Applications are currently closed
The Plastics Innovation fund is permanently closed. We will be considering applications to reduce plastic waste through the Waste Minimisation Fund in the future.
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$50 million over 4-years
The fund is permanently closed.
The primary objective is to promote or achieve plastic waste minimisation.
We are looking for ways to reduce plastic waste at the source, separate out plastic types and keep them in the highest possible quality for the longest possible time. This is particularly difficult when finding solutions for soft plastics — especially when contaminated by food, dirt or chemicals.
It shows the five main outcomes for the Plastics Innovation Fund.
These are:
It shows the five main outcomes for the Plastics Innovation Fund.
These are:
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Find out how Marley and Waste Management have worked with the Plastics Innovation Fund to establish a nationwide scheme to collect and recycle construction and demolition plastics.
Find out how Kaipaki are reducing the need for millions of plastic milk bottles per year in partnership with the Plastics Innovation Fund.