Take the pledge and commit to making choices that will keep your food from becoming waste. You can take the pledge as an individual, school, business/organization, household, or community. https://wrwcanada.com/en/theme-days/food-waste-friday
Since the 1950s 8.3 billion tons of plastic has been generated around the world and only 23 per cent of those plastics have been recovered or recycled. It is estimated that an additional 12 billion tonnes of plastic will be lost to disposal by 2050. Plastics Thursday highlights how the circular economy can reduce the use and waste of plastics; motivate improved recyclability of plastic goods; and increase the value of recycled plastic by improving product design, use, and end of life management. On this day, we focus our recognition and celebration of champions that support the need to reduce plastic [...]
Five Business Models of Circularity #wastereductionweek
Did you know that globally last year, the total amount of electronic waste reached 53.6 million metric tonnes? With such rapid advances in technology and endless new innovative products released every year, electronic waste will quickly become one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world. Less waste can be produced through circular approaches to product design, business models, and procurement. Circularity can be built into products right at the design phase, ensuring they can be repaired, re-used, recycled or returned - keeping them out of landfill, and keeping our resources in the environment. Learn more here: https://wrwcanada.com/en/2020-theme-days/wednesday-e-waste
Examples of a Sharing Economy #WasteReductionWeek
Benefits of a Circular Economy #wastereductionweek
The Circular Economy #wastereductionweek
Did you know the average person throws away 37 kilograms of textiles each year, and 95 per cent of those clothes could be reused or recycled? Globally, textiles waste has increased dramatically due to the rise in clothing consumption and production. Textiles Tuesday raises awareness on the environmental consequences of clothing and textiles consumption, and provides information on how you can extend the life of your clothing. Learn more here: https://wrwcanada.com/en/theme-days/textiles-tuesday
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How Do Canadians Advance the Circular Economy? #wastereductionweek
