The 2017 Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Conference takes place on November 1. This year’s theme is ‘A Circular Economy Within Reach.’ Important issues such as food waste, ocean plastics, textiles, business innovation, and circular cities are on this year’s agenda, along with keynote addresses by retired NASA astronaut Cady Coleman and food waste pioneer Tristram Stuart.  Featuring global circular economy thought leaders and leading best practices, this conference is a not-to-miss event for government, business, and community stakeholders advancing sustainability in their own organizations. For more information and to register go to: www.zwc.ca.