The Cambridge Circular Plastics Centre (CirPlas) is the home of research into the elimination of plastic waste. Established in 2019, our work was funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). We have grown into a global network of projects and people who think creatively about plastics. Our approach is to work across disciplines and in partnership with different organisations. The scope of our work ranges from manufacturing more sustainable materials to innovations in plastics recycling.

The CirPlas Centre has concluded and is no longer active, however, you may wish to contact the individual academics still pursuing research in this area.

Learn more about our research highlights on:
The chemistry behind making plastic waste into energy
The business case behind less plastic waste
The cultures behind plastic waste around the world

About Learn about the Centre's aims and approach to eliminating plastic waste.	Research Findings from researchers from across the University.
People Our network includes researchers, waste workers and community groups.	Events and resources A one-stop-shop for anyone interested in our past events, workshops and forums.
News Read about our work, updates and  stories about eliminating plastic waste.	Partners Find out about our partnerships and other plastic research centres.