A Great Idea - Donate A Boat For Charity Purposes

A Great Idea – Donate A Boat For Charity Purposes

If you or someone you know has a boat sitting around that no longer gets any use or is in a state of disrepair and doesn’t appear to be a priority right now, here is a solution. Donate the boat to BoatAngel and help a good cause while also nabbing yourself a good sized tax write-off. Donating big ticket unused items is a growing trend in the world of charitable offerings.

BoatAngel accepts charity boat donations and arranges to sell them on ebay with the proceeds going towards the distribution of Christian children’s DVDs. BoatAngel distributes these DVDs at no cost (including offering free shipping) to the recipients. In this way, BoatAngel can turn unused items into cash and then funnel that cash into ways to distribute these free DVDs to local charity groups.

One of the great things about BoatAngel is the fact that overhead for the charity is no more that 5% of their funds. That means that for everything donated and sold by BoatAngel, 95% of the funds make their way to the actual charitable program. So, BoatAngel makes great use of each and everyone of the boat donations that come their way. Check out BoatAngel today as a great way to make the world a better place simply by donating an unused item.

Online Car Shopping... Or At Least Browsing

Whether you are looking to browse available new cars or used cars online, here is a great place to check out. It’s called Motors Today and it boasts an online inventory of over 200,000 vehicles to look at. Browsing at cars online is beneficial for two reasons; obviously, you can find the exact car you’re looking for without leaving your home, and also, even if you don’t find what you’re looking for you can get ideas for other cars you may like.

Don’t rule out “buy used car” as a reason to browse online either, a lot of money can be saved by spending your hard earned income on a used vehicle instead of a new one. Plus, nowadays with so many people trading in vehicles right and left, you can pick up a used vehicle that is in like new condition fairly easily because it is only a year or two old.

Getting your car finance arranged is not a problem either, there are many options for getting a loan for a car… and there are many more options online. Many banks and lenders are getting very creative on who they loan the money to, customers that would not have qualified before are qualifying now.

Save time, money, and also find the exact car you’re looking for by shopping (or at least browsing) online.

New US Farm Bill Raises Biofuel Use Requirements

Currently, under US law, the United States is mandated to use a little over 7 billion gallons of biodiesel a year. The new US Farm law would raise that to 36 billion gallons of biodiesel a year by the year 2022.

Check Out Toronto!

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If so, then bedandbreakfast-toronto.com is the place for you to go. It's a great site that is frequently updated with more and more information about the city of Toronto all the time. A great travel resource, whether you're looking for Toronto hotels information or not.

Second Large Scale Biodiesel Refining Project Announced For Montana

On the heels of an announcement by an out-of-state partnership of a proposed plant that will produce upwards of 100 million gallons of Biodiesel by 2010 comes another announcement regarding Biodiesel production in the State of Montana. Great Plains - The Camelina Company announced plans to produce as much as 130 million gallons of Biodiesel by 2011. Big things in store for the Big Sky state!

Look Up People's Information Using Their Automobile License Plate

Whether you have reason to locate people related to a lawsuit, fraud, or a judgement - or if you’re investigating an automobile accident, there is a new online service that you can make great use of. When it comes to these type of activities, two things are extremely important… accuracy of information and speed of acquiring that information.

There is a fast and accurate way to look up the registration information (including the owner and in some cases the ownership and location history) belonging to any given license plate. You can perform an online license plate search… and it’s surprisingly affordable to do it to.

There are a number of other more personal or private reasons to do a license plate lookup: If you are contemplating buying a car online, if you are looking for a car you believe has been either lost or stolen, or if there is a parked car or abandoned car that is a nuisance to you. All these are valid reasons for performing a reverse license plate search.

The information you receive will be accurate and fast, allowing you to put it to use before it is too late. In matters like these, timeliness is the key.

Check out: http://www.license-plate-search.org

It looks like it could be a very valuable research tool!

Check Out This Biofuel Forum - Great Opportunity!

