Waste-to-energy

• Neighbours rally against proposed biofuel plant on Semiahmoo First Nation’s land

  A proposed waste-to-energy plant on a First Nations reserve in South Surrey has sparked opposition from neighbours who worry about potential pollution and smell.

  Environment

  Oct 11, 2023
  
• Vancouver facility prepares for arrival of years-old trash from Philippines

  While Canadians begin celebrating the country's 152nd birthday this weekend, workers in Vancouver will be burning piles of years-old garbage.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2019
  
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• Canadian trash at heart of ‘war’ with Philippines to be burned in Metro Vancouver power plant

  Metro Vancouver describes the facility as the "most environmentally sustainable option to recover energy and resources from waste that cannot be reused or recycled."

  May 24, 2019
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• Nova Scotia moves to allow thermal disposal of plastic, newsprint

  Environment Minister Margaret Miller says the move will give businesses an opportunity to "create something useful from waste destined for landfills."

  Environment

  Jan 16, 2019