Welcome to the UK WIN Knowledge Bank. Here you will find information grouped in categories and sub-categories. Click on the category of your choice (below, or on the sidebar) to be taken to the appropriate page.
- Information regarding incineration
- Reasons UKWIN opposes incineration
- Sites where incinerators exist or are proposed
- Health issues connected with incinerators
- Sustainability issues connected with incinerators
- Subversion of waste hierarchy
- Carbon dioxide and climate change
- Planning: Sustainability Assessment
- Planning framework and EIAs
- Waste as fuel and Energy from Waste
- Glossary of terminology
- Economic issues – PFI, ROCs etc.
- Information regarding other thermal treatments
- Gasification and pyrolysis
- Plasma treatment
- Autoclaving
- Information regarding alternatives to incineration
- Mechanical and biological treatment (MBT)
- Anaerobic digestion
- Waste minimisation and issues with packaging
- Re-use (Freecycling) and Recycling materials
- Upcycling
- Composting
- Information regarding Local Authority waste strategies
- Collection systems
- Targets and maximisation
- Financial costs of strategic options
- EU and UK legislation
- Zero waste
- Help for Campaign Groups
- News and activities
- Fundraising
- Local campaigning FAQ’s
- Frequently Asked Questions
- The Bristol Group
You can contribute to this knowledge bank by sending your information to coordinator@ukwin.org.uk
The information in this knowledge bank is free to use. Please credit UK WIN and other sources as appropriate.