The internet is a great tool to increase the amount of knowledge you have regarding Biofuels. Whether you’re interested in making your own Biofuel, finding a local supplier of Biofuel, researching the benefits of Biofuel, or anything else related to Biofuel… the internet can bring you pretty much all the information you need.

However, there is no substitute for the information and learning that can take place in a community, whether online or offline. For a great biofuel forum you should go check out BiofuelDebate.com… a nice discussion about most things that impact the biofuel world can usually be found there. BiofuelDebate is accepting of any forum topics related to the bio energy or alternative fuel technologies. Looking for a place to house your alternative energy discussion group? Try BiofuelDebate.com!

The proper harnessing of biofuels is one sure way to make sure that this planet is left in better shape for those that follow us. By brainstorming new ideas as well as drumming up support for existing ideas, a motivated bioenergy related community can truly make a difference in today’s world. You can be a vital part of a community like that by participating in an online biofuels community like BiofuelDebate.com.

Check it out today!

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Friendsation has tons of options available for anyone interested in free online dating. There is an opportunity to browse pictures of others, upload pictures of yourself, participate in free chat, as well as run your own blog that others can subscribe to or read.

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Help For The Honda Car Buyer

Doing some shopping for one of the many new models of Honda cars? Don’t make any rash decisions before you get a look at some Honda car quotes at carsblvd.com!

CarsBlvd is a great looking site that appears to be very helpful to the consumer looking to get properly informed before making an investment in a new vehicle. They let you compare prices between models and also get quotes from two or more dealers before you commit to buy.

Honda car prices can vary, not only from model-to-model, but also from dealer-to-dealer. Not checking out all the options available could come back to hurt a buyer right in the pocketbook.

One of the best things that car buyers have going for them is the growing amount of useful information online. Checking car prices, recommendations, lists of features, and more can only help when a buyer makes that visit to the dealership. The more knowledge a buyer has, the more prepared they can be.

Alternative Fuel Candles? Yes!

While most of the attention when it comes to alternative fuel is geared towards automobiles and replacing fossil fuels like gasoline, don’t forget there is more to harnessing the power of bio products than that.

The flame of a candle needs fuel to burn also; the wax the candle is made of provides that fuel. Standard paraffin candles create soot and release carcinogens when burnt, a rather unsightly, unhealthy and not very environmentally friendly mess. But, what can be done about it? Well, candles are just one more product that can be made from the good old reliable soy bean plant. Soy Candles are readily available and produce a great deal less toxins and waste than their traditional counterpart.

The scent of a soy candle versus a standard candle is equal as that part of the candle creation process is not altered. Fragrance oils added to the candle material is what gives off those pleasant scents. Many times the same scents you love in standard candles are available in soy candles.

Wholesale soy candles are also available and make a great addition to any store. Show your customers you care about the earth, or give them another option when doing their candle shopping, they will appreciate it. There are even options available for you to get private labeled soy candles, imagine your customers surprise when they see the unusual soy candle they crave and it has your business name and logo on the side of it.

So whether you own your own business, are a buyer for a large business, or just want some something different in terms of candles for use in your own home, remember now there is another option. Soy Candles are a great option.

A Jet Powered By Biodiesel? Yes!

Biodiesel Solutions and Green Flight International joined together to pull off the first flight of a Biodiesel powered jet. Check this amazing story out.

Beautiful Corvette Restoration

If you’re looking for Street Rod, Muscle Car, or Corvette restoration then Jeff Lilly Restoration is definitely the place to go. And, just in case you want to do some research online before you contact them… they have a fully interactive website packed with tons of information to help you out. From the shipping of the vehicle to the actual restoration work, the pictures on the site show that they obviously know exactly what they’re doing. You can even take virtual tours of their work areas. Speaking of pictures, that’s the highlight… take a few minutes to explore the photo gallery showing the cars they’ve restored from their past projects, some will truly take your breath away.

The City of White Rock, British Columbia Could Go Biodiesel

The City of White Rock, British Columbia in the western part of Canada has made an announcement that their entire city fleet of vehicles could switchover to Biodiesel within a year.

