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Welcome to the UNSW Centre for Sustainable Materials Research and Technology (SMaRT@UNSW), the home of microrecycling science, MICROfactorieTM technologies, the NESP Sustainable Communities and Waste Hub and the ARC Microrecycling Research Hub.

Watch the ABC Australian Story featuring Veena, and follow the links to learn more about our Green Ceramics tile and other MICROfactorieTM technologies. 

For any industry and commercial enquiries please complete this form.

Founded in 2008 by ARC Laureate Fellow, Scientia Professor Veena Sahajwalla, the Centre for Sustainable Materials Research and Technology (SMaRT) at the University of New South Wales works with industry, national and international research partners, and governments across Australia, on the development of innovative environmental solutions for the world’s biggest waste challenges.

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    02 Aug 2022

    Powerhouse Sydney Science Festival talk

    On 14 August 2022, UNSW SMaRT Centre Director Prof Veena will deliver a keynote talk at the Powerhouse Sydney Science Festival

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    27 Jul 2022

    Veena a 2022 Eureka Prize finalist

    UNSW SMaRT Centre Director, Professor Veena has been named a 2022 Eureka Prize finalist

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    25 Jul 2022

    From trash to treasure

    Engineers Australia's Create Magazine has just published a story on the UNSW SMaRT Centre's latest 'waste to product' research and development breakthroughs

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  • The List innovators image 2
    15 Jul 2022

    Veena a 2022 Top 100 Innovator

    UNSW SMaRT Centre Director, Professor Veena has been named by The Australian publication as one of the nation's Top 100 Innovators

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    13 Jul 2022

    Sydney Energy Forum

    On 12 July 2022, UNSW SMaRT Centre Director Prof Veena was 'master of ceremonies' at the evening session of the Sydney Energy Forum, co-hosted by the Australian Government and the International Energy Agency

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    12 Jul 2022

    SMaRT joins STEM initiative by SBS and NSW Education

    UNSW SMaRT Centre Direvtor Prof Veena features in this joint NSW Education Department and SBS video promoting mathematics to school aged children and parents

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    08 Jul 2022

    Podcast of Vivid Sydney's 'in conversation' with Veena

    Publisher Dumbo Feather has published this "in conversation" podcast featuring Veena talking about sustainability issues and 'waste to product' innovations needed to help create a circular economy and reduce emissions

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    04 Jul 2022

    Advocating science as a global ambassador

    UNSW SMaRT Centre's Prof Veena advocates for science as a global ambassador for Business Events Sydney in this new video

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    30 Jun 2022

    Video of MECLA Government and Industry Event

    See the video of the MECLA and NSW Government event where Veena joined a panel of founding MELCA partners

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  • Veena joins the panel on the new ABC show India Now talking about sustainability and how various UNSW SMaRT Centre innovations can deliver the technology needed so waste can be used as a raw resource
    28 Jun 2022

    ABC India Now panelist

    Veena joins the panel on the new ABC show India Now talking about world and India affairs, sustainability and how various UNSW SMaRT Centre innovations can deliver the technology needed so waste can be used as a resource of raw materials

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    27 Jun 2022

    Celebrating women in STEM

    Veena joins four leading innovators for a campaign by Engineers Australia to celebrate this year’s International Women in Engineering Day

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    22 Jun 2022

    SMaRT submission to Investment NSW

    The UNSW SMaRT Centre submission to Investment NSW on its Green Paper, 'Securing future innovation and global competitiveness in NSW', has been published

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    21 Jun 2022

    Video recording of Disrupted Festival of Ideas 2022

    See the video of Veena delivering a keynote speech and joining a panel discussion at the Disrupted Festival of Ideas 2022 hosted by the Western Australian Government

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    20 Jun 2022

    "In conversation" podcast with SMaRT Director

    Listen to UNSW SMaRT Centre Director, Prof Veena celebrate being 2022 NSW Australian of the Year in this podcast by awards sponsor Australia Post

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    17 Jun 2022

    Disrupted Festival of Ideas 2022

    On 19 June 2022, Veena will deliver a keynote speech and join a panel discussion at the Disrupted Festival of Ideas 2022 hosted by the Western Australian Government

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    14 Jun 2022

    Vivid Sydney 'in conversation with Veena' event

    On 18 June 2022, Veena will feature in a special event for Vivid Sydney to explore sustainability issues and 'waste to product' innovations needed to help create a circular economy and reduce emissions

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    07 Jun 2022

    BookUp: Australian Book Industry Conference 2022

    On 9 June 2022, Veena will be a keynote speaker at the Australian Book Industry Conference 2022, BookUp, talking about sustainability and diversity

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    06 Jun 2022

    Video and outcomes of MECLA Government and Industry Event

    Videos are available of the joint MECLA and NSW Government event at The Sydney Mint where SMaRT's Prof Veena was a guest speaker joining high ranking government officials and industry CEOs to discuss their zero carbon commitments and pledges to dr

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