WRAP to support innovative textile recycling ideas
18/06/2019
It is looking for organisations that are creating new methods for recycling plastics or textiles in England. The group said projects must demonstrate that they go beyond current industry norm. They must also have a measurable impact, such as in terms of quantity in tonnes of plastics or textiles collected.
In terms of textile recycling, the activities that are eligible for support under this grant are:
• Plant / Machinery;
• Tools or technology/software that helps disassemble and sort textile materials;
• Automated processes for removing unwanted items from clothing prior to recycling (e.g. zips, studs);
• Automated sorting processes for used textiles by fibre type, and/or by colour.
WRAP will provide funding of between £200,000 and £1 million for individual projects. The closing date for applications for stage 1 outline proposals is August 2. The outcome of the assessment for this first stage will be announced the week commencing September 18.
Information on how to apply for the grants can be found here.
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