The UpCycle Canada Podcast: Your Eco-Friendly Inspiration

Episode 68 - An Update on The UpCycle Canada Podcast and what is nextThanks for all your support for this podcast and for the guests that we have had in the past!Check out our other podcasts herehttps://truemediasolutions.ca/

E67 - Happy 2024 - Some updates and plans for 2024Hey 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 created just for Dad! We want to encourage and empower Dads everywhere to be the best Dad they can be! Check out everything for Dad at https://dadspace.ca/Please share this podcast with a Dad that you love!

EPISODE 64 - Rebecca Bratspies - Environmental Expert, Environmental Justice ProponentRebecca 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 History. The Environmental Justice Chronicles, her graphic novel series  won EPA's 2023 Clean Air Excellence Award.  In 2021, ABA-SEER honored her work with its Commitment to Diversity and Justice Award. The Centre for International Sustainability Law named her its 2022 International Human Rights Lawyer. The Award-Winning Environmental Justice Chronicles are a collaboration between Rebecca and artist Charlie LaGreca Velasco. These comic books introduce readers to the environmental justice challenges faced by urban communities. https://www.rebeccabratspies.com/___https://upcyclecanada.ca/Check out a great new podcast created just for Dad! We want to encourage and empower Dads everywhere to be the best Dad they can be! Check out everything for Dad at https://dadspace.ca/Please share this podcast with a Dad that you love!Buzzsprout is our podcast host for this show!Ready to find a better podcast host for your show? Get a $20 credit applied to your new Buzzsprout Account by using our link! Starting a new show or looking for a better host? Buzzsprout is amazing!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1855306Please note! To qualify for this promotion. All accounts must remain on a pay plan and maintained in good standing (paid in full) for 2 consecutive billing cycles before credits are applied to either party.

EPISODE 63 - Billie Kay Asmus - Repaint Studios - PAINTING A GREENER FUTURE WITH THE REPAINT TRAYMeet BillieIn 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 able to reuse them. Naturally, I went to Amazon and Google to find a reusable option and couldn't find one.​So then what?Needless to say, I jumped on the opportunity, filed a patent for a reusable silicone paint tray liner with a lid and the Repaint Tray was born. That's when the journey began.Trust me. I get it.I 100% understand the frustration (and joy) of painting.Realistic ExpectationsSaving you time & creating efficiency.Being an ADHD DIYer entrepreneur mom, time and attention spans are limited.Started a painting project but your kid just woke up from their nap?YEP. I've been there. Need to run off somewhere but don't have time to finish your project?This was me. All the time.Sick of throwing out painting supplies and wasting money and time running back to the store?I 1000% get it!I created the Repaint Tray just for you. DURABLEThe Repaint Tray is made of high-quality silicone, making it more durable than disposable thin plastic liners.In fact, one tray could last you a lifetime.SUSTAINABLERoughly 240 million plastic paint tray liners get tossed into landfills every year. It's time to make a change in a wasteful industry.Not only is the Repaint Tray recyclable, but we strive to translate our eco-conscious efforts throughout the entire company.REUSABLEThe best parts of the Repaint Tray are its reusability and convenience. When you're finished, peel away the paint and rinse the rest.Need to step away from your project? Snap on the air-tight lid, keeping your paint fresh and safe away from pets and kids for when you're ready to tackle that project again.https://repaintstudios.com/___https://upcyclecanada.ca/Check out a great new podcast created just for Dad! We want to encourage and empower Dads everywhere to be the best Dad they can be! Check out everything for Dad at https://dadspace.ca/Please share this podcast with a Dad that you love!Buzzsprout is our podcast host for this show!Ready to find a better podcast host for your show? Get a $20 credit applied to your new Buzzsprout Account by using our link! Starting a new show or looking for a better host? Buzzsprout is amazing!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1855306Please note! To qualify for this promotion. All accounts must remain on a pay plan and maintained in good standing (paid in full) for 2 consecutive billing cycles before credits are applied to either party.

E62 - Time for an Update on All Things UpCycle Canada-ishHey!  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 fall release schedulehttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Check out a great new podcast created just for Dad! We want to encourage and empower Dads everywhere to be the best Dad they can be! Check out everything for Dad at https://dadspace.ca/Please share this podcast with a Dad that you love!Buzzsprout is our podcast host for this show!Ready to find a better podcast host for your show? Get a $20 credit applied to your new Buzzsprout Account by using our link! Starting a new show or looking for a better host? Buzzsprout is amazing!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1855306Please note! To qualify for this promotion. All accounts must remain on a pay plan and maintained in good standing (paid in full) for 2 consecutive billing cycles before credits are applied to either party.

E61 - Five Practical Eco-Friendly Lessons to Share With Your KidsFive 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.Conserve Energy: Teach kids to turn off lights when not in use, unplug electronics, and use natural light whenever possible. Explain the benefits of saving energy and reducing their carbon footprint.Save Water: Teach kids to conserve water by turning off faucets when brushing their teeth, taking shorter showers, and using a watering can instead of a hose for plants.Support Sustainable Transportation: Encourage walking, biking, or using public transportation when feasible. Explain the environmental benefits of reducing car usage and air pollution.Appreciate Nature: Spend time in nature with kids, engage in gardening activities, and teach them about growing food and the importance of biodiversity. Foster a love for nature and a sense of responsibility towards the environment.By focusing on these five practical eco-friendly lessons, you can help instill important values and behaviors in your children, shaping them into environmentally conscious individuals.https://upcyclecanada.ca/Check out a great new podcast created just for Dad! We want to encourage and empower Dads everywhere to be the best Dad they can be! Check out everything for Dad at https://dadspace.ca/Please share this podcast with a Dad that you love!Buzzsprout is our podcast host for this show!Ready to find a better podcast host for your show? Get a $20 credit applied to your new Buzzsprout Account by using our link! Starting a new show or looking for a better host? Buzzsprout is amazing!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1855306Please note! To qualify for this promotion. All accounts must remain on a pay plan and maintained in good standing (paid in full) for 2 consecutive billing cycles before credits are applied to either party.

E60 - Stephanie Hongo - Creator of Sugarfox - Upcycling Plastics and Trash into Stunning One of a Kind CreationsMY 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 INSPIRED TO CREATE ART FOR ART'S SAKE. I COME FROM A FAMILY OF CREATORS OF ALL KINDS, FROM CARPENTRY TO TYPOGRAPHY WE ALL HAVE AN ABILITY TO “MAKE THINGS.” THIS BROAD RANGE OF ABILITY AND INFLUENCE WAS A BIG FACTOR IN DEVELOPING MY OWN BRAND OF CREATIVITY.WHEN I FIRST BEGAN MAKING THESE PIECES I ATTEMPTED A WIDE RANGE OF SUBJECTS: ANIMALS, FLOWERS, INANIMATE OBJECTS, EVEN SPORTS LOGOS. AS TIME HAS GONE ON HOWEVER, I'VE NARROWED MY INTEREST TO MAKING JUST ANIMALS. THIS MAY CHANGE IN THE FUTURE, BUT FOR NOW IT IS WHAT INSPIRES ME MOST. OCTOPUSES AND ANIMAL BUSTS ARE AMONG MY FAVORITE THINGS TO CREATE, AND OCTOPUS PIECES ARE BY FAR THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER.I DO ALL THE WORK ON MY PIECES OUT OF MY HOME. THE STUDIO I HAVE CREATED FOR MYSELF IS ALWAYS FULLY STOCKED WITH A MOUNTAIN OF TRASH AND RECYCLABLES DONATED BY FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND INDIVIDUALS IN MY COMMUNITY. THERE IS FAR TOO MUCH WASTE GENERATED IN THE WORLD. I WANT TO DO MY SMALL PART IN HELPING ELIMINATE SOME OF THAT, WHILE IN TURN MAKING BEAUTIFUL AND UNIQUE WORKS OF ART. https://www.instagram.com/Sugarfox_art/https://sugarfox.net/___https://upcyclecanada.ca/Check out a great new podcast created just for Dad! We want to encourage and empower Dads everywhere to be the best Dad they can be! Check out everything for Dad at https://dadspace.ca/Please share this podcast with a Dad that you love!Buzzsprout is our podcast host for this show!Ready to find a better podcast host for your show? Get a $20 credit applied to your new Buzzsprout Account by using our link! Starting a new show or looking for a better host? Buzzsprout is amazing!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1855306Please note! To qualify for this promotion. All accounts must remain on a pay plan and maintained in good standing (paid in full) for 2 consecutive billing cycles before credits are applied to either party.

