The Precautionary Principle is basically a "failsafe" measure where activities/policies can be challenged if it is felt there is potential for human harm or harm to the environment.
"When an activity raises threats of harm to human health or the environment, precautionary measures should be taken even if some cause and effect relationships are not fully established scientifically. In this context the proponent of an activity, rather than the public, should bear the burden of proof."
Opponents of alternate weekly waste collections may wish to quote this principle to their local authorities. They are required to prove to us that the reduction in frequency of domestic waste collections poses no harm either to the public or to our environment.
Thank you for supporting our Campaign - even in these mild winter months people from all over the UK are joining us. A long hot summer is predicted - this will be a testing time for new schemes which we will monitor with interest.