October 28, 2021: 2021 Zero Waste Conference

October 28, 2021: 2021 Zero Waste Conference

IRES’s Dr. Kai Chan is one of the panelists in this year’s Zero Waste Conference, which has been at the forefront of Canada’s circular economy journey. As the world faces unprecedented challenges, the conference focusses on accelerating the transition to a circular and zero waste economy, creating solutions that combine economic opportunity with benefits to wider society and the environment.

Date & Time: October 28, 2021, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Virtual conference, register here: https://registration.metrovancouver.org/zwc

Panelists will explore questions like: what does the current data and insights on resource use tell us about where should we focus our attention and efforts? What has the pandemic taught us about our ability to adapt, and about the urgency of the challenge in the context of climate change, economic recovery, and biodiversity loss? What business and government transformation is needed and how do we accelerate the adoption of innovation in businesses and communities?