On behalf of the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), ISF explored how packaging in Australia is managed: from consumption and collection of used material, to end-of-life recovery and disposal
ISF is an independent research institute within the University of Technology Sydney. We conduct transdisciplinary, project-based research in line with our vision of creating positive change towards sustainable futures. Browse a selection of our projects below.
A guide to understanding and strengthening investor practice.
Accelerating Australia’s electric vehicle-to-grid integration through cross-sector collaboration.
Energy Development Plan to decarbonise the Economy
Energy Development Plan to decarbonise the Economy
Energy Development Plan to decarbonise the Economy
Whether households can access funding is a key challenge in retrofitting Australia's residential sector.
The One Earth Climate Model (OECM) shows how regions, countries and industry sectors can meet the Paris Agreement’s target of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C.
Tools for individual resilience, poverty and inequality measurement
People experience climate resilience differently, but we rarely measure it at the individual level. We want to change that.
Assessing 1.5˚C alignment of submissions to the Australian Future Gas Strategy.
Taking a systems approach to understand the role of blue foods as nature-based solutions in the Pacific region.
Research funded by JMI and Boundless to address the urgent need to involve and support NSW Aboriginal communities in participating and leading the energy transition.
Does Africa have enough renewable energy for an economic boom?
Building climate skills and competencies for Australia's financial system.
How research into simple home upgrades transformed lives, cut energy bills and reshaped government policy.
Institute for Sustainable Futures
Institute for Sustainable Futures
