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From Trash to Treasure: Finding Joy in Upcycling (with @SustainablyAmber)
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How do you turn “trash” into treasure and find joy in the process?
In this conversation with Amber (@sustainablyamber), we explore how upcycling, thrifting, and creative reuse can spark climate action and community connection.
You’ll hear how Amber got started, why she’s passionate about helping others value materials, and how everyday acts of making, reusing, and sharing can help us build a more sustainable life.
If you’ve ever wondered how to get started with creative reuse or what to do with “stuff,” this episode will leave you inspired to start small — and think big.
Takeaways:
- Creativity can be a powerful part of climate action.
- Upcycling is about rethinking the potential of everyday items.
- Thrifting, reuse stores, and community sharing build resourcefulness.
- DIY gifts and projects foster joy and connection.
- Gardening and growing food deepen our appreciation for nature.
- Small shifts, like reusing what you already have, are forms of activism.
One Small Shift:
Before you buy new, ask yourself: What could I repurpose or reuse instead? Small choices like using what you have or making gifts by hand help reduce waste and spark creativity.
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Chapters
1. From Trash to Treasure: Finding Joy in Upcycling (with @SustainablyAmber) (00:00:00)
2. What is Upcycling? (00:03:32)
3. Creative Reuse: What It Means and Why It Matters (00:07:58)
4. The Role of Thrifting in Sustainable Living (00:12:11)
5. DIY Projects: The Joy of Making by Hand (00:17:45)
6. How Art is Part of Climate Action (00:32:30)
7. Why Community Care Matters in Sustainability (00:41:10)
8. The Power of Gardening and Growing Your Own Food (00:43:51)
9. One Small Shift: How to Start with Creative Reuse (00:56:36)
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