CRC-P success: Recycled plastic for prefab buildings and other products

MSE has had CRC funding success, with partnerships in two projects that were selected in Round 8.

Recycling plastic waste for manufacturing prefabricated building components
Professor Tuan Ngo
Partner Organisations and Collaborating Organisations: Metecno Pty Ltd, Pipemakers Australia Pty Ltd, M Modular Pty Ltd
CRC funding: $2,700,000

Upcycling solutions for hazardous claddings and co-mingled waste
Professor Priyan Mendis, Dr Kasun Shanaka and Dr Massoud Sofi
Partner Organisations and Collaborating Organisations: Sebastian Property Services Pty Ltd, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, EDOS Global Pty Ltd, Smits, Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia, Pearl Global Management Pty Ltd, LU Simon Builders Pty Ltd
CRC funding: $2,950,000

Nationally there were 130 applications for CRC Projects Round 8 and 24 were successful with the CRC Association awarding a total funding of $55.7M.  Being a part of two successful applications is a great outcome for MSE.