Established in 1970, Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology (CREST) journal serves as an international forum to publish timely critical reviews in environmental science and technology, and to promote advancements in solving important environmental problems. Since 2021, Professor Lena Q. Ma at Zhejiang University has served as the Editor-in-Chief (EIC). Working with the entire editorial team and supporting staff from T&F, various measures and awards have been implemented to enhance CREST’s quality and reputation.