Supply chain platform asks manufacturers to join the Save a Tonne Challenge

WATERLOO — The Save a Tonne Challenge, powered by Supply Chain analytics platform provider The Owl Solutions, is calling on manufacturers to commit to reducing their waste by a minimum of one tonne within one year. This challenge is in alignment with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) initiative currently implemented across Canada and set to become mandatory in Ontario this May.

The key challenge of EPR is to significantly reduce waste of materials such as paper, plastic and metal. Nearly 2.8 million tonnes of plastic waste ends up in Canadian landfills every year – equivalent to the weight of 24 CN towers. With approximately one-third of landfill space occupied by packaging waste, there is a critical need for proactive measures to reduce waste production.

“As we launch the Save a Tonne Challenge, we’re calling on manufacturers to embrace a paradigm shift in their approach to waste management,” says Huge Fuentes Diaz, Co-Founder and CEO of The Owl Solutions. “By signing up for this challenge, businesses are not just committing to sustainability for their facilities, they are becoming catalysts for positive change in the industry.”

By engaging in the Save a Tonne Challenge, manufacturers stand to stay ahead by positioning themselves as industry leaders.

How it works:

Manufacturers are invited to sign a commitment to reduce their waste by a minimum of one tonne within one year. From there participants will have their logo posted on the Save a Tonne website and be provided with a badge to display on their website and social media channels. They will also receive exclusive discounts to Waste Wise, a platform offering personalized insights on waste management capabilities. After one year, manufacturers who have completed the challenge will be asked to submit a report and will receive a Save a Tonne badge and have a chance to win awards for their efforts in EPR.