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Simply Happy ConversationsRecycling Around Your HomeIn this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, Narelle dives into the ins and outs of recycling. She has seen the challenges many of us face when trying to live sustainably Episode Highlights: What items belong in your recycling bin Community recycling initiatives for those tricky items that don't fit Common contaminants that cause recycling to end up in landfills Key Takeaways: How to make recycling work in your home? Listen to the full episode now and start making informed choices and truly make a difference. Links: https://upparel.com.au...2025-06-0418 min

Simply Happy ConversationsWardrobe Step-By-Step GuideIn this episode of Simply Happy Conversations, Narelle walk you through a step-by-step guide to creating a wardrobe that's organised and full of clothes you love and can wear together. Episode Highlights: The benefits of an organised wardrobe. Organising strategies that you may not have thought of before. Wardrobe storage solutions for all size wardrobes. Ideas to maintain your wardrobe. Key Takeaways: Step-by-step guide to creating a clutter-free, organised wardrobe Listen to the full episode now and embrace a clutter-free wardrobe full of clothes you love and wear. Upparel Textile recycling A...2025-04-0219 min

Simply Happy ConversationsTop Tip - Recycling Ideas after Christmas with Donna from The Lifestyles ManagersDonna at The Lifestyles Managers shares her creative recycling ideas that can help you reduce your environmental impact this Christmas season. Let’s make this holiday season a little greener together. Links: Textile recycling - https://upparel.com.au/clothing-recycling/ Print cartridges, stationery, data storage, phones - https://www.officeworks.com.au Footwear - https://www.rebelsport.com.au/blog/footwear/footwear-recycling.html?fdid=footwear Glasses - https://www.specsavers.com.au/ Victorian Container Deposit Scheme https://cdsvic.org.au/ Want to connect with Donna? ...2024-12-2512 min

Get It Right with Undercover ArchitectTextile recycling for your renovation or new build, with UPPARELHello! This is Episode 333, and in it, I’m sharing information about an amazing company that’s Australia’s leader in textile recovery and recycling. UPPAREL, based in Melbourne, Victoria, is a BCorp Certified company, and is an award-winning leader in textile recovery and recycling, providing convenient solutions to textile waste for both consumers and businesses. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/333]. UPPAREL first came onto my radar when previous podcast guest, Joost Bakker, shared some of their incredible products on social...2024-09-3041 min

Simply Happy ConversationsRecycling & Decluttering with Donna from The Lifestyle ManagersIn this Simply Happy Conversation guest episode, I talk with Donna, the owner of The Lifestyle Managers. She offers Lifestyle Management, Professional Organising and Relocation Services in the Macedon Ranges and surrounds. In this episode: -The difference between organising and lifestyle management. -Why people hold onto items. -How to help people to let go of items -Items you can recycle in your home -Suggested places to recycle in Australia Links: Textile recycling - https://upparel.com.au/clothing-recycling/ ...2024-03-0628 min

Sustainable TransformationUnderworks | Tackling sustainability from top-to-toe with founder Sam TodaroIn this episode, Kiarne chats with Sam Todaro, the Founder and Managing Director of Underworks and unpacks the multiple pillars of sustainability that need to be addressed in manufacturing and retail. Sam talks about the moment he knew sustainability was the most important next challenge and the ways in which sustainability is addressed at Underworks. Sam shares the importance of maintaining the integrity and price point of products that customers know and love, whilst innovating with more sustainable fibres, removing plastics and improving recyclability across the board. Plus we hear how even a sock company ca...2023-07-2427 min

Sustainable EcommerceEP55 - Rethinking Waste: Old Footwear to New Flooring with John ElliottWelcome to Episode 55 of the Sustainable Ecommerce Podcast! https://sustainable-ecom.com/ep55 This week’s show is the fourth one in our mini series on rethinking waste. So far we’ve touched on ocean plastic and how Plastic Bank is rethinking that as a resource is generating significant social and economic opportunity. And we’ve looked at mechanical recycling of textiles with Upparel, and how they are actively stitching together supply chains for the recycled fibre, then chemical recycling with Blocktexx where blends are being split out and turned into new PET chips and org...2023-05-0843 min

Sustainable EcommerceEP53 - Rethinking Waste 2: Giving New Life to Old Textile with Michael EliasWelcome to Episode 53 of the Sustainable Ecommerce Podcast! https://sustainable-ecom.com/ep53 Today’s show is the second episode in our mini-series on rethinking waste, and we turn our focus from plastic to mechanically recycled textiles, taking a look at the downstream uses for the recycled material and how you can get involved. Now you may be aware of some of the alarming statistics of this already, but the average Australian throws out 23KG of textiles per year, giving us the dubious honour or being the second largest consumer of textiles per capita in...2023-04-2445 min

This Climate BusinessA second life for our throw-away clothing: Jeff Vollebregt, UpparelNew Zealanders on average throw out textiles equivalent to 200 t-shirts every year. Finding a new home for all those garments is the mission of Australasian textiles recycler Upparel. Jeff Vollebregt, director of Upparel’s New Zealand operation talked Ross Inglis through the business of circular clothing.2023-04-0522 min

