EfW & The Hierarchy: - Sustainability Live

Export of residual wastesThis is frankly madness – a Jekyll and Hyde policy framework whichsupports the export of UK PLC resources capable of powering growth inour economy, providing energy security and helping tackle fuel poverty.Consider that each lorry of waste exported could power 5 to 6 UK homesfor a whole year.What’s more, we not only export UK resources, but then we purchaseEuros to send 30 days after we send the lorry load.“The Government is keen to support domestic RDF and SRF markets, wherethey can provide better environmental outcomes, to ensure that the UKbenefits from the energy generated from UK waste.” – DEFRA Feb 13This is a short-term position which has to change.