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The UpCycle Canada Podcast: Your Eco-Friendly Inspiration

The UpCycle Canada Podcast: Your Eco-Friendly Inspiration

Dave and Jennifer Campbell : Eco-friendly

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Welcome to UpCycle Canada, the ultimate podcast for eco-conscious individuals seeking sustainable alternatives to combat the ever-growing problem of waste. If you're passionate about finding inspiration to repurpose, reuse, and recycle discarded items, then this podcast is tailor-made for you! Join hosts Dave and Jennifer Campbell as they take you on an exciting journey into the creative world of UpCycling. Through thought-provoking discussions, interviews with experts, and real-life success stories, you'll explore innovative ways to breathe new life into old objects while contributing to a greener planet. Discover the art of re-purposing, salvage, furniture refinishing, and other eco-friendly practices that go beyond the disposable lifestyle. Whether you're a maker, side hustler, dreamer, or simply someone dedicated to preserving the environment, UpCycle Canada has something special for you. Each episode is packed with practical tips, tried-and-tested ideas, and actionable insights to help you embark on your own UpCycling journey. Dave and Jennifer share their passion for sustainability and empower you to make a positive impact in your everyday life. Expect fascinating conversations with esteemed guests from the upcycling and salvage world, offering unique perspectives and inspiration. Together, we'll celebrate the ingenious ways individuals and businesses find new purposes for discarded items. Let's keep the conversation going! Re-purpose, reduce, reuse, and recycle with UpCycle Canada, and become part of a thriving community of earth-friendly listeners committed to making a difference. Together, we can create a more sustainable and beautiful world. Subscribe now to be part of our mission to be the best eco-friendly podcast in your favorites. Get ready for exciting things ahead and start transforming discarded items into valuable treasures with UpCycle Canada! Key Terms (SEO-Rich): UpCycle Canada, eco-friendly alternatives, creative upcycling, repurpose, reuse, recycle, sustainable, waste reduction, discarded items, furniture refinishing, salvage, disposable lifestyle, makers, side hustlers, dreamers, earth-friendly listeners, practical tips, tested ideas, sustainability, green planet, positive impact, sustainable practices, thriving community, environment preservation.
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The UpCycle Canada Podcast: Your Eco-Friendly Inspiration - E25 - Interview - Anik - Do Re Mi Bracelets etc - Jewelry made from Upcycled instruments strings
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04/20/22 • 61 min

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/
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For more about our business please visit
https://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media Solutions
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The UpCycle Canada Podcast: Your Eco-Friendly Inspiration - E57 - Toy Exchange Canada - Play and Learn. Return. Repeat - Rent Your Toys Today

E57 - Toy Exchange Canada - Play and Learn. Return. Repeat - Rent Your Toys Today

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09/11/23 • 50 min

E57 - Toy Exchange Canada - Play and Learn. Return. Repeat - Rent Your Toys Today
Carissa 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 toys
  • Packaging materials
  • Carbon emissions (by keeping shipping local)
  • Non-recyclable plastic toys

We also try to:

  • Source educational toys made of natural materials and non-toxic paints
  • Use waste-free packaging, including locally-made upcycled cloth bags
  • Re-purpose returned shipping boxes and Kraft paper through local businesses
  • Use Canadian and American-made eco-friendly cleaning products on our wooden toys

Why 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 pieces

We 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!

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The UpCycle Canada Podcast: Your Eco-Friendly Inspiration - E10 - May the Blog Be With You - 7 Reasons to consider blogging

E10 - May the Blog Be With You - 7 Reasons to consider blogging

The UpCycle Canada Podcast: Your Eco-Friendly Inspiration

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11/22/21 • 21 min

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 "rented land" of social media
We will discuss these 7 blog topics

  1. how blogging can increase your website traffic
  2. how blogs help to convert leads into customers and sales
  3. blogs can help to build trust between a business and an audience
  4. blogs establish your business as the go to expert adding value
  5. blogs help to expand your brand in the world
  6. blogs add contacts to your email communication channel
  7. blogs help to create new opportunities

Our goal is to be the most eco-friendly podcast in your favourites!
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For more about our business please visit
https://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media Solutions
Have 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!

