Environmental Research and Education Foundation

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.