Following two successful previous rounds, the additional
funding will support publicly funded bodies to deliver
capital projects to support a green recovery and help
accelerate Wales’ shift towards a circular economy - by
keeping materials in circulation for as long as possible and
avoiding waste.
Our record in Wales on recycling is world class and a
circular economy has a key role to play in making Wales zero
waste and zero carbon.
The latest £3.5m funding round is open for applications until
1 December.
This comes in parallel with the first round of the £13m fund
to support repair and reuse activities in our town centres.
Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs Minister, said:
“We are immensely proud of our recycling record in Wales and
ambitious in wanting to build on this success. This funding
is important in reducing waste and emissions as we move
towards a low carbon, Circular Economy.”
“The Covid 19 pandemic highlighted the growing importance of
recycling to our economy and the role the circular economy
has as a key part of a green recovery. By shortening supply
chains, we can boost economic resilience, and by keeping
resources in use, we can take advantage of new economic
opportunities. It will not only bring economic benefits, but
also bring benefits for our environment and our communities.”
“This additional £3.5m in funding, which opens for
applications today, will help support publicly funded bodies
to put the green recovery into action. Alongside the launch
of the repair and reuse funding for our town and community
centres, it sends a clear signal of the importance of this
work to our commitment to decarbonisation and addressing the
climate emergency.”
