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...
https://upcyclecanada.ca/
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 1 day 12 hours 22 minutes
episode 26: E26 - We are back! Updates on our business and recap of past guests
EPISODE 26 -
We take a pause from all of the amazing podcast guest interviews with many more great episodes lined up - in this episode Dave and Jen do some recaps from past interviews, add in a few additional details and update you on all things UpCycle Canada related.....
episode 24: E24 - Interview - John Lyon - The Hockey Stick Guy - upcycled hockey stick side hustle
EPISODE 24
In this episode we sit down with John Lyon and his side hustle upcycling used hockey sticks! John is known as The Hockey Stick Guy...
episode 23: E23 - Interview - Gemma - Re-Vive the TEE - upcycled clothing quilts save the memories
EPISODE 23
On this episode of The UpCycle Canada Podcast we sit down with a creative maker here in Canada that is doing her part to reduce landfill and textile waste! Meet Gemma Smith from Re-Vive the TEE!
The Re-Vive the TEE Story:
An affordable and Canadian way to upcycle old clothing that celebrates life, achievements, and adventures. Simply place your order, choose your t-shirts, fleece colour, and mail them to us...
episode 21: E22 - Interview - Alex Morgan - EcoRate App - find and rate eco-friendly cafes in your community!
EPISODE 22
Dave and Jen welcome Alex Morgan - creator of the unique app, EcoRate - an app that allows you to find, rate and review local cafes in your community rewarding cafes that are actively doing business in a way that promotes eco-friendly, earth friendly practices!
Mission
Empower people to reduce consumer waste using actionable community-driven data.
Problem
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges we face today...
episode 20: E21 - Interview with Samantha Hulst Owner of Junebird.ca - Upcycled Clothing Entrepreneur
EPISODE 21
An interview with someone that quickly went from being a listener of The UpCycle Canada Podcast to becoming a super-fan and then, best of all... a friend!
We are pleased to share the story of a fellow upcycler that inspires us!
Please welcome Samantha Hulst from Junebird.ca
Samantha's story.....
episode 33: E33 - Funky Upbeat Designs with Paige - UpCycled Musical instruments
EPISODE 33 - Let's Get Funky!
Dave, Jen and Paige join in with two of the most special and fun people ever! Darren & Leigh from Funky Upbeat Designs! Darren and Leigh are two of the most giving, kind and truly great people we have come across - we are honoured to have their products available in our store, we are thrilled to know them as friends - enjoy the story behind their amazing business salvaging musical instruments and how they turn waste into a super...
episode 22: E20 - Interview - Tay and Mike - Black Dog - Salvage Dawgs TV Series
EPISODE 20
We are beyond thrilled to have the opportunity to interview two of our favourite reality series stars from the hit show Salvage Dawgs - 11 Seasons of Salvage, Repurposing and Upcycling! Check out our interview with Mike and Tay Whiteside from the show - they were so kind and gracious with their time - this father son team can be seen on this hit tv show and with their work at Black Dog Salvage in beautiful Roanoke, Virginia!
At Black Dog Salvage their...
episode 19: E19 - Interview with The Mayor of St. Catharines, Ontario Canada - Mayor Walter Sendzik
EPISODE 19
Welcome to The UpCycle Canada Podcast - we are so very pleased to share this interview with the Mayor of St. Catharines, Ontario CANADA, Mayor Walter Sendzik.
Walter Sendzik was born and raised in St. Catharines. In 2014, as a first-time candidate for political office, he was elected as Mayor of St. Catharines and re-elected in 2018...
episode 25: E25 - Interview - Anik - Do Re Mi Bracelets etc - Jewelry made from Upcycled instruments strings
EPISODE 25
Hi! I'm Anik, the artist and owner behind Do Re Mi Bracelets etc. located in Gatineau QC, Canada.
My passion is reclaiming discarded instrument strings (guitar, piano, violin, etc.) and upcycling them into beautiful jewelry and gifts...
episode 18: E18 - Interview with Pam Krieg - Owner of Maritime Moose - Upcycled clothing and textiles
EPISODE 18
Please welcome to the UpCycle Canada Podcast, our special guest, Pam Krieg and her business, Maritime Moose!
Meet the maker
Pam (she/her), is the maker behind Maritime Moose! Pam knits and crochets everything you see in her shop from upcycled, salvaged and repurposed materials!
Pam is a queer settler living and creating in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaw people...