Europe
GAIA has more than 100 members in over 20 European countries who are working to stop the advance of incineration and implement zero waste programmes. Learn more.
In the Spotlight
Special Screening of Trashed film at Cannes
UK filmmaker Candida Brady's documentary Trashed, featuring actor Jeremy Irons looks at the growing global crisis of trash, highlighting how human health and the environment are threatened by the pollution from burning and discarding waste. Trashed will receive a special screening at the Cannes film festival, which runs from May 16-27.
Celebrating Community: GAIA 10 Report Offers Snapshots of First Decade
GAIA’s first decade ended in December 2010—and we spent 2011 putting together stories and images to share a snapshot of the alliance’s collective work.
GAIA’s values include taking the time to appreciate one another and to celebrate our success and work together. We hope this report, “GAIA 10: 10 Years of Community Action for Zero Waste Solutions,” will be an opportunity for collective reflection and celebration.
Incinerators: Myths vs. Facts
In recent years, the incinerator industry has tried to expand their sector by marketing their facilities as “Waste to Energy” (WTE), using misleading claims of “reducing climate pollution”, and being a “clean energy source”. This document dispels some of the most common myths about incinerators with real facts.
Devonport incinerator challenged by opponents PlymWIN
BBC News
March 20th, 2012
BBC News
March 20th, 2012
A group called PlymWIN will argue the city council's decision to grant planning permission was "unlawful".
Protesters start legal fight over Plymouth waste incinerator
Plymouth Herald
March 20th, 2012
Plymouth Herald
March 20th, 2012
ANTI-INCINERATOR protesters have begun a legal fight that could see them seek an injunction to stop construction of the multi-million-pound plant.
More than half Welsh councils set to miss their recycling targets
by Darren Devine, Wales Online
March 8th, 2012
by Darren Devine, Wales Online
March 8th, 2012
WALES seems certain to miss a 52% recycling target for 2012-13, according to the latest figures. “The problem is the Welsh Government just hasn’t got its priorities right and it’s not taking the lead on recycling, which it could do. And I think it’s muddied its own waters by signing up to incineration programmes, which are heavily dependent on waste of any kind.”















