Roche should look at waste alternatives

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

Roche should look at waste alternatives
Mon, 27 Dec, 2004 - 00:00

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.

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