New Zealand Trust Turns Headache Into Biofuel

A trust on Auckland's Waiheke Island has turned one of their big negatives into a big positive. This small tourist destination was at a loss with what to do with all it's excess used cooking oil, now they'll be processing up to 30,000 litres of oil a year.

T-Shirt Printing Company Goes Green - Big Time

T.S. Designs of Burlington, North Carolina is about as green a company as you can get. Many people now days speak highly of their "triple bottom line": People, Profit, & Planet

Watch Anime Online

Watch Anime Online today on the biggest anime site on the net faeturing over 200 categories of anime updated on a daily basis and with only the best source of anime with the highest quality like One Piece and Bleach for example, downloading and playing can be a hassle, watching online can be very convinient and time saving, and you can also take the time to view all the other great anime online.




Anime Creep is also a great source of anime with its automated anime searching database you can find which ever anime you would like to watch at anime time at all!

Found: Source For Online Environmental and Disaster Videos

Check out this great site with real environmental and disaster videos. Some of these are so hard to believe!



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Whether It's Fuel, Food, or Candles - It's About Doing The Right Thing

The main conversation these days about alternative fuel products, understandably so, centers on Biodiesel, ethanol, or any of the other popular alternative fuels. But, there is an overlooked product on the marketplace right now.

It's common knowledge that soybeans are both biodegradable and recognized as an alternative energy source, but did you know that you can also make soy candles from soybeans? Soy candles not only meet the performance and satisfaction standards put in place by ordinary candles, but they exceed these standards as well. The burn time for a soy candle is sometimes three times longer than that of a standard old fashioned candle.

The fragrance that comes from most candles is made up partially from petroleum products, the best soy candles get their scents from vegetable oil based fragrances. There is also less black soot from a soy candle.

Soy candles can be found in natural product stores as well as upscale gift stores. If you are in the market for wholesale soy candles, then that is possible too.

So many gift occasions are met with the giving of candles, they are truly a great item to receive. Won't that person getting the gift feel better knowing that their candle is good for the environment too?

150 Biodiesel Plants In The United States

This article mentioning Growmark honoring Joe Jobe, CEO of the Biodiesel Board, for his leadership and vision in the industry throws out the state that there are now 150 Biodiesel plants in the United States. Last year, the article goes on to say, there were only 86. That's a phenomenal increase and goes to show where this industry is and where it's headed.

New Process Purports To Make Biodiesel Even Cheaper To Make

So many reasons that Biodiesel and other alternative fuels are the right choice versus petroleum based products, but now comes news that a breakthrough process allows the making of Biodiesel to be done at a cheaper price than before. This breakthrough involves introducing a fungus to the biodiesel mixture which speeds up the process.

Burning Man - August 27th thru September 3rd

Burning Man is one of the more unusual festivals you'll find, don't take it from us... read from their website:

What Is Burning Man?
Every year, tens of thousands of participants gather to create Black Rock City in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, dedicated to self-expression, self-reliance, and art as the center of community. They leave one week later, having left no trace.

Burning Man is scheduled this year for August 27th thru September 3rd.

The Burning Man theme this year is "The Green Man" and has to do with man and his place in or outside of the environment.

Visit the Burning Man website here.

Biodiesel - Save Money & Help The Environment

Biodiesel - Save Money & Help The Environment
By Assaf Katzir

More and more people choose to use biodiesel as their alternative fuel for their diesel vehicle. There are so many reasons and incentives to use biodiesel instead of petrodiesel. The biodiesel is produced from vegetable oil or animal fat. The vegetable oil has to pass a simple chemical process that is called transesterification in order to become biodiesel.

You go to local restaurants and fast food branches, ask to speak with the manager and explain him or her that you would like to have their used vegetable oil before they through it away. Most of the restaurants' managers will be happy to supply it for you since you pick their "garbage". You can provide them the container that they will fill up with the vegetable oil and agree with them when is best to pick it up.

Most of the diesel engines do NOT require any modification in order to use bio-diesel instead of petrodiesel. Only diesel engines that have natural rubber parts instead of synthetic rubber parts cannot use biodiesel, but these engines are not as common as the engines that can use the biodiesel.

