2021
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Saving the world’s ecosystems one A at a time
Scientists examine 19 ecosystems under pressure, from the beautiful to the rare.
![Picture of bundles of recycled paper. The roadmap recommends reducing single-use paper.](https://i0.wp.com/ecos.csiro.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/bas-emmen-EXpa6pyXkHA-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=385%2C256&ssl=1)
Waste not, want not
Researchers are supporting Australia's move to a zero-waste culture with science. The first step has been a circular economy roadmap to reduce plastic, glass, tyres and paper waste.
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Upscaling and expanding horticulture in northern Australia
In a region long touted as a food bowl, our scientists are working on smart, sustainable options for northern Australia food production.
![Aerial picture of Narrabri. Regional centres like Narrabri offer an attractive alternative to living in a major city.](https://i0.wp.com/ecos.csiro.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Narrabri-aerial-landscape-002.png?resize=385%2C256&ssl=1)
Regional Australia could hold the answers to living well in 2050
Regional centres have a big role to play in the future of living in Australia
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Food trends of the future
In 20 years, will we swap beef for crickets, 3-D print food, or grow our leafy greens on vertical farms in our cities? And what will changes in our diet mean for Australia’s agrifood sector?
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Is that Barramundi or Asian Sea Bass?
Verifying the origin of Australia’s agrifood can help to grow our exports.
![Fisherman with a pompano fish.](https://i0.wp.com/ecos.csiro.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/pompano-catch.jpg?resize=385%2C256&ssl=1)
The quest for a new everyday supermarket fish
To meet growing consumer demand, CSIRO researchers are on the hunt for healthy and affordable protein sources from white flesh fish.
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The future of protein
A growing population, resource constraints and the ‘flexitarian’ movement mean we need value-added premium protein sources to complement animal-derived protein production.
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Can our food be environmentally sustainable and nutritious?
CSIRO research has found the seemingly impossible task of achieving sustainable nutrition is not as far-fetched as many think.