“We’re not sure we want our children to face health risks in order to give everyone else in the South Island the convenience of burning their rubbish.” Glenavy has 126 pupils, 2.5km downwind of the proposed incinerator.
“Overseas evidence shows that the construction of such facilities does not encourage recycling, reusing, or reducing rubbish, which we believe are more sustainable, future-oriented alternatives to incineration.”
“We believe that only initiatives to encourage individuals to take personal responsibility for their waste can solve New Zealand’s increasing waste problem.”