Cotswold District Council in the UK is taking action to improve its recycling collection service while making its biggest ever move to cut carbon emissions by replacing its waste vehicles with a new, greener fleet.

This is the single largest carbon reduction initiative the council has ever undertaken in terms of percentage, reflecting its commitment to balancing environmental responsibility with high-quality service delivery and value for money against a background of Local Government Reorganisation.

By replacing the waste fleet – which currently accounts for nearly half of the council’s carbon footprint – the changes will make recycling services more dependable while driving progress toward its ambitious goal of cutting emissions by 80% by 2030.

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