Media release – Circular North, 12 February 2025

Transforming waste into opportunity: Circular North unveils 2025 Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Grants

Reducing landfill and strengthening northern Tasmania’s circular economy is at the forefront of Circular North’s 2025 Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Grants.

Launched today, the 2025 grant program offers a total funding pool of $50,000, with $10,000 available for eligible individual applications.

Circular North Steering Committee Chair John Marik said by supporting forward-thinking solutions, the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Grants drive positive change in the community.

“These grants are not just about funding projects, they’re about catalysing a fundamental shift in how we view and use resources. Supporting innovative circular economy initiatives paves the way for a more sustainable and prosperous future for northern Tasmania,” Mr Marik said.

“The transition to a circular economy is not a choice, it’s a necessity. Through these grants, we’re empowering local businesses and communities to be leaders in change, turning challenges into opportunities.”

Applications will be evaluated based on key factors including:

  • Community benefit
  • Project duration and long-term impact
  • Applicant’s commitment to improving waste management and transitioning to a circular economy
  • Landfill diversion potential
  • Value for money
  • Cash co-contributions to the project

More information about the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Grants, including application details and previous recipients are available at Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Grants – APPLY NOW | NRM North

Applications close Friday, 14 March 2025.

Media release – Madeleine Ogilvie, Minister for the Environment, 13 February 2025

Grants empower resource recovery projects

$2 million in grants will soon be available to projects undertaking the recovery of resources from waste that would otherwise be lost to landfill.

Applications for the second round of the High Priority Infrastructure grants open on March 14. Eligible are landfill or resource recovery facilities that receive more than 1000 tonnes of material per year.

Minister for the Environment, Madeleine Ogilvie, has encouraged Tasmanian ‘resource warriors’ to take the next step in their recovery efforts.

“These grants are all about enabling our resource warriors to receive more waste, process more waste, and recover more waste,” Minister Ogilvie said.

“Recovering more waste strengthens our circular economy, an important part of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future.

“Our vision is a modern island economy where nothing is wasted.”

The grants are managed by the Tasmanian Resource and Recovery Board (WRRB) and will be dispensed in amounts between $50,000 and $500,000, depending on the scale and complexity of a project.

WRRB Chair Pam Allan has encouraged eligible projects to apply.

“The grants support projects which improve the capacity, capability, and availability of resource recovery facilities, and their systems and equipment,” Ms Allan said.

Tasmanians can find out more by attending an online information session at 10am on 17 or 24 February, hosted by the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania.

To find out more, or to sign up for a session, visit the website of the WRRB located at https://wrr.tas.gov.au/ .