Plastic Contamination Method Assessment

"Evaluating current mass-based method and possible alternative methods of assessment for plastics in compost and digestate"

Project Selection and Delivery Details

In 2022, the Research Panel recommended the project for funding. Following a competitive tender period, REAL appointed Solidsense, in partnership with Cambridge Eco, as the project contractor in April 2023. Work commenced in June 2023 and is expected to be completed in Spring 2024.

Associated Documents

  • The Project Brief, which summarises the research scope and objectives, can be found here. 
  • The Tender Invitation Document (TID), which was used to invite potential contractors to tender for the work, can be found here.