To promote plastic resource circulation and reduce energy-related carbon dioxide emissions throughout the entire process, this program subsidizes part of the expenses required for projects that introduce advanced resource-circulation equipment and other facilities aimed at quantitatively expanding the recycling of materials that could not previously be recycled across the entire value chain related to resource circulation, or at supplying high-quality recycled materials, as well as equipment necessary for reuse that contributes to reducing plastic use.
Low-CO2 Plastic Advanced Recycling Equipment Installation Project (Third Call, FY2026)
September 27, 2026
Summary
This program supports the introduction of advanced resource-circulation and reuse equipment to promote plastic recycling, supply high-quality recycled materials, and reduce energy-related CO2 emissions.
Key Information
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
|---|---|
| Application Period | Aug 25, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | No upper limit |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 when subsidizing equipment for small and medium-sized enterprises; 1/3 when subsidizing equipment for entities other than those above |
| Purpose | Capital investment / energy conservation / environment |
| Eligible Expenses | Expert honoraria / communications and transportation expenses / travel expenses / commissioned services / rental fees / equipment purchase expenses / insurance premiums, etc. / utilities expenses, etc. / personnel expenses / raw materials and materials expenses / construction expenses |
| Eligible Applicants | Sole proprietors / corporations / incorporated associations and foundations |
| Implementing Agency | The Japan Research Institute for Waste Management and 3Rs |
| Official Page | https://www.jwrf.or.jp/individual/prj_002401.html |