That's Not Rubbish! Upcycled and Circular Fashion. (That's Not Rubbish!)
Explore every episode of That's Not Rubbish! Upcycled and Circular Fashion.
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| 03 Jul 2023 | Underground Fashion: Who is Wearing This Stuff?! with Jobi Angel | 00:36:25 | |
Sneaker corsets? Tie skirts? Who is wearing this stuff?! Spoiler Alert: the answer is anyone. Turn the volume up, we're talking small town style evolutions, eccentric fashion culture, angel numbers, and the power behind dressing for you with the one and only, Jobi Angel (@CloudieJobi). *** SOURCES Underground Fashion: Who the **** is Wearing this Stuff?? Climate Victory: Switzerland to cut net greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050 *** OUR SOCIALS Join our Facebook Group! Support to keep the party... circular! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsnotrubbish/support | |||
| 07 Aug 2023 | Into the Mind and Closet of a Teenage Boy with Anthony V, founder of Wäne | 00:43:00 | |
With our first male guest, I couldn't take up the chance to pick the brains of 18 year old rework designer, Anthony, founder of Wäne Forever on all things mens fashion today. Learn more about Anthony's brand, his stunning use of videography and creative direction to speak to his generation, and how his generation is dressing.🎧🙋🏾 *** SOURCES MENTIONED That's Not Rubbish! IG Post on Masc/Unisex Upcyclers Wäne on IG Good News: Ochis Coffee Eco Glasses THAT'S NOT RUBBISH! SOCIALS Join our Facebook Group! Support to keep the party... circular! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsnotrubbish/support | |||
| 19 Feb 2024 | Wait. Is Greenwashing a Form of Lovebombing? Plus, Reworking Ties & Tampons with Reverend Sophie | 00:43:25 | |
Meet Reverend Sophie. Aka Sophie Woods - co-director of Bleaq, mother to the tampon chaps, tie reworker, and self-proclaimed chazza shopper (what is a chazza??). Let’s hangout with this UK-based designer and talk about the value of shock value and the horrors of greenwashing. But… with a TNR! twist. We’re going to do a little dating. Isn’t greenwashing kind of like love bombing anyways? We’ll leave it to the Reverend to preach. *** SOURCES MENTIONED Good News: Repair Cafes - ‘I love the idea of it’: Locals fix their broken items for free at this repair cafe OUR SOCIALS Enjoying the show? Support to keep the platform + podcast going. ADDITIONAL What is Greenwashing and how do you spot it? What is ethical and sustainable shopping? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsnotrubbish/support | |||
| 14 Aug 2023 | Retail Therapy: Studio Secrets and Upscale Secondhand Brands with RAYA Sacco in Detroit | 00:50:43 | |
I’m back in my hometown of Detroit and for our first in person episode, I’m stepping into the studio of Raya Sacco, founder of RAYA (@therayabrand), for a little retail therapy. This sunlit and plant-filled studio is the home of the Vendetta Top and T-Skirt.🪴 But, what makes a studio a studio? And an upscale brand an upscale brand? This episode, we’re going heart to heart with Raya to uncover the secrets behind curating the perfect space, upscale secondhand brand, and a closet packed with longevity, intimacy, and luxury. Look good, feel better, and listen to Raya’s zen voice talk about reworked leather and Feng Shui.🎧🪞 *** SOURCES MENTIONED Good News: Free Food: Geneva’s community pantries use the sharing economy to prevent food waste Babyface Ray - Donda Bag (Official Video) featuring RAYA and more Detroit rappers THAT'S NOT RUBBISH! SOCIALS Join our Facebook Group! Support to keep the party... circular! Detroit’s Upcycling Kitchen ramps up free meal program Luxury branding: How to build a strong luxury brand the impact of luxury / are designer goods more sustainable than fast fashion? Are Luxury Fashion Brands More Sustainable? Not Sure What Houseplant To Get? This Quiz'll Help You Decide DETROIT CIRCULAR FASHION MENTIONS --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsnotrubbish/support | |||
