Podcasts about Upcycling

In this episode of Promo Insiders, Cheng of Redwood Classics Apparel (asi/81627) discusses the opportunities and challenges of upcycling in the promotional products industry.

Laurel Orley is the founder and CEO of Daily Crunch Snacks and a mission-driven entrepreneur with a background in advertising. After more than a decade building major brands like Dove at Unilever, she transitioned to launch her own company focused on health, flavor, and impact.Daily Crunch Snacks is a women-owned snack brand offering sprouted, air-dried almonds and other nut blends with bold, innovative flavors. Rooted in a family recipe and a mission to support mental health, the brand emphasizes clean ingredients, sustainability, and crave-worthy crunch.Laurel launched Daily Crunch with her aunt Diane, who developed the unique sprouting process after studying brain health in India.The brand debuted in March 2020—days before the COVID-19 shutdown—and adapted its launch strategy for a digital-first world.Daily Crunch has since expanded into 6,000+ stores and was named the 13th fastest-growing food and beverage company by Inc.Laurel is a board member of the Upcycled Food Association and a member of EY's Entrepreneurial Winning Women Class of 2024.The brand's mental health mission is personal: Laurel's cousin lost his life to bipolar disorder, inspiring her family to create The Support Network, which Daily Crunch supports financially and publicly.Laurel's experience on Dove's Real Beauty campaign taught her the power of mission-driven marketing and authenticity.The sprouting process transforms the texture of almonds, making them crisp and chip-like while improving digestibility.Product innovation stems from a blend of trend reports, consumer feedback, and Laurel's own flavor instincts—like turmeric & sea salt or Nashville Hot.Collaborations, like their Fly By Jing partnership, are a strategic focus for driving awareness and reaching new audiences.Upcycling ingredients—such as pickle ends from Cleveland Kitchen—helps reduce waste and differentiate flavor profiles.Daily Crunch doesn't lead with its mission, but invites consumers to discover its mental health advocacy as they dig deeper into the brand.  QUOTES “I wanted to launch a brand with a mission that I believed in. Our mission is actually mental health awareness.” (Laurel)“Soaking nuts removes phytic acid, an anti-nutrient, making them more bioavailable, easier to digest and more nutrient dense.” (Laurel)“The crunch is what gets people in. It's lighter, airier, crunchier. Honestly, it's like a chip.” (Laurel)“You're always going to have setbacks. My motto is always two steps forward, one step back.” (Laurel)“We had to throw out 20,000 pounds of almonds and I didn't have the right insurance for it. I almost threw in the towel.” (Laurel)“There's a fine balance between mental and physical health. It all ladders back up to brain health.” (Laurel)“When you see someone in the wild buying your product, it's the best feeling. I was hiding behind a pillar at the airport.” (Laurel)“The savory-sweet combo is really resonating right now. Our last two launches were savory, but you can definitely do both.” (Laurel)

Jumoke Olowookere's latest works are made from used vehicle tires painted in red, yellow and green. The creations join a collection of used plastic, cloth, wine corks, corn husks and other materials in what is called “Waste Museum” in Nigeria. Jumoke Olowookere的最新作品由用红色，黄色和绿色涂上的二手车轮胎制成。 这些作品在尼日利亚的“废物博物馆”中加入了二手塑料，布，葡萄酒软木塞，玉米壳和其他材料的集合。 Olowookere said the museum is the first of its kind in Africa. She is part of a growing number of Nigerians who are using waste material to make art and clothing. Their work calls attention to the damaging effects of waste on the environment. 奥洛克雷说，博物馆是非洲第一个同类博物馆。 她是越来越多的尼日利亚人的一部分，他们正在使用废物制作艺术品和服装。 他们的工作引起人们对废物对环境的破坏性影响的关注。 At the recent opening ceremony for the museum in Ibadan city, she said, “With the Waste Museum, we are showcasing the value of waste.” 在最近在伊巴丹市博物馆开幕式上，她说：“在废物博物馆中，我们正在展示废物的价值。” “We want people to see how waste can be turned into wealth. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that no waste goes into the landfill –– a zero-waste future is possible,” she added. 她补充说：“我们希望人们看到浪费如何变成财富。我们的最终目标是确保没有浪费进入垃圾填埋场 - 零浪费的未来是可能的。”Olowookere said she had the idea for a museum when she saw the amount of waste that came from her home. She started collecting the waste while reading up on how to reduce and recycle waste. Recycling is a process to make something new from something that has been used before. 奥洛克雷（Olowookere）说，当她看到家中的大量废物时，她有一个博物馆的想法。 她开始收集废物，同时阅读如何减少和回收浪费。 回收是一个从以前使用的东西中制作新事物的过程。 With support from the United States African Development Foundation, the Waste Museum was born.在美国非洲发展基金会的支持下，废物博物馆诞生了。 Olowookere said she collected waste material from people's homes for her works. And she also makes equipment for play areas for children at school, called playgrounds. Work from other artists is also shown at the museum. It includes furniture and housing material made from old car tires and jewelry produced from bottle tops. Olowookere说，她为自己的作品收集了人们家中的废物材料。 她还为学校的儿童游乐区制造了设备，称为游乐场。 博物馆还展示了其他艺术家的作品。 它包括由旧车轮胎制成的家具和住房材料，以及用瓶顶生产的珠宝。The “Waste Museum” also provides environmental education and helps women and youth from underserved communities with upcycling skills. Upcycling reuses waste material to create a new product. “废物博物馆”还提供了环境教育，并帮助来自服务不足社区的妇女和青年具有升级技能。 升级垃圾材料以创建新产品。Nigeria is Africa's biggest oil producer. Additionally, it has more than 200 million people. Plastic waste, like leftover bags, and food and drink containers, are commonly thrown into the streets and other public areas. Throwing waste into public areas and the environment is called littering. 尼日利亚是非洲最大的石油生产商。 此外，它拥有超过2亿人。 塑料废物，例如剩余的袋子，食物和饮料容器，通常被扔到街道和其他公共区域。 将浪费扔到公共区域，环境被称为乱扔垃圾。A lot of waste in Nigeria ends up in the waterways that lead into the Gulf of Guinea, an area in the Atlantic Ocean. That has led to concerns about the amount of plastic entering the sea. 尼日利亚的许多废物最终进入了通向大西洋地区几内亚湾的水道。 这引起了人们对进入大海的塑料量的担忧。 Olowookere told Reuters, "We have a long way to go to get to that sustainable world without waste. We need to get up and take responsibility for our waste. Stop littering the world with your waste.” 奥洛克雷（Olowookere）告诉路透社：“我们还有很长的路要走，而无需浪费。我们需要起床并为浪费承担责任。停止用浪费垃圾世界。”

A student entrepreneur saving 1,000kg of e-waste every year building his own gaming PCs was the winner of the Student Enterprise of the Year winning the senior category at the awards that took place in Mullingar. Jack Cannon, a senior student at Clonkeen College in Dun Laoghaire, built his first PC at the age of 11 with the help of his brother. He set up Cannon PC at part of the Local Enterprise Offices' Student Enterprise Programme and so far, has achieved sales of almost €40,000. Cannon builds upcycled high speed gaming PCs from old PCs being disposed of in office clear outs and for general sale online. Upcycling project wins student enterprise award There were also top awards handed out in the Intermediate and Junior categories. Suet & Song, a business set up by Michael O'Keeffe from St. Kieran's College in Kilkenny, creates high-quality, nutrient rich suet cakes for birds during the colder months and it took home the top prize in the Intermediate Category. In the Junior category a device that helps hikers and farmers cross electric fencing easily won the top award. Bumblebees is a business set up by Antonia O'Looney, Sophie Gilard, Guiliana Keane and Katelyn Murtagh from Drumshanbo Vocational School in Leitrim. Their WASP (Wire Anti Shock Protector) product is a device that enables people to push down the electric fence without receiving a shock, enabling them to cross safely. The inaugural Student Enterprise Programme Alumni Award was presented to Fenu Health. Set up by sisters Kate and Annie Madden for the Student Enterprise Programme in 2016, the company creates supplements for equine health and their customers include five royal families. The 23rd Student Enterprise Programme National Finals saw 85 businesses from across the country shortlisted in three main categories. The Local Enterprise Office initiative, supported by Enterprise Ireland and local authorities, commenced last September in secondary schools nationwide with over 30,000 students taking part this year. The event was hosted by broadcasters Rick O'Shea and Louise Cantillon and they were joined during the ceremony by Peter Burke, T.D. Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Employment as they announced the winners across the three main categories on the day. The initiative, funded by the Government of Ireland through Enterprise Ireland and delivered by the 31 Local Enterprise Offices in local authorities throughout the country, has seen over 450,000 take part in the programme since it began 23 years ago. Gareth Evans, Chair of the Local Enterprise Office's Enterprise Education Committee, said; "It's been another hugely successful year for the Student Enterprise Programme. Last year we had over 30,000 participants and we will hit that again this year. So, the appetite for student entrepreneurs is growing and that is no doubt down to seeing the amazing young entrepreneurs this country is producing. We've had some excellent winners here today and going on previous successes they will go on to do great things. A great example today was our Alumni Winner, Fenu Health, who are now an outstanding Irish business trading internationally. Today is just the start for these winners and finalists. The skills and lessons they have learned through the process will stand by them for life and we're excited to see where their businesses go from here and the new ones they start-up in the future." The National Final students, who competed across Junior, Intermediate and Senior categories were challenged with creating, setting up and running their own business, which must show sales of their service or product. The judging panel included business owners and representatives from enterprise agencies and associated bodies. The Student Enterprise Programme is open to students of all ages at secondary level, with three separate categories - Junior (1st year), Intermediate (2nd and 3rd year) and Senior (4th, 5th and 6th year, LVA, LCA and Youth Outreach). The Student Enterprise of the Y...

