Image courtesy of One Planet Living In Sutton

Here at vanrental.co.uk, we are always on the look out for innovative and eco-friendly ways to use vans. I recently stumbled across The Veg Van, a brightly-painted retired milk float that’s used to sell fresh fruit and veg to the residents of Sutton.

Pedants might say that a milk float is not a van, but I would beg to differ – it’s a light goods vehicle designed to perform local deliveries – what else can it be but an electric van?

The Veg Van is a non-profit initiative that aims to encourage both healthy eating and local produce – some of The Veg Van’s produce is grown on Sutton Community Farm, meaning food miles and environmental impact are both minimised. The Veg Van is supported by BioRegional and EcoLocal, two organisations dedicated to helping people live more sustainably and reduce their impact on the environment.

The Veg Van’s current weekly schedule is Hackbridge Primary School (3-3.45pm Tuesdays), St Helier Hospital (12-3pm Wednesdays) Hackbridge Station (4.30-8pm Wednesdays) and Carshalton Station (4.30-8pm Thursdays).