Ed opens £12m green energy plant in Doncaster  

A multi-million pound waste plant which turns Doncaster’s rubbish into green energy was officially unveiled by Labour leader Ed Miliband. ReFood converts 45,000 tonnes of food waste from offices, schools, restaurants and hotels into bio-gas – which is then turned into enough heat and electricity to power 5,000 homes. It also produces 40,000 tonnes of fertiliser. The £12millon site, on Ings Road, Bentley, employs 35 staff. Doncaster North MP Mr Miliband said: “It’s fantastic that I’m able to open a state-of-the-art renewable-energy venture right here in Doncaster. “The ReFood plant demonstrates the huge potential that exists for turning food and other household waste into renewable energy, which can then be used to heat and power thousands of homes. “Plants like this are important in many ways – they provide employment and play a vital role in delivering energy savings for...