We're looking for projects that
help solve the waste crisis!
Now on its fifth year, Reimagine Recycling is once again seeking emerging circular economy initiatives to support through workshops and project funding. This year’s search will focus on grassroots initiatives that develop circular systems, support informal livelihoods, and prevent waste leakage in riverine and marine ecosystems.
Successful applicants to Reimagine Recycling Year 5 will attend the Reimagine Recycling Summit in Metro Manila in January 2024 and pitch their projects in person. Selected winners will receive up to PhP500,000.00 from Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines to support implementation of activities.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must apply as an organization, association, or group.
An organization that can comply with minimum legal documentary requirements to receive funding support (e.g., BIR/DTI registration, official receipts) is ideal but not required. If the organization/group is not legally registered, they can partner with Save Philippine Seas or another legally registered organization that can serve as a fund manager. Each application must have a minimum of two representatives and a maximum of three representatives.
Have a completed or existing project that is at least six months old by November 2023.
Projects must show potential for replicability, sustainability, and value to its target beneficiaries.
Commit to participate in a short online interview and attend the mentorship sessions and project pitching during the Reimagine Recycling Summit.
The four-day Summit will be held in Metro Manila in mid-January 2024. The Summit will include workshops, mentorship sessions, and live pitching. Finalists will also get to interact with past Reimagine Recycling grantees.
THEMES AND EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS
ELIGIBILITY
Supporting informal livelihoods
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Capacity-building opportunities
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Implementing models of cooperative organizing and community governance
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Improving facilities for workers to safely process collections
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Social welfare programs for informal waste workers
ELIGIBILITY
Developing circular systems
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Providing access to recycling markets and solutions
Improving local infrastructure for waste collection, recycling, and disposal facilities -
Developing roadmaps and strategies for solid waste management and/or circular economy
Community-based education and advocacy programs that improve knowledge and practices on recyclable plastics, waste segregation, and collection for recycling are encouraged to be components of the projects.
ACTIVITIES
Applications
A nationwide application
seeking solutions
Mentorship
Finalists will be paired with mentors and experts to further
develop their projects
Workshops
Interactive workshops in person that enhance the participating projects
Awarding
Selected initiatives will receive
up to PhP500,000 from Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines
TIMELINE OF EVENTS
ELIGIBILITY
TIMELINE OF ACTIVITIES
Virtual interviews
December 4-8, 2023
Short virtual interviews may be conducted for the finalists.
ELIGIBILITY
TIMELINE OF ACTIVITIES
Reimagine Recycling Summit and Project Pitching
January 10-13, 2024
The Reimagine Recycling Summit will be held in Metro Manila, with interactive workshops to build skills and learn from previous Reimagine Recycling winners. Finalists will also be pitching in person. Selected initiatives will receive up to PhP500,000 from Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines to support project implementation.
YEAR 5
SOLUTIONS FOR WASTE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING