WELCOME!
We’re so glad you’ve joined us for Upcycle: Enterprise.
This free resource is made possible with the generous support of the Veale Youth Entrepreneurship Forum.
LEARN
Watch and learn as Nicole defines some important vocabulary.
REVIEW:
Define social enterprise, business model, and social entrepreneur.
Describe the two facets of Upcycle Parts Shop’s social mission.
How many tons of material has Upcycle Parts Shop diverted from the landfill during its six years in business?
Click to learn about two of the following social enterprises. Then, explain how each company’s business model qualifies them as a social enterprise.
Rust Belt Riders
Cleveland Sews
Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute
The Winery at Chateau Hough
Spice Up
Esperanza Threads
Amplio Recruiting
EXPLORE
Join us on a virtual tour of our shop! Watch the video below for an inside look at Upcycle Parts Shop’s retail store.
REVIEW
Identify two ways that Upcycle Parts Shop is different from a conventional craft store like Michael’s or Joann’s.
Define upcycle.
Describe Upcycle Parts Shop’s business model.
PRACTICE
Recall Nicole’s discussion of the properties of materials from the shop tour video. Grab a pen and paper and set a 2 minute timer for yourself. Then, list as many creative uses for a flip flop as you can before the timer goes off.
Describe your thinking throughout the two minutes. How did you come up with new ideas when you felt stuck?
INNOVATE!
In the final video, Nicole reveals your Innovation Challenge!
Need materials to complete the challenge? Order one of our Innovation Kits here, or make your own using items you have around your home or school! Here are some ideas:
Scrap fabric
Chopsticks
Bottle caps or pouch lids
Paper scraps
Ribbon, yarn, or extra shoelaces
Buttons
Produce containers or mesh
Plastic bottles
Hardware
Wire hangers
EXTEND
Explore these additional entrepreneurship resources and take your idea to the next level!
Veale Youth Entrepreneurship Forum
United Nations World Youth Report: Youth Social Entrepreneurship and the 2030 Agenda