Overview
This report outlines best practices of Circular Hubs in North America and globally to support the development of the Circular Economy Hub Project in three rural communities in the Vancouver Island Coast (VI-Coast) region. These hubs aim to apply circular economy principles to diversify local economies and attract new economic opportunities.
Scope and Structure
The primary objective of this study is to identify and evaluate existing models from case studies, analyze how project-specific enablers and constraints influence model selection, and provide actionable recommendations tailored to the development of Circular Hubs in the target communities. The report includes the following components:
- Research background, including an overview of the three communities and construction and demolition (C&D) waste, which is the focus of the project.
- Circular Hub models extracted from case studies, with a brief description of their key characteristics.
- Four in-depth case studies that serve as strong reference points for this project;
- A high-level review of relevant policies in the target communities and other jurisdictions that can serve as references.
- Practical recommendations for establishing and developing Circular Hubs
- A list of useful resources, including businesses in related industries.