environment
What do members of the local parliament and citizens say about the proposal for "Titan Cement" from Kosjerić to start using waste as fuel?
The information that "Titan Cement" in Kosjerić plans to introduce so-called alternative fuels instead of the current ones into its production process has worried the citizens of that municipality, but also united the councilors in the local assembly in the stance that environmental protection is a priority. On the other hand, "Titan Cement" states that there is no reason for concern, because, as they say, everything is done in accordance with domestic and European standards.
TL;DR
- Citizens and local assembly members in Kosjerić are concerned about Titan Cement's plan to introduce alternative fuels.
- Residents worry about the impact of burning processed waste on their health and agricultural products, particularly raspberries.
- The local assembly has a history of banning municipal waste incineration and unanimously opposed new potential pollutants.
- Data shows Kosjerić has exceeded legal limits for PM2.5 and PM10 particles for many days annually.
- Concerns were raised about the lack of independent monitoring and automatic regulation in unforeseen circumstances within the proposed study.
- Titan Cement claims alternative fuels are used in Europe and the region to reduce landfill waste, CO2 emissions, and operational costs, adhering to strict quality controls.
- The Ministry of Environmental Protection will make the final decision after a technical commission is formed.