in Van Horne Room

As we build circular systems in Canada, it’s critical that we reflect and learn from leaders advancing the circular economy around the world.

Moderator:

• Clarissa Morawski (Reloop Platform) – European Commission Circular Economy Action Plan
• Carlos Fiorentino (U of A) – Lessons from nature: biocentered reflexions on the pandemic
• Rita Farkas (National Zero Waste Council) – Environmental and Economic Benefits of Waste Prevention
• Gena McKinley (City of Austin) – Austin’s Circular Economy

in Van Horne C

in Van Horne C

in Van Horne Room

Communities across Canada are increasingly implementing initiatives with the potential to build Circular Economy. This session will explore some of these progressive approaches.

Moderator: Craig Bartlett (GFL Environmental Inc.)

• Teresa Conner (BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy) – Clean BC Plastics Action Plan
• Denis Jubinville and Sarah Wilmot (City of Edmonton) – Mapping Edmonton’s Road to Waste Reduction
• Paula Urra and Sylvain Boissonnier (City of Montréal) – Montréal’s Zero Waste Plan

in Van Horne Foyer