is more than garbage on the ground. In this episode, Jenny Lawson of Keep America Beautiful shares what the 2026 National Litter Study reveals about litter prevention, community action, infrastructure, social norms, and the role individuals, businesses, and local governments play in caring for shared spaces.
Trying to reduce plastic waste at home? Before you buy new eco-friendly swaps, start with the plastic you already have. In this episode of the Sustainable in the Suburbs podcast, Sarah shares practical ways to use what you own, reduce single-use plastic, rethink reusables, and speak up about the systems that make plastic waste feel unavoidable.
What actually matters when building a sustainable kitchen? In this episode of the Sustainable in the Suburbs podcast, Sarah chats with Naomi Hansen about food waste, climate action, sustainable swaps, and why the kitchen is such a powerful place to start. This conversation explores how everyday choices at home can connect to bigger systems, without making sustainability feel impossible.
This episode of the Sustainable in the Suburbs podcast asks what sustainable living in the suburbs can actually look like when car dependency, convenience, and private space shape daily life. From low-waste habits to shared resources, community resilience, and local politics, it explores how suburban climate action can start close to home.
On this episode of Sustainable in the Suburbs, Sarah reconnects with former podcaster Elsbeth Callaghan for a full-circle conversation about sustainable living, parenting, community, and what happens when the aesthetics and perfectionism fall away. Together, they reflect on what they’ve kept, what they’ve let go of, and what still matters most.
Sustainable living with kids doesn’t have to mean more work, more rules, or more stress. In this episode of the Sustainable in the Suburbs podcast, Sarah explores how small everyday habits shape environmentally aware kids over time — from lunch packing and secondhand shopping to conversations about consumption, values, and responsible citizenship. Less stuff, less waste, and ultimately… less stress.
Sustainability advice is everywhere — but knowing what actually matters is another story. In this episode, we explore how to cut through the noise, build confidence in your choices, and bring sustainable living into your everyday life. From food waste to community action, this conversation with Alexa Pavan offers a clear, grounded place to start.
