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Waste contract could be taken in house.

16th January, 2017

The spotlight is now on the Veolia waste contract which was based on building a new incinerator and continuing to … Full Story »

Public Health England delay report into health effects of incinerators

23rd March, 2016

Back in 2001 Greenpeace occupied the Bernard Road incinerator and painted “Toxic Crime” on the chimney. At that time the … Full Story »

Ten years of Green Councillors in Sheffield

10th June, 2014

“When we first went to knock on doors, people had never heard of us”, admits Sheffield’s Green party leader Jillian … Full Story »

Fury at city’s level of recycling

15th April, 2003

Having invested in a massive new incinerator the Council needed to keep feeding it with waste- so they made little … Full Story »

No more than Greenwash

14th February, 2003

Jillian Creasy wrote to the Sheffield Telegraph pointing out the flaws in Martin Simpson’s (Managing Director of Onyx) claims. She … Full Story »

Greenpeace protesters found guilty-but only fined for damaging door!

3rd December, 2002

Sheffield Greens attending court today were elated that although the Greenpeace protesters were found guilty this was only for a … Full Story »

Casting vote gives go ahead to new incinerator.

27th September, 2002

Sheffield Telegraph’s report on the vote that decided Sheffield’s waste management for 30 years. The awful decision was made on … Full Story »

Incinerator plan needs a re-think

24th September, 2002

After the Council approved plans for a massive new incinerator, the Star’s editorial failed to support our campaign against it … Full Story »

Dustbin of UK rubbish protest

16th June, 2002

Green Party supported the Global Day of Action against Incineration.

Global day of action against incineration

15th June, 2002

Green Party members helped organise the Global day of action on against incineration.