Waste Less and Save More – Join the Circular Movement
About the Project
In May 2022, York Regional Council endorsed the Circular Economy Roadmap, which shows how York Region is using circular economy practices in our operations, programs and policies. A circular economy eliminates waste and pollution and conserves resources. It is a shift from a throw-away mindset to a circular one that extends the lifecycle of goods, food and resources through better design and continuous reuse, so nothing goes to waste.
Changing how we manage our waste is no small task; it will take all of us – government, businesses, community groups and residents to make the shift. We need your input as we develop programs, policies and supports to make York Region think and act in more circular ways to reduce waste and save resources.
We heard from you
Thank you for learning and sharing your ideas about circular economy activities and initiatives during our interactive webinar on Thursday, October 12, 2023 and through our online engagement tool.
Your feedback will help inform implementation of our Circular Economy Roadmap as well as updates to our SM4RT Living Plan in 2025.
In case you missed it
1. Watch the recorded webinar
York Region’s Waste Management team and guest speakers shared information about the circular economy movement. Participants were able to provide information about what they are already doing, ideas for future opportunities and about other initiatives they know about in the community or abroad using our virtual engagement tool.
2. Take the survey
The survey is now closed. Thank you for providing feedback.
3. Share your experiences
The online engagement tool is now closed.
A “What You Said Report” will be available next summer after further engagements are completed with businesses in York Region.
More Information
To learn more about what a circular economy is and about York Region’s current waste reduction programs, visit york.ca/CircularEconomy
To be kept informed of future circular economy initiatives and to sign up for York Region electronic newsletters, please provide your contact information.
Thank you for your interest and participation.
Related Resources
- Circular Economy Initiatives Fund
- The Lendery
- Share, Reuse, Repair Hub
- Circular Marketplace
- Circular Business Directory Registration
Updated for York.ca/CircularEconomy
Thank you for providing your feedback about circular economy practices. A “What You Said Report” will be available next summer after further engagements are completed with businesses in York Region.
