Sept 29 Webinar & Workshop – Empowering Diverse Communities in the Circular Economy

Empowering Diverse Communities in the Circular Economy 

A Two-Part Online Event: Paid Workshop + Free Webinar 

The Recycling Council of Alberta invites you to a two-part event exploring how municipalities and organizations can better include culturally and linguistically diverse communities in the circular economy (CE). Participants may attend the paid workshop, the free webinar, or both. Separate registration is required for each. 

Register Here!


Part One – Interactive Workshop (Paid) 

  • Time: 9:30 – 11:30 AM (MT) 
  • Cost: $50 per RCA Member | $65 per Non-Member 

Led by Alexander Diaz, Environmental Engineer, Consultant, and international University Professor, this session provides practical strategies for engaging diverse communities in circular economy (CE) initiatives for recycling and beyond, covering reuse, repair, and other activities. 


Part Two – Free Webinar 

  • Time: 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM (MT) 
  • No Cost – Free 

Immediately following the workshop, the free webinar will feature case studies from across Alberta and beyond, showcasing successful programs that empower culturally diverse communities to act in the circular economy (CE). 

The webinar will be moderated by Komal Fatima from GrowthQuotient Consulting who works at the intersection of strategy, communications, and behavior change to mobilize community action. Through her consultancy, she helps Extended Producer Responsibility organizations design campaigns that nudge and empower diverse communities toward the desired behaviour. 

Webinar Objectives 

  • Provide examples of diverse communities driving circular economy leadership 
  • Inspire inclusive, community-powered waste reduction programs 
  • Show how theories and tactics learned in the workshop are being applied in real-world contexts 

Case Studies Presented By: 


Who Should Attend 

  • Municipal staff and RCA members working in public engagement, CE strategy, or waste programming 
  • Organizations looking to improve inclusion, accessibility, and equity in waste diversion, recycling, or other CE initiatives 
  • Anyone interested in empowering culturally diverse communities in community-based CE initiatives 
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