Circular economy is accelerating globally with countries, regions, and cities making commitments and developing their own policies, strategies, and action plans. The policies and frameworks selected reflect commitments to advance circularity; the status of procurement globally; and how circular procurement is being used to influence responsible consumption and production, and address policy issues like climate change.
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Integrating Circular Economy Criteria into City Procurements
Seeking to endorse "Integrating Circular Economy Criteria into City Procurements", the City of Richmond aims to incorporate more circular economy principles into its operations. The report is a response to the council referral and recommends three activities to...
Circular Economy Procurement Implementation Plan and Framework
The City of Toronto developed the Circular Economy Procurement Implementation Plan and Framework (CE Framework) to support the implementation of circular economy principles into the procurement process to drive economic, social and environmental benefits. It outlines...
Strategy for a Waste-Free Ontario: Building the Circular Economy
The strategy outlines the formative actions that will be taken to achieve the goals of a zero waste Ontario and zero greenhouse gas emissions from the waste sector. The four key objectives of the strategy: Enhance Provincial...
Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act
To support a shift toward a circular economy, Ontario passed the Waste-Free Ontario Act, 2016. It enacted two acts: the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016, and the Waste Diversion Transition Act, 2016. Under the new legislation, the province is moving...
Towards a Model of Circular Economy for Italy
Towards a Model of Circular Economy is a strategic framework and starting point for Italy that links their commitement to fostering a circular economy. It will inform the National Action Plan on the Circular Economy that will prescribe goals, policy measures, and...
