21 Western Australian businesses, not-for-profits, local governments and community groups will share more than $1.4 million in community and business-based grants from the McGowan Government as part of its commitment to reduce waste in WA.
Announcing the successful recipients, Environment Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson said she was pleased to see the money go to such a diverse range of infrastructure and education-based projects.
The WasteSorted Grants – Infrastructure and Community Education 2021-22 (WasteSorted Grants) support investment in local recycling infrastructure with grants of up to $250,000 and waste education programs with grants of up to $50,000.
The funding has been made available through the Waste Authority to businesses, charitable recycling organisations, local governments, regional councils, peak industry bodies, not-for-profit organisations, and research and educational institutions.
The grants awarded include $250,000 to the City of Karratha to process composted food and garden organics into mulch and soil conditioner, $150,000 for the City of Busselton’s Reuse Shop and more than $220,000 to WA Recycling.
Since 2017, the McGowan Government has provided $6 million in grants for WA projects which improve the recovery and reuse of focus materials including plastics, construction and demolition waste, textiles, food organics and garden organics.
As stated by Environment Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson:
“The WasteSorted Grants present a fantastic opportunity to support projects that address the McGowan Government’s waste management priorities and help Western Australia become a more sustainable low waste community.
“This program is just one way we can support industry and the community, create jobs and bring some of the best waste projects to life.
“Congratulations to all successful funding recipients in this round. I look forward to seeing the outcomes of your projects and initiatives.”
