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.
Julie Darrell is the owner and founder of Bring Your Own Long Beach, a community-focused refill shop in Southern California. Since opening in 2017 — the first of its kind in LA and Orange County — Julie has helped thousands of people reduce waste, rethink convenience, and make sustainable living approachable. Through her work, she’s built more than a business; she’s built a local movement rooted in care, connection, and progress over perfection.