As garbage-burning plants proliferate, Britain could end up with too little waste to put in them

Waste is increasingly moving across EU borders, for recovery or disposal. This is true for waste shipments between EU countries, and also transfers of waste outside the EU, according to a new assessment from the European Environment Agency (EEA).

A new study reveals that incinerators already operating in some EU states have the capacity to burn more than the non-recyclable waste generated. Still, industry is pushing to further expand incineration capacity in the European region.

A new study reveals that incinerators already operating in some EU states have the capacity to burn more than the non-recyclable waste generated. Still, industry is pushing to further expand incineration capacity in the European region.

In Europe actions took place in France, Italy, United Kingdom or Spain to denounce the lack of funding going to alternative sustainable practices and technologies whilst national and European public funding goes to subsidise the construction of incinerators and or reward the energy they produce. In the meantime no premium goes to energy savings from prevention, reuse or recycling.

Protest walk against Davyhulme Incinerator was organized by the Breathe Clean Air Group (BCAG, UK). The activity is also part of the "2011 Global Day of Action Against Waste and Incineration."

At least 2,000 people march in the streets of San Sebastian in the Basque Region of Spain to protest against the construction of an incinerator.

On June 17, 2008, the European Parliament approved a weak, industry-friendly Waste Framework Directive.