Every October, Canada celebrates efforts to create a more sustainable future with both  Waste Reduction Week (October 16-22 in 2023) and Circular Economy Month, providing an opportune time to discuss how food waste can be leveraged to address not just environmental, but also economic and social issues ..read more

Almost every business that makes a product also makes waste. This is why the majority of us are having to pause and take a closer look at the impact our operations have on the environment and consider the big question “What financially viable options are available?” It’s also no secret refineries in particular have a big challenge ahead in this arena. Huge production volumes naturally mean huge volumes of (potential) waste and byproducts … unless you can regenerate the material and give it a second life. Believe it or not, that’s the power of the circular economy, and it’s happening in refini ..read more

We’ve talked about the circular economy on a few of our blogs now. It’s a way of reimagining the take-make-waste model into something much more sustainable. We’re seeing this happening across all industries. The video game industry is no exception ..read more

With mounting economic, social, and regulatory pressure, the search for alternatives to petroleum-based fuels is intensifying. The path forward is in developing sustainable, renewable energy sources that have minimal impact on the environment ..read more

Every year on April 22, millions of people around the world attend environmental awareness events, start recycling programs, sign petitions to reduce pollution, and think about the best ways to help the Earth. Schools often host tree planting ceremonies, and many people will post and share on social media. What’s everyone talking about? April 22 marks one of the largest annual holidays, observed by over a billion people globally. April 22 is Earth Day ..read more

When you think of our modern economy and the players who shape it, your first thought is probably anything but animals. However,  animals have been a crucial part of human economies since the beginning of civilization. From agriculture, transportation, shelter, clothing, and more, they have played an essential role in our development and survival. In the modern era, animals of all kinds continue to contribute to and form a large part of the global economy ..read more

The circular economy is becoming more and more important as a way to build sustainability. As virgin resources are depleted, costs are increasing, and widespread pollution continues to be a major problem. The way to achieve a long term sustainable economic future is by creating closed loop systems that require minimal new resource inputs and produce as little waste as possible ..read more

A circular economy is an alternative way of approaching products and resources. This is the final in a series of blog posts that explains the different business models that help companies at all scales and levels to reduce, reuse, and recycle waste, effectively and profitably. This post focuses on the Product Life Extension model ..read more

The US oil refining industry may be more than 150 years old, but smart refiners are always up for learning something new, and in the midst of a devastating pandemic, innovation is more critical than ever ..read more

Circular Supplies is a type of circular economy business model that deals with renewable, recyclable, or biodegradable resource inputs ..read more