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Plans to develop a tool to analyse the chemical composition of specific PVC products could be a game changer for […]

CSIRO is working with Indonesia and other regional partners

Innovators, researchers, industry, government and NGO representatives, investors and development partners are invited to attend the virtual launch of the Indonesian Plastic innovation Hub. The event will be held on the 1st March.

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Due to the evolving COVID situation we have decided to postpone the first EPW Mission Symposium. Program information. A new […]

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https://www.csiro.au/en/news/all/articles/2021/november/bio-derived-plastics  

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The worst litter hotspots

We analysed data from 29,798 clean-ups around the world to uncover some of the worst litter hotspots

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Advanced recycling: turning plastic waste into resources  

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CSIRO has joined the Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands Plastics (ANZPAC) Pact to tackle plastic pollution with innovative solutions. […]

Applications are open for Innovate to Grow, a free course for SMEs working on plastic waste challenges in the manufacturing, packaging, recycling, agriculture or food sectors and beyond.

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An ambitious project between the two countries to reduce plastic waste could bring global solutions.