Electric vehicle Christmas tree collection service

Go Ultra Low is running a Christmas tree collection service today for residents in Brighton & Hove, Birmingham and Camden, London.

The service is transporting Christmas trees to local collection points and recycling centres in zero emission electric vans, provided by Citroën, Mercedes-Benz Vans and Renault, where they will be disposed of in an environmentally friendly fashion.  
 
Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps and Go Ultra Low ambassador Ben Fogle will be taking part in the collection service in Camden, which aims to showcase the benefits of electric vehicles. The campaign comes at a time when people may be reflecting on how to make more sustainable choices as part of their New Year’s resolutions. Electric vehicles have a range of environmental benefits and, as fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles driven in electric mode produce zero tailpipe emissions, helping to improve local air quality.

Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps said: “As we begin a new decade, I want to see more electric vehicles on the roads, driving us towards a net zero emissions future.  
 
“Clean Start’s fresh approach shows how working together to make small changes will lead to big improvements for our society and the environment.”
 
Ben Fogle, Go Ultra Low Ambassador , broadcaster, writer and adventurer, said: “Using a service like this is an ideal way for people to make a small change, that collectively could add up to make a big difference. The New Year is a great time to reflect and consider making more sustainable choices. I’m pleased I made the switch to electric in 2019 and would encourage others to try low emission transport in 2020.”