The Dovesdale Action Group’s inspiring story of resistance against incineration expansion plans shows us how building community power can spark national change.
The impact of incinerators won’t be reduced by carbon capture and storage. We need to stop burning waste.
If we want our waste systems to be more sustainable, Scotland needs to move to a carbon-based targets rather than the current weight-based system.
From health impacts and issues of equality to climate concerns and competition with recycling there are plenty of reasons to say no to more incinerators.
2021 was undoubtedly the biggest year of climate action in Scotland’s history. We’re celebrating some of the wins.
The Scottish Government needs to put a moratorium on incineration until the review is complete.
New polling has shown very high levels of concern among Scottish adults about plastic pollution, with 60% actively trying to do more to reduce the amount they use. However, 40% have had a reusable container refused in the last year, making it harder to take action.
Developing opportunities for businesses working on a circular economy in Scotland would reduce our contribution to the climate crisis.
Viridor are proposing to build one of Scotland’s biggest incinerators in South Lanarkshire.