Esteemed innovator Professor Veena Sahajwalla FIEAust CPEng breaks down how microfactories can transform waste into high-value materials.
Sahajwalla has had a long career in recycling science and green manufacturing.
As Director of the Centre for Sustainable Materials Research & Technology (SMaRT) at UNSW, she’s spearheaded research into microfactories as a facilitator of molecular circularity.
“What I really enjoy seeing is when our collaborators [and] industry partners are as excited … and passionate about doing micro-recycling, because it makes sense for their business,” she said.
In a recent conversation with create, she outlined how Australia can transform waste into valuable materials, reshaping the country’s approach to sustainability and innovation.
Watch the full video with Sahajwalla below.