Ische Hengert - der Walliser Podcast   mim  Walter Schwery - www.buchbinderei-schwery.ch Print + Medien Verarbeiter   Losät - losät - losät.   Herzlich Willkommen zurück beim Walliser Podcast - Ische Hengert und was fär nä tollääää Hengert isch das xsi mim Walter. Nun wie bin ich eigentlich auf den Walter gekommen - gestossen ? Durch Mund - zu Mund Werbung und weil ich ja bei Tina Lötscher war. Die liebe Frau von Allerlei Oberwallis und ja mit Ihr und Ihrem Lebensabschnittspartner dem Julius vom Vorhangshop hatte ich ja auch schon einen tollen Hengert.   Sie wiederum erklärte mir dass auch ihr Label einheimisch gedruckt wurde und ja klar beim Walter. Bei wem? Walter kenne ich nicht. Na der Walter von der Buchbinderei Schwery in Brig und der macht allerhand. Dieser wiederum kennt ja auch den Designer der Etikette - den Sven Frachebourg von Vaid und ja so schliesst sich der Kreis.    Aber eben - der Walter der würde mir auch nur ein Buch drucken, und er druckt rechteckig, halbrund und dreieckige Bücher. Er druckt Diplomarbeiten, am liebsten dicke gut gefüllte mit viel Text gestaltete Diplomarbeiten und noch dickere Bewerbungsdossiers. Mit less is more kann er nichts anfangen? Wäre ja auch schlecht fürs Geschäft und darum freute er sich auch ja auf den DRUCK von meinem ersten BUCH. Mehr als 700 Seiten oder wie mein Freund Beat Anthamatten nun sagen wurde - more peppar - less paper und ja nu.    Übrigens das Krautfunding „Geldsammeln“ bitte bättiiii gib mär - last Calls for your Stutz -10 Days to go -  its a win weine win Situation - sie geben - ich gebe zurück und man investiert ja so bei einem Crouwdfunding nie ins Lehre, sicher können sie ihr Geld dem Fastenopfer spenden, oder eben einen Lotto Zettel damit ausfüllen - scho rächt ! Aber einen riesen Dank an alle welche mein Buch und Studio Projekt bis anhin schon unterstützt haben und welche noch dazukommen mögen.    Mit Walter diskutierte ich über Gott und den Frieden und er meint - er sei wohl ein kritischer Katholik und würde sich eher als Christ bezeichnen. Natürlich disktutierten wir auch über Verzettelung und wo sonst ist die Gefahr der Verzettelung grösser als in einem Atelier voller Papier und ? Weil der Walter druckt mit modernster Technik alles mögliche - auch Agenden, Kalendern, Wein und Menükarten und ja wo fängt man auf und wo hört man auf ? Hilft Disziplin? Banknoten kann er offiziell nicht drucken aber wer würde das in der Öffentlichkeit einfach zu geben. Ich bin überzeugt, dass das der Walter kann - aber eben.    Im RadioRottu  läuft gerade das Lied - Live is a Highway und da kommt mir gerade die Mundartversion von  Hans + Ruedi in den Sinn und ja ä mal bisch drauf und ä mal bisch drab - danach die Nachrichten - der Autobahnabschnitt Raron - Gampel wird wiederum gesperrt, ca 3 Monate und kaum ist dann mal jemand wie zb die Fahrenden auf der Walliser Autobahn - werden sie wieder nach Hause geschickt und ja das erinnert mich an die Satire mit den obdachlosen in Berlin doch nun zurück zu Walter. Walter und ja es überrascht, denn wer tag täglich so mit Papier und Büchern hat doch Abends dann wohl kaum mehr Lust auf ein gutes Buch ? Er schon und er malt aber auch gerne. Sein Buch Tipp : Die 1% Methode  - tönt spannend das Buch - das Geheimnis des Erfolgs = die 1% Methode = minimale Veränderung, maximale Wirkung - das Buch liefert das nötige Handwerkszeug, mit dem sie das Ziel erreichen. Erhältlich im ZAP in Brig.    Mit Walter diskutierte ich über die Zukunft des Papier, dem gedruckten Buch - Zeitungen um Kampf gegen die Digitalisierung und ja zwischendurch restauriert der Walter auch eine Bibel oder ein altes Kochbuch und was gibt es schöneres als ein Buch in der Hand und ein Glas Fendärboerg dazu.  Weg vom Handy, weg vom Tablet obwohl eben Umweltschutz und eben - less Paper. Recycelt Paper und wieso das gerade im Buchdruck nicht unbedingt gewünscht wird von den Kunden? Ja Umweltschutz = da werden alte Papierfetzen in kleinen Böcklein verwendet oder mit einer alten Holzpalette baute eine Kundin einen Zaun, damit der Hund nicht abhaut. UPCYCLING, toll.   Lesen gefährdet ihre Dummheit und ja eben, der welcher mit kennt - der kennt mich und der welcher eben nicht? Klar sind wir nett zu allen Kunden und wir haben ja die BESTEN, obwohl der eine oder andere nervt ja immer?  Ja und eben betreffend sozialem Engagement da engagiert er sich zum Beispiel bei Berg Buch Brig als Partner und hilft mit Rat und Tag beim Event mit - dieser Event so ca : November und ja eben betreffend den Terminen - 15.05. 2025 und das Studio Supersaxo in Naters wird offiziell eingeweiht so um 17.00 Uhr ? Aber max bis 18.15 Uhr weil danach ja noch Alphorn-Probe und da steht das grosse Fest vor der Tür doch dazu später mehr ?   Aber Walter, wie sieht es denn nun mit meinem Buch aus? Das Buch sollte ja am 25.05.20205 erscheinen, am Tag an welchem das Krautfunding endet? Und ja am gleichen Tag das Dekanatsfest in Grächen wo so diverse Chöre gemeinsam singen? Terminkollisionen? ICH ?    So ein Buchbinder welcher man heute liebevoll Print + Medien Verarbeiter nennt muss einiges können, auch so bisschen Zahlenmensch weil es muss ja offeriert und budgetiert werden, Steuern und Mwst und stellt euch mal vor so ein Buchbinder leidet an einer Papier - Allergie?   Gerade erhalte ich eine Freundschaftsanfrage von Beatrice Egli. Als nächstes wird sie mich fragen ob ich mit Ihr im Duett am nächsten Eurovsiosion Contest mitsinge? Vielleicht ja wegen der übermässigen Anhäufung von ungebrauchter Wolle macht das Lied mit dem Schwarznasen-Schwaf-Woll-Rollchragu Bikini durchaus Sinn? No Waste Please ! Oder vielleicht findet wir im Archiv von Nella Martinetti noch ein ungebrauchtes Lied?   Sorry, bin gerade abgeschweift, wir sind ja noch immer in der Buchbinderei Schwery und gerade gestern habe ich noch ein leckeres Wasabi Pesto gemacht, mega fein - und die Jungen vom Kinderdorf Leuk schenkten mir nach der Musik Session diverse Leckereien und da ein Glas eingemachte Zuchetti und Ananas in Curry und diese so über mein Rosé-Risotto und dann eben auch noch ein Löffel vom Wasabi Pesto und dazu ein sprudelnd feines Glas LA ROSée bei Cave Fin  Bec ? Auch ja und da wären wir beim Thema Lieblings Walliser Gericht und Walter : Raglett. Eben die Aussprache diverser Walliser Wörter sind in Brig und im Saas nicht immer gleich? Er liebt das Raclette mit Pfeffer - ein scharfer Purist der Walter !   Ach und ja auch über Musik wurde so diskutiert und wie kamen wir auf Eliane Amherd, das Frauenstimm Festival in Brig? Wie kamen wir auf Steiner und Madleina ? Ach ja weil ich den Termin verwechselte und ja eben Berg Buch Brig im Herbst und das Frauenstimmen Festival im Frühling und ja kann vorkommen. Terminkollision - ICH?   Wie weiter ? Der Supermärit in Aarbeg mit Cave Fin Bec Sion, Musik Workshops im Studio Supersaxo für die Gewerbeschüler:innen MitMänsch, Tag der offenen Weinkellereien - Ende Mai   und ja eben, dann das BUCH 25.05.2025 , dann Urlaub und OFFLINE ? Danach ? Fertig LUSCHTIG, der Blog geht OFFLINE und das Buch - Erzählkunst und Eigenart bei Gottfried Supersaxo wird im Garten Eden gelesen!  Mit Dir? Gemeinsam und numu Glasjii FENDäBOERG - getreu dem Motto - nie mehr allei Wii trichu !    Wichtige LINKS zum Blog   Crouwdfunding www.lokalhelden.ch/supersaxo   Walter Schwery www.buchbinderei-schwery.ch Tina Lötscher - GLUSCHTIG www.allerlei-oberwallis.ch Sven Frachbourg - DESIGN www.vaid.ch   Festivals   Frauenstimmen Festival Brig https://www.frauenstimmen.ch/ Berg Buch Brig https://www.bergbuchbrig.ch/   Musik   Eliane Amherd www.elianeperforms.com Steiner - Madleina https://www.steiner-madlaina.com/ best auf TV Noir - Youtube -    Vinotainment   Fendärboerg www,radiosupersaxo.net www.decanali.ch La Rosée - Sparkling www.finbec.ch   Food www.gottfriedsupersaxo.net/hornychef   Ach ja und er Horuschlittu ist noch erhältlich und betreffend der Anfrage , wegen ja ob man darauf auch Sitzen kann? Sitzplätze? Wie auf dem Bild gut ersichtlich sind vorne 6 Sitzplätze und hinten 9 Stehplätze und ja damit und ja eben Beatrice Egli, Telex, Fairkauf, die Walliser Autobahn, Events Events Events…… Mitte Juli und bitte dick in die Agenda eintragen    Events : 12-13 Juli 2025 in Saas-Fee Alphornfreunde Saas-Fee 25 Jahr Jubiläum + 40 Kantonales Alphorntreffen.    https://www.alphornfreunde-saas-fee.ch/25-jahr-jubiläum-40-kant-alphorntreffen-2025

