The Economic Pitfalls of Incineration versus a Zero Waste Approach in the Global South

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PRESS RELEASE
GAIA
Argentina
Chennai, India
Kolkatta, India
Kovalam, India
New Delhi, India
Italy
Lebanon
Malaysia
Philippines
Spain

Thailand

Turkey
Uruguay
USA
 
RESOURCES
· Executive Summary
· 20 Reasons Why incineration is a losing financial proposition for host communities
· Incinerator Myths
· Aiming for Zero Waste: 10steps to get started
· Conclusion
 
Governments and Citizens Urged:
Go for Zero Waste, Reject Incineration




Beirut, 22 April 2004: While the Normany dumpsite (shown in picture) in Beirut
is an example of "economic pitfalls" of bad waste management involving
incineration, the Zero Waste approach Greenpeace is advocating in Lebanon
represents the sound alternative for a sustainable solid waste management plan.

Photo: Greenpeace/Saad Salloum


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