Create Magazine video and story on MICROfactories

Create Magazine has published a video and story about UNSW SMaRT Centre's pioneering microrecycling science and MICROfactorie^TM Technologies.

SMaRT Centre DIrector, Prof Veena talks about the centre's research and development journey, molecular circularity, using waste as a feedstock for remanufacturing, and highlighting the capability of its latest independent, commercially operated Plastics MICROfactorie^TM using SMaRT technology as a decentralised recycling solution.

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Esteemed innovator Professor Veena Sahajwalla FIEAust CPEng breaks down how microfactories can transform waste into high-value materials.

Sahajwalla has had a long career in recycling science and green manufacturing.

As Director of the Centre for Sustainable Materials Research & Technology (SMaRT) at UNSW, she’s spearheaded research into MICROfactories^TM as a facilitator of molecular circularity.

“What I really enjoy seeing is when our collaborators [and] industry partners are as excited … and passionate about doing micro-recycling, because it makes sense for their business,” she said.

In a recent conversation with create, she outlined how Australia can transform waste into valuable materials, reshaping the country’s approach to sustainability and innovation.