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59: Intentional Living, Yoga, and Enoughness with Aarti Inamdar

What if intentional living really begins with examining what we already have, what we consume, and how we relate to the world around us? This episode is a different lens

58: How to Quit Amazon, Buy Less, and Break the Cycle of Overconsumption

Overconsumption is built into the way we shop  and Amazon makes buying more, faster, almost frictionless. This episode of Sustainable in the Suburbs originally aired in

57: Connecting With Nature — Everyday Ecosystem Restoration with Tim Christophersen

Connecting with nature starts with understanding that we aren’t separate from the natural world — we are part of it. This week, I’m joined by Tim Christophersen, author

56: Food Preservation for Beginners — How to Save Money on Groceries with Kris Bordessa

If you want to reduce food waste, save money on groceries, and learn about easy and practical food preservation, this conversation with Kris Bordessa is a great place to

55: Use What You Have — A Simple Way to Reduce Waste

Sustainable living is increasingly being marketed as something we need to shop for. We are constantly being shown greener products, better materials, and more sustainable

54: Litter Prevention and Community Action — What the 2026 National Litter Study Reveals with Keep America Beautiful

Litter is one of the most visible forms of waste in our communities. It shows up along roads, in parks, on trails, near schools, and in the places we move through every d

53: What to Do With the Plastic You Already Have — Practical Ways To Go (Almost) Plastic-Free At Home

If you are trying to reduce plastic waste at home, you might be wondering what to do with the plastic you already have. The answer is not to throw it all away and buy a n

52: Building a Sustainable Kitchen — What Actually Matters with Naomi Hansen

Climate action begins at the kitchen table — and a more sustainable kitchen starts with knowing where to focus. In this episode of Sustainable in the Suburbs, Sarah talk

51: Can You Be Sustainable in the Suburbs?

Can you be sustainable in the suburbs? Well, yes and no. Suburban life can make sustainable living complicated — especially when communities are built around cars, conve

50: Practical(ly) Zero Waste with Elsbeth Callaghan

Back in 2020, I was a guest on the now inactive podcast Practical(ly) Zero Waste, hosted by Elsbeth Callaghan. At the time, my kids were little, the zero waste movement o

49: Less Stuff, Less Stress — Sustainable Living with Kids (In Real Life)

In this episode, I’m talking about what sustainable living with kids actually looks like in real life. Not the Instagram version — the real version. The conversations, th

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’

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 r

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 i

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 over

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 abou

43: Making Sustainable Living Accessible in the Suburbs with Laura Newton of Kind Matter

What does sustainable living actually look like in the suburbs — in places designed around cars, convenience, and big box shopping? Laura Newton is the founder of The Ki

42: Overwhelmed by Climate Change? Start Here

This episode originally aired in the very first month of Sustainable in the Suburbs. I’m revisiting it now because this idea remains one of the clearest ways to find your

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

What does sustainability look like in a fast-moving industry like film and television? In this episode, Canadian actress Erin Karpluk shares how growing up in Jasper sha

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

I can’t be the only one who has complicated feelings about goody bags… right? Kids' birthday parties have quietly escalated. The venues. The décor. The goody bags.