Category Archives: Circular Economy

2018 Zero Waste Conference Promo from Metro Vancouver on Vimeo. A global change is underway. The circular economy is accelerating. Bringing new ways of doing business. Bold visions of systems change. Compelling arguments for a global transformation. Is your organization ready? The 2018 Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Conference can help you find the right path forward.…

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Making stuff from trash and making a difference best describes Arthur Huang's career path. The Taiwan-born, Cornell-trained architect is a trailblazer for closed-loop economics, upcycling, and design solutions aimed at accelerating the shift to a circular economy. To aid in these ambitions he formed the pioneering upcycling company Miniwiz – which now operates in Taiwan, Shanghai,…

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7TH annual event delivers inspiring speakers, real world solutions, and hope for a future without waste. Two thought-provoking keynote speakers. A full day of entertaining presentations, and compelling real world solutions. Inspiring talks, insights about the circular economy, and innovative waste prevention efforts solidified the Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Conference's reputation as a must-attend event. The…

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Looking to share your Zero Waste Conference experience via Twitter? Remember to use the event hashtag #ZWC2017. Want to highlight a conference participant in your social media posts? Here are Twitter handles for the organizations, speakers, and panellists participating this year's event. Haven't registered yet? Don't miss this opportunity to learn from circular economy leaders! Metro Vancouver and National…

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The 2017 Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Conference takes place on November 1. This year’s theme is ‘A Circular Economy Within Reach.’ Important issues such as ocean plastics, textiles, business and innovation, and circular cities are on this year’s agenda, along with keynote addresses by scientist and retired NASA astronaut Cady Coleman and food waste pioneer…

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Inspiring presentations. Informative discussions. Innovative ideas. All great reasons to attend Metro Vancouver's annual Zero Waste Conference. But there's another. And you're part of it. While the presenters and panellists are a big draw for attendees, a big reason many people return to the conference again and again is the opportunity to make connections with…

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  Around the world, governments, activist organizations, and industry are tackling food waste issues. But without the positive network efforts of collaboration and coordination, progress is slowed. To have a bigger impact, a transformational shift is necessary.  Cooperating across sectors, leveraging off each other's actions, and identifying collective opportunities can provide fertile ground for big…

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Would you like to change the world with us? That's the provocative question Full Cycle Bioplastics CEO Andrew Falcon puts to the audience at the end of his presentation at the 2016 New Materials and Packaging Expo. The company's proprietary process may just deliver on that ambitious goal. Transforming Organic Waste Consumers are demanding their…

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Innovation in the Marketplace Q+A - Zero Waste Conference 2016 from Metro Vancouver on Vimeo. Transforming the Marketplace In this highlight from the 2016 Zero Waste Conference, five business pioneers share their stories in a TEDx-style session and panel. From rethinking material inputs to scaling transformative business models, learn how the circular economy is transforming…

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ZWC 2016 Reuse and Repair_Shelagh Kerr from Metro Vancouver on Vimeo. Every year the Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Conference features compelling keynote speakers, panels, and armchair discussions – sharing their insights regarding zero waste and the circular economy. In this video highlight from the 2016 conference, Kerr outlines the current environment for electronics product recycling and reuse, highlighting…

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