Work toward zero waste and a circular economy

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The goal to work toward zero waste and a circular economy will build on the strengths of the existing waste management practices to accelerate waste reduction and diversion while reducing greenhouse gases.

Shifts – What is needed to reach this goal?

Z1. Support and collaborate with Metro Vancouver to update the regional Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan
Z2. Continue to enhance waste reduction, diversion and circular economy programs and services for residential and commercial sectors
Z3. Increase diversion and reuse of waste materials generated from construction and demolition

City biofuel facility is a leading facility in North America
City diverts 70% of organics and recyclable materials from landfill
Waste collection vehicles generate net zero emissions by using biofuel

Diverting organic waste reduces methane emissions (a potent greenhouse gas), but waste is a small contributor to community emissions
Biofuel system generates low-carbon fuel standard credits, generating revenue
Waste collection vehicles fueled by renewable natural gas provides a leading example of circular economy

The goal to work toward zero waste and a circular economy will build on the strengths of the existing waste management practices to accelerate waste reduction and diversion while reducing greenhouse gases.

Shifts – What is needed to reach this goal?

City biofuel facility is a leading facility in North America
City diverts 70% of organics and recyclable materials from landfill
Waste collection vehicles generate net zero emissions by using biofuel

Diverting organic waste reduces methane emissions (a potent greenhouse gas), but waste is a small contributor to community emissions
Biofuel system generates low-carbon fuel standard credits, generating revenue
Waste collection vehicles fueled by renewable natural gas provides a leading example of circular economy

6.1. Work toward zero waste and a circular economy

Adaptation potential

Mitigation potential

Equity

Health

Resilience

Prosperity

Shifts – What is needed to reach this goal?

Z1. Support and collaborate with Metro Vancouver to update the regional Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan

Z2. Continue to enhance waste reduction, diversion and circular economy programs and services for residential and commercial sectors

Z3. Increase diversion and reuse of waste materials generated from construction and demolition

Shifts – What is needed to reach this goal?

Z1. Support and collaborate with Metro Vancouver to update the regional Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan

Z2. Continue to enhance waste reduction, diversion and circular economy programs and services for residential and commercial sectors

Z3. Increase diversion and reuse of waste materials generated from construction and demolition

6.1. Work toward zero waste and a circular economy

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Mitigation potentialDefinition

EquityDefinition

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ResilienceDefinition

ProsperityDefinition

Shifts – What is needed to reach this goal?

Z1. Support and collaborate with Metro Vancouver to update the regional Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan

Z2. Continue to enhance waste reduction, diversion and circular economy programs and services for residential and commercial sectors

Z3. Increase diversion and reuse of waste materials generated from construction and demolition

+Strengths to build on

+Potential outcomes and benefits of implementing these shifts

Shifts – What is needed to reach this goal?

Z1. Support and collaborate with Metro Vancouver to update the regional Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan

Z2. Continue to enhance waste reduction, diversion and circular economy programs and services for residential and commercial sectors

Z3. Increase diversion and reuse of waste materials generated from construction and demolition

+Strengths to build on

+Potential outcomes and benefits of implementing these shifts

Adaptation potential

Mitigation potential

Equity

Health

Resilience

Prosperity