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Living sustainably should be easier. Curious about a zero waste lifestyle? Want to know what the “circular economy” or “slow fashion” really means? Each episode, brought to you from Brightly.eco by eco-expert Laura Alexander Wittig, features daily, actionable tips to help you live your life more sustainably. Start changing the world by listening to a new, bite-sized episode every week. For more info, visit https://brightly.eco/podcast
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The UpCycle Canada Podcast: Your Eco-Friendly Inspiration

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The UpCycle Canada Podcast: Your Eco-Friendly Inspiration

Dave and Jennifer Campbell : Eco-friendly, Small business, circular economy and repurposing

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Join us as we take you into the creative world of UpCycling, re purpose, salvage, furniture refinishing and eco-friendly alternatives to our disposable lifestyle. This is the perfect podcast for makers, side hustlers, dreamers and earth friendly listeners! Dave and Jennifer Campbell will share practical tips, tricks and tested ideas to help you in your journey. Our goal is to the best eco-friendly podcast in your favourites! Great guests in the upcycling and salvage world will join us - exci ...
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From the popular blog www.startingsustainability.com we have created a podcast to help you learn the simple ways you can incorporate sustainable practices into your lifestyle. Follow Kaylin along with her triumphs and fails of navigating a sustainable lifestyle. Everyone can do more than re-usable bags and cups. Getting everyone to do an extra few steps towards sustainability will have a greater impact than just one person doing it perfectly. To learn more check out www.startingsustainabilit ...
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If you’ve ever wished there was a thrift store for crafters filled with paint, fabrics, scrapbooking supplies, stickers, beads, and essentially everything else your creative heart desires, you’re in luck. Creative reuse centers are on the rise, and they’re giving these odds and ends a new destiny—one that doesn’t involve the landfill. This week, To…
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E61 - Five Practical Eco-Friendly Lessons to Share With Your Kids Five practical eco-friendly lessons for kids: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Teach kids the importance of reducing waste and recycling materials such as paper, plastic, and glass. Encourage the use of reusable items like water bottles and cloth shopping bags. Conserve Energy: Teach kids to …
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www.startingsustainability.com Its another crossover event with Mike Nazarian from Realistic Sustainability and Rob Boggan from The Curated Culture. We discuss various ways grocery stores have evolved from the past, present, and what's in store (pun intended) for the future. We have a friendly game at the end. Does Kaylin defend her title as reigni…
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Clean beauty is a complicated topic. This week, Laura shares what "clean beauty" really means, the benefits of switching to cleaner products, how to make the transition, and the tried-and-true products she can't live without. For more information, visit https://brightly.eco/blog/how-to-successfully-transition-into-a-clean-beauty-routine. Learn more…
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Hydropower is one of the world's oldest renewable energy sources. But what is it, how does it work, and how does it benefit the planet? In this week’s episode, Dr. Melissa Lott, the Director of Research at Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy, is diving into all of the above. For more information, visit https://brightly.eco/blog/hyd…
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There are many reasons why it’s hard to get a good night’s sleep—stress, too much scrolling on your phone, too much caffeine, and beyond. But did you know that the materials your mattress is made of could be impacting the quality of your sleep, too? To discuss this important topic is Arin Schultz, the vice president of sales and marketing at Nature…
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There are so many benefits to going outside and getting your hands dirty. This week, Dominique Charles, the CEO and creator of Plots & Pans, talks gardening with purpose—from growing produce that inspires creative cooking to deepening your connection with nature. For more information, visit https://brightly.eco/blog/urban-gardening-tips. Learn more…
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E60 - Stephanie Hongo - Creator of Sugarfox - Upcycling Plastics and Trash into Stunning One of a Kind Creations MY NAME IS STEPHANIE HONGO AND I AM AN AMERICAN ARTIST LIVING IN CONNECTICUT. I HAVE BEEN CREATING ART FOR THE MAJORITY OF MY LIFE, BUT IT WASN’T UNTIL I BEGAN MAKING MY TRASH PIECES THAT I REALLY FELT INSPIRED TO CREATE ART FOR ART’S SA…
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E59 - Suzanne Goulden - You Don't Just Minimize Once - Balancing Minimalism and Crafting How do you balance being a minimalist and being a crafter? Interesting dilemma! Your simpler life begins here. Ladies, we are strong and passionate, and the managers of our homes and families. We bear a lot on our shoulders. Are you feeling overwhelmed with lif…
