Looking to revolutionise UK food waste collection, Keenan is cutting operational carbon emissions while offering sustainable solutions for commercial businesses nationwide.
Clean trucks, clear conscience
The new trucks introduced by the nation’s largest food waste collector run entirely on biomethane, a renewable fuel produced through the anaerobic digestion of food waste itself – a truly circular solution.
Running on biomethane results in up to a 98% reduction in carbon emissions compared to standard diesel trucks.
Why biomethane matters
Biomethane is produced from organic waste materials, specifically the food waste that Keenan collects. This fuel source is cleaner, renewable, and emits significantly fewer pollutants than traditional fossil fuels. By transitioning to biomethane-powered vehicles, Keenan is actively contributing to:
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
- Improving air quality in local communities
- Supporting a closed-loop sustainability model
It’s another example of waste being transformed into a valuable resource.
From plate to power – a circular success
- Food waste is collected by Keenan’s biomethane trucks.
- The waste is processed at anaerobic digestion (AD) plants.
- The AD process breaks down organic matter to create biogas (biomethane) and biofertiliser.
- Biomethane fuels the truck fleet, and the biofertiliser goes back to farms.
- The cycle repeats.
Leading by example
Keenan Recycling is not only innovating with green transport, it’s reshaping expectations for the waste management industry. With its fleet of 100% biomethane trucks now serving UK businesses, Keenan is also helping them to deliver ESG requirements.
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