
Advancing the circular economy
Instead of a linear economy—which moves raw materials through manufacturing, distribution, and consumption to create waste—we imagine a circular economy that keeps materials moving through reuse, repair, redistribution, and recycling to preserve natural resources and minimize climate-altering emissions.
Our impact is driven by our core research pillars

EMERGING CONTAMINANTS

ADVANCING MATERIALS CIRCULARITY & RECYCLING

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A Controlled Release Experiment for Investigating Methane Measurement Performance at Landfills
News
March 24, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [Raleigh, NC | March 24, 2025] The Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) has announced the initiation of an important new research…
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Raleigh, NC | February 19, 2025 – The Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) is proud to announce that Caitlin Conklin, Senior Director of Engagement,…
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The EREF Annual Charitable Auction offers companies a special opportunity to showcase their products and demonstrate their dedication to supporting credible scientific research in the…
RegisterEREF will host its 2025 Fall Classic & Networking Event on September 16 & 17, 2025. The annual event will be held at Cog Hill…
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