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With energy prices and availability forever uncertain, considering switching to alternative fuels is one option to reduce risks and costs and guarantee business continuity.

See the alternatives from all our factsheets, articles and industry best practice case studies on alternative fuels - and decide for yourself how practical they could be. The latest new content can be seen in the boxes below.

You can also see a sample of publicly available documents on alternative fuels that are of relevance to the food and grocery supply chain with our new report library.
 

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* By 2012 The Co-operative aims to source 15% of its own energy from its renewable energy sources, including wind farms and a hydro-electric project. *
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* Biofuels derive from renewable sources & offer potentially relatively cheap energy supplies. Common biofuel forms include biodiesel, bioethanol... *
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Dairy Crest - The first UK Industrial Biomass Steam Plant New
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Booker - Sustainable waste solutions for customers New
08 January 2011
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Warburtons - Reducing carbon by reducing road miles 31 March 2010
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Helping you to understand your water risk 11 November 2010
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Will solar power solve our energy needs? 23 September 2010
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Sustainability, food and fuel in the USA 05 August 2010
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Combined Heat and Power 22 July 2009
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Renewable Energy – Wind Power 14 November 2008
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Second Generation Biofuels 14 November 2008
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