The UpCycle Canada Podcast: Your Eco-Friendly Inspiration

Updated: 08 Jan 2024 • 65 episodes
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Welcome to UpCycle Canada, the ultimate podcast for eco-conscious individuals seeking sustainable alternatives to combat the ever-growing problem of waste. If you're passionate about finding inspiration to repurpose, reuse, and recycle discarded items, then this podcast is tailor-made for you! Join hosts Dave and Jennifer Campbell as they take you on an exciting journey into the creative world of UpCycling. Through thought-provoking discussions, interviews with experts, and real-life success stories, you'll explore innovative ways to breathe new life into old objects while contributing to a greener planet. Discover the art of re-purposing, salvage, furniture refinishing, and other eco-friendly practices that go beyond the disposable lifestyle. Whether you're a maker, side hustler, dreamer, or simply someone dedicated to preserving the environment, UpCycle Canada has something special for you. Each episode is packed with practical tips, tried-and-tested ideas, and actionable insights to help you embark on your own UpCycling journey. Dave and Jennifer share their passion for sustainability and empower you to make a positive impact in your everyday life. Expect fascinating conversations with esteemed guests from the upcycling and salvage world, offering unique perspectives and inspiration. Together, we'll celebrate the ingenious ways individuals and businesses find new purposes for discarded items. Let's keep the conversation going! Re-purpose, reduce, reuse, and recycle with UpCycle Canada, and become part of a thriving community of earth-friendly listeners committed to making a difference. Together, we can create a more sustainable and beautiful world. Subscribe now to be part of our mission to be the best eco-friendly podcast in your favorites. Get ready for exciting things ahead and start transforming discarded items into valuable treasures with UpCycle Canada! Key Terms (SEO-Rich): UpCycle Canada, eco-friendly alternatives, creative upcycling, repurpose, reuse, recycle, sustainable, waste reduction, discarded items, furniture refinishing, salvage, disposable lifestyle, makers, side hustlers, dreamers, earth-friendly listeners, practical tips, tested ideas, sustainability, green planet, positive impact, sustainable practices, thriving community, environment preservation.

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Episode 65 - Happy 2024 - Some updates and plans for 2024 Hey all! Happy New Year!  Dave is back with a few updates on all things UpCycle Canada and some thoughts for the new year ahead. Thanks for your support and your messages!  We appreciate you all so much! https://upcyclecanada.ca/ Check out a great new podcast cr

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EPISODE 64 - Rebecca Bratspies - Environmental Expert, Environmental Justice Proponent Rebecca teaches at CUNY School of Law. She is a scholar of environmental justice, human rights, and environmental law. Her book Naming Gotham won the Association of Public Historians of New York 2023 Award for Excellence in Local His

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EPISODE 63 - Billie Kay Asmus - Repaint Studios - PAINTING A GREENER FUTURE WITH THE REPAINT TRAY Meet Billie In early 2021, I started a small business refinishing and refurbishing furniture in my tiny basement studio. I quickly noticed the constant waste I was going through with plastic paint tray liners and wasn"t ab

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E62 - Time for an Update on All Things UpCycle Canada-ish Hey!  Some August updates on what Dave and Jen are up to! - a new UpCycler has been added to the family - Jen runs our Sunday only market booth here in Niagara - more new guests coming soon - we miss you all and look forward to getting back to a more regular fal

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E61 - Five Practical Eco-Friendly Lessons to Share With Your Kids Five practical eco-friendly lessons for kids:Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Teach kids the importance of reducing waste and recycling materials such as paper, plastic, and glass. Encourage the use of reusable items like water bottles and cloth shopping bags.Con

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E60 - Stephanie Hongo - Creator of Sugarfox - Upcycling Plastics and Trash into Stunning One of a Kind Creations MY NAME IS STEPHANIE HONGO AND I AM AN AMERICAN ARTIST LIVING IN CONNECTICUT. I HAVE BEEN CREATING ART FOR THE MAJORITY OF MY LIFE, BUT IT WASN’T UNTIL I BEGAN MAKING MY TRASH PIECES THAT I REALLY FELT INSPI

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