The Industry Environments Program, part of CSIRO’s Environment Research Unit, is at the forefront of scientific efforts to address Australia’s most pressing waste and chemical challenges. Our multidisciplinary approach integrates advanced technologies across chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, environmental science, and synthetic biology.

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Destroying Forever Chemicals

Elucidating high-temperature chemical reactions to safeguard thermal destruction technologies for PFAS. Figure (AI-generated): Hazardous waste incinerator. The challenge Absent natural […]

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The Safe Waste Initiative

The Challenge The key focus of the Safe Waste Initiative is to provide safe and secure pathways to manage and […]

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Naelgeria. fowleri trophozoite growing on E. coli

The Challenge Ammonia (NH₃) is emerging as a critical component in the global transition to renewable energy due to its […]

Naelgeria. fowleri trophozoite growing on E. coli

From Detection to Control: Enhanced Strategies for Managing Naegleria fowleri in Drinking Water Systems

The challenge Maintaining water quality in Australian drinking water distribution systems (DWDS) is challenging, particularly in the rural areas in […]

Microalgal culture collection

Microalgal bioproduction platform – Innovating through bioprospecting for a greener tomorrow

The challenge  Our planet faces a convergence of environmental crises: high carbon emissions are accelerating global warming, causing the degradation […]

CSIRO scientists celebrate official launch

New TRIFIN and ICR facilities opened

CSIRO opens state-of-the-art lab facilities to accelerate environmental protection and groundwater management at the Waite Campus in Adelaide

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