19/03/21

Hub researchers have produced two recent articles on the use of blockchain in a plastic credit system and on behaviours related to buying biodegradable and compostable plastic packaging.

11/01/21

We are delighted to announce the start of our new research project – Compostable Plastics: Unlocking Existing Barriers to Systems Change. This new project aims to uncover the behavioural, policy, design and engineering barriers to effective collection, sorting and processing of these materials industrially.

24/11/20

There is currently no system for collection or processing of compostable plastic in the UK. Government must develop plans for dealing with this growing waste stream.

20/11/20

Join this free public webinar to hear about our latest research on compostable plastics.

01/09/20

Charnett Chau and Danielle Purkiss from the UCL Plastic Waste Innovation Hub, together with artist Sarah Carne, have been awarded £15,000 by UCL Culture to participate in Trellis: Public Art 2020-21.

13/07/20

The UCL Plastic Waste Innovation Hub has produced new analysis on the environmental dangers of employing single-use face masks as part of a COVID-19 exit strategy.