Circular Resilience Map
The intent of this research and resulting map series is to illuminate the relationships between community-focused circular economies (e.g., community reuse, repair, share, compost) and the compounding threats to community resilience facing Washington State. Building on the Washington Department of Health’s, Environmental Health Disparities Map, we show where funding, investment, and technical assistance are being directed and where it is needed.
Circular Infrastructure Gap Analysis
The goal of this analysis is to aggregate and analyze existing data to identify and prioritize system needs and forecast possible outcomes of targeted interventions and investments in Washington state’s circular economy.
Circular Funding Resource Guide
This guide is intended to help entrepreneurs and organizational leaders understand the spectrum of funding opportunities available, choose an approach that is suited to their mission, stage of development, and product, service, or program, and prepare successful funding pitches and applications.
How Investors Screen Startups
A guide to help early-stage investors effectively screen and evaluate startup companies seeking funding.
This can help startups see what investors may be looking for when funding projects.
ReFED Roadmap to 2030: Reducing US Food Waste by 50%
The ReFED Roadmap to 2030 looks at the entire food supply chain and identifies key action areas to help reduce food waste. Read More
Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) Grats
EREF grant program provides funding for projects related to sustainable solid waste management practices including minimization, recycling, waste conversion, diversion strategies, and landfilling. Read More
How to Pitch Your Company
A condensed guide to developing a clear, concise business pitch that investors will understand. Read More
ReFED Food Waste Policy Finder
ReFED tool to research current food waste policy at the federal and state levels. Read More
A Guide to Seed Fundraising
Guide for start-ups and what they need to know about raising the seed funds critical to getting their business started. Read More
Entrepreneur’s Toolkit: Build Your Lean Canvas
Online videos and exercises teach you how to describe your business including customers, their situation, the unique value your business provides, and more. Read More
Busiess Model Canvas
Online planning tool to collaborate and explore new ideas and business models. Read More
Entrepreneur’s Toolkit: Build a Diverse Workforce
Actionable steps to build a diverse workforce, boost growth, generate a higher ROI, and retain employees. Read More
US EPA Grant Programs
List of EPA grant programs and other funding opportunities. Read More
US Bureau of Transportation Statistics: Transportation Costs
Article outlining different aspects of starting a business including costs, business plan, cash for start-ups, ownership requirements, building credit, and more. Read More
US Bureau of Labor Statistics Business Cost Measurement Programs
The bureau of labor statistics offers several programs that generate business costs related to labor, goods, and services. Read More
Plastic Bale Specifications
The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) has created model bale specifications for various plastics including rigid plastics (HDPE & PP), film, PET, and polystyrene. Read More
APR Design Guide
The design guide helps packaging designers compare aspects of package design against industry-accepted criteria to ensure recyclability. Read More
Compost Use on State Highway Applications
Learn about the use of compost in landscape/building specifications in building, construction, highway seeding, planting, erosion control, and other applications. Read More
US & Canada Recycling Infrastructure & Plastic Waste Map
The map shares volumes of plastics by type and the flows by country, state, and province highlighting critical opportunities to recapture valuable plastics for manufacturing. Read More