Circular Economy in Manufacturing
Today in manufacturing we follow a linear supply, distribution and consumption chain. This means it is a straight line from raw material, to consumption, and ultimately waste. In this linear economy raw materials are extracted in unsustainable and sometimes even damaging ways. This includes the creation of quarries, destruction of […]
A Tsunami of E-Waste
Humankind’s insatiable demand for electronic devices is creating the world’s fastest-growing waste stream. Electronic waste, or e-waste, is a growing global problem as technology develops. Consumers toss last year’s smartwatches and cell phones for the latest model each year. While some people turn their old devices in for recycling, many […]
Canadian Extended Producer Responsibility
“Extended producer responsibility (EPR) is one of the most effective ways to keep waste out of landfills and move us from a throw-away economy to a circular economy. EPR drives innovation as producers design products with less environmental impact, and creates economic opportunities and jobs in the recycling and packaging […]
Wasted Food & Innovations
Globally, over 30% of food is wasted each year. In Canada alone almost 60% of food is thrown away, which is equivalent to about 35.5 million metric tons. 32% of that food loss is avoidable. That 32% is equivalent to about 11.2 million metric tons of edible food that could […]