London - The Election Manifestos for each of the three major UK parties contain a number of policy proposals on waste management and carbon reduction. The UK Environmental Services Association (ESA) listed them in a paper to compare the items and statements.

Commenting on the three manifestos, ESA said:

"The UK still has to meet its obligations under the Landfill Directive and the next Parliament will be crucial not only in meeting the 2013 target but also in putting in place a framework that will enable the industry to develop the infrastructure the UK needs to meet the 2020 target in a timely fashion. We will urge the new government to make significant improvements to the planning system to facilitate the introduction of new residual waste infrastructure and to put in place clear incentives to maximise the recovery of materials and energy from the UK’s waste stream.

"ESA looks forward to working with whichever party forms the new administration in May. The last 13 years have seen an incredible transformation in the waste sector as household recycling rates have quintupled and our reliance on landfill has correspondingly reduced dramatically. The waste sector remains the largest source of domestic renewable electricity, generating more energy than onshore wind in 2008. Last year saw the introduction of a new Waste Framework Directive and ESA looks forward to working with the new government to ensure the clear and consistent enforcement of EU law."

The list of statements on waste management and carbon reductions can be downloaded under esauk.org.

Quelle: Environmental Services Association (ESA)

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