Greenpeace today issued the following statement after the arrest of the last of the volunteers occupying the SELCHP incinerator, at 10.45am on 28th February 2002.
"We are sad that our occupation has come to an end, but are immensely proud of the many volunteers who helped to shut the incinerator for three and a half days.
Dioxins cause cancer and the Government admits that at least half our children are taking in more of this chemical than is considered 'safe'.
Every hour that we kept the incinerator shut was an hour less pollution by dioxins, acid gases, toxic metals and particulates.
Britain needs proper recycling and composting and a safe waste management strategy. Government plans to build more than a hundred rubbish burners across Britain are doomed to failure because the public won't stand for it.
The Greenpeace campaign against waste incineration continues".
Further information:
Contact:
Greenpeace press office on 020 7865 8255
Video and stills of occupation available
