Research Thesis Topic
Developing a generic framework for implementing a circular economy in an Australian regional centre
This project aims to develop a generic framework for implementing a circular economy for organic waste in an Australian regional context. Key research questions addressed include i) how does a circular economy apply to an Australian regional context; ii) what are the enabling elements and iii) what approach is required to maximise success.
The specific objectives of this research include:
• To identify key components, drivers and policies of a circular economy that can be implemented in regional Australian centres
• To identify regional feedstocks and evaluate options through feedstock analysis
• To identify infrastructure and technology requirements and feasibility
• To identify the value add, business and regional partnership opportunities
• To illustrate example/s of a Circular Economy applied to the Toowoomba Region
- Institute for Agriculture and the Environment
- National Centre for Engineering in Agriculture
- School of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
- School of Engineering
- School of Engineering and Built Environment
- Agriculture, Land and Farm Management
- Environmental Engineering
- Industrial Biotechnology
- Interdisciplinary Engineering
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Doctor of Philosophy (DPHD)
- Master of Research (MRES)
- Master of Research (MRES)
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