Sustainable in the Suburbs Podcast

Start where you are, use what you have, and live a little greener – one small shift at a time!

Sustainable in the Suburbs is a podcast for the eco-curious — people who care about the planet but don’t know where to start, or feel overwhelmed by the pressure to “do it all.” Hosted by sustainable living educator and speaker Sarah Robertson-Barnes, the show explores realistic, imperfect ways to live a little greener.

Ranked in the top 20% of podcasts globally and among the top 100 Home & Garden shows, Sustainable in the Suburbs shares practical tips, personal stories, and honest conversations with everyday changemakers. You’ll hear how sustainability can take many forms — from composting and thrifting to community care and planet-friendly small business — with ideas you can actually use to start where you are, use what you have, and live a little greener, one small shift at a time.

Sustainable in the Suburbs is now available on all platforms, so be sure to add it to your podcast app! If you enjoy it, I’d love it if you followed the show, shared it with a friend, or left a rating and review. Every little bit helps more people find Sustainable in the Suburbs — and live a little greener.

Recent Episodes of Sustainable in the Suburbs

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

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

Ep. 33: Fewer, Better Things — How to Reduce Kitchen Clutter and Waste

more episodes

Sarah Robertson-Barnes, host of the Sustainable in the Suburbs podcast, recording at her microphone.

Meet the host of Sustainable in the Suburbs

Sarah Robertson-Barnes is a sustainability educator, speaker, content creator, and the host of Sustainable in the Suburbs. Based in the Greater Toronto Area, she’s passionate about helping families and communities make greener choices that actually work in real life.

Through her blog, podcast, and workshops, Sarah breaks down big environmental topics into simple, actionable steps that fit busy schedules and tight budgets. Her approachable style and focus on accessibility and affordability have made Sustainable in the Suburbs a trusted resource for anyone looking to live a little greener — one small shift at a time.

When she’s not working, Sarah can usually be found gardening, thrifting, birding, knitting, or walking her dog on the trails in her suburban neighbourhood.

What Listeners Are Saying

I wish this was around when I started my low waste journey!
I’ve been following Sarah on Instagram for several years and this is just the next perfect companion piece to her other content. No judgement, just an imperfect approach to sustainable living from the perspective of a mom living in the suburbs, like me! But even if you aren’t a mom in the suburbs, there are plenty of other ways to have a positive impact in your community and home. I love the easy going conversations with folks that I feel like are an extension of people I would be friends with in real life.
Green Living for the Everyday Person
Sarah’s ‘Sustainable in the Suburbs’ podcast is such a helpful resource! She shares easy, practical tips and tricks that make living a more sustainable lifestyle feel totally doable for the everyday person. I love how approachable her advice is—it feels like small changes that really add up.
Highly recommend!
Sarah is a natural educator and has SO much knowledge for her subject. She’s also incredibly passionate about climate change and sustainability and it definitely comes across in her podcast.

What I love about her show is she makes green living accessible while also educating on some of the bigger issues.
I always feel both inspired and better about myself and my admittedly lackluster efforts towards living more environmentally sustainably after listening to this podcast.
The focus on no-shame is so important.
This podcast is fantastic! Simple, sustainable tips that actually fit into real life. Each episode breaks things down in a way that feels doable, not overwhelming, and I always walk away with at least one thing I can put into practice right away. Sarah has a calm, encouraging style that makes it feel like you’re getting advice from a friend who genuinely wants you to succeed. It’s rare to find a show that’s both inspiring and practical, but this one nails it. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to build better habits without burning out.

**Want to Be a Guest on Sustainable in the Suburbs?**

Thanks so much for your interest in being part of the podcast! Sustainable in the Suburbs is all about practical, low-pressure ways to live a little greener – especially for people juggling busy lives, families, budgets, and the realities of everyday life.

This show highlights real people doing real work: from community care and climate action at home, to small businesses and organizations making sustainability more accessible, inclusive, and impactful. If your story or work helps others live more intentionally, without the guilt or perfectionism, I’d love to hear from you!

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