Advancing a national waste prevention and reduction agenda

Partnering in policy development

Leaders across governments, business, non-government organizations collaborating to change the way waste gets created - by not producing it in the first place.

Engaging Canadians in a movement to re-think waste by advocating for product design and influencing consumer behaviours.

Cradle to Cradle - What's it about?

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Testimonials

"Recycling on steroids by itself will not solve the issues we have with waste in Canada, work must be done to stop waste from being created in the first place. The proposed scope for the National Zero Waste Council to focus on influencing consumer behaviour and improving product design fills an important niche in Canada"

David Lawes, Manager, Waste Prevention, BC Ministry of Environment

"Incremental steps will not achieve goals, do something bold, because something bold is what we need. Focus on achievable targets and move as quickly as possible. We are looking for someone to take this ball and make it work. Canada and BC is positioned to be leaders in this arena."

Bridgett Luther, President, Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute

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Closing the Loop

A new study from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and the Wilderness Committee, Closing the Loop: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through Zero Waste in BC, calls for a rethink of the province's waste management policies.

> About How Canada Performs
> National Zero Waste Council discussion paper
> National Zero Waste Council Backgrounder
> National Zero Waste Council Interim Steering Committee

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Upcoming Events

During 2013, Metro Vancouver, in collaboration with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, will be delivering presentations on the progress of the National Zero Waste Council at several national events.

FCM Annual Conference and Trade Show (Vancouver, BC)
Sunday, June 02, 2013

Conference on Canadian Stewardship (Toronto, ON)
Monday, September 16, 2013

Recycling Council of Alberta Conference 2013 (Calgary)
Wednesday, October 02, 2013