Posts by Natalie Kikken
Launch of the Bioplastics Innovation Hub
Together with Murdoch University, we have launched The Bioplastics Innovation Hub, an $8 million collaboration that will work with industry partners to develop a new generation of 100 per cent compostable plastic.
Bioplastics Innovation Hub
Together with Murdoch University, we have launched the Bioplastics Innovation Hub, an $8 million collaboration that will work with industry partners to develop a new generation of 100 per cent compostable plastic.
Show us your ugly mug, and win!
Kick the habit of single-use plastics by donning your best ‘ugly mug’ for your daily brew this Plastic Free July and you could win!
Circular economy standards for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation region
We have produced a report on standards to accelerate the circular economy transition in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region.
More than half of branded plastic pollution linked to 56 companies
Scientists have provided the first ever quantification of products from global plastic producers in the environment through audit events.
How much fishing gear is lost at sea? It’s a lot, but we can reel it in.
Each year enough fishing line to circle the Earth 18 times is lost in our oceans. This is joined by around 14 billion lost hooks as well. We dive into our research to quantify lost fishing gear and the possible solutions to help reel it in.
Partnering to end plastic waste: meet Torres Webb
From the heart of the Torres Strait to the forefront of innovation, Torres Webb is championing Indigenous partnerships to tackle plastic pollution.
Ocean floor a ‘reservoir’ for plastic pollution, world-first study finds
New science has taken a deep dive into plastic waste, providing the first estimate of how much ends up on the sea floor.
New circular economy roadmap reveals how to reduce plastic waste in India
Currently only 8 per cent of plastic waste in India gets recycled with the rest either mismanaged, incinerated, or dumped. A new circular economy roadmap aims to fix that.
Using AI and sensors to reduce litter
Our science using AI and camera sensors to reduce litter in Sydney Harbour was featured on Channel 7 News.