There has been widespread positive media coverage following the announcement that new waste incinerators will only receive planning approval if they meet strict new local and environmental conditions. Numerous media outlets including BBC Online, Independent, Daily Mail, Morning Star and Dorset Echo covered the announcement, which marks a significant step in the government’s approach to dealing with waste in a way that works for communities, is fit for the future, and delivers on the Plan for Change. Throughout the last 14 years, England has seen recycling rates stall, meaning too much waste is dealt with through incineration and landfill. Almost half of [...]