A COUNTY Laois company is pioneering the conversion of waste into fuel, which is welcome at a time of high charges for imported oil, petrol and other energy sources.

Cynar is a company attracting attention from all over the world for its unique take on turning landfill waste plastic into diesel, petrol and kerosene. Chief executive Michael Murray is the man behind the idea, writes Trish Dromey

CLEAN energy firm Cynar has agreed a £60 million (€70m) deal with Sita UK to build Britain’s first fully operational plants to convert waste plastic into diesel fuel.