This publication series aims to provide a starting point in the journey towards a circular economy. These materials are intended to be used as a background resource and rich reference source for future efforts to engage Canadian firms and innovators in this transition, and to build sector-based roadmaps to a circular economy in Canada.

By Nathan Lemphers

The circular economy offers a new model for how to sustain human well-being within planetary boundaries, with opportunities to improve competitiveness and economic resilience. It takes inspiration from the natural world, where materials cycle infinitely in one form or other in the ecosystem, and there is no such thing as ‘waste’. It looks to deliver deep business value by retaining these resources in the economy.

This webinar accompanied SPI’s newest report and included a Q+A.