Category Archives: Speakers

It’s easy to take buildings for granted, but the structures we occupy every day actually have tremendous implications for climate change, waste management and the circular economy. An Urban Planet Currently, more than half of the human population lives in cities, and this is expected to reach 68% by 2050 – and this rapid growth…

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If you’re looking for a practical example of the circular economy in action, you need look no further than Vancouver-based ChopValue. Having achieved commercial success and “carbon negative” status, ChopValue is now boldly expanding across North America. Read on to find out how. Leading Circular Innovation, One Chopstick at a Time The Zero Waste Conference…

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Suzanne Lee was once an up-and-coming fashion designer. Now she’s revolutionizing the fashion world from the ground up. The Zero Waste Conference welcomes Suzanne Lee, material innovator and founder of Biofabricate, as morning Keynote for the “Next Generation Materials” session. In Metro Vancouver and around the world, textiles are one of the fastest growing categories…

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We find ourselves amid uncertain times, and for those of us passionate about systems change and innovation, these are also times of great opportunity. But how exactly do we meet goals like advancing waste prevention and expanding the circular economy in the face of all this uncertainty? To help answer that question, we’re pleased to…

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Official Conference App For this year’s Zero Waste Conference, we’re pleased to bring you an enhanced conference experience through Whova. This app allows you to view the event agenda, plan your schedule, connect with conference attendees and speakers, provide real-time feedback and receive updates from organizers. Simply download the free app on your Apple or…

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A new report paints a bright picture showing how the Circular Economy is one of the most promising ways to prevent catastrophic climate change – while reaping a host of economic, social and ecological benefits. Since 2010, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation has been one of the world’s leading voices for the transition to the circular…

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The 2019 Zero Waste Conference is pleased to welcome as keynote speakers two leading international pioneers in upcycling and the Circular Economy: Arthur Huang and Tom Szaky.  Taking Recycling to the Next Level When a material is recycled, the resulting product is usually of equal or lesser value than the original (compare for example, a…

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It’s time to take a hard look at society’s relationship with plastic – for better and for worse. What changes do we need to transform how we make, use, and recycle plastics, to ensure it remains in the economy and out of the environment? The Plastics Panel on Day 2 of the Zero Waste Conference…

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Why Cities Are So Important to the Circular Economy According to global consulting firm Accenture, the Circular Economy could generate $4.5 trillion of additional economic output by 2030, and the United Nations projects that by 2050, two thirds of us will live in cities. What steps do cities need to take to unlock the potential…

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Business Transformation at #ZWC19 The Circular Economy is shaking the foundations of 21st century commerce. For your business to succeed in this new world, you need a solid understanding of its core economic concepts and the potential opportunities in your sector. At the 2019 Zero Waste Conference, you’ll hear from and have networking opportunities with executives from…

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