The Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) has identified a high priority research topic in the area of residential recycling and has issued a request for pre-proposals (RFP) to support the long-term needs and strategic direction of the solid waste field.
Residential recycling is an integral component of an integrated solid waste management system, but there are still knowledge gaps revolving around this aspect of waste management. Recycling is significantly affected by human behavior, which is a driving factor in the recovery of materials and program performance. According to EREF, there is a need to understand how to optimize processing, enhance material recyclability and develop adequate and durable end markets.