| 08 Feb 2024 | Tote Bags and Canada: Mans Best Friends with James Hogan of Victory Lap Sewing | 00:42:47 | |
We’re back with another season of That’s Not Rubbish! And what better place to start than in good ole’ Canada? We’re kicking off this new roster of zero waste designers by exploring the art of tote bags with the king of totes himself, James Hogan of Victory Lap Sewing. But, these aren’t your average totes. Transformed out of random finds - from life vests to boy scout uniforms - Victory Lap totes are full of personality, equipped with various features, and made with the utmost craftsmanship. Not to mention… tote bags are crucial. They hold our things so we don’t have to. They join us on beach trips, to the grocery store, and back. They’re our best friends, our right-hand mans, our ride or dies. Oh the places we take our tote bags. So, let’s hear about James’s unique sourcing and creation process, inspiration, and roots - you’re toteally not going to want to miss this. Happy to be back with another season of TNR? Feel free to support and keep the platform going. *** SOURCES MENTIONED Good News: How the music business is putting a green spin on vinyl records Tunbridge Wells Repair Cafe runs once a month (except in August and December) at Trinity Theatre, Church Road, Tunbridge Wells, UK. Check the Facebook and Instagram pages for dates. *** OUR SOCIALS Support to keep the party... circular! *** ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Don’t throw away your scrap fabric, make this easy tote bag Top 10 reasons why Canada is awesome The Funniest (True!) News Headlines From Canada Taktonik (Jame's Muse + Upcycle Bro) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsnotrubbish/support | |||
| 13 Nov 2023 | Tiktok Superstar and Grandma’s Favorite: Meet Zach Thoeny of After Always Apparel | 00:45:47 | |
Your best friend who’s never heard of upcycling. Your grandma that loves to sew. Your mom. Your pet fish. We’ve all had an After Always thrift flip pop up on our Tiktok feed. Meet Zach Thoeny, the magic behind After Always - an upcycler who has gone viral for transforming blankets and towels into everyday statement pieces or sets. Here’s a chance for Zach to say what he doesn’t get to say in a 30 second Tiktok - from conquering the algorithm, to personal style, to an upcoming upcycled wedding?? Listen up. SOURCES MENTIONED After Always Instagram After Always TikTok Good News: Black Men with Gardens OUR SOCIALS Youtube Support to keep the party... circular! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES South Dakota: Facts, Figures and Famous Faces --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsnotrubbish/support | |||
| 30 Oct 2023 | Wardrobe Therapy: The Trials, Triumphs, and Mystery Behind JRAT | 00:54:23 | |
Welcome to the world of Janelle Abbott, also known as JRAT. A complete zero waste enigma and maximalist dream. While her artistic, intricate pieces dance, move, and radiate the energy and creativity behind the scenes, we don’t know much about JRAT herself. For all we know, she could be a unicorn with a sewing machine. Let’s uncover the inspiration, story, and process underneath JRAT’s works of art to confirm she isn’t a bot, shall we? SOURCES MENTIONED Good News: England bans single use plastic OUR SOCIALS Enjoying the show? Support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsnotrubbish/support | |||
| 17 Jul 2023 | Secondhand Size Inclusivity, Managing a Small Business, and Chickens with FiOT Founder, Ruby Webb | 00:38:08 | |
