Resource recovery
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
Nappy loop recycling.
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 […]
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. […]