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DIRECTORY OF PRODUCTS WITH RECYCLED CONTENT

A Platform to Showcase PwRC Developed in 
Australia's Universities & Research Institutes 
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The research team from RMIT University strengthens concrete by 30% using biochar made from spent coffee grounds to give the drink-additive a “double shot” at life and reduce waste going to landfill.

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Researchers from Western Sydney University produced CO₂ concrete by injecting carbon dioxide into recycled aggregates to improve its binding, a critical component for concrete, thus improving of recycled concrete.

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Researchers from the University of Melbourne created Recycled rubber which its content is 4% by volume in the Concrete, helping to reduce the environmental impact of end-of-life tyres

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PwRC Australia is a national initiative spearheaded by RMIT’s Construction Waste Lab (CWL). It serves as a directory showcasing a diverse range of products with recycled content, developed by Australian universities and research institutes.​

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CO2 Concrete

Demonstration Slabs

Demonstration Slabs projects incorporate Edmondson Park North Commuter Carpark, Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre, and Western Sydney University Hawkesbury Farm

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Green Cement

Small-scale Pavement Footpath

University of Sydney researchers have successfully poured “green cement”– pavement made from a unique mix of fly ash and waste materials, including ground glass and gaseous carbon dioxide.

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Rubber T-Lok Barrier

Rubber Guard barrier Project

The Rubber Guard barrier was developed for non-tested applications such as internal worksites, low-speed or offline sections of work areas that require separation for pedestrians or vehicles.

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Mix of PwRC

L3 Modular Building

The L3 Modular Building project is created with reused components from other projects, disassemblable walls and floors, resulting in waste minimisation and saving the environmental cost of recycling.

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