Circular Economy Accelerator Program accepting applications

North Cowichan-based businesses can now submit applications to the Circular Economy Accelerator Program led by the Vancouver Island-based Synergy Foundation with support from the Island Coastal Economic Trust and the Vancouver Island & Coast Economic Developers Association.

This program provides hands-on support to Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast-based businesses who seek to adopt circular economy principles, find operational efficiencies, reduce emissions, and develop innovative practices while increasing revenue and cutting operational costs.

Through the program, businesses will complete a site visit with a circular advisor and receive an opportunities assessment detailing opportunities to incorporate circular economy solutions and reduce waste, energy use, and emissions. They will also receive environmental metrics to help track their progress, attract investment, and build a reputation as a green leader.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all spots are full, with six spots available for North Cowichan-based businesses.

This program previously ran as a pilot from 2022 to 2023, with Duncan Paving and West Coast Prefab participating in the initiative and identifying opportunities to increase re-use of materials while reducing waste and greenhouse gas emissions.

More information and applications can be submitted to:

www.project-zero.ca/accelerator