We believe that the key to securing environmental and economic sustainability is through the adoption of circular economy principles.
We work with our partners to transform plastic, forestry and agricultural wastes into value-added products, ensuring that land and natural resources are returned to being valuable assets rather than economic or environmental liabilities.
NAIT develops methodologies, practices and technologies that remediate polluted land, and monitor environmental contaminants.
We generate knowledge and develop student talents for the benefit of companies and communities, helping them to resolve environmental challenges that have real and identifiable impact on our society.
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NAIT researchers have access to a range of specialized labs, facilities and equipment. The Clean Technologies Team makes use of these and other world-class applied research labs.
NAIT’s analytical chemistry suite is a 2,100 square foot space equipped with a wide variety of both standard and specialized equipment. Find out more
NAIT’s microbiology laboratory is a 925 square foot applied research laboratory outfitted with versatile equipment and instruments that serve a wide variety of functions. Find out more
CBC interviews NAIT Applied Research's own Jeremiah Bryksa about how his group adapated a known protocol for microplastics detection to flowing bodies of river like the North Saskatchewan.
Engineers Canada featues NAIT Applied Research's own Dr. Oydeun and his journey for environmental sustainability
Plastics Research In Action leads the fight against plastic waste by developing novel recycling technologies
CBC Our Edmonton highlights the high-level research taking place within Applied Research at NAIT.