Projects for waste prevention and circular economy have long been on the agenda in many companies. What is usually more difficult is the practical implementation: Which measures are actually eligible for funding? Which projects bring measurable benefits? And where does the effort really pay off economically? This is where the VKS funding programs can create concrete financial leeway.
Measures to reduce packaging waste, optimize logistics processes, introduce reusable packaging or extend product life cycles are among the measures being promoted.cycles. Awareness-raising, repairability and resource conservation projects are also may be relevant.
The VKSfunding call 2026 starts on June 15. Anyone wishing to submit should include the funding logic, target definition, key figures and d Structure documentation at an early stage.
Good set up Projects often not only create access to funding, but also improve processes, material use and resource efficiency.
Holistic project support from the idea to implementation
We support companies from the initial project idea through to submission and implementation with
- Project structure and target definition
- Funding logic and submission documents
- measurable key figures
- Classification of regulatory requirements
- Integration into existing circular economy-strategies
More information on funding criteria, priorities 2026 and submission documents can be found here:
Funding information from VKS in the area of Packaging 2026: Funding information VKS 2026
Submission period: June 15, 2026 – 05.10.2026,
Expected funding approval: December 2026
👉 You are planning a waste prevention project or would like to check eligibility for funding? We supporten you with conception, submission and implementation. Contact us at zerowaste@interzero.at
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About Interzero:
Interzero is one of the leading service providers for closing product, material and logistics loops and an innovation leader in plastics recycling with the largest sorting capacity in Europe. Under the guiding principle of “zero waste solutions”, the company supports over 80,000 customers across Europe in the responsible handling of recyclable materials, helping them to improve their own sustainability performance and conserve primary resources. With around 2,000 employees, the company generates a turnover of over one billion euros (2021). According to Fraunhofer UMSICHT, Interzero’s recycling activities saved 1.04 million tons of greenhouse gases and 8.09 million tons of primary raw materials compared to primary production in 2024 alone. As a pioneer for the circular economy, Interzero is the winner of the German Sustainability Award 2024 and the corresponding special prize in the transformation field “Resources”. Further information can be found at www.interzero.at .
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