Biofuel switch for council lorries
Runnymede Borough Council said the move could cut emissions by 90%
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A Surrey council has switched its entire fleet of vehicles to run on waste fats and cooking oils.
Runnymede Borough Council said its decision will stop 650 tonnes of carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere each year.
The shift to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) is expected to take place over the coming months, after being approved by the environment and sustainability committee last week, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.
The costs of moving to HVO are expected to be higher than with diesel, the council confirmed, but said it had set aside an additional £100,000 to cover fuel costs.
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