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UNSW research projects shortlisted for Trailblazer program

07 Feb 2022

Two UNSW research commercialisation initiatives could share in $242.7 million in federal government funding under the new Trailblazer Universities Program.

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Apartment made from waste glass and textiles showcases 'green' ceramics

10 Mar 2021

A new display apartment shows how recycling techniques developed at UNSW Sydney could change the way we build our homes.

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UNSW joins industry to develop technology to convert 100,000 tonnes of waste

20 Jan 2021

A joint UNSW project will receive $3m to convert paper and plastic landfill waste into construction materials.

Veena Sahajwalla

UNSW to lead new government research hub on waste

11 Dec 2020

UNSW Professor Veena Sahajwalla will spearhead a new national research centre investigating technology for waste reduction and materials processing.

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New aluminium recycling can drive manufacturing prosperity

12 Nov 2020

A recycling breakthrough at UNSW Sydney offers new possibilities for the re-purposing of polymer-laminated aluminium products, such as food and coffee packaging.

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Can we safely burn waste to make fuel like they do in Denmark? Well, it’s complicated

06 Nov 2020

Waste-to-energy incinerators could help Australia deal with its mounting waste crisis, but burning rubbish may come with risks to public health.

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Microrecycling science delivers new ‘material microsurgery’ technique

05 Aug 2020

New developments in microrecycling science could help revolutionise the recycling and manufacturing sectors.

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5G: the true cost will be measured in e-waste

04 Aug 2020

The 5G revolution could trigger an e-waste avalanche, but there are ways we can stem the flow, UNSW industrial design expert says.

A beautiful collaboration that all began in Fitzroy Crossing

13 Mar 2020

UNSW Art & Design lecturer and designer, Trent Jansen and Nyikina man, Johnny Nargoodah have been collaborating in the design and crafting of collectable furniture since they met in Johnny’s home town of Fitzroy Crossing in 2016.

UNSW postgraduate winning team at the 2019 Big Idea competition. From left to right: Lauren Hayes, Liana Nguyen, Jules Grimont and Mikhail Mathias. Shehara Hapugalle (not featured) is also part of the Closed Loop team but was unable to attend the event.

A big idea for public recycling

16 Dec 2019

Local councils and community centres could soon be able to reprocess their recycled plastic waste thanks to an award-winning idea by UNSW Business School students.   

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