5 Phút Chuyện Thị Trường#91 Chuyện về những nỗ lực để quần áo cũ không còn trở thành “rác" | 5 phút Chuyện Thị Trường cùng Vũ Kim Hạnh | Maybe PodcastNhững sản phẩm của thời trang nhanh đang trở thành những vấn đề nan giải của nhà kinh doanh. Và để có thể hạn chế những tốn kém về tài nguyên xã hội từ xu hướng thời trang này, một công ty lớn về thời trang là Icebreaker (New Zealand) đã hợp tác cùng Upparel (Australia) khởi động chương trình thu gom quần áo cũ. Điều này góp phần gia tăng giá trị vòng đời của quần áo đồng thời giảm lượng rác thải ra ở New Zealand...2023-03-2804 min

Wild with Sarah WilsonCLARE PRESS: There is no such thing as sustainable fashion. Now what?The fashion industry produces 20% of global wastewater and more carbon emissions than ALL international flights and ALL maritime shipping COMBINED. If nothing changes, by 2050 the fashion industry will use up a quarter of the world’s carbon budget. Ex-Vogue journalist and founder of The Wardrobe Crisis (the book, podcast and academy) Clare Press joins me to wrestle the quandaries: Is vegan leather ethical? Are recycled plastic leggings green? What labels are legit carbon neutral? Does the stuff I donate to St Vinnies just go to landfill? (Yup.) Is it true when I return something online it go...2022-11-1549 min

SpeakUP - by UPPARELEpisode #8 - feat. Sustainable SallyLast week we had the pleasure of speaking to Sally Williams and hearing all about her journey from the iconic 'Brand Power Lady' to becoming Sustainable Sally! For over 25 years Sally promoted countless consumer products on national television, but after realising the devastating effects these disposable products were having on our environment, Sally knew she had to make a stand. So she made the brave decision to step away from a comfortable life and pursue a greater purpose! Now, Sally Williams is focused on advocating for innovative businesses that are doing good for the planet and sharing her passion...2022-04-0634 min

SpeakUP - by UPPARELEpisode #7 - feat. The Homeless ProjectThis week we spoke to the wonderful and inspiring Stuart Allen who has founded a number of organisations including The Homeless Project that provide support to people who have been recently homeless or at risk of homelessness. Stuart has countless fascinating stories and in today's episode, he shares some of the challenges he's faced over the years, as well as some of the initiatives he's started to help uplift and provide support to those in need.Learn more about The Homeless Project here — https://thehomelessproject.org.au/Website — Instagram — Facebook — YouTube 2022-03-0937 min

SpeakUP - by UPPARELEpisode #6 - feat. Into CarryIn this weeks episode, we sit down with the one-man army who is transforming trash into some of Australia's coolest bags. It's Luke Phillips from Into Carry! We learn all about where Into Carry came from, how he utilises waste as a resource, and his latest sustainable creation; a zero-waste coffee shop!Check out Into Carry here! — https://intocarry.co/Website — Instagram — Facebook — YouTube 2022-02-2326 min

SpeakUP - by UPPARELEpisode #5 - UPPAREL WrapUP!We're back! After a little hiatus over the new year, we're returning with a fantastic episode featuring both hosts of SpeakUP, Michael and Tina Elias! In this episode, we cover the year that was 2021. This includes all of the highlights and achievements, but also the lowlights and challenges we faced throughout the year. We then also look forward to what 2022 has in store for us! Some very exciting product launches, upcoming partnerships, and announcements await you in this episode of SpeakUP! Website — Instagram — Facebook — YouTube 2022-02-0932 min

SpeakUP - by UPPARELEpisode #4 - feat. ettitudeIn this week's episode, Michael connects with Phoebe Yu the CEO and Founder of ettitude all the way in Los Angeles! Phoebe SpeakUP about a load of different topics that she's passionate about, including where ettitude came from, how they've revolutionised the bedding industry with CleanBamboo™, and how they've grown from an Australian based business to a global brand!Website — Instagram — Facebook — YouTube 2022-01-1236 min

SpeakUP - by UPPARELEpisode #3 - feat. St Kilda MumsIn this episode, Tina sits down with the legendary Gill Whelan from St Kilda Mums! We discuss all sorts of things including how where the non-for-profit originated, how Gill joined the St Kilda Mums team, and the importance of providing essential baby products for families in need.Website — Instagram — Facebook — YouTube 2021-12-2941 min

EvolveN2Power#55 - REPLAY - Carson Hunt - CEO and Co-Founder at UpparelEvolven2Power is a podcast on a mission to highlight Central Florida’s community and business leaders in hopes of sharing the lessons they’ve learned with you all to help you Evolven2Power. In today’s episode, Max and Dr. Alicia Clairicus were joined by Carson Hunt, the CEO and Co-Founder of Upparel, an end to end e-commerce marketplace centralizing procurement and automating fulfillment for branded merchandise. Carson Co-founded Upparel while working at Lockheed Martin as an industrial engineer and left his job at Tesla to take on the venture full-time in January of 2020. Here’s hi...2021-12-2538 min

