EREF has been advancing science to expand the industry’s knowledge and understanding of the resource life cycle for thirty years. Our Strategic Research Priorities impact many critical areas of sustainable resource management, and our work is helping corporate, research, and government bodies address sustainability challenges with the best data available.
Thanks to your support, we’ve continued to leverage our impact to increase our reach. In 2023, EREF’s data informed conversations at the highest levels of decision-making.
Our Mission
To advance scientific research and create educational pathways that enable innovation in sustainable waste management practices.
Our Vision
To light the way toward a more circular economy.
ADVANCING THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY
We are working to create a world where materials move through a cycle of reusing, repairing, redistributing, and recycling to preserve natural resources and minimize climate-altering emissions.
Powering the Science
We are the proven source for unbiased scientific reports and analysis on sustainable materials management.