We're looking for projects that help solve the
plastic waste crisis!
Now on its third year, Reimagine Recycling (RR3) takes on a different format by seeking solutions to support. It aims to advance existing projects addressing issues in waste segregation, recycling/upcycling, improving the welfare of the informal waste sector, and mainstreaming gender in waste management.
Successful applicants to RR3 will attend a series of virtual workshops and mentorship sessions. They will also get a chance to receive up to PhP500,000.00 to grow their projects.
ACTIVITIES
Applications
A nationwide application seeking solutions
Workshops
A series of workshops that enhance the participating projects
Mentorship
Finalists will be paired with mentors and experts to further develop their projects
Awarding
Three groups will receive PhP500,000 of project funding
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 September 2021.
Projects must show potential for replicability, sustainability, and value to its target beneficiaries.
Commit to attend the virtual workshops, mentorship sessions, and project pitching.
Workshops will be held on all Wednesdays of September from 10AM-12PM (September 1, 8, 16, and 22). There must be two to three representatives per workshop. The project pitching will be held on September 29. Mentorship sessions will be arranged at the common availability of assigned mentor and proponents.
THEMES AND EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS
ELIGIBILITY
Waste Segregation and
Plastic Waste Collection
Examples: Improving waste segregation in grassroots communities; tech-based scanners for waste segregation with waste collection as metrics; platforms that improve transparency and traceability in waste collection; equipment to collect river/ocean waste; monitoring/reporting tool for waste collection/recycling rates
ELIGIBILITY
Recycling and Upcycling
Examples: Product development of plastic waste into new items; providing market access for upcycled products; low-cost technology to recycle/upcycle plastics
ELIGIBILITY
Improving the welfare of the informal waste sector
Examples: Providing social services to the informal waste pickers; financial literacy training for informal waste pickers;
education and incentive programs
ELIGIBILITY
Gender Mainstreaming
Examples: Increasing participation of women in waste management; microfinance projects for women-led upcycling projects
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.
TIMELINE OF ACTIVITIES
ELIGIBILITY
Application Period
July 26-August 11
Participants will be notified about the status
of their application by August 23, 2021.
ELIGIBILITY
Reimagine Recycling Virtual Workshops
September 1, 8, 16, and 22
The Reimagine Recycling workshops will enhance existing initiatives by increasing their knowledge on stakeholder management, communication for social change, and sustainability.
ELIGIBILITY
Project Pitching
September 29
Projects will submit a five-minute video pitch and participate in a live Q&A with a panel of judges. Three initiatives will be selected to receive PhP500,000 to support implementation of activities in 2022.
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