The project involves installing, operating, and researching a domestic-sized biodigester in the Students’ Union common area/kitchen on the ATU Mayo campus.

The biodigester produces and collects biogas that can be utilised in a stove and will require 1.5kgs of material a day. The project will be established as a research piece recording of the type/weight of material input, in addition to the output and its variability.  This engages students about resource conservation and provides opportunities for hands on engagement and activity which they may use post-graduation.

The project will involve students on the environmental management module from the BA in Outdoor Education and Leisure and the BA in History and Geography working collaboratively to manage and research the inputs/output of the biodigester, and to publicise the project in collaboration with the Students’ Union.