Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP220100200]
Researchers:
Emma R. Knight
(Chief Investigator)
,
Professor Susanne Schmidt
(Chief Investigator)
,
Sarit Kaserzon
(Chief Investigator)
,
Xianyu Wang
(Chief Investigator)
,
Dr Amy Heffernan
(Partner Investigator)
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Brief description Chemicals in compostable food contact paper packaging materials. The aim of this project is to understand the presence of persistent chemicals in recyclable and compostable food contact materials (FCMs). These types of products are destined for recycling or biowaste streams that bridge the gap from take-make-dispose and into a circular economy. Currently, the knowledge of the chemicals in these products is limited but we need to ensure that they are safe and do not unnecessarily contaminate resource recovery streams. It is expected that this project will develop a framework that could be used by industry and government to prevent chemicals of concern persisting in a circular economy, providing environmental and economic benefits through reduced risk of chemical exposure and unnecessary remediation costs.
Funding Amount $159,179
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP220100200
- ARC : LP220100200