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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 was certainly correct that there would soon be Green Councillors … 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 very minor offence of damaging a door. The Greenpeace protesters … Full Story »

Months of secret planning before assault on city’s dirty chimney

3rd December, 2002

The Sheffield Star reported that the occupation of Bernard Road was planned very carefully, ensuring it would be safe and non-violent.

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 the casting vote of Councillor Tim Rippon. Dr Jillian Creasy, … 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 but it did warn that the plant may be too … 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.

Gemma takes on leader over incineration

20th April, 2002

Gemma Lock stood as an Independent in the May 2002 elections and then joined the Green Party.

Danger dust from burning

15th January, 2002

“Pressure will increase on Onyx and the Council to recycle more”

21st November, 2001

As plans for the new incinerator materialised Green Party campaigners urged the council to recycle far more as was common in Switzerland and Germany.