Will the proposed Residual Waste to Energy CHP plant be better or worse than landfilling in terms of its carbon footprint?
The region is heavily dependent on landfill at present and the diversion from landfill will significantly reduce the carbon footprint and help meet targets set by the Scottish Government. The waste scenario has been modelled using SEPA’s latest assessment tool and the results will be included in the Environmental Impact Assessment.
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