CIRCULAR ECONOMY ESSENTIALS - REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! ENROLL NOW
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.
Update: Community Workshops & Validation Sessions completed.
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More in-person material matchmaking sessions are ongoing. Please see our Events page for more details.
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 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:
12
C&D businesses supported
500+
Opportunities
identified
70k+
kg waste
diverted
880+
tCOâ‚‚e emissions
reduced
$500k+
Cost
savings
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.
REGIONAL MATERIAL MARKET ASSESSMENTS
These reports examine how construction, renovation, and demolition (CRD) materials flow through rural and coastal communities—and where untapped opportunities exist to reduce waste, strengthen local supply chains, and create resilient, value‑added economic activity. Reports are written per community (ACRD, CVRD, qRD) and includes an Inter-Regional Synthesis report.
IN THE MEDIA
Momentum is building for the Circular Hubs project. Read more about how early material matchmaking is keeping valuable CRD materials out of the landfill and circulating them back into the local economy!
PROJECT FUNDER
The Circular Economy Hub Project is supported by the Province of BC's Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program.
