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We specialise in projects that bring varied experts together to create a sustainable future.

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Many Happy Returns – enabling reusable packaging systems

Many Happy Returns aims to enable reusable packaging systems and so reduce the need for single-use plastic.

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Co-creating sustainable solutions in Zaatari

We work with academics, experts and refugees co-creating sustainable solutions to life at the Zaatari refugee camp.

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How do we redefine single-use plastic? Image by Ollie Hirst.

Plastics: Redefining Single-Use

Plastics: Redefining Single-Use was a multidisciplinary research project. With £1 million from UKRI we created a team of world-class experts to redefine single-use plastic.

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Sheffield Sustainable Transport Network

This strategic initiative aims to bridge the combined interdisciplinary academic expertise of local institutions with regional and national policy objectives in sustainable mobility.

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Collaborate with us

We welcome approaches for collaboration on regional, national and international research projects. We can provide links to a network of researchers.

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