Circular Economy Month

For 20 years Waste Reduction Week in Canada has focused on the concepts of waste reduction and recycling as a key component of our transition to a circular economy. However, educating Canadians on this new model of consumption involves more than just one week. That’s why Circular Innovation Council is extending Waste Reduction Week in Canada beyond the third week of October into Circular Economy Month to educate and excite Canadians about the opportunities and benefits of the circular economy.

Program Themes

The third week of October will continue as Waste Reduction Week in Canada, upholding tradition of focusing on our daily themes related to specific waste streams and the waste reduction component of a circular economy. The remainder of the month will focus on introducing the concept of circular economy and amplifying its broader social, environmental, and economic benefits, communicating a different theme each week.

Popular Resources

Circular Economy: Beyond Recycling

What is the Circular Economy?

The Story of Plastics

In keeping with Waste Reduction Week in Canada's 20th Anniversary theme of Then-Now-Future, we have developed a...

The Story of E-Waste

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Partnerships for Circular Solutions -...

Yorkdale is one of Canada’s premier shopping destinations with more than 18 million guests visiting each year.

The Story of Textiles

In keeping with Waste Reduction Week in Canada's 20th Anniversary theme of Then-Now-Future, we have developed a new...

E-Waste: The Facts

Did you know that globally last year, the total amount of electronic waste reached 53.6 million metric tonnes?

Every Container Counts. Supporting a...

The circular economy emphasizes reuse, share, repair, refurbish, remanufacture, and recycling for a closed-loop...

Swap It Toolkit

Everyone has clothing and other items at home that aren’t getting the love and attention they deserve.

Tool Lending Libraries in Canada

Why buy when you can share?

Food Waste in Canada: The Facts

Approximately 58% of food produced in Canada is lost or wasted each year.

6 Ways to Reduce Food Waste

Reducing food waste at home can be easy! Follow these 6 steps to get started.

Take the Food Waste Pledge

Take the pledge and commit to making choices that will keep your food from becoming waste.

What is the Circular Economy?

The circular economy goes far beyond finding a recycling solution at end-of-life. Circularity incorporates better design that consumes less raw material during production, maximizes value during use, and improves products and services that are intended to eliminate wastes.

How can Canadians advance our circular economy? Purchase smartly designed products meant to be reused, refurbished, and dismantled. Support companies that will lease or rent their products and offer to take them back for recycling after use.