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Circular Economy Leadership Coalition

The National Zero Waste Council is proud to be a founding member of the Circular Economy Leadership Coalition (CELC), announced at the G7 Environment Ministers meetings in Halifax by Catherine McKenna, Minister for Environment and Climate Change Canada on Sept. 20, 2018. The CELC is a national alliance of Canadian leaders working together to eliminate waste and accelerate the reductions of carbon emissions from the Canadian economy through the advancement of a circular economy. Find out more

Bringing together organizations to advance waste prevention in Canada.

A focus on waste prevention and on cross-sector collaboration uniquely positions the Council as an agent of change in Canada - driving innovation in the design, production and use of goods in support of a circular economy. By taking action on the factors that drive waste generation the Council is supporting a high quality of life, environmental sustainability and economy prosperity while consuming fewer resources and less energy.

Food Loss and Waste Strategy for Canada	Food Loss and Waste Strategy for Canada	<div class="ExternalClassBF6DF1332C684C08A8FB880B44007899"><p><em>Food Loss and Waste Strategy for Canada </em>is the newly updated national strategy to tackle food waste. This report provides a series of recommendations that will help move Canada closer to cutting food waste in half by 2030. Cross-sector collaboration is critical, support for innovation in technology and community infrastructure is required, and a commitment to building community resiliency and market opportunities will be needed. </p> </div>	http://www.nzwc.ca/focus/food/national-food-waste-strategy/Pages/default.aspx, Food Loss and Waste Strategy for Canada	http://www.nzwc.ca/FeaturedImages/FoodLossWasteStrategy.jpg, Food Loss and Waste Strategy for Canada
Canadian Innovation Showcase	Canadian Innovation Showcase	<div class="ExternalClass38B18279113D4EA7957A997CCC10C85F"><p>We need solutions to the plastics pollution problem. Canada's National Zero Waste Council and Think Beyond Plastic<sup>TM</sup> are collaborating on the <em>Canadian Innovation Showcase</em> and are calling on Canadian innovators to share their ideas. The application portal closes on<strong> October 12, 2018</strong>, so submit your idea today! Learn more at <em>Canadian Innovation Showcase</em></p> </div>	https://www.tbpinnovate.com/canadianinnovationshowcase, Canadian Innovation Showcase	http://www.nzwc.ca/FeaturedImages/canadian-innovation-showcase.jpg, Canadian Innovation Showcase
Workshop - Building Effective Food Donation Programs	Workshop - Building Effective Food Donation Programs	<div class="ExternalClassE2A825A449274C5F9FFA71D6BA810756"><p><span lang="EN-US">FLW workshops in Quebec (Sep 25 – Musee des beaux-arts de Montreal), Ontario (Oct 17) and Alberta (Nov 21) help processors and manufacturers build successful donation programs. Click here to register</span></p></div>	http://www.nzwc.ca/events/effective-food-donation-programs-workshop/Pages/default.aspx, Workshop - Building Effective Food Donation Programs	http://www.nzwc.ca/FeaturedImages/FoodDonation.jpg, Workshop - Building Effective Food Donation Programs
Register now for the National Zero Waste Council AGM, November 7 in Vancouver	Register now for the National Zero Waste Council AGM, November 7 in Vancouver	<div class="ExternalClass89D38E0E697643BD88F35E950C814066"><p>The Council’s 2018 AGM will be on November 7 in Vancouver. Hear about what we accomplished and help plan for the future. All members and supporters are invited to participate. Register here</p></div>	http://www.nzwc.ca/events/agm-2018/Pages/default.aspx, Register now for the National Zero Waste Council AGM, November 7 in Vancouver	http://www.nzwc.ca/FeaturedImages/NZWCLogo.JPG, Register now for the National Zero Waste Council AGM, November 7 in Vancouver

Events

Workshops – Building Effective Food Donation Programs	Workshops – Building Effective Food Donation Programs	<div class="ExternalClassE6E89C56A29948FAA64602B4DF012821"><p>FLW Workshops in Quebec (Sep 25), Ontario (Oct 17) and Alberta (Nov 21), help processors and manufacturers build successful donation programs.</p></div>	http://www.nzwc.ca/events/effective-food-donation-programs-workshop/Pages/default.aspx, Workshops – Building Effective Food Donation Programs	2018-09-25T07:00:00Z
NZWC 2018 AGM	NZWC 2018 AGM	<div class="ExternalClass3F9FC4F896784B8EA98DC5F6CD6E3D79"><p>The Council’s 2018 AGM will be on November 7 in Vancouver. Hear about what we accomplished and help plan for the future. All members and supporters are invited to participate.</p></div>	http://www.nzwc.ca/events/agm-2018/, NZWC 2018 AGM	2018-11-07T08:00:00Z
2018 Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Conference	2018 Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Conference	<div class="ExternalClassC64371D7F4474462AEDE55E717570804"><p>At the 2018 conference, thought leaders from around the world will highlight the successes, pitfalls, and opportunities they see – as the shift to a circular economy gains momentum. You'll learn how Canadian businesses, communities, and governments can embrace and accelerate their transition to this new model. November 8-9. <a href="http://www.zwc.ca/">Register now</a></p></div>	http://www.zwc.ca, 2018 Zero Waste Conference	2018-11-08T08:00:00Z

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Major business, NGO leaders call for Canada to go waste-free	Major business, NGO leaders call for Canada to go waste-free	<div class="ExternalClass7D654093F98048B39B16064A10D2112C"><p>The National Zero Waste Council has united with major businesses, NGOs and academic leaders to launch the Circular Economy Leadership Coalition calling for Canada to go waste-free while driving job creation and increased prosperity. </p></div>	http://www.nzwc.ca/additional-info/media/Documents/20180920-CELCMediaRelease.pdf, Major business, NGO leaders call for Canada to go waste-free	2018-09-20T07:00:00Z
Moving to a zero-waste circular economy will put cash back into people’s pockets	Moving to a zero-waste circular economy will put cash back into people’s pockets	<div class="ExternalClassA30A0B99782D48EBA5478AA0D83A8197"><p>VANCOUVER SUN - Malcolm Brodie and Heather Schoemaker of the National Zero Waste Council argue for the need to reduce waste.</p></div>	https://vancouversun.com/opinion/op-ed/malcolm-brodie-and-heather-schoemaker-moving-to-a-zero-waste-circular-economy-will-put-cash-back-into-peoples-pockets, Moving to a zero-waste circular economy will put cash back into people’s pockets	2018-09-18T07:00:00Z
National Launch of Love Food Hate Waste in Canada	National Launch of Love Food Hate Waste in Canada	<div class="ExternalClass0973D02000CB4298AB11503D1D820EF4"><p>Two of Canada’s largest food retailers have joined with local and provincial governments and agencies to launch a national Love Food Hate Waste campaign today, which aims to change Canadians’ behaviours around food and dramatically reduce the significant amount of food wasted across the country every day. </p></div>	http://www.nzwc.ca/additional-info/media/Documents/2018-07-18-LFHWCanadaLaunch.pdf, http://www.nzwc.ca/additional-info/media/Documents/2018-07-18-LFHWCanadaLaunch.pdf	2018-07-18T07:00:00Z

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