circular economy

PPE

REMI Network

Reusable hospital gowns lower GHG emissions most, finds study on PPE

The Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care led research on reusable personal protective equipment in an effort to identify opportunities for waste reduction and reuse across the health system.
organic waste

REMI Network

Organic waste diversion pilot expands in Alberta

The initiative is targeting the industrial, commercial, and institutional sector located in specific jurisdictions.
waste

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Refurbishing waste equipment in a circular era

Recycling tends to take all the glory and centre-stage of sustainability narratives in the media. Garbage, on the other hand, is a significant problem that is rarely discussed.
Waste Reduction Week tied to bigger picture

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Waste Reduction Week tied to bigger picture

Circular Economy Month will continue to emphasize the three Rs of reduce, reuse and recycle, while targeting the further goals of waste elimination, resource protection and environmental restoration.
Canada LEED

Design Quarterly

Program launched for circular built environments

WorldGBC is launching Circularity Accelerator — a global program to accelerate the adoption of circular economy.
circular

Construction Business

Shifting toward a circular economy

British Columbia’s construction sector is looking for ways to change from a ‘take-make-waste’ approach to a more circular economy.
BOMA Canada to launch Circular Economy Guide for Real Estate

Canadian Property Management

CRE sussed for circular economy applications

BOMA members and other interested parties are asked to complete a short online survey ahead of the upcoming launch of the new Circular Economy Guide for Commercial Real Estate.
plastic

REMI Network

Canada officially lists plastic products under CEPA

Canada recently listed plastic manufactured items on Schedule 1 under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA), taking a first regulatory step in addressing plastic pollution.