Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF)

Mission: To advance scientific research and create educational pathways that enable innovation in sustainable materials management practices.

Vision: To light the way toward a more circular economy.

Strategic Objectives:
Unbiased, scientific reports and analysis on materials management practices
Scholarships for high potential graduate students
Targeted research to expand industry knowledge and understanding of the waste stream from generation to final disposition
Improved public understanding of solid waste stream and sustainable materials management practices
Increasing industry knowledge through educational programs

Strategic Research Priorities:
EREF has established three key research priorities. The decision comes in response to the urgent need for innovative solutions and a deeper understanding of these pressing environmental challenges. The three selected areas represent some of the most significant issues affecting resource management and the environment today. This decision places EREF’s strategic direction at the intersection of sustainability and circularity.