Australia's national science agency unveils innovations in recycling to boost circular economy

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Australia's national science agency unveils innovations in recycling to boost circular economy

STORY: Australia's national science agency unveils innovations in recycling to boost circular economy DATELINE: Aug. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of a new recycling technology "Smart Bin" demonstration and students 2. SOUNDBITE (English): LARRY MARSHALL, CSIRO chief executive 3. various of recycling technology and National Science Week 4. various of class activities STORYLINE: Australia's national science agency has unveiled the latest innovations in recycling during the yearly National Science Week to inspire the next generation to lead a circular economy-focused future. On Tuesday, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) said that local students from year 6 had joined researchers to test a new prototype "Smart Bin" and interact with construction materials made from recycled glass and polystyrene. The "Smart Bin", which is a proof of concept device designed to improve recycling rates and reduce cont

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