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Two New Products! BLM Sticker Relaunch and New B+ Foundation Partnership

Todd Petrella

Feb 26
2 min

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.

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UP Cycle Design's 6 Month Recap: July 2021 to January 2022!

Todd Petrella

Jan 22
3 min

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,...

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When Something Needs To Be Done, Call Max

Todd Petrella

Jul 30, 2021
3 min

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...

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Home Harvest: The Venture That Will Change The Produce World

Todd Petrella

Jun 25, 2021
7 min

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....

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Coral Reefs Are Dying, But This Intelligent Student Can Save Them

Todd Petrella

Jun 5, 2021
6 min

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...

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Plastic Eating Mushrooms Could Help Clean Up The Planet!

Todd Petrella

May 21, 2021
3 min

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...

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Todd Petrella

May 16, 2021
3 min

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...

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Todd Petrella

May 8, 2021
3 min

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...

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New Product! Level UP To The Moon And Back

Todd Petrella

Apr 17, 2021
2 min

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...

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UP Cycle Design: The Upcycled Thread Glossary

Todd Petrella

Apr 10, 2021
2 min

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...

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The Truth About "Eco-friendly" Companies: Greenwashing

Todd Petrella

Mar 27, 2021
3 min

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...

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The UP Cycle Design Story: From Acquaintances to Co-Founders

Todd Petrella

Mar 19, 2021
3 min

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...

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Todd Petrella

Feb 26, 2021
2 min

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...

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Todd Petrella

Feb 20, 2021
2 min

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...

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