We are working to create the scientific foundation for circular economy innovations that maximise material productivity for Australia's transition towards circularity. Our research will help transition to sustainable materials management by supporting technology design and implementation, new and advanced manufacturing, and economic, social and policy frameworks.

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Circular Economy Research Network Asia-Pacific (CERN APAC)

April 22, 2025

Read about our involvement in the CERN APAC Collaboration.

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Keynote address at 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum

April 15, 2025

Heinz Schandl presented the virtual Keynote Address at the 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and The […]

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Supporting Communities and Regions to Transition to a Low Carbon and Circular Economy

December 20, 2024

Australia’s journey toward net-zero emissions and a circular economy demands innovative approaches, especially at the local and regional levels. Councils […]

Modelling Circular Economy Transition Targets

December 19, 2024

The challenge Australia has an aim to achieve an 80 per cent resource recovery rate from all waste streams. However, […]