She can sew, she can model, she's a CEO, a creative director, social media manager, and all while creating a bold and inclusive rework brand, Fruitful Interpretation of Time. Give it up for Ruby Webb, aka @rubychickens! We're going to talk about how a rework workshop in Portland and a lack of plus-size representation in the fashion industry has ignited the fire that has become FiOT.❤️🔥🐓 Also, checking in on my #90DaysNoNewClothesChallenge participants or anybody looking to spice up their current wardrobe situation, Ruby's going to give us some unique tips on how we can breathe new life into our closet over and over again. *** SOURCES MENTIONED FiOT Instagram That's Not Rubbish! - Plus-size secondhand resources Good News: EC's Strategy for Circular and Sustainable Textiles THAT'S NOT RUBBISH! SOCIALS Join our Facebook Group! Support to keep the party... circular! MORE LIKE BERRIEZ ADDITIONAL READS The Vogue Business Autumn/Winter 2023 Size Inclusivity Report How to Make Plus-Size Thrifting Work for You Breaking Down The Barriers Between Plus-Sized Bodies And Thrifting Culture The Emergence of Size-Inclusivity in Fashion --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsnotrubbish/support | |||
| 31 Jul 2023 | SHEIN X Upcyclers?? and Reworked Festival Wear with Alexandria Carroll of Modern Alien | 00:55:54 | |
Rumor has it Shein is gearing up with a potential new tactic to clean up their dirty business practices: a collaboration with upcycle designers. I know what you're thinking because I thought it too: How does that work? In the midst of their horrid yet hilarious PR stunt? The copyright infringement lawsuit? We're going to have Alexandria Carroll, the founder of festival-wear brand Modern Alien 🛸 and EvoluSHEIN♻️ upcycler spill the details. After we rave over reworked festival-wear, of course. How can a relationship between slow and fast fashion exist? Are we going to wake up one day to Shein becoming the biggest platform for upcycled designers? So many questions! Grab a snack and a glow stick, this is a must-listen. *** SOURCES MENTIONED Shop Modern Alien: Curated Vintage and Reworked for Curves Good News: Mushroom Surfboards Danish Carter TikTok Breakdown on Shein Influencer Campaign THAT'S NOT RUBBISH! SOCIALS ADDITIONAL READS EvoluSHEIN X Anitta is latest effort towards sustainability The public's thoughts on EvoluSHEIN Why Shein is worse than other fast fashion giants | |||
| 02 Oct 2023 | October Starter Pack: Patchwork Sweat Sets, Halloween, and NYFW with Julia George of Something Made Custom | 00:45:52 | |
It’s October. Sweaters or sweats? Wait, what are you being for Halloween? Thanks to Julia George, the founder of Something Made Custom, we can have it all. We’ve talked towel shorts, reworked denim, and this episode we’re drooling over another upcycle trend: Patchwork sweat sets. Like Julia, we’ve seen a movement of upcyclers collaging knits, sweats, and themed tshirts. Funny enough, our patchwork set scouts love Halloween - Julia alone has Chucky, The Exorcist, and Goosebumps themed sets. So, who better than a self-proclaimed Halloween geek and zero waste fashionista to talk easy and ethical Halloween costumes with? We've got you covered. Plus, Julia may or may not have spilled on her experience as a designer at NYFW… This one’s a must listen! SOURCES MENTIONED Good News: The Ban on Plastic Water Bottles at LAX Spray Painted Old Costume Revamp Fast fashion haunts the Halloween season OUR SOCIALS Enjoying the platform? Support to keep the party going. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsnotrubbish/support | |||
| 04 Mar 2024 | The Double Life of a Blanket Thrift Flipper + Retail Therapy with Zach Hippe of Vultúre Reclaimed | 00:39:55 | |
If you’re missing your 2008 Snuggie and looking for a calming fireside chat, this TNR! episode is for you. This week, we’re hanging out with Zach Hippe of Vultúre Reclaimed, an electrical engineer in the midwest by day and blanket transformer by night. We’re going over the do’s and don’ts within the world of blanket thrift flips before getting into a little Retail Therapy - intimate, therapeutic chats (or rants) with upcyclers touching on the various ups and downs within this niche, creative industry. This week's topic? The balance between creativity and logic within ourselves, our daily lives, and the world around us. Snuggle up! Let’s rant! (In a super chill way because Zach’s voice is so soothing and his mindset so positive)
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| 24 Jul 2023 | Girls Just Wanna Wear Streetwear and Slow Fashion Dupes with Reworked4Women founder Danasia Griner | 00:29:21 | |
