Cast Your Vote: Help Select CREF’s 2026 Research Project

CREF is entering the final phase of our 2026 research selection process, and we need your voice. After reviewing over 100 submissions and stakeholder insights, three priority topics have emerged as the strongest areas of need for the composting and organics recycling industry:

• Compost-based water conservation solutions
• Impact of adding food waste on composting dynamics
• Understanding PFAS levels in compost

These topics represent critical challenges and opportunities for advancing compost science, improving product quality, and supporting operators, municipalities, farmers, and educators.
Now it is time for the industry to help determine which project CREF will fund in 2026. The Potential Research.

The Final Vote Survey allows you to rank the three priorities. Your input helps guide research that supports real-world solutions and strengthens the future of composting.

Cast Your Vote Now

Thank you for helping shape the next phase of compost science and innovation.