In dieser Folge des ESG-Talk-Podcasts spricht Stella Ureta Dombrowsky mit Michael Pfeifer, dem Gründer von MOOT, über die Chancen und Herausforderungen der nachhaltigen Modeindustrie. Im Zentrum des Gesprächs steht die Kreislaufwirtschaft, insbesondere das Upcycling – also die kreative Wiederverwertung bereits vorhandener Materialien.   Michael Pfeifer betont, dass Nachhaltigkeit und Wirtschaftlichkeit kein Widerspruch sein müssen. Im Gegenteil: Die Modebranche steht vor einem Paradigmenwechsel – weg von Fast Fashion und dem linearen Geschäftsmodell, hin zu hochwertigen, langlebigen Produkten, die aus bestehenden Ressourcen entstehen.   Kernpunkte der Folge: Upcycling als kreativer und wirtschaftlich sinnvoller Ansatz Die Textilindustrie zählt zu den umweltschädlichsten Branchen weltweit Nur 1 % der Kleidung wird bisher recycelt – ein riesiges ungenutztes Potenzial Fast Fashion hat die Qualität der Textilien drastisch reduziert Die Zukunft der Mode liegt in lokaler Produktion, Materialbewusstsein und Kreislaufsystemen Unabhängigkeit von globalen Lieferketten durch lokale Ressourcen stärkt die Resilienz Nachhaltigkeit sollte Selbstverständlichkeit sein – ein Hygienefaktor, kein Alleinstellungsmerkmal Gute Produkte müssen nicht nur umweltfreundlich, sondern auch wettbewerbsfähig sein   Vision 2035: Upcycling ist zur Norm geworden, Mode wird lokal, verantwortungsvoll und mit einem neuen Qualitätsbewusstsein produziert. Nachhaltigkeit ist kein Marketinginstrument mehr, sondern gelebte Realität.   Takeaway für Hörer:innen: Nachhaltige Mode beginnt beim Umdenken – im Design, in der Produktion und beim Konsum. Wer auf Qualität und Ressourcenschonung setzt, tut nicht nur der Umwelt, sondern auch der Gesellschaft etwas Gutes.  

Upcycled Food: the Climate Solution Sitting in Your Trash with Emily Lafferty and Amanda OenbringWhat if the future of food isn't about creating more, but wasting less? In this episode of The Drip, we sit down with Amanda Oenbring, CEO of the Upcycled Food Association, and Emily Lafferty, Director of Supply Chain at Seven Sundays, a breakfast brand rewriting the rules of what ends up on your plate.Together, they're part of a movement turning food system “waste” into something far more valuable: a solution. We go deep on the science, the systems, and the surprising innovations behind upcycled ingredients. Think of it as ingredient alchemy: transforming by-products into breakfast, and inefficiencies into impact.In this episode, you'll hear about:What counts as “upcycled”? The big problem with food waste – and the greatest opportunities for innovationReal-world examples: from by-products to breakfast The challenges of processing upcycled foodsPractical ways to plug into the upcycled food revolutionJump to:(00:07) Upcycling 101: What it really means(00:54) Meet Emily Lafferty and Amanda Oenbring(03:42) What is upcycled food, exactly?(05:09) Food waste: The hidden giant(07:26) Upcycled ingredients in action(09:10) Tech hurdles and how to solve them(18:57) This episode's song recommendation.(19:34) This episode's mantra.Featured Artist and Song:Pyaar by TroyboiLinks mentioned in this episode:Amanda Oenbring on LinkedInEmily Lafferty on LinkedInUpcycled Food AssociationSeven SundaysThe Highwomen by Crowded Table, music was chosen by AmandaSunday Vibes by Masego, music was chosen by EmilyConnect with the showAQUALABZachary Cartwright, PhD

Many of us know Goodwill Industries International as a retailer that accepts and resells donated goods. What the average consumer may not know is that the nonprofit takes in over 5 billion pounds of goods each year — and not all of it can be resold. For those unwanted or unviable items, the organization can either look into recycling or upcycling, and with the help of AI, it's able to efficiently make that determination while also improving its process for sorting and allocating sellable goods for different retail channels. Additionally, Goodwill helps its workforce with career-development skills. Much of this training has been enhanced with AI. Tune in to this episode to hear directly from Goodwill CEO Steve Preston about how the organization is using technology to fulfill a mission that extends beyond the retail store. Read the episode transcript here. Guest bio: As president and CEO of Goodwill Industries International, Steven C. Preston leads a network of 153 local Goodwill organizations with a combined revenue of $8.2 billion. In addition to being a secondhand retail leader, Goodwill is a leading nonprofit provider of workforce training and development in North America. Positioning the organization at the forefront of workforce development has been a top focus for Preston since he joined Goodwill in 2019. He has also forged partnerships with organizations focused on sustainable practices in the secondhand retail marketplace and developed mission-focused marketing efforts to elevate the Goodwill brand. Previously, Preston served in numerous operational and financial leadership positions in both the public and private sectors. After heading the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Small Business Administration, he led successful turnarounds as the CEO of Oakleaf Global Holdings and Livingston International. He also served as the CFO of Waste Management and ServiceMaster. Me, Myself, and AI is a collaborative podcast from MIT Sloan Management Review and Boston Consulting Group and is hosted by Sam Ransbotham and Shervin Khodabandeh. Our engineer is David Lishansky, and the executive producer is Allison Ryder. Stay in touch with us by joining our LinkedIn group, AI for Leaders at mitsmr.com/AIforLeaders or by following Me, Myself, and AI on LinkedIn. We encourage you to rate and review our show. Your comments may be used in Me, Myself, and AI materials.

On today's show, we're chatting with Amanda Marcuson, the founder of BAG CRAP. Bag Crap is a vintage bag charm brand built on nostalgi and individuality Amanda is a longtime vintage collector, with a love of treasure hunting that grew over the years as she spent countless weekends at estate sales, thrift stores, and flea markets searching for quirky items.  She became a luxury handbag resale expert turned designer and charm curator. She uses vintage keychains and repurposed toys to transform nostalgic items into playful one-of-a-kind bag charms that celebrate sustainability.  Her business experienced the bag charm boom – she's been featured in several issues of VOGUE, GQ, and Nylon, and worn by style icons like Tracee Ellis Ross and Gabriella Karefa-Johnson. But Amanda feels in her heart that her one-of-a-kind bag charms, made from trinkets found all over the world, are more than just a trend item – we get into it all! It's a fun one, and I think you're really gonna love it –  so let's dive right in!  DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE: [5:43] How Amanda's obsession with vintage handbags really began. [9:21] Was Beanie Baby the first resale trend craze? [13:04] While at FIT and in her fashion internships, Amanda was always crafting and upcycling.  [17:33] She learned about authentication and running a small business while working in the luxury handbag resale industry, including at The RealReal and Heritage Auctions.  [24:24] When the bag charm started to take off.  [31:51] We're hungry for the little things that make us happy, even just a charm on your bag that communicates your individuality! EPISODE MENTIONS:  @bagcrap Bag Crap “Vintage-lovers on Louis Vuitton x Murakami” Miu Miu kicks off the bag charm boom Lori Hirshleifer After Hours by Kiara Cooper Don't Let Disco LET'S CONNECT: 

Vous avez sans doute remarqué que les œufs et les lapins en chocolat ont coûté un peu plus cher que d'habitude cette année. Les chocolats de Pâques ont augmenté de 14 % en moyenne d'après les relevés réalisés en supermarché par "Que Choisir" en mars 2025.Qu'est ce qui se cache derrière cette hausse des prix ? Doit-on s'attendre à une pénurie de chocolat dans les années à venir ? Pourra-t-on continuer à en manger sans que cela coûte un bras ?

