Sustainable living isn’t a straight path — it’s a practice that shifts and changes as we do. Over the years, I’ve learned a lot about what sustainable living really looks like. I’ve tried just about everything, and while some things worked beautifully (at least for a while), others were total disasters! This episode is a…
Living sustainably isn’t about perfection — it’s about progress. In this updated guide, I share ten common sustainable living mistakes (including a few I’ve made myself) and what to do instead. Learn how to waste less, save more, and make changes that actually work for your real life.
Refilling your own containers at shops and cafés is an effective way to reduce single-use packaging and save money while keeping your pantry organized. This episode of Sustainable in the Suburbs offers practical tips for embracing refilling, encouraging small mindset shifts and advocating for refill options, inspiring a more sustainable lifestyle.
The kitchen, a major source of household waste, presents an excellent opportunity for positive change. In this episode, Sarah offers five simple, affordable swaps to reduce plastic and waste. Emphasizing progress over perfection, she encourages everyone to start with one small shift for a more sustainable home. Every effort matters!
Avoiding plastic can feel overwhelming, but sustainable living isn’t about perfection. It’s about noticing what you use, making small changes, and doing what you can with what you have. This post shares 31 easy ways to reduce plastic waste at home, at work, and on the go.
This episode features April Dickinson, who explores the deeper aspects of sustainability beyond consumerism. It covers zero waste living, community care in climate action, and the need for economic degrowth. Highlights include the importance of local networks, collective care, and the challenges of perfectionism in sustainability efforts.
Feeling overwhelmed by climate change? This post introduces the Climate Action Venn Diagram — a simple, joyful framework to help you start living more sustainably in a way that aligns with your skills, interests, and capacity. No pressure, no perfection — just a clear starting point that actually fits your life.
What we throw away tells a story. When we take time to look at what’s going into the bin (and why), we can start making more intentional choices, one small shift at a time.
This episode of Sustainable in the Suburbs guides you through how to do a simple waste audit. It’s a great starting point if you’ve ever wondered where to begin with low-waste living.
How do you turn “trash” into treasure and find joy in the process? In this conversation with Amber (@sustainablyamber), we explore how upcycling, thrifting, and creative reuse can spark climate action and community connection. You’ll hear how Amber got started, why she’s passionate about helping others value materials, and how everyday acts of making, reusing,…
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.
