Circularity Forge

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Research in Action

Turning research into practical solutions across circular economy, environmental sustainability, resource recovery and digital technologies.

Selected Projects

A selection of research, development and applied innovation projects spanning circular economy, environmental technology and digital solutions.

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Circular Recovery of CCA-Treated Timber

Recovery of copper, chromium and arsenic from end-of-life treated timber, integrating sustainable leaching, metal recovery and value-added material pathways.

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Digital Twins for Sustainable Agriculture

Developing data-driven decision systems that integrate sensing, modelling and AI to support plant growth, resource efficiency and environmental management.

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Resource Recovery & Wastewater Technology

Developing practical approaches for wastewater treatment, resource recovery and circular utilisation of industrial and municipal waste streams.

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Research Capabilities

Core research capabilities supporting the development of practical, evidence-based solutions across environmental and digital systems.

Sustainable Resource Recovery

Developing processes for recovering valuable metals and materials from complex waste streams and reintegrating them into productive circular systems.

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Environmental Performance & Resource Efficiency

Improving water, energy and material efficiency through environmental assessment, cleaner production and practical sustainability strategies.

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AI, Modelling & Decision Tools

Developing predictive models, computer vision and data-driven tools to support smarter decisions in agriculture, environmental systems and resource management.

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