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Two New Products! BLM Sticker Relaunch and New B+ Foundation Partnership
An update on our progress! We have two new products available in our shop, and a new partnership to announce.
Todd Petrella
Feb 26, 20222 min read
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UP Cycle Design's 6 Month Recap: July 2021 to January 2022!
UP Cycle Design has been active for a whole year now! Over the course of the year, so much has been accomplished. Our team has grown,...
Todd Petrella
Jan 22, 20223 min read
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When Something Needs To Be Done, Call Max
For our second intern showcase, we are going to focus on Max Sewell. Max's official title at UP Cycle Design is general intern, but I...
Todd Petrella
Jul 30, 20213 min read
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Home Harvest: The Venture That Will Change The Produce World
Have you ever found yourself in the produce section of the grocery store, just marveling at the wide assortment of fruits and vegetables....
Todd Petrella
Jun 25, 20217 min read
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Coral Reefs Are Dying, But This Intelligent Student Can Save Them
This week, I'll be going over an interview with a former classmate, about their idea to restore coral reef habitats. Coral reefs are some...
Todd Petrella
Jun 4, 20216 min read
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Plastic Eating Mushrooms Could Help Clean Up The Planet!
At first glance, mushrooms don't look like much. These little round, sometimes bell-shaped, things just grow out of the ground, usually...
Todd Petrella
May 21, 20213 min read
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UP Cycle Design Makes The First Step!
Continuing with the theme of pitch competitions, and our very own UP Cycle Design story… The story this week is the First Step Experience...
Todd Petrella
May 16, 20213 min read
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How UP Cycle Design is Making It Happen
When it comes to starting and running a business, all the makings and narrative elements of a story are present. UP Cycle Design is no...
Todd Petrella
May 7, 20213 min read
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New Product! Level UP To The Moon And Back
For our post this week, I want to introduce our Level UP social entrepreneurship curriculum and the limited-edition cloth sticker that...
Todd Petrella
Apr 16, 20212 min read
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UP Cycle Design: The Upcycled Thread Glossary
I said it was coming, and now here it is. The official Upcycled Thread glossary. This is a list of all the definitions of topics that...
Todd Petrella
Apr 9, 20212 min read
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The Truth About "Eco-friendly" Companies: Greenwashing
Sustainable. Eco-friendly. 100% Recycled. Commitment to green. These are all phrases you might have seen or heard as the want for greener...
Todd Petrella
Mar 26, 20213 min read
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The UP Cycle Design Story: From Acquaintances to Co-Founders
So far, we’ve covered a bit about the textile industry including a broad overview, the harm it causes to the environment, and specific...
Todd Petrella
Mar 19, 20213 min read
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Upcycling: What Is It?
When it comes to sustainability and the environment, recycling is usually the first thing people think of. Recycling is great, but it’s...
Todd Petrella
Feb 26, 20212 min read
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The Very First Post
Hello, hello! Welcome to The Upcycled Thread, a blog about upcycling and sustainability, and the happenings at UP Cycle Design. This blog...
Todd Petrella
Feb 19, 20212 min read
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