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"Every year, Australia buries millions of tonnes of waste in landfills. But
these sites are filling fast, recycling has its own limitations, and most waste
export is banned. So councils and state governments are looking for
alternatives.
Several large-scale incinerators have been proposed, to turn municipal solid
waste into electricity. One is already up and running in Perth’s outer suburbs.
The A$1.5 billion Parkes Energy Recovery project planned for New South Wales
would be Australia’s biggest. However, community backlash over potential health
risks could put the plan in doubt.
As chemical engineers, we recognise the potential benefits of this technology.
Modern facilities operating around the world show these processes can be
efficient, safe and environmentally controlled. However, minimal risk does not
mean zero risk. Understanding both the benefits and challenges is crucial to
address community concerns."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
