The British supermarket is looking to invest money raised from its 5p charge to reduce the plastic problem
instil change in the fight against plastic waste
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For many shoppers these days, paying for plastic bags is a regular part of their weekly shop.
But where does the money go? Waitrose has at least one of the answers.
And the grant goes to…
The supermarket chain, in collaboration with Hubbub, has recently unveiled a £1m grant to invest in UK-based projects that are looking to reduce plastic waste in innovative ways.
Plan Plastic: The Million Pound Challenge may sound like a new game show title. However, the premise is far more exciting.
The ‘challenge’ has set out to invest between £150,000 and £300,000 in each chosen project in order to help them make a lasting change for future generations.
will help combat the overuse of plastic shopping bags
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Making a real impact
Waitrose is also particularly interested in projects that aim to make a social impact, as well as others raising awareness of plastic and its use for younger generations.
“We will be on the lookout for entries that really demonstrate a tangible impact and that will have a longer-term legacy beyond the grant funding stage,” said CEO and founder of Hubbub, Trewin
The kind of projects that the scheme will look to invest in
To apply and find out more about Plan Plastic, visit their website for information and eligibility criteria here.
