Circular Economy Pioneer Arthur Huang Confirmed for #ZWC18
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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Futurist Gerd Leonhard Announced as 2018 Zero Waste Conference Keynote
Making connections and advancing our thinking is one of the keys to progress. Futurist Gerd Leonhard is connecting the dots to our data-driven future – championing the benefits and highlighting the risks, saying, "Humans will change more in the next 20 years than they have in the last 300." How will those changes be reflected,…
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WHY METRO VANCOUVER’S 2017 ZERO WASTE CONFERENCE IS BEING CALLED ‘THE BEST YET’
7THÂ 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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Social Media Guide to the 2017 Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Conference
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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Innovation, Inspiration, and Big Ideas – What to Expect at #ZWC2017
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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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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Big Picture Success In Spotlight at Zero Waste Conference #ZWC2017
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. Â Cooperating across sectors, leveraging off each other's actions, and identifying collective opportunities can provide fertile ground for big…
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From Waste Stream to Revenue Stream, Full Cycle Closes Loop on Food Waste
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
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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