Seven projects will share $1 million in funding from Sustainability Victoria’s Circular Economy Innovation Fund, designed to stimulate innovation and build capability in the circular economy.
Sustainability Victoria, on behalf of the Victorian Government, is supporting the transition to a circular economy where waste and pollution is prevented, minimised or eliminated.
Native plant nursery, Worn Gundidj in Warrnambool will work with a network of Victorian nurseries and gardens to eliminate waste through tailor-made circular action plans, while Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations will use a grant to develop a Country Centred Circular Economy business model and framework on Gunaikurnai Country.
Social enterprise Reground will deliver circular economy skills development training for shopping centre administration, to help improve their waste management and identify how to keep materials in circulation for longer.
Other grant recipients include Bass Coast Shire Council, the Gippsland Climate Change Network, Pangolin Associates and Planet Ark Environmental Foundation.
Overall, the Circular Economy Innovation Fund has supported 32 projects with a total of $4.3 million in funding.
Matt Genever, Sustainability Victoria Chief Executive Officer, said these projects have focused on boosting circular innovation and identifying, commercialising, and scaling up circular solutions.
“Collectively, it is anticipated that these projects will strengthen the circular capability of over 600 businesses and individuals,” he said.
For more information, visit: www.cebic.vic.gov.au
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