Too look cute and cozy - That's all we really want! 👟🎀 And would wearing sustainable materials be too hard to ask? Not for Danasia Griner, the femme magic behind Reworked4Women. This week, we're digging into fast fashion dupes such as R4W's signature maxi denim skirt (with a slit of course), the Barbie movie archived press looks, some quick denim hacks, and all things women streetwear' - because this week is for the GIRLS!💅🏾 *** SOURCES MENTIONED Reworked4Women's Instagram and Shop Brazil Amazon deforestation drops 34% under President Lula (💋) Barbie Press Couture: Margot Robbie in Vintage Versace Quick Upcycle: Denim Mini Skirt How To Another How-To for longer shorts *** THAT'S NOT RUBBISH! SOCIALS Join our Facebook Group! Support to keep the party... circular! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsnotrubbish/support | |||
| 10 Jul 2023 | Why Vintage Sheets are the Best Material to Upcycle with Citygirlbeachbum | 00:33:38 | |
This week on That's Not Rubbish!, we're taking a trip down memory lane with Laura (aka citygirlbeachbum). 👾 We're reminiscing over 90's culture before uncovering the roots behind this playful brand and why vintage sheets are truly the perfect preloved fabric to work with.🪡✨ Calling all prospective upcyclers! Gain some quick insight on the art of starting your own brand, from sourcing preloved materials to sewing do's and don'ts and everything in between. *** SOURCES MENTIONED Citygirlbeachbum's Depop and Instagram Why Vintage Sheets are Preloved Gold Paris Olympics to give waste a second life with recycled plastic chairs *** THAT'S NOT RUBBISH! SOCIALS Join our Facebook Group! Support to keep the party... circular! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsnotrubbish/support | |||
| 24 Jun 2023 | Upcycling Then, Now, and What Could've Been. | 00:22:46 | |
Happy Upcycle Day! and Happy First Episode of That's Not Rubbish!❤️🪡 In our first episode, we'll take a deep dive into the world of upcycling - from its not-so mysterious origins to its role in pop culture today. From the runway to the wizard world, join us as we explore some iconic pop culture looks that (we think) should have been upcycled, and discover the ways in which circular fashion participants are changing the way we think about fashion and sustainability. Whether you're a big time circular fashion enthusiast or don't even know what it is, this podcast is a must-listen. 🎧 *** SOURCES MENTIONED Remake 90 Days #NoNewClothes Challenge *** OUR SOCIALS Join our Facebook Group! Support to keep the party... circular! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsnotrubbish/support | |||
| 21 Aug 2023 | Romanticizing Upcycled Bridal, Waistcoats, and Dolly Parton with UK-based Weaver, Ashley Jess Knight **ANNOUNCEMENT | 00:52:14 | |
About 6,200 weddings occur every day in the United States alone. And in the UK, over 275,000 a year. But, what exactly happens to the wedding dress after the big day? And what would a wedding between Dolly Parton and Cyndi Lauper look like? This episode, we invite the vibrant and 90's inspired UK-based upcycler and weaver, Ashley Jess Knight, to blow our minds by explaining how she saves bridal waste by shrinking these big, extravagant dresses into thread to weave waistcoats/vests, bows, and wall art. 💒👰🏼♀️ Announcement: The That's Not Rubbish! podcast will be scaling back to every OTHER Monday as we build up on some exciting projects that will make upcycled fashion accessible once and for all. Through rich or poor. Stay tuned? "I do." *** SOURCES MENTIONED Ashley Jess Knight's Instagram / Website / Workshops That's Not Rubbish! IG Post on Bridal Waste Good News: Turkish Garbage Collectors Open Library of all the Books Thrown Away Irregular Choice Bride/Groom Heels - (to be seen at Ashley's future wedding) 💒 THAT'S NOT RUBBISH! SOCIALS Join our Facebook Group! Support to keep the party... circular! *** ADDITIONAL Guide to Bridal Waste + Recovery Zero Waste Sustainable Wedding Dress Shopping Intro Song: "Here Comes the Bride" piece written by Wagner for the Opera Lohengrin --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsnotrubbish/support | |||
