Page 3 – Ending Plastic Waste

Bioplastic degrading enzymes

The challenge  Bioplastics, such as polylactic acid (PLA) and polyhydroxyalkanoates, are rapidly gaining use in the market as alternatives to […]

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 […]

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 […]

World’s largest plastic pollution project

We are working with partners around the world to collect on the ground data on litter.

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 […]

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.  […]

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 […]

Nappy recycling

Nappy loop recycling.

Biomaterials made from seaweed

“Biomaterials made from seaweed offers many benefits.

Smart bin technologies

Recycling bottles could get a whole lot easier.