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Putting Plastic Waste to Good Use: Building a sustainable relationship
Plastic use is expected to double by 2040, making it imperative that we collectively address the global issue of plastic […]
Ending Plastic Waste Symposium 2024
We are partnering with RMIT University and the newly announced Solving Plastic Waste CRC to deliver the Ending Plastic Waste Symposium 2024 on Tuesday 6 August and Wednesday 7 August at Sofitel Melbourne on Collins.
Circular economy standards for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation region
We have produced a report on standards to accelerate the circular economy transition in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region.
More than half of branded plastic pollution linked to 56 companies
Scientists have provided the first ever quantification of products from global plastic producers in the environment through audit events.
How much fishing gear is lost at sea? It’s a lot, but we can reel it in.
Each year enough fishing line to circle the Earth 18 times is lost in our oceans. This is joined by around 14 billion lost hooks as well. We dive into our research to quantify lost fishing gear and the possible solutions to help reel it in.
Partnering to end plastic waste: meet Torres Webb
From the heart of the Torres Strait to the forefront of innovation, Torres Webb is championing Indigenous partnerships to tackle plastic pollution.
Ocean floor a ‘reservoir’ for plastic pollution, world-first study finds
New science has taken a deep dive into plastic waste, providing the first estimate of how much ends up on the sea floor.
New circular economy roadmap reveals how to reduce plastic waste in India
Currently only 8 per cent of plastic waste in India gets recycled with the rest either mismanaged, incinerated, or dumped. A new circular economy roadmap aims to fix that.
Using AI and sensors to reduce litter
Our science using AI and camera sensors to reduce litter in Sydney Harbour was featured on Channel 7 News.
Designing a zero waste future
Heinz Schandl is working with our mission to help transition Australia to a circular economy, where waste is avoided from the get-go.