Harmonized Producer Responsibility: Paving the Way for the Circular Economy
For decades, local governments have been stuck with the tasks of collecting and managing the packaging and paper products that businesses supply to consumers. But there’s a major sea change underway as businesses take more responsibility for their materials – and B.C. is leading the charge.  The Plastics Challenge “As consumers, governments, NGOs and businesses…
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Are You a Plastic Innovator?
Innovation Showcase to Highlight Made-in-Canada Solutions Plastic pollution. News about the state of marine environments has made the need for solutions even more urgent. Fortunately, great ideas are emerging from a number of sources, including science labs, start-ups, and policy groups. Recognizing the  power of innovation,  Canada’s National Zero Waste Council  and Think Beyond PlasticTM…
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Register Now for the 2018 Zero Waste Conference
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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2017 Zero Waste Conference Puts a Spotlight on Plastic in Our Oceans
It's hard to miss the impact of plastic pollution; especially in our oceans. Whether it's social media posts, ominous news stories, or documentaries such as A Plastic Ocean, we are awash in images of polluted seas, littered beaches, and struggling marine and bird life. At first glance, it all seems quite overwhelming. At the 2017…
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Who Will You Meet at #ZWC2017?
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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Food Waste Pioneer Tristram Stuart to deliver closing Keynote at #ZWC2017
Hidden behind spotless grocery aisles, perfect vegetables, and a confusing array of best before rules, Tristram Stuart discovered a world of waste. Now Stuart will be sharing his experience and expertise as the closing keynote speaker at the 2017 Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Conference. Stuart is on a mission to keep food out of landfills.…
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