Years ago, ash from the Byker incinerator was used to make paths on some allotments in Newcastle. The only problem was that toxic heavy metals leached out of the ash into the soil where folk were gro… (View Post)

Yes, bottom ash is typically used in aggregates production. But you want to extract the metals first, and sell them. (View Post)

Don't use the "I" word. "Energy recovery facility" is the preferred terminology for plants that, er, incinerate waste. Is the site you are visiting considering retrofitting C… (View Post)

If Islington returned 600 MPs, with just 50 from the rest of the UK, she'd be the ideal choice. In the real world, about as bad as you could get. (View Post)

There's a TV ad for one holiday company that features an obnoxious family getting complimentary lounge access. Makes Spoons look upmarket. (View Post)