Using biodiesel is very cost effective and can save a lot of money. When you make the biodiesel yourself the average saving is more than 50%. Even though that using biodiesel is much more than just saving money, this reason alone is a great incentive to do so. An engine that runs on biodiesel is much healthier so the saving is not just by the biodiesel cost compared to petrodiesel but by the maintenance costs.

The ecological reason of using biodiesel is not less important than saving money. When powering diesel engines with biodiesel, the pollution is reduced significantly. Studies showed that several pollution parameters levels were reduced while using biodiesel as opposed to petrodiesel.

You can save money and help to reduce pollution as well. It is very easy to make biodiesel at home.

Assaf Katzir invites you to learn how to make biodiesel at home and more at http://www.OnlineBioDiesel.org

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How To Make Biodiesel

How to Make Biodiesel Fuel
By Andrew Bicknell

Biodiesel fuel is becoming a popular alternative to regular gasoline and diesel that we all buy at the corner gas station. As the price of gas rises our modern society that is so reliant on petroleum products for its energy needs has started to search for alternative ways to fuel our needs. One option is to make biodiesel, an alternative fuel source we can make right in our own backyards.

Biodiesel fuel is made from vegetable oil. That’s right, it the same stuff we all use to cook with everyday. The process to make biodiesel is relatively easy too. The vegetable will need to be run through a biodiesel processor which converts the oil into a fuel that can be used in diesel engines. You will need to check with the manufacturer of your engine to make sure that it will run on biodiesel with out any problems. There are kits available to convert diesel engines that have problems with burning biodiesel.

The nice thing about a biodiesel processor is that it is relatively small, meaning you can set one up in a shed or under an awning in your backyard. There are two ways to go about getting a biodiesel processor. There are numerous internet sites that sale complete biodiesel processor kits or you can build one yourself. Plans for doing so are also available by doing an internet search.

Whether you buy a pre made processor or build one yourself getting set up is not all that complicated. To be sure to read all the instructions and safety pre-cautions before your start to make biodiesel fuel. Biodiesel processing is a type of refining and high temperatures are involved so you need to be careful to avoid the risk of serious burns.

One of the best ways to learn how to make biodiesel fuel is to learn from someone who is already doing it and is familiar with the process and equipment. They can give you all the details involved in making biodiesel and if they let you help make a batch or two you’ll get a good feel for what the process is like and if it is indeed something you would like to do.

While the kits used to make biodiesel can be pricey up front and can cost several thousand dollars for a higher end model it is important to remember that over the life of the processor you will save money as the price of gas continues to rise and you no longer have to join everyone else at the gas pumps.

If you are interested in learning how to make biodiesel fuel and would like to learn more about this alternative fuel source check out this Biodiesel website by clicking here.

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What Is A Biodiesel Plant?

What is a Biodiesel Plant?
By Joseph Then

The idea of using vegetable oil as an alternate fuel source is as old as the diesel engine itself. Until recently, use of petroleum distillate to power diesel engines has been more economical than biodiesel. Decreasing petroleum supplies and increasing demand for fuel has stimulated renewed interest in biodiesel and commercial production of the product began in the United States in the late 1990’s.

Biodiesel is a safe, renewable fuel whose impact on the environment is positive. Unlike the production facilities associated with petroleum-based diesel, the impact of biodiesel facilities on local community and environment they depend on is minimal. Construction and operation of a biodiesel plant has also been shown to confer significant micro-and macro-economic benefits to both commercial and rural sectors.

Increasing commercial manufacture of biodiesel will have a positive impact on macro-economics. In 2006, it was estimated that construction of biodiesel plants and the ongoing operation of these plants would see more than 39,000 permanent jobs created in local communities by 2015. In addition, it was found that production of biodiesel could reduce the United States’ dependence on foreign crude oil imports by 242 million barrels by 2015. This decrease would mean that approximately $13.6 billion dollars would remain in the US economy. It is expected that the biodiesel industry will contribute $627 million into American householders’ pockets over the next decade.

