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Environmental, Waste and Renewables Update


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

letsrecycle: Major brand returnable cup scheme launches in Glasgow

A returnable cup scheme featuring several national brands has launched 27 January 2025 in Glasgow.

Brands taking part in the scheme include Costa Coffee, Caffè Nero and Burger King. 

The project is aiming to expand across the UK once the three-month trial in Glasgow concludes.


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reNews: Story Scotland launches energy division

Contractor Story Scotland has launched a new division aimed at civil engineering solutions for energy projects across Scotland.

Story Scotland said it will bring  £30 million of civil engineering capacity to the energy market.


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The Guardian: ‘A tax on living greener’: how can Britain make charging EVs cheaper?

The high cost and low availability of charging for those without driveways is hindering the UK’s EV economy.

Britain’s car owners are split into two tribes: the have-drives and the have-nots.


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reNews: UK extends CfD CIB deadline

Offshore wind developers have been given an additional 21 working days to submit their applications for newly introduced Clean Industry Bonus payments offered under the UK government’s flagship Contracts for Difference scheme.


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