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Gone are the days of solely relying on grocery stores to provide fresh produce, eggs, and other meal essentials. Now, an increasing number of individuals are reconnecting with their agricultural roots and discovering the advantages of urban farming. Two people who are very familiar with this trend are this week’s guests—Stephanie Thurow and Michell…
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www.startingsustainability.com There is a big scandal in Hollywood where men dominate. By supporting women in Hollywood (writers, directors, producers, as well as actors) we can change what is show on screen and its influence on our culture. Women make up 50% of the world population however, are only represented 15-20% on screen. Check out the docu…
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E58 - Quick Update From Dave Dave here! Just jumping on to give you a quick update on UpCycle Canada. Our next chapter for the business now that the store has been closed, our new retail space at the Niagara Flea Market, and a quick update on our podcast plans Great to connect with you! Jen and I will be back with you again on a regular basis very …
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Deze keer staat een tuindier centraal met een grote aaibaarheidsfactor. Al moet je dat niet te letterlijk nemen! We bespreken namelijk ... de egel. Hoe voorkom je trouwens dat muizen en katten het egelvoer eten dat je klaarzet? Ivonne geeft je een tip over een geschikt voederhuis. Én een simpele, praktische manier die ze ontdekte om je egel te voer…
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Are your seasonal allergies extra bad this year? According to a recent report, allergy season is said to be earlier, longer, and worse—all due to climate change. To discuss this matter, Laura is joined by Dr. Lewis Ziska, the senior author of the study and an associate professor in the Environmental Health Sciences at the Mailman School of Public H…
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Everyone is a fan of the Peanuts gang, whether that’s Snoopy, Charlie Brown, or Lucy. We’ve partnered with Peanuts to create an exclusive capsule collection of sustainable products, called the “Brightly x Take Care with Peanuts Collection,” to help you make small swaps in your daily routine that better the planet. This week, Laura is joined by Meli…
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www.startingsustainability.com YUCK! Or is it? An invention has been able to do the unthinkable, turn human waste into drinking water. Learn about the Omniprocessor and how it can change the future of humanity and the planet. www.startingsustainability.com/ episode140Por Kaylin Chenoweth
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Tuinkriebels is een no nonsense plantenmarkt op Provinciaal Groendomein Vrieselhof nabij Antwerpen. Ivonne bezocht het evenement in 2022 en laat jou de sfeer proeven! In dit tweede deel van onze reportage spreekt zij met medewerkers van Museumtuin Gaasbeek. Zij weten van alles over historisch leifruit. Interessant onderwerp voor liefhebbers van moe…
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Tuinkriebels is een no nonsense plantenmarkt op Provinciaal Groendomein Vrieselhof nabij Antwerpen. In 2022 was het thema: eetbare tuin. Ivonne bezocht het evenement en laat jou de sfeer proeven! In dit eerste deel van onze reportage neemt ze je mee langs stands met eetbare planten. Ook speelt ze een spel over de natuur in de groene streek rond Ant…
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Brightly’s second annual Sustainability Trends Report just went live, and one of the most intriguing trends covers the deathcare industry’s sustainable evolution. One eco-friendly alternative worth diving into is aquamation, a water-based alternative to flame cremation. This week, Mallory Greene, the co-founder and CEO at Eirene, discusses exactly …
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We all know that a huge cornerstone of sustainability is reevaluating our relationship with consumerism—which means taking stock of what we have, what we need, and what we don’t. Dara Zycherman, a minimalist lifestyle coach and the owner of Less Equals More, has made a career of helping others pare down their belongings, supporting clients in reduc…
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www.startingsustainability.com Kaylin made homemade chocolate syrup and literally put in her sweat, tears, and burned skin. Not it didn't actually get in the food. The food is still safe to eat. Easter is coming up in 2 weeks!! Hurry you still have time to grow a living Easter basket and gather supplies for making NATURAL dyes for the eggs. Also, d…
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Hoe verliep de evolutie van planten eigenlijk? Daar leren we steeds meer over. Reportage vanuit de Evolutietuin van de Botanische Tuinen Universiteit Utrecht. De inrichting weerspiegelt de ideeën van de 20ste-eeuwse botanicus Arthur Cronquist over verwantschappen tussen planten. Sommige plantengroepen hebben al 200 miljoen jaar weten te overleven. …
