Programs
The Recycling Education and Research Foundation continues to fulfill its mission in two primary areas: funding research beneficial to the recycling industry and offering scholarships to undergraduates, vocational school students, and military veterans.
Research Grants
A priority of the Recycling Education and Research Foundation (RERF) is to work with the recycling industry to identify appropriate research and programs that benefit the industry. The Recycling Education and Research Foundation is focused on finding topics that have the greatest application and advancement for the industry. RERF is able to fund a broad array of projects with the purpose of advancing the industry. Through the years, the Recycling Education and Research Foundation funded numerous studies, including:- Adoption of the new lugger truck container securement standards by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA).
- A comprehensive study in Houston, TX analyzing the air quality from recycling facilities and nearby neighborhoods.
- Creation of a uniform ASTM standard that governs the manufacture of loose-filled playground mulch.
