RRF DATABASE - COMPOSTING

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• Barriers to Composting in Scotland An analysis of issues raised in open discussion (1.5 MB) Study from Remade Scotland, June 2001

This report summarises notes and subsequent analysis of detailed discussions about the barriers to composting in Scotland. This discussion took place as a facilitated meeting at East Kilbride on 24 April 2001.

The group considered the long term issues of barriers to composting common to any potential operator or user of products. It was acknowledged that there are always additional local barriers such as logistical or site constraints. Barriers were categorised in terms of topic and then as either REMADE Scotland or Non-REMADE responsibilities. Priority of each issue was assessed through discussion but also and by the number of participants that had listed a topic as of particular importance to them during ‘break-out’ time.

• Compost Market Structure In Scotland (August 2001) Availability and Price Structure, Remade Scotland (0.5MB)

On behalf of the REMADE programme, a detailed telephone and fax survey of the market developments for composted products was undertaken during June-August 2001. The objectives were to:
• Identify companies and organisations marketing compost in Scotland

• Assess the range and style of composted products • Determine the price structure of the market, particularly in comparison to competitive peat-based products

• To provide feedback for compost manufacturers to assist market development

Individual companies were approached initially by telephone and subsequently by fax/letter, outlining the scope of the REMADE programme. Respondents were asked to supply information on product ranges and pricing structure. Company-specific information remains confidential, but is used in this report to assess the trends and price developments for the sector.

All product prices are ex-works and therefore take no account of the cost of transportation, which can be very significant. In using this data to develop operational costings, for instance, for the use of compost on construction sites, the proximity of the site to the compost producer should always be taken into account as this can be a decisive factor. Nonetheless, the data provides a useful insight into the current market position and price structure for composted materials in Scotland. The survey includes compost suppliers in England where they were prepared to quote for delivery to a Scottish customer. Not all suppliers are compost manufacturers but all those contacted for this survey are commercial traders not supplying the general public.

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