Case Studies

picture of rubbish dump. The task for Australia is to decouple material use, waste and emissions from economic activity and human wellbeing outcomes.

Sustainable Materials Management

Australia extracted 2.4 billion tonnes of materials in 2017, with resource extraction rapidly expanding at a rate of 3.8% per year over the last decade.

Digital Innovation for a Circular Economy

From computers, information technologies, databases and internet to blockchains, robotics and artificial intelligence, the digital technologies can help create the […]

Energy & Circular Economy

CSIRO research is supporting a circular economy by investigating alternative fuels and energy pathways to maximise energy efficiency whilst minimising […]

Water Resource Management

CSIRO’s holistic research approach to water aims to develop science and solutions for Australia and our neighbours to meet the […]

Circular Food & Agriculture

CSIRO’s world renown research expertise in Agriculture & Food is aimed at increasing productivity and efficiency of the agriculture and food sectors, while minimising the impact on water, soil quality, biodiversity, ecosystems and climate change.

Resilient Cities

Changes to the ways we design, construct and live in cities and use buildings and infrastructure will enable the transition to a sustainable Circular Economy supported by Resilient Cities.

Sustainable Mining & Mineral Processing

We are providing the tools and knowledge for Australia to be a global leader in the stewardship of mineral resources, applying our expertise in process science and engineering, and mathematical, environmental and social sciences.

Critical Energy & Technology Metals

By 2030, 50% of critical energy and technology metals must be reused and recycled in Australia.

Ending Plastic Waste

Can we reduce Australia’s plastic waste by 90% by 2025?

ASPIRE – Waste Matchmaking Marketplace

ASPIRE was originally developed by CSIRO as a pilot project with four Melbourne municipalities. The project was led by the City of Kingston (CoK) Economic Development department and supported by a grant received from the Victorian Government Digital Futures Fund.