Focus areas

Microalgae under the microscope.

The role of microalgae as a bioplastic feedstock

The challenge More than 99 per cent of commercially available plastics are produced from fossil fuels, underscoring the need for […]

Plastic alternative food packaging

State of Bioplastics in Australia report

CSIRO's State of bioplastics in Australia report aims to better understand bioplastic materials and their integration in Australia’s waste stream

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Applying behavioural science to mismanaged waste and plastic pollution

Behavioural changes to plastic use need to be supported by changing the 'norm.' The challenge Every day, about 2,000 garbage […]

Harnessing insect-derived enzymes for plastics bioremediation

G. mellonella larva feeding on plastic (https://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/plastic-pollution-may-met-match-saliva-wax-worms-rcna50838).  The challenge  Plastics are used in packaging materials, textiles and construction because of […]

researcher in bioplastics innovation hub lab

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.

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Supply chain analytics keeping it Private and Safe

The Challenge Supply chains can be used to estimate the recycling rate of one product by tracing its production procedure. […]

Upcycling polystyrene waste into high-valued chemicals

The challenge  Polystyrene (PS) and expanded PS (EPS) waste are stockpiling in Australia. EPS’s low density makes its transport to […]

Bioplastic degrading enzymes

The challenge  Bioplastics, such as polylactic acid (PLA) and polyhydroxyalkanoates, are rapidly gaining use in the market as alternatives to […]

Citarum River Transformation: A villages-scale plastic waste pilot

The challenge  The Citarum River in West Java, Indonesia is one of the world's most polluted rivers. However, more than […]

Plastic-munching microbiomes for biorecycling

The challenge  Plastics are highly customisable and durable materials, which leads to both their extensive applications and their enormous contribution […]