Kristin Coots is the host of “Beer Budget Reno” on A & E and she joined us to talk:-Staying on budget-Weirdest thing found in a house during renovation-What is the biggest expense in reno-Upcycling furniture (moving it from one room to the next), "Use what you have and breathe new life into them!"-The one renovation trend she can't stand  To subscribe to The Pete McMurray Show Podcast just click here

In dieser Folge spreche ich mit Daniel, einem waschechten Handwerker, der einen einzigartigen Weg von der Medizintechnik zum nachhaltigen Sattlerhandwerk gefunden hat. Wir tauchen ein in seine spannende Lebensgeschichte, die ihn von Hamburg über Australien bis nach Leipzig geführt hat, und diskutieren, wie er sein Unternehmen, die INLAND Saddlery aufgebaut hat. Daniel teilt seine Erfahrungen und Einsichten über nachhaltige Materialien, insbesondere die Arbeit mit pflanzlich gegerbtem Leder, und erklärt, wie er durch Upcycling von alten Sätteln einzigartige Erinnerungsstücke schafft. Auch das Thema der Positionierung im Markt als Anbieter hochwertiger, nachhaltiger Produkte kommt zur Sprache, also hör' unbedingt rein.

Pour ce podcast 149, direction Roubaix pour parler d'upcycling.Hubert Motte est un jeune chef d'entreprise de 31 ans. Cet ingénieur, originaire de la région Lilloise, a eu une première expérience dans le domaine du développement de produits textiles dans le monde de l'équipement sportif. C'était chez Queshua la marque montagne de Decathlon . Après 3 années passées dans cette activité à Sallanches, Hubert a eu envie de créer sa propre entreprise, en y mettant un peu plus de valeur à ses yeux. "Le défi c'était vraiment de partir d'un déchet pour fabriquer un produit, plutôt que de toujours s'inscrire dans une surconsommation et une surproduction...", me dit Hubert. L'idée du jeune entrepreneur était aussi de créer de l'emploi dans sa région du nord, fortement impactée par la délocalisation des activités textiles et industrielles.Mission réussie, car après 8 ans d'activité, il y a aujourd'hui 8 salariés chez la Vie est Belt, 60000 pneus ont été recyclés et l'entreprise est installée sur 320M2 à Roubaix. Le upcycling n'est pas qu'un concept et on peut dire que ça roule fort pour Hubert Motte et que la vie est vraiment Belt pour sa marque.Infos sur le site de La Vie est BeltFacebook : https://www.facebook.com/lavieestbeltInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/la_vie_est_belt/Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Mein heutiger Gast ist Sascha Rieger ist seit über 20 Jahren selbstständig und hat definitiv keinen 08/15-Lebenslauf. Mit 17 eine Galerie eröffnet – gescheitert. Danach fast 10 Jahre Schulden, zwischenzeitlich obdachlos und trotzdem hat er nie aufgegeben. Heute ist Sascha als Webdesigner erfolgreich, designt und schweißt leidenschaftlich Upcycling-Möbel, und hat ganz nebenbei auch noch 3 Häuser mit seinen eigenen Händen gebaut. Ein inspirierendes Gespräch über's Hinfallen, Aufstehen – und was passiert, wenn man einfach weitermacht. Nachrichten gerne an: deeptalk@mic-rider.com Website: https://www.mic-rider.com/ Host und Redaktion: Patrick Messe (https://www.patrickmesse.at/) Zu Gast: Sascha Rieger (webdesign: https://www.sascharieger.at/ und Möbel: https://www.lordrieger.com/) Bild: Charly Glawischnig (https://www.charlyglawischnig.com/) Ton: Lukas Wurm (https://lukaswurm.com/) Produktion: Mic Rider (https://www.mic-rider.com/)

Dr. Liz Sloan, who has kept a close eye on functional food and beverage trends for decades, shares her take on what's ahead for this market in the year ahead. Dr. Lara Ramdin, widely known as the Upcycling Queen, talks to Omnivore about how upcycling not only reduces food waste but also offers a chance … Continue reading EP 57: The Hottest Trends in Functional Foods, Upbeat About Upcycling, Welcome Gen Z →

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Dars Juson is Co-Founder & Creative Director at REPAMANA.REPAMANA is a circular social enterprise based in Quezon City, Philippines, dedicated to repurposing discarded hotel textiles into a variety of products, including ready-to-wear garments and renewed hotel amenities. Founded by creative entrepreneur Darius "Dars" Jireh Juson, along with collaborators Allesandra Gutierrez and Earl Marquez, the initiative addresses the significant environmental impact of textile waste, particularly from the hospitality industry. The brand's name, REPAMANA, reflects its mission: "RE" signifies repurposing, while "PAMANA" is the Filipino word for inheritance, symbolizing the transformation of discarded materials into valuable items that can be cherished across generations. Their debut collection, "Chapter 0: Origins," features elevated pambahay (loungewear) crafted from upcycled hotel bedsheets, emphasizing longevity, versatility, and functionality.This episode is recorded live at Benilde HIFI in Manila.IN THIS EPISODE | 00:46 Ano ang REPAMANA? | 02:56 What problem is being solved? | 08:02 What solution is being provided? | 27:07 What are stories behind the startup? | 45:26 What is the vision? | 51:32 How can listeners find more information?REPAMANA | Facebook | Fund the ProjectBENILDE HIFI | Website | FacebookTHIS EPISODE IS CO-PRODUCED BY:SPROUT SOLUTIONS | Website: https://sprout.ph | Sprout Payroll Starter: https://bit.ly/SproutPayrollStarterAPEIRON | Website: https://apeirongrp.com | Facebook: https://facebook.com/apeirongrpTWALA | Website: https://twala.io | Facebook: https://facebook.com/twalaioSYMPH | Website: https://symph.co | Facebook: https://facebook.com/SymphCoMAROON STUDIOS | Website: https://maroonstudios.com | Facebook: https://facebook.com/maroonstudiosincAIMHI | Website: https://aimhi.ai | Facebook: https://facebook.com/aimhiconstructionCHECK OUT OUR PARTNERS | Ask Lex PH Academy: https://asklexph.com (5% discount on e-learning courses! Code: ALPHAXSUP) | Founders Launchpad: https://founderslaunchpad.vc | CloudCFO: https://cloudcfo.ph (Free financial assessment, process onboarding, and 6-month QuickBooks subscription! Mention: Start Up Podcast PH) | Cloverly.tech: https://cloverly.tech | BuddyBetes: https://buddybetes.com | HKB Digital Services: https://contakt-ph.com (10% discount on RFID Business Cards! Code: CONTAKTXSUP) | Hyperstacks: https://hyperstacksinc.com | OneCFO: https://onecfoph.co (10% discount on CFO services! Code: ONECFOXSUP) | UNAWA: https://unawa.asia | SkoolTek: https://skooltek.co | Better Support: https://bettersupport.io (Referral fee for anyone who can bring in new BPO clients!) | Britana: https://britanaerp.com | Wunderbrand: https://wunderbrand.com | Fail Coach: https://fail.coach | Drive Manila: https://facebook.com/drivemanilaph | EastPoint Business Outsourcing Services: https://facebook.com/eastpointoutsourcing | Doon: https://doon.ph | Hier Business Solutions: https://hierpayroll.com | DVCode Technologies: https://dvcode.tech | Mata Technologies: https://mata.ph | LookingFour Buy & Sell Online: https://lookingfour.com | NutriCoach: https://nutricoach.com | Uplift Code Camp: https://upliftcodecamp.com (5% discount on bootcamps and courses! Code: UPLIFTSTARTUPPH) | Digest PH: https://digest.ph (10% discount on legal services! Code: DIGESTXSUP)START UP PODCAST PH | YouTube: https://youtube.com/startuppodcastph | Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BObuPvMfoZzdlJeb1XXVa | Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-up-podcast/id1576462394 | Facebook: https://facebook.com/startuppodcastph | Patreon: https://patreon.com/StartUpPodcastPH | Website: https://phstartup.onlineThis episode is edited by the team at: https://tasharivera.com

