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 talks with Naomi Hansen, author of Building a Sustainable Kitchen: A Practical Guide to Prioritizing the Planet from the Heart of Your Home, about what actually matters when it comes to food, waste, and climate action at home.Together, they explore why the kitchen is such a powerful place to begin, how food waste connects to bigger climate solutions, and why the most sustainable choice is not always the one that looks the most sustainable from the outside.TakeawaysWhy the kitchen is a meaningful place to start with climate actionHow food waste connects to sustainability and climate impactWhy some popular sustainable swaps only scratch the surfaceHow to think about trade-offs, like packaging versus wasted foodWhy individual action still matters, especially when it spreads through families, friends, and communitiesConnect with NaomiWebsiteInstagramBuilding a Sustainable Kitchen (book) ResourcesDrawdown:The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming - Paul Hawken (book)How to Prevent Food Waste With Kids (blog post)11 Ways to Reuse Food Scraps (blog post)10 Zero Waste Kitchen Swaps That Save You Money (blog post)Related EpisodesEp. 4 - How to Conduct a Household Waste AuditEp. 13 - Beeswax Wraps 101Ep. 45 - How to Spend Less on Groceries by Reducing Food WasteSupport 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.