PPG Consortium Members are eligible to participate in Procure4Circular Outcomes Network, a national ground-breaking initiative that harnesses the collective potential of public procurement to advance the transition to a circular economy in Canada.
Objectives include:
- Coordinate interests and identify common purchasing needs in a product category
- Identify current and prospective circular strategies and outcomes in the category
- Engage with and learn from industry and research institutions
- Develop circular outcomes, criteria and evaluation metrics for selected project(s)
- Launch actions – pilot joint market engagement to de-risk and/or improve criteria and metrics (in alignment with open, fair and transparent procurement processes)
- Publish case studies and other resources to accelerate circular procurement
Looking to implement a zero-waste strategy and reduce your organization’s carbon footprint?
Since its establishment in 2008, Partners in Project Green (PPG) has been facilitating consortiums and offering programs that have measurably benefitted the business community.
The Circular Economy Leaders Consortium (CEC), with founding support from TELUS, was launched in 2022. Join a network of sustainability industry professionals seeking to achieve measurable waste prevention and diversion goals, focused on facility management and operations, by:
- Learning from each other’s waste management & circular economy projects
- Sharing resources and expertise on best practices and innovative technologies
- Strategizing solutions to common challenges through collective projects
- Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
“The Circular Economy Consortium provides a wealth of ideas, information and sharing of best practices. It provides the opportunity to connect with our peers and to gain momentum in our own work, knowing that we have a support system in place to connect with others and learn from the group.”- City of Mississauga
Measurable Goals
- Waste reduction
- Waste Diversion and resource recovery
- Greenhouse gas emission reductions
Format
Customized half-day sessions (in-person) and virtual sessions annually, including:
- Guest Expert Presentations
- Facilitated Member Roundtables and Group Problem Solving
- Guided Facility Tours
- Networking
“I personally really enjoyed the in-person facility tours at the Toronto Zoo and Seneca College. They provided great opportunities to not only expand my knowledge, but also to connect more with the CEC members. Specifically, at the Seneca tour I learned more about how other organizations gather, manage, and analyze their waste data.” – TELUS
Bring Value to Your Organization
- Save time and costs
- Hands-on learning on waste management best practices
- Expand your network and enhance sustainability profile
- Demonstrate circular economy through leadership
- Recognition for participation
“Being a member of the Circular Economy Leaders Consortium has been an eye opening experience, not only for learning what others are doing in their places of work, but also in seeing the reaction to initiatives that we have undertaken at Sheridan. The membership is educated and up to date on current issues, and the conversations are always enlightening and thought provoking. I greatly look forward to continuing on with this group, and hope to be able to contribute meaningfully as time goes on. Thank you for the opportunity to provide this feedback, and I look forward to seeing what you have planned for 2026!” – Sheridan College
Interested in collaborating with PPG and other businesses to learn and share best practices and innovative technologies in facility waste management?
Please contact:Chaya.chengappa@trca.ca
Founding Members
Thank you Founding Members for demonstrating circular economy thought leadership.
Members
“The Circular Economy Consortium provides a wonderful opportunity to share best practices, learn about new systems/technologies, and network with professionals in multiple sectors.” – University Health Network
Already a CEC member?
“My experience in the CEC program has been very good. I’ve learned so much from the cohort and the PPG team. The CEC Procurement 2 day work shop was fantastic!” – Ontario Creates | Ontario Green Screen
Guest Experts
PPG is thankful to Guest Experts and Advisors of the CEC for contributing their unique knowledge and skills to support businesses in their circular economy journeys.
Advisors
