Environmental engineer Professor Faisai Hai has uncovered that the current process of recycling plastic is creating and releasing more microplastics into the environment. “All we are saying is that the current recycling processes need some changes.”...
Global Climate Change Week is an important event to raise awareness, inspire behaviour change and drive transformation in relation to climate policy. The University of Wollongong has helped to support this event through its Global Climate Change Week (GCCW) Day. Held...
Hot on the heals of criticism of its plastic recycling schemes, the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has revisited its 2025 plastic reduction targets at a ‘Phase Out’ seminar. APCO, which represent 1500 Australian businesses –...
The University of Wollongong is adopting new technology designed to repurpose plastic waste for 3D printers. The university’s Makerspace club is behind the project, and its members hope the new approach to recycling will reduce plastic pollution in the Wollongong....
Plans to repurpose plastic bottles using a 3D printer have been unveiled by students and staff at the University of Wollongong. The project aims to close the loop of single-use plastic on campus by collecting items made from PET plastic and turning it into items...