Québec Pavilion
RECYC-QUÉBEC brings its Conference to CCES 2025!
As part of the Canadian Circular Economy Summit 2025, which will take place in Montreal, RECYC-QUÉBEC will hold a special edition of its Quebec Circular Economy Conference in a revisited format for the occasion on April 15 and 16.
Under the theme “Experience the circular economy through your five senses”, RECYC-QUÉBEC invites the Summit audience to discover concrete and inspiring circular initiatives led by a committed Quebec community by following a journey that will engage their five senses.
Come take a tour of the dedicated space to see the circular economy in action, listen to the experience of visionary partners, taste the circular potential, touch the solutions and feel its effects, one loop at a time.
Experience the circular economy through your five senses.
Sight
See how the circular economy movement is taking shape in Quebec.
Watch captivating videos and explore the timeline of the circular economy, while contributing to a collaborative work.
Take part in a collaborative work and leave your mark!
On the iPad, enter a short sentence that embodies your 2050 vision of a circular community. Artist Philippe Mathieu will transform it into an original illustration, on used plexiglass from RECO, in his unique style.
The artist will be on site:
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April 15: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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April 16: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Hearing
Hear how local companies have put the circular economy into action.
Listen to fascinating podcasts about inspiring companies and initiatives in various sectors of the circular economy.
Come and watch the podcasts being recorded live!
April 15
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10:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.: Anne-Catherine Lebeau, Écoscéno
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2:00 to 2:15 p.m.: Fannie Laroche, Flaura cuir végétal
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3:00 to 3:15 p.m.: Samuel Lemire Dupont, Kiima
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April 16
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10:20 to 10:35 a.m.: Bruno Demers, RÉCO
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2:00 to 2:15 p.m.: Jean-François Archambault, La Tablée des Chefs
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15:10 to 15:25: Marie-France Bellemare, Insertech
Smell
Sniff out networking and learning opportunities on specific themes around the 'campfire'.
Take part in campfires discussions and meet the organizations making the circular economy happen.
April 15
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10:05 to 10:25: Réseau de recherche en économie circulaire du Québec (Quebec Circular Economy Research Network)
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10:25 to 10:45: Cité de l’innovation circulaire et durable (City of circular and sustainable innovation)
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2:00 to 2:20 p.m.: Conseil québécois du commerce de détail (Retail Council of Quebec)
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2:25 to 2:45 p.m.: City of Montreal
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2:50 to 3:10 p.m.: Réseau des entreprises d'économie sociale et circulaire du Québec (Quebec Social and Circular Economy Network)
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3:15 to 3:35 p.m.: Centre de transfert technologique en écologie industrielle (Industrial Ecology Technology Transfer Center)
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3:40 to 4:00 p.m.: Hydro-Québec
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4:05 to 4:25 p.m.: Centre d'études et de recherches intersectorielles en économie circulaire (Center for intersectoral studies and research in the circular economy)
April 16
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Come and meet the winners of the Circular Initiatives Awards
Taste
Discover Quebec food products produced from circular strategies.
Come and taste products from the circular economy, including those from La Transformerie, TriCycle and The Pretty Ugly Company.
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April 15: all day
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April 16: all day
Touch
Get in touch with the circular economy and visit this area to touch objects and materials that come from circular strategies.
Come and visit the booth of the Centre de transfert technologique en écologie industrielle to discover Quebec initiatives and touch objects and materials resulting from circular strategies. In addition, you will find an additional library of products from the circular economy to touch even more products!
At the RECYC-QUÉBEC stand, dive into the world of tire recovery and explore their second life. Follow each stage of their transformation, from the moment they are recovered to their recycling. Touch, observe and understand how these materials are revalued thanks to concrete samples on site. An interactive experience that gives a new perspective!
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April 15: all day
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April 16: all day
