Environmental, Waste and Renewables Update

Here is a summary of today's Environmental, Waste and Renewables news:

reNews: Scottish wind-BESS project clears planning hurdle

Ridge Clean Energy has cleared a major hurdle after council planners raised no objection to its proposed Ladyfield Renewable Energy Park in Scotland.

It means the Oxfordshire-based developer will not have to face a public inquiry before a permit decision is made on the hybrid wind and energy storage project.

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insider: Pilot scheme to help oil and gas workers transition to renewables launches

Oil and gas workers looking to transition into careers in the renewables industry will be given greater support under a new pilot scheme backed by £3.7m in Scottish Government funding.

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letsrecycle: 41.8% of public underestimate food waste costs

A survey from Too Good To Go has found that the British public tends to misunderstand the cost of household food waste.

The survey found that 41.8% of UK adults believe they only waste £100 to £200 worth of food annually.

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Circular: Supermarket bosses ask Defra for DRS delay

Supermarket bosses have written to the Environment Secretary urging him to delay the deposit return scheme, which is due to launch in 2027.

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