Funding for resource efficiency improvement projects


Tasmanian organisations interested in reducing costs associated with the use of energy, water and materials, improving profits and minimising waste can now apply for funding assistance through the CleanBiz program.
CleanBiz is a $1 million State Government funded program to help Tasmanian organisations to adopt clean, lean and resource efficient practices that are a win for the financial bottom line and the environment.
The Minister for Tourism, Arts and the Environment, Paula Wriedt, said a total of $150,000 is available now until the closing date 30 November 2006 to implement resource efficiency improvement projects.
“An opportunity for organisations to work with a specialist resource efficiency facilitator is also currently being offered through the CleanBiz program.
“For an organisation not quite ready to apply for a grant, the practical, in-house training is an ideal opportunity to prepare for next year’s funding round,” Ms Wriedt said.
The program is a partnership between the Tasmanian State Government, Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and other participating organisations.
Funding is available to Tasmanian organisations to:
Improve profits through reduced consumption of raw materials, energy and water;
Avoid or minimise generation of waste and pollution;
Promote the wider uptake of clean, lean and resource efficient practices; Better manage resource efficiency through the supply chain;
Develop resource efficiency technology or services that could be licensed or sold to other organisations;
Build staff expertise in clean, lean and resource efficient practices through specialised external courses/ training;
and Develop an environmental management system for their organisation.
Organisations will need to complete grant applications by 30 November 2006 to be eligible for the first funding round of $150,000.
For more information and to enrol in training or apply for grants, see the website at www.environment.tas.gov.au or contact the Department of Tourism, Arts and the Environment.