E59 - Suzanne Goulden - You Don't Just Minimize Once - Balancing Minimalism and CraftingHow do you balance being a minimalist and being a crafter?  Interesting dilemma!Your simpler life begins here.Ladies, we are strong and passionate, and the managers of our homes and families. We bear a lot on our shoulders.Are you feeling overwhelmed with life?Do you dream of a clutter-free house but need guidance on where to get started?Are you feeling out of balance and need ideas to fit self-care into your already too-full life?I can help you simplify your life by helping to identify and providing suggestions to resolve your problem areas. Learn how to take control of your life and free yourself of the stresses weighing you down. I know you're busy, so I offer affordable 15-minute Booster chats that fit in with your day. I'm here to helpOur Guest - Suzanne Goulden is an Intentional Living Consultant. I help overwhelmed women create peace in their homes and reclaim time to do the things they love by minimizing belongings and simplifying lifestyle.Women who make choices with intention reap the benefits of simplifying their life, reducing stress, and regaining control of their time, money, and space.https://suzannegoulden.com/Virtual Joyful Kitchen Cleanout: https://deft-thinker-4300.ck.page/f6ae483f73Instagram/Facebook/YouTube/Pinterest: @suzannegouldenILInstagram: Craft life: @suzannegoulden.artCheck out a great new podcast created just for Dad! We want to encourage and empower Dads everywhere to be the best Dad they can be! Check out everything for Dad at https://dadspace.ca/Please share this podcast with a Dad that you love!Buzzsprout is our podcast host for this show!Ready to find a better podcast host for your show? Get a $20 credit applied to your new Buzzsprout Account by using our link! Starting a new show or looking for a better host? Buzzsprout is amazing!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1855306Please note! To qualify for this promotion. All accounts must remain on a pay plan and maintained in good standing (paid in full) for 2 consecutive billing cycles before credits are applied to either party.

E58 - Quick Update From DaveDave here!  Just jumping on to give you a quick update on UpCycle Canada.Our next chapter for the business now that the store has been closed, our new retail space at the Niagara Flea Market, and a quick update on our podcast plansGreat to connect with you!  Jen and I will be back with you again on a regular basis very soon!https://www.mackaycandlecompany.com/https://niagarafleamarket.ca/https://upcyclecanada.ca/Check out a great new podcast created just for Dad! We want to encourage and empower Dads everywhere to be the best Dad they can be! Check out everything for Dad at https://dadspace.ca/Please share this podcast with a Dad that you love!Buzzsprout is our podcast host for this show!Ready to find a better podcast host for your show? Get a $20 credit applied to your new Buzzsprout Account by using our link! Starting a new show or looking for a better host? Buzzsprout is amazing!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1855306Please note! To qualify for this promotion. All accounts must remain on a pay plan and maintained in good standing (paid in full) for 2 consecutive billing cycles before credits are applied to either party.

E57 - Toy Exchange Canada - Play and Learn. Return. Repeat - Rent Your Toys TodayCarissa MacLennan joins us to talk toys! Yes, Dave is super happy to talk all things toys!  Imagine renting your toys instead of buying toys that your kids grow out of and then you are stuck with toys destined for the landfill!  Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles... Lend us your ear!  What a great gift idea for new parents - the gift that keeps on giving!  Be apart of the solution, sign up for Toy Exchange Club today!!Join the Club!Toy Exchange Club is reducing the need for toy ownership.We  ensure children have access to the right toys at the right time to support their development. Once they outgrow the rental toys, they can be used by another family. This sharing economy approach reduces waste in these key areas:Materials and resources used to manufacture new wooden toysPackaging materials Carbon emissions (by keeping shipping local)Non-recyclable plastic toysWe also try to:Source educational toys made of natural materials and non-toxic paintsUse waste-free packaging, including locally-made upcycled cloth bagsRe-purpose returned shipping boxes and Kraft paper through local businessesUse Canadian and American-made eco-friendly cleaning products on our wooden toysWhy Rent Toys?- Receive 7-8 educational toys every 3 months- Avoid toy clutter in your home- Save $400 per year by renting- Get expert-backed wooden toys to support learning & development- Keep outgrown toys out of the landfill- No charge for occasional lost or broken piecesWe believe that childhood play should have a positive impact on both our children's future and the planet's.https://toyexchange.ca/https://upcyclecanada.ca/Check out a great new podcast created just for Dad! We want to encourage and empower Dads everywhere to be the best Dad they can be! Check out everything for Dad at https://dadspace.ca/Please share this podcast with a Dad that you love!Buzzsprout is our podcast host for this show!Ready to find a better podcast host for your show? Get a $20 credit applied to your new Buzzsprout Account by using our link! Starting a new show or looking for a better host? Buzzsprout is amazing!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1855306Please note! To qualify for this promotion. All accounts must remain on a pay plan and maintained in good standing (paid in full) for 2 consecutive billing cycles before credits are applied to either party.

E56 - Jamie Montgomery - Creator of James Repurposed - Creative Repurposing and Custom Creations For Your HomeJamie joins us to talk about his amazing small business James Repurposed.  Jamie takes items that have ended their useful purpose and he rescues these materials and creates amazing home décor and gift ideas for your home.You could go to a big box store and buy something that was made somewhere else and mass produced, or you can join the upcycling family and support a local maker as he does his part to save the planet, one item at a time!Jamie has had his items in our storefront for years, and he is one of the kindest and thoughtful guys around!  Check out his page here and let him know that you heard his episode on the UpCycle Canada Podcast!https://www.facebook.com/jamesrepurposedhttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Check out a great new podcast created just for Dad! We want to encourage and empower Dads everywhere to be the best Dad they can be! Check out everything for Dad at https://dadspace.ca/Please share this podcast with a Dad that you love!Buzzsprout is our podcast host for this show!Ready to find a better podcast host for your show? Get a $20 credit applied to your new Buzzsprout Account by using our link! Starting a new show or looking for a better host? Buzzsprout is amazing!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1855306Please note! To qualify for this promotion. All accounts must remain on a pay plan and maintained in good standing (paid in full) for 2 consecutive billing cycles before credits are applied to either party.

EPISODE 55 - New Year, New Location, Some Updates and More to comeHey guys!  So it is 2023, we are still running around like crazy tying up loose ends with our business and making strides towards new adventures with UpCycle Canada in 2023Dave here!  Jumping on to say hi!  Been thinking of you all and  wanted to give you a quick update on the store, our business and what is ahead this year.We officially closed our retail location as of Dec 24th 2022 when our landlord presented us a 5 year lease option on our store which we could not commit to as well as the obvious rent/lease increase - with sales slowing down we knew it was time to close our dream store location.We have found a new home at the https://niagarafleamarket.ca/We have a nice size booth - a fraction of our storefront space but at a cheaper rate with less overhead.  The market is open every Sunday - so if you are in the area on a Sunday drop by and see our new home.We are going to be back with new eco-friendly guests this year here on the podcast as well as getting back into our recording of the podcastWe are thinking of doing a live podcast recording - toying with that idea, let us know if you want to be in our studio audience!!??Lots of great things ahead, we miss all of you, wanted you to know that we are still here despite all the hardships and disappointments with the closure of our store frint, we will carry on with our custom orders, vendor events, our podcast and serving you!, our friends!Thanks for your supportLove always Dave and Jen Check out a great new podcast created just for Dad! We want to encourage and empower Dads everywhere to be the best Dad they can be! Check out everything for Dad at https://dadspace.ca/Please share this podcast with a Dad that you love!Buzzsprout is our podcast host for this show!Ready to find a better podcast host for your show? Get a $20 credit applied to your new Buzzsprout Account by using our link! Starting a new show or looking for a better host? Buzzsprout is amazing!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1855306Please note! To qualify for this promotion. All accounts must remain on a pay plan and maintained in good standing (paid in full) for 2 consecutive billing cycles before credits are applied to either party.

EPISODE 54 - Our Gift to You - The Daily Santa Podcast - Countdown to Christmas with usPodcast #7 in our group of podcasts is the Daily Santa Podcst - join us as we countdown to Christmas with daily Podcasts designed for children and families to enjoy!Join Santa, Twinkle the Voice Over Guy, Producer Dave and Selfie, Santa's Official Social Media Elf as they navigate the month of December leading up to Christmas!There is fun, facts, stories, poems, special guests and a theme to each day - our goal is to get as many people on Santa's Nice List as possible - even adults can learn something every day with the Daily Santa PodcastPlease share with your family and friends!https://dailysantapodcast.com/Check out a great new podcast created just for Dad! We want to encourage and empower Dads everywhere to be the best Dad they can be! Check out everything for Dad at https://dadspace.ca/Please share this podcast with a Dad that you love!Looking for the best way to accept payments at events, in store or on the go? We have used Square for all of our transactions since 2014.Try Square today with our link!Process $1,000 without fees when you activate a Square account with my link:https://squareup.com/t/f_referrals/dt_android?route=i/TRUEMEDIAS.

