Waste investments snapshot

High-level data providing a quarterly snapshot of investments in waste and landfill emissions reduction initiatives. 

The source of the data is Te Pūtea Whakamauru Para the Waste Minimisation Fund (WMF) and Te Tahua Pūtea mō te Kirihou Auaha the Plastics Innovation Fund (PIF). 

WMF funding since October 2022 Reducing landfill emissions from organic waste

65 Expressions of interest
64 Applications
12 Projects awarded

Projects have been approved for funding but are not yet active.

WMF funding: $26,799,977

 

 

 

 

30 Active projects

WMF funding: $38,398,921

Unlocked third-party funding: $60,955,273

 

221,306 Tonnes per annum

Forecasted diversion of organic waste from landfill (active projects)

74,826 t CO2-e per annum

Forecasted emissions reduction from organic waste diversion (active projects)

WMF funding pre-2022 Minimising waste to landfill

36 Active projects

WMF funding: $20,195,496

Unlocked third-party funding: $18,772,447

263 Completed projects

WMF funding: $116,835,542

Unlocked third-party funding: $122,140,539

 

PIF funding since 2021 Minimising plastic waste and its harm to the environment

135 Expressions of interest
27 Applications
5 Projects awarded

Projects have been approved for funding but are not yet active.

PIF funding: $10,357,572

20 Active projects

PIF funding: $16,585,551

Unlocked third-party funding: $18,639,213

1 Completed projects

PIF funding: $85,500

Unlocked third-party funding: $101,690

 

 

Project-specific data

Search the project-specific database to find out more detailed information on projects funded through the WMF and PIF.

Note: Project-specific data does not necessarily tally with the high-level data on this webpage due to a number of factors.