CIRCULAR ECONOMY ACCELERATOR

Incorporate circular economy principles into your operations.

GO CIRCULAR

The Circular Economy Accelerator Program provides hands-on support to businesses on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast who seek to adopt circular economy principles, reduce waste and emissions, increase revenue, and develop innovative practices. This program – the first of its kind in Canada – will position your business as a leader in the circular economy, attracting talent and investment, increasing revenue, and paving the way to a prosperous, sustainable, and resilient future for your community.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

Identify savings opportunities and new revenue streams

Reduce waste, energy consumption, water usage, and emissions

Position your business as a local leader in sustainability

Receive environmental metrics to communicate your impact

Attract investment and quality employees

Build brand awareness and a reputation for sustainable leadership

AS AN ACCELERATOR PARTICIPANT, YOU WILL:

Complete an on-site assessment with a circular advisor to identify circular solutions for your operations;
Receive a report outlining key opportunities to reduce waste, energy use, and emissions;
Incorporate leading sustainability practices; and
Identify cost savings and value-add opportunities.

OUR CIRCULARITY ASSESSMENT NOW GIVES US BASELINES AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO START SOMEWHERE. WE NOW KNOW WHERE WE ARE AND WANT TO BE PART OF THE CHANGE IN INDUSTRY THAT IS GAINING MOMENTUM.

- Mark Brackett, Project Team Lead, West Coast Pre Fab

2023 Accelerator Program Participant

HOW IT WORKS

1

Program intake & introduction to your circular assessor

2

Kick-off call & baseline data collection

3

Site visit for onsite data collection and tour

4

Assessment and environmental metrics completed

5

Receive assessment & additional materials

6

Check-in calls to discuss assessment & next steps

COST TO PARTICIPATE

Program participation costs $500. Participation is free for Indigenous-owned businesses.

ELIGIBLE BUSINESSES

Businesses must be located on Vancouver Island or the Sunshine Coast.

Target Industries:

Construction, manufacturing, hospitality, forestry, retail, food & beverage, agriculture, aquaculture, and mining.*

*Businesses outside of these industries are eligible to participate.

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Businesses will be accepted into the program on a rolling basis until all spots are allocated. Once the intake form is submitted, we will be in touch to set up a site visit at a time of year suitable for the business.

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MEET THE ACCELERATOR BUSINESSES

THE ACCELERATOR PROGRAM WAS EXTREMELY HELPFUL IN HIGHLIGHTING A PATH TOWARDS CIRCULARITY FOR OUR BUSINESS. GEORGIA AND MADDY DID ALL THE HEAVY LIFTING AND PROVIDED US WITH VALUABLE INSIGHT AND DATA TO USE AS OUR COMPANY CONTINUES TO GROW. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM!

- NOAH TOPP, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, NEXUS MODULAR

2023 ACCELERATOR PROGRAM PARTICIPANT

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

A BUSINESS' GUIDE TO THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY

This publication provides guidance for businesses who seek to implement circular economy concepts in their operations. It presents background information and actionable recommendations that empower organizations across sectors to take action and begin the transition towards circularity.

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2022/2023 FINAL REPORT

Learn more about the 2022/2023 pilot program, completed in partnership with Vancouver Island Coast Economic Developers Association.

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2023 WEBINAR SERIES

The Circular Economy Webinar Series was designed to provide guidance to businesses who want to implement circular economy principles in their operations but don’t know where to start. The series is comprised of four webinars aimed at the tourism and hospitality, construction, and food and beverage processing industries and local government.