The Dow Chemical Co., Midland, Michigan, and national nonprofit Keep America Beautiful, Stamford, Connecticut, have announced they are extending the 2018 Hefty EnergyBag grant program application deadline to June 29, 2018. A total of $100,000 in grants will be provided to organizations to establish Hefty EnergyBag programs in their communities. The Hefty EnergyBag program offers an approach to diverting plastics that cannot be recycled—such as chip bags and juice pouches—from landfills and converting the materials into energy resources.
According to Dow, the 2018 grant program builds upon the success of last year when the company awarded two $50,000 grants to organizations in Cobb County, Georgia, and Boise, Idaho, to establish the program in their respective communities. This year, Dow will offer a total of $100,000 in grants to multiple communities across the nation.
The grant application is open to municipalities, nonprofits, material recovery facilities (MRFs) and other qualifying organizations. Dow says it will provide grant recipients with the blueprint to develop Hefty EnergyBag programs and will facilitate planning and implementation. Recipients will manage their local programs and solicit involvement from key community stakeholders.
To apply for the Hefty EnergyBag grant, visit www.kab.org/hefty-energy-bag-program. Dow says The Hefty EnergyBag grant program demonstrates its commitment to advancing a circular economy as part of its 2025 Sustainability Goals.