| 10 Jun 2024 | Repurposing Sails Into Bags- Circumnavigating with Emma Casey of Landfall Leatherworks | 00:43:49 | |
For the season 2 finale of That’s Not Rubbsih!, Emma Casey of Landfall Leatherworks is taking us on a journey from the high seas to haute couture, turning retired sailboat sails into trendy bags. Can you imagine their durability? The sea is no joke! And Emma is going to tell us all about it. From her sailing stories of nearly circumnavigating the globe to the art of working with the unexpected within both sailing and upcycling, this episode promises to leave you inspired and packing for your next trip. As mentioned this wraps up one year and 2 seasons of That’s Not Rubbish! It has been a such a thrilling ride exploring the realms of upcycling with you all. Thank you for listening and most importantly, thank you for support our platform. In the end of the day, we simply want to share these brilliant zero waste designers and sustainable fashion alternatives with the world. That being said, we have so many exciting projects to focus on during the off-season. Stay in the loop! If you’re enjoying the platform and would like to be a part of the upcycle community’s growth, our upcoming projects could really use your support. For a quick, one-time donation. Thank you! - SOURCES MENTIONED Landfall Leatherworks on IG Why Travelling Brings True Happiness Not Buying Things TNR! SOCIALS --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsnotrubbish/support | |||
| 04 Sep 2023 | An Ode to Summer 2k23, Cottage Core, and Bringing Bonnets Back with Erin McComb (@lendmeyourcomb) | 00:45:55 | |
Newsflash: we're bringing bonnets back! As summer is wrapping up, we need to soak up the sun and prepare for the fall. So, I teamed up with the epitome of summer and cottage core herself, Erin McComb, to celebrate the highs and lows of summer 2k23 and highlight some summer to fall transitional styles. Trust me, you wouldn't want to go fruit picking in anyone else. 🍓 Along the way, we learned the unique roots behind Erin's historical silhouettes, dainty florals, towel shorts, and quilted bonnets. We're talking cottage core, grandpa core...colonial core? *** SOURCES MENTIONED Good News: Taiwanese couple in their 80's become secondhand influencers with clothes left at their laundromat Ribbon on shower curtain tiktok Styling Hacks: Episode 04 with Ruby Webb *** OUR SOCIALS Join our Facebook Group! Support to keep the party... circular! 9 WAYS TO TRANSITION YOUR WARDROBE FROM SUMMER TO FALL Recapping the craziest summer pop culture moments Pinterest Lookbooks: Cottagecore Fashion GrandmaCore Aesthetic 101: Your Guide to this Cozy Lifestyle Trend | |||
| 28 May 2024 | A Date with Italian Dead stock and 60's Mod Upcycler, Vittoria Buraschi of Unimpressed Studios | 00:43:42 | |
Get on your vespa and don your vintage headscarves! We have a date with Italian deadstock and Mod upcycler, Vittoria Buraschi of Unimpressed Studios. Made in Italy and captivated by the allure of luxury fashion, Vittoria’s résumé includes collaborations with some of the most iconic fashion houses under the sun, from Roberto Cavalli to Dior. Now, Vittoria is channeling her experience in luxury couture with her fascination for bold 60’s style, community, culture, and craftsmanship into her own brand. With signatures like the Herringbone dress and the mini skirt, crafted by vintage Italian fabrics, Vittoria is reviving mod fashion. Join us for a chat over a bowl of bolognese and a bottle of limoncello, won't you? TNR! X Unimpressed Studios Giveaway OUR SOCIALS Support upcoming projects and keep the party circular. Fashion Revolution: The Bold and Innovative Trends of 1960s Mod Style Explaining 60s Mod Fashion & Subculture --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsnotrubbish/support | |||
| 25 Dec 2023 | Remake Art, Not War - Military Reworks and 50 Shades of Camo with Phil Märtens of Taktonik | 00:43:57 | |
