Circular economy
A circular economy reduces waste and emissions by reusing and repurposing raw materials in perpetuity, transforming everyday life into a sustainable future.
Areas of focus
- Zero-waste and circular economy
- Sustainable transport, building and consumption
- Net-zero precincts development
- Green hydrogen, bioethanol and biogas
- United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Impact and outcomes
- Development of global circular economy initiatives (including COP27, 50 by 2050 global initiatives, Global South Nexus initiatives)
- Contribution to Australia’s National Waste Plan and the WA Government’s resource recovery and circular economy targets
- Development of global climate policy discourse through inclusion in Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports
- Involvement in development of Australia’s carbon reduction and net-zero roadmap
Research groups, facilities and centres
![Curtin University Sustainability Policy (CUSP) Institute](https://s37430.pcdn.co/ciet/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2023/09/jungle-circular-1000x500-1-aspect-ratio-1-1.jpg)
Curtin University Sustainability Policy (CUSP) Institute
The CUSP Institute is a leading-edge, internationally recognised research, teaching and policy advice provider in sustainability with an innovative approach to its implementation through demonstrations and partnerships with business, government and the community.
![Legacy Living Lab (L3)](https://s37430.pcdn.co/ciet/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2023/09/Fleetwood-and-Curtin-University-living-lab-aspect-ratio-1-1-1-801x500.jpg)
Legacy Living Lab (L3)
L3 is a circular economy building designed for disassembly, deconstruction and relocation. L3 is a place of innovation where the building industry meets with research and community to prototype, test and co-invent building products.
![White Gum Valley Ecovillage (WGV)](https://s37430.pcdn.co/ciet/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2023/09/wgv-logo-revised-aspect-ratio-1-1.jpg)
White Gum Valley Ecovillage (WGV)
As one of DevelopmentWA’s ‘Innovation through Demonstration’ projects, WGV is the focus of a four year ‘living laboratory’ research program. It demonstrates the very best in modern, sustainable design and has created a community where it is easy and affordable for people to live in a way that makes smart use of the earth’s resources.
Collaborations and partnerships
![APCO flag](https://s37430.pcdn.co/ciet/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2023/09/APCOLogo-e1694057754305.jpg)
APCO
![ClimateKIC flag](https://s37430.pcdn.co/ciet/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2023/09/download-4-e1694057695795.png)
ClimateKIC
![CSIRO flag](https://s37430.pcdn.co/ciet/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2023/09/CSIRO_Logo.svg_.png)
CSIRO
Development WA
![Department of Water and Environmental Regulation flag](https://s37430.pcdn.co/ciet/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2023/09/unnamed.jpg)
Department of Water and Environmental Regulation
![Government of Bangladesh flag](https://s37430.pcdn.co/ciet/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2023/09/Government_Seal_of_Bangladesh.svg_.png)
Government of Bangladesh
![NESP2 (Sustainable Community and Waste Hub) flag](https://s37430.pcdn.co/ciet/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2023/09/78B609m9_400x400.jpg)
NESP2 (Sustainable Community and Waste Hub)
![RACE for 20230 flag](https://s37430.pcdn.co/ciet/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2023/09/RACE-for-2030-banner-e1693889080358.png)
RACE for 20230
![Sustainable Built Environment National Research Centre flag](https://s37430.pcdn.co/ciet/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2023/09/SBENRC-jpg-asp-e1694057638398.jpg)
Sustainable Built Environment National Research Centre
![United Nations Conference on Trade and Development flag](https://s37430.pcdn.co/ciet/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2023/09/download-5.png)