RDN News Release - 2025 Zero Waste Funding Grants Awarded

The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is pleased to announce that four local organizations have been selected to receive a total of $300,000 in grants through the Zero Waste Recycling Funding (ZWRF) program for 2025: Habitat for Humanity ($55,000), Lighthouse ($137,000), Loaves & Fishes ($101,000) and the Synergy Foundation ($7,000). Grantees will use the funds to divert waste in the region through various activities, including repurposing waste products, creating resources local businesses can use to become more sustainable and connecting organizations to share and develop zero-waste ideas for even greater impact.