News
See below for selected news updates. Visit our blog page for all other Zero Waste Canada activities!
Read the Full ArticleZero Waste Canada Supports Joint Declaration Calling for Zero Waste Climate Action Ahead of COP31
Zero Waste Canada supports GAIA’s COP31 declaration calling for zero waste strategies to be part of ambitious climate action.
Read the Full ArticleZero Waste Canada Joins Global Zero Waste Leaders in Istanbul
Zero Waste Canada joined global leaders in Istanbul to share, learn, and strengthen international collaboration on zero waste and climate action.
Read the Full ArticleZero Waste Canada and Zero Waste Foundation: Moving Forward Under Our Memorandum of Understanding
Zero Waste Canada shares an update on its Memorandum of Understanding with the Zero Waste Foundation, outlining renewed engagement and next steps for collaboration. Following the conclusion of COP 30, both organizations have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing shared Zero Waste objectives. The update highlights the importance of common reference frameworks, including the Zero Waste Definition and Hierarchy, as well as proposed capacity‑building initiatives, applied learning opportunities, and future working sessions to support practical implementation and meaningful impact across Canada.
Read the Full ArticleGlobal Zero Waste Forum 2025 Highlights and Collective Reflections
Zero Waste Canada reflects on the First Global Zero Waste Forum in Istanbul, Türkiye, highlighting how our Zero Waste Hierarchy was used during the event and sharing key insights on reuse, refill, upstream solutions, policy, and global collaboration driving a sustainable, circular future.
Read the Full ArticleZero Waste Canada Invited to Join as a Partner at the Global Zero Waste Forum 2025 in Istanbul
Zero Waste Canada (ZWC) has been invited to participate as a partner organization at the Global Zero Waste Forum 2025, hosted by the Zero Waste Foundation in Istanbul, Türkiye this month. This international invitation recognizes Canada’s growing leadership in advancing responsible waste prevention and Zero Waste systems on the global stage.
Read the Full ArticleZero Waste Canada Supports the Global Update to the Zero Waste Hierarchy (Version 8.1)
As the Canadian National Affiliate of the Zero Waste International Alliance (ZWIA), we are proud to support the release of Version 8.1 of the Zero Waste Hierarchy of Highest and Best Use. This globally recognized framework offers clear, actionable guidance for policymakers, organizations, and communities working to eliminate waste at its source.
Read the Full ArticleVolunteer Board Members
ZWC is seeking board members to support our mission and to grow into areas including membership, policy and advocacy and education and outreach.
Read the Full Article2023 Global Youth Action Plan
On behalf of the Youth Development Administration (YDA), Ministry of Education of the Republic of China (Taiwan), I would like to thank you for your support and advice for the teams of the 2023 Global Youth Action Plan(team name: Sustainart / discussion topic: Eco-friendly exhibition)