McDonalds to turn chip fat into delivery van fuel
McDonalds has announced today that it is to run its entire fleet of lorries on environmentally-friendly biofuel from converted chip fat.
The fast food giant has pledged that from next year, its 155-strong fleet of delivery vehicles will be run on fuel from its own kitchens in a move to reduce its carbon footprint and increase its green credentials. The company said that the move would save over 1,650 tonnes of carbon every year and follows a successful trial period last year. Senior vice president Matthew Howe commented: "This is a great example of how businesses can work together to help the environment". The move is the first stage in a plan to increase the use of recyclable materials and reduce carbon emissions across the company.
While I don't like McDonalds myself, I think this is a great solution and with all the fat involved in cooking fast food, an opportunity not to be missed. It’s possible to convert any diesel engine to run on cooking oil with a converter kit, and such a high profile switch to chip-fat power could see many other chains following suit.
