Research focus areas

We are working on a range of projects involving both international and national partners to help solve the plastic problem.

plastic bottles flattened and squashed together for recycling

Upstream design

Designing new and sustainable materials and pathways

Resource recovery

Downstream deconstruction of plastic and pathways for future renewable reuse.

CSIRO researcher collecting rubbish on the beach

Knowledge and data

Data, metrics and knowledge for managed and mismanaged plastic waste

Plastic cans seller

Global & education initiatives

Working with global partners to address plastic waste, and developing education tools.