SpeakUP - by UPPARELEpisode #2 - feat. MacpacIn this episode, SpeakUP welcomes its very first podcast guest, Penelope Turnbull from Macpac! As the Sustainability Advisor at Macpac, Pen provides a deep insight into where the brand came from, what they’re doing to minimise their negative impact on the environment, and how they’re using innovative technology to extend the life of their products!Website — Instagram — Facebook — YouTube 2021-12-1546 min

SpeakUP - by UPPARELEpisode #1 - feat. UPPARELWelcome to the debut episode of SpeakUP!To kick off the podcast, we thought it would be good for you to get to know the hosts of the show, Michael and Tina Elias. They explain the rollercoaster of a journey they went through from starting a sock subscription to recycling textiles, what exciting things are in store for the new year and what to expect in future episodes of the podcast!Website — Instagram — Facebook — YouTube 2021-12-0127 min

SpeakUP - by UPPARELSpeakUP TrailerWelcome to SpeakUP! The sustainability-focused podcast, hosted by the UPPAREL team.SpeakUP is all about sharing businesses' and individuals' journeys towards being sustainable. After partnering with some of Australia's most successful and innovative businesspeople and hearing their stories, we thought we just had to share them!Watch the video podcast here — https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXpTLIKO0gxa7OFGLYxRmVQ/Haven't heard of UPPAREL? — www.upparel.com.au/2021-11-2900 min

Funny BusinessStart with Socks | Michael EliasMichael Elias is the Founder and CEO of UPPAREL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-2740 min

Vibe Union PodcastDo What You Can with Emily Paddon-BrownEmily Paddon-Brown is an activist, actor, eco-warrior, and musician who is fighting for a gentle planet. With her life-long experience in the creative sector and a generous heart for the world she occupies, Emily is looking to bring about more sustainability practices in the lives of the people around her. Tune in to this episode hosted by Minti Dee and Dilly Dave for ideas you can bring into your creative career to reduce your carbon footprint, and most importantly – “Why?”Highlights00:00 Dilly Dear05:25 Eco-Warrior Emily Paddon-Brown11:58 The Circular Economy18:02 Incorp...2021-09-0138 min

The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 32 - Michael Elias, Founder & CEO at UPPARELSend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Michael Elias. Michael is the Founder and CEO of circular subscription and textile recycling company, UPPAREL. UPPAREL, formally MANRAGS, was born from Michael’s own love of socks (a self-confessed “Sock Addict”) and the realisation that each pair he owned had a lifecycle which, at that time, concluded in landfill. He then began a sock subscription and added the ability for customers to return their unwanted / damaged socks to be recycled, re-used or repurposed.To date UP...2021-03-3143 min

EvolveN2Power#28 - Carson Hunt - CEO and Co-Founder at UpparelEvolven2Power is a podcast on a mission to highlight Central Florida’s community and business leaders in hopes of sharing the lessons they’ve learned with you all to help you Evolven2Power. In today’s episode, Max and Dr. Alicia Clairicus were joined by Carson Hunt, the CEO and Co-Founder of Upparel, an end-to-end e-commerce marketplace centralizing procurement and automating fulfillment for branded merchandise. Carson Co-founded Upparel while working at Lockheed Martin as an industrial engineer and left his job at Tesla to take on the venture full-time in January of 2020. Here’s hi...2021-02-2338 min

Grow A Small Business PodcastGlobal brand name whisperer and best-selling author on the subject of creating great brand names that can drive businesses to great success. The key criteria of a great brand name and the proper process to use in naming a brand (Louise Karch)In this episode, I interview Louise Karch, the global name whisperer and author of the award-winning book Word Glue: Find Your Million Dollar Brand Name. Louise has been naming break out brands for the past decade and has doubled the revenues of entrepreneurs on two continents. She has worked for Seth Godin, the #1 marketing expert, and Richard Bolles the #1 career genius and best-selling author of What Color Is Your Parachute. Both influencers honed her values of professionalism, empathy, and generosity. Louise comes on the podcast to talk about how important naming your brand is in your success...2021-01-2430 min

PROTECTEco Styling and Fashion Slavery with Nina GborAs the climate crisis continues to deepen, today's podcast will look into one of the world's largest industries for overconsumption- fashion. From draining water sources to fossil fuels and the exploitation of workers, the fashion industry and its loyal consumers are accountable for some disastrous environmental statistics including sending 85% of clothing to landfill. Today I speak to one of Australia's strongest advocates for ethical fashion, Nina Gbor. Nina is the founder of Eco Styles and also Clothes Swap & Style and is an award-winning sustainability advocate, ethical fashion speaker, climate activist and educator. Nina brin...2021-01-1931 min

Sustainability FurtherUpparel (formerly Manrags): Revolutionising Australia's circular fashion modelUpparel formerly known as Manrags is the Australian socks and jocks company that is disrupting the fashion industry. Their approach to fashion at the end of its life looks at reuse, repurpose, and recycling. In this episode, we chat about where the clothes that you donate really end up and how Upparel is helping brands be accountable for the waste they create.2020-11-1823 min