Since 2001 the Waste Reduction Week in Canada campaign has engaged Canadians to better understand the issues of waste and the opportunities they have to accelerate our transition to a circular economy. Starting with a focus on recycling education and collection events, it has now expanded into a month-long celebration.
Now part of the larger month-long campaign, Waste Reduction Week continues to educate about the waste reduction component of a circular economy, focusing on major waste streams: plastics, textiles, electronics, food and organics, construction, and hazardous waste.
Please check back in early September 2024 for more information about this year’s Waste Reduction Week programming
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