Rooted in Research. Growing through Education.
Advancing composting through research, education, and public outreach to build a more sustainable and resilient future.
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.
Enhancing the stature and practice of the composting industry by offering professional development opportunities and disseminating best practices throughout the industry.
Increasing public awareness and education by supporting outreach, updating compost resources, and leading campaigns that highlight composting’s role in sustainability.
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.
CREF is excited to announce that this fall we closed a multi-year education project with Nestlé Corporation. Our non-profit team shared expertise on the creation and practical use of compost to help their international corporation move forward on their regenerative goals.
Test Methods for the Examination of Composting and Compost (TMECC) is the lab manual of standard protocols for the composting industry, used by compost producers and laboratories in the U.S. and worldwide to evaluate compost quality. Standard test methods enable the comparison of composts across testing labs and composting processes across facilities.
We are excited to announce the opening of the annual poster and bookmark contests for International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW). The 2027 theme is All Paths Lead to Compost.
Each year, CREF offers its University Scholarship to support students engaged in compost research while fostering future careers in the composting industry. On September 9, we’re excited to highlight the research of our 2024 awardee, Kefang Nie, at a FREE webinar.
As we look forward to the autumn deluge of fallen leaves and pumpkins, now is the perfect time for you or your team to expand your composting expertise through the Compost Operations Training Course (COTC).
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