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CleanBC Plastics Action Fund

Last updated on June 23, 2025

Since 2020, B.C. invested nearly $40 million in plastic waste prevention through the CleanBC Plastics Action Fund. This fund supports made-in-B.C. solutions that:

  •  Reduce the use of new plastic
  •  Expand reuse of plastic
  •  Increase the use of recycled plastic
  •  Create new jobs

All funding has now been dispersed, and the application intake is closed.

To see the projects funded, view the list of fund recipients (239 KB).

Funding categories

The CleanBC Plastics Action Fund has supported projects in four funding categories:

  •  Post Consumer Recycled (PCR) Plastics - Increase the use of PCR plastic in plastic manufacturing.
  •  Indigenous Projects Category – Support Indigenous-led projects that reduce plastic waste through reuse and repair, remanufacturing, and recycling processes.
  •  Regional Plastics Innovation Category - Provide support for start-up and early-stage organizations in communities outside of the Lower Mainland.
  • Circular Economy Innovation Category – Support projects that reduce plastic waste through reuse and repair.

 

Information on the fund categories and criteria is available through the General Program Guide (2.54 MB) and the Indigenous Projects Program Guide (2.97 MB)

Success stories

utensils washed and stacked

Daylu Dena Council

With funding from the CleanBC Plastics Action Fund, the Daylu Dena community, near the Yukon border, implemented initiatives to reduce plastic waste. These efforts included providing recycling bins for homes and offices, reusing fabric to create a quilt for display in their new building, and purchasing reusable dishware for community events, promoting sustainability across the community.

 

close up image of sorted plastic

Metaspectral

Metaspectral uses AI and hyperspectral imaging to help sort recyclable materials. With CleanBC Plastics Action Fund support, they integrated an air ejection system into their sorting technology to improve sorting accuracy and efficiency, boosting the quality of recovered plastics.

 

Contact information

Have a question about the CleanBC Plastics Action Fund?

Email
CircularCommunities@gov.bc.ca