The ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hub for Transformation of Reclaimed Waste Resources to Engineered Materials and Solutions for a Circular Economy (TREMS) will address the urgent waste crisis in Australia.
Australia’s landfill space is expected to reach capacity by 2025, with roughly 67 million tonnes of waste generated every year, and 30% of that waste going to landfill.
Using the circular economy model to tackle Australia's waste crises.
To change consumers and industry behaviour to reduce contamination, build supply chain confidence in raw waste materials using evidence based standards and guidelines.
Drive scientific and engineering research leading to development of solutions for recycling waste into sustainable materials, focusing on current and future needs of the Australian community.
Develop tools and technologies to evaluate and quantify social, environmental and economic benefits of solutions developed from recycled waste
Develop tools and technologies for behavioural change of Australian communities to be aware of the waste generation, separation and reuse potential.
Provide a focal point for discussion, collaboration and knowledge sharing for academics and practitioners in the area of waste recycling, waste management and waste utilisation in construction and manufacturing.
Provide a forum for multiple stakeholders to collaborate and investigate barriers for translation of existing scientific solutions of waste utilisation through focused applied research and field trials