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The UpCycle Canada Podcast: Your Eco-Friendly Inspiration - E05 - Say my name, Say my name - Naming your Business with the future in mind

E05 - Say my name, Say my name - Naming your Business with the future in mind

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09/13/21 • 21 min

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 corner.
The name of your business should say a lot about what your customers should expect - reduce potential hesitation from future patrons of your company by creating an inviting business name and identity!
If you want to bounce the name of your future business off of someone, contact us any time via social media or our website! We would love to share insights specific to your plans - we love to build community and helping you to succeed!
Dave and Jen
Our goal is to be the most eco-friendly podcast in your favourites!
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For more about our business please visit
https://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media Solutions
Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage!
Thank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com

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The UpCycle Canada Podcast: Your Eco-Friendly Inspiration - E04 - An Interview With Your Co-Host Dave - Find balance as an entrepreneur

E04 - An Interview With Your Co-Host Dave - Find balance as an entrepreneur

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08/30/21 • 22 min

EPISODE 04
In this episode we learn a little more about Dave's early entrepreneurial early start in high school and jump ahead to current day. Are there types or levels of entrepreneurs? Do entrepreneurs make great leaders?
Find balance as an entrepreneur or if you work with or live in a world with an entrepreneur.
Thanks for listening! We love your comments, suggestions and feedback - you can always reach us anytime via our website - upcyclecanada.ca
Our goal is to be the most eco-friendly podcast in your favourites!
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For more about our business please visit
https://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media Solutions
Have 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!

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The UpCycle Canada Podcast: Your Eco-Friendly Inspiration - Trailer - Welcome to The UpCycle Canada Podcast

Trailer - Welcome to The UpCycle Canada Podcast

The UpCycle Canada Podcast: Your Eco-Friendly Inspiration

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07/12/21 • 2 min

Hi everyone! thanks for checking out our new podcast!!
We live in Southern Ontario Canada - a short distance from the majestic Niagara Falls.
We started our UpCycle Canada business over 7 years ago based on a simple idea and have grown this idea into a weekend side-hustle and now we have a small storefront and our very first employee! We divert items destined for the landfill and recreate, repurpose and reinvent these wasted items into something new - yesterday's items... reborn!
We are gearing our podcast to makers, creators, musicians, vendors - people with a big idea, big plans and looking to grow an audience - taking you from this initial ah-ha! moment and providing some practical steps to help guide you along the way!
Our goal is to be the most eco-friendly podcast in your favourites!
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For more about our business please visit
https://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media Solutions
Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage!
Thank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com

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The UpCycle Canada Podcast: Your Eco-Friendly Inspiration - E26 - We are back! Updates on our business and recap of past guests

E26 - We are back! Updates on our business and recap of past guests

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07/04/22 • 36 min

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!
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For more about our business please visit
https://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media Solutions
Have 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!

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The UpCycle Canada Podcast: Your Eco-Friendly Inspiration - E29 - Earth Day Focus - The History of Earth Day, When Did It Start and Why It Is Important
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08/01/22 • 7 min

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 Edison
https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2022/
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For more about our business please visit
https://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media Solutions
Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage!
Thank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com

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The UpCycle Canada Podcast: Your Eco-Friendly Inspiration - E30 - Earth Day Focus - Guest Recap - Past Guest Snippets - A Look Back on Some Of Our Past Guests
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08/29/22 • 19 min

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 Moose
Mike 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 Designs
Stan Rutherford - Pianos Reimagined
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For more about our business please visit
https://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media Solutions
Have 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!

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The UpCycle Canada Podcast: Your Eco-Friendly Inspiration - E33 - Funky Upbeat Designs with Paige - UpCycled Musical instruments

E33 - Funky Upbeat Designs with Paige - UpCycled Musical instruments

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06/15/22 • 47 min

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 & Leigh
Funky Upbeat Designs
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For more about our business please visit
https://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media Solutions
Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage!
Thank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com

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