CleanBC Plastics Action Fund
Supporting plastic waste reduction to promote a circular economy by funding recycling, remanufacturing, reuse, and repair initiatives.
Administered by Alacrity Canada in partnership with the Synergy Foundation on behalf of the BC Provincial Government's Ministry of Environment and Parks with regional and Indigenous engagement support from the Northern Innovation Network and Indigenous Zero Waste Technical Advisory Group
Overview
Since 2020, the CleanBC Plastics Action Fund has supported sustainable innovation by providing non-dilutive funding to plastic waste reduction projects across the province.
60+
Projects supported
44%
women-led projects
$36M+
Non-dilutive funding (projected)
16.8M
kg plastic waste diverted
Vision
Funding the circular economy
Announced in September 2020 as part of StrongerBC, British Columbia's Economic Recovery Plan, the CleanBC Plastics Action Fund aims to support a vital step towards creating a circular plastics economy. By supporting new ideas and businesses, the program has helped create new jobs and drive economic growth as the province recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Categories
Supporting the circular economy through four funding categories
Supporting start-up and early-stage businesses in communities outside of the Capital Regional District (CRD) and Vancouver Metropolitan Area (Metro Van), or within communities with a population of less than 25,000.
Supporting individuals, communities, businesses, and organizations that self-identify as First Nations, Métis, and Inuit who are building capacity around the circular economy and plastic waste reduction.
Developing the commercialization of reuse and repair businesses to support the phase-out of single use plastics and extend the life of products and materials to reduce plastic waste.
Increasing British Columbia's processing capacity to expand the use of Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) plastics in manufacturing and supporting product research, design, and testing.
Testimonial
“With the help of the funding and mentorship, Reusables has been able to develop a globally scalable solution that has already helped its customers replace more than 500,000 single-use plastic containers thus avoiding over 25 tons of waste and more than 100 tons of carbon emissions equivalent."
"Their expertise shed light on intricate challenges, dismantling obstacles and offering creative strategies. I was amazed at how swiftly their methods translated into concrete results, fostering steady growth and measurable success for our business."
"Their insights brought solutions to complex challenges, eliminating roadblocks and igniting innovation. I was astonished by how efficiently their strategies translated into concrete outcomes, securing growth and meaningful success for our company."
Companies
Meet the companies shaping our circular future
Statement
“The CleanBC Plastics Action Fund is having a tremendous impact on home-grown innovation, job creation, and waste diversion. Currently in its third phase, the program has grown and evolved over the past five years to respond to market needs and create opportunities in every region of British Columbia.”
"Their expertise shed light on intricate challenges, dismantling obstacles and offering creative strategies. I was amazed at how swiftly their methods translated into concrete results, fostering steady growth and measurable success for our business."
"Their insights brought solutions to complex challenges, eliminating roadblocks and igniting innovation. I was astonished by how efficiently their strategies translated into concrete outcomes, securing growth and meaningful success for our company."
Media
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Team
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