Join the Circular Movement
Summary
Over the last year, York Region has been gathering feedback from residents and local businesses about their circular economy activities and initiatives.
Thank you for sharing your circular economy knowledge and practices with us.
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.
How we engaged
In October 2023, York Region held an open house and hosted an online survey to gather feedback about resident’s knowledge of circular economy programs and practices.
Watch the recorded webinar
In July 2024, York Region hosted an online survey for businesses to learn how they participate in the circular economy, the benefits and challenges they are experiencing and what supports they need to succeed.
Information gathered will help inform implementation of the Circular Economy Roadmap as well as update the SM4RT Living Plan in 2025.
Results from both surveys will be combined in a “What You Said Report” which will be available in fall 2024.
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 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
Thank you for providing your feedback about circular economy practices. A “What You Said Report” will be available this fall once engagements are completed with York Region businesses.
