Renewable diesel manufacturer Neste used the waste fat of 40,000 Finnish households' Christmas hams to produce 10,000 litres of renewable diesel as part of a charity campaign. In partnership with the Chemical Industry Federation of Finland and other companies, Neste placed fat recycling containers all over Finland to encourage the recycling of ham fat. The future lies in the circular economy.” The company also uses its own waste for fuel in one of their plants. In total, Neste produced €14,500 (around $15,600) worth of diesel, the value of which it donated to poverty alleviation and well-being charities.
Renewable diesel manufacturer Neste used the waste fat of 40,000 Finnish households' Christmas hams to produce 10,000 litres of renewable diesel as part of a charity campaign. In partnership with the Chemical Industry Federation of Finland and other companies, Neste placed fat recycling containers all over Finland to encourage the recycling of ham fat. The company also uses its own waste for fuel in one of their plants. In total, Neste produced €14,500 (around $15,600) worth of diesel, the value of which it donated to poverty alleviation and well-being charities.