Sustainable in the Suburbs

Want to waste less, save money, and make your home a little more eco-friendly? Sustainable in the Suburbs is your go-to podcast for practical, judgment-free tips and real-life stories to help you build sustainable habits that actually stick.

Hosted by Sarah Robertson-Barnes — a suburban soccer mum, sustainability educator, and founder of the blog Sustainable in the Suburbs — this weekly show brings doable advice, honest conversations, and actionable ideas to help you waste less, spend smarter, and live more sustainably at home.

Because sustainable living doesn’t have to be perfect to matter — and you don’t have to do it all to make a big impact.

Start where you are, use what you have, and live a little greener.

Podcasting since 2025 • 49 episodes

Sustainable in the Suburbs

Latest Episodes

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

Sustainability advice is everywhere — and even when you care, even when you’re trying to pay attention, it can be hard to know what actually matters.In this episode, I’m joined by Alexa Pavan of Go Green With Alexa, a climate co...

April 28, 2026 • Episode 48 • 1:00:23

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

Bathroom swaps are one of the most common entry points into sustainable living — but they can also be one of the most overwhelming.There are so many products, so many recommendations, and so much pressure to replace everything all at onc...

April 21, 2026 • Episode 47 • 24:15

46: How to Understand Climate Change (and Talk About It With Your Kids) with Brittany Jefferson

We spend a lot of time talking about climate change — but not nearly enough time understanding it.Most of us were never really taught how to understand it, especially in a way that connects it to history, systems, power, and the everyday...

April 14, 2026 • Episode 46 • 1:04:28

45: Food Waste Is Costing You — How to Spend Less on Groceries with Chelsey Schmuland

You’re not just wasting food — you’re throwing money in the trash.This week I’m joined by returning guest Chelsey Schmuland, and we’re digging into one of the most overlooked ways to save money on groceries: reducing food waste.

April 07, 2026 • Episode 45 • 1:07:30

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

Spring is when the birds get loud again. You hear them before you see them — in the morning, in the trees, and in the background of your day.If you’ve ever thought about getting into birding, this is a really natural place to start — rig...

March 31, 2026 • Episode 44 • 27:01

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