{"id":25002,"date":"2026-02-23T11:00:41","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T10:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interzero.at\/blog\/waste-prevention-projects-2026-targeted-use-of-funding-for-packaging-and-weee\/"},"modified":"2026-03-09T08:25:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T07:25:17","slug":"waste-prevention-projects-2026-targeted-use-of-funding-for-packaging-and-weee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/interzero.at\/en\/blog\/waste-prevention-projects-2026-targeted-use-of-funding-for-packaging-and-weee\/","title":{"rendered":"Waste prevention projects 2026: Targeted use of funding for Packaging and WEEE"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;101502&#8243;]<span data-contrast=\"none\">I<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n Austria, waste prevention measures are promoted via approved <strong>collection and recycling systems<\/strong>. Packaging is handled by the<strong> Packaging Coordination Office (VKS)<\/strong> and waste electrical and electronic equipment by the <strong>Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Coordination Office (EAK)<\/strong>. The aim is to reduce the quality and quantity of waste and to reduce environmental pollution.  <\/span><span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Funding is provided for, among other things:  <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reduction of production and packaging waste<\/span><span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Introduction of reusable or reuse systems<\/span><span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Optimization of logistics processes to avoid waste<\/span><span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Extension of product service life, for example through repairability<\/span><span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Training and awareness-raising measures<\/span><span> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Repair projects and initiatives for the reuse of old electrical appliances<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span> <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pure basic research or measures without a clear focus on waste prevention are not eligible for funding. The submitted project must fulfill at least one defined focus. <\/span><span> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4782688 BCX8\" lang=\"DE-AT\" xml:lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4782688 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Costs and project types for EAK and VKS:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW141250520 BCX8\" lang=\"DE-AT\" data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"DE-AT\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141250520 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">The amount of funding depends on the type of project and organization. Small and large projects as well as material cost projects are possible;   <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW141250520 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Depending on the category, subsidies of up to <\/span><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141250520 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">360<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141250520 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"><strong>.000 euros per year<\/strong>. <\/span> <\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW141250520 BCX8\"> <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image media=&#8221;25060&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;60&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;901684&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;133895&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><b>Target groups:  <\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50934806 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">The <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50934806 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">funding rate varies &#8211; depending on the applicant and system &#8211; between <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW50934806 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">between 30 % and 100 %<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image media=&#8221;24979&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;60&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;684713&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;203205&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Submission deadlines 2026:<\/span><\/b><span> <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"19\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EAK (waste electrical and electronic equipment): until March 31, 2026<\/span><span> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"19\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">VKS (Packaging): until April 13, 2026<\/span><span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The evaluation is based on clearly defined criteria such as waste prevention potential, environmental effects and economic viability.<\/span><span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More information on funding criteria, priorities 2026 and submission documents can be found here:<\/span><span> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Promotion<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Information from the VKS <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in the field of<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Packaging <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2026: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abfallvermeidungs-foerderung.at\/ausschreibungen\/\">https:\/\/www.abfallvermeidungs-foerderung.at\/ausschreibungen\/<\/a><\/span><span> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Funding information<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">of the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> EAK<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in the field of waste electrical and electronic equipment 2026<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eak-austria.at\/services\/foerderprojekte\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.eak-austria.at\/foerderungen-zur-abfallvermeidung-und-reuse\/<\/span><\/a><span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Our service for you<\/strong>: Interzero supports you in the structured conception and submission of your projects: From the definition of objectives to the derivation of measurable key figures and coordination with the relevant authorities. By embedding them in existing waste and recycling processes, projects are created that are not only eligible for funding, but also reduce costs and increase resource efficiency in the long term. <\/span><span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For companies, this means <strong>financial support<\/strong> while at the same time strategically developing their own waste and recycling management.<\/span><span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are you planning a waste prevention project or would you like to check eligibility for funding? Arrange a personal consultation with our team. 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