A joint collaboration between Corrs Chambers Westgarth and The University of Queensland. What does the term “biodegradable” actually mean? And what is the role of biodegradable plastics is in the pursuit of (and demand for) sustainability? What sorts of

Tuesday 18 July marks the official launch of the Australian Research Council Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Bioplastics and Biocomposites As the world integrates bioplastics into a more sustainable plastics economy, there is a real opportunity for Australia to

At the ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Bioplastics and Biocomposites, PhD candidates and early career researchers are addressing the wicked problem of plastics waste. Associate Professor Steven Pratt Plastics are everywhere. They are strong, durable, lightweight, easily formable

A new University of Queensland-led training centre is set to become a hub for world-leading research in ‘green’ plastic. The $13 million Australian Research Council (ARC) Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Bioplastics and Biocomposites, based at UQ’s School of

An innovative new building at The University of Queensland is more than just smart architecture – it has the potential to unlock ways for Australia to transition to a sustainable, zero-emissions economy. The Andrew N. Liveris building, officially opened

PLASTICS are now ubiquitous in our lives, and the systems within our modern society could not function without these lightweight, easily formable, strong, cheap, durable, and readily-available materials. However, our success at engineering such useful materials has created a

Labelling of plastic products needs a drastic overhaul including a new "sustainability scale" to help consumers, according to research from The University of Queensland and University of Exeter. Plastic pollution is a growing global problem, with an increasingly complex mix of plastics

How do we navigate our way out of this crisis? Join Leela-Dilkes Hoffman, a research analyst for the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and Liveris scholar, and Megan Jones as they discuss the circular economy and all things plastic.

ARC ITTCs… if you’re not familiar with the acronym, I’m talking about Australian Research Council Industrial Transformation Training Centres. While it doesn’t quite roll off the tongue, the premise of these Centres is much simpler than the name – getting graduate

As part of its commitment to commercialising Australian research, the Government is investing $74 million to open new research hubs and training centres around the country.  Under the Industrial Transformation Research Program, $36.4 million will be provided to fund the construction of eight new Research Hubs.   The eight Industrial Transformation Research Hubs are