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A Summary of the 2010 Canadian Pollution Prevention Roundtable
The annual Canadian Pollution Prevention Roundtable (CPPR) provides a unique opportunity in
The 2010 CPPR was hosted by the Canadian Centre for Pollution Prevention (C2P2) (now a business line within the Ontario Centre for Environmental Technology Advancement (OCETA)), in
The CPPR un-officially started on the afternoon of June 2nd, with a pre-event that allowed CPPR delegates to choose from site visits to Exhibition Place or Calstone Inc. The site visits provided delegates with an opportunity to see firsthand innovative pollution prevention initiatives in action. Followed by a welcoming reception at the CPPR venue, it was a delightful way to meet fellow delegates and start off the two information filled days of the CPPR.
The theme of this year’s CPPR was Pollution Prevention: Shrinking the Environmental Footprint and the agenda featured more than 40 knowledgeable speakers from industry, government, academia, not for profit, and conservation authorities, who focused on topics ranging from toxics reduction to water conservation and sustainability in public, private and non-profit sectors. A full collection of the speakers’ presentations can be found HERE.
The John De Gonzague Pollution Prevention Visionary Award was presented to Bruce Taylor of Enviro-Stewards. More information on the Award is available HERE.
Of course the event would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors. We are grateful for contributions from the Province of Ontario, Province of Manitoba, City of Toronto, Arcelor Mittal (Dofasco), Credit Valley Conservation, Cape Breton District Health Authority, Prokleen, City of Hamilton, Newalta, Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation, Calstone Inc., Enviro-Stewards and Bullfrog Power. We would especially like to thank our colleagues from the City of
We are also thankful to the 2010 CPPR Steering Committee. Each year the members of the Steering Committee provide ideas, advice, promotional assistance and much more throughout the planning and coordination of the CPPR. This dedicated group of pollution prevention practitioners brings important insight and makes a valuable contribution to the CPPR. We greatly appreciate their “behind the scenes” support.
We hope that CPPR delegates walked away from this year’s event as inspired and excited about pollution prevention initiatives in
Thank you to everyone for your attendance and participation.
Learn more about the 14th Canadian Pollution Prevention Roundtable HERE.
Update on the Canadian Pollution Prevention Awards Program
Winners of the 2009 Canadian Pollution Prevention Awards. Clockwise from top left: Frito Lay Canada, SC Johnson & Son Ltd.,
Teknion Corporation, Cape Breton District Health Authority, Calstone Inc, City of Toronto - Toronto Environment Office
Following the 2009 Canadian Pollution Prevention (P2) Awards, the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) decided to terminate the awards program. From 1997 to 2009 the CCME P2 Awards gave national recognition to companies and organizations showing cutting-edge accomplishment and leadership in pollution prevention. Through a partnership with CCME, C2P2 enjoyed planning and delivering the P2 Awards as part of the Canadian Pollution Prevention Roundtable (CPPR).
While the P2 Awards program is no longer offered, C2P2 is in the process of planning an exciting agenda for the 2010 CPPR being held in Toronto, Ontario June 3-4. We invite all companies, organizations and institutions looking to gain profile for their P2 achievements to speak during one of the informative CPPR sessions. Full details of the Call for Speakers can be found HERE.
Meet leading P2 practitioners discovering innovative solutions to P2 challenges. Network, share information and contribute to Canada’s P2 movement. More about the Candian Pollution Prevention Roundtable can be found HERE.
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010
C2P2 Announces a Merger with OCETA
The Canadian Centre for Pollution Prevention (C2P2) today announced a merger with the Ontario Centre for Environmental Technology Advancement (OCETA).
At the forefront of pollution prevention since 1992, C2P2 is recognized internationally as leaders shaping the future of sustainable production and consumption. C2P2 has successfully engaged all sectors of society in the delivery of its mandate and established a world-renowned capacity for technical and environmental advice. The C2P2's Board of Directors extends its thanks to the many supporters, including business, industrial associations, NGOs, labour, academia, governments and international organizations, who contributed to many constructive partnerships throughout the years.
The merger is effective immediately. OCETA will continue program delivery under the C2P2 banner and its core business as Canada's foremost advocate in Pollution Prevention by providing services such as the Canadian Pollution Prevention Roundtable and pollution prevention outreach and training. Kevin Jones, President and CEO of OCETA is excited about the business possibilities saying, "We welcome this opportunity to work closely with C2P2 clients and customers in advancing sustainability. This merger will build on C2P2's and OCETA's core competencies in pollution prevention and clean technology and will enable us to jointly develop and deliver new integrated sustainability services."
According to Fred Granek, OCETA's Vice President, Sustainability, "The combined expertise, skills and services of C2P2 and OCETA will allow us to work with a broad spectrum of business, public and government on sustainability, pollution prevention and cleaner production services."
Fred Granek has assumed responsibility for C2P2's operations and invites C2P2's supporters and clients to contact him about services that C2P2 can offer as well as new business opportunities. Fred Granek can be contacted at (905) 822-4133 Ext 224, fred@c2p2online.com or fgranek@oceta.on.ca.
About OCETA
OCETA is a private, not-for-profit corporation that supports the commercialization and market adoption of clean technologies and environmentally sustainable solutions. OCETA delivers the Toronto Region Sustainability Program to assist small to medium sized manufacturers in the Greater Toronto Area to reduce their costs and business risks, improve their competitiveness, while enhancing their environmental performance through process optimization, energy and water conservation, waste elimination and reduction, and the adoption of integrated sustainable solutions.
For further information on C2P2 and OCETA:
www.c2p2online.com and www.oceta.on.ca
New Sustainable Consumption Report Available
Sustainable Consumption: How do we Encourage Consumers to Purchase Sustainably? is based on primary research of consumer purchasing behaviour undertaken by C2P2 with funding from the Office of Consumer Affairs of Industry Canada. Researchers investigated Canadian specific purchasing behaviour patterns, and in particular, the environmental factors consumers take into account when making purchasing decisions of household consumer products such as kitchen surface cleaners, transportation, household appliances, and food. The results suggest possible actions that could lead to more of us incorporating sustainable consumption in our purchasing decisions.
Executive Summary (en Français)
To view the most recent case study completed by OCETA please click here
Toronto Region Sustainability Program, Thistle Printing Limited