Imagine a world where businesses and communities thrive, and where economic growth and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. Comprised of 17 interconnected goals serving as a roadmap for a more sustainable and equitable future, this vision isn’t just a dream—it’s the foundation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a global blueprint adopted by the United Nations to tackle the world’s biggest challenges, from climate action to responsible consumption. But how exactly do the SDGs and circular innovation intersect? And what can we do—whether as individuals, businesses, or policymakers—to make a tangible impact? Let’s dive into a closer look on how the Council’s work aligns with SDGs.
In less than 5 days, the Share Reuse Repair Hub will be kicking off Earth Month by expanding to Durham Region! The updated map and resources cover over 180+ new listings; from Oshawa to Scugog and beyond, residents will be able to find ways to share, reuse, and repair in their neighbourhood.
Stay tuned for the expansion launch on April 1st!
Canadian municipalities are invited to reach out to us if interested in bringing the Hub to your region.
The Education and Engagement team at Circular Innovation Council is busy planning our 2025 programming which includes the annual Circular Economy Month campaign, Share Reuse Repair Hub, and Plastic Action Centre. We are currently seeking organizations that want to showcase their sustainability efforts and support delivery of educational resources, tools, and communications that encourage circular action.
Why become a partner?
Interested in learning more? Contact Caitlin Perry, Education & Engagement Program Manager
Amidst tariffs and trade uncertainty, business as usual is no longer an option. Now is the time to leverage procurement to advance circular solutions that multi-solve: strengthening local economic resilience while delivering cost savings, innovative and inclusive job creation, and carbon emissions and waste reduction.
Procure 4 Circular is a transformative effort, leveraging the market shifting power of procurement to accelerate supply chain circularity through collective, collaborative action. It is a national learning & action network of buying organizations, grouped by product category, committed to trialling vendor engagement pilots and ultimately simplifying circular procurement with the goal of delivering the benefits of circularity. The buying groups are focussed primarily, but not exclusively, on the purchasing needs and processes of governments and the MUSH (municipal, university, school and healthcare) sector.
Circular Innovation Council is moving full-steam ahead with its Procure4Circular buying groups in two high-impact categories: Building Construction and Renovation and ICT.
We have room for up to 4 more organizations to join the Building Construction and Renovation buying group launching in Q2, 2025. Reach out for the Terms of Reference and further details. Interested in partnering to support this critical work to strengthen Canadian economic resilience and innovative, low-carbon circular solutions? We’d love to hear from you.
For more information: Contact Katie Motta, Director, Circular Procurement
Interested in increasing your knowledge in Waste Auditing? Sign up for our next Waste Auditor Training course in May 2025! Space is limited.
Registration details can be found here
Learn more and contact us today to get your Waste Auditor Training Certificate at circularinnovation.ca/waste-auditor-training.
CCES 2025 IS SOLD OUT! We are beyond excited to announce that CCES 2025 is officially sold out! A huge thank you to everyone who has registered—we can’t wait to see you all in person for what promises to be an incredible event.
Check out our action-packed agenda
See our incredible speaker lineup
Hear all about the Québec Pavilion, brought to you by RECYC-QUÉBEC
Don’t worry if you missed out on general registration—we still have spots available for our site tours! These exclusive tours give you the chance to explore some of the most innovative and exciting initiatives in Montréal, and they’re the perfect opportunity to get an insider’s look at the circular economy in action.
Don’t wait—reserve your spot today and make the most of your CCES 2025 experience!
We want to say a big thank you to all of our new members that joined us in February 2025. Thank you for becoming a part of our fast growing membership here at Circular Innovation Council!
Loop Bags is a 100% circular company, using recyclable plastic to produce our loop bags/baskets and repurposing damaged bags/baskets to create new ones, ensuring they continuously re-enter our loop system. Loop Bags transfers single-use plastic carrier bags and under-utilized reusable bags with a circular, returnable system that reduces plastic waste.
TCO Certified is a global, comprehensive sustainability certification with everything included. It addresses sustainability issues connected to IT products and their supply chains and helps you make responsible choices, reduce risk, and meet regulatory obligations.
Canadian Circular Economy Summit 2025
Tuesday, April 15 – Thursday April 17
Earth Day
Tuesday, April 22
Earth Month – April 2025
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
