Slough Anti-Litter Society (SALS) were one of the six community organisations who participated in the Community Led Research Pilot (CLRP). They were founded on a vision for a cleaner and greener Slough, and encourage residents to clean up, reduce waste, and embrace sustainable practices. Through community litter picks, upcycling fashion events, clothes swaps, and a repair café they are bringing the community together. 

As part of the pilot, Slough Anti-Litter Society, a community of volunteers, wanted to find out about the community's attitude and behaviour toward littering, through community organising and digital technology. 

Core research theme: Investigate behaviour change to understand why people litter, what influences these behaviours, and how these behaviours can be changed. 

Community Leader: Tirza Meinema. 

University of Reading researchers: Prof Keiichi Nakata (Informatics, Henley Business School), Dr Rosa Walling-Wefelmeyer (Law, University of Reading)   

As part of the concluded pilot, each group co-produced a series of tools and resources, including research findings, case studies, and videos: 

Slough Anti-Litter Society end-of-project video 

Slough Anti Litter Society participatory video 

If you would like to know more about the Community Led Research Pilot, get in touch at [email protected]