This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Saturday, 31 July 2021
Giving Recycling a Bad Name?
Biffa, the UK's largest waste company, has been fined £1.5 m (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jul/30/uk-waste-firm-fined-15m-for-exporting-household-waste). Biffa exported 1000 tonnes of household waste to India and Indonesia. The bags were labelled 'waste paper' but contained 50,000 tins; 40,000 plastic bags; 25,000 items of clothing; 3,000 used nappies and even condoms. This is just plain cheating and is likely to deter people from sorting their household rubbish. Clearly, exporting in this fashion is a health hazard. £1.5 m seems to be a totally minimal fine!
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