published below for the analysis and proposals on waste incineration, written by Ginatempo Benjamin, a professor in the Department of Physics, University of Messina
L 'Incineration is not destruction of a mass of waste, but a reduction in their volume, that is a kind of efficient compaction, chemical rather than mechanical. The price paid for this reduction in volume is the emission of gas and dust. Incineration is none other than the provision of a large percentage of our trash into a huge landfill apparently free to use: the atmosphere.
L 'Incineration is not destruction of a mass of waste, but a reduction in their volume, that is a kind of efficient compaction, chemical rather than mechanical. The price paid for this reduction in volume is the emission of gas and dust. Incineration is none other than the provision of a large percentage of our trash into a huge landfill apparently free to use: the atmosphere.
Proposals for an alternative.
It is clear that the laws of Nature can not be violated or ignored just because the media have the energy plant as the final solution to the problem of waste in the Western world. Certain statements clash with the laws of physics. A fundamental law is the following: "the mass is not created and not destroyed" (Principle of Conservation of Mass). This applies everywhere in the universe and shall also apply to waste incinerators. This means that one ton of waste prior to incineration, will weigh a ton even after incineration, but it will be in the form of ash, more or less fine dust, gas and other materials seized from expensive and refined filtering systems. So if you have less ash will be produced more dust and gas (more or less harmful). It should also be cleared away another misconception: that the incinerator to produce energy is not at all mean that the mass of the waste is converted into energy (fortunately there are no nuclear reactions in incinerators!). It only means that the thermal energy in the combustion of RDF is converted into electrical energy. It is understood that this energy is the enhancement of the waste, it would be lost if the CDR was going to landfill.
It is then, of course, the problem of what to do with ashes and filters, special waste that can not end up under the carpet. The logical consequence of the above is that incineration is not and can not be the solution to the problem of waste disposal, as media propaganda on this issue. The energy plant, therefore, will not prevent al'umanità to be buried by waste, but will serve at most to postpone that moment - unless you are with the first poison gas and dust.
The most rigorous but simple way to avoid being quickly buried by our waste, according to previous arguments, one of the accounts. Expand recycling is certainly one of the most efficient techniques. Stefano from acting in his fine article (http://www.sinistra-democratica.it/dalla-stampa/articol-771) reminds us that recycling one kilogram of plastic is much cheaper (in terms of energy) to redo it from scratch on oil. I would go a little 'later on. A plastic bottle (such as that of the detergent) is almost eternal, and there's not much reason to recycle (ie, clean it, melt it and make plastic bags): just reuse it as is (ie filling new detergent). Unfortunately, it is not so for cans or for those grocery bags or trash.
almost complete recycling of many materials, however, is possible, but it supposed to mount an industrial system and willing to implement - this time, yes! - To enhance the waste. Unfortunately, without a paper mill nearby is not useful to recycle paper, without a nearby foundry and properly equipped is impossible to recycle aluminum, without specialized electronic industries can not be properly recycle the phones and televisions, etc. .. So it asked the following question: if in a region (eg Sicily) there is an industrial system that can receive and process waste materials in a cost effective way, how can one recycle up to 30% of MSW? I do not think that everything depends on the cultural barbarism and backwardness of citizens. In fact, in Sicily is still recycles less than in California (in Messina 3%) and the situation will worsen. In exchange for the transfer of a small proportion of waste from Campania, Sicily Cuffaro won by the Prodi government (Pace of Pecoraro Scanio), the release of the construction of 4 (four), Italy's largest energy plants. Sicily therefore is gearing up to become the main dustbin of Italy, where it will burn everything that does not recycle, that is, almost everything. Indeed, the more you will burn more convenient for individuals who will manage the facilities. Sicily and the equation "to waste money = ecomafie" is easy to predict.
In my opinion, the most rational response to the waste problem, the objective sought here, is the "zero option" by Paul Connett: everything that sooner or later will simply be incinerated should not be produced. But we must realize that this is impossible in a neo-liberal development model. In fact produce only what is needed and can be reused is only possible in a society that pursues the common good, not a company that pursues profit. Presented very well known that this issue outlines the sustainability-market dichotomy and the only rational solution is that I know my side of sustainability. That is the socialism of the future. But unfortunately it will take time (especially if left in the federation and even tinker you decide to join).
In the meantime, however, can not afford to waste that fill the streets and something must do, because you can not wait and get sick with the rubbish under the house. So while some will need to build incinerators, but without exaggeration as the Sicilian bulimic. However, in addition to a general "focus on money laundering" - whose limits are as stated in the level of industrial development of the territory and not only in the good manners of the people - I believe that government action can understand some speech, that I just to list.
1. Release the TARSU the square footage of homes / drill and fix the amount of waste products to businesses and the amount per person for families who make less trash pay less.
2. Increase TARSU but the discounts appreciably (up to 70%) to citizens in proportion to the amount of recycled materials: those who recycle more pay less.
3. Use the large department stores as collection centers for recyclable materials by imposing (the licensing) the cost of transporting materials to be recycled to the target (a truck that empties into a hypermarket there could load paper collection and return journey download it in a paper mill).
