Question 39875 — health

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Mr. Daniel Labaronne questions the Minister of Ecological Transition on the legislation applying to the burning of weeds using a flame burner. This weeding technique used to replace phytosanitary products carries significant dangers. The combustion of plants, especially if they are humid, releases substances toxic to humans and the environment, such as particles (PM), oxides nitrogen (NOx), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), carbon monoxide (CO), volatile organic compounds (VOC), or even dioxins. In addition, flame burners create a fire risk (they are the source of many accidents) and release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Law No. 2020-105 of February 10, 2020 relating to the fight against waste and the circular economy modified the code of the environment. It is now prohibited to burn bio-waste (including green waste) in the open air and in incinerators. Using a flame burner to destroy weeds is similar to burning bio-waste, the only difference being that weeds are standing waste. He therefore wishes to question him to find out if the ban on burning bio-waste applies also for burning weeds still standing using a flame burner.

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