Largest UK study to date uncovers hidden chemical risks in waste-to-energy residues

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Mar 17, 2026, 3:50 pm126 ptsTrending
Energy-from-waste facilities are often positioned as a cleaner alternative to landfill, transforming rubbish into electricity and reducing the UK's waste burden. But new research suggests that there may be a hidden cost to this process: potentially hazardous chemical residues that remain largely out of public…

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