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Recycling and reducing waste
Reduce and manage waste in the right way and move to a circular economy.
Energy efficiency and reducing emissions
Ways to be more energy efficient to lower your greenhouse gas emissions.
Research, data and insights
Research reports, data and insights that support moving to a circular, net zero emissions economy.
Grants, funding and investment
Opportunities for funding and investment in a circular, net zero emissions economy.

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Single-use plastics ban
Single-use straws, cutlery, plates, drink-stirrers, expanded polystyrene food and drink containers, and cotton bud sticks will be banned from sale or supply in Victoria by February 2023.
Circular Economy Business Innovation Centre
A virtual hub to enable businesses to collaborate and innovate on circular economy opportunities, and access support and funding.

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New funding to increase Victoria’s recycling capacity and capability
25 March 2021
New funding will support Victoria’s transition to a circular economy by partnering with organisations to deliver new and upgraded recycling infrastructure and increase Victoria’s capacity and capability to recover high quality materials.
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Bonuses available for small businesses who switch to energy-efficient equipment
07 March 2021
A new program will deliver $5 million in bonuses to small businesses across Victoria for equipment upgrades.
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New funding to help communities change to renewable energy
01 March 2021
The Community Power Hubs program will fund organisations to implement local renewable energy projects.
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New funding to create innovative products and expand markets for recycled materials
22 February 2021
Research institutes can apply to receive a grant for innovative research that supports Victoria’s transition to a circular economy.