Geneva won't be Italy's wastebin

Naples' garbage won't be going to Geneva. Under public pressure, the government of the canton of Geneva rejected the plan on March 11. Editorialist Yelmarc Roulet questions the decision. "Emotions are calmed with this decision. Just like common sense. What could be more stupid at first glance than to transport household garbage - this essentially local product - across half of Europe? The reason isn't, perhaps, as easily satisfying. The household waste market is an economic reality on a worldwide scale, and it won't be undermined by Geneva's decision. Is this trade any less legitimate than that of fruits and vegitables, or that of construction materials ? Household waste is a primary resource that is valuable because it can be turned into energy after being processed in technologically advanced plants, managed by experts."

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