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Casting a global net to solve the plastic problem – ECOS

CSIRO is working with Indonesia and other regional partners

Plastic Innovation Hub Indonesia launch

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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Ending Plastic Waste Symposium 2022 – postponed

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

Are bio-derived plastics the solution to plastic pollution?

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

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The worst litter hotspots

https://blog.csiro.au/litter-hotspots/

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Advanced recycling: turning plastic waste into resources

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CSIRO joins leading businesses, NGOS and Government to eliminate waste.

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

Innovate to Grow: Plastic Waste to Wealth SME Course

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.

Australia and India waste experts aim to put the fantastic back into plastic

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

Reimagining the future of plastics

With our oceans littered with trillions of pieces of rubbish, how do we solve the plastic pollution crisis?