Circular Economy Centers

Casella Waste Systems, a Vermont-based business, has officially partnered with the University of Vermont (UVM) to launch the innovative Casella Center for Circular Economy and Sustainability at UVM. This partnership will see Casella pledge $1.5 million to launch this new center, primarily focusing on helping scientists, engineers, and materials management experts to help research and conduct workshops on sustainable waste and material management. Notably, this is the first research center Casella has launched.

“The Casella Center for Circular Economy and Sustainability at UVM will be an international leader in research solutions for sustainable waste and materials management. This exciting new partnership pairs our world-class researchers and environmental leadership with Casella’s industry expertise to create urgently needed practical solutions for people and planet,” said UVM Interim President Patricia Prelock.

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