Western Australia is leading the charge in the national war on plastic waste with the launch of the $8 million Bioplastics Innovation Hub (BIH) at Murdoch University.
This collaborative initiative between CSIRO and Murdoch aims to revolutionise plastic packaging by developing fully compostable bioplastics that break down completely, leaving no trace.
Federal Minister for Industry and Science, The Hon Ed Husic MP, toured the BIH during Federal Cabinet’s visit to Western Australia this week. The Minister witnessed demonstrations of bioplastics under development and a soil spray with exciting applications for the agriculture and mining industries.
Minister Husic emphasised the need for innovative solutions, stating,
“Australians know we need to change the way that we make and use plastics. We are one of the biggest users of plastics in the world, but we only recycle 14%”.
Following the Minister’s visit, the University officially launched the BIH with around 80 government, university, industry, and business stakeholders in attendance emphasising the importance of collaboration in tackling the global plastics crisis.
