Resource recovery
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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, […]
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Biotransformation of pyrolysis oil
The challenge Many plastics, such as mixed and soft plastics, are hard to recycle, which means they often end up […]
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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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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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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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Insects as bio-transformers
The challenge Ever wondered what happens to plastic consumed by insects? Our research is hoping to answer questions such as: […]
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PETase enzymes
The challenge The use of plastic materials has spread to all industries and manufactured products given their outstanding mechanical properties, […]