Circular Connector

Circular Economy Month's Monthly Newsletter

October 2024, Issue 4

Taking Action Together: Circular Economy Month. Thumbnail for video file.

October 1st is here; with pumpkin spice lattes in our reusable thermoses, we're kicking off Circular Economy Month!

As is evident in the 2024 launch video, the Circular Economy community you're a part of is committed and passionate about creating a sustainable future. Together, we're taking action towards a circular transition in Canada. Everyone has a role to play, and there's always something new to learn.

Thanks again to everyone who submitted video clips, registered events, and posted on social media to kick-start this year's campaign.

Week 1: Introduction to Circular Economy

The month-long celebration kicks-off with the theme Introduction to Circular Economy (Oct. 1-6). Learn about it here and keep reading below to see real-life examples of circularity in action!

NEW: Pledge to Take Action

Want to make a change but don't know where to start? Pick as many actions as you like from a checklist of 30+ example actions you can take to drive circularity and sustainability in your life.

Filled with facts, stats, and explanations, the Pledge to Take Action is for anyone to participate, whether you're ready for a big change or have capacity for one small action. Every action counts! Stay tuned for prizes this October.

Take the Pledge Now!

Learn About the Circular Economy By Example

How people and organizations are taking circular action

Queen's University keeps resources in (re)use: For over 20 years, Queen's has been keeping furniture in use through their Furniture Reuse Program.

📺 Watch: Keeping Furniture in the Loop

The Beer Store's superstar take-back model: Packaging and empties returns made simple! The Beer Store answers your return questions this Circular Economy Month.

📺 Watch: Let's Talk About Returns

Eco-Growth Manitoulin tackles resource recovery: A behind-the-scenes look at how organic waste is collected and reduced by 80%.

📺 Watch: Organic Waste Processing

Foodsharing Ottawa shares rescued food: Foodsharing Ottawa keeps edible food from going to waste. Look what became of some of these potatoes?

📺 Watch: Great Potato Rescue 2024

🌟 Have an .mp4 clip for the spotlight? Send it to info@CircularEconomyMonth.ca for a chance to be featured in a future Circular Connector issue or in another community video.

Circular Events Happening This Week

Repair Cafe Toronto, Scarborough Southwest Event: On October 5th, 2024, learn how to fix your broken household items for free!

🔎 Find out more

Stitch Together Community Mending Project: On Saturday, October 5th, 2024, join others at the Guelph Tool Library for a drop-in, DIY mending program for clothing and textiles. Supplies, tools, and friendly volunteers are provided to teach you how!

🔎 Find out more

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Partner Spotlights

The Circular Economy Month program wouldn’t be possible without the support of our partners. Learn about our partners in each newsletter!

Call2Recycle and Canadian soccer legend Christine Sinclair, official ambassador of the Recycle Your Batteries, Canada! program, are kicking off Circular Economy Month with a national campaign encouraging Canadians to recycle their batteries and help recover valuable resources.

Over the course of October, this campaign will feature television and online messages from Christine Sinclair highlighting her motivation to protect the environment and encouraging Canadians to recycle their used batteries. Christine Sinclair also invites Canadians to enter a battery recycling contest to win cash prizes when they recycle their batteries. Consumers can enter the contest by scanning QR codes on battery collection containers and posters or by visiting RecycleYourBatteries.ca/contest while at participating Recycle Your Batteries, Canada! collection sites. Find out more about Call2Recycle’s Circular Economy campaign on recycleyourbatteries.ca.

Empower Change: Your Support Makes a Difference in Circular Economy Education and Beyond

Interested in supporting the campaign? Sponsorship opportunities are still available for 2024-2025 programming. Contact Caitlin@CircularInnovation.ca for information.

Donations to support delivery of the annual program are also welcome. A donation can be made directly through PayPal using the link below. A tax receipt will be provided for all donations over $20.