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Biodiesel can be beneficial throughout our communities and could gain much greater adoption through a process of education. What are some of the top 10 reasons to think about the use of biodiesel?

1. Emissions.
According to the EPA, biodiesel can have considerable health benefits in comparison to its alternatives. Biodiesel can represent a more than 70% reduction in the primary greenhouse gas, CO2. We should note that the EPA has very recently confirmed that greenhouse gases are indeed hazardous to us.

2. High BTU.
BTU is a measurement used to rank any energy output (British thermal units) and pure biodiesel has the highest energy balance of any fuel. When compared to gasoline, biodiesel is several times more efficient, especially when compared to the overall units of fossil fuel energy required.

3. Think about safety.
Biodiesel has a high combustion point and as such is much safer than traditional alternatives. Pure biodiesel is completely non-toxic and biodegradable.

4. Be less wasteful.
As biodiesel can be derived from cooking oil thrown out by restaurants, a product created in this way would truly help to turn waste into usable energy. How often do we see waste oil being transferred to our waterways and systems, rather than being disposed of properly, thereby wasting a huge financial resource?

5. No modification required.
With no modification, biodiesel mixes with petro diesel. It can be used in any strength or in place of regular diesel. Right now, you could utilise pure biodiesel within your existing diesel engine and become more sustainable.

6. Longer lasting.
By using biodiesel in your vehicle you can enjoy additional lubricity, which in turn will promote a long life for your engine.

7. Helps support energy security.
The raw ingredient, soy, is widely available and is one of the most popular domestic crops in the USA. If we can contain production costs within the country where biodiesel is produced, we can shelter our economies from crazy hikes associated with traditional energy forms.

8. Job security?
Job security is more important than ever in the aftermath of this awful recession. We could direct money for new jobs toward biodiesel fuel production, rather than depleting our revenues, creating jobs overseas by buying petroleum offshore.

9. Benefit the regions.
By placing a lot of focus on the production of biodiesel, we can help to repair downturns we sustain and bolster regional economies around the nation. Farmers can get a new and dynamic return for their work and can view stability for the future as demand increases and is solidified.

10. Be healthy.
While widespread use of biodiesel fuel will certainly lead to fewer greenhouse gases in our environment, helping to reverse climate change and potential environmental damage, it will also emit fewer carcinogens and other cancer-causing components.

We have just seen a considerable number of reasons to justify thinking about making biodiesel for our transportation wants and needs. Why not start a trend by creating your first few gallons of homemade biodiesel? You might just start something, but keep in mind, before you get started, always carefully review the “essential safety advice” from the professionals!

Filed under: Hobbies on February 21st, 2010