United Parcel Service (UPS) has committed to buying 46 million gallons of renewable diesel made from waste oils and animal fats, delivering on its promise to cut petroleum-based fuel use by 12% in the next two years.
Renewable diesel produces up to 90% less greenhouse gas emissions than conventional diesel. That means the deal could prevent more than 51,000 tons of carbon dioxide from being released into the atmosphere.
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The UPS decision comes as other companies are looking for alternatives to oil based fuel. United Airlines recently invested $30 million into a company that makes aviation biofuels and FedEx is planning to use at least three million gallons of renewable jet fuel every year starting in 2017.
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