The ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hub for the Transformation of Reclaimed Waste Resources to Engineered Materials and Solutions for a Circular Economy (TREMS) has overseen close to 50 projects since its inception, helping to address Australia's urgent waste crisis.
Launched in 2021, the purpose of TREMS Hub is to explore new ways to engineer construction and other high-value materials from recycled waste, supporting national and global sustainability commitments including Australia's Circular Economy Framework and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
TREMS is one of RMIT's largest research hubs, engaging more than 200 staff, nine Australian and four international universities, and 48 industry partners.
It has a value of $20 million, made up in part by an Australia Research Council (ARC) investment under the Industrial Transformation Research Program (ITRP).
The Hub drives scientific and engineering research while translating solutions into new tools and technologies that can lead to scalable social change when applied in the real world.
Last month, academics, industry and government came together to celebrate the success of TREMS and discuss the future of circular economy research.
The event featured RMIT Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Alec Cameron and STEM College Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President Professor Catherine Itsiopoulos, as well as government and industry presenters, including Sarah Witty, Member of Parliament for Melbourne, and Claire Tubolets, CEO of SmartCrete CRC.
