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Europe, NewsMcDonald’s to start using biodiesel

Posted by Jarsto on Monday, 2 Jul 2007

McDonald’s has long had a reputation as something of an anathema for environmentalists. But now the international fast-food chain seems to be turning over a new leaf, in the UK at least.

All 155 McDonald’s vehicles in the UK will be converted to run on biodiesel by next year. That biodiesel will be a mixture of rapeseed oil and McDonald’s own used cooking oil.

The move comes after a trial last year was successful. It’s estimated that 1,650 tonnes of carbon emissions will be cut each year as a result of the change.

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One Response to “McDonald’s to start using biodiesel”
  1. tllgrrl Says:

    Wow! Mikey D’s has delivery in the UK?
    I don’t eat at McDonald’s, but that’s a good move on their part.
    Especially considering the amount of oil they use in their cooking.


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