CIRCULAR ECONOMY ACCELERATOR PROGRAM: 8 FREE SPOTS AVAILABLE. LEARN MORE!
WE SUPPORT COMMUNITIES TRANSITIONING FROM TRADITIONAL RESOURCE-BASED TO A RESILIENT CIRCULAR ECONOMY.
The Circular Economy Hub Project will drive the development of three tailored hubs in qathet, Cowichan Valley, and Alberni-Clayoquot Regional Districts to create and retain jobs by turning waste from the construction, renovation, and demolition sector into new economic opportunities.
OUR GOALS
This project marks an exciting step forward in building a more sustainable and resilient local economy. By exploring new opportunities for reuse, innovation, and job creation from construction and demolition waste materials we’re not only reducing landfill pressure - we’re investing in our community.
- John Jack, Board Chair
Alberni–Clayoquot Regional District
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The Circular Economy Hub Project will drive the development of three tailored hubs in qathet, Cowichan Valley, and Alberni-Clayoquot Regional Districts.
To make sure each hub reflects local and strategic priorities and creates real impact, we’re engaging with construction, demolition, and manufacturing businesses, organizations, and community members to identify key focus areas and opportunities to drive economic growth, diversification, and long-term resilience in each region.
Free interactive community session in each community this fall! Join us for a morning of coffee, breakfast, and collaborative solutions!
qathet Regional District - Wed,
October 29 at 7AM
​Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District - Tues, November 18 at 7:30 AM
​Cowichan Valley Regional District - Tues, November 25 at 7:00 AM
BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAM
This free program provides 1:1 support to construction, demolition, and manufacturing businesses to find operational efficiencies, cut costs, and turn waste into economic opportunities. In just 5–7 hours over 8 weeks, businesses will complete a site visit and receive a personalized action plan with baseline metrics and 35+ tailored recommendations.
Impact of C&D businesses in the Circular Economy Accelerator program so far:
13
C&D businesses supported
500+
Opportunities
identified
120k+
kg waste
diverted
400
tCOâ‚‚e emissions
reduced
$202k
Cost
savings
Businesses will be accepted into the program on a rolling basis until all spots are allocated.
Businesses must be located in Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, Cowichan Valley Regional District, or qathet Regional District.
REAL IMPACT,
REAL STORIES
NEXUS MODULAR SOLUTIONS
"The Accelerator program was extremely helpful in highlighting a path towards circularity for our business. The roadmap provided us with valuable insights and data to use as our company continues to grow."
– Noah Topp, Accelerator Participant
RESOURCES
CIRCULAR HUB BEST PRACTICES REPORT
This report provides research support for the development of the Circular Economy Hub Project and offers a systematic overview of circular economy strategies related to C&D materials, including recovery methods for key material types.
qathet PEAK ARTICLE
Economic opportunities being explored in qathet region - by Paul Galinski. Read the PEAK article on the Circular economy hub project to help repurpose waste.
qathet LIVING OCTOBER ARTICLE
New love for C&D. Read the qathet Living October article on page 17.
PROJECT FUNDER
The Circular Economy Hub Project is supported by the Province of BC's Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program.
