Deadline: Ongoing
The National Environment Agency (NEA) is seeking applicants from any organisation in Singapore for its 3R Fund with an aim to encourage organisations to undertake waste minimisation and recycling projects.
Project Eligibility
- Projects must result in an increase in the quantity of solid waste (this excludes toxic and chemical wastes) recycled or a reduction in the quantity of solid waste generated. The minimum tonnage eligibility is 100 tonnes reduced, reused or recycled over the whole project duration.
- Projects must not have commenced at the time of application (i.e. issuing of purchase orders for equipment, conducting collection and recycling of recyclables, etc. (whichever is earliest))
- Projects with new and innovative processes and concepts, and which target waste streams with low recycling rates such as food, plastic and glass will be given higher priority. The projects could include the following:
- Redesign of processes to reduce waste at the production stage, including redesign of packaging or products;
- Installation of new waste recycling infrastructure such as separate chutes, containers or receptacles for the collection of recyclables, as well as refurbishment work to provide additional storage space for recyclables;
- Installation of innovative waste sorting or recycling systems/equipment; and
- Upgrading, installation or implementation of new operation/system to reduce waste or increase recycling.
Duration
The maximum project duration is 3.5 years. Within the 3.5 years, the maximum durations of the preparatory and operations phases are 0.5 year and 3 years respectively. In addition, the minimum duration of the operations phase is 1 year.
Eligibility Criteria
Any organisation in Singapore, including companies, non-profit organisations, town councils, schools, institutions, building owners and industry associations can apply.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must download the Project Description Form via given website.
For more information, please visit 3R Fund.