Focus areas

Continuous low energy recycling of plastics

The challenge Plastics, such as LDPE, HDPE, PP and PET, are present in the items we use every day. However, […]

Plastics designed for insect digestion

The challenge Plastics design and research has an increased focus on the overall life-cycle and end-fate. Historically, many strategies incorporate […]

Biotransformation of pyrolysis oil

The challenge Many plastics, such as mixed and soft plastics, are hard to recycle, which means they often end up […]

Building advanced recycling capabilities

The challenge GEO Trash Management (GTM) partners with various non-for profit organisations undertaking beach, ocean, river and street clean-ups, promoting […]

Biopolymer composite formulation and processing

The challenge The world is rapidly trying to adapt biopolymers to replace fossil fuel-based plastics in a range of applications […]

Establishing a baseline of marine plastic litter in the Philippines

The challenge To help the Philippines tackle plastic waste, recommendations for the development of a harmonised litter monitoring programme across […]

Recyclable-by-Design for polymers

The challenge Thermoset polymers and their composites are extensively applied in a wide range of industries. The long-life cycle, superior […]

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 […]

Bioproduction platform for microalgal biopolymers

The challenge Considering that plastic waste can take anywhere from 20 to 500 years to decompose, there is an inherent […]

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 […]