There are also opportunities for tax revenue associated with the commercial production of biodiesel. Industry expansion will generate approximately $8.3 billion dollars of increased tax revenue for the Federal Government and $650 million dollars for state and locate Governments over the next decade.

The micro-economic benefits of increased commercial biodiesel manufacture are also important. There is often good opportunity to manufacture biodiesel in certain types of existing industrial plants, for example at grain-handling facilities or feed mills. These plants may have the necessary space and equipment for transporting feedstock and therefore, the cost of operating the biodiesel component of the plant is reduced. Keeping overheads low increases the profitability of the produced biodiesel.

Whilst the price of agricultural commodities is at an all time low, the price of petroleum is soaring. Increasing biodiesel production will improve the value of feedstock crops. The United State Department of Agriculture has indicated that if demand for soy-based biodiesel increased at an annual average of 200 million gallons, that crop cash would be boosted by $5.2 billion dollars by 2010. This would means that the average net farm income would increase by $300 million per year and that the price per soybean bushel would increase by 17 cents. This represents significant growth for local agriculturalists.

In addition to being a cleaner, more environmentally friendly fuel source, there are major economic benefits for increasing commercial biodiesel production. For rural America in particular, the advantages of community biodiesel plants are significant.

There may be a Biodiesel Plant on your community. Get familiar with Biodiesel today with free information provided. Joseph Then, the author of the article will help you understand more about Biodiesel Fuel.

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How A Biodiesel Processor Can Save You Money

How A Biodiesel Processor Can Save You Money
By Joseph Then

Biodiesel is an alternative fuel that is made from renewable resources, burns cleanly, is safe and can be used in any diesel engine vehicle. Biodiesel is being considered the fuel of the future. It has many benefits, but perhaps the biggest is that you can make it in your own home.

You can find a biodiesel processor for use at your home through an online search. There are many different manufacturers that will sell and ship to you a biodiesel processor. With the biodiesel processor you can turn regular vegetable oil into a fuel you can use instead of costly traditional fuels.

The process of making biodiesel involves four steps. These four steps are combined with the use of a biodiesel processor, making the whole process easy. The biodiesel processor will mix the ingredients, store them and even heat the oil. It will also keep everything contained during the separating process and wash the fuel so it is ready for use when the processor is finished. Additionally, the biodiesel processor can store the finished fuel so it is ready whenever you need it.

Biodiesel is a very safe fuel. It is actually safer then your average table salt. The process of making biodiesel is also safe because biodiesel does not involve any harmful ingredients and it does not produce harmful byproducts. However, you still need to keep safety in mind when working with a biodiesel processor because the process does involve heating up oil to high temperatures. Being careful is important to avoid burns.

You should look at your biodiesel processor as an investment. It is going to be rather pricey, usually in the thousands of dollars. However, when you compare that a gallon of biodiesel will cost you 70 cents to the cost of an average gallon of gas, then you will see why this is a wise investment. Making and using your own fuel helps give you control over your money and lets you get rid of the burden of high gas prices.

A biodiesel processor is the key to using one of the safest, cleanest and cheapest fuels available. Imagine being able to make your own biodiesel fuel whenever you need it. Imagine never having to run to the gas station and watch your hard earned dollars slip away. You can with a biodiesel processor. All you need are some simple ingredients and you are well on your way to doing your part in making this country clean and free from the confines of foreign oil.

So, find out more information about how YOU can make biodiesel at home and learn more about biodiesel fuel today.
Visit us at: http://www.biodieselathome.net

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Biodiesel Cars: Worth The Investment Or Not?

What are biodiesel cars?

• It's a car whose fuel you can make at home.
• It's a car that doesn't depend on the high price of gasoline to get you to work.
• It's a vehicle that is cleaner and more efficient than gas or regular diesel.
• It's a car your friends are gonna envy.

Of course, most people won't believe it at first. Then they'll make up all kinds of reasons why biodiesel cars isn't a good idea "for them." Well, THEY HEARD, blah, blah, blah. Well, that's cool. They’re correct, it's not for some people. But if you want to needle them a little, all you have to do is ask them a simple question;

How much do they pay a month for fuel?