EPISODE 53 - Our Most Recent Blog and a Shout Out From Mike and Tay at Black Dog SalvageYep, it happened again!  Our friends Mike and Tay at Black Dog Salvage and Lift Arc Studios gave us another shout out on their weekly podcast - we are so thrilled!In this episode we share - a clip from the Black Dog Salvage Podcast, - the news story of the end of their television show and the huge impact it had on their local community- and more about their very own Black Dog Salvage furniture paint - get ya some!- we also share our most recent UpCycle Canada Blog Post in audio form - if you are interested in getting an emailed copy of our blog, please sign up on our websiteThank you for all your support as we walk this path, closing our retail location and switching back to operating as a side hustle.Your support means the world to us!https://blackdogsalvage.com/https://www.youtube.com/@Blackdogsalvagehttps://blackdogsalvage.com/furniturepaint/https://upcyclecanada.cahttps://upcyclecanada.ca/our-blog/f/store-closing-how-to-walk-away-from-your-dreams Check out a great new podcast created just for Dad! We want to encourage and empower Dads everywhere to be the best Dad they can be! Check out everything for Dad at https://dadspace.ca/Please share this podcast with a Dad that you love!Looking for the best way to accept payments at events, in store or on the go? We have used Square for all of our transactions since 2014.Try Square today with our link!Process $1,000 without fees when you activate a Square account with my link:https://squareup.com/t/f_referrals/dt_android?route=i/TRUEMEDIAS.

EPISODE 52 - Our Dad Space Podcast - How To Get Out of Your Own Way and Find Contentment in Your Dad JourneyAs we close off 2022, we are busy closing down our storefront, still working full-time, completing custom orders and saying goodbye to our walk-in retail customers, we wanted to share some of our other podcasts that we do with our UpCycle Canada Family!I Created Dad Space - a podcast for Dads by Dads to encourage men at any stage along their journey to be a better Dad!  I would love if you checked out our podcast and subscribe and share it with those you love!This is a sample episode to give you a taste of the show!We will be back together with Jen to talk about all the updates for UpCycle Canada - looking forward to that as well!So here is a summary of the notes from this episode on Dad SpaceDAD SPACE EPISODE 27 - How To Get Out of Your Own Way and Find Contentment in Your Dad JourneyAs a Dad we tend to operate in a provider mode - putting others first, making sure everyone around us is good - but what about us, what if we are not... good.  What happens when we "get in the way" of others, we push others hard, maybe too hard.How do we become more mindful of others in our day to day and become aware of moments when putting someone ahead of us and stepping aside can change the course of someone's day - or even their life?!I had one of those days yesterday, I didn't have time to jump into a room I frequent every week, a room on Clubhouse - the social audio app where you can connect with others and speak on hosted "stages" in topics that interest you as a participant.  I was busy, I had lots going on that day - no time for Clubhouse - but there was this voice - "You need to be there, you will miss this opportunity, go there now" - but I don't have time, "Go there now" - but the room is almost over, it's too late to jump in on the conversation... "Go there now!"  So I did. I joined the room as it was closing, unaware of the topic of the day, I missed all the great speakers, I was as lost as a grade nine student on the first day of classes!With no thought of the result, no consideration really as to if my words mattered in that moment or if they were going to be received, I shared my praise for her instead of me and my thing - I got out of the way.  The results were fantastic.I have been mulling this over and sharing this thought with others as we cross paths, they tend to write this down as I shared it with them - so here is my thought for this week, and for you - "If you can't find contentment in the journey, it won't be there to greet you when you arrive"  We get in the way by putting ourselves first, even if we are trying to make others around us better - we put great stock in the result, that is where and when we will be content - when I reach this goal, cross that line, hit that target - THEN, and only then will I be content.  Get out of your own way, today!___Check out our Dad Space Community on FacebookVisit DadSpace.ca for everything Dad!Have a podcast and need a great website? Check out a great new podcast created just for Dad! We want to encourage and empower Dads everywhere to be the best Dad they can be! Check out everything for Dad at https://dadspace.ca/Please share this podcast with a Dad that you love!Looking for the best way to accept payments at events, in store or on the go? We have used Square for all of our transactions since 2014.Try Square today with our link!Process $1,000 without fees when you activate a Square account with my link:https://squareup.com/t/f_referrals/dt_android?route=i/TRUEMEDIAS.

EPISODE 51 - Black Dog Salvage and UpCycle Canada - Check out This Amazing Podcast With our Friends in ROANOKE, VABlack Dog Salvage is a prominent architectural salvage company based in Roanoke, Virginia and the home “Salvage Dawgs” (2012-2020 - DIY Network/HGTV).  Founded in 1999 by Mike Whiteside and Robert Kulp, Black Dog Salvage specializes in saving valuable architectural pieces of history from the landfill.  The main retail showroom and nearby receiving warehouse are filled with architectural antiques, home furnishings, regional art, and custom designs. This vast collection is available online for worldwide shipping at shop.blackdogsalvage.com. Subscribe to the Black Dog Salvage YouTube Channel  for the "Black Dog Salvage Podcast",  "Daily Dog" updates, Black Dog Salvage Furniture Paint "tips & tricks", and more!  Watch all 143 "Salvage Dawgs" episodes here on YouTubeTV, as well as Amazon, Discovery Plus,  iTunes, Magnolia Network, and Streaming Services.  Follow the Black Dog Builds YouTube channel for a web series featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the custom fabrication process.Mike and Tay answer our question in this episodeMike and Tay on The UpCycle Canada Podcasthttps://blackdogsalvage.com/Tay's Business - https://liftarcstudios.com/___For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsHave a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage!Thank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com Check out a great new podcast created just for Dad! We want to encourage and empower Dads everywhere to be the best Dad they can be! Check out everything for Dad at https://dadspace.ca/Please share this podcast with a Dad that you love!Looking for the best way to accept payments at events, in store or on the go? We have used Square for all of our transactions since 2014.Try Square today with our link!Process $1,000 without fees when you activate a Square account with my link:https://squareup.com/t/f_referrals/dt_android?route=i/TRUEMEDIAS.

Episode 50 - Camille Lee Joins in to talk about her business Wear Em Out TeesAbout Us:Welcome to our circular-fashion home! All Wear Em Out Tees inventory is comprised of a careful selection of pre-loved t-shirts transformed into soft, upcycled graphic tees for you!Find your one-of-a-kind find right here and be sure to subscribe to get the latest updates on future launches!Did you know that it takes approximately 713 gallons of water to make one newly-produced t-shirt? That's an exchange we cannot afford. The Earth's precious resources are far too important to protect for fashion's sake.Join us as we skip supporting fast fashion brands and shop more circularly.#PreLovedFashion, #LandfillDiversion, and #CircularFashion.Hear What Our Customers Have to Say!"Thank you for my items!!! I love them and more importantly what they stand for. We need more WOC to get ahead of the lifestyle of being eco friendly." - Katisha, Carol Stream, IL"I absolutely love this shirt so much that I just bought 3 more (!!!) I might give one away though. Maybe. Or maybe not." - Shannon, Darien, IL"I got the shirt. Thank You! It's so cute." - Mireya, North Aurora, IL"Those t-shirts were beautiful and the softness of the material was unbelievable. So, by the spring I am sure I will order some more. Thanks again and I will share the qualities of the product with others." - Cynthia, Chicago, IL"I love my super soft t-shirt with its unique color. The inspirational saying promotes a positive attitude for the day." - Angie, Champaign, IL"I can't wait to shop again." - Tunisha, Carol Stream, IL"The shirts are wildly comfy." - Shannon, Darien, IL"I love my new shirts, thank you! I wore the navy blue one yesterday." - Trudy, Chicago, IL"Super soft! I love the feel!!! They came yesterday and once I got them out I was like awww. Such cute packaging!" - D'Juana, Lisle, IL"Hi Camille, love the t shirts and packaging is so cute! I [also] purchased one tshirt to give to my sister." - Lisa, Naperville, ILhttps://wearemouttees.com/Looking for the best way to accept payments at events, in store or on the go? We have used Square for all of our transactions since 2014.Try Square today with our link!Process $1,000 without fees when you activate a Square account with my link:https://squareup.com/t/f_referrals/dt_android?route=i/TRUEMEDIAS.

