KCEI · PARTNERS & ECOSYSTEM
The infrastructure behind the initiative.
KCEI is not built alone. A network of research institutions, municipal governments, industry organizations, and global innovators make this work possible — and credible.
Research & Academic Partners
Where the science gets done.
RESEARCH PARTNER · MOU SIGNED
Emily Carr University of Art + Design
Formal MOU covering a ten-milestone collaboration. Ellen (faculty lead), William (facilities), Annika (postgraduate researcher). Industrial design, material testing, product development, and research infrastructure.
Milestone-triggered · Active MOUCONSORTIUM MEMBER
UBC Slow Fashion Cluster
Research and advocacy network focused on sustainable fashion systems. KCEI participates as a consortium member, contributing practical circular economy knowledge.
Active membershipEQUIPMENT PARTNER
George Brown College
Site visit scheduled for shredder unit evaluation. KCEI assessing a George Brown unit as one of two options for core processing equipment at the hub.
Equipment evaluation · Site visit pendingMunicipal & Government Partners
The cities and regions behind the work.
MUNICIPAL · ENDORSED
City of Vancouver
Endorsed KCEI. Alignment with Zero Waste 2040 Strategy, Greenest City Action Plan, and Equity Framework.
MUNICIPAL · ACTIVE
City of Victoria
Active engagement on textile waste strategy and regional circular economy planning.
REGIONAL · FUNDER TARGET
Capital Regional District
CRD Rethink Waste Grant is a priority funding target. Engagement on textile waste strategy and KCEI alignment.
WASTE MGMT · MEMBER
CWMA
Coast Waste Management Association member. Access to waste management networks and shared advocacy on textile diversion policy.
Industry Ecosystem
The industry network shaping the field.
Industry advocacy
Threading Change
Sara McQuaid
Canada's leading textile sustainability advocacy organization. KCEI ecosystem partner.
Global inspiration
FabBrick (France)
The French circular economy pioneer whose compressed textile brick technology inspired KCEI's primary product line. Not a formal partner — a proof of concept.
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For municipalities, corporations, research institutions, and funders. KCEI is actively expanding its partner network.
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