Building activity produces 18% of emissions and a shocking 40% of our landfill waste. We must move to a circular economy – here’s how

A circular economic model can help solve the environmental challenges created by our built environment – water, waste and power systems, transport infrastructure and the buildings we live and work in

Toronto looking for supplier to draw circular economy roadmap

The City of Toronto has issued an invitation to prospective suppliers to submit bids to develop Toronto’s First Circular Economy Road Map Strategy and Implementation Plan

Groups make declaration on first UN zero-waste day

On the first annual United Nations International Day of Zero Waste on March 30, the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) has released a public declaration that defines the principles and essential components of zero waste

Folding water bottle to be made from bio-based plastic

DiFOLD has chosen DSM Engineering Materials’ Arnitel Eco copolyester to manufacture its flagship Origami foldable water bottle

Swedish car maker and Ontario-based recycler stick together on magnets

Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar and Kingston, Ontario-based Cyclic Materials are working together to create a closed loop on rare earth magnets

Audi making seatbelt buckles out of recycled car parts

Mixed automobile plastic waste is being reprocessed using a chemical recycling process

Dow sets targets for circular products

Dow Inc. has set itself a target of commercializing three million metric tons of circular and renewable solutions annually by 2030

Saint-Gobain launches wallboard reclaiming program

Saint-Gobain North America has begun reclaiming waste gypsum wallboard at its Buchanan, New York, facility

With better standards, we could make plastics endlessly useful – and slash waste

We also need stronger incentives to reduce plastic in manufacturing and design

Share, reuse, repair hub opens for York Region

Funded by The Regional Municipality of York’s Circular Economy Initiatives Fund, the online hub provides tools and resources