News

Welcome to the August 2023 quarterly update from the National Environmental Science Program (NESP), by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

A research plan update has been published for the Hub's Impact Priority 4 (IP4) research theme, Air quality

A research plan update has been published for the Hub's Impact Priority 3 (IP3) research theme, Hazardous wastes and pollutant

A research plan update has been published for the Hub's Impact Priority 2 (IP2) research theme, Reduced impact of plastics and waste materials

A research plan update has been published for the Hub's Impact Priority 1 (IP1) research theme, Sustainable People–Environment Interactions (SuPErInteract)

The Hub has published its 2023 Research Plan following recent approval from the Department

The Hub has published its 2022 Annual Progress Report detailing the progress of the Hub's approved projects, as well as the codesign process associated with each project

Hub Leader Prof Veena writes in a new opinion editorial the world has a waste challenge, and none bigger than that posed by plastics, but solutions are coming to hand

Hub researchers have completed a report summarising a workshop to help design their Nature Connection Storytelling Project

Hub researchers have completed a report summarising a workshop to help design a coordinated, long-term research strategy on the benefits of nature connection

The Hub has produced a report that explores circular economy opportunities from waste tyres and conveyor belts in Western Australia

Hub researcher Dr Emily Flies was interviewed by The Lentil Intervention, a planetary health platform promoting nature and health

Hub Leader, Prof Veena was interviewed by Ocean Protect for its podcast series talking about the importance of using waste as a resource to achieve sustainability and decarbonisation goals

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has welcomed an announcement by major retailers establishing a path forward to resume soft plastics collection

The biennial 2022 National Waste Report has found that Australians generated almost 3 per cent more waste compared to 2018/19

The Minderoo Foundation's 2023 Plastic Waste Makers Index has been published and contains what the authors describe as "shocking findings"

The ABC has published a news story and video including an interview with Hub Leader Prof Veena in a new show by Courtney Facts, Courtney Act and her alter ego Shane Jenek, exploring the complex world of recycling

Veena was interviewed by ABC Radio Weekends for their 'Sunday Brunch' interview about the importance of using waste as a resource