Participate in the Big Compost Experiment.
There is still time to take part in UCLs nationwide citizen science research experiment in compostable and biodegradable plastic and to help shape the future of the planet
UCL would like you to help investigate the role and effectiveness of biodegradable and compostable packaging. The survey is well underway but there is still time to take part. The first part of the experiment is a short 5 minute survey: UCL would like to know what you think of biodegradable plastics, what you do with them, and if you ever compost them yourself.
The second part is optional for those who compost. It’s a home composting experiment. In which you are asked to place a few biodegradable plastic items in your compost under controlled conditions, and then report back about whether they compost or not.
By taking part in the experiment, you will be helping to determine the viability of biodegradable and compostable plastics. The data collected from you will
feed into a Live Composting Map, a live map of home composting activities across the UK, and, with your consent, you will kept up-to-date with the project as it develops. However, you also
have the option to remain anonymous.
This is one of a series of research initiatives currently being undertaken as part of UCL’s Plastic Waste Innovation Hub, jointly funded
by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
For more details go to https://www.bigcompostexperiment.org.uk/
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Very informative site. Having been away for 5 weeks and returning to evidence of rats under and around the compost bin, I can testify to lack of human activity allowing the rats to get comfortable.
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