The company responded to Troskot's accusations: "The laboratory did not take a sample and did not determine that it was hazardous waste".
Plastični proizvođač Neven Plast iz Ličkog Osika, u reakciji na tvrdnje Mostovskog zastupnika Zvonimira Troskota o prisutnosti opasnog otpada, objasnio je da njemački laboratorij SGL nije potvrdio podrijetlo analiziranog uzorka ni ga klasificirao kao opasan otpad. Troskot je 3. rujna tvrdio da je u Ličkom Osiku pronađen kontaminirani opasni otpad s visokim koncentracijama štetnih tvari, a njemački laboratorij je potvrdio kemijsku kontaminaciju plastične masе. Neven Plast je tražio provjeru od laboratorija SGL, koji je objasnio da je uzorak dostavljen naručiteljem, a laboratorij nije sudjelovao u uzorkovanju ni provjeravao podrijetlo materijala. U odgovoru se naglašava da laboratorij ne može potvrditi izvor, način uzimanja ili lokalizaciju uzorka, što pomaže u ocjeni valjanosti analize.
A Croatian parliamentary representative has claimed to possess findings suggesting hazardous waste was disposed of at another location in Lika, near Lički Osik. Zvonimir Troskot, a member of parliament for Most, stated during a media briefing that samples tested at a German laboratory in Berlin confirmed chemically contaminated plastic containing antimony, lead, and PAH oil. He emphasized that the waste found in Lički Osik is not secondary raw material or non-hazardous waste, but rather a dangerous form of chemical contamination. Troskot’s claims build upon earlier allegations he made against local authorities, accusing them of ignoring environmental concerns in Gospić over several months. In previous statements, he called for the government to take responsibility for an ecological disaster and the endangerment of citizens. He also requested an investigation into the accountability of entities that approved, facilitated, or concealed the importation and accumulation of waste, ranging from companies and transporters to local and regional authorities, the Ministry of Environment and Energy, the Fund for Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency, and the State Inspectorate. In response, the local plastics recycling company Neven Plast refuted Troskot’s assertions. It pointed out that the German laboratory SGL, which Troskot cited, did not confirm the origin of the sample nor classify it as hazardous waste. According to Neven Plast, the sample was delivered by the client, not collected by SGL staff, and multiple individual samples were combined into one composite sample before analysis. The lab received the samples via mail on July 28 and did not participate in sampling or document the process. The laboratory stated it could only verify the composition of the material it received, not its origin. It noted that the sample's name and date of collection were entered based on data provided by the client, whose identity was not disclosed. SGL also clarified that it had not classified the material as hazardous waste and that the report was preliminary. Neven Plast argues that presenting this analysis as proof of hazardous waste being present on their site is inaccurate. Additionally, Neven Plast denied Troskot’s claim that waste is transported overnight from the site. They stated that waste is removed by authorized companies for disposal and that documentation supports this process. Currently, around 120 tons of electrical cable material, packaged in large bags, remain on-site. Once new findings arrive, the material will be handed over to authorized companies for disposal at Neven Plast’s expense. The company also asserts that there are accredited Croatian analyses available for the type of plastic in question.
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Saborski zastupnik Mosta Zvonimir Troskot predstavio je rezultate analiza kojima tvrdi da se opasni otpad odlagao na još jednoj lokaciji u Ličkom Osiku. Rezultati, koji su dobiveni putem laboratorijske analize u Berlinu, pokazuju da je riječ o kemijski kontaminiranoj plastiči s prisutnošću antimon, olova i PAH ulja. Troskot je prethodno upozoravao na problem otpada u Gospiću i optužio vladu za odgovornost za ekološku katastrofu. U svojoj poruci, ističe da su lokalni stanovnici sami platili 5000 eura za analizu, što ukazuje na ozbiljnost problema.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the issue as a political accountability matter, emphasizing the failure of authorities to address environmental concerns. The focus on holding local and national institutions accountable aligns with left-leaning priorities. The emphasis on citizen-led action and criticism of the政府
Why factuality (94): The article accurately reports Zvonimir Troskot's claims about dangerous waste found in Lički Osik, citing his statements about the analysis conducted by citizens in Berlin and the findings of heavy metals like lead and antimony. It also references prior HRT reporting from July and mentions the invo
Why objectivity (86): The article presents Troskot’s claims in a relatively neutral manner but leans slightly toward supporting his narrative by referencing his previous warnings about environmental issues in Gospić. It includes direct quotes from Troskot and mentions the citizen-led analysis, but it lacks counterpoints
Plastični proizvođač Neven Plast iz Ličkog Osika, u reakciji na tvrdnje Mostovskog zastupnika Zvonimira Troskota o prisutnosti opasnog otpada, objasnio je da njemački laboratorij SGL nije potvrdio podrijetlo analiziranog uzorka ni ga klasificirao kao opasan otpad. Troskot je 3. rujna tvrdio da je u Ličkom Osiku pronađen kontaminirani opasni otpad s visokim koncentracijama štetnih tvari, a njemački laboratorij je potvrdio kemijsku kontaminaciju plastične masе. Neven Plast je tražio provjeru od laboratorija SGL, koji je objasnio da je uzorak dostavljen naručiteljem, a laboratorij nije sudjelovao u uzorkovanju ni provjeravao podrijetlo materijala. U odgovoru se naglašava da laboratorij ne može potvrditi izvor, način uzimanja ili lokalizaciju uzorka, što pomaže u ocjeni valjanosti analize.
Bias read (Center): Artikl neutralno izlaže obje strane – tvrdnje Mostovskog zastupnika i objasnjenje laboratorija SGL. Nema jasno izraženog političkog slanja, niti je jedna strana prevazilađena. Proučavanje procesa uzorkovanja i analize ostaje objektivno, bez evidentnog vjećevja ka jednoj strani.
Why factuality (75): The article accurately reports that Neven Plast has responded to Troskot's claims by stating that the German laboratory did not confirm the origin of the sample nor classify it as hazardous waste. It provides details from the lab's response, including that they did not collect the sample themselves
Why objectivity (65): The article presents the company's perspective but does so in a way that frames the company as responding to accusations rather than presenting facts neutrally. The tone leans slightly toward supporting the company’s position through selective emphasis on the lab’s limitations, potentially undermini
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