39: Sustainable Home Renovations — Materials, Waste, and Designing Homes For Life with Brittany Steptoe Wright

We talk a lot on this show about the small daily habits inside our homes. But every so often, the choices get bigger.Renovations bring in materials, demolition, budgets, trades, and long-term decisions all at once. They shape how a home functions — and how it holds up — for years.In this episode, I’m joined by Brittany Steptoe Wright, Founder and Principal of BSW Design and COO of Steptoe Carpentry, for a practical and thoughtful conversation about what sustainable design actually looks like inside real projects with real budgets.If you’re planning a renovation — or simply thinking about your home with a longer lens — this conversation offers a steady framework for building and living in a way that lasts.TakeawaysWhat sustainable design actually looks like inside a renovationWhere renovation waste comes from — and where it can realistically be divertedWhy durability often matters more than trend cyclesHow antiques and inherited pieces can anchor a renovationHow professionals weigh sourcing, longevity, and budget togetherWhy maintenance plays a key role in sustainabilityOne Small ShiftTake care of your things — loved things last!Maintain them. Repair them. Clean them properly. Loved things last — and extending the life of what’s already in your home is one of the simplest and most meaningful sustainability decisions you can make.Connect With BritWebsiteInstagramPodcastResourcesHabitat for Humanity Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)Sustainable WasteFarrier Home RC Home HanStoneJairpur LivingSupport the showConnect With MeWebsiteNewsletterShopInstagramSupport the ShowSustainable in the Suburbs is mixed and edited by Cardinal StudioIf you enjoyed this episode, I’d love it if you followed the show, shared it with a friend, or left a rating and review. Every little bit helps more people find Sustainable in the Suburbs — and live a little greener.