News & Events

Our Centre closed out the year with an inspiring session showcasing some of the most exciting developments in bioplastics and biocomposites research. The Bioplastics Research Highlights 2025 event followed a full day of collaboration with industry partners and Centre

The ARC Training Centre for Bioplastics and Biocomposites is pleased to announce the launch of its Visitor Support Award, a new initiative designed to bring short-term visitors to the Centre who can contribute to strategic engagement, professional development, and research

On National Tree Day, researchers from the ARC Training Centre for Bioplastics and Biocomposites joined the national conversation on sustainable revegetation, showcasing a biodegradable tree guard designed to eliminate plastic waste from restoration projects. Each year, over 70 million

We’re proud to share that two of our talented PhD students from the Centre for Biobased and Biodegradable Bioplastics recently showcased their research at the University of Queensland’s School of Chemical Engineering Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition — with

4BC Brisbane Afternoons with Sofie Formica 28 February 2025 This Sunday is Clean Up Australia Day, where thousands of Australians roll up their sleeves and help keep the environment clean. However, a new study from the University of Queensland

Brisbane, 25 November 2024 – Tracey Read’s recent presentation at our 'Bioplastics Research Insights' event shed light on a critical question: How biodegradable are bioplastics?  In this engaging talk, she shares findings from an ambitious 18-month Epic Field Trial that