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The eighth annual Zero Waste Conference promises to be the best one yet. We have a stellar line-up of speakers, sessions, and networking opportunities for you. Here's the vital information you need so you won't miss a thing.  Social Media 2018 Zero Waste Conference Twitter account @ZWCVancouver Metro Vancouver Twitter account @MetroVancouver National Zero Waste…

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Can the circular economy avert a climate and waste catastrophe? Not without the support of business and government. That's why we think the keynote discussion Transformational Leadership on the Journey to the Circular Economy on Day One of the Zero Waste Conference will be one of the most talked-about sessions of this year's event.  Circular Economy Leaders…

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2018 Zero Waste Conference Promo from Metro Vancouver on Vimeo. For our eighth year, we had to face facts. There was too much incredible work being done on zero waste and the circular economy. We couldn't fit it all into just one day. So we added another half-day of speakers, panelists, and presentations – to…

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We're just days away from the 8th annual Zero Waste Conference. Registration is filling up and anticipation is mounting for this year's event, which promises a thought-provoking mix of theory, action, and inspiration. One of the highlights of this year's event is an amazing line-up of speakers and panelists throughout the day and a half…

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Futurist Gerd Leonard will be kicking off the 2018 Zero Waste Conference with his morning keynote presentation. He sees a world we can barely imagine – with every opportunity, problem, or issue transformed by a digital revolution. It's a complex and challenging future, approaching faster than ever. Gerd has some advice for when it arrives.  Understanding…

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image: ideacity Bob Blumer would be the first to admit it. His cooking is garbage. Behind this startling claim however, Bob delivers real world tactics for addressing food waste that will have you looking at your green bin in a whole new way. Here's what you can expect. Blumer – TV chef, 'gastronaut', and ambassador for…

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 2018 Zero Waste Conference Promo from Metro Vancouver on Vimeo.   The shift to a circular economy is a reality for organizations of any size. But who has it easier? Big brands or small innovators? Both sides say the grass is greener. "The big companies say they wish they had the flexibility to quickly…

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 The 2018 Zero Waste Conference promises to build on past successes – offering inspirational keynotes, practical discussions, real-world solutions, and unparalleled networking opportunities. The principles of the circular economy are quickly becoming mainstream thinking. Organizations must understand and be able to respond. Are you ready for the coming revolution in materials, design, culture, and…

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It's been seen well over a million times. Dr Leyla Acaroglu's TED Talk Paper Beats Plastic - How to Rethink Environmental Folklore is clearly touching a nerve. What insights will this designer, disruptor, social scientist, and entrepreneur bring to the 2018 Zero Waste Conference? You'll have to attend to find out... but here's a taste…

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Zero waste innovation is Daniella Russo's approach to tackling plastic pollution. She believes we can reshape the way we use plastic and entrepreneurs can be a driving force in that change. She'll be sharing her expertise, as one of the featured speakers at the 2018 Zero Waste Conference, Nov. 8-9 at the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre.…

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