Focus areas
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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PVC recycling
Our research is helping to improve processes and specifications for PVC recycling. The challenge Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is one of […]
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Indo-Pacific Plastics Innovation Network
The challenge Globally, 75 per cent of plastic produced becomes waste. Plastic knows no borders, with plastic waste now considered […]
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Totally recyclable paint
The challenge Used and unwanted paint is commonly sent to landfill. The incorrect disposal of paint can lead to environmental […]