Research Reports

ELI publishes Research Reports available for free download that present the analysis and conclusions of the policy studies ELI undertakes to improve environmental law and policy. These reports contribute to education of the profession and disseminate diverse points of view and opinions to stimulate a robust and creative exchange of ideas. Those publications, which express opinions of the authors and not necessarily those of the Institute, its Board of Directors, or funding organizations, exemplify ELI’s commitment to dialogue with all sectors.
Carol Adaire Jones
March 2024

Food Waste Initiative Co-Director Carol Jones submitted comments in response to EPA's notice of availablity of Version 16 of the Waste Reduction Model (WARM). The comments acknowledge various strengths of WARM and provide a number of recommendations.

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Cover page of report featuring a photo of the Mississippi River Basin
Gayle Killam
March 2024

Water bodies and systems are rarely constrained by political boundaries. The ”Watershed Approach” allows for coordination of problem identification, community engagement, planning activities, and improvement projects at the watershed scale, allowing for expanded learning opportunities, more effective leveraging of funds, efficiencies of scale, and wholistic measurements of progress. This report provides a synthesis of history, applications, and tools that make the case for embracing the watershed approach in addressing water management challenges. 

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Date Labels
Linda Breggin
March 2024

The Resource Guide Series highlights five proven food waste prevention strategies: packaging design and use, date labels, meal prepping and kits, storage and freezing, and plate and portion size. Each Resource Guide covers one of the five topics, includes key tips as well as a list of helpful resources, and is organized into three charts each of which is tailored to a different audience—classrooms, households, and workplaces. 

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Meal Prepping and Kits
Linda Breggin
March 2024

The Resource Guide Series highlights five proven food waste prevention strategies: packaging design and use, date labels, meal prepping and kits, storage and freezing, and plate and portion size. Each Resource Guide covers one of the five topics, includes key tips as well as a list of helpful resources, and is organized into three charts each of which is tailored to a different audience—classrooms, households, and workplaces. 

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Packaging Design and Use
Linda Breggin
March 2024

The Resource Guide Series highlights five proven food waste prevention strategies: packaging design and use, date labels, meal prepping and kits, storage and freezing, and plate and portion size. Each Resource Guide covers one of the five topics, includes key tips as well as a list of helpful resources, and is organized into three charts each of which is tailored to a different audience—classrooms, households, and workplaces. 

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