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Celebrate Circular Economy Month

from St. John's City Guide Fall 2023

from St. John's City Guide Fall 2023, page 39

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In October 2023, Canada observes its second Circular Economy Month, a public awareness month dedicated to educating and engaging Canadians on transitioning to a circular economy.

Circular Economy Month is an extension of Waste Reduction Week in Canada, a great time to learn ways to reduce the environmental impacts of what we produce, consume and throw away.

Learn about the circular economy and examples of it in action at some St. John’s businesses and organizations on page 12.

Where Curbside Recycling Goes

A circular economy is about much more than just recycling – but recycling is an important part of it.

That’s why this Circular Economy Month we’re once again opening the doors of the Materials Recovery Facility and inviting you to come see where your curbside recycling goes and learn how it is sorted and prepared for sale in the recycling marketplace.

Recycling Facility Open House

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 22

340 East White Hills Road

Did you know that most of what we collect at the curb is sold and manufactured into new products right here in Canada by Canadian companies? Come to our open house and learn even more!

Zero Waste Festival

The St. John’s Tool Library is organizing the province’s first Zero Waste Festival, October 13-15.

City of St. John’s Waste Diversion staff will be at this inaugural festival to provide information and answer questions on City waste services including curbside recycling.