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Beth Amodio is President/CEO of One Warm Coat, the organization on a mission to provide free coats to children and adults in need while promoting volunteerism and environmental sustainability. One Warm Coat is all about community: they create awareness of the vital need, this awareness brings volunteers, coat donations and monetary donations, they then pass the donations to nonprofit partners across the United States, who serve communities in need. Every year, this incredible platform helps deliver over half a million jackets and coats right into the hands of people who need them most. We talk the good of coat drives, how if we see it we can make it so, and yes, Wheel of Fortune. Yep. You read that right. Come on now, admit it, you've got a coat or two in your own closet you haven't worn in how long now? Are you ready to pay it forward and make someone in your own community a little warmer, a little safer today? ___________________________________ Steve is busy at work on the third book in his cozy mystery series, THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES. Grab the first two and get caught up: Book 1: DROWN TOWN Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk & Book 2: MURDER UNMASKED Amazon: https://shorturl.at/fDR47 Barnes & Noble: https://shorturl.at/3ccTy

For years the food tech space has been rife with companies eager to replace familiar standbys– from protein to sweeteners to colorings– with cheaper, more healthful, or more climate friendly alternatives. There have certainly been a few successes, but there have also been some big and spectacular failures. Whether we're emerging from the dust of the most recent bust or have a ways to go still, we're actively watching the space to see what founders and investors alike are learning from the frothy boom cycle with its incredible stats and promises, and from what came after. To understand a bit more about how this food tech ingredient space is changing, from products and go-to market to business models and financing, we're joined this week by Jake Berber, Co-Founder and CEO of Prefer. For more information and resources, visit our website. The information in this post is not investment advice or a recommendation to invest. It is general information only and does not take into account your investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making an investment decision you should seek financial advice from a professional financial adviser. Whilst we believe the information is correct, we provide no warranty of accuracy, reliability or completeness.

Marianne Heaphy, thrifter and upcycler

Episode 41 : Peut-on vraiment voyager de façon responsable ?Dans cet épisode, Delphine explore le voyage responsable. Entre dilemmes familiaux, chiffres clés sur l'impact du tourisme et solutions concrètes pour voyager autrement, découvrez comment limiter votre empreinte carbone tout en continuant à voyager.✅ Au programme de cet épisode de L'autruche et le colibri :Le dilemme du voyageurLes chiffres clés du tourisme et de son impact environnemental Compenser ses émissions de CO2, bonne ou mauvaise idée ?Qu'est ce que le tourisme responsable ?Quels modes de transport durable privilégier ?

When you see a piece of antique furniture out in the wild - what are the signs that it could be a good fit in your home after a bit of love?This week's Home Squad is all about spotting those gems, and upcycling!Joining Andrea to discuss is Jenny Sheehan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year' & Roisin Lafferty, Founder & Creative Director of Roisin Lafferty Design House.

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calls for the last half hour anyway my new um project if you like or thing F the thing with being a recycler right you're always finding new things and new possibilities and new ideas inspiring ideas things that you can use and the other day I was out and about um with my brother we go on these Adventures on Thursdays right and I'd come across a shop that sold fossils and minerals um Rocks Crystals all that sort of thing um snails uh water snail casings and just um absolutely fantastic and I got really excited by them all um and my brother is a photographer stock photographer and there was some Driftwood there it was quite pricey some lovely Driftwood um anyway I was thinking about this Driftwood and I was thinking about how there's so much of it here where I live and thinking that's quite a cool resource isn't it I could sort of forage can you forage for something you can't eat or does foraging mean eating I'm not sure stuff you can eat but I can certainly acquire um bits of wood that I mean and sticks sticks interesting sticks and I really like this idea of sculpting playing creating art from stuff that I found the found object I do it with music I do it with my artworks now I've just done I've just released a load of artworks actually on blink friction which are um graffiti stencils on a a Victorian Bible that was very broken so it couldn't be sold on it was inappropriate for selling but it was fine for recycling as most things are so so much you can do with with recycled materials there really is and it really adds a curiousness and an interest I think to the finished product so really pleased actually with I sold one as well which is really good so if you pop over to eBay and maybe if you search blink friction I don't know I'm not sure if that will come up but if you go to my websites you you'll be able to see all of the wonderful wonderful artworks and fashion that I'm now forging ahead with but I've got so much uh Ro so many raw materials i' I've spent the last month sourcing Bargains on eBay of job lots of things like Army Surplus stuff um patches and old Levis old denim denim's wonderful absolutely wonderful thing to recycle it it's just perfect because barring things like glue if you get glue on denim is no good you won't get that off I don't I think certain glues will never come off anything look like a sort of Evo stick you know that's slightly yellow and it was horrific you there is nothing you can do with glue damaged Fabrics that I have discovered okay you may know differently tell me go to the blog and write me a message go to my Facebook or something so um I've put all this stuff in the cupboard but I did realize that the this it's kind of it makes me feel unsanitary Because unless they've been washed so everything that comes in needs to be washed but you know there's still this sort of idea that it's been around a bit and it's not you know it's not your brand spanking new Vivian Westwood that you just bought in Bond Street or something to you see what I mean it's it hasn't got quite got that same um ring to it or sense about it and of course this it's a sense that I love I love the sense the idea of buying an old Victorian Bible page that has been graffitied um and then you know mounting it in an expensive 3D frame or something really classy really Chic that I think is the perfect mix I do think if you buy a bit of artwork that's recycled you have to think very long and hard about how you're going to display it to make it make sure it's no longer a a Castaway and it doesn't feel like a cast away it doesn't feel like you know if you put it in a a 2bit frame that you know that's got scratches on it and um or a mass-produced plastic frame for example that really you didn't think too much about perhaps if you don't mount it that's always a giveaway should always mount an original artwork so you know these there are ways of making recycled art look really top-notch but you do have to think about it a bit anyway back to the Driftwood so um I was thinking about Driftwood a lot because I was minded of a a frame that I made for a friend very very large drift wood frame and I had to keep going out and sourcing this Driftwood and drying it out and then gluing it onto the mirror and she she said she absolutely loved it I don't know if it was a lie or not I always felt it was but uh in later years I confronted her about it and she promised me that it was absolutely wonderful and she loved it I still don't know if that's actually true so but let Let's Pretend shall we that she thought it was absolutely F she very classy lady as well um so yeah um I was Googling yesterday basically I was Googling how can I be a millionaire with Recycling and I was hoping for some inspiration um but the inspiration that came were well the fact finding Mission the stats proved that the most lucrative of all reclaim is metal so scrap metal that's where the the do is guys scrap metal so you know there are you can be a millionaire but you need a probably a string of scrap metal yards um it's interesting isn't it how something so tangled and dirty could create money I I did find that interesting um there's no way I'm going to do that there's no way I'm going to go out in the middle of the night and rob derel houses of their lead and you know other scraps or buy up old knacked washing machines and sell them for scrap that's just not going to happen um that's not quite what they do though is it I don't know how does scrap what what happens to scrap metal when it's taken into the the yard what happens after that I'm not I'm not 100% sure um I know you can go to a scrap yard and buy bits and in fact my godfather was being really annoying the other day he was saying oh you can go when your em is uh up and they tell you what's wrong you can go and get the pieces that you need secondhand from from scrapyards and my mom and I were like no we're not going to do that and he say no it's very easy just go along and and he would not bloody shut up about it and we were like f off can you imagine well you I don't know if you can but my mother and I a 60 and an 80y old teetering into a scrap metal yard a an old car dumped car place looking for old brake pads so say oh yeah we'll have those I mean do they even get them out for you they probably do actually don't they but no it's not going to happen I mean I I couldn't possibly I've got a bright yellow coat that I'm wearing at the moment um Stella McCartney and there's no way I'd walk in there I'd get dirty I could I'd get dirty just looking at it do you know what I mean this is how I feel about all these reclaimed Levis that I've got slightly Mucky so I've I've found a home for all this stuff that's going to last me two years before I upcycle everything it might even last me 5 years you know but I'm going to make a point of you know trying to create one thing a week for for the clothing cuz blink friction clothing is close to my my heart anyway um so scrap metal was out but then I thought well what natural resources are here you know in my locality and there actually loads lots of fossils and um minerals and and rocks and certain interesting finds that you can you know you scour around this guy at this shop the other day told me that because the the solent between the aisle of white and uh gosport is the it used to be before it was water logged it used to be forest and it and inhabited with people and there are parts of the area this chap told me that you can go to When the tide is out and you can see the old tree stumps you can actually see them because the water's darker or some something he said so I'm absolutely without a Shadow of Doubt want to go there next Thursday I'm really Keen to try that out um but also the Driftwood so I I found some recycled Driftwood models things that people had made with the Driftwood and they excited me greatly people are making Thrones for your garden out of Driftwood fantastic um thousands of pounds and I thought wow that's really adding a lot of value I mean I I'm not much of a carpenter it would be difficult for me to make from scratch something like that but it wouldn't be difficult to get the chair and then to adhes is that a word adhere God I'm visualizing here that the throne that I would make it wouldn't be beyond my cap capabilities to to you know glue basically glue bits of Driftwood all over the chair and create something other something up upcycled something rather fantastic and I'm I'm really Keen to give it a go I over the moon that I found something that that's kind of fidly fiddly and therapeutic but different to Denim because the denims I'm kind of bored of the denim now um so the other thing is you can just get bits of Driftwood and bits of drift Driftwood once they're dried out they they're either soft or hardwood you can tell by pting your nail in and Crafters love them Crafters love Driftwood so the more unusual the shape or I'll tell you who uses Driftwood t