EPISODE 49 - Stacy joins  us to share her journey,  - starting with stepping into a home built in 1885, - the passion and work it took to make this house a home for her family- passing on her love for rehab and refurbishing to the next generation- her podcast, blog and YouTube content that takes her community along for the ride- her desire to help with the big and little questions- and how a great side of the road find ended up becoming a long walk home - all in the name of salvage, repurposing and restoration!Our Guest: Stacy launched True Tales From Old Houses in 2017 to connect and share stories with old house lovers and devoted DIYers. The goal of the show has always been equal parts entertainment and education. Since the launch, she has become a trusted voice in the old house community. True Tales From Old Houses was named one of "11 Great Podcasts for Preservation Fans" by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. (savingplaces.org)Stacy's second job is restoring and preserving her historic home built in the 1880s. Since 2014, she has been documenting the process on the Blake Hill House blog. She has a deep fondness for original wood windows, and educating people about the importance of keeping them is one of her passions.Related to podcasting, she is a devoted theatre nerd with many years of public speaking and amateur acting experience.The Podcast: True Tales From Old Houses is a light-hearted, entertaining, and educational show for lovers of old houses and buildings, DIYers, history buffs, and restoration and preservation junkies.Available bi-weekly, host Stacy Grinsfelder shares personal project updates, listener Q & A, and interviews with engaging old house owners, restoration professionals, and craftspeople.https://www.blakehillhouse.com/https://www.truetalesfromoldhouses.com/Thank you for checking out our podcast! Head over to our website for all things UpCycle Canada!https://upcyclecanada.ca/

Episode 48 - Jason Centeno joins us today to talk about his new app that addresses garbage pickup in a fun and effective way!Jason is a retired Firefighter turned Eco-Medic and his new App Trashmitter.comDownload Trashmitter and never worry about trash day again!Use Trashmitter to easily schedule local trash pick-upsTrashmitter is an on-demand app that allows users to arrange for bags of trash to be collected from a set location and disposed of responsibly.“I run several Air bnbs and Trashmitter has made my life managing them so much easier. It's been an invaluable addition to my business!”  Alisa Hester Property Manager & Hospitality EntrepeneurBe part of the solution, not the pollutionAt Trashmitter, we are proud to be doing our part to protect the environment. We ensure that all waste is disposed of responsibly and reduce vehicle emissions through effective pick-up routes.https://trashmitter.com/https://www.facebook.com/Trashmitterhttps://www.instagram.com/trashmitter/https://www.linkedin.com/company/trashmitterhttps://twitter.com/trashmitteronehttps://www.tiktok.com/@trashmitter___For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsHave a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage!Thank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com Thank you for checking out our podcast! Head over to our website for all things UpCycle Canada!https://upcyclecanada.ca/

EPISODE 47 - Director of Operations for Earth Wise Architectural Salvage - Aaron Blanchard joins us from Seattle, WA on this episode of The UpCycle Canada Podcast!Aaron braves the Tacoma to Seattle commute daily to help salvage, merchandise, and keep things on track.RESPECT THE PAST - SUSTAIN THE FUTUREAs a demolition contractor, Kurt was in charge of demolishing houses and buildings.  While preparing for demolition, he'd walk through the buildings and notice all of the beautiful architectural pieces, hardware, and lighting that was going to be crunched with the house and sent to the landfill. He decided to strip these pieces from the homes and save them for future projects. He stored these items in his garage and held small sales.  As these sales became more frequent people started to call him looking for specific items. In 1991 Earthwise was officially born. We set up shop in the SoDo district of Seattle.  In July 2014 we opened our second location in East Tacoma at a vintage sawmill. It is at this location where we mill our vintage beams into all the re-milled lumber you can find at the stores. Earthwise opened our third location in Aberdeen WA in July 2018. We are excited to be offering our salvage services and reclaimed materials all along Western Washington.https://ewsalvage.com/___For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsHave a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage!Thank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com 

EPISODE 46 - Instead of tossing materials from her 1850's home reno into a bin and shipping it off to a landfill, Joce had an idea - a plan - to take unwanted reno materials and repurpose them into amazing creations that capture the history of the materials!Please join us in welcoming Joce Greenwood from The Salvage Life - here is bit about Joce and her business!Welcome to The Salvage Life.I'm Joce, a passionate woodworker, DIYer and lover of all things salvage. I grew up with a love of creating. My dad was a talented woodworker, my mother a beautiful folk artist. We spent family holidays on the road going 'antiquing' and although I swore I would have a modern home one day I now own a home built in 1856 that needs a lot of love and is full of repurposed furniture and re-loved items. I just love things that have history.About 5 years ago my husband signed me up for Carpentry 101 (thinking it was the cabinetry class I wanted). It turned out to be the best mistake because I loved it and the first thing I did was demo our sons' room...and that is when I found LATH. It was too beautiful to send to the landfill so we took it off board by board and stored it. In March 2019 I made a stylized union jack mosaic for my husband and I was hooked!I love the process of choosing the different wood tones and textures to create the patterns and working piece by piece until the design plan comes together. I love that it's salvaged wood with history that gets a new life.When I think about the progression of my wood art I am most proud of the connections that I have made through my custom work and the unique pieces that I have been trusted to create.I work part time as a furniture restyler at Mango Reclaimed and spend the rest of my time working on projects in our home and following my passion to create sustainable art as The Salvage Life.#thesalvagelife #lathart #reclaimedwood #findyourrepurpose #woodworker #DIYerhttps://www.instagram.com/thesalvagelife/https://wwWe don't have ads in our podcasts, but it doesn't mean that we don't like making them!Wilbur's Horses R Us is here for you!And don't forget - Don't squat with yer spurs on!Support the show

EPISODE 45 - Well I found Jen! Yep I did!  She is back to get caught up on what is happening around here in UpCycle Canada! We chat about our store, some of Jen's past favourite guests and who we are looking forward to having on our show! We are looking forward to our busy season of Fall and Winter - we are looking for help in our store!  If you a re looking for something to get you out of the house, if you find that you have some time on your hands, we are looking for volunteers to help us run the store and increase our available store hours!  Help us grow the store!  We are actively booking fall and winter vendor events so if you have or know of an event in Niagara we would love to particpate!Remember - you can leave us a voice message on our website! Click the microphone and share with us where you are listening to us from, your favourite episode or guest, ask a question, leave a voice review of the podcast - whatever you wish!https://upcyclecanada.ca/We don't have ads in our podcasts, but it doesn't mean that we don't like making them!Wilbur's Horses R Us is here for you!And don't forget - Don't squat with yer spurs on!Support the show

EPISODE 44 - Hey! thanks for dropping by for another episode!  We are thinking a lot about salvage lately and finding some incredible salvage focused creators on Instagram right now!  So inspiring!Unlike demolition, deconstruction requires finesse instead of shear force. Reusable items such as cabinets and flooring can lose their value if they are damaged during the salvage process. Here are some of the great creators and salvage experts that we have been in contact with! @backroadsreclamationJay SandersonEdmonton, Alberta.Quality reclaimed décor, wood and related handcrafted items.Keeping wood from the landfill or bonfire.__@Earthwise SalvageBuilding Material StoreSpecializing in salvaging & reclaiming historic building materials in the Puget Sound area!Check out our Seattle, Tacoma and Aberdeen locations!__@thesalvagelifeJoce Greenwood | Wood ArtistCreating unique pieces out of salvaged wood and finding my repurpose as a #woodartistCustom open for SeptemberShipping availableWhitby, ON Canada__My Earth | Sustainable Daily ChoicesHousehold supplies

EPISODE 43 - Hi guys!  We wanted to share another vendor from our store!  Hiske MacKay created a soy candle business that has grown in a very short time!  MacKay Candle Company has great products - focused on candles!  Hiske, her husband and 2 young children operate a farm here in Ontario Canada, and somehow finds the time to run a successful candle business on the side!We wanted to introduce you to Hiske, her family and her amazing candle business!Here are some of the MacKay Candle Reviews!Absolutely loved the crackling birch scent. I prefer more earthy scented candles to sweet, and this one is right up my alley. The candles are also gorgeous, and look great even when not lit. Will purchase again!Love love this candle scent!!! A different take on the traditional vanilla and the hint of raspberry is amazing!Candles smell delicious and customer service is fantastic!10% off for our listeners when you type in Podcast10 at checkout!Check out https://www.mackaycandlecompany.com/https://www.facebook.com/mackaycandlecompanyhttps://www.instagram.com/mackaycandlecompany/For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsThank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com We don't have ads in our podcasts, but it doesn't mean that we don't like making them!Wilbur's Horses R Us is here for you!And don't forget - Don't squat with yer spurs on!Support the show

