CIRCULAR ECONOMY ACCELERATOR PROGRAM: INTAKE OPEN. LEARN MORE!
MEET THE VENTURES
BYO
Priscilla & Angelica
Vancouver, BC
Sharing Economy
A program that fights disposable culture by encouraging cafe customers to bring their reusable cups instead of using single-use cups for to-go drinks.
C2C THREADS
Michelle & Fay
Gabriola Island, BC
Waste to Resource
Circular economy social enterprise that will reduce the amount of used fabric going to the landfill while at the same time preparing fabric for re-use, creating redesigned upcycled clothing, stuffed applications, and other useable products.
HOTBOX
Mahbod & Rebecca
Vancouver, BC
Waste to Resource
Minimizing waste, supporting refugees and artists, driving repair culture, and creating local employment by restoring and marketing used furniture.
JUNTOS
Christina & Keegan
North Vancouver, BC
Circular Economy Connector
A platform where community members can more easily connect to distributors and local suppliers of goods while striving to reduce packaging as much as possible by offering bulk portions and zero-waste packaging.
QATHET REUSE CENTRE
Jonathon
qathet Regional District
Product Life Extension
Create a social enterprise store for redistribution of resources removed from the waste stream.
RECYCLE HAIDA GWAII
Bryce
Haida Gwaii, BC
Waste to Resource
Mini full circle plastic recycling centre that takes plastic waste and turns it into new goods.
SANDOWN CENTRE FOR REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE
Jen
North Saanich, BC
Circular Inputs, Circular Economy Connector
Eighty-three acres of field, forest, and wetland that serve as a hub to foster the next generation of farmers, host educational events, offer community food growing, enhance biodiversity, and support local food.
SAFI SANA SUPERFOOODS
Julian
Victoria, BC
Circular Inputs
A health food brand in Victoria, BC blending nutrient-dense, organic plants, algae (and soon fungi) into easy ways to brighten your day.