Homegrown businesses in Africa are developing a new industry to tackle the environmental damage created by fast fashion. Upcycling, where poor-quality, discarded clothes are made into desirable products, is becoming more widespread in countries like Kenya, supported by the social enterprise group Africa Collect Textiles. Here workers are earning an income and forging a sustainable industry. African countries like Kenya often bear the brunt of fast fashion waste. The group Clean Up Kenya says the country imports around 200,000 tons of used textiles each year. Africa Collect Textiles (ACT), which operates in Nigeria as well as Kenya, says the problem is that many developing countries lack the infrastructure to dispose of textile waste in an environmentally friendly way. ACT focuses on processing textile waste. It's set up collection bins in high-traffic areas like malls and universities where people can easily dispose of old clothes. These are collected, and in the workshop, they're sorted according to their quality and wearability. ACT's Natalie Naina says, "Since our goal is to extend fabric life, we have created a reseller program outside Nairobi where these clothes can still go ahead in circularity by vendors who would want cheaper options of bales (referring to bundles of clothes) rather than the more expensive ones in Gikomba (one of Kenya's largest clothes markets). Then for our non-wearables, we have repurposed them through upcycling. Upcycling involves getting a cloth that is worn out and then transforming it into a better product where it can survive for longer." Naina says even donated clothes often end up in landfills and that's what the organization is trying to avoid. On its website, Africa Collect Textiles claims that since it was set up in 2020 it has collected nearly 200,000 kilograms of clothes, saved 1,200 tons of carbon and created 200 jobs for local people. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

Dans cet épisode bonus, Delphine raconte la fable “L'autruche et le colibri” qui image l'esprit du podcast du même nom. Ce conte moderne est écrit par Delphine. Il met en scène deux oiseaux aux symboles forts, sur le thème de l'écologie :L'autruche, à tort ou à raison, incarne la peur de regarder la réalité en face : "Cesse de faire l'autruche ! Regarde la réalité en face !.” Le colibri est le héros de la légende amérindienne. Il est devenu le symbole de l'action écologique, celui qui fait sa part quand tous les autres abandonnent.Un court récit engagé pour la planète aux (faux) airs de La Fontaine qui sensibilise à prendre soin de la nature et à ouvrir les yeux sur la situation environnementale. Cette fable parlera à tous, aux adultes comme aux enfants !Abonnez-vous sur votre plateforme préférée pour ne rater aucun épisode. Si un épisode vous a été utile, n'hésitez pas à le partager auprès du plus grand nombre. Si chacun y met du sien, on y arrivera bien !Si vous appréciez cette initiative et que vous souhaitez l'encourager, laisser une note 5 étoiles sur Apple podcast ou Spotify et, en commentaires, n'hésitez pas à me suggérer un thème qui vous intéresse ! Grâce à vous, L'autruche et le colibri pourra atteindre de nouveaux auditeurs ! Merci à vous.Suivre L'autruche et le colibri entre chaque épisode :https://www.instagram.com/lautruche_et_lecolibri/Voix & montage : DelphineTexte de DelphineMusique : LemonMusicStudio Sun Bunny

Repurposing & Upcycling for Preppers | Episode 351 In a world where waste is abundant and resources can be scarce, learning how to repurpose and upcycle everyday items is a vital skill for preppers. Not only does it save money, but it also enhances self-sufficiency and sustainability. In this episode, we'll explore creative ways to repurpose common household items for survival, homesteading, and emergency preparedness. Why Repurposing Matters Repurposing isn't just about saving money—it's about making the most of what you have and reducing waste. In a survival scenario, the ability to adapt and innovate using limited resources can mean the difference between comfort and hardship. By upcycling, you give new life to old materials while keeping them out of landfills. Household Items with New Uses Glass Jars – Use them for food storage, DIY oil lamps, or fermenting vegetables. Plastic Bottles – Turn them into water filters, seed starters, or emergency water storage. Tin Cans – Create camp stoves, candle holders, or small storage containers. Old Clothes & Fabric – Repurpose for insulation, rags, or even patching gear. DIY Fire Starters Creating homemade fire starters is easy and ensures you always have a reliable way to make fire. Some simple and effective methods include: Dryer lint and wax-stuffed egg cartons Cotton balls soaked in petroleum jelly Sawdust mixed with melted wax Upcycled Water Storage & Filtration Instead of throwing away old food-grade containers, repurpose them into emergency water storage. Use 2-liter soda bottles for water purification systems or build a rainwater collection system using barrels. Homemade Tools & Gear Preppers are known for their ingenuity. With some creativity, you can make survival tools from scrap materials: Paracord belts – Woven belts or bracelets for emergency cordage. DIY fishing kit – Use soda can tabs as fishing hooks. Homemade knives – Repurpose old saw blades into knives or tools. Garden & Compost Hacks Gardening is a cornerstone of self-sufficiency, and repurposing materials can make it even more cost-effective: Turn plastic tubs into self-watering planters. Use eggshells and coffee grounds as natural fertilizers. Convert old tires into raised garden beds. Repurposing Old Electronics Even broken electronics have valuable parts: Salvage batteries and wiring for DIY solar setups. Turn an old car alternator into a small wind turbine. Use old laptops for emergency communication setups. Creative DIY Lighting If the grid goes down, lighting is essential. Some creative upcycling ideas include: Mason jar solar lights. Oil lamps using cooking oil and a wick. Repurposing broken flashlights into LED lanterns. Final Thoughts Repurposing and upcycling is more than just a frugal practice—it's a mindset that helps preppers stay resilient and resourceful. With a little creativity, everyday items can serve multiple purposes, ensuring that nothing goes to waste. Tune in to Episode 351 for a deep dive into these DIY survival skills!

Our new episode features Heather Jiang MBA '16, founder of Allegorie, a small-batch accessory company that turns discarded fruits into beautiful wallets, bags and backpacks. The bags reduce food waste and greenhouse gas emissions and are designed and created in New York City's garment district.

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Dive into the ultimate retro vibes! Host Maggie Scivicque (@PodcastWithMaggie) chats with Natasha Raé (@vintageearthllc) about all things ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘90s on this episode of the Get Thrifty Podcast. Tune in now for the best vintage inspo!    SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS: Thrifting tutorials. Reselling on Poshmark, Depop, Mercari, and eBay! Celebrating a ‘60s,‘70s, and ‘90s aesthetic. Upcycling and Breathing new life into discarded pieces and helping the planet. Her message: How our “throw away” society should slow down!  Her thrifting playlist.

Vous avez sûrement déjà entendu parler du bilan carbone, mais concrètement, pourquoi est-ce important ? A quoi ça sert et comment s'y prendre ? Faire son bilan carbone, c'est ouvrir les yeux et avancer vers un mode de vie plus respectueux de la planète !Pour faire son bilan carbone, laissez vous guider par Nos gestes climat Si vous appréciez cette initiative et que vous souhaitez l'encourager, abonnez-vous sur votre plateforme d'écoute préférée ! Vous pouvez également me laisser une note sur Apple podcast et, en commentaires, n'hésitez pas à me suggérer un thème qui vous intéresse ! Grâce à vous, L'autruche et le colibri pourra atteindre de nouveaux auditeurs ! Merci à vous.Suivre L'autruche et le colibri entre chaque épisode :https://www.instagram.com/lautruche_et_lecolibri/Voix & montage : DelphineMusique : LemonMusicStudio Sun BunnyBruitage : Sonothèque

In this episode of Leather Shop, we sit down with Sarah Roe, founder and artisan behind Stitch & Roe, a brand dedicated to transforming vintage baseball mitts into bespoke leather goods. Sarah shares her journey of upcycling cherished mitts into wallets, keychains, and more, preserving the memories embedded in each piece. We explore the meticulous craftsmanship involved, the sentimental value of repurposing family heirlooms, and the challenges of working with diverse leather qualities. Whether you're a leathercraft enthusiast or someone who treasures family history, this episode offers a heartfelt look into creating timeless pieces that carry personal stories forward.Support us on PatreonWebsiteInstagramThis episode is sponsored by Bow the Maker

