Food containers that can be returned, washed, and reused offer a more sustainable alternative to single-use packaging. But are they adequately washed and sanitized? The new standard RES-002:25/CSA R303:25, published by CSA Group and PR3, provides guidance to support the safe and consistent practices in washing and sanitizing of reuse containers, as well as transporting clean containers to places where they will be refilled.
This year’s conference will explore how waste prevention can drive economic transformation. Attendees will hear from leading voices in the circular economy who are shaping a cleaner, more resilient future in Canada and beyond.
When: November 27, 2025
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre – East, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC
Join us for an inspiring day of bold ideas, expert discussions, and meaningful connections.
We’re back with the results! In partnership with Environment and Climate Change Canada, CIC has new research examining the current landscape and ‘What We Heard’ from municipal and ICI sector perspectives on the barriers, drivers, and opportunities shaping food and organic waste diversion across Canada.
Hear from CIC’s research team on learnings from the study at our webinar, and stay for a short panel discussion with municipal experts reflecting on the findings and sharing their experiences from the field.
Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Time: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Online: Zoom
Circular Economy Month, Circular Innovation Council’s annual national education campaign is just over one month away! This year’s theme is A Stronger Community For All. Communications will focus on the socio-economic benefits of circularity as a solution to build stronger communities, strengthen Canada’s supply chains, and make life more affordable for Canadians.
Featuring local action from coast to coast to coast 🇨🇦 🎥
In line with the campaign theme, this year’s kick-off video is called Dear Canada: A Love Letter to Keeping it Local. We’re looking to feature governments, businesses, organizations, and individuals from communities across the country to participate.
Visit CircularEconomyMonth.ca to learn more and send our program team an email to express your interest. Deadline to submit video clips is September 15.
Learn more about getting involved this Circular Economy Month
CIC’s Waste Auditor Training Course offers a combination of lectures and workshops offering attendees hands-on experience through case studies, creation of audit plans, and development and application of auditing skills through table-top scenarios and situational exercises.
What’s Included?
Upcoming Course: September 20th to October 3rd, 2025
Organic Month 2025
September 1-30
Labour Day
September 1
CTI for Buildings Open Webinar
September 9
Webinar CTI sector guidance – Fashion and Textile v2.0 | Circularity as strategy
September 16
Biofab Fair; London, UK
September 16-17
5th Global Conference on Climate Change and Global Warming; Vancouver
September 19-21
World Clean-Up Day
September 20
International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction
September 29
We respectfully acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territory of many Indigenous Nations and we humbly extend my respect to Indigenous individuals, communities and Elders, past and present, as the traditional custodians of this land.
Circular Innovation Council is a registered charity.
Charity Registration Number: 119112118 RR 0001
