Support for Packaging Reuse
ADEME aid supports companies, local authorities, associations with an economic activity, professional federations and industrial technical centres for studies, trials and investments promoting the reuse of industrial and commercial packaging; the announced rate reaches 80% for studies/trials and 60% for investments.
ADEME supports initiatives that develop the reuse of industrial and commercial packaging, from studies and trials to investment. The aim is to replace single-use packaging with reusable solutions and organise its return, preparation and reuse.
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Who can apply
Companies, local authorities, associations with an economic activity, professional federations and industrial technical centres may be eligible. The scheme targets industrial and commercial packaging (EIC) and projects in the regions listed on the ADEME page.
Eligibility conditions
The project must concern the reuse of industrial and commercial packaging and be a study, a prior trial or an investment. Geographical coverage varies by the regions listed by ADEME; the application must meet the 2026 eligibility and financing conditions.
What the scheme covers
Eligible costs include studies and trials preparing an investment, as well as the investment needed to set up packaging reuse solutions: equipment, systems and operational organisation directly linked to the project, subject to the costs accepted by ADEME’s framework.
Amount and funding terms
ADEME’s 2026 page announces funding of up to 80% for studies and trials prior to investment and up to 60% for investments. These are maximum rates, not automatic funding at these levels; accepted costs and any caps are defined in the 2026 financing conditions.
How to apply
Consult the 2026 eligibility and financing conditions and the application guide. Check that the project and region are covered, prepare the technical description, detailed budget and supporting documents, then apply on AGIR. Do not commit costs before checking ADEME’s rules on when operations may start.
Timeline
The ADEME page indicates a period from 1 January to 31 December 2026. The aid is shown as running; check the availability of funds and coverage of the project’s region before applying.
Key facts
- Funder
- ADEME
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Funding rate
- 10%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Closes
- 30 December 2026
- Geographic scope
- 10 régions
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum rate for a study?
Up to 80% of eligible costs for studies and trials, under ADEME’s 2026 conditions.
What is the maximum rate for an investment?
Up to 60% of eligible costs for investments, subject to the scheme’s conditions.
Which packaging is concerned?
Industrial and commercial packaging (EIC).
Who can apply?
Notably companies, local authorities, associations with an economic activity, professional federations and industrial technical centres.
Is the aid available in all regions?
No. ADEME’s 2026 page lists the regions covered; check this list before preparing the application.
Official source
Official ADEME page ↗(ademe_scraper)Applications are made from the official source (usually in French).
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