Resource recovery
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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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Bioplastic degrading enzymes
The challenge Bioplastics, such as polylactic acid (PLA) and polyhydroxyalkanoates, are rapidly gaining use in the market as alternatives to […]
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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 […]
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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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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. […]
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Nappy recycling
Nappy loop recycling.
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Smart bin technologies
Recycling bottles could get a whole lot easier.
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Engineering bioplastic degrading enzymes
The challenge Bioplastics, such as polylactic acid (PLA) and polyhydroxyalkanoates, are rapidly gaining use in the market as alternatives to […]
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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 […]
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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. […]