Could the energy from waste sector fire up the UK economy?

Jessica Shankleman
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Report shows Britain will be most attractive market in Europe for EfW through to 2016, but can the industry ever win over its green critics?

With the hunt still on for areas of the economy that can inject some life into the UK's meandering recovery, the energy from waste (EfW) sector might just be the answer to those seeking to transform rubbish...

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