London's richest borough will soon have bin lorries run on vegetable oil

Kensington and Chelsea council has initiated a trial to power its rubbish collection vehicles with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), a move aimed at significantly cutting carbon emissions by up to 90%. This initiative could prevent approximately 300 tonnes of carbon dioxide from being released each year, with HVO providing a near-diesel alternative that requires no vehicle modifications. Councillor Johnny Thalassites emphasized that this switch manages to maintain essential bin collection services for residents without increasing costs, marking an innovative approach towards achieving net zero emissions.

The swap to hydrotreated vegetable oil for rubbish collection could cut carbon emissions by 90 percent, saving around 300 tonnes of carbon per year.

Councillor Johnny Thalassites highlighted that using HVO allows for innovation without compromising essential services, sustaining bin collection frequency and costs.

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