Happy Holidays from TNR! and Phil Märtens, also known as Taktonik. A Germany-based upcycler transforming all things military waste - from uniforms to parachutes - into high-quality, themed bags, stories, and more. Taktonik puts the storytelling in upcycling by curating movie, color, or time era themed experiences through his pieces. Meanwhile, combating military waste. Never even considered what military waste is? Where it goes? Learn more about Taktonik’s background and unique sourcing process… but better yet, learn everything you need to know about our beloved camo. And that's a wrap on season 01 of That's Not Rubbish! Will be back in February with a whole new roster of brilliant zero waste designers to share with you all. Until then! Cheers. Gaza Medical Relief Fund: The Palestine Red Crescent Society SOURCES MENTIONED The Most Famous Fake Camo: Hollywood's "Russian Camouflage" OUR SOCIALS Support to keep the party... circular! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsnotrubbish/support | |||
| 13 May 2024 | Festivals, FYPs, and Thrift Flips with Brooke Karasack of Controlled Chaos | 00:47:23 | |
Out with fashion week’s luxury looks and in with the glitter and pashminas, it’s festival season, baby! That’s right, we’re celebrating a shiny, naked fashion world with our favorite thrift-flipping rave queen, Brooke Karasack of Controlled Chaos. You may have seen her on your Tik Tok feed or at your local festival, Brooke has been gracing us with one-of-a-kind upcycled festival looks all while giving us a look into the process. We can’t wait to experience a bit of the chaos and can’t decide which we prefer - Brooke’s festival or thrift secrets. Plus, did you know Julia Fox started a new upcycling competition show?! We have lots to talk about, let’s get into it. SOURCES Good News: Why lab grown diamonds are the best eco-friendly alternative !! Ageoram's Upcycled Button Bloomers Coachella Look OUR SOCIALS Support to help maintain the platform and support upcoming projects. We SO appreciate you! | |||
| 29 Apr 2024 | Costume Design, Craigslist, and Tablecloths with Mel Wong of Meadow Land | 00:42:29 | |
We’re going behind the scenes and to the dinner table with Melanie Wong. Founder of Meadow Land, Craigslist connoisseur, and costume designer for a traveling Stars Wars burlesque show - Mel has quite the resume. Add luxury brand designer and design student into the mix! When she’s not designing for others, Mel designs for the inner child. Taking preloved, intricately detailed tablecloths and transforming them into ethereal slips, camis, and more. This week, we’re digging deeper into Mel’s experience in both the luxury fashion and costume design worlds, use of tableware to upcycle, and exposing waste management strategies. Fashion students, theater kids, and Craigslist lovers - this one’s for you. *** SOURCES MENTIONED Good News: Chilean artisans and designers create collections with waste from textile landfills OUR SOCIALS --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsnotrubbish/support | |||
| 27 Nov 2023 | Save a Horse, Rework a Cowboy - Inside the suede, no-sew upcycle, Western world of Vintage Wasteland | 00:42:28 | |
Welcome to Vintage Wasteland. Home of the suede, no-sew upcycles, ducks, and queer cowboys. Our upcycler of the week, Alex Kelley, has honed in on illustrating and stamping tattoo-esque charactures of nature and folklore onto thrifted pieces. Let’s talk about our favorite materials to work with and wear, the history of trends, and shall we go as far as make some winter trend predictions?? Yeehaw! SOURCES MENTIONED Vintage Wasteland on IG Good News: Eco-Chic Oyster Yarn Exploring the Queen History of the Old West...Yeehaw Ep01: Upcycled Then, Now, and What Could've Been Ep10: An Ode to Summer 2k23, Cottage Core, and Bringing Bonnets Back OUR SOCIALS Enjoying TNR? Support Why the Medieval Aesthetic Never Dies: The History of Medieval Revival Fashion Winter Trend Predictions - Elle | |||
