The Regional Municipality of York is once again looking for non-profits to help push forward recycling initiatives in the community.
The region is seeking applicants for this year’s Circular Economy Initiatives Fund. The fund rewards organizations grants from $5,000 to $25,000 for projects that encourage the reuse and recycling of materials.
“A circular economy eliminates waste and pollution and conserves resources,” the region said in a news release. “It is a shift from a throw-away to a circular mindset to extend the lifecycle of goods, food and resources through better design and continuous reuse, so nothing goes to waste.”
Since the program launched, it has granted more than $275,000 to 17 organizations. Previous projects have included waste audit workshops, a virtual hub highlighting recycling initiatives and more.
Applications are open until June 2. Successful applicants will be contacted in September and will be able to start projects in January 2025.
You can find information and applicants at york.ca/CircularEconomyFund.
