The UK's Lunaz & Waste Management Group Biffa to Up-Cycle & Electrify Refuse Truck Fleet

The UK's Lunaz and waste management group Biffa have agreed an electrification and up-cycling partnership for the transition of large refuse trucks to clean-air powertrains. The Lunaz Group remanufactures and electrifies passenger, commercial and industrial vehicles.

The two British companies are working together to create a solution for the transition of Biffa's fleet to EVs to reduce emissions.

The deal involves an initial order of up to ten 26-tonne Upcycled Electric Vehicle (UEV) refuse trucks saving up to 210 tonnes in embedded carbon.

The UEV refuse trucks will operate on both commercial and municipal waste collection routes.

Biffa has committed to reduce its emissions by 50% and minimise the purchase of fossil fuelled trucks.

Lunaz’s HQ in Silverstone, England, has a capacity to up-cycle more than 1,110 industrial vehicles every year.

The sporting superstar, David Beckham, is an investor in Lunaz.

David Lorenz, Founder & CEO of Lunaz, says: “Biffa has led from the front in pioneering more sustainable waste management practices here in the UK. At Lunaz, we are proud to assist in delivering Biffa’s sustained commitment to leading the waste management industry’s transition to net zero. By embracing the power of upcycling as a dramatically more sustainable course to the transition to a clean air fleet, Biffa delivers economic value to its stakeholders while delivering a great ecological dividend to the planet. By finding new life for diesel-emitting vehicles, we are delighted to stand together with a leading UK company in creating the potential to reduce global emissions at scale.”

Maxine Mayhew, Biffa's COO Collection & Specialist Services, adds: “I am thrilled to announce Biffa and Lunaz’ fleet electrification and upcycling partnership. As the UK’s leading sustainable waste management company we are committed to enabling the circular economy while reducing emissions and carbon expenditure in every aspect of our business. By working with Lunaz to meet our goal of buying no more fossil fuelled vehicles by 2030 while breaking the replace-with-new cycle, we pioneer an approach in this industry that saves millions of tonnes in embedded carbon.

David Beckham, Lunaz investor, comments: “This deal is a strong endorsement of Lunaz’ innovative approach to finding sustainable solutions and I’m delighted to be an investor in this fast growing and exciting British company.”

Lunaz is one of the fastest growing clean-technology businesses in the UK. The group includes Lunaz Design, which re-engineers and converts pinnacle classic cars to electric powertrains.