About us
The Indo-Pacific Plastics Innovation Network (IPPIN) is a regional initiative empowering local innovators to design, test, and scale solutions to combat plastic pollution across Southeast Asia.
IPPIN is delivered by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, which provides the scientific expertise, innovation leadership, and systems thinking. As a global leader in research, CSIRO ensures IPPIN’s initiatives are evidence-based, impact-driven, and aligned with broader sustainability goals.
The program is supported by the Australian Government through the Mekong–Australia Partnership, and is implemented in close collaboration with government, industry, and community partners across ASEAN.
Our Mission
To transform local ideas into scalable solutions for plastic pollution — driving inclusive, sustainable change across borders.
Our Focus Areas
IPPIN supports innovation across three key challenge areas:
Rethinking Plastics
Shifting away from single-use plastics toward circularity in design, production, and consumption
Strengthening Systems
Enhancing collection and recycling infrastructure to capture value beyond first use
Empowering Decision-Making
Establishing reliable data systems and accessible information to inform policy and investment
Why It Matters
Plastic pollution is a global crisis—but the most effective solutions are locally led and regionally connected.
Countries across Southeast Asia are advancing circular economy roadmaps and national action plans. Yet innovators often face barriers—working in isolation without the networks, funding, or policy support needed to scale their impact.
At IPPIN, we believe that real change happens through collaboration. We bridge the gap between research, innovation, and investment—supporting practical, scalable approaches grounded in local realities and shared across borders.
Our Approach
We strengthen the foundations for lasting, inclusive impact by:
Join Us
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, researcher, policymaker, or funder—IPPIN invites you to be part of a growing movement for change. Let’s build a future where innovation leads the way to a plastic-free Indo-Pacific.
| Together, we’re shaping a more sustainable, inclusive future — one innovation at a time. |
Explore More
This October, join an IPPIN Demo Day in Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City or Jakarta as solutions are showcased live on stage.
The Indo-Pacific Plastics Innovation Network (IPPIN) is supported by the Australian Government and implemented by CSIRO
