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Author: Mikhael Metauro, Sr. Director of Sustainability and Organizational Effectiveness, Cascades Recovery + “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” This quote offers sage advice for bringing a zero waste and circular future to reality. The current linear economy is based on separate industries separating material…

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A Future without Waste: Regenerative and waste-free by design. Renowned for its curated programming of thought leaders and change makers in waste prevention and the circular economy, this years’ Zero Waste Conference revolves around three main themes and embraces the urgent call for action to ensure an inclusive thriving and regenerative future. Explore the themes…

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Author: James Downham, Vice Chair, National Zero Waste Council and CEO, PAC Global The demands on leaders are different in today’s constantly evolving business environment. Canadian business leaders must navigate an environment that is undergoing evolutionary and disruptive changes. The world is becoming increasingly digitized — new technologies resulting from evolving business models and practices…

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We are pleased to announce that Angela Oguntala and Katie Treggiden will be joining the 2022 Zero Waste Conference as the opening and closing speakers. Both are global thought leaders in circularity and zero waste thinking — these are two sessions you will not want to miss. Angela Oguntala will be opening the conference with…

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What a remarkable feeling: to share that this year we will be bringing you back together in person at the Vancouver Convention Centre for the 2022 Zero Waste Conference. Although we have been extremely pleased with the success of our two years of virtual conferences, we know that the opportunity to once again share the…

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The threat of climate change calls for a global call to action and a worldwide transformation. The scientific evidence is clear that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions must dramatically decrease to avoid detrimental climatic impacts. The planet is clearly communicating its distress, but also it offers a solution and a roadmap to recovery. Nature doesn't waste…

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Last year when we made the call to turn the Zero Waste Conference into a virtual experience so that the show could go on despite the pandemic, we never thought we’d be in the same position for a second year. While we are all looking forward to when we can return to the full in-person…

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Everything you need to stay connected at the Zero Waste Conference We look forward to welcoming you Friday, November 13th to the 2020 Zero Waste Conference! The program begins at 8:30 a.m. PST. We encourage participants to sign in 15 minutes early to ensure stable connection and to learn how you can ask questions of…

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Meet the ‘Build Back Better’ Panelists The week of the Zero Waste Conference has finally arrived, and Metro Vancouver and the National Zero Waste Council are ready to welcome you to the landmark Build Back Better session. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the lives of every Canadian and shone a spotlight on the vulnerabilities in…

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Michael Green is no stranger to innovation – as the Principal of Vancouver-based Michael Green Architecture, Green is acclaimed for his research, leadership, and advocacy in promoting the use of wood as well as new technologies and approaches for construction. We asked Michael Green why being part of the 2020 Zero Waste Conference is important…

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