New Zealand Glass Packaging Forum Application for Funding

The Forum will consider applications for any programme or programme development likely to result in variable or alternative uses of waste glass.

DOWNLOAD the online application form.(379KB)

Information to support application for funding:

OBJECTIVES AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

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FUNDING REQUESTED $...........................

Applicants should also endeavour to provide information on the following;

Confirmation that results of the project will be made public
An anticipated financial analysis i.e. Cost/Benefit
Indication of volumes of glass likely to be processed in the future.
Tonnes of glass available in the location of the project
Any environmental benefits additional to the use of the glass
Time lines for completion of the project
Potential commercialisation of the process
Applicant’s own investment in the project
PR value to all parties
What criteria will the applicant use to gauge success of the project

It should be noted that the objective of the programme is to develop alternative volume uses for waste glass, unsuitable as raw material for the container manufacturer, which can be adopted locally. The fund is not intended to finance the shortfalls resulting from uneconomic collection programmes but will consider applications for the funding infrastructure to enable the collection of quality glass separated by colour.

Please email us your application, or post it to us at PO Box 58110, Botany, Manukau 2163.

Download the Application for Funding PDF (14KB)

Product Stewardship Scheme Accredited

19 May 2010

Minister for the Environment, the Hon. Dr Nick Smith congratulates the Glass Packaging Forum as the first packaging sector to achieve accreditation status for their Glass Product Stewardship Programme more »

Press Release
Glass Packaging Forum

Press Release
Ministry for the Environment

Photo - Chairman of GPF receives accreditation from Minister, the Hon Dr Nick Smith.

August 2010 - A formal function to celebrate the Scheme’s accreditation will be held on the
11 August 2010 at the Ellerslie Events Centre from 6 – 8pm. This is an invitation only event.

Wednesday, August 11
5-6:00pm
Ellerslie Event Centre
Greenlane - Auckland

Product Stewardship Definition

Product stewardship moves responsibility for waste to those involved in the production and supply of the product (and its packaging) and indirectly to the consumer by ensuring the costs of its disposal are reflected in the purchase price. It involves those who know the most about the product - the businesses who make and sell it- in designing the solution.

Ministry for the Environment's
"A Guide to Product Stewardship"