Toronto non-profit launches circular marketplace to support local businesses
by CM Staff
This circular business directory was partially funded through The Regional Municipality of York's Circular Economy Initiatives Fund.
Tara Holguin from Green & Frugal labelling hand-made product in returnable deposit jar (CNW Group/Impact Zero Corp.)
TORONTO — The convenience of centralized online shopping has led many consumers to shop at corporate e-commerce sites instead of small local businesses.
That level of convenience has detrimental effects on small business owners, local manufacturers, and the environment. Consumers can find a product, read reviews, and place an order before having time to think about where the product comes from, according to Impact Zero Corp.
Impact Zero, a Toronto-based non-profit, is launching the Circular Marketplace. This circular business directory was partially funded through The Regional Municipality of York’s Circular Economy Initiatives Fund.
The Circular Marketplace showcases 100+ small online and brick-and-mortar businesses, searchable by product. Participating businesses are required to disclose high-level sustainability information for customers to understand the product-specific, operational sustainability and social impacts of the business.
The Circular Marketplace will try and make it easier for consumers to support small businesses, and also help promote the financial growth of Canadian communities while building a new green economy.
Visit impactzero.ca/circular-marketplace to find what you need and learn how Impact Zero is shaping a circular economy.
