REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT

NIER forms collaborative partnerships to address the unique challenges of regions and work towards improved sustainability, diversified economic growth and a resilient future.

Central Coast

Dealing with our waste streams has become more problematic, but in recent times, waste has begun to be seen as a valuable resource.

Last August, NIER was involved in the Central Coast Industry Festival, where NIER Executive Director, Professor Alan Broadfoot and Professor Paul Dastoor, Director of the Centre for Organic Electronics, participated in a workshop, ‘Circular Economy Makes Good Business Sense,’ providing insight into how a circular economy provides tangible benefits to business.

The workshop was part of a series of events focused on building resilience in manufacturing and agricultural production, where local businesses participated in a program of knowledge exchange on topics including strengthening supply chains, attracting skilled workers, being agile, innovating, operating sustainably and collaborating for growth.

This work forms part of NIER’s collaborative engagement with partners in the Central Coast region to help improve energy and water security, and balance the increasing demands of urban communities whilst protecting critical resources.