Special Projects

Clean BC Action Fund

Since 2020, the CleanBC Plastics Action Fund has supported sustainable innovation by providing non‑dilutive funding to projects that reduce plastic waste and advance circular economy solutions. The Fund has helped expand the use of post‑consumer recycled (PCR) plastics, strengthen recycling infrastructure, and build more resilient circular supply chains across British Columbia.

Synergy Foundation served as the circular economy expert, supporting project assessments and contributing expertise across both phases as part of the Fund’s administration team.

Key Outcomes

Phase 1: CleanBC Plastics Action Fund ($5M)

Phase 1 supported nine projects across B.C. aimed at increasing the use and supply of post‑consumer recycled (PCR) plastics. Funded initiatives included innovations such as AI‑enabled plastic sorting, micro‑recycling facilities, and technologies that convert plastics from old car batteries into new ones.

Phase 2: CleanBC Plastics Action Fund ($10M)

Announced in August 2022, Phase 2 expanded the Fund further strengthening B.C.’s circular plastics economy to support projects focused on:

PCR plastics processing and manufacturing
Reuse and repair systems that reduce and prevent plastic waste
Recycling or reuse initiatives led by Indigenous businesses, communities, or organizations

CleanBC Plastics Action Fund Total Impact

60+ projects supported
44% women‑led projects
$36M+ in non‑dilutive funding (projected)
16.8M kg of plastic waste diverted

Special Projects

Clean BC Action Fund

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Ditidaht Community School Recycling Depot

Somass Lands Deconstruction Project

Clean BC Action Fund

Destination Greater Victoria Circular Economy Strategy

The Circular Economy Hub Project

Circular Workforce Development Plan and Training Project

Land Acknowledgement