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Sustainable in the Suburbs

a mason jar life in a cookie cutter house - by sarah robertson-barnes

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Sustainable in the Suburbs
Sustainable in the Suburbs
a mason jar life in a cookie cutter house - by sarah robertson-barnes

Sustainable in the Suburbs – Listen to All Episodes

Welcome to Sustainable in the Suburbs, a podcast about what it really looks like to live a little greener at home and in your community. Each week, host Sarah Robertson-Barnes shares down-to-earth conversations and practical ideas that make sustainable living accessible and approachable for busy families.

You’ll find episodes on low waste and plastic-free living, reducing food waste, eco-friendly parenting, climate action at home, and emerging green businesses. From thoughtful interviews with everyday changemakers to solo episodes full of simple, doable tips, this podcast helps you start where you are, use what you have, and live a little greener — one small shift at a time.


Listen to All Episodes of Sustainable in the Suburbs

Ep. 48: Overwhelmed by Sustainable Living Advice? Start Here (with Alexa Pavan)

Ep. 48: Overwhelmed by Sustainable Living Advice? Start Here (with Alexa Pavan)

Ep. 47: Eco-Friendly Bathroom Swaps That Save You Money and Reduce Waste

Ep. 47: Eco-Friendly Bathroom Swaps That Save You Money and Reduce Waste

Ep. 46: How to Talk to Kids About Climate Change (and Understand It Yourself)

Ep. 46: How to Talk to Kids About Climate Change (and Understand It Yourself)

Ep. 45 – How to Spend Less on Groceries by Reducing Food Waste (with Chelsey Schmuland)

Ep. 45 – How to Spend Less on Groceries by Reducing Food Waste (with Chelsey Schmuland)

Ep. 44: How to Start Birding in Your Backyard (and Help Birds During Nesting Season)

Ep. 44: How to Start Birding in Your Backyard (and Help Birds During Nesting Season)

Ep. 43: Sustainable Living in the Suburbs with Laura Newton of Kind Matter

Ep. 43: Sustainable Living in the Suburbs with Laura Newton of Kind Matter

Ep. 42: Overwhelmed by Climate Change? The Climate Venn Diagram Can Help

Ep. 42: Overwhelmed by Climate Change? The Climate Venn Diagram Can Help

Ep. 41: Behind the Scenes — Sustainability on Film Sets with Erin Karpluk

Ep. 41: Behind the Scenes — Sustainability on Film Sets with Erin Karpluk

Ep. 40 – How to Host a Zero Waste Birthday Party for Kids (Eco-Friendly Ideas That Save You Money)

Ep. 40 – How to Host a Zero Waste Birthday Party for Kids (Eco-Friendly Ideas That Save You Money)

Ep. 39: Sustainable Home Renovation — How to Reduce Waste and Choose Materials That Last with Brittany Steptoe Wright

Ep. 39: Sustainable Home Renovation — How to Reduce Waste and Choose Materials That Last with Brittany Steptoe Wright

Ep. 38: Things I Don’t Buy Anymore (Eco-Frugal Living to Reduce Waste and Save Money)

Ep. 38: Things I Don’t Buy Anymore (Eco-Frugal Living to Reduce Waste and Save Money)

Ep. 37: Sustainable Decluttering — Why Letting Go Isn’t Neutral

Ep. 37: Sustainable Decluttering — Why Letting Go Isn’t Neutral

Ep. 36: How to Host a Clothing Swap — Sharing Clothes & Building Community

Ep. 36: How to Host a Clothing Swap — Sharing Clothes & Building Community

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

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

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

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

Ep. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ep. 25: Redefining Sustainable Living — From Zero Waste to Real-World Resilience

Ep. 25: Redefining Sustainable Living — From Zero Waste to Real-World Resilience

Ep. 24: 5 Sustainable Living Mistakes to Avoid (and What to Do Instead)

Ep. 24: 5 Sustainable Living Mistakes to Avoid (and What to Do Instead)

Ep. 23: Borrow Before You Buy — Sharing, Renting, and the Circular Economy with LEND-IT.CA

Ep. 23: Borrow Before You Buy — Sharing, Renting, and the Circular Economy with LEND-IT.CA

Ep. 22: From Refills to Resilience — Simple, Real-Life Sustainable Living with Julie Darrell

Ep. 22: From Refills to Resilience — Simple, Real-Life Sustainable Living with Julie Darrell

Ep. 21: Zero Waste Halloween — Eco-Friendly Tips for Costumes, Candy, and Pumpkins

Ep. 21: Zero Waste Halloween — Eco-Friendly Tips for Costumes, Candy, and Pumpkins

Ep. 20: Wildlife Conservation, Birding, and Finding Hope in Nature with Matt Howard

Ep. 20: Wildlife Conservation, Birding, and Finding Hope in Nature with Matt Howard

Ep. 19: Slow, Conscious, and Local — Sustainable Travel with Renee de Ronde

Ep. 19: Slow, Conscious, and Local — Sustainable Travel with Renee de Ronde

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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.


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