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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 this link to learn more about our MICROfactorieTM technologies. 

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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    27 Nov 2024

    Helping create a circular economy

    UNSW SMaRT Centre and key industry partner Kandui Technologies feature in a new video highlighting work on developing a circular economy

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    15 Nov 2024

    UNSW Urban Futures Booklet and Event

    Various innovative recycling and manufacturing technologies developed by the UNSW SMaRT Centre feature in the newly released Urban Futures Showcase Booklet

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  • Entreprenneural engineer image
    14 Nov 2024

    The Entrepreneurial Engineer video and podcast

    In this new video and podcast, UNSW SMaRT Centre Founder and Director Professor Veena Sahajwalla sits down with The Entrepreneurial Engineer channel talking about balancing technical innovation with entrepreneurial vision

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    11 Nov 2024

    The business value of scientific research

    UNSW SMaRT Centre and key industry partner Kandui Technologies feature in a new story about the business value of scientific research

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    06 Nov 2024

    SMaRT input to NSW's new Critical Minerals and High-Tech Metals Strategy

    The UNSW SMaRT Centre contributed to the NSW Government's newly released  Critical Minerals and High-Tech Metals Strategy 2024-35

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  • India Minister of Education and Veena
    28 Oct 2024

    Indian Minister of Education inspects SMaRT tech

    India’s Minister of Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and his delegation inspected the SMaRT Centre's Green Ceramics MICROfactorieTM products at a special visit to UNSW

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    24 Oct 2024

    Submission to Productivity Commission inquiry on circular economy

    The Productivity Commission has published the UNSW SMaRT Centre's detailed submission for its inquiry into “opportunities in the circular economy”

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    18 Oct 2024

    UNSW Urban Futures Expo

    On 21 Nov 2024, various innovative recycling and manufacturing technologies developed by the UNSW SMaRT Centre will feature at the UNSW Urban Futures Expo

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    11 Oct 2024

    SMaRT work features in new science economic report

    Scientific research and development initiatives leading to technology commercialisations by the UNSW SMaRT Centre feature in a new report quantifying the economic impact of science

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    08 Oct 2024

    SMaRT tech lesson for engineers and students

    The UNSW SMaRT Centre's Green Ceramics MICROfactorieTM Technology is being featured in a training session and site visit for engineers and students by Engineers Australia

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  • Recycling International logo
    02 Oct 2024

    Turning waste into wealth: op ed

    An opinion editorial (op ed) by UNSW SMaRT Centre Director Prof Veena and Head of MICROfactorie Technologies Anirban Ghose has been published by Recycling International

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    20 Aug 2024

    Op ed: The future of manufacturing with waste feedstock

    An opinion editorial (op ed) by UNSW SMaRT Centre Director Prof Veena and Head of MICROfactorie Technologies Anirban Ghose has been published by The Policymaker

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  • SMaRT at Aust Museum sci week
    19 Aug 2024

    SMaRT inspires kids at museum display

    Team members of the UNSW SMaRT Centre inspired kids about recycling and sustainability with a display at the Australian Museum for National Science Week

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    14 Aug 2024

    Video of National Science Week speech

    Here is a video of UNSW SMaRT Centre Director Prof Veena's annual Ann Moyal Lecture as part of 2024 National Science Week

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  • Sci priorities
    12 Aug 2024

    Helping shape Australia's new National Science and Research Priorities

    The UNSW SMaRT Centre contributed to Australia's newly announced updated National Science and Research Priorities

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    09 Aug 2024

    Submission to the Federal Government consultation on green metals

    The UNSW SMaRT Centre contributed to the Australian Academy of Science's submission to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources consultation on “Green metals

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  • National Science Week 2024
    02 Aug 2024

    National Science Week speech

    On 12 August 2024, UNSW SMaRT Centre Director Prof Veena will present a keynote speech as part of National Science Week

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    10 Jul 2024

    ABC interviews Veena on plastic waste innovation

    UNSW SMaRT Centre Director Prof Veena was interviewed by ABC Radio about SMaRT's latest MICROfactorieTM Techonlogy

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