POWERING THE SCIENCE OF SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Our world faces a growing challenge to address how people create, use, and discard the materials that make our lives. With more than 30 years of experience, EREF is the proven source for unbiased, scientific reports and analysis on sustainable materials management.
$500,000+
in research funded since 2020
11
Master's and PhD
level Scholars at
8 Universities
5
Completed & Active Research Projects
The Environmental Research & Education Foundation of Canada (EREF CA) is a non‐profit public charity that supports research and educational initiatives related to sustainable solid waste management practices in Canada. Learn more about EREF-US here.
Purpose of EREF CA:
To advance education by conducting and funding research on all aspects of the Canadian solid waste management industry to achieve greater sustainability, higher process efficiency and increased knowledge and making the results publicly available.
Contact Information:
#3-2005 Clark Blvd.
Brampton, Ontario L6T 5P8
289-801-7884
eref-canada@erefdn.org
The Canadian Research Advisory Group (CRAG) exists to assist with identifying important areas of solid waste research needed in Canada.
CRAG Members:
Dave Richmond, Matrec
Luiza Furtado, WM
Shawn Jordan, Walker Industries
Victoria Shortreed, GHD
Izzie Abrams, Waste Connections
Tim Corcoran, Molokna
Joe Johnson, Miller Waste
Joe Arsenault, Region of Waterloo
Mike Deprez, Walker Industries
Bruce Wilson (University of New Brunswick)
Bryan Staley (EREF)
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF CANADA