Fire Risks: Igniting Awareness: The Hidden Fire Dangers of Everyday Batteries
CBS17: Did you know the battery in your phone or e-bike can be a big fire hazard if handled improperly? It’s true! Check out this…
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Powering Down Safely: The Urgent Need for L/Li Battery Disposal Education
Lithium and lithium-ion (L/Li) batteries are practically ubiquitous. They’re found in consumer devices like cellphones, tablets, e-bikes, and – increasingly – in electric vehicles. While…
A Reality Check on the 5 Rs
For years it’s been the 3 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. But recently the 3 have expanded to 5 and, in some cases, even the 7…
EREF Joins Industry Leaders to Discuss PFAS and CERCLA on Capitol Hill
Did you ever watch The Magic School Bus? In the episode “For Lunch,” Ms. Frizzle’s class miniaturized and took a trip through Arnold’s digestive system. While…
Announcing the 2023 EREF Quantification of Landfill Emissions Summit
Chicago, IL | May 10, 2023 – The Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) is excited to announce the 2023 Quantification of Landfill Emissions Summit,…
Circular Economy via More Sustainable Concrete: Innovative EREF-Funded Research
Concrete is quite literally the building block of modern society. It is the foundation on which we walk and the shelter in which we live.…
New Efforts Aim to Advance Understanding of Direct Emissions Measurement from Landfills
Recent years have seen significant strides in the advancement of direct measurement technologies used to detect and quantify methane emission from landfills. With satellites, aircraft,…
New Textiles Recycling Research Unzips Potential Pathways for Sustainability
The fashion industry is ever changing. Consumers follow new trends and designers, and once those change, they move on. The Motley Fool estimates that the average American…
Fact-based Advocacy: Why It Matters
If you tried to purchase a car in the last two years, you might recall it was a nerve-wracking experience. Increased prices, limited stock and…
A Lifetime in Waste: Carl Apicella on the Importance of Giving Back to the Industry
As we continue to navigate the early months of 2024, embracing new beginnings and continuing commitments, Carl Apicella offers his children a challenge different from…