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Recycling and reducing waste
Reduce and manage waste in the right way and move to a circular economy.
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Single-use plastics ban
Single-use straws, cutlery, plates, drink-stirrers, expanded polystyrene food and drink containers, and cotton bud sticks will be banned from sale or supply in Victoria by February 2023.
Circular Economy Business Innovation Centre
A virtual hub to enable businesses to collaborate and innovate on circular economy opportunities, and access support and funding.
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New funding to increase Victoria’s recycling capacity and capability
25 March 2021
New funding will support Victoria’s transition to a circular economy by partnering with organisations to deliver new and upgraded recycling infrastructure and increase Victoria’s capacity and capability to recover high quality materials.
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Bonuses available for small businesses who switch to energy-efficient equipment
07 March 2021
A new program will deliver $5 million in bonuses to small businesses across Victoria for equipment upgrades.
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New funding to help communities change to renewable energy
01 March 2021
The Community Power Hubs program will fund organisations to implement local renewable energy projects.
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New funding to create innovative products and expand markets for recycled materials
22 February 2021
Research institutes can apply to receive a grant for innovative research that supports Victoria’s transition to a circular economy.
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