ZWC 2016 Educates with Innovation, Inspiration, and Marketplace Success
Big Ideas. Groundbreaking innovations. Cutting-edge solutions. Metro Vancouver’s annual Zero Waste Conference has gained a reputation for delivering invaluable perspectives on all three. The one-day conference’s well-deserved reputation for impacting policies and practices is due in large part to its track record of showcasing real world successes in the shift towards the circular economy and…
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William McDonough named Keynote Speaker for 2015 Zero Waste Conference
In the world of zero waste, the circular economy, and sustainable design, few people can match William McDonough’s accomplishments. We are proud to announce he will be the keynote speaker for the 2015 edition of Metro Vancouver's Zero Waste Conference. Renowned as an architect, advisor, designer, and author, McDonough is widely considered one of the world’s…
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ZWC 2014 Textiles in Focus – Making C2C a Must-Have Label in the Fashion World
In some industries, sustainability initiatives deliver long-lasting benefits, because products and production methods can be used over and over again. But the fashion industry is an ever-shifting landscape, as seasons change and styles fall in and out of favour with the consumer. That can bring big challenges to sustainability efforts. When it comes to bringing…
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ZWC 2014 Bridgett Luther – Cradle to Cradle: A New Paradigm for Production
Over 200 companies and 2000 products are now approved by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. But what does this certification mean? Institute president Bridgett Luther offers an overview of the principles behind the label. Luther opens her presentation with a simple definition. “Cradle to Cradle… is about our ‘stuff’,†she notes, “but it’s…
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