21 February 2014
Applications for waste minimisation projects in the Waipa district close next week (28 February).
Waipa District Council has set aside $40,000 a year to support individuals, groups and businesses to develop projects based on minimising waste. The funds are provided to Council by the Ministry for the Environment from the Waste Levy.
Grants are available up to $10,000 with some discretion to consider larger projects.
Road corridor manager Dawn Inglis said council was looking for creative, innovative or just plain and simple projects to help the community focus on reducing daily waste.
The old adage of reduce, reuse, recycle is really important if we intend to make better use of waste, she said.
Projects need to benefit the Waipa district. Those applying for fundig could include community groups, schools, early childhood centres, iwi/Maori organisations or local businesses.
Projects should be focussed on priority areas including organic and commercial waste, resource recovery initiatives and data collection and auditing. Council would not be funding waste disposal or clean ups.
What we are wanting here is to create some long-term change.
Applications close on Friday 28 February 2014. Apply on-line at www.waipadc.govt.nz
Enquiries contact: Jeanette Tyrrell (on behalf of Council) 027 5077 599
