Roche should look at waste alternatives

THE new Environment Minister Dick Roche said recently that we must accept incineration.

Did he not learn anything from the local elections? Mr Roche should take a fresh look at the alternatives. They do exist and are much more environmentally friendly.

Even the EU recommends incineration only as a last resort. The Government is determined to convince us it is the best choice just because it’s the handiest way out of the problem.