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North & South article highlights company’s chequered history.
Failed West Coast proposals, unlawful storage of waste, corruption, and importing waste. Director Paul Taylor claims he doesn’t know when asked about Chinese government involvement in Project Kea, but N&S unravels the truth. In 2016, government agency New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) contributed $50,000 towards a feasibility study for a plant in Westport — it was never published due
Contentious Feilding waste-to-energy plant proposal withdrawn due to “technicalities”.
Zero Waste Network general manager Dorte Wray said members were “absolutely thrilled for the community, for the climate, and for a real zero-waste solution.” This proposal was shocking, as it is a failed technology all over the world. It doesn’t work, and it is incredibly toxic and polluting.” The proposed waste-to-energy pyrolysis facility in Feilding will not proceed after the
Waimate, district – population of 8320.”They will be able to power their CITY with the residues they have produced.” – Herman Sioen, SIRRL.
Self-proclaimed waste-to-energy expert and SIRRL director Herman Sioen claims Project Kea is “Best of the best.” “It goes one step beyond what would be normal practice in Europe. For every potential risk, there is a double system; if one would fail for some reason, there is always a second system that takes over and ensures the emissions are ok.” When