We want to hear from YOU - Yes! YOU!  Podcasting can be sooo one sided - here is YOUR chance to be on our show - for FREE!!Our Ad-Free Podcast is designed for Authors and Readers just like YOU!So now let's hear your amazing voice on our podcast!Head over to our website and record your free message and we will put YOU into an upcoming episode!Share your favourite episode, suggest a guest, a topic for a future episode or leave a comment! Tell people who you are and where you are listening!  YOUR Voice on our show!If YOU have ever wanted to be on a podcast - here is your chance!  Try it today!!For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsThank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com We don't have ads in our podcasts, but it doesn't mean that we don't like making them!Wilbur's Horses R Us is here for you!And don't forget - Don't squat with yer spurs on!Support the show

EPISODE 42 - Welcome back to The UpCycle Canada Podcast!  Imagine if you would, what life would be like with less clutter, more organization and less waste!  Imagine a life with what you need, where you need it and nothing extra to clog up your home, clutter your life and weigh you down.  Are you looking to add more joy, rest and happiness to your life - sure you are, but do you have room for these great things to be added to your life?Before you go out and buy a bunch of storage boxes to put your stuff into, let's loom at the stuff itself and make a decision as to what we need to live and what we can live without!  If you need an organized life Rebekah is here for you!MEET REBEKAHRebekah holds a degree in fashion design from Parsons School of Design, and for many years worked as a graphic designer. Rebekah's passion for the environment and helping people improve their lives drove her to change careers and create Balagan Be Gone.  Balagan is Hebrew for "Chaos".Rebekah's straightforward approach to managing “stuff” and her no-nonsense ability to get to the heart of what is important combines with her people skills to help people get control of their lives through organization. By helping her clients streamline everything from clothing to papers to books and household goods, they have found that they get the most out of their possessions and stress less about managing it all. Her experience in moving her own household several times, in combination with her organization planning and doing has led her to specialize in working with clients who are facing a move, whether upsizing or downsizing. She has found that her skills extend to helping others with time management, as well.Rebekah uses her professional design skills to help her clients create organized and beautiful spaces for themselves and their families. In addition to eliminating “balagan” for her clients, her sense of style and function make the new “balagan-free” space one that everyone can enjoy.A native of Silver Spring, Maryland, Rebekah lives with her husband and three children in Israel.https://balaganbegone.com/For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsThank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com Support the show

EPISODE 41 - Another solo episode with Dave - Jen has left me completely unsupervised yet again so I thought I would dip into our mailbag, emails, DM's and comments and compile some of our more recent questions from listeners and followers on our social platforms!Jen will be back for the next episode! I PROMISE!!Hear more about what is going on in our UpCycled World, our vendors, podcast, guests and community.Thanks for your questions, comments and suggestions!  Our community is so amazing, we appreciate all of you! Yes, even the silent ones!Enjoy episode 41 - all the best from Dave, Jen and Paige!For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsThank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com We don't have ads in our podcasts, but it doesn't mean that we don't like making them!Wilbur's Horses R Us is here for you!And don't forget - Don't squat with yer spurs on!Support the show

EPISODE 40 - Today I sit down with Travis and Laura from Wood Pallet Treasures - a great interview with a family that is focused on building their business with the environment in mind!Turning Ordinary Into Extraordinary - We transform old pallets into beautiful things. All of our rustic pieces are made from upcycled materials.Giving wood a second chanceWe are a Midwest based company that designs and produces various handmade products from recycled materials.Caring for our environmentWith our environmental consciousness, a strong focus on recycling and up-cycling, Wood Pallet Treasures embraces sustainable design.Providing servicesWe have a love for people and our community. Through Wood Pallet Treasures we strive to make a difference within the life of both.We also talk about their sister business created by Laura and Michelle Wille - Project Wild RootedThis seems clear enough: When truly present in nature, we do use all our senses at the same time, which is the optimum state of learning.- Richard Louv author of Last Child in the Woods Our MissionWe want our community  to experience the remarkable world around us. We offer experiential learning, nature exploration and skill building opportunities, and we foster new connections through creative activities. Our mission at Project Wild Rooted is to create rich experiences, spark life-long learners and create tomorrow's innovators who have a deep appreciation for the natural world around them. Linkshttps://woodpallettreasure.com/https://www.projectwildrooted.com/For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsThank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com We don't have ads in our podcasts, but it doesn't mean that we don't like making them!Wilbur's Horses R Us is here for you!And don't forget - Don't squat with yer spurs on!Support the show

EPISODE 39 - what is the green needle?The Green Needle specializes in sustainable and eco-friendly sewing classes. Our motto is Reuse, Reduce, Repurpose and we apply that to our classes. We offer sewing classes and workshops - from beginner to advanced. Our teaching methods are based on a practical approach. From alteration, deconstruction, and restyling, the students learn about clothing construction, pattern drafting, tailoring methods, body types, principle and details of design, and textile.We give students the foundation needed to sew like professionals, while also teaching in an artistic way in order to create unique, timeless and sustainable fashion. After taking our courses, students will be able to repair, alter, restyle and  design clothes for themselves, family, friends, and potential customers.Ludmila (Lucy) PopovaMeet Ludmila, tailor, artisan, educator, and the founder of The Green Needle. With over 15 years of experience in designing, producing and altering apparel, Ludmila has found her true passion: teaching others how to recycle and repurpose their wardrobes! Ludmila has been certified in design and tailoring by the Professional Lyceum of Fashion in Tomsk, Russia. She also holds a Master's Degree in Education from the Tomsk State University. In 2005, Ludmila started SewLux - a custom clothing and alteration business in Ottawa. Since 2008, Lucy has been successfully  teaching sewing classes in Ottawa through Algonquin College, the OCDSB and Eco Equitable.In her classes, Ludmila uses a dynamic, hands-on teaching style to impact enthusiasm and inspiration for those waiting to gain the necessary hands-on experience and knowledge to develop their own unique styles, and turn fashion's leftovers into timeless creations. Lucy is an advocate for green fashion and the difference it can make in helping to sustain our planet!https://www.thegreenneedle.com/For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsThank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com Support the show

EPISODE 38 - In this episode we speak with James Howells - creator of ArtSpike64!  James stumbled into creating metal art. Now his works are recycling things you may throw away.  We saw James' story on the National news here in Canada and we had to reach out and connect!  James takes found and repurposed metal and creates great works of art from found materials!Hear the story as to how this all happened, the idea, the news story and how locals are now bringing to James materials for him to use and recreate with! James' feature on the local/national news here in CanadaThis Is BC: Man is making artistic treasures out of other people's trashJames' Instagram - ArtSpike64For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsThank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com We don't have ads in our podcasts, but it doesn't mean that we don't like making them!Wilbur's Horses R Us is here for you!And don't forget - Don't squat with yer spurs on!Support the show

EPISODE 37 - Today we speak with Matt Cuthbert from The Niagara Furniture Bank located in St. Catharines, Ontario CanadaOur MissionNiagara Furniture Bank collects gently used home furnishings in order to provide individuals and families in the Niagara Region with the beds, tables, chairs and other furnishings that turns a “shelter” into “home”.About NIAGARA FURNITURE BANKShelter is the first step. But often every resource is drained just paying first and last month's rent and utility deposits. It is very difficult to get up in the morning and look for work or go to school if you've been sleeping on the floor. Poverty is very isolating. But with a couch and coffee table and a lamp in the living room, children will invite their friends over to play. With a kitchen table and chairs a friend can be invited to share a meal and meaningful conversations may take place. A parent can cook a meal at home instead of going for fast food if there are pots and pans.We turn shelter into homes because no one deserves to sleep on the floor.***Some great recent articles about Matt and his team in our local papers -  - Furniture Bank stepped in to meet needs during pandemic- 'We need those champions in our community': Niagara Furniture Bank looking for heroes to help people sleep safelyhttps://niagarafurniturebank.com/For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsThank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com Support the show

