Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
National environmental policy, waste, resource recovery and circular economy information.
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Research starting points
Industrial Ecology Resources
A curated starting point for Australian and international industrial ecology research and guidance.
CSIRO
Australian research on materials, manufacturing, energy, water, waste and circular economy systems.
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State and territory environmental protection authorities
Regulatory guidance for waste classification, pollution, water, emissions and site-specific duties.
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United Nations Environment Programme
International reports on resource efficiency, life cycles and sustainable production.
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Educational material on pollution prevention, industrial ecology and resource conservation.
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International Organization for Standardization
Standards covering environmental management and life-cycle assessment. Access may require purchase.
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Journal of Industrial Ecology
Peer-reviewed research on industrial systems, material flows, life cycles and circularity.
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International Society for Industrial Ecology
Academic and professional networks, conferences and research resources.
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Using sources well
Check publication dates, definitions and system boundaries. Prefer primary research, official guidance and current standards. A source that supports one material, location or process may not support a broad claim about all circular options.