Sustainable in the Suburbs
Want to waste less, save more, 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.
Episodes
10 episodes
9: From the Land, Not a Lab — Skincare, Sustainability, and Self-Care with Rebecca Ogilvie
This episode is an invitation to slow down — to reconnect with yourself, with nature, and with what truly matters.Sarah sits down with Rebecca Ogilvie, founder of The Detour Co., a sust...
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37:57
8: 5 Easy Plastic-Free Kitchen Swaps for Sustainable Living
The kitchen is one of the biggest sources of household waste — but it’s also one of the easiest places to start making a change. In this episode of Sustainable in the Suburbs, Sarah shares five practical, affordable, and genuinely usef...
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Episode 8
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16:53
7: Rethinking Zero Waste and Building Community Care (with April Dickinson)
When we talk about sustainability, we often focus on what we’re buying—or not buying. But what if it’s really about something much deeper?In this episode, I’m joined by April Dickinson (...
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Episode 7
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48:13
6: Overwhelmed by Climate Change? Start Here.
Climate change feels HUGE — and it is. The problem is urgent and complex. And when you start looking for solutions, it can seem like there’s an endless list of things you should be doing. All of them are important, and that can feel completely ...
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Episode 6
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20:39
5: How to Navigate Climate Emotions and Build Community Around You (with Jen Knoch)
How do we hold the grief, rage, and love that come with caring deeply about the climate crisis and still keep going? In this conversation, I’m joined by my friend Jen Knoch, a Toronto-based sustainability advocate and the creator of the Climate...
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Episode 5
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1:05:02
4: How to Do a Household Waste Audit
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 week on Sustainable in the Suburbs, I’ll guide you ...
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Episode 4
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14:52
3: From Trash to Treasure: Finding Joy in Upcycling (with @SustainablyAmber)
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 s...
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Episode 3
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1:00:01
2: What Is Plastic Free July? (And Why Zero Waste Isn't the Goal)
Plastic Free July isn’t about perfection — it’s about paying attention. In this episode, Sarah discusses where this global movement came from, why it matters, and how small shifts in your everyday habits can help tackle our plastic probl...
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Episode 2
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15:18