TREMS Hub
The ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hub for Transformation of Reclaimed Waste Resources to Engineered Materials and Solutions for a Circular Economy (TREMS) will address the urgent waste crisis in Australia.
What is TREMS?
TREMS is a network of key stakeholders formed to progress research and innovation towards a circular economy. The TREMS research hub, led by RMIT and the University of Melbourne, brings together leading scientists, researchers, and industrial experts from nine Australian universities and 36 state, industry and international partners.
Together we are exploring new ways to engineer construction and other high-value materials from recycled household, commercial and industrial waste to develop innovative solutions for practical application.
TREMS Themes
The TREMS hub is based around five themes. Combined, these themes aim to:
- Change practice
- Reduce contamination
- Inform evidence-based standards and guidelines
- Build supply chain confidence
Our investigations include changing behaviours, smart designs to minimise waste, optimum processing of waste and converting waste to energy, developing novel materials using recycling and upcycling technologies, and creating metrics and tools to encourage uptake of new materials and solutions.
OUR GOALS
SCIENTIFIC & ENGINEERING RESEARCH
Drive scientific and engineering research leading to development of solutions for recycling waste into sustainable materials, focusing on the current and future needs of the Australian community.
TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES
Develop tools and technologies to evaluate and quantify social, environmental and economic benefits of solutions developed from recycled waste.
BEHAVIOURAL CHANGE
Develop tools and technologies for behavioural change of Australian communities to be aware of the waste generation, separation and reuse potential.
KNOWLEDGE SHARING
Provide a focal point for discussion, collaboration and knowledge sharing for academics and practitioners in the area of waste recycling, waste management and waste utilisation in construction and manufacturing.
TRANSLATION OF SCIENTIFIC SOLUTIONS
Provide a forum for multiple stakeholders to collaborate and investigate barriers for translation of existing scientific solutions of waste utilisation through focused applied research and field trials.