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Jan 5, 2022
Meet Kate Stuart, Founder of The Phoenix Green
Creativity can trump waste, and we love seeing the wonderful creations of local upcyclers who come up with something special. Kate Stuart, Founder of The Phoenix Green works with reclaimed, recycled or repurposed materials to produce brilliant designs that are also long-lasting and could be passed down.
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Dec 15, 2021
Christmas and New Year Gift Ideas from Local Newcastle Upcyclers
Supporting local sellers is great, but it is even better when you support those makers who turn used or found materials into something truly special. You're helping people and the environment with each gift you choose. We've scoured Newcastle and Gateshead for makers who are offering some brilliant upcycled gifts.
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Dec 15, 2021
Meet Scatty Knits - Eco Maker with a Focus on Zero Waste Production
As part of our Christmas and New Year special, we reached out to local Tyneside makers and sellers who are transforming used materials into something special. This edition features Scatty Knits, creator of fantastic recycled hand knitted mittens, beanies as well as dog snoods and coats.
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Dec 15, 2021
Meet Deadwood Studio - Earth-Conscious Handmade Home Decor
As part of our Christmas and New Year special, we reached out to local Tyneside makers and sellers who are transforming used materials into something special. This edition features Deadwood Studio, who have a range of stunning upcycled Christmas decorations using driftwood, including some extraordinary Driftwood Stars
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Dec 15, 2021
Meet Northern Siren Crafts - Handmade Jewellery and Home Decor
As part of our Christmas and New Year special, we reached out to local Tyneside makers and sellers who are transforming used materials into something special. This edition features Northern Siren Crafts, who has a range of fantastic jewellery and home decor, including some stunning unique upcycled stamp rings.
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Nov 19, 2021
Turning Old Umbrellas into Exciting new Jackets and Accessories: Meet R-Coat
Umbrellas are a must have for keeping dry but when they break or reach the end of their life it can be difficult to recycle them due to their many different parts and materials. But R-Coat has come up with a brilliant solution to turn umbrellas into fashion, in the form of jackets and accessories including hats.
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Oct 20, 2021
Halloween Is Fright Night But Here's What Really Terrifies Me
Halloween is big. Not as big here as in the States, but the hype around it grows year on year. It appeals to adults a...
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Oct 13, 2021
Five Spectacularly Spooky Upcycled Halloween Gift Ideas 2023
It is scary how much waste is created during Halloween. Cheap, throwaway Halloween costumes produced the equivalent of 83m plastic bottles in 2019. So it’s great to see these small UK businesses using upcycled or recycled materials to create something spooky this Halloween.
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Sep 3, 2021
Meet Moi, Owner of TeXCraftStudio
It is wonderful to see so many small businesses that upcycle denim and other materials into something fantastic. Thi...
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Sep 3, 2021
Meet Sarah, Founder of Delightfully Denim
It is great to see so many small businesses that upcycle denim and other materials into something unique. This week we caught up with Sarah, founder of Delightfully Denim.
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Sep 3, 2021
Meet Niki, Founder of nykxCo
It is fantastic to see so many small businesses that upcycle denim and other materials into something amazing. This week we caught up with Niki, founder of nykxCo. Bucket hats have made a recent resurgence, and we love the idea of fashioning one out of recycled denim.
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Sep 3, 2021
Meet Erika, Founder of MAZOONA, Maker of Upcycled Sustainable Accessories
It is fantastic to see so many small businesses that upcycle denim and other materials into something brilliant. This week we caught up with Erika, founder of MAZOONA. MAZOONA sells a range of upcycled denim accessories including clutch bags, tote bags as well as cosmetics bags and even pencil cases.
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