Ecological progress: Bruck's garbage vehicles now fill up with HVO!

Ecological progress: Bruck's garbage vehicles now fill up with HVO!

A remarkable change in municipal waste management takes place in Bruck an der Leitha. Waste service Jüly GmbH has not let its garbage vehicles drive with conventional diesel since last summer, but instead uses an environmentally friendly fuel alternative: hydro -rea a vegetable oil, or HVO for short. This hydrated vegetable oil is mainly obtained from chopping fats and fish waste and significantly reduces CO2 emissions-by up to 90 percent.

This change is part of a broader initiative to promote climate protection and sustainability in the region. More and more communities are relying on innovative solutions to reduce environmental pollution, especially in the area of ​​waste disposal, where CO2 emissions are traditionally high. With the decision of Waste Service Jüly to switch her fleet to HVO, the city takes a significant step towards environmentally friendly practices.

The environmentally friendly fuel

HVO is considered a biofuel that comes from waste materials of vegetable origin. This fuel represents a sustainable alternative that not only protects the environment, but also offers long -term economic advantages, since prices are more stable compared to fossil fuels.

By using HVO, the annual CO2 emissions of waste service Jüly GmbH is drastically reduced. Before the changeover, the emissions were around 530,653 kg of CO2, now they are only 53,065 kg per year. In addition to CO2, HVO also helps to reduce the emissions of nitrogen oxides and fine dust, which improves air quality in the region.

• Vor Umstellung: jährlicher CO2-Ausstoß von 530.653,2 kg
• Nach Umstellung: jährlicher CO2-Ausstoß von 53.065 kg
• Reduzierung der CO2-Emissionen um 90 %

A remarkable property of HVO is its compatibility with existing diesel drives. The fleet of waste service Jüly, including the approximately 40 vehicles that need around 200,000 liters of fuel annually, could be switched to this environmentally friendly fuel without technical changes. This means that the vehicles can continue to be refueled at normal diesel petrol stations, which facilitates the transition for the company.

Other companies in Austria also begin to use HVO and already report positive experiences. "The vehicles run efficiently and reliably, while the environmental impact could be significantly reduced at the same time. These successful pilot projects serve as a model," explains Managing Director Gabriele Jüly.

The Gabl moves after

In addition, the municipal association for waste treatment Bruck an der Leitha (GABL) has announced that it can also switch to HVO. This shows the constantly growing commitment of the region for sustainability and climate protection. The Gabl will not only switch its combustion small transporters to HVO, but also uses solar power from its own photovoltaic system to supply its electric cars.

"The waste management industry saves the most CO2 emissions-49 percent CO2 have been saved in the past 35 years," adds Jüly to underline the importance of these changes. Bruck on the Leitha is not only a pioneer in waste management, but also sets standards for other municipalities.

These developments are a crucial progress in overcoming environmentally harmful practices and show how innovative approaches to use resources can lead to a sustainable future. In order to learn more about the changes in waste management, it is worth taking a look at www.meinbezirk.at.