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Did you know not all wildfires are bad? This week, Deborah Landau, the Director of Ecological Management at The Nature Conservancy, discusses the benefits of prescribed burns—aka planned wildfires that encourage ecosystem restoration and natural biodiversity. To learn more, visit https://brightly.eco/blog/controlled-burns-benefits. Learn more about…
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Ivonne discovers intriguing facts about rododendrons. These findings have to do with ... poison and a victory in ancient history! The episode starts with Ivonne's talk in Milner Gardens and Woodland. This Canadian estate is famous for its collection of rododendron (Latin: Rhododendron). As always, you'll find more information in the shownote. This …
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Spring is here, aka the season of deep-cleaning and decluttering. But there's no need to sweep the planet under the rug in the process. Though this time of year finds many Americans sorting through their belongings, the practice can result in undue waste when undertaken mindlessly. That's exactly why we’re getting tips and tricks from journalist an…
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www.startingsustainability.com Wow what a weekend! Clogged sinks, date day fun, supporting local, flooded chicken coop, old sump pumps, new sump pumps, baptisms, and more! That is all just for the catch up segment. If you haven't heard already, there was a train derailment in Ohio that lead to a lot of chemicals being released into the air, soil, a…
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Warmoezeniersdorp Lent: 2.000 jaar stadslandbouw! Reportage vanuit historische tuinderij De Warmoes over de bijzondere agrarische geschiedenis van deze streek. De Warmoes is deze keer ook het decor van een goed bezochte zaden- en plantjesruilmarkt van Velt, afdeling Nijmegen e.o. Deze Discureportage is doorspekt met wetenswaardigheden over zogenoem…
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When we talk about reducing our carbon footprint, we often look toward obvious factors like landfill waste, transportation, emissions, and household use. But speaking of household use, there's actually another factor that has a greater impact than you might think: streaming your favorite shows, music, and more. This week we're resharing an importan…
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What's this wooden cabin doing in the woods? Ivonne discovers the nature education program for children at Milner Gardens and Woodland on Vancouver Island. Come and accompany her on this short walk. As always, you'll find more information and links in the shownote. This podcast is part of a series of shows and blogs about Milner Gardens and Woodlan…
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Living a more sustainable lifestyle is all about paying attention to your consumer habits—investing in products with a longer life and lower footprint, repurposing as much as possible, and generally buying less. But this week you'll learn how organizing these items can be a crucial step in making the most of what you have (saving time and money in …
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www.startingsustainability.com What do you do if you live in a community with water restrictions? Or worse yet where you have to walk for miles to get water? You can make water out of thin air! All you need are sun light and air and a few other items from the hardware store and you would be able to survive. www.startingsustainability.com/episode137…
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Wandeling door de tropische en subtropische kassen van de Botanische Tuinen Universiteit Utrecht. Ivonne deelt bovendien weetjes over kassen en hun rol in botanische tuinen. En ze brengt een bezoek aan de indrukwekkende vlinderkas! We bespreken eerst een luisteraarsvraag over stekpoeder: gebruiken of niet? Wat vind jij? Zoals altijd vind je meer in…
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Whether you're interested in learning how to collect rainwater, the benefits of native plants, or why to ditch grass for good, Nick Cutsumpas has you covered. This week, the plant coach and urban gardener discusses all of the above... and then some. To learn more, visit https://brightly.eco/blog/plant-blindness. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…
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In this show we talk with Jenny, a guerrilla gardener here in the Netherlands. First we dig into the history of the guerrilla gardening movement. As always, you'll find more information and links in the shownote. 100% English episode! Photo: Jenny and Ivonne talking online about guerrilla gardeningPor Ivonne Smit
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Microplastics can be found everywhere, from our oceans to our food and even our drinking water. This week, Dr. Imogen Napper, a marine scientist and postdoctoral researcher at the University of Plymouth, shares everything you should know about microplastic pollution—including how to start making a difference right at home. For show notes, visit htt…
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www.startingsustainability.com Valentine's Day is tomorrow! Listen in on some tips to make your gifts eco friendly. Kaylin also shares tools to keep the romance within the relationship and to keep your love for one another long lasting and sustainable. www.startingsustainability.com/episode136 Krazy Train with Jasmin St. Claire Embark down memory l…
