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Bio-diesel made from food in UAE

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The Middle East is a region where vehicle is king and fuel is inexpensive, frequently leaving little incentive to find more environmentally-friendly ways of moving around.

But this year, as protests across the Middle East have actually risen the price of oil, the problem of finding alternative sources of fuel has entered sharp focus.

In an area that has among the highest carbon footprints worldwide, one company is taking advantage of the growing pressure to find alternatives to oil. It's established the Middle East's first plan to recycle cooking oil into biodiesel. It's proving rewarding too, currently their client-list includes McDonald's.

Philip Hampsheir reports from Dubai.

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23 August 2011

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