Concerns Raised Over Indaver Rivenhall Incinerator's Environmental Impact
Braintree councillor Paul Thorogood criticizes the Indaver Rivenhall facility for deviating from its initial scope, now focusing solely on incineration. The facility, which is capable of processing 595,000 tonnes of waste annually, is viewed as a step back from promised recycling and waste management initiatives.
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The Indaver Rivenhall facility in Essex is authorized to process 595,000 tonnes of non-recyclable waste annually, generating electricity for approximately 125,700 homes. Councillor Paul Thorogood has expressed concerns that the facility has strayed from its original design, now consisting only of an incinerator, with promised recycling and composting facilities unbuilt.
Thorogood, motivated by the incinerator's initial plans, argues that incineration neglects the need for waste prevention and a circular economy. Indaver's project development specialist, Gareth Jones, noted that market needs for recycling facilities have shifted, and while the site retains the necessary permissions, current conditions may not support their construction.
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