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Death knell for incinerator industry as Commission recommends moratorium on new facilities

February 5, 2017 by CHASE

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CHASE welcomes the 26 January 2017 European Commission reports on the implementation of the Circular Economy Plan and the specific clarification on waste to energy with recommendations which include the phasing out of public money from incinerators, the introduction of a moratorium on new facilities and the introduction or increase of incineration taxes.

The documents provide clear communication on Europes move away from incineration as part of a commitment to move efficiently towards a closed-loop, sustainable circular economy.
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/circular-economy/implementation_report.pdf
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/waste/waste-to-energy.pdf

Shredding Indavers energy-recovery charade, the document unequivocally states that ‘waste incineration with limited energy recovery is regarded as disposal’ and exempts non-burn technology which also recovers energy from the recommendation that ‘Member States are advised to gradually phase-out public support for the recovery of energy from mixed waste.’

CHASE Chairperson Mary O’Leary said “This is a clear death knell to the incinerator industry. The foundation on which their business plan is built is crumbling. Ireland needs to cut any financial obligations to incinerator operators in the form of energy subsidies and move towards a circular economy and a sustainable future. CHASE fully supports this document and it reflects the direction which we have advocated since the outset of our campaign 16 years ago.

While the Ringaskiddy site is intrinsically unsuitable as shown in this latest and prior Oral Hearings, these latest Commission guidelines mean that Bord Pleanalas duty to the taxpayer is to refuse planning.

Very relevant to Ireland’s current situation, it gives a green light to the movement of cross-border waste as an interim solution ‘while countries with low or no incineration implement the moves towards modern circular systems’ focusing on improving separate collection, increasing recycling capacity, clean production systems and repair and giving more consideration to those processes, such as anaerobic digestion of biodegradable waste, where material recycling is combined with energy recovery.

Ireland clearly needs to reflect this EU direction, embrace the circular economy and shift up the waste hierarchy in accordance with the Commission Guidelines.

The incinerator industry has nowhere left to hide. Europe has stated clearly that incineration is not the future path and it would be imprudent for Ireland to set out on that path at this stage.”

The January 2017 reports relate to the action plan adopted on 2 December 2015 by the European Commission entitled Closing the loop – An EU action plan for the circular economy, which roadmaps a transformative agenda with significant new jobs and growth potential aimed at fostering sustainable consumption and production patterns, in line with EU commitments under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
(http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A52015DC0614)

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Oral Hearing 2016 headlines

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  • No measuring of nanoparticles – not practical, Indaver tell hearing
  • Indaver facility will carry strategic implications for the State – Indaver offer to shut down for Department when needed
  • Indaver to abandon fire fighting after just 2 hours
  • Final Submissions today, questions next week
  • Indaver selective quotation omits that incinerators likely to cause premature deaths
  • 13 year old Cobh student calls for baseline health study for Harbour
  • “There is no risk assessment” – says top Epidemiologist Anthony Staines
  • No safe level of exposure to tiny particulates, says toxico pathologist
  • Royal flush as all TD’s unite to protect the new era for Cork Harbour
  • Ringaskiddy incinerator live plume plot launched
  • Statement from Department of Defence
  • Human Health needs the same standard as protected species: CHASE Opening Statement
  • Indaver experts confirm: High Tide is now inside the site boundary. No separate Health Impact Assessment
  • Packed hearing opens at Carrigaline Court Hotel
  • Full CHASE Submission to An Bord Pleanala

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