Press Release – Zero Waste AotearoaCentral government must give clear signals that investment at the top of the waste hierarchy in reduction, reuse and repair is a priority. Zero Waste Aotearoa marked the international day of action against incineration on Tuesday 30 September. Zero Waste Europe says, “Communities living near existing incinerators have been vocal about the health impacts of toxic emissions, including persistent pollutants such as dioxins, PFAS, and heavy metals. The whole town is in limbo,” said Dorte Wray, General Manager of Zero Waste Aotearoa. “Central government must give clear signals that investment at the top of the waste hierarchy in reduction, reuse and repair is a priority.