Upcycle: “The act of taking something no longer useful to you and giving it a second life and new function so that the finished product becomes more practical, valuable, and beautiful than it was.”  Like turning wooden pallets into patio furniture, leaving a boring job for a new challenge, or saving your kitchen scraps to make beautiful compost. Have you upcycled a relationship lately? What needs to be upcycled in your life? In this episode of the Odyssey Storytelling Podcast, seven storytellers relate their experiences of Upcycling. Those storytellers include: Harrison Orr Natasha Winnik Mohammed Al-Sammak Lynne Gillette Jonathan Grinder Carmelene Melani Siani Produced and curated by Penelope Starr and Adam Hostetter This episode was recorded and produced by Odyssey Storytelling Podcast host, Steven Braun

Meet Garik Himebaugh, the founder of Eco-Stylist.com, a site dedicated to promoting sustainable fashion choices. Garik's journey into the world of sustainable fashion began with a background in peace studies and an MBA, and he discovered social entrepreneurship as a grad student and launched Eco-Stylist in 2018. There, he helps consumers make informed, sustainable fashion choices with a directory of brands that meet his criteria for ethical production and environmental responsibility.encouraging individuals to "dress like you give a damn." He was kind enough to contribute a recent article on Earth911, How to Build the Sustainable Wardrobe of Your Dreams. He points to how the fast fashion crisis is burying some countries in the global south in synthetic trash that can take decades or centuries to breakdown into potentially toxic plastic byproducts. Garik joined the Sustainability In Your Ear conversation to discuss how to check the sustainability claims made by clothing companies, the power of reuse and upcycling as a way to reduce your personal environmental impact, and his favorite responsible fashion brands, including Adelante, Outerknown, Naadam, and Patagonia.Fast fashion is a plague on the planet and your wallet. Fast fashion is responsible for approximately 10% of global carbon emissions and nearly 20% of wastewater production, according to the World Economic Forum. The World Resources Institute reports that producing just one cotton shirt uses approximately 713 gallons of water — that's enough water to meet one person's drinking needs for over two years. But, hey, you get a $10 shirt instead. The fast fashion industry is so destructive that the U.S. Government Accounting Office wrote in December 2024 that the nation needs a coordinated effort to reduce textile waste and promote recycling. But we can dress for success and the planet. Garik explains that the brands he admires “take responsibility for their clothes” by making them with organic and sustainable materials, providing repairs and take-back programs, as well as delivering durable products that can be made to last. You can learn more about sustainable fashion and shop Garik's curated selection of clothing at https://Eco-Stylist.com.Subscribe to Sustainability in Your Ear on iTunes and Apple Podcasts.Follow Sustainability in Your Ear on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, or YouTubeCheck out previous Earth911 interviews about sustainable fashionEarth911 Podcast: EVRNU's Stacy Flynn On Creating Circular Fiber For Sustainable FashionBest of Earth911 Podcast: The Apparel Impact Institute's Kurt Kipka Maps the Path to Sustainable FashionEarth911 Podcast: tentree CEO Derrick Emsley on Sustainable Fashion & ReforestationBest of Earth911 Podcast: Keel Labs' Tessa Gallagher Introduces Kelsun Kelp-Based TextilesBest of Earth911 Podcast: Mike Baker's ReCORK Recycling Puts The Circular Into FootwearBest of Earth911 Podcast: Cotapaxi Partners With Customers & Suppliers To Achieve Sustainability

En voulant prendre de bonnes résolutions, vous êtes peut-être arrivé ici par hasard. Et maintenant, vous vous posez sûrement cette question : "Mais de quoi parle ce podcast ?"Pour en savoir plus, je vous laisse écouter cette courte interview enregistrée au micro de Quentin Lacrome de France Bleu Azur, devenue aujourd'hui Ici Azur.Si vous appréciez cette initiative et que vous souhaitez l'encourager, abonnez-vous sur votre plateforme d'écoute préférée ! Vous pouvez également me laisser une note sur Apple podcast et, en commentaires, n'hésitez pas à me suggérer un thème qui vous intéresse ! Grâce à vous, L'autruche et le colibri pourra atteindre de nouveaux auditeurs ! Merci à vous.Suivre L'autruche et le colibri entre chaque épisode :https://www.instagram.com/lautruche_et_lecolibri/Voix & montage : DelphineMusique : LemonMusicStudio Sun Bunny

Fahrradfelgen, Plastikschläuche, alte Möbel, Metallplatten oder alte Werkzeugschlüssel – Max Castlunger kann alles gebrauchen und entwickelt aus weggeworfenen Alltagsgegenständen Instrumente. Der Südtiroler Musiker hat die Coronazeit kreativ genutzt und innerhalb von zwei Jahren rund 90 Musikinstrumente gebaut. Sie sind jetzt im Musikmuseum in Basel zu sehen und können vom Publikum selbst ausprobiert werden.

In this episode of Talk Commerce, Brent Peterson interviews Betty Lu, the CEO and founder of Confetti Snacks, a company dedicated to transforming imperfect produce into delicious snacks while addressing global food waste. Betty shares her entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of entering the snack market, and the innovative processes behind creating unique flavors. The conversation highlights the importance of sustainability in food production and the company's mission to make healthy eating exciting for consumers.takeawaysConfetti Snacks was founded to combat food waste by using imperfect produce.Betty Lu's entrepreneurial journey began with a desire to create a lasting impact.The company focuses on innovative flavors inspired by global cuisines.Sustainability is a core value, with a commitment to upcycling food waste.Confetti Snacks aims to change perceptions of vegetables through delicious snacks.The brand has gained traction in major retailers like Walmart and Disney.Consumer curiosity drives sales, as the product stands out in the market.Betty emphasizes the importance of taste in promoting healthy eating.The company is expanding its product line and exploring new flavors.Confetti Snacks is actively working on partnerships to increase brand visibility.Sound Bites"I wanted to create the anti-thesis of a potato chip.""Nearly one third of edible produce are thrown away every year.""We have a huge pleasure of working with Disney."Chapters00:00Introduction to Confetti Snacks and Betty Lu05:58The Entrepreneurial Journey and Inspiration Behind Confetti Snacks11:18Innovative Snack Production and Flavor Development14:42Cultural Influence and Culinary Adventures16:22Challenges in Brand Growth and Market Penetration19:18Sustainability and Upcycling in the Snack Industry22:23Sales Channels and Distribution Strategies28:13Future Flavors and Partnerships32:49Closing Thoughts and Consumer Reception

Start your journey with Qui Talks as she introduces the core concepts of JOI: decluttering, upcycling, and sustainable fashion. Learn what to expect this season and how JOI combines practical closet organization with deep dives into the fashion industry.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/joi-just-organize-it-with-qui-talks--2910746/support.

What can we do to reduce textile waste to tackle overproduction in the fashion industry? If you're interested in sustainability in the fashion industry then listen to my guest this week Hannah Standen, co-founder of Alterist. Her mission is to reduce textile waste.Through design, creativity, and collaboration, she and her brand are altering the world's perception of what is considered to be textile waste. Alterist is a brand new circular platform defining the future of fashion. It's about challenging the social norms. It's about being experimental with style. It's about altered vision.Alterist has the courage to challenge the status quo in the fashion industry and offer us an alternative with circular fashion and a way to reduce and reuse our textile waste.Hannah shows us that every small action helps and when we intentionally reduce our textile waste by buying into the circular economy we are helping to make a big difference for the health of the planet. You can find out more about Hannah's work on https://alterist.com/And follow her on Linkedin @HannahStanden Follow Host Lou Hamilton: Instagram @brave_newgirl & Linkedin @LouHamiltoncreatelabLou helps you transform your health & wellbeing: LOU'S LIFE LAB SERVICES HEREFor Lou's creative transformation and art practice go to ART HIVE or LOUHAMILTONARTJoin our Brave New Girls retreats to reset and reconnect with what really matters to you. HEREMusic licensed from Melody Loops.Support the showBrave New Girls podcast is an Audio Archive Art Project with pioneering, creative & entrepreneurial women at the head of the curve, who are inspiring us on the airwaves, to work towards the health & wellbeing of ourselves and the planet. Brave New Girls podcast ranks in top 2.5% globally, and No 7 in the "45 Best UK Women's Podcasts to Listen to, in 2024", with Host Lou Hamilton, artist, author & wellbeing coach. Thank you for listening and please subscribe to keep up to date on new episodes as they're released.Lou is the founder of Brave New Girl Media- bringing you inspiration, support and growth. 1. INSPIRATION from courageous, creative women on Brave New Girls podcast working for the benefit of people and the planet. ️2. SUPPORT with 1:1 creative transformation coaching and our holistic, healthy, creative wellbeing retreats www.bravenewgirlmedia.com/wellbeing-retreat 3. GROWTH blogs to help you THRIVE.Sign up to our emails for inspiration, support & growth and LOU'S LIFE LAB free downloadable guide https://bravenewgirlmedia.comInsta @brave_newgirlBooks: Dare to Share- bestselling guide to podcast guesting FEAR LESS- coaching guide to living more bravely Brave New Girl- How to be Fearless Paintings & Public Art www.LouHamiltonArt.comInsta @LouHamiltonArt

A Rotorua retirement community has been spreading some early Christmas cheer by doing up old and broken bicycles so they look good as new, then giving them to delighted school children. Arvida Glenbrae residents say the project has taken on a life of its own, and they've now given out dozens of bikes to kids and local charities. The retirees say they enjoy drawing on their decades worth of DIY knowledge, and of course seeing happy youngsters zooming off on their new wheels. Luka Forman has more.

