{"id":27397,"date":"2025-02-27T09:06:13","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T14:06:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/?p=27397"},"modified":"2025-02-27T09:06:45","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T14:06:45","slug":"the-future-of-the-circular-economy-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/podcast\/the-future-of-the-circular-economy-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"The Future of the Circular Economy in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-16700550\"><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2088404\/episodes\/16700550-46-the-future-of-the-circular-economy-in-canada.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-16700550&#038;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p data-spm-anchor-id=\"5aebb161.4bef3eee.0.i10.7e32c9210CdXng\">In this episode of <em><a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/podcast\/why-do-certifications-matter\/\">The Circular Future<\/a> <\/em>, host Stephanie McLarty, Head of <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/how-to-incorporate-itad-policies-into-your-risk-management-strategy\/\">Sustainability<\/a> at Quantum Lifecycle Partners, sits down with two leading voices in the <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/sustainable-mobile-device-lifecycle-management-minimizing-environmental-impact-and-improving-corporate-social-responsibility\/\">circular economy<\/a> movement: Jo-Anne St. Godard, Executive Director of the Circular Innovation Council, and Paul Shorthouse, Managing Director of Circular Economy Leadership Canada (CELC). Together, they explore how a circular economy can address some of society\u2019s most pressing challenges\u2014beyond just resource efficiency and clean tech. From affordability and housing crises to <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/e-waste-and-climate-change-understanding-the-links\/\">climate change<\/a>, the conversation dives into actionable strategies for businesses, governments, and individuals to transition toward a more sustainable future.<\/p>\n<p data-spm-anchor-id=\"5aebb161.4bef3eee.0.i11.7e32c9210CdXng\">The discussion also highlights key initiatives from both organizations, including their collaboration on the upcoming <strong>Canadian Circular Economy Summit <\/strong>in Montreal, where leaders from across industries will convene to share innovations, <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/understanding-carbon-credits\/\">best practices<\/a>, and actionable solutions.<\/p>\n<p data-spm-anchor-id=\"5aebb161.4bef3eee.0.i11.7e32c9210CdXng\">\n<p data-spm-anchor-id=\"5aebb161.4bef3eee.0.i11.7e32c9210CdXng\">Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-spm-anchor-id=\"5aebb161.4bef3eee.0.i11.7e32c9210CdXng\">The circular economy rethinks production, consumption, and resource management, offering solutions to affordability, housing, and climate crises.<\/li>\n<li data-spm-anchor-id=\"5aebb161.4bef3eee.0.i11.7e32c9210CdXng\">Collaboration across industries, governments, and communities is key to driving systemic change, as shown by the Canadian Circular Economy Summit.<\/li>\n<li data-spm-anchor-id=\"5aebb161.4bef3eee.0.i11.7e32c9210CdXng\">A circular economy creates economic opportunities, including jobs, innovation, and resilience, while addressing issues like affordability and housing.<\/li>\n<li data-spm-anchor-id=\"5aebb161.4bef3eee.0.i11.7e32c9210CdXng\">Practical projects, like reusable packaging and organics collection systems, prove circular systems work and scale for greater impact.<\/li>\n<li data-spm-anchor-id=\"5aebb161.4bef3eee.0.i11.7e32c9210CdXng\">Everyone has a role in the circular economy\u2014start small at the summit, but commit to long-term action for lasting change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this episode of The Circular Future , host Stephanie McLarty, Head of Sustainability at Quantum Lifecycle Partners, sits down with two&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":27398,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[101],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-27397","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-podcast","8":"entry"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The Future of the Circular Economy in Canada - Quantum | ITAD &amp; 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