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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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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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Spirit & Safety: Harry Howisen’s Commitments to the Industry
You’ve probably heard that it’s not what you know, it’s who you know. While that might be true in some circumstances, at the Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF),…
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Analyzing Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Tipping Fees
The Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) has released its annual report, “Analysis of MSW Landfill Tipping Fees – 2023,” providing a comprehensive analysis of…
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Transforming Landfill Gas into Energy: A New Material Could Hold the Answer
Every year, vast amounts of landfill gas (LFG) are generated in the United States, presenting both a problem and an opportunity. While this gas is…
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Navigating the Charge: L/Li Battery Risks and Proper Disposal
In the mid-20th century, the world saw the meteoric rise of asbestos as a miracle material, revered for its fire-resistant properties and used extensively in…
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Dangers of Lithium-ion Batteries and How to Properly Dispose of Them
WRAL: Lithium-ion batteries are in many everyday items and can be dangerous if disposed of improperly. At EREF, we want to equip people with sustainable…
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EREF Launches New Mission-Focused Website
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Raleigh, NC | April 24, 2024 — The Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) is excited to announce the launch of its newly…
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Happy Earth Day! 🌎💚
WRAL: At EREF, we’re working to help make the Earth a better place year-round. Check out these tips for reducing your plastic use from our…
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A Legacy of Opportunity: Education and Innovation in Waste Management
Those who’ve been fortunate enough to benefit from inspiring teachers and mentors know the value of experience and education. They’re the ones who’ve walked the…
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