W.2.1.DAssess the potential to fund and implement an anaerobic digester based on previous studies.

Anaerobic digestion can manage organic waste by producing biogas and a digestate product, potentially creating renewable energy and reducing landfill methane emissions. This action assesses the feasibility of funding and implementing an anaerobic digester in Plymouth, using insights from previous studies to understand costs, feedstock availability, permitting, and operational requirements. A feasibility assessment helps determine whether digestion is the right solution compared with composting or regional partnerships. Success looks like a clear business case (or a clear “no-go” conclusion), identification of funding pathways, and a defined implementation strategy if viable.