Send me a messageIn this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast, I sit down with Jon Goriup, Co-Founder and CEO of VCG AI, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way industries think about waste and sustainability. Jon and his team are pioneering an innovative approach to transforming industrial byproducts into valuable resources, helping companies cut emissions and uncover new revenue streams in the process.We delve into the mechanics of circular value chains, where waste becomes an asset rather than a liability. Jon explains how VCG AI uses cutting-edge data analytics and AI to map material flows, evaluate waste streams, and recommend optimal upcycling processes—saving companies time and resources while delivering tangible economic and environmental benefits.Some of the key highlights include:The shift in mindset as companies realise the economic potential of waste and embrace circular supply chains.Real-world examples, such as transforming spent grains and yeast from breweries into high-value food ingredients.How AI accelerates decision-making and implementation, allowing firms to move from analysis to action quickly and effectively.The challenges companies face, from navigating complex regulations to addressing non-core business activities, and how these can be mitigated.The role of collaboration across supply chains and how VCG AI is enabling large-scale circular transformations, even at the regional level.Jon also shares how industries and governments can work together to accelerate this transition, the KPIs that matter most, and the broader implications for sustainability globally.If you're curious about how technology is reshaping sustainability or looking to gain practical insights iElevate your brand with the ‘Sustainable Supply Chain' podcast, the voice of supply chain sustainability.Last year, this podcast's episodes were downloaded over 113,000 times by senior supply chain executives around the world.Become a sponsor. Lead the conversation.Contact me for sponsorship opportunities and turn downloads into dialogues.Act today. Influence the future.Support the showPodcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's generous supporters: Lorcan Sheehan Olivier Brusle Alicia Farag Kieran Ognev And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent episodes like this one.Podcast Sponsorship Opportunities:If you/your organisation is interested in sponsoring this podcast - I have several options available. Let's talk!FinallyIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to just send me a direct message on LinkedIn, or send me a text message using this link.If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover it. Thanks for listening.

Aujourd'hui, Jeane vous propose le troisième et dernier volet d'une collaboration entre la Chambre Régionale de l'Économie Sociale et Solidaire d'Auvergne Rhône-Alpes et Basilic. Aujourd'hui, à l'échelle nationale en France, plus de 57% des textiles collectés dans les bornes de tri sont exportés à l'étranger. C'est pour enrayer ce phénomène que le projet Textile 360 de l'association Tremplin a vu le jour.Tremplin est une association qui a été créée en 1987 par un groupe de personnes qui a voulu mettre à l'abri des gens par un hiver de grand froid. Dans un premier temps, il a été question de leur proposer un logement puis un emploi. Aujourd'hui, Tremplin est une association qui regroupe un hébergement d'urgence, des restaurants solidaires, une activité traiteur, un centre de tri textile...L'année dernière, l'association Tremplin a inauguré le projet Textile 360. Virginie Belle est en charge de ce projet au sein de l'association Tremplin. Le déchet textile est une ressource ! C'est tout l'enjeu du nouveau dispositif Textile 360. Textile 360 est une démarche de rupture avec le fonctionnement actuel de la filière du déchet textile. Elle réunit des acteurs locaux autour des objectifs suivants : - 100% des textiles usagés, collectés sur l'agglomération, traités dans la région soit par le réemploi, soit par le recyclage soit par une autre forme de valorisation. - Zéro textile usagé à l'exportation.Ressources :Association Tremplin : https://www.tremplin01.org/ Rapport Refashion : télécharger CRESS AURA : https://www.cress-aura.org/Soutenir Basilic :instagram.com/basilicpodcast/basilicpodcast.comProduction : Jeane ClesseMusique : @KleinGraphisme : Mahaut Clément & Coralie ChauvinMix : Jeane Clesse Si cet épisode vous a plu, n'hésitez pas à laisser plein d'étoiles et un commentaire sur la plateforme Apple Podcasts et surtout à vous abonner grâce à votre application de podcasts préférée ! Cela m'aide énormément à faire découvrir Basilic à de nouveaux auditeurs et de nouvelles auditrices.

On today's show, we're chatting with Anne and Nashalae. Anne Whiting is an upcycled fashion designer, sustainable fashion activist, and writer. She is also a longtime volunteer and mentor for young people with Free Arts NYC, an organization that provides arts programming for youth – including arts internship placements.  Through Free Arts NYC and her upcycled brand, Anne James New York, Anne has worked with several high school and college-aged interns teaching them about the pillars of sustainable fashion and upcycling. She loves helping her interns create their own capsule collections using NYC secondhand shops like Goodwill and BigReuse as their source materials.  So, she reached out to do an episode with one of her former interns, Nashalae Martin, and suggested we could chat about how Gen-Z and the next generations learn about sustainable fashion. Nashalae is a recent graduate of FIT, and has held several fashion-related internships, including with Anne and Anne James New York. I loved hearing how she thinks about thrifting, where she learned about sustainable fashion in the first place, and how she thinks we need to expand the definition of sustainable fashion education.  This is such an interesting chat about how this movement connects with younger audiences  – so, let's dive right into it! DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE: [4:01] While Anne grew up during the fast fashion boom, she also loved thrifting with her grandmother.  [7:57] Nashalae found an eventual love of fashion design through a love of art. [10:38] Anne works with Free Arts NYC, an organization that provides arts programming for youth – including arts internship placements.  [20:23] How young people like Nashalae get their sustainable fashion education. [23:48] The two truths that young people love to thrift and they also love fast fashion. [27:18] Expanding the idea of sustainable fashion education. [35:33] Personal style and favorite pre-loved pieces. EPISODE MENTIONS:  Anne Whiting Anne James New York Free Arts NYC Threads of Habit Recylpt @brianna.who Pre-Loved Podcast with Alissa Westervelt Andrea Reyes of NYC Fair Trade Coalition LET'S CONNECT: 

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My guest today is Radha Weaver. She has such a fun online presence focussed on sustainable, zero waste quilting tips, how to learn upcycling, and how to quilt your jeans! Her website is Sewing Through Fog and she has some great patterns and workshops on her website to get you moving towards a sustainable quilting practice. And you don't have to ditch everything you are doing! You can start one step at a time...Find Radha on Instagram @sewingthroughfogWant to travel with Brandy?2025 FESTIVAL OF QUILTS Birmingham!!! This 14-day tour of Wales and England takes in the rich textile history and breathtaking cultural landmarks. Tour England & Wales ending at the Festival of Quilts. Call Judy at 1-877-235-3767 or go to  https://opulentquiltjourneys.com/destinations/britain/item/birmingham-festival-of-quilts-tour-with-brandy2026 JAPAN CRUISE!!! Watergirl Quilt Co and the Quilter on Fire have teamed up to sail the seas on the Celebrity Millennium. Sail with us on a JAPAN CRUISE in 2026! Registration is OPEN and this cruise is already 50% sold! SIGN UP TODAY! https://gravitate.travel/stitch-sail-japan-with-quilter-on-fire-and-watergirl-quilt-co/Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/OLISO IRONS - Host of the Quilter on Fire Podcast Lounge each year at QuiltCon!BUY YOUR OWN OLISO MINI PROJECT IRON RIGHT HERESquare One Textile Art WorkshopLink to Brandy's email listKristy's Quilt Picture BookQuilter on Fire PatternsFree Quilter on Fire Holiday Table Runner VIDEO Support the showSupport the showThank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast.

The holidays have evolved into a time of the year overly focused on consumerism and spending money, but we encourage you all to take back the holidays and focus on what matters the most to you! We encourage you to reconsider how you're spending the holidays and share tactical ideas to spend less on decor and gifts going into the holiday season.   In this week's podcast, we talk about: - How to spend less going into the holidays - How to take back the holidays to focus on what matters to you - DIY ideas for holiday gifts and decor - Alternative gift ideas - Experiences versus things - Upcycling and regifting and if it's okay - Setting a budget and guardrails around holiday spending - Simplifying your decor to save money - The importance of making lists and avoiding impulse shopping - Coupons and cash-back or reward sites Get the full show notes, show references, and more information here: https://www.insideoutmoney.org/078-take-back-the-holidays-8-ways-to-spend-less-this-holiday-season/

April Yang is a DIY, thrift-flipping enthusiast, and she has ideas to help you start your first upcycled project. In this interview, the founder of Coolirpa shares expert tips for thrift shopping, preparing your designs, and making sewing sustainable and fun.