Applications open for NSW Plastics Research Program grants worth up to $500,000 each

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has invited universities and government research institutions in the state to apply for a total of $1.25 million in grants available through the Plastics Research Program (PRP).

Applications are open until September 5, and grants are valued at between $250,000 and $500,000 each. 

According to the program’s description, funded projects should be a part of at least one of these streams:

• investigate and identify potentially harmful chemicals in plastic products; 
• improve understanding of factors that impact the quality and circularity of plastics; or
• boost the capacity to measure microplastics in the environment.

NSW EPA Executive Director of Programs and Innovation, Alexandra Geddes said, “This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on our environment because addressing the problem is a shared responsibility, particularly when our state generates around 800,000 tonnes of plastic waste each year, of which only 12% is recycled.

“With Plastic Free July underway, we are reminded of the importance of reducing our plastic footprint. This funding not only supports ground-breaking research, but also promotes a sustainable future.”

Eligibility and other information is available here.

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