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Our Food Future releases strategic go-forward priorities.
Action plans will tackle critical issues, including climate change, food waste and food access. Guelph, Ont., February 9, 2023—Guelph-Wellington’s Smart Cities Office is launching three action plans that lay the groundwork for long-term environmental, economic, and...
COIL funds over 100 circular businesses in first year
Smart Cities Circular Opportunity Innovation Launchpad (COIL) initiative leading to innovative solutions that reduce waste and fight climate change Guelph, Ontario In spring 2021, the Smart Cities Office, Innovation Guelph, 10C and Anthesis Provision announced COIL...
Momentum building for local construction and demolition circularity lab
Co-operators providing additional funding for COIL Zero Waste Economic Transformation Lab. Guelph, Ont., January 26, 2023 – Zero Waste Economic Transformation Lab (the Lab) is receiving an additional $350,000 in funding from Co-operators. The Lab is a Smart Cities...
Support local and enjoy a sustainable holiday with the Upcycled Holiday Food Box
Reimagine Food, Guelph Box and Circular Opportunity Innovation Launchpad (COIL) are partnering to deliver a food box filled with local upcycled food products this holiday season. Every item in the Upcycled Holiday Food Box was carefully designed to use...
Desjardins commits $250,000 to COIL Climate and Circularity Solutions Hub
Commitment funds circular economy initiative helping regional enterprises address climate change challenges Guelph, Ont., November 7, 2022 – Circular Opportunity Innovation Launchpad (COIL) has received a $250,000 donation from Desjardins Group to support the work of...
New initiative strengthens link between circular economy and actions to address climate change
Guelph, Ontario, October 3, 2022 – Circular Opportunity Innovation Launchpad (COIL), a Smart Cities initiative of City of Guelph and County of Wellington, launched the Climate and Circularity Solutions Hub(Hub) on September 19. The Hub provides expertise, research and...
Launching Zero Waste Economic Transformation Lab
Co-operators contributes $350,000 to fund lab start-up and first project Guelph, Ont., January 20, 2022– Today, representatives from Co-operators, the City of Guelph, Wellington County and the Guelph Smart Cities Office launched the Zero Waste Economic Transformation...
Funding announcement: Guelph-Wellington Smart Cities’ COIL initiative
Media event advisory Funding announcement: Guelph-Wellington Smart Cities’ COIL initiative Co-operators, City of Guelph and Wellington County to announce a new circular economy collaboration Guelph, Ont., January 14, 2022 – Representatives from Co-operators, the City...
Accelerating circular businesses across southern Ontario
Forty food and environment businesses will work with COIL to reduce or transform waste Guelph, Ont., November 25, 2021– Today the Guelph-Wellington Smart Cities Office announced that 40 circular businesses, social enterprises and other organizations will participate...
Businesses begin unlocking the value of food waste through upcycling
Re(Purpose) Incubator ready to support six businesses in Ontario Submit your application today at coil.eco/repurpose. Guelph, Ont., September 10, 2021–Today the Guelph-Wellington Smart Cities Office and Provision Coalition Inc. are launching the Circular Opportunity...