Foam Recycling Coalition Grant Program

Foam Recycling Coalition Grant Program

Funder: Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI)

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Area: Expanding foam polystyrene recycling infrastructure

Program Background: Since its inception, the grant program has enabled over 13 million additional residents to recycle foam polystyrene including cups, egg cartons, takeout containers, and packaging materials.

Eligible Applicants

• Facility operators
• Non-profit organizations
• Solid waste authorities
• Entities operating material recovery facilities
• Entities managing residential curbside recycling programs
• Entities managing drop-off or convenience site recycling programs

Eligible Uses

• Purchasing equipment including collection bins and foam densifiers
• Establishing foam polystyrene recycling in communities
• Enhancing existing foam polystyrene recycling programs
• Equipment that aids in efficient collection and on-site material preparation before shipping to processors and end markets

Requirements & Notes

• No cash match required
• Additional costs may be incurred by grantee for related items such as site preparation, electrical infrastructure, freight, etc.
• Eligible materials include foodservice polystyrene such as cups, plates, clamshells, school lunch trays, as well as non-food-related polystyrene like packing peanuts, foam insulation, and foam coolers

Funding Sources

Grants are made possible through contributions from coalition members including: Americas Styrenics, Chick-fil-A, CKF Inc., Dart Container Corp., Dyne-A-Pak, Genpak, INEOS Styrolution America LLC, Pactiv Evergreen, and Republic Plastics.

Contact Information

Website: www.RecycleFoam.org/Grants

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 726, Falls Church, VA 22046

Phone: (703) 592-9889