Collectively Challenging Waste, Elevating Solutions Together

Housed at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, and in collaboration with Syracuse University, the Center for Sustainable Materials Management (CSMM) is working to bring together people and organizations to innovate the way we manage materials in New York.

Our Mission

To inspire, lead, and connect a diverse group of people and organizations that will collectively challenge the concept of “waste,” through redefining and reimagining how we procure, produce, consume, manage, and market materials.

Our Vision

To make New York State a driving force of the future by galvanizing and leading all sectors of the State to apply the principles of sustainable materials management, propelling the State to become the least resource consumptive and most circular in the country.

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What We Do

  • Waste Reduction and Product Stewardship

    Promoting waste prevention and reduction, particularly packaging reduction and product stewardship.

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  • Closed-Loop, Responsible Purchasing

    Using New York State’s purchasing power to encourage closed-loop, responsible purchasing.

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  • Expanding Recycling Markets

    Developing economic markets for recyclables, fostering entrepreneurship, and helping to convert manufacturing to use more recycling feedstock.

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  • Outreach, Education, and Engagement

    Deliver comprehensive community outreach, public education, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

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  • Our Research

    Identifying new methods to manage non-recyclable paper materials through the development of composting and unique conversion options.

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CSMM in Action

Premiered in the Fall of 2023, you can now press play on our brand new documentary and experience the innovative efforts of CSMM and our partners to advance sustainable materials management in New York State.

Meet the Team

  • Kweku Attafuah-Waddee

    Research Assistant (ESF)

  • Doug Daley

    Co-Principal Investigator (ESF)

  • Delaney Demro

    Project Manager (ESF)

  • Lindsay Eberhart

    Outreach Program Coordinator (Syracuse University CSCS)

  • Sue Fassler

    Executive Director of Sustainability (ESF)

  • Dr. Chang Geun Yoo

    Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering (ESF)

  • Dr. Raju Jampana

    Postdoctoral Associate (ESF)

  • Linjing Jia

    Phd Candidate (ESF)

  • Jesse Kerns

    Program Manager (Syracuse University CSCS)

  • Dr. Deepak Kumar

    Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering (ESF)

  • Mark Lichtenstein

    Principal Investigator (ESF)

  • Dr. Shilje Liu

    Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering (ESF)

  • MeiLin Luzadis

    Project Assistant (Syracuse University CSCS)

  • Dr. Bandaru Ramarao

    Co-Principal Investigator (ESF)

  • Lisa Ruggero

    Program Manager (Syracuse University CSCS)

  • Maryam Saffari

    PhD Candidate (ESF)

  • Dr. Christopher Thomas

    Postdoctoral Associate (ESF)

  • Kate Walker

    Executive Director (ESF)

  • Melissa Young

    Co-Principal Investigator (Syracuse University CSCS)