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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
Read MoreCNN: 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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Understanding the Role of Social Norms in Recycling Behavior:
Read MoreA 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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