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Rooted in Research. Growing through Education.

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What We Do

Advancing composting through research, education, and public outreach to build a more sustainable and resilient future.

Research

Fostering scientific research opportunities. CREF's reputation for credibility and scientific rigor has led to the development of sound composting principles, processes, product end uses and analytical standards.

Education

Enhancing the stature and practice of the composting industry by offering professional development opportunities and disseminating best practices throughout the industry.

Public Awareness

Increasing public awareness and education by supporting outreach, updating compost resources, and leading campaigns that highlight composting’s role in sustainability.

Current Projects

The Compost Operations Training Course is the industry gold standard for compost facility education, training over 1,600 professionals since 2010.

We’re modernizing compost testing with a major update to the Test Methods for the Examination of Composting and Compost, the foundational resource for verifying compost quality and safety.

The Compostable Field Testing Program is an international, open-source research platform that enables composters to field test the disintegration of compostable products.

CREF News & Updates

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