‘New incineration plant in Mapo’ Seoul City deliberating for over two weeks on whether to appeal after losing in lower courts
Seoul City is deliberating whether to appeal a court ruling against the establishment of a new incineration facility in the Mapo district after losing in both the first and second trials.
Controversy over 'private consignment' of 530,000 tons of waste in the metropolitan area this year
This article discusses the controversy surrounding the consignment of municipal solid waste management in South Korea's metropolitan area, revealing over 530,000 tons handled by private companies since the ban on landfill began in January.
Valdemingómez, from the Madrid City Council's promise to close the incinerator in ten years to an operating contract until 2040
The Madrid City Council's commitment to shut down the Valdemingómez incinerator by 2035 is at risk as new contracts extend its operation to 2040, causing concern among local residents.
Second-stage response to wildfire in Hamyang declared for the first time this year... government implements zero tolerance for cigarette butts and illegal incineration
The first second-stage response to a wildfire this year was declared in Hamyang, South Korea, following a three-day battle against the flames.
Dangerous waste will soon provide indoor heating and electricity
A hazardous waste incineration plant in Tartu, Estonia, is set to start testing a new facility that is seven times more powerful than the existing one, which currently processes nearly 2000 tons of waste annually.
Incineration of plastic waste is not 'recycling': we must correct the false 'circular economy'
A report critiques South Korea's government strategy for reducing plastic waste, arguing it misrepresents recycling and prioritizes energy recovery over actual reduction and reuse.
Plan to burn 700,000 tonnes of Sydney's red-bin rubbish near Parkes hits a hurdle
The Parkes Shire Council has officially opposed a proposed waste incinerator that would burn waste from Sydney.
Construction of a new incineration plant in Mapo failed in the appeal trial… risk of the plan falling through
The Seoul High Court upheld a lower court's ruling against the city's plans for a new waste incineration plant in Mapo, requiring a comprehensive re-evaluation of the project's feasibility.
Private Incineration: Cost Disparities for Waste Handling in the Metropolitan Area Reach Threefold
A new analysis reveals significant disparities in contract costs for private waste incineration among municipalities in South Korea's metropolitan area, leading to potential financial strain on local governments.
‘Fire Underfoot’ Waste in the Capital Region...Even if the Installation Period of Public Incineration Facilities Is Reduced by 3.5 Years, It Still Takes ‘8 Years’
The South Korean government has announced a reduction in the installation period for public incineration facilities from nearly 12 years to just over 8 years, amid ongoing disputes over waste management.
Kristjan Järvan: Estonia Faces Another Price Increase and a New Tax
Estonia is set to experience another price hike this summer due to a new waste incineration tax introduced by the Ministry of Climate, affecting all households regardless of their income or location.
Cheongju City - Incineration Companies Sign Agreement to Refrain from Accepting Household Waste… Environmental Groups Criticize ‘Delayed Administrative Action’
Cheongju City has signed an agreement with local waste incineration companies to refrain from accepting household waste from the capital region, though environmental groups criticize the measure as ineffective and merely administrative.
Opacity prevails in the FGR regarding drug seizures and incineration
A report from the Internal Control Body of the Attorney General's Office highlights a lack of transparency in the handling of significant drug seizures and incinerations in Mexico.