EPISODE 36 - in this episode, we speak with Scott Anderson from Chop Value - Toronto East!  Chop Value collects used chopsticks from area restaurants and repurposes these "disposable" items and recreates amazing creations in the process!Chop Value is a urban harvest used chopsticks. Our resource is what others may view as waste - that means we don't take virgin materials from our environment. Every chopstick is perfect, slender, and defect-free, making them ideal to develop an innovative engineered material.  When designing products, our mindset has been circularity and longevity. This allows us to minimize our environmental impact while creating sustainable solutions engineered to last.We intend to make a differenceWe are completely transparent with our efforts to leave a climate positivefootprint throughout our entire process.Our hope is to help you make more conscious decisions by sharing how wesource our materials, how we process them, and what you can do with yourproducts' end of life. Join us in making the circular economy the new norm.Founder's note: Why I dream about chopsticks. Not too long ago, I tried to apply my wood engineering and stereotypical “German efficiency thinking” (not my quote) totackle the wood and construction waste in Vancouver, Canada. A seminar that presented the research results and potential industry know-how for value-added materials, unfortunately,did not resonate much with industry leaders. It was frustrating, but at the same time eye-opening.I realized that in order to prove sustainable business concepts that rely on under-utilized resource supply, there must be thought leaders who show its viability. It had to be interesting, something easy to comprehend, and something that elicits emotions towards the problem of linear economy and our vast amount of waste. I would need to develop a process that creates innovative, highly value-added, and appealing products from a relatable resource.And that is how Chop Value was born.Fast forward 10 million chopsticks - we have presented our Microfactory concept in more than 10 countries, with media covered in more than 35. For me, we've moved beyond proving that we have built a viable, carbon-negative manufacturing business out of discarded chopsticks, and now it's time to expand this concept globally.Our story resonates with people. We believe that we have the responsibility to educate, inspire, and set an example that resource efficiency thinking should simply be the norm.- Felix BöckChop Value - Toronto EastChop Value - main siteFor more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsThank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com We don't have ads in our podcasts, but it doesn't mean that we don't like making them!Wilbur's Horses R Us is here for you!And don't forget - Don't squat with yer spurs on!Support the show

Episode 35 - Fast and Slow FashionWhy Upcycled fashion?Reduce Carbon emissions, Greenhouse Effect, waste, water usage, and pollution.Increase personal style, local & independent business, slow fashion, shopping intentionally, and garment lifespan. Our Story.We are the alternative to fast fashion.Our Vision.Cultivating the upcycled fashion community.Our Mission.Promoting and raising awareness for upcycled fashion.Fast fashion is cheap, trendy clothing & accessories that relies on the exploitative business model of getting the newest styles to market as fast as possible so consumers can purchase them while they are still at the height of their popularity, then discard them after a few wears when the trend inevitably changes.Let's put overconsumption into perspective:The world now consumes about 80 billion new pieces of clothing every year (400% more than two decades ago).We buy 5x more clothing than our grandparents did.The fast fashion market is expected to grow 19% over the next 5 years.On average, each person in the US buys 35 lbs of clothes per year.https://www.reclypt.com/For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsThank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com Support the show

EPISODE 34 - When a side hustle takes off!Today we speak with John from Harmsen's Hockey - a side hustle that continues to grow, and grow and grow!  John took a love for hockey and turned it into a thriving upcycling business that he balances alongside a career that he truly loves!  John took some time between projects to talk side hustle growth, repurposing unwanted hockey gear, giving back to sports teams and where his side hustle has taken him in a fairly short period of time!WHAT WE DOAll Harmsen's Hockey items are hand made with recycled broken hockey sticks. By recycling broken hockey sticks the goal is to save a material that is not easily broken down from hitting the landfill. With Harmsen's Hockey you will receive a premium item that we guarantee will provide you with first line performance and fourth line grit. We take great pride in delivering the highest quality items you will never be disappointed with.Whether you are cleaning the grill before a big pre game meal or cracking a cold one after the game, these beauties are sure to make you the first star of the game (to your teammates at least, no guarantee these products will make you a better hockey player).Check out the unique items in John's online store - great gift ideas for your BBQ, car, home and so much more!LinksHarmsen's HockeyFor more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsThank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com Support the show

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 successful and profitable business!  You will fall in love with them - join Team Funky right here on The UpCycle Canada Podcast!Welcome To Funky Upbeat Designs!​We drum to a different beat and are doing things a little different over here! We are a proudly Canadian husband and wife team (Darren & Leigh) based in Markham, Ontario creating one of a kind furniture, upcycled instrument art and unique home and musical décor made from repurposed musical instruments, inspired by the love of drums.Funky Upbeat Designs started back in August 2018 and the idea came to us literally out of the blue. We purchased one drum kit, did several modifications, posted them to social media, asked opinions of family and friends and the response and feedback was unbelievable!   At that point, we knew we were on to something…Funky Upbeat Designs was born and has turned out to be more than we ever anticipated, in the best possible way! We are so grateful for your ongoing support and love for our local, family business.Each design created is completely transformed and repurposed by us in our workshop in Markham, Ontario. We take the utmost pride in every drum or guitar design we make from it's original, previously loved and often damaged and abused condition to completely transforming and repurposing it into a work of art. We aim to use reclaimed, upcycled and eco-friendly, Canadian made materials where possible in all of our designs. We are always adding to our product line, coming up with new, creative ideas and do not mass produce any of our pieces. Every design created is unique, high quality, handmade and one of a kind.We ship to Canada & USA and custom orders and designs are welcome- whether you are looking for a personalized gift, a one of a kind décor piece, a meaningful keepsake or even have old drums or a guitar to get rid of- we are always available, here to help and look forward to hearing from you.Cheers & One Love,Darren & LeighFunky Upbeat DesignsFor more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsThank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com We don't have ads in our podcasts, but it doesn't mean that we don't like making them!Wilbur's Horses R Us is here for you!And don't forget - Don't squat with yer spurs on!Support the show

EPISODE 32 - Welcome back to The UpCycle Canada Podcast!  Today we welcome Stan Rutherford to the show and discuss his post-retirement new passion - upcycling pianos!  Stan is a retired pilot and shifted his passion from the clouds to the landfill - diverting pianos, restoring some, repurposing many and keeping the beautiful memories alive long after the playable life of a piano!“Ladies and gentlemen, we have begun our descent into the podcast. Please turn on all portable electronic devices and un-stow them until we have arrived at the gate. In preparation for The UpCycle Canada Podcast, be certain your seat back is straight up and your seat belt is fastened. Please secure your carry-on items, stow your tray table, and pass any remaining service items and unwanted reading materials to the flight attendants. Thank you.”Stan Rutherford's Links:Stan's WebsiteInstagramFacebookAs mentioned in the podcast - please check out Anik and her amazing creations  at Do Re Mi Bracelets etc.For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsThank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com We don't have ads in our podcasts, but it doesn't mean that we don't like making them!Wilbur's Horses R Us is here for you!And don't forget - Don't squat with yer spurs on!Support the show

EPISODE 31 - Happy Earth Day!  Super thrilled to  share this episode with you!  We have the creator and host of the new Documentary Movie - Scrap.  Ten years in the making, 4 years of filming, travel, zoom calls and many hours of effort has resulted in a movie that brings to light the amazing salvaging, upcycling and restoration efforts to divert items from the landfill!  We sit down with the writer, director and producer - Stacey Tenenbaum and get some of the behind the scenes access to the process and the result of her movie!The Industrial Age left us with refuse too vast to bury and impossible to ignore. Earth's resources are finite, yet after serving their short-lived purpose, our cars, appliances and electronics takes centuries to decay. These rusting skeletal remains, especially machines that shaped the landscape and our ability to move within it, are valued objects for those willing to reclaim them. A South Dakota farmer transforms oxidized agricultural machinery into beautiful sculptures that reflect the natural world, while across the ocean, British phone booths are painstakingly restored to their former glory. Whether it be living in abandoned aircraft husks on Bangkok's outskirts or transforming freighter ships into architectural wonders, the human capacity to revitalize obsolete artifacts is inspiring. Beneath the rust and flaking paint of these sensitive vignettes is the scale of its subject matter. Soaring aerial images immerse us in post-apocalyptic landscapes that restore faith in a "waste not, want not" world. Alexander RogalskiScrap has partnered with CNIB's Phone It Forward program for their screenings and encourages audiences to donate eligible older cell phones at the theatre. The donated phones will be used to help provide a refurbished smartphone to someone who is blind or partially sighted. Donators will be issued a tax receipt.For More visitHot Docs PageOfficial Film SiteInstagramFacebookTwitterFor more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsThank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com Support the show

