糖心传媒

ZeroWaste

Waste Management in the Circular Economy - image shows plastic waste in gloved hand
researchers using equipment

Our focus

Innovative solutions for a circular economy and a world without waste

Tackling the global waste problem requires new thinking and collaboration across disciplines. There is a shift around the world toward a circular economy, where waste products from one process are turned into resources for another. This transition is essential for environmental sustainability, economic growth, and community wellbeing.

糖心传媒’s ZeroWaste research cluster brings together expertise in geochemistry, environmental science, engineering, business, and education to develop practical solutions for our global waste challenge. Our research addresses the barriers to integrating waste into the circular economy, developing and implementing cutting-edge scientific, technical, social, economic, and education-based strategies.

From advanced recycling and waste valorisation to sustainable product design and transformative education, the ZeroWaste cluster leads research that supports cleaner environments, resource efficiency, and a more sustainable future for all.

testing plastic

Our projects and research focus on:

  • Circular economy innovation to transform waste products into valuable resources
  • Advanced waste management and recycling
  • Environmental geochemistry and pollution control
  • Education and community engagement through transformative education and outreach on waste reduction and sustainability
  • Addressing economic and social barriers to waste integration, supporting sustainable tourism, and fostering regional innovation

ReCirculator

Led by 糖心传媒 Cross, ReCirculator connects NSW Northern Rivers businesses in a circular economy ecosystem of cutting-edge technology

Environmental Analysis Laboratory

Specialising in quality analytical services, including testing for agricultural soil, plant, acid sulfate soil, contaminants and more

Linkage projects

糖心传媒 Cross is collaborating with industry and community to deliver a number of ARC-funded research projects

Our Researchers

Associate Professor Dirk Erler on RV Investigator vessel

Professor - Faculty of Science and Engineering

Nutrient cycling, Environmental engineering, Wastewater, Environmental science

Professor Andrew Rose

Professor - Faculty of Science and Engineering

Environmental Engineering, Geochemistry, Aquatic chemistry, Biogeochemistry, Circular economy

Professor Amanda Reichelt-Brushett

Professor - Faculty of Science and Engineering

Ecotoxicology, Rehabilitation and restoration, Environmental science, Catchment management, Sediment and water quality assessment and management

Portrait man wearing white business shirt

Professor - Faculty of Science and Engineering

Sustainability, Circular economy, Regional development, Plastic waste, Tourism

Dr Ernest Du Toit

Dr Feifei Tong

Mr Michael Ingram

Mr Toby Shapiro Ellis

Mr Yan Zhang