Overview
Transitioning to a more circular economy where materials are recycled to reduce pollution and create further value is central to human prosperity and environmental responsibility. However, this transition presents several challenges that require innovative solutions.
The Casella Center for Circular Economy and Sustainability brings together leading scientists, engineers and waste management sector experts to address these challenges. It builds on three decades of collaboration between UVM and Casella Waste Systems, Inc. on research to reduce the environmental impact of waste. These efforts include decreasing greenhouse gas emissions from waste management systems, assessing and mitigating emerging contaminants that can pose obstacles to circularity, and life cycle assessments to clarify environmental costs and benefits.

Leading Experts

Industry Collaboration

Benefit to Communities

World Class Research Hub
The Center serves as an interdisciplinary hub for research, workshops, and lectures on sustainable waste and materials management, resource solutions, climate leadership, and community engagement.
Director
Associate Professor • Director of the Casella Center for Circular Economy and Sustainability • Gund Institute for Environment Fellow
eric.roy@uvm.eduInstructional programs: Environmental Sciences; Sustainability, Ecology, & Policy
Research: Nutrient biogeochemistry & management, Circular bioeconomy, Ecological engineering &...
Research Staff
Research Specialist, Casella Center Circular Economy and Sustainability
madison.kacica@uvm.eduFaculty Affiliates
Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Assistant Professor
Acting Dean, College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences • Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Research Associate Professor • Director, Agricultural and Environmental Testing Lab
Professor
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering