Marine debris in the Gulf of Carpentaria is a complex challenge shaped by ocean currents, seasonal winds and proximity to international waters.
Ghost nets and other plastic waste are carried into the Gulf during the monsoon, then concentrated along remote coastlines where communities are left to manage the impacts.
This video highlights how the Sustainable Communities and Waste Hub is supporting research aimed at delivering practical outcomes and lasting impact.
By working directly with communities, Hub researchers are building a detailed understanding of the types, sources and characteristics of marine plastic waste and using this evidence to co-design solutions that respond to local realities.
Through collaboration with communities and partners, the Hub is helping to identify pathways to turn recovered plastic into useful products through regionally based remanufacturing that is fit for purpose.
This approach creates environmental benefits by reducing marine pollution while also supporting social and economic outcomes for communities.
By focusing on partnership, co-delivery and real-world application, the Sustainable Communities and Waste Hub is translating research into on-the-ground impact, supporting solutions that benefit community and Country now and into the future.
Learn more about our fit-for-purpose recycling technology research here.
