Tag: circular economy
Conceptualizing the circular economy in the built environment
Motivated by immediate environmental priorities such as climate change and marine plastic debris, the concept of Circular Economy (Circularity or CE) is often interpreted...
UBC and TEBO Group launch partnership for carbon-efficient cleantech
TEBO Group of Industries, a global sustainable industrial developer, and The University of British Columbia (UBC) are embarking on an innovative research partnership aimed...
Canada’s first-ever circular economy month campaign underway
Circular Innovation Council, one of Canada’s leading environmental non-profit organizations dedicated to advancing the circular economy, has launched Circular Economy Month, Canada’s first-ever public...
Greening Municipalities: Let’s head to the polls to pipe up on...
This Fall, municipal elections are being held in the provinces of British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Prince Edward Island. Voters will head to the...
Defining Recycling: The first step toward a circular economy for plastics
Sponsored story by CSA Group
Versatility of plastic materials, ease of their manufacturing, and low production cost helped create a world where plastics are ubiquitous....
Read Between the Lines: New rules to strengthen recycling and composting...
New data indicates that moving toward a more circular economy for plastics in Canada could reduce carbon emissions by 1.8 megatonnes annually, generate billions...
E-Waste Woes: Five ways Canadians can increase e-waste recycling rates
An increasing number of Canadians are making efforts to reduce waste and manage it efficiently but it's not nearly enough — and digital product...
Canadian company builds circular supply chain for electrification
The continued electrification of society will be key in curbing carbon emissions and mitigating the worst effects of climate change. A major barrier to...
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...
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...