Forty-four bin lorries in Kensington and Chelsea are swapping diesel fuel for hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), according to the council.

The move is expected to cut carbon emissions from the council’s fleet of waste collection vehicles by 90%, which would equate to around 300 tonnes of carbon saved over a year.
Cllr Johnny Thalassites, lead member for net zero at Kensington and Chelsea Council said: ‘Achieving net zero is increasingly difficult for councils who are rightly prioritising keeping essential services running for residents.
‘By trialling hydrotreated vegetable oil in place of a polluting fuel like diesel, we are innovating without compromising service. Residents are still getting their bins collected twice a week, and it’s not costing more either – win win.’
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