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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.
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Fishing for ghost net recycling solutions
Our research is looking at ways to recycle ghost nets and marine debris in remote areas of Australia.
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Plastic fantastic initiatives reducing waste across the globe
Ending Plastic Waste: Community Actions Around the World is a new book showcasing inspiring stories, advice and information from experts in the fields of plastic pollution, waste management, and environmental finance.
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Free program for SMEs to innovate plastic waste solutions
Innovate to Grow is a free 10-week program for SMEs to investigate R&D opportunities in the plastic and recycling sectors.
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Get snapping to win a copy of Ending Plastic Waste!
We’re giving away five copies of CSIRO Publishing’s new book, Ending Plastic Waste: Community Actions Around the World.
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Reducing litter in Sydney Harbour
New technologies will be installed across Sydney Harbour under a pilot to prevent plastic pollution ending up in our oceans.
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Ending Plastic Waste Symposium 2023
Join us for the Ending Plastic Waste Symposium and hear from experts across research, industry and government who are generating cutting-edge solutions across the entire plastic supply chain.
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Nappy recycling trial
We’re partnering with Kimberly Clark Australia on the Nappy Loop Project to deliver a solution for Australia to help reduce […]
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Soft plastic recycling
We're working on solutions to help generate pathways for soft plastic recycling
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Standards webinar
Missed our standards mapping webinar? Fear not, you can watch a recording at your own leisure. https://youtu.be/3jLzoZgKnVI