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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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    16 Jun 2021

    ATSE Awards 2021

    UNSW SMaRT Centre Director, Professor Veena was master of ceremonies at the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering 2021 Awards

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    11 Jun 2021

    Veena portrait in Archibald exhibit

    An Archibald Prize portrait of UNSW SMaRT Centre Director, Professor Veena Sahajwalla, has been featured in a special exhibition as well as on the cover of the latest National Trust magazine

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    10 Jun 2021

    The inside story on green steel

    This feature article highlights various global innovations to help the world move to more sustainable steel manufacturing, including the ongoing work by the UNSW SMaRT Centre with its patented Green SteelTM invention

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  • Manufacturing Academy logo
    08 Jun 2021

    Manufacturing Academy training

    UNSW SMaRT Centre Director, Professor Veena has delivered a series of educational video-based workshops for the Manufacturing Academy

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    07 Jun 2021

    SMaRT innovations at museum exhibit

    Some of UNSW SMaRT Centre's manufacturing and built environment innovations are featured in a new exhibition at the Australian Museum

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  • Podcast Green Kode
    03 Jun 2021

    Podcast: Making sustainable changes

    Listen to Veena who spoke to the UK based waste reduction agency Green Kode about global sustainability issues and various UNSW SMaRT Centre recycling and manufacturing innovations

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    01 Jun 2021

    SMaRT in Parliament House exhibition

    The UNSW SMaRT Centre's Green Ceramics innovation was part of a special textiles recycling exhibit and round table event at Parliament House, Canberra

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    25 May 2021

    Today Show features Green Ceramics innovation

    Channel Nine's Today Show has produced a feature story about UNSW SMaRT Centre's Green Ceramics innovation and collaboration with Mirvac

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    24 May 2021

    SAROC forum

    On 31May 2021, Veena will be delivering a keynote address to the plenary presentation at the South Australian Regional Organisation of Councils' Regional Waste Pathways Forum

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    21 May 2021

    Importance of innovation in the built environment

    Here is a video of Veena's presentation to an executive conference of the building and construction firm, Mirvac, in May 2021 when she talks about the importance of collaboration between researchers and industry

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    17 May 2021

    Here comes Veena on Play School

    Check out this sneak peak of Veena filming with the ABC show Play School to help educate young children about important sustainability issues, including some of her own innovations

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  • HIA logo
    13 May 2021

    Race for zero waste

    Veena was interviewed by the HIA (Housing Industry Association) for its HOUSING Magazine about some of her UNSW SMaRT Centre's industrial innovations promoting materials circularity and sustainability

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  • Commonwealth Chemistry Congress logo
    11 May 2021

    First Commonwealth Chemistry Congress

    On 19 May 2021, Veena will be delivering a plenary presentation at the UK hosted First Commonwealth Chemistry Congress, talking about materials sustainability and the need for greater circularity

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    07 May 2021

    Veena on FlashSciTalks series from Elsevier

    Veena was interviewed by global information, research publications and data group Elsevier about her work and its relationship to the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals

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    06 May 2021

    Sustainability in Action: UNAAYP National Event Series Launch

    On 12 May 2021, Veena will be delivering a keynote speech at the Sustainability in Action webinar hosted by the United Nations Association of Australia Young Professionals Network

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    04 May 2021

    OzWater conference 2021

    On 6 May 2021, Veena will be delivering a keynote speech at the OzWater 2021 conference hosted by the Australian Water Association, talking about waste as a resource

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  • ABC Big Ideas logo
    03 May 2021

    ABC Radio National Big Ideas podcast

    Veena was interviewed for the ABC Radio National's Big Ideas podcast by Benjamin Law about the need for more alignment of and innovation in recycling and manufacturing

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  • Veena with Jason Falinski and Trevor Evans
    30 Apr 2021

    Veena joins policy discussion on waste

    Veena joins policy discussion on waste to look at issues of how to create more innovation and better solutions in the recycling and manufacturing sectors

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