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Extended Producer Responsibility: What We Know and What We Don’t
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) has emerged as one of the most discussed policy tools aimed at driving more circular outcomes for various consumer goods. EPR…
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Environmental Research & Education Foundation Awards 23 Scholarships to Graduate Students Advancing Waste and Sustainability Research
Raleigh, NC (September 24, 2025) – The Board of Directors of the Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) is proud to announce the award of 23 scholarships…
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Are EPR Policies Working? New EREF Report Says We Can’t Be Sure
RALEIGH, NC – July 2025: The Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) has released a comprehensive literature review on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), providing the waste…
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EREF Launches Third Controlled Release Study to Improve Methane Detection at Landfills
EREF-Funded Study, in Collaboration with FluxLab, to Test and Advance a Broader Range of Methane Detection Technologies Under More Variable Conditions RALEIGH, NC – May 8, 2025 – Following…
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Advancing PFAS Research: Meet Sonia Moavenzadeh at WasteExpo
Imagine trying to clean up a spill you can’t even see. That’s the challenge Sonia Moavenzadeh tackles every day. A Ph.D. candidate in Civil and…
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Multiple EREF Board Members Honored with Prestigious Awards
Read MoreRALEIGH, NC – APRIL 7, 2025 – The Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) will celebrate three current and emeritus Board Members at this year’s…
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We’ve Made it Too Hard to Recycle Correctly. How Can We Fix It?
by Stephen Aber Picture this: you’ve finished a long day of work, grabbed some take-out on the way home, enjoyed your dinner, and now you…
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EREF Launches New Study on Hospital, Medical, and Infectious Waste Management
Read MoreFOR 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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EREF Expands PFAS Literature Review to Over 1,500 Resources
Read MoreThe Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) has expanded its comprehensive PFAS literature review to include more than 1,500 resources, providing waste industry professionals with…
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EREF’S Caitlin Conklin Receives Waste360’S 40 Under 40 Award
Read MoreRaleigh, 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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Sustainability Isn’t Just a Trend, It’s the Future of Events
Waste is a global problem and one that is tackled differently depending on your location. In the United States alone, each municipality has its own…
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Green Tidings: Crafting a Sustainable Holiday Season
As the festive season twinkles on the horizon, the holidays bring a certain magic and an increased environmental footprint, from heartfelt gift-giving to joyous party…
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EREF Launches Second Controlled Release Study to Improve Methane Detection at Landfills
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [Raleigh, NC | November 18, 2024] – Following the Environmental Research & Education Foundation’s (EREF) initial controlled release emissions study earlier this year,…
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Reducing Landfill Waste Through Community Composting Initiatives
Americans discard roughly 60 million tons of food waste annually. That’s about 325 pounds per person, per year. This represents approximately 22% of the municipal…
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EREF Awards 18 Scholarships to Graduate Students Advancing Environmental Research
Read MoreThe Board of Directors is pleased to announce the award of eighteen scholarships to Master’s and Doctoral students pursuing education and research in sustainable resource…
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EREF-Funded Study Highlights Advances in Measuring Landfill Methane Emissions
The study examines the performance of nine methane detection methodologies at a closed landfill. Key findings include the reliability of the Tracer Correlation Method (MTCEA)…
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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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Breaking Bonds: A Scholar’s Innovative Approach to PFAS Destruction
The Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) is excited to welcome Laura DiGiacomo as 2024’s Lonnie Poole Scholar. Laura’s research on the destruction of per-…
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From Theory to Practice: One Scholar’s Practical Approach to Sustainability
Natalie Vasilivetsky joined the Environmental Research & Education Foundation’s (EREF) latest class of scholars in the fall of 2023. Her academic and professional work in…
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Fueling the Energy Transition with Trash
CNN: While the world seeks potential alternatives to Fossil Fuels, the UN estimates that by 2050, 10% of city waste will be used to produce…
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With Lithium Ion Battery Use on the Rise, Tips for How to Discard
WGN9 CHICAGO: Lithium-ion batteries are highly flammable and pose a fire hazard not only to our homes but also to recycling and waste facilities. Dr.…
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Empowering Sustainability through Innovation and Collaboration: The 2024 EREF Auction
Raleigh, NC (March 25, 2024) – The Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) is pleased to announce its Annual Charitable Auction for 2024, an event designed…
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Understanding the Role of Social Norms in Recycling Behavior:
A New York City Study funded by EREF Almost every day, we’re reminded to recycle: from separating paper and plastics at home, to spotting recycling…
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EREF, USCC Release Report on Composting Practices in the U.S.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Raleigh, NC | February 20, 2024 – The Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) has released a new report entitled Composting State of Practice:…
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