Burning waste for energy is no substitute for recycling
Waste-to-energy projects, often labeled as renewable, do not solve Australia's mounting waste crisis. Sydney faces urgent landfill shortages, and waste incinerators create emissions and residual waste. Real solutions require addressing waste at its source rather than relying on short-term fixes that mask a failure in recycling efforts.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 08:39 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 08:40 UTC
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