Circular Economy Grants: £67M Sustainability Funding
Transform waste into opportunity with £67 million in circular economy funding. Support for recycling innovation, waste reduction, and sustainable business models.
The Circular Economy Revolution
The circular economy represents a fundamental shift from linear "take-make-dispose" models to regenerative systems. UK funding programs now prioritize projects that reduce waste, extend product lifecycles, and create closed-loop systems.
Circular Economy Principles
- Design out waste: Prevention at source through better design
- Keep products in use: Extend lifecycles through repair, reuse
- Regenerate natural systems: Return nutrients and materials
- Powered by renewable energy: Clean energy throughout
Priority Funding Areas
- Waste prevention: £23M for reduction technologies
- Material recovery: £18M for advanced recycling
- Remanufacturing: £12M for product lifecycle extension
- Digital solutions: £14M for tracking and optimization