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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.

How we advance circularity

Our impact is driven by our core research pillars

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EMERGING CONTAMINANTS

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ADVANCING MATERIALS CIRCULARITY & RECYCLING

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scholars funded in 2024
funded in research & scholarships since 1992

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ANALYSIS OF MSW LANDFILL TIPPING FEES – 2023

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July 28, 2024

Unearthing the Mining and Recycling Challenges of Renewable Energy

Renewable energy technologies – like solar panels, wind turbines, and batteries – are expected to grow exponentially in the next few decades. Over a quarter…

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June 17, 2024

Advancing Sustainable Energy through Textile Waste Bioconversion

The accumulation of post-consumer textile waste (PCTW) in municipal landfills has emerged as a significant challenge to a more sustainable economy. The Environmental Research and…

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High-Yield and Resilient Anaerobic Co-Digestion of Food Waste and Grease Interceptor Waste: Insights and Applications

Join us to get an inside look at cutting-edge research on optimizing anaerobic digestion. Learn how this project boosts methane yields and enhances process resilience…

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2024 Fall Classic & Networking Event

EREF will hold its 2024 Fall Classic & Networking Event October 9 & 10 at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, AZ. This annual event gathers…

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