Organics Recycling Research Library
Research status: Closed
Call Closes: 27/02/2026
About this research:
The Research Library (available at www.realresearchlibrary.com) is an online platform containing hundreds of research articles, technical reports, and policy papers on composting and anaerobic digestion. The Research Library is regularly updated with new literature to reflect ongoing developments in the organics recycling sector, with a particular focus on work from the past decade and on work relevant to the UK. The Research Library also contains the results of a 2020 gap analysis and collates current research gaps, highlighting key areas for further research. The ‘Submit Research’ feature also allows researchers in the field to submit their articles to be added to the Research Library.
Who is leading this work:
Lead organisation: All About The Place
Organisation type: VCSE Organisation
Who is being invited to take part:
Who this opportunity is aimed at:
  • VCSE organisations
  • Community groups
  • Residents
What participation involves:
  • Survey
  • Interviews
  • Focus Groups
Time commitment: 1-2 hours per week for 10 weeks
Incentives or expenses: Travel and subsisitence claims wil be paid, if agreed in advance
Ethics and safeguarding
Safeguarding considerations: None
Ethical approval status: In progress

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