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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

#WasteReductionWeek Daily Themes

How Do Canadians Advance the Circular Economy? #wastereductionweek

The benefits of a Circular Economy #WasteReductionWeek

Mayor Rod Perkins proclaimed October 17 to 23, 2022 as Waste Reduction Week. Council encourages residents to join them in taking action to reduce our waste and support a circular economy.