| 15 Apr 2024 | Vases to Bongs: Breathing New Life with Karin Flory of Flory Flora (Literally) | 00:44:28 | |
Meet Southern Florida's upcycled bong queen. Inspired by the lack of femininity in your standard smoke shop (let's be real, 90% of pipes are Rick and Morty themed), Karin Flory of Flora Flora Waterpipes decided to transform vintage vases into bongs. There's no greater moment than when a one-of-a-kind bong finds its dream stoner owner, says Karin. Let's dig deeper into Flory Flora's mission, talk women in the cannabis industry, and challenge our expertise with a little 4/20 trivia. Earth Day and 4/20 are right around the corner, let's celebrate. *** SOURCES MENTIONED Good News: BRICKS! made of textile waste! MARIJUANA LEGALITY BY STATE - Updated April 2, 2024 OUR SOCIALS Support to keep the party... circular! Fun 4/20 Quizzes - Who is Your Celebrity Stoner Persona? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsnotrubbish/support | |||
| 18 Sep 2023 | Reworked Stationery, Spelling Bees, and Back 2 School Nostalgia with Upcycled Enchantments | 00:44:14 | |
Once Upon A Time…there was a podcaster, a storybook upcycler, and a quest to spell the word “definitely.” As students and teachers are officially Back 2 School, I’m taking the ultimate teacher’s pet, stationery princess, AND founder of Upcycler Enchantments, Jess Fernandez back to the classroom for a Spelling Bee. 🐝✏️ Meanwhile, uncovering the story behind Jess’ revamped stationery and reminiscing over all things back to school shopping, Scholastic book fairs, and extracurriculars. Which book cover design was your go-to? Lisa Frank or 5 Star? Cue the That’s Not Rubbish! back to school commercial! 👩🏽🏫🎙️ *** SOURCES MENTIONED Good News: The Man Who Fought Deforestation By Opening a Box in The Sky *** OUR SOCIALS Join our Facebook Group! *** I Know Which Weather Condition Matches Your Mood Based On The Back-To-School Supplies You Purchase More Back to School Buzzfeed Quizzes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsnotrubbish/support | |||
| 16 Oct 2023 | Is Upcycling Witchcraft?? Talking Salem Witch Trials and the perks of having a little bit of everything with Boston-based designer, MICH | 00:44:00 | |
If you're in the secondhand scene of Boston, you know MICH. A flea market regular with stickers scattered all over New England, MICH is a zero waste designer that offers a little bit of everything - from tapestry blanket crewnecks to sleeping bag puffer vests. There's a MICH piece for everybody. Not to mention, with roots in Salem. And it's October...Let's delve into the mysterious history of the Salem witch trials, what modern day witchcraft looks like, and the intersection of aesthetics within both MICH and Boston's fashion scene. From Harvard to Hogwarts, this one's for you. SOURCES MENTIONED Good News: Algae based ice cream 20+ Famous Witches In History You Should Know About OUR SOCIALS Support to keep the party going. Women Weren’t the Only Victims of the Salem Witch Trials | |||
| 18 Mar 2024 | How to Talk About Sustainability with Friends with Julia George of Something Made Customs and Marjurie Igarta @MarjurieMadeThis | 00:46:37 | |
It's Global Recycling Day, so we're getting together with not one but two upcyclers and tackling the topic of talking sustainability with our friends. While we may love them, we all have a friend or so whose shopping habits make us cringeee. Thus, we're welcoming back Julia George of Something Made Customs to catch up on her fashion show experiences with newbie Marjurie Igarta AKA @MarjurieMadeThis. Let's talk fashion shows, patchwork, and introducing friends to the world of sustainable fashion with compassion and thrift trips with our favorite scrappy gals. *** SOURCES MENTIONED *** OUR SOCIALS Support to keep the party... circular! *** ADDITIONAL How To Talk To Your Friends And Family About Sustainability How Can We Talk About Slow Fashion With Our Friends and Family? How to Talk About Ethical Fashion to Loved Ones (Tactfully) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsnotrubbish/support | |||