Resource recovery

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 […]

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 […]

Composite material development from waste streams 

The challenge  Researchers are looking at whether waste from agriculture or fossil fuel-based plastics can be repurposed into something useful.  […]

Nappy recycling

We partnered with Kimberly Clark Australia on the Nappy Loop Project to deliver a solution for Australia to help reduce […]

Smart bin technologies

Recycling bottles could get a whole lot easier.

Engineering bioplastic degrading enzymes

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

Microbial breakdown of microplastics for wastewater treatment

The challenge Plastics in the environment break down into smaller pieces, known as microplastics  (25µm to 5mm), which have the […]