Plastics research

Research performed to guide the regulation and management of plastic within NSW.

Compostable plastic bag containing food waste, in organics bin

Assessing risks posed by different bag materials.

Compost maturing in partially covered heap

Assessing breakdown and compost quality from compostable bags and forks.

Compostable food service items

Assessing the chemical risk of single-use compostable food service items.

Centrifuge tubes and other containers DPE Environmental Forensics Laboratory Lidcombe

Assessing how these interactions influence contaminant risk.

Sewage treatment plant, aerial photo

Assessing where drain-bound plastics end up in the environment.

Plastic resin pellets (nurdles)

Assessing the performance of different measurement techniques.