The start of 2026 has been fraught with new and existing challenges, but the call to purpose remains loud, and the purpose-driven community is growing. We spoke with guests from the Sparx co-organized Purpose Connections sessions about their hopes for the year ahead and their expert advice for tackling challenges throughout 2026.

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Sparx had an incredible 2025! As we begin the next chapter in our purpose-driven marketing journey, we’re reflecting on our biggest moments of the year, including the debut of a new publication, our mission-aligned event circuit, and X-traordinary new partnerships.

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Looking to attend more purpose-driven events as part of your New Year’s resolution? Sparx has compiled a list of networking and learning opportunities taking place in January, February, and March.

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We joined forces with the purpose-driven community at the Greater Purpose Conference East this October. Dive in for our recap, featuring takeaways from sessions on social purpose storytelling, initiatives doing good for people and planet, and how the event made an impact.

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In October, we set our course for the stars at the Recycling Council of Alberta’s Circular Economy Conference in Jasper, Alberta. From interplanetary adventures to food waste reduction initiatives and conversations around sustainability storytelling, here are our key highlights.

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The Zero Waste Conference, hosted by Metro Vancouver, in collaboration with the National Zero Waste Council, is returning this November to unite and empower circular economy leaders in Canada and beyond. As a proud partner of the conference, we spoke with Joanne Gauci, Senior Policy Advisor, for unique insights into the Zero Waste Conference’s story and the 2025 iteration of the event.

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Beginning as a collaborative effort to discuss and find solutions for managing solid waste, particularly in the unique coastal environment of British Columbia, Coast Waste Management Association (CWMA) has come a long way in its 30 years. We spoke to four long-standing team members to learn about the past, present, and future of this world-changing organization.

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Just over 10 years ago, on September 25, 2015, representatives from all 193 member countries gathered at the UN in New York to adopt the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development with a promise to fix everything from climate change to gender inequality by 2030. 

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Circular Innovation Council (CIC) has been putting circular economy concepts into action in Canada since 1978, including through a variety of programs like Circular Economy Month, which takes place every October. As a proud collaborator and a circular economy supporter, we spoke with CIC to tell their story and share insights on Circular Economy Month.

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Looking to attend purpose-driven events? Sparx has compiled a list of networking and learning opportunities taking place in July, August, and September.

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