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Circular Innovation Council believes solutions for greater resource efficiency is to advance the circular economy, which decouples economic activity from production and consumption of finite resources.
We are inclusive and collaborative among supply and value chains; and seek to advance circular business models, products, and services that deliver redefined values and multiple benefits of a circular economy.
This panel will feature
the ‘shared pool container as a service’ pilot launching in Ottawa and led by the Circular Innovation Council. This ground-breaking market test is a collaborative effort involving some of Canada’s largest grocery retailers, the City of Ottawa as the host, and support from Environment and Climate Change Canada, alongside an ecosystem of service providers.
During this session, we will delve into the specifics of this unique public-private partnership, the innovative shared system being tested, and the valuable insights it is expected to yield and lessons learned to-date. It will be in the O’Born Room at the National Arts Centre, Thursday April 25 at 9:00 am to 10:00 am.
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Canada boasts a vibrant and varied community of reuse innovators, covering a wide range of applications. Their hands-on experience and practical knowledge play a pivotal role in expanding reuse and refill practices, particularly in sectors where single-use plastics are prevalent. Bringing together these innovators in a trade show format serves as a powerful demonstration of Canada’s capability to compete internationally and make substantial contributions toward addressing the single-use plastics crisis through scalable reuse solutions for food service and beyond.
This innovator showcase is designed to offer attendees at the INC-4 a distinctive networking opportunity to witness reuse initiatives firsthand.
The Showcase will he held on Friday April 26th, at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.
We’re thrilled to confirm the Canadian Circular Economy Summit (CCES) will be taking place April 15-16, 2025 in Montréal, QC. This event promises to unite visionaries, innovators, and sustainability champions from across Canada and around the Globe, offering a platform for transformative discussions and initiatives.
CCES 2025 will be an outstanding opportunity for collaboration, sharing of insights, and implementation of strategies aimed at advancing circularity within our economy.
Visit the CCES 2025 site to subscribe to the early sign-up list! Be the first to receive updates and secure your spot at the forefront of the circular economy movement when registration opens.
The Circular Economy Action Plan for Canada was created as a result of the Canadian Circular Economy Summit 2023 held in Toronto, Canada.
The now released Action Plan serves as an open-source resource designed to foster a deeper comprehension of the circular economy and provide pathways for stakeholders to engage in its execution by endorsing key initiatives. It is designed to steer strategic orientation and serve as a blueprint for shaping the agenda of forthcoming Canadian Circular Economy Summit gatherings, including the upcoming summit scheduled for the spring of 2025 in Montréal, Québec. Furthermore, the Action Plan and the advancements made in realizing its objectives and critical initiatives will serve as a framework for future circular economy endeavors and related events.
Adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 the SDGs are a call to action to promote prosperity and protect the environment where circularity can deliver:
The circular economy delivers on the sustainable development goals.
Circular Innovation Council has a commitment to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through our programs and pilots. Read our SDG Impact Snapshot for our Food Waste Program below!
“Guelph-Wellington’s Commercial Food Waste Diversion Collective addresses many UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by diverting edible and unavoidable food waste from landfill.
Today, approximately 50% of all food in Canada is wasted—with the
industrial, commercial and institutional (IC&I) sector responsible for
sending approximately 22 million tonnes of food to landfill each year. Not
only is this happening at a time when one in seven Canadians suffers from
food insecurity—but food waste is a contributing factor to the climate
crisis, causing approximately 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions.”
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Circular Innovation Council is a registered charity.
Charity Registration Number: 119112118 RR 0001
