Environmental, Waste and Renewables Update

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

STV News: Recycled Christmas trees used to combat coastal erosion and rebuild dunes

A group of Lossiemouth locals have collected recycled Christmas trees to combat coastal erosion.

Community members and RAF troops rallied together to help with the town’s very first dune restoration project.

Carolle Ralph, chair of Lossiemouth Community Council, told STV News coastal erosion, flooding and high motor levels have eroded the dunes over time.

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insider: Oil and gas part of future for decades to come - Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer has said that “oil and gas is going to be a big part of the future” for decades to come, as he would not “pre-empt” the decision on the Rosebank oil field.

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letsrecycle: Defra launches £15m food surplus fund for charities

Defra has announced that food distribution charities can now submit applications for a £15 million government scheme, helping to ensure surplus food is delivered to those who need it.

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Circular: “Self-healing” roads use recycled cooking oil to fix potholes

New “self-healing” asphalt made from recycled cooking oil can mend potholes without the need for maintenance or human intervention, scientists say.

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