Launched by Circular Innovation Council, Circular Economy Month is Canada’s first-ever public awareness campaign dedicated to educating and empowering Canadians to support an economy that delivers on the most important values of Canadians: protecting the planet and prioritizing people.
Circular Innovation Council, a national not-for-profit, believes that by putting circular economy concepts into action through collaboration and inclusion, we discover solutions that preserve nature and design waste out of production and consumption.
Circular Economy Month, held for the first time in October 2022, educated Canadians about the benefits of a circular economy and how they can be part of Canada’s transition to it.
The History of Waste Reduction Week
For over 25 years, 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 in the mid-1980s, 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 and topics.
Take Action with Us!
When you take action on Circular Economy Month, you’re working towards an economy that delivers on the most important values of Canadians: protecting the planet and prioritizing people. Join us again this October in educating and empowering Canadians to support a circular economy.
From individuals, to businesses, to governments, there are a variety of ways for you to take action. Learn more about how to get involved.