Toxics Action Refonda Aluminium in Switzerland

A Greenpeace activist is wearing a gas mask during the blockade of the Refonda aluminium plant, a subsidiary of Alusuisse, in Niederglatt near Zurich. Refonda exports aluminium slag for 'recycling' but the waste contains high concentrations of dioxins which cannot be recycled.

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Unique identifier: GP026BX

Type: Image

Shoot date: 23/07/1991

Locations: Alpine Countries, Niederglatt, Switzerland

Credit line: © Greenpeace / Irene Monti

Size: 1952px × 2851px 919KB

Ranking: ★★★★★★★ (A)

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Toxic Waste Protest at Refonda Aluminium in Switzerland

A banner reading: 'GIFTMÜLLEXPORT STOPPEN! - DIOXINSCHLEUDER SCHLIESSEN!' translated in English: 'STOP WASTE TRADE! - SHUT DOWN THE DIOXIN SLING!' flutter over the ground of Refonda AG at Niederglatt near Zurich – a subsidiary of Alusuisse.
A study, carried out by order of Greenpeace, revealed high concentrations of dioxin and other highly toxic agents. Refonda exports aluminium slag for 'recycling' but the waste contains high concentrations of dioxins which cannot be recycled.
Greenpeace requests that the authorities finally draw their attention to this problem and demand the shut-down of the company. Furthermore Greenpeace asks for a total ban of waste trades.

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