Aussie STEM Stars: Veena Sahajwalla: Green engineer and recycling champion

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Age range 10-13

Aussie STEM Stars is an inspiring childrens series that celebrates Australias world-leading experts in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Scientia Professor Sahajwalla, 2022 NSW Australian of the Year, is founder and Director of the UNSW Sustainable Materials Research and Technology (SMaRT) Centre and Director of the ARC Microrecycling Research Hub and Leader of the NESP Sustainable Communities and Waste Hub.

One persons trash is another persons treasure! Veena is literally revolutionalising the processes to transform waste into amazing products which she calls re-forming, and that goes way beyond recycling! She and her team have invented technologies that can do it on a micro level so you could have one in every town in Australia, and the world!

Plus, her Green Steel Polymer Injection Technology uses millions of old car tyres and other plastics instead of coal in steel-making, reducing carbon emissions. No wonder shes getting awards all over the place!

About this series

Each book is written by an award-winning childrens author and follows the real-life stories of some of Australias top scientists and inventors, chosen on the basis of their pioneering work. Themes explored include childhood, school, family, and formative experiences which inspired them to pursue their chosen path, persevere in the face of challenges, and contribute to the field of science in Australia.