Circular Textile Economy
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The Circular Textile Economy team is examining what can be done to transition the Australian fashion and textiles industry to a circular mode of production and consumption – a model where there is no waste. In is working with fashion designers, manufacturers, retailers, recyclers and governments to identify and help make a series of changes to the system.
In 2021, the team helped shape Victorian Government recycling policy to include textiles waste, a significant contributor to landfill. The team consulted with eleven fashion industry groups to collect perspectives and experiences on the textile circular economy, then published their findings – bringing visibility to circular textiles in the public eye and generating public dialogue. They also launched their first Circular Fashion guide, focused on the story of a circular t-shirt.
ARC Training Centre for Green Chemistry in Manufacturing
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In 2021, Monash Science established the Australian Research Council (ARC) training centre to advance green chemistry in manufacturing. The ARC Training Centre for Green Chemistry in Manufacturing is an interdisciplinary research and training environment centred on green and sustainable chemistry. The Centre, comprising of university, industry, government authorities and key industry bodies, aims to transform and revitalise Australian Manufacturing through the adoption of green and sustainable chemical technologies.
A Lens on plastic waste
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Monash Lens aims to bring into sharp focus the work being undertaken by our research and academic communities and the impact that work is having on a global scale. Through articles, podcasts, and documentaries, Monash Lens is tackling what it will take to address the plastic waste crisis through circular economy approaches.