Plastic waste burning trial at cement factory prompts backlash
Adelaide's Adbri cement factory began a six-week trial Tuesday burning increased plastic waste as fuel, despite opposition from the local council and residents. The Environment Protection Authority approved burning up to 32 tonnes per hour with maximum 20 percent plastic concentration in the calciner.
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Published 20 Jul 2026, 08:53 UTC · Updated 20 Jul 2026, 09:00 UTC
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