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Plastic alternative food packaging

The State of bioplastics in Australia report aims to increase understanding of bioplastics and their credentials for sustainable waste management.

Check out the event video capturing activities from the Ending Plastic Waste Symposium.

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Together with Murdoch University, we have launched The Bioplastics Innovation Hub, an $8 million collaboration that will work with industry partners to develop a new generation of 100 per cent compostable plastic.

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Kick the habit of single-use plastics by donning your best ‘ugly mug’ for your daily brew this Plastic Free July and you could win!

Plastic use is expected to double by 2040, making it imperative that we collectively address the global issue of plastic […]

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.

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We have produced a report on standards to accelerate the circular economy transition in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region.

pile of plastic rubbish

Scientists have provided the first ever quantification of products from global plastic producers in the environment through audit events.

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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.

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From the heart of the Torres Strait to the forefront of innovation, Torres Webb is championing Indigenous partnerships to tackle plastic pollution.