Two Vancouver companies offer solutions to reduce single-use takeaway packaging

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Metro Vancouver\u0027s 12th annual Zero Waste Conference runs Wednesday and Thursday at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

, to implement a borrowing system for reusable cups.

ShareWares has other services as well, such as providing reusable containers for offices, events, food trucks and grocery stores. It also offers a washing service and they are expanding into providing reusable takeaway dishes. “It’s about developing an awareness. People think ‘oh I have a paper cup in my hand but everybody else has a reusable cup.’ It becomes a social thing, and then that starts to shift the needle and start changing behaviours,” said Irwin.Article content

The conference brings together business leaders, community innovators, and policymakers to discuss new ideas to make the circular economy a reality — one in which there is zero waste.Also speaking at the conference will be Jason Hawkins, the CEO and co-founder ofHe’s on a mission to make it not only a snap to order reusable containers with takeout food or beverages, but something people just automatically do.

 

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That's great. It's also easy to bring your own container. :)

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