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Key sectors that will catalyse the Australian circular economy
Key sectors that will catalyse the Australian circular economy Australian Circular Economy Briefing 1 February, 2021 Australia’s ban on waste exports commenced on January 1, 2021 (Fig.1), marking a milestone in the progression towards a circular economy and the...
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The Circular Economy Opportunity in NSW
NSW Circular today released its report The Circular Economy Opportunity which sets out the evidence for why transitioning from a linear to a circular economy will be vital for job creation and economic recovery post-COVID-19. The report, which brings together for the...
New CEO at NSW Circular
ISSUED BY THE OFFICE OF THE NSW CHIEF SCIENTIST & ENGINEER The NSW Circular Economy Innovation Network, which operates under the name ‘NSW Circular’ has announced that highly respected industry figure Lisa McLean has been appointed its first CEO. NSW Circular...
Making high value products from agricultural waste
This case study comes from University of Adelaide. Sunscreen from mushroom waste, healthy skincare products from apples and berries, and high-tech materials from Brussels sprout stalks – these are some high value products that could be first to market from a new $11...
Australian Government circular economy response to Parliamentary Inquiry
Australian Government response to Parliamentary Inquiry Report, Building Up & Moving Out Below is the relevant excerpt from the full report that deals with waste, recycling and the need to adopt circular economy principles. Recommendation 9 The Committee...
Make Australia ‘make’ again
In this The Weekend Australian Magazine news story, our Director, UNSW Professor Veena Sahajwalla, talks about the importance of managing our waste like 'renewable materials' as we seek a new sovereign capability to support ourselves in the face of a crisis like...