A sharing model is a very simple idea that refers to sharing a product among multiple users instead of many people owning these items themselves.
To maintain a successful sharing platform, there needs to be trust among individuals and organizations. Key enablers include transparent user policies, secure payment and return systems, user review, consistent quality assurance, and moderation, all of which ensure accountability, reliability, and a positive user experience essential for scaling sharing platforms sustainably.
Food waste is a large problem around the world. According to Second Harvest, a Toronto-based food rescue organization, Canada discards more than 46 per cent of the food it produces. The City of Edmonton has launched a pilot program with the Circular Innovation Council to help commercial users reduce their food waste. Maggie Bain is the council’s project manager.
Earlier this month we wrapped up the 24th edition of our annual public awareness campaign. Through 100+ local events/initiatives, 500+ organizations/communities participating, and 1,500+ online mentions reaching over 5 million Canadians – we are proud to share this year was a huge success!
Read our blog and watch the below video to see how CIC members and participating organizations across Canada got involved during October.
A huge thank you to our program sponsors CSA Group, Alberta Beverage Container Recycling Corporation, Commission for Environmental Cooperation, Circular Materials, Recycle BC, SK Recycles, and Bank & Vogue for making this year a success. Education and programs like Circular Economy Month are essential to getting Canadians involved in circularity. Is your organization dedicated to driving behaviour change and educating Canadians? Get in touch to find out how your support can help expand the program and reach more Canadians coast to coast to coast.
We are thrilled to announce a new collaboration with the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) for the Circular Economy Month 2025-2026 program. The CEC focuses on strengthening the protection of the environment and fosters sustainable development across North America — for the benefit of all, today and into the future. The CEC facilitates knowledge exchange, develops resources and tools, and promotes inclusive and diverse public engagement. Since its creation in 1994, the CEC is a unique example of regional collaboration. The CEC was established by the governments of Canada, Mexico and the United States through the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation, a parallel environmental agreement to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). As of 2020, the CEC operates in accordance with the Environmental Cooperation Agreement (ECA), which entered into force at the same time as the CUSMA/T-MEC/USMCA trade agreement.
Promoting Circularity and Systemic Change
This area of the CEC’s work focuses on the transformation of the system as a whole—how our economies are designed and function. It addresses topics that advance the adoption of Circular Economy principles and promotes systemic change. Collaborating on the Circular Economy Month program supports CEC’s efforts to promote circularity and systematic change in North America.
Learn about CEC’s work at CEC.org
We want to say a big thank you to our new member that joined us in October 2025. Thank you for becoming a part of our fast growing membership here at Circular Innovation Council!
Mindful Synergies meaningfully addresses the climate crisis by creating opportunities to regenerate biodiversity and by orchestrating unexpected circular economy, up-cycling materials bound for the landfill into innovative and life-affirming products.
Their motivation is to be the ideal workshop to test your new recipes, produce your classics and create innovative solutions to increase your profitability. Whether you want to create dishes for retail sale or to count on a central kitchen for your establishments, your satisfaction is their priority.
GI Quo Vadis is a mission driven real estate development company founded in 1993 with the vision of consciously building communities through the preservation and restoration of historically significant buildings, adaptively repositioning these assets to create employment opportunities for entrepreneurs.
Giving Tuesday
December 2
2025 International Conference on Climate Change & Global Sustainability; Toronto, Canada
December 7
International Conference on Environmental Risk and Climate Change; Vancouver, Canada
December 20th
Christmas Eve
December 24
Christmas Day
December 25
Boxing Day
December 26
Global Conference on Renewable Energy and Climate Change; Toronto, Canada
December 27th
New Year’s Eve
December 31
We respectfully acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territory of many Indigenous Nations and we humbly extend our 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
