Turning Down the Heat? What the UK’s Incinerator Crackdown Really Means
Waste incineration in the UK has increased five-fold in the 20 years between 2001 and 2021. It is a major part of the UK's waste disposal operations for residual waste that falls outside the scope of reuse and recycling. Although incineration is seen as a better alternative to landfill, the UK Government recognizes the need for stringent requirements to be met for the construction of new facilities . More incinerators would undermine new waste management schemes such as Sim
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