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Al vanaf februari kan je beginnen met stekken! Timing, snelheid en de juiste stektechniek vergroten je kans op succes. Ivonne bespreekt daarom eerst de voorbereiding. Volg Ivonne stap-voor-stap bij het nemen van kruidachtige kopstekken van de citroengeranium, een kamerplant. Ze legt telkens uit wat ze doet. En ze vertelt wanneer je deze stektechnie…
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In our new series that covers current eco-events, Laura will be discussing important headlines you should know about. This week, learn about a recycling scam in Australia that’s resulted in a ton (actually, thousands of tons) of wasted plastic. For show notes, visit https://brightly.eco/blog/australia-redcycle-plastic-recycling-scam. Learn more abo…
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Come and walk with Ivonne in Milner House and through its famous gardens. Learn why former owner Veronica Milner named the property 'Long Distance'. Listen to ladies chatting in the tearoom. Outside the house, Ivonne is stunned by the view across the bay. Boardwalks lead her to a steep slope. She notices the densely overgrown forest floor. This is …
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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…
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Did you know the average American family does 300 loads of laundry per year? As you can imagine, that water and energy usage adds up. In this week’s episode, Zachary Pozniak, a mechanical engineer turned luxury dry cleaner and laundry content creator, shares simple swaps that will make your laundry routine more sustainable. For show notes, visit ht…
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E56 - Jamie Montgomery - Creator of James Repurposed - Creative Repurposing and Custom Creations For Your Home Jamie joins us to talk about his amazing small business James Repurposed. Jamie takes items that have ended their useful purpose and he rescues these materials and creates amazing home décor and gift ideas for your home. You could go to a …
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startingsustainability.com Now that Kaylin and Channing have figured out chickens, Channing is ready for the next step...ducks! Is Kaylin on board? Also, while Channing is out of town for 2 weeks Kaylin is getting a taste of what it's like to be a single parent, and all of the challenges that come with it. www.startingsustainability.com/episode135 …
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Ga mee op stap met Ivonne, door de Botanische Tuinen Universiteit Utrecht. En het is Rinus Regenworm die ons de weg wijst! Ivonne leert iets over de oorsprong van de huidige zonnebloem. Ze verkent de natuurlijke strook langs de gracht van Fort Hoofddijk, dat midden in de tuinen ligt. Ook ontdekt zij de Tuinfluiter, een bijzonder gebouwtje met een f…
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There’s nothing less romantic than trashing the planet. This week, Laura is giving you the low-down on how to celebrate Valentine's Day in the most sustainable way possible. From gift ideas that won't break the bank (or the planet) to simple ways to reduce waste, you don’t need to sacrifice romance for sustainability. For show notes, visit https://…
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EPISODE 55 - New Year, New Location, Some Updates and More to come Hey guys! So it is 2023, we are still running around like crazy tying up loose ends with our business and making strides towards new adventures with UpCycle Canada in 2023 Dave here! Jumping on to say hi! Been thinking of you all and wanted to give you a quick update on the store, o…
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The woodland at Milner Gardens and Woodland is a beautiful example of one of the last remaining old-growth forests in British Columbia, Canada. The former owners preserved many old trees on the estate. Follow Ivonne while she’s strolling through the woodland garden. As always, you'll find more information in the shownote. This podcast is part of a …
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Graham Hill has worked in the environmental field for more than 20 years. From founding the website Treehugger in 2004 to the creation of The Carbonauts in 2019, he’s made it his life mission to better the planet. In this week’s episode, he’s helping you do the same by sharing what he calls “The Big Six”—the most impactful actions you can take to r…
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www.startingsustainability.com Its time to review Kaylin's 2022 Bucket List. Did she accomplish her goals? Or fail? Also, listen in to find out her new ambitions for 2023. Krazy Train with Jasmin St. Claire Embark down memory lane with Jasmin St Claire to explore how a quiet kid became a... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify…
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Ivonne deelt moestuinresultaten uit 2022 en haar plannen voor 2023. Zij geeft ook een fijne tip over tomaten die ze zelf gaat toepassen. Doe je mee? Ook kondigt Ivonne de publicatie aan van een nieuwe Discuflits, de bonuspodcast. Exclusief voor supporters en betrokken luisteraars! Maak als fan jouw onafhankelijke groene audio mede mogelijk; doneer …
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