4. Extending incentives for scrapping as well as electronic devices, appliances, etc.. also in furniture, mattresses and various ornaments.
5. Substantial tax incentives for companies to enable the purchase and distribution bulk products and correspondingly substantial discounts to the consumer. For example, the purchase of detergent (or mineral water, oil, milk, tomato sauce, frozen, juice, flour, sugar, salt, pasta, etc..) By special dispensers and using reusable containers.
6. Distribution of bulk drugs (no blisters or boxes) according to the exact number of tablets / vials required for treatment in custom containers (which would also lead to big savings to the NHS) and flyer artwork (electronic).
7. Prohibit by law, or at least heavily taxed, the production and use of plastic bags for shopping and polystyrene trays for food products, and similar useless products.
8. Establishment of Recycle managers in municipalities and public bodies.
It is then, of course, the problem of what to do with ashes and filters, special waste that can not end up under the carpet. The logical consequence of the above is that incineration is not and can not be the solution to the problem of waste disposal, as media propaganda on this issue. The energy plant, therefore, will not prevent al'umanità to be buried by waste, but will serve at most to postpone that moment - unless you are with the first poison gas and dust.
The most rigorous but simple way to avoid being quickly buried by our waste, according to previous arguments, one of the accounts. Expand recycling is certainly one of the most efficient techniques. Stefano from acting in his fine article (http://www.sinistra-democratica.it/dalla-stampa/articol-771) reminds us that recycling one kilogram of plastic is much cheaper (in terms of energy) to redo it from scratch on oil. I would go a little 'later on. A plastic bottle (such as that of the detergent) is almost eternal, and there's not much reason to recycle (ie, clean it, melt it and make plastic bags): just reuse it as is (ie filling new detergent). Unfortunately, it is not so for cans or for those grocery bags or trash.
almost complete recycling of many materials, however, is possible, but it supposed to mount an industrial system and willing to implement - this time, yes! - To enhance the waste. Unfortunately, without a paper mill nearby is not useful to recycle paper, without a nearby foundry and properly equipped is impossible to recycle aluminum, without specialized electronic industries can not be properly recycle the phones and televisions, etc. .. So it asked the following question: if in a region (eg Sicily) there is an industrial system that can receive and process waste materials in a cost effective way, how can one recycle up to 30% of MSW? I do not think that everything depends on the cultural barbarism and backwardness of citizens. In fact, in Sicily is still recycles less than in California (in Messina 3%) and the situation will worsen. In exchange for the transfer of a small proportion of waste from Campania, Sicily Cuffaro won by the Prodi government (Pace of Pecoraro Scanio), the release of the construction of 4 (four), Italy's largest energy plants. Sicily therefore is gearing up to become the main dustbin of Italy, where it will burn everything that does not recycle, that is, almost everything. Indeed, the more you will burn more convenient for individuals who will manage the facilities. Sicily and the equation "to waste money = ecomafie" is easy to predict.
In my opinion, the most rational response to the waste problem, the objective sought here, is the "zero option" by Paul Connett: everything that sooner or later will simply be incinerated should not be produced. But we must realize that this is impossible in a neo-liberal development model. In fact produce only what is needed and can be reused is only possible in a society that pursues the common good, not a company that pursues profit. Presented very well known that this issue outlines the sustainability-market dichotomy and the only rational solution is that I know my side of sustainability. That is the socialism of the future. But unfortunately it will take time (especially if left in the federation and even tinker you decide to join).
In the meantime, however, can not afford to waste that fill the streets and something must do, because you can not wait and get sick with the rubbish under the house. So while some will need to build incinerators, but without exaggeration as the Sicilian bulimic. However, in addition to a general "focus on money laundering" - whose limits are as stated in the level of industrial development of the territory and not only in the good manners of the people - I believe that government action can understand some speech, that I just to list.
1. Release the TARSU the square footage of homes / drill and fix the amount of waste products to businesses and the amount per person for families who make less trash pay less.
2. Increase TARSU but the discounts appreciably (up to 70%) to citizens in proportion to the amount of recycled materials: those who recycle more pay less.
3. Use the large department stores as collection centers for recyclable materials by imposing (the licensing) the cost of transporting materials to be recycled to the target (a truck that empties into a hypermarket there could load paper collection and return journey download it in a paper mill).
4. Extending incentives for scrapping as well as electronic devices, appliances, etc.. also in furniture, mattresses and various ornaments.
5. Substantial tax incentives for companies to enable the purchase and distribution bulk products and correspondingly substantial discounts to the consumer. For example, the purchase of detergent (or mineral water, oil, milk, tomato sauce, frozen, juice, flour, sugar, salt, pasta, etc..) By special dispensers and using reusable containers.
6. Distribution of bulk drugs (no blisters or boxes) according to the exact number of tablets / vials required for treatment in custom containers (which would also lead to big savings to the NHS) and flyer artwork (electronic).
7. Prohibit by law, or at least heavily taxed, the production and use of plastic bags for shopping and polystyrene trays for food products, and similar useless products.
8. Establishment of Recycle managers in municipalities and public bodies.
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