Page 3 – Ending Plastic Waste
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Upcycling polystyrene waste into high-valued chemicals
The challenge Polystyrene (PS) and expanded PS (EPS) waste are stockpiling in Australia. EPS’s low density makes its transport to […]
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Bioplastic degrading enzymes
The challenge Bioplastics, such as polylactic acid (PLA) and polyhydroxyalkanoates, are rapidly gaining use in the market as alternatives to […]
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Citarum River Transformation: A villages-scale plastic waste pilot
The challenge The Citarum River in West Java, Indonesia is one of the world's most polluted rivers. However, more than […]
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Plastic-munching microbiomes for biorecycling
The challenge Plastics are highly customisable and durable materials, which leads to both their extensive applications and their enormous contribution […]
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World’s largest plastic pollution project
We are working with partners around the world to collect on the ground data on litter.
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Using AI and cameras to identify and monitor litter
The challenge A common method for collecting data on plastic pollution and monitoring litter relies on humans conducting on-ground visual […]
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Composite material development from waste streams
The challenge Researchers are looking at whether waste from agriculture or fossil fuel-based plastics can be repurposed into something useful. […]
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Smart sensor technology to improve stormwater management
The challenge Stormwater drains and gross pollutant traps (GPTs) are used to prevent waste and sediments from flowing into the […]
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Nappy recycling
Nappy loop recycling.
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Biomaterials made from seaweed
“Biomaterials made from seaweed offers many benefits.