Plastic Free July isn’t about perfection — it’s about paying attention. In this episode of the Sustainable in the Suburbs podcast, Sarah discusses where this global movement came from, why it matters, and how small shifts in your everyday habits can help tackle our plastic problem.
Can you really be sustainable in the suburbs? In this inaugural episode of the Sustainable in the Suburbs podcast, host Sarah Robertson-Barnes shares her personal journey and offers practical, relatable ways to embrace eco-friendly living — even amidst the challenges of suburban life.
Reusing food scraps is an easy way to cut waste, save money, and get creative in the kitchen! From homemade veggie broth to natural cleaners and even DIY veggie chips, this post shares 11 easy ways to make the most of every last bit. Your wallet (and the planet) will thank you!
That title is certainly a mouthful, but here it is – a very big list of sustainable Canadian brands! Given recent trade tensions, Canadians are rallying around the growing #BuyCanadian movement and I could not be happier about it. Choosing to support Canadian businesses isn’t just a patriotic gesture – voting with your dollar is…
Do you *have to* go vegan to save the planet? No! Even just a few plant-based meals a week makes a big difference. If you are new tofu, this tofu souvlaki recipe is simple and DELICIOUS way to get started. Winner winner, plant-based dinner!
Dehydrating can be an easy way to store food for another season, and you don’t always need a fancy machine or have to run your oven all day to do it. Air drying is quick, easy, and best of all FREE!
The zero waste movement can be hyper-focused on plastic and personal trash, but for most of us, fitting a year’s worth of trash into a mason jar is simply impossible. Not to worry! There are SO MANY things you can do that have nothing to do with packaging – here are 50 ideas to get you started today.
