Important role

摘要

FOR THE past five years the waste and recycling industry has been plagued by news headlines over the number of fires occurring in the sector. Of course, there's no smoke without fire, but has the coverage always given a wholly true picture of the industry? In some cases maybe, but in others not necessarily.The waste and recycling sector plays a crucial role in the world we live in. It provides an alternative to landfill, creates sustainable products for us as consumers to use, and enables the replacement of fossil fuels with renewable energy. All of that comes at a cost though; it's a dirty industry, and while people understand the need for it, they don't always want to see the reality of it. It is an industry that by its nature requires strict regulation to enforce and maintain high health and safety, environmental and quality standards.