Todd PetrellaApr 18, 20211 minSustainability Sunday: That's a Lot of TrashThe United States is a leader in many things. Unfortunately, one of those things is the amount of trash produced annually. Each year,...
Todd PetrellaApr 16, 20212 minNew Product! Level UP To The Moon And BackFor our post this week, I want to introduce our Level UP social entrepreneurship curriculum and the limited-edition cloth sticker that...
Todd PetrellaApr 9, 20212 minUP Cycle Design: The Upcycled Thread GlossaryI 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 PetrellaApr 2, 20213 minThe Seven Deadly... PlasticsPlastic pollution is a huge issue that I’m sure most people are aware of. From personal experience, I can say that trying to understand...
Todd PetrellaMar 28, 20211 minSustainability Sunday: Why Do Companies Greenwash?"Green" products have increased 73% since 2009, but more than 95% of products are guilty of greenwashing. But why is that? Greenwashing...
Todd PetrellaMar 26, 20213 minThe Truth About "Eco-friendly" Companies: GreenwashingSustainable. Eco-friendly. 100% Recycled. Commitment to green. These are all phrases you might have seen or heard as the want for greener...
Todd PetrellaMar 19, 20213 minThe UP Cycle Design Story: From Acquaintances to Co-FoundersSo far, we’ve covered a bit about the textile industry including a broad overview, the harm it causes to the environment, and specific...
Todd PetrellaMar 14, 20211 minSustainability Sunday: 1 Pair of Jeans, 1000 Gallons of WaterHow many pairs of jeans do you own? If you wear them a lot, I'd say you probably own 5 to 7 pairs. If you wear them sometimes, then I'd...
Todd PetrellaMar 12, 20212 minSustainability Sunday: Sustainable Fashion TipsOn Friday, we talked about the issue of textile waste and the threat it poses to the environment. For Sustainability Sunday, I want to...
Todd PetrellaMar 6, 20213 minTextile Waste and Lots of ItHave you ever had a favorite shirt? One that you loved so much that you wore it and wore it whenever you could? Sure, after a year or...
Todd PetrellaFeb 26, 20212 minUpcycling: 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 PetrellaFeb 19, 20212 minThe Very First PostHello, hello! Welcome to The Upcycled Thread, a blog about upcycling and sustainability, and the happenings at UP Cycle Design. This blog...