Readers' Blog: Incineration of waste is no value to the environment

I learned last week that planning permission has been granted for a municipal and hazardous waste incinerator in the Cork Harbour area. I could not object to the incineration of toxic organic waste, some of which may be of assistance for the excellent pharmaceutical initiatives based in Cork.

I must, however, express my deep regret if the proposed incinerator will process materials such as putrescible wastes, paper and lignocellulosic materials (wood straws, garden wastes, etc). I listened to the very valid objections made on radio to incineration by Mary O’Leary of Chase (Cork Harbour Alliance for a Safe Environment) and by Eamon Ryan TD.