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New funding for projects that stop waste to landfill


A new round of funding has been announced for projects that divert used packaging from landfill under the National Packaging Covenant scheme. Project funding applications close on Friday April 9, 2010.
 
The National Packaging Covenant is a unique agreement between Governments and industry. Companies that sign the covenant commit to working towards sustainable packaging outcomes. When they sign, they make a financial contribution that is matched dollar-for-dollar by state governments. This joint funding arrangement supports a diverse range of projects around Australia that divert used packaging from landfill.
 
For more information, guidelines and an application form click here.
 
Funding priorities include:
 
1.   Projects that divert used packaging from workplaces and public places
 
Priority will be given to projects that focus on new collection infrastructure and services – such as retail, offices, major venues, shopping centres, hotels and restaurants, food service, catering, manufacturing, institutions, universities, hospitals, schools etc. Must be ‘new tonnes’ and priority will be given to projects that divert more than 5,000 tonnes per year. Projects should focus on improving current systems and infrastructure – such as education and awareness.
 
2.   Litter reduction or prevention programs for litter hot spots.
 
As identified in the Keep Australia Beautiful, National Litter Index, projects should have a strong community engagement, research, education and partnership focus and involve other project partners.
 
The covenant model has been very successful. In 2003 the recycling rate for packaging in Australia was about 39%, in 2008 it was 57% and by 2010 the Covenant aims for this to be 65%.

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