Research

UNSW SMaRT Centre researchers have had published a study into the latest research of metal recycling from e-waste, which shows the environmental, economic and social (circular economy) benefits that could be derived from using up-to-date recycling

UNSW SMaRT Centre researchers are undertaking New research on on using recycled content for green iron and steel production

UNSW SMaRT Centre researchers have had published a study revealing a novel method to separate glass layering in waste solar panels

UNSW SMaRT Centre researchers have had published a study revealing multiple research findings around valuable new uses for textile and other wastes as sources of activated carbon for essential “purification” materials

UNSW SMaRT Centre researchers are continuing their work on sharing their growing understanding of microplastic wastes as part of the Sustainable Communities and Waste Hub that the UNSW SMaRT Centre leads

UNSW SMaRT Centre researchers have had published a study revealing the impacts of microplastics generated from polypropylene bottles commonly used for infants and re-usable drinking

UNSW SMaRT Centre researchers took part in a collaborative research project on microplastics, building on previous work in relation to the subject

UNSW SMaRT Centre researchers have hosted stakeholders to help enhance the understanding of the impacts of microplastics from synthetic grasses

UNSW SMaRT Centre researchers have had published a study revealing the shocking extent of microplastics pollution in Australia

UNSW SMaRT Centre researcher and lecturer Dr Rumana Hossain has been recognised for her work in helping to develop Australia's first ever official standard to analyse microplastics in the environment

UNSW SMaRT Centre has developed a technology road map for decentralised recycling solutions