National Zero Waste Council (NZWC)

Can we reduce food waste and plastic waste at the same time? Are we having to choose between reducing one kind of waste over another? Find out more about the trade-offs — or even whether there needs to be a trade-off in this new article by Generate Canada, featuring the National Zero Waste Council, RECYC-QUÉBEC, the Canada Plastics Pact, and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA).

For #CircularEconomyMonth we are celebrating businesses who are helping others shift from single-use, disposable items to reusable products! Reuse systems can dial down cost, increase environmental performance, and prevent waste. Learn more in our new case studies, which demystify how reuse can work for consumers, institutions, and retailers. Read the case studies: https://lnkd.in/gJC5B5yv #NationalZeroWasteCouncil #CircularEconomy #reuse

Join our webinar to learn how local governments are taking action to drive down construction industry waste!   The construction sector is vital, but the construction industry is the world’s largest consumer of resources and raw materials, and is estimated to generate almost half the world’s greenhouse gas emissions.   Local governments are looking for ways to drive down this waste — and are finding it in circular economy solutions ranging from deconstruction and adaptive reuse to design for disassembly.   Attend our upcoming webinar to hear about policies and practices from Metro Vancouver, British Columbia; Grande-Rivière, Quebec; and Portland, Oregon. · In Quebec, two municipalities take on deconstructing commercial buildings. · In Metro Vancouver, house-moving and a construction and demolition waste reduction toolkit offer support for other local governments. · In Oregon, a deconstruction ordinance is transforming the construction sector.    Register now! 🖥️ Local Government and the Circular Built Environment: Policy and Practice Webinar 📅 November 12, 2024 🕘 9:00 am – 10:00 am PST https://lnkd.in/gHu5zMK8 #CircularEconomyMonth

Recently released data tells us that we are wasting almost half of all food in Canada each year – and that while overall food waste has declined, the amount of food that could be eaten by people has increased.   The good news: circular food hubs are transforming food systems to reduce food loss and waste, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. The National Zero Waste Council has released a new report identifying important circular solutions for Canada’s east coast, which holds lessons for all Canadian communities: The Future of Circular Food Hubs in Nova Scotia.   The report highlights how Nova Scotians are evolving a linear food system to one that is circular and waste-free. 🚜 Shifting to more local and regenerative food production models 🍎 Recovering and redirecting food loss and waste 🎣 Establishing new uses for agricultural residues and fishery by-products   Businesses, investors, governments, and not-for-profits working along the food supply chain can take part in evolving food hubs to reduce waste.   ➡️ Read the report to learn about local and actionable steps to build healthier, more resilient food systems that benefits Nova Scotians and communities across Canada: https://lnkd.in/g64y6u6k   #WasteReductionWeek #CircularEconomyMonth

To kick off #CircularEconomyMonth, check out some of the incredible successes made through the Circular Cities & Regions Initiative (#CCRI) over the past three years in a new report, “CCRI: Canada’s Leader in Municipal Circular Economy Capacity Building." 📈 The CCRI, developed by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund, the National Zero Waste Council (NZWC)/Metro Vancouver, the Recycling Council of Alberta, and RECYC-QUÉBEC, is dedicated to advancing circular economy knowledge-sharing and capacity-building across Canadian communities of all sizes.

More than half of all food produced in Canada is not eaten. The good news: circular food hubs are creating more sustainable food systems to reduce food loss and waste and lower greenhouse gas emissions. With this weekend’s International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction 2024, we are excited to announce a new report about circular food solutions: The Future of Circular Food Hubs in Nova Scotia. The report highlights how Nova Scotians are evolving a linear food system to one that is circular and waste-free. 🚜 Shifting to more local and regenerative food production models 🍎 Recovering and redirecting food loss and waste 🎣 Establishing new uses for agricultural residues and fishery by-products Businesses, investors, governments, and not-for-profits working along the food supply chain can take part in evolving food hubs to reduce waste. ➡️ Read the report to learn about local and actionable steps to build healthier, more resilient food systems that benefit Nova Scotians and communities across Canada: https://lnkd.in/g64y6u6k Thank you to the many partners who contributed to this project! Guelph-Wellington Circular Opportunity Innovation Launchpad (COIL) Halifax Regional Municipality Halifax Partnership Halifax Food Policy Alliance Divert NS Environment and Climate Change Canada #FLWDay #CircularEconomy #WastePrevention

Join us online for an enlightening webinar with leading Canadian cities, regions, and experts from Quebec to learn from their success and lessons on how to apply circular economy to your own community. Going Further Together: How Quebec's Unique Circular Economy Ecosystem Creates Levers for Impact Webinar Date: July 11, 2024 Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm ET Location: Online Speakers: • Chantal Rossignol, CERIEC/ETS • Yona Qi, Conseil régional de l'environnement de la Montérégie • Jennifer Pinna, CTTEI Since 2021, the Canadian Circular Cities and Regions Initiative has empowered local governments across Canada with the tools and knowledge to accelerate circular economy solutions. Through its Peer-to-Peer Network, CCRI has sparked nationwide conversations and fostered tangible progress in 25 cities and regions, providing direct support, guidance, and peer-to-peer exchange. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gA27r5j2

Did you know that more than half of all food produced in Canada is wasted — and a significant contribution to that waste happens in households? Much of it stems from confusion surrounding best before dates. While expiration dates indicate safety, best before dates are about peak freshness. This means if a product past its date is unopened and stored correctly, it’s perfectly fine to look, smell, and taste to assess if it is still good to eat. That is exactly why we’re excited to team up with Too Good To Go for the launch of their ‘Look-Smell-Taste’ label! Trust your senses to avoid unnecessary food waste. Keep your eyes (nose and mouth) peeled for the ‘Look-Smell-Taste’ label on some of your favourite products! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g9s_M6wA #looksmelltaste

Last chance to register! Join us online tomorrow, June 25, 9 - 10:30 am PST, to learn from Nova Scotia's #CircularFood Solution Innovators. https://lnkd.in/gh-CeZHd

Join us virtually on June 25, 9:00 - 10:30 am PST to learn from award-winning innovators working to advance circular food solutions in Nova Scotia. #CircularFoodHubs #CirularEconomy #NovaScotia