EPISODE 30 - Here is a taste of some of our past UpCycling Guests - we smile when we look back at the great guests we have had so far - SO MANY MORE TO COME!'A rising tide lifts all boats' is often attributed to John F Kennedy. The speech which introduced this phrase to many people was given by Kennedy in 1963.  As a community, we enjoy shining a spotlight on the amazing upcycling, repurposing and salvaging community!  There are amazing makers and creators with a passion for diverting useable materials from the landfill!Here are a few of our past guests!  Enjoy this look back!Paige - from UpCycle Canada Cecily Zeppetella from UpCycle4Change Pam from Maritime MooseMike and Tay Whiteside from the television series Salvage Dawgs - Black Dog Salvage Samantha Hulst - Junebird.ca Alex Morgan from EcoRate.eco John Lyon - The Hockey Stick Guy Gemma Smith - ReVive the TEE Anik from Do Re Mi Bracelets etc.Darren & Leigh from Funky Upbeat DesignsStan Rutherford - Pianos ReimaginedFor more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsThank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com Support the show

Episode 3 - The History of Earth Day Our planet is an amazing place, but it needs our help to thrive! That's why each year on April 22, more than a billion people celebrate Earth Day to protect the planet from things like pollution and deforestation. By taking part in activities like picking up litter and planting trees, we're making our world a happier, healthier place to live.The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970, when a United States senator from Wisconsin organized a national demonstration to raise awareness about environmental issues. Rallies took place across the country and, by the end of the year, the U.S. government had created the Environmental Protection Agency. By 1990, Earth Day was an event celebrated by more than 140 countries around the globe.You can celebrate and protect the planet at the same time. Check out these Earth Day ideas to help save the planet any time of year.BE A PLANET HERO!• In its lifetime, one reusable bag can prevent the use of 600 plastic bags.• Recycling one can of soda will save enough energy to power a tv for three hours.• Shutting down a computer when it's not in use cuts the energy consumption by 85 percent.• For every mile walked instead of driven, nearly one pound of pollution is kept out of the air.“There's a way to do it better — find it.” – Thomas Edisonhttps://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2022/For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsThank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com Support the show

Day 2 - Some ways to celebrate earth day with your kidsSince 1970, April 22nd marks the official celebration of Earth Day, a day to commemorate and reflect on the movement towards a greener, more sustainable future. This Earth Day, we're sharing some ways that you can take action to celebrate earth day in your neighborhood and in your home by making more sustainable choices and actions!  Take action this week!Be the example, show your family and your community that many small acts make a huge difference in our world!  “There's a way to do it better — find it.” – Thomas Edisonhttps://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2022/For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsThank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com Support the show

DAY 1 - Our Special Earth Day Week EpisodesThe theme for this years Earth Day Celebrations is "Invest in our planet"Think about what you can do differently to make this earth better than before!  The world's largest retailer is removing all plastic bags at the checkout on April 22 - this will catch some customers off guard, potentially leading to impatient customers, complaints, and inconveniences - when a step forward in reducing waste impacts your daily routine - how do you respond?  We will see right!“There's a way to do it better — find it.” – Thomas Edisonhttps://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2022/For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsThank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com Support the show

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...Do you want to hear YOUR VOICE on our podcast?  leave us an audible message on our Instagram messaging app and we will put you front and center in an upcoming podcast episode!  Who doesn't love the sound of their own voice!  We can't promise fame or fortune by appearing on our podcast, but we do pledge our undying appreciation for listening!  Send us a voice message today!! Do it!!Thanks for listening - more great interviews coming your way!For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsThank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com Support the show

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.I am a woman, an LGBTQ ally, the wife of a Metis man, a French Canadian and more!Core values for me in my business are respect, authenticity, inclusiveness and working in as eco-friendly a way as I can.I don't know if you're a musician like me, but one thing I know for sure is that you know a musician or two.Everyone knows a musician!!When you start to think about how many varieties of stringed instruments that exist in the world, you can only imagine the TONS of waste created in landfills when the broken and discarded strings are thrown away. That's where I saw an opportunity to do my part in helping Mother Nature, one string at a time.But as someone who likes to think outside the box, making the same boring thing, is not my style. I love making unique and creative designs. But if, like me, attention to detail is important to you, in my shop you will find a REFINED TAKE ON RECLAIMED.Do you have a guitar pick from your favourite musician? Do you have strings from your son, mother, partner, or husband's musical instrument? Do you have a special musician who passed away? I can create a keepsake item that is truly personal by using their strings or parts of their instrument. I will treat all the materials received, with extreme respect in the creation of this special item.Having the opportunity to hear the stories from my customers. Hearing about the music and the musicians who touched their lives is a true pleasure. Being able to honour those memories is a privilege.I would love to have the opportunity to work with you and to create something that helps connect you to the music and the memories that you cherish.You have questions or concerns about a purchase?You would like to talk to me about a possible custom order?You have something else that you would like to discuss?https://doremibraceletsetc.ca/For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsThank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com Support the show

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.  John started early in in hockey, he took his collection of used sticks and started his own business turning sticks into amazing one of a kind creations!John shares with us how his business started, connecting with UpCycle Canada as a vendor, the growing pains of running a side hustle in conjunction with his career, juggling family and life as a maker.  As John's side hustle continues to grow, he finds himself at an interesting point where he is growing to the point where he has had to turn down certain custom orders due to time etc.As we have come through a global pandemic, we have seen many employees in a 9 to 5 and career minded people investigate the possibility of creating a side hustle. John's journey will inspire you and motivate you to pursue your dream!https://www.instagram.com/thehockeystickguy/For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsThank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com Support the show

EPISODE 23On 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. Within a short amount of time, you'll have a handmade quilt to hold close, and memories to hold even closer!Hello everyone! My name is Gemma. I'm a mother of three, wife to a very supportive husband, south of England native who emigrated to Canada, and head designer behind RE-Vive the TEE.  I discovered my passion for sewing after having children and wanting to be able to stay home with them, while earning an income. So, for the past 10 years I have been creating special memory keepsake items for family and friends. The idea initially came as my children grew far too quick and I was having a hard time getting rid of their baby clothing. I started to think of how I could keep their baby clothes in a way that wouldn't take up unnecessary storage space, and I would get to enjoy and look at them often, reminiscing on the baby age. My first ever quilt was created from an assortment of my daughters clothing. After sharing a photo of it on Facebook,  I began to receive inquires from other moms who were interesting in preserving their children's clothing through a custom, handmade quilt.  Since then, I have created hundreds of baby quilts for clients across the globe! Fast forward to 2020, I received more and more inquiries and decided to create a simplified version of my jigsaw quilts; one that is affordable and symmetrical, created from equal size blocks in standard sizing. By doing this, we were able to provide a modernized version of our traditional quilts that are of the same quality.  We've also expanded our product line to include larger 16" squares, baby toddler 6" squares and a hybrid combination of 12" and 6" squares.From sports tees, to travel tees, concert shirts, and those from lost loved ones, I love sewing and helping individuals tell their stories with custom made quilts! My personal favourite quilt to make is the memorial quilts for loved ones who have passed because of the comfort these quilts brings for their families, which gives me my “why” and my  feeling of purpose behind RE-Vive the TEE.Our quilts are all constructed with the quality threads and backings, are super warm and extremely durable. Whether your purchasing your quilt for a personal gift or for a loved one, we guarantee you will absolutely adore it!So far, we have two full time members of staff lovingly creating your quilts from my home based studio in Calgary.  Very near future plans include expanding into a new larger manufacturing space where we can employ other makers to help produce these wonderful keepsakes.Ready to preserve your cherished memories? Or perhaps you are trying to think of a memorable gift for your son, daughter, mother or father?Don't let old t-shirts collect dust -  have them  made into a quilt that you can put on display and enjoy every day! Together, we can RE-Vive those TEE's into conversational pieces that invite  trips down memory lane.The best gifts ever  for Canadians from Vancouver and Calgary to Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Montreal, Ottawa, London, Toronto and beyond!https://www.revivethetee.ca/For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsSupport the show

