October is Circular Economy Month in Canada! Circular Economy Month is a public awareness campaign powered by the Circular Innovation Council that aims to educate and empower Canadians to support an economy that delivers on protecting the planet and prioritizing people.
Weekly Themes
October 1-6: Intro to the circular economy
Learn what a circular economy is and what you can do to support this model of production and consumption.
October 7-13: Environmental benefits
Learn how a circular economy can tackle climate change issues and what individuals can do to reduce their environmental impact.
October 14-20: Social & economic benefits
Learn about the social and economic benefits of a circular economy, and how transitioning to a circular economy allows societies to move towards more sustainable and equitable futures.
October 21-27: Waste reduction week
Learn about the waste reduction component of a circular economy by participating in Textiles Tuesday, E-Waste Wednesday, Plastics Thursday, Food Waste Friday, Sharing Economy Saturday, and Swap and Repair Sunday.