The partnership between the Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) and the Ontario Waste Management Association (OWMA) provides a more effective means to evaluate and oversee direct independent scientific research and educational initiatives of specific interest in Canada. The two organizations met with industry executives recently to discuss the partnership, which aims to strengthen EREF’s funding of Canadian-based research and scholarships.  During this meeting, key research needs were identified and there was discussion on how the EREF organization will be structured in Canada. We'd like to get your feedback on your specific research needs and the Canadian governance structure.

*Please indicate how important the following research topics are to you/your company.(Required.)

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Construction, renovation and demolition recycling

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End-of-life vehicle recycling

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Energy-from-Waste

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Hazardous waste management (including recycling)

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Landfill management

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Organics management

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Paper and packaging recycling

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Used tire recycling

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Waste electrical and electronic equipment recycling

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Waste and recycling collection and transportation

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Waste management in remote and rural communities

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What research topics are you interested in related to the above research areas?

Assessment and development of technology solutions

Measurement of performance (tonnage, volume, life cycle assessment, etc.), data management and definitions

End use market development

Health and safety

Behavioural economics

Policy evaluation

Optimization of operations

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