EPISODE 22Dave 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!EcoRateMissionEmpower people to reduce consumer waste using actionable community-driven data.ProblemClimate change is one of the greatest challenges we face today. The irresponsible way we consume products leads to heaps of unnecessary waste. In addition to the environmental fallout, unsustainable habits often also lead to higher costs for consumers and businesses, and lower-quality products. Many people want to make environmentally sound decisions but lack the information and community support they need to do so.SolutionEcoRate puts the right information and research at people's fingertips so they can make environmentally informed decisions effortlessly. As this gradually guides more consumers to the most eco-friendly businesses it will incentivize the right behaviors, and support businesses that make sustainable decisions.CommunityWe are a community of people dedicated to improving the sustainability of our everyday choices. You are a part of this community and every search you do and review you submit is a step in the right direction and amplifies the impact of your actions. We're so grateful for your participation!How it WorksSo how does this all work? When you want to go to a cafe, search for it here and we'll show you how environmentally friendly your cafe options are. Our ratings are an estimate of how successful each cafe is at eliminating the use of unnecessary packaging and other material waste. While you're at the cafe, you can leave a review that we'll use to further refine the cafe's rating. Our reviews consist of a small set of specific questions about how your order was served and the general practices at the cafe. This gives our rating system an objective basis. You'll also have fun along the way, so join our community today!Ratings & ReviewsWe process reviews from our community to make an estimate of how eco-friendly cafes' consumer-facing practices are. For example, does a cafe primarily serve drinks in reusable mugs or disposable cups, and do they allow customers bring a thermos? To turn reviews into a rating out of 5, we apply estimates for the environmental cost of producing, cleaning, and disposing of heavily used items. We continually update our environmental cost model as new research becomes available.ImpactWe broadcast your reviews to the whole community, empowering you to have an impact well beyond making your own consumption sustainable. We'll know we succeeded together when the least environmentally responsible cafe chains realize that they need their sustainability-minded clientele, and improve their ways to get us back!App LinksEcoRate is available as iOS and Android apps, and also as a website. Here are all those links:iOS App:  EcoRate for iOS Android App:  EcoRate for Android Website:  ecorate.eco For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsThank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit Support the show

EPISODE 21An 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.caSamantha's story...If you're like me, a parent that is troubled by the amount short use and “disposable” toys on the market, then you are in the right place.  Children's toys and accessories can be quite expensive, especially given how quickly children develop physically and cognitively.  Families need more affordable, sustainable and local options than ever before when purchasing for their babies and children.  Upcycling textiles to make baby and children's toys and accessories gives people the option. Fabrics are also diverted from landfills, giving them a fresh lease on life. At the outset of the pandemic, I was at a loss regarding how to procure things needed to comfort a newborn baby, while also attempting to meet the demands of a developing toddler.  Then it dawned on me; I could use garments from around the house that have been outgrown and worn out!  Despite my postpartum challenges, I was motivated when I came up with the concept of crafting products out of upcycled textilesWe invite you to have a look around and discover what has been created! Be inspired!  Hear how Samantha battled through some pretty dark days, hear the joy in her heart as she shares her journey, finding her passion and how she makes a difference in this world upcycling materials from the landfill!  Samantha's products are gorgeous!  YOU WILL BE INSPIRED!  Interested in what she does?  Want to join forces or start your own business?  Learn from Samantha - a great episode awaits for you, right here - on The UpCycle Canada PodcastEpisode Links:https://www.junebird.ca/Email:  hello@junebird.caInstagram : Junebird.caFacebook: Junebird.caThis is the link to the pre-loved children's clothing store where I typically get my materials: www.lode.to This is the link to the business coach that I follow and have attended several bootcamps https://deirdretshien.com/This is the business coach's FB group.  She has tons of free content and typically has a live video every Tuesday. https://m.facebook.com/groups/theremarkableentrepreneurThis is the link to software, developed by Deidre, to help create captions and emails.  I subscribe to this software, and it is a great time saver for email newsletters and social media captions.  https://capsho.com/For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsThank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com Support the show

EPISODE 20We 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 inventory changes daily! They now have two warehouses located in Roanoke, Virginia. Discover architectural salvage, old house parts, custom upcycled designs, reproduction garden statuary, furniture paint, salvage inspired furniture, and décor in our main showroom. Curated regional artisans and vendors also add a constantly changing mix of new, vintage, and antique home décor. Shop for unique gifts, souvenirs, apparel, dog gear, and our expanded gourmet Market collection. Visit their nearby salvage warehouse for new arrivals and antique lumber. Explore outside for antique wrought iron, claw foot tubs, and amazing art inspiration! Don't see what you're looking for? Work with our custom design team to create your vision!Salvage Dawgs - TV Series:After eight years, 11 seasons and 143 episodes, the reality show with Roanoke roots, Salvage Dawgs, has come to an end.Mike Whiteside and Robert Kulp said Salvage Dawgs far exceeded their expectations, and the series lasted much longer than anyone expected.And while it might not have ended exactly as they would have planned, they say it was about time to wrap it up.“We've kind of figured out, now that we've stopped filming, that there's life after that,” Kulp said. “And it's working out pretty well.”“You know, it's okay with me,” Whiteside said, “because Robert's starting to get gray hair now. So I think that's a perfect catalyst for change.”But Black Dog Salvage isn't going anywhere, and the hosts of Salvage Dawgs will continue to interact with their audience through social media.“Do we have Salvage Dawgs the movie to look forward to?” we asked “Yeah, it'll be coming out on YouTube,” Whiteside joked. “Yeah Super 8,” Kulp said.Black Dog Salvage has reopened after a temporary closure after the pandemic hit, and like other small businesses, the owners are hoping their customers will return. The main location in Roanoke has high ceilings and more than 40,000 square feet, plenty of space for social-distancing.Check out The Black Dog Salvage Podcast where they relive past episodes, share stories behind the making of the show and invite great guests to the podcast - lots of laughs and fun for fans of the show!Links:Mike Whiteside - Black Dog SalvageTay Whiteside - Lift Arc StudiosBlack Dog Salvage Line of Furniture PaintFor more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/We don't have ads in our podcasts, but it doesn't mean that we don't like making them!Wilbur's Horses R Us is here for you!And don't forget - Don't squat with yer spurs on!Support the show

EPISODE 19Welcome 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. As Mayor, Walter brings a strategic focus and business-like approach to City Hall where he has focused on streamlining processes and building a culture of excellent customer service. Since becoming Mayor, the City has approved a new strategic plan and economic development strategy, stabilized tax rate increases and implemented long-term budgeting.With a background in business, Mayor Sendzik has been a strong advocate for local business and regularly meets with local businesses, employers and investors. Understanding transportation as key for business success and getting people to work, school and services, Mayor Sendzik has led in the transformation of inter-municipal transit from a pilot project to a permanent service that will connect all of Niagara's communities. He has helped bring private sector partners to community events and worked with the development community on a new housing action plan.In this interview we discuss how social media can connect government leaders with their community, how St. Catharines switched from weekly garbage collection to every other week collection, changing mindsets, landfill challenges and how upcycling can help to reduce waste in our communities!A great interview, we hope you enjoy it and it makes you think further about the role YOU play in helping our environment! Climate change begins with a change of mindset!Links:Mayor Walter SendzikThe Mayor's InstagramFor more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsThank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com Support the show

EPISODE 18Please welcome to the UpCycle Canada Podcast, our special guest, Pam Krieg and her business, Maritime Moose!Meet the makerPam (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.Pam has been crafting things out of discarded and unconventional materials for a very long time and she is so happy to continue on this journey with Maritime Moose! Pam loves making things with her hands above all else, but Pam also currently enjoys exploring hiking trails, canoeing, camping, and dancing in her kitchen.Pam shares the story behind her business, her creative process and the goals for her small business!  Go over to Maritime Moose on Instagram and follow along on her journey!Links:https://maritimemoose.ca/Maritime Moose - InstagramNew YouTube Channel in the works!  UpcycledPam -  head over, subscribe and prepare yourself for some great content to come!Thanks for listening!  EnjoyFor more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsThank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com Support the show

EPISODE 17In this episode of The UpCycle Canada Podcast we  spend some time speaking with an amazing person making a difference - Cecily Zeppetella from Upcycle4cChange!  Cecily, in her early 20's, has developed a passion for upcycling and then turned that passion into a volunteer led outreach in support of people in need of furniture.  Upcycle4Change runs in conjunction with The Niagara Furniture Bank - a wonderful local charity that believes that nobody should have to sleep on the floor!Upcycle4Change takes found and donated items and with the help of local volunteers, repairs, restores and refinishes furniture to assist families in our local area.  We discuss how this came to be, how volunteers make this happen, what her current supply needs are, how YOU can help and that if YOU wanted to do something similar in your community, Cecily is willing and able to guide you to make a change for others as well!We are inspired by a young person who has a passion for others! We are so thrilled to know and support her and help share her story right here on The UpCycle Canada Podcast.Find Cecily on Instagram @Upcyle4ChangeCheck out the great work done daily by The Niagara Furniture BankFor more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsThank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com Support the show