Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Funding gives old plastics new lease on life in B.C.
A $10-million investment in the CleanBC Plastics Action Fund will help grow solutions to reduce plastic pollution, create new products and increase job opportunities in…
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Recycled rubber from scrap tires supports 13 new projects in B.C.
The Tire Stewardship BC (TSBC), a not-for-profit group dedicated to the collection and recycling of scrap tires in British Columbia, recently confirmed the 13 B.C.…
NOVA Chemicals and Enerkem advance commercialization of chemical recycling tech
NOVA Chemicals Corporation and Enerkem Inc. are advancing their versatile and energy efficient chemical recycling technology to pilot stage in Edmonton, Alberta, thanks in part to…
Senate introduces bill to align financial and climate commitments
Senator Rosa Galvez recently introduced Bill S-243, the Climate-Aligned Finance Act, a piece of legislation to align the activities of federal financial institutions and federally-regulated entities…
ONEIA launches circular economy directory
As part of its ongoing mission to connect and promote Ontario environment and cleantech companies, the Ontario Environment Industry Association (ONEIA) is launching a Circular…
Restore and Regenerate: How to Establish a Circular Economy in the Canadian Market
By Peggy Smedley Since the onset of manufacturing, we have steadily depleted our natural resources in an effort to enjoy our modern-day comforts. Now, we…
British Columbia to expand EPR strategy
Electric-vehicle batteries, mattresses, single-use fuel canisters and fire extinguishers are among the products that will be eligible for provincewide recycling as part of a five-year…
Initiative formed to push responsible use of electronics
More than 20 organizations have come together in a global initiative to tackle the social and environmental problems of electronics. The Circular Electronics Initiative aims…
Circular economy business accelerator launches in Ontario
The Guelph Smart Cities Office, 10C and Innovation Guelph are launching the Circular Opportunity Innovation Launchpad (COIL) Activate Circular Accelerator program, a new circular business accelerator initiative…
Ottawa Council Approves Vision for Zero Waste Strategy
Ottawa City Council recently approved a vision, guiding principles, and goals for its plan to manage Ottawa’s solid waste over the next 30 years. The…
New Initiative Helps Canadian Cities Embrace the Circular Economy
Fifteen local governments have been selected to participate in the Canadian Circular Cities and Regions Initiative’s (CCRI) Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Network, designed to promote job creation…
Stewardship Ontario Appoints New Executive Director
The Stewardship Ontario Board of Directors has appointed Lyle Clarke as the organization’s new executive director. Clarke has more than 20 years of experience in…
AI Tech Receives Support to Sort Recyclable Plastic in B.C.
A British Columbia-based technology company was recently awarded a grant from the CleanBC Plastics Action Fund to support the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered technology…
Funds to Turn Old Plastic Into New Opportunities in B.C.
Turning plastics from old car batteries into new ones, developing artificial intelligence to sort plastics for recycling, and supporting local micro-recycling facilities are among the…
HP Takes Stronger Action Toward Sustainable Tech, Carbon Neutrality
To continue combatting the climate crisis, HP Inc. recently announced some of the most aggressive and comprehensive climate goals within the technology sector. The commitments…
Canada Supports Transition to National Circular Plastics Economy
Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jonathan Wilkinson, announced approximately $1.3M to support five projects that aim to reduce plastic waste, prevent plastic pollution,…
Alberta Government Launches Circular Economy Consultations
The Alberta government is launching formal consultations to design a made-in-Alberta solution to plastic, packaging, and hazardous household waste. The provincial government is seeking ways…
New Quebec-Based Research Team to Restart with a Circular Economy
A new research team is dedicated to examining the circular economy and environmental solutions for a restart in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.…