The UpCycle Canada Podcast: Your Eco-Friendly Inspiration
Welcome to UpCycle Canada, the ultimate podcast for eco-conscious individuals seeking sustainable alternatives to combat the ever-growing problem of waste. If you're passionate about finding inspiration to repurpose, reuse, and recycle discarded items, then this podcast is tailor-made for you!
Join hosts Dave and Jennifer Campbell as they take you on an exciting journey into the creative world of UpCycling. Through thought-provoking discussions, interviews with experts, and real-life success stories, you'll explore innovative ways to breathe new life into old objects while contributing to a greener planet.
Discover the art of re-purposing, salvage, furniture refinishing, and other eco-friendly practices that go beyond the disposable lifestyle. Whether you're a maker, side hustler, dreamer, or simply someone dedicated to preserving the environment, UpCycle Canada has something special for you.
Each episode is packed with practical tips, tried-and-tested ideas, and actionable insights to help you embark on your own UpCycling journey. Dave and Jennifer share their passion for sustainability and empower you to make a positive impact in your everyday life.
Expect fascinating conversations with esteemed guests from the upcycling and salvage world, offering unique perspectives and inspiration. Together, we'll celebrate the ingenious ways individuals and businesses find new purposes for discarded items.
Let's keep the conversation going! Re-purpose, reduce, reuse, and recycle with UpCycle Canada, and become part of a thriving community of earth-friendly listeners committed to making a difference. Together, we can create a more sustainable and beautiful world.
Subscribe now to be part of our mission to be the best eco-friendly podcast in your favorites. Get ready for exciting things ahead and start transforming discarded items into valuable treasures with UpCycle Canada!
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- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 65
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
E24 - Interview - John Lyon - The Hockey Stick Guy - upcycled hockey stick side hustle
EPISODE 24
In this episode we sit down with John Lyon and his side hustle upcycling used hockey sticks! John is known as The Hockey Stick Guy. John started early in in hockey, he took his collecti…
E23 - Interview - Gemma - Re-Vive the TEE - upcycled clothing quilts save the memories
EPISODE 23
On this episode of The UpCycle Canada Podcast we sit down with a creative maker here in Canada that is doing her part to reduce landfill and textile waste! Meet Gemma Smith from Re-Vive th…
E22 - Interview - Alex Morgan - EcoRate App - find and rate eco-friendly cafes in your community!
EPISODE 22
Dave and Jen welcome Alex Morgan - creator of the unique app, EcoRate - an app that allows you to find, rate and review local cafes in your community rewarding cafes that are actively doing…
E21 - Interview with Samantha Hulst Owner of Junebird.ca - Upcycled Clothing Entrepreneur
EPISODE 21
An interview with someone that quickly went from being a listener of The UpCycle Canada Podcast to becoming a super-fan and then, best of all... a friend!
We are pleased to share the story…
E20 - Interview - Tay and Mike - Black Dog - Salvage Dawgs TV Series
EPISODE 20
We are beyond thrilled to have the opportunity to interview two of our favourite reality series stars from the hit show Salvage Dawgs - 11 Seasons of Salvage, Repurposing and Upcycling! Ch…
E19 - Interview with The Mayor of St. Catharines, Ontario Canada - Mayor Walter Sendzik
EPISODE 19
Welcome to The UpCycle Canada Podcast - we are so very pleased to share this interview with the Mayor of St. Catharines, Ontario CANADA, Mayor Walter Sendzik.
Walter Sendzik was born and rai…
E18 - Interview with Pam Krieg - Owner of Maritime Moose - Upcycled clothing and textiles
EPISODE 18
Please welcome to the UpCycle Canada Podcast, our special guest, Pam Krieg and her business, Maritime Moose!
Meet the maker
Pam (she/her), is the maker behind Maritime Moose! Pam knits and cr…
E17 - Interview with Cecily Zeppetella from Upcyle4Change - Upcycled furniture for people in need
EPISODE 17
In 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, h…
E16 - Interview tips for guests and hosts by Cliff Ravenscraft on Clubhouse
EPISODE 16
Cliff Ravenscraft hosted a room recently on the social audio app Clubhouse recently. I was invited up on stage to ask some questions about podcasting.
I wanted Cliff's response to my questi…
E15 - Our First Interview - Meet Paige and hear how she found us and what it is like to work here!
EPISODE 15
We saved our very first interview for our newest team member, Paige!
Paige began her journey with UpCycle Canada as a customer when she was 13 years old, after claiming to her family that Up…
E14 - Goal Setting in 2022 - The Cliff Ravenscraft Challenge Accepted
EPISODE 14
Welcome to 2022 and The UpCycle Canada Podcast!
Here's to a new year together living our best UpCycled Life! Repurposing, Reusing and Rescuing items from the landfill and giving them new li…
E13 - Your Business Needs a Home Online - Build Your Audience in 2022
EPISODE 13
In this last episode of 2021 - Season 1 - Jen and Dave end off the season looking back at how covid has accelerated business and users into the online arena faster as we all adapt to quaran…
E12 - A Lesson From One Starfish - Small Acts Done by Many
EPISODE 12
In this episode we look at the impact of one starfish - curious? Small acts multiplied by many people will have a greater impact on our world. It is great when someone uses fame to help ot…
E11 - Avoid Public Transit and Run Your Own Race - Learn by doing, don't skip steps
EPISODE 11
In this episode we share a recap of one of our past blog posts about the store of Rosie Ruiz - a marathon runner that took a shortcut during a marathon and got caught skipping the line - he…
E10 - May the Blog Be With You - 7 Reasons to consider blogging
EPISODE 10
In our 10th episode we look at how a blog can drive traffic to your website, the benefits to having active postings on your website and the reach a blog can have beyond a post on the "rente…
E09 - UpCycling Will Save Your World - Why re purposing matters in our environment
EPISODE 9
In this episode we look at upcycling as an alternative to purchasing new - the amount of raw materials required in the manufacturing process is staggering!
By working with and purchasing upcy…
E08 - Putting the Social back into Social Media - Instagram Basics - Voice Messaging works!
EPISODE 08
This episode focuses on some simple basics for Instagram. If you are a new user, this is a great introduction to some of the basic tips and suggestions on how to use Instagram.
There are …
E07 - What is UpCycling and how we grew our eco-friendly business from ground zero
EPISODE 07
In this episode we look at the creation of a business focused on Upcycling.
What is Upcycling? Why is it important? How Upcycling has grown over time and how it can drastically impact the …
E06 - Good Bones - Building Your Brand. A brand is more than a logo or a font.
EPISODE 06
In this episode we focus on building a brand - your calling card - what you are known for!
The foundation for what is next - How and what makes a brand.
Thanks for joining us!
Dave and Jen
Our …
E05 - Say my name, Say my name - Naming your Business with the future in mind
EPISODE 05
In this episode we look into the basics in regards to naming your business - think long-term and don't limit the future of your business with a name that might potentially paint you into a …