Research

We conduct and commission technical and social research as part of our programs. We synthesise research findings to inform policy, programs and information for Victorians.

Research reports
Research reports about circular economy and materials, energy efficiency, reducing emissions, climate change and social research.
State of Sustainability Report
Our State of Sustainability Report shows where Victoria is doing well, and how we can support communities to be climate resilient.
Victoria’s plan to halve food waste
Path to Half is a report on the true cost of food waste in Victoria and ways to prevent it.
Australian Litter Measure (AusLM)
The AusLM provides a transparent, consistent, and simple approach to measuring the extent of litter in the environment.
Commercial building sector research and reports
The Next Wave Refresh report is a valuable source of data for Victorian Government and industry to work towards addressing climate change challenges in the commercial built environment.
Review of past recycled organics field trials
Review of past recycled organic field trials in Victoria (1995–2013).
Waste education in healthcare
Sustainability Victoria and the Department of Health and Human Services collaborated on a project to explore waste avoidance, resource recovery opportunities and minimisation of clinical waste costs in the healthcare system.
Microplastics Citizen Science Project
This citizen science project was to better understand the sources and impacts of microplastics in Port Phillip Bay.