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 shaped her connection to nature, how the 2024 wildfires impacted her community, and how those experiences inform the way she approaches sustainability — both personally and professionally.We talk about eco-friendly habits, secondhand fashion, sustainable travel, and what waste and sustainability look like behind the scenes on film sets. This is a conversation about environmental awareness, resilience, and the small shifts that can influence culture at work.TakeawaysHow growing up in Jasper shaped Erin’s connection to nature and communityThe impact of the 2024 Jasper wildfires on memory and resilienceWhat sustainable living looks like in everyday routinesHow sustainability in film production is evolving — and where it still needs workPractical eco-friendly travel habits for people who live on the roadHow small workplace habits can shift culture over timeWhy connection to people and place fuels environmental awarenessConnect With ErinInstagramFacebookIMDbSupport 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.