Circular Economy Event — Colloque Azimut en Haute-Côte-Nord

It was the Haute-Côte-Nord’s turn to host the Colloque Azimut, a major event to raise awareness about the circular economy and encourage companies to adopt sustainable business practices. The event was organized by Synergie 138, Environnement Côte-Nord and the SADCs of the Haute-Côte-Nord, Côte-Nord, Manicouagan, and Charlevoix-Côte-de-Beaupré-Île d’Orléans.

70 people attended the fourth Colloque Azimut

The event kicked off in the morning with a lecture on sustainable development by Rose-Marie Gallant from Atelier Éco-Art. Nicolas Gagnon from the CQDD and Félix Robert from Ambioner followed, with lectures on integrating sustainable development in your organizational practices, and energy efficiency and joining the low-carbon movement.

After lunch, round tables with companies gave participants a chance to discover innovative and inspiring approaches to the circular economy. The following companies were in attendance:

• Mer et monde écotours

• Bionord

• Levebvre Industri-AL

• Ferme Jean-Robert Audet

• Groupe Boisaco

• Atelier Éco-Art

  
  

The day ended with a presentation from Franck Turcotte (director of Village Vacances Petit-Saguenay) on the steps his company has taken to improve sustainability.

The organization committee was pleased with the day