Watch the conversation lose steam real quick after that. Or if they are die-hards, remind them of these facts about biodiesel cars...(From the National Renewable Energy Laboratory document “Biodiesel Handling and Use Guidelines”

78.3% reduction in greenhouse gases

55.4% reduction of particulate emissions (black sooty cloud)

56.3% reduction of hydrocarbons

80-90% reduction of mutagenicity (cancer-causing agents)

100% reduction of sulfurs (a major component of acid rain.

Yes, it is entirely possible to eliminate Exxon Mobil from your daily commute. More people are using biodiesel cars everyday. Even more people will in the future. You will need a diesel car (or truck) of course. Many companies make them and more will in the future. Mercedes is one, (Come on, be honest. Wouldn't you really like to have an old Mercedes to tool around town in?) Volkswagen is another. Jeep is also coming out with a new "Liberty" model already modified for biodiesel. With very little modification, (or none) these cars will run better, last longer, and trust me on this, smell a whole lot better.

You can easily brew up a tank over the weekend in the garage with a biodiesel kit, or the home built biodiesel processor you built from the pages on the web site below and cruise around town for the rest of the week in a biodiesel car whose exhaust smells like fresh pop corn! In which case NO CONVERSION is necessary.

So let's go straight to the number one question...

"Is biodiesel conversion for my car/truck possible...?"

If you are thinking about using and/or brewing your own biodiesel, no conversion is necessary. You can run your car or truck on biodiesel no problem, and no conversion needed. "Conversion" refers to running your car/truck on straight vegetable oil (SVO) You got it right, slop some Canola in the tank and go. A lot of people are doing just that.

“How do I convert to biodiesel?”

Converting is a matter of understanding the principles involved, the weaknesses of SVO and planning around them. You need in essence two fuel tanks, one with diesel, one with biodiesel. You start the engine on diesel, then when it is warm, switch over to SVO. The web site below contain plans on how to "do-it-yourself."

"What are the disadvantages to biodiesel conversion?

Like all things in life, there is a downside. For one, depending on where you live, in colder climates warming your engine and/or fuel maybe necessary. For another, if you are using waste vegetable oil there is time involved in filtering the oil, etc. Last, there will be the expense of either installing your own conversion kit, or buying a kit and having a mechanic do it.

For more information on all aspects of biodiesel cars, visit the web site below.

David Sieg is the Managing Director of Global Biotechnology Solutions, an American company based in Vietnam. His expertise is in real world application of alternative fuels and technologies for developing countries. He is also the author of the wildly popular http://www.making-biodiesel-at-home.com web site where he shares his knowledge freely to enable anyone to become energy independent.

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Are Ethanol And Biodiesel Compatible?

Are Ethanol And Biodiesel Compatible?
By Malc Moore

For you to be able to fully understand the connection between ethanol and biodiesel, you should probably learn about them on a individual basis first, by doing this you should then be able to understand what the connections between these biofuels are. You will probably find that there quite a few similarities between ethanol and biodiesel, therefore both these biofuels should be considered when looking for alternatives to ordinary fuel.

So what is ethanol?

Ethanol is a mildly toxic,flammable and colorless mixture of chemicals with a very noticeable perfume like smell, it is also the same type of alcohol that you will find in your nice cool beer, however, it is simply referred to as alcohol.

Ethanol has been used by humans as far back as when the dinosaurs were on the planet, and even though it has been used for more negative reasons, such as explosives because of its volatile nature, it has also been though of as positive when made into alcohol drinks and other products. Ethanol has also been used as an essence to help illness for many thousands of years, and so this is also recognized as being a positive use.

Another point to consider is, ethanol is the fuel which is at present being considered to replace fossil fuels, this is a very important topic, particularly when we consider that we are in a crazy war with Iraq and this is a country where we get most of our fuel from.

What is biodiesel?

A fuel that is being considered as a replacement for diesel, is biodiesel. This is fuel that is made from crops like corn, oilseed and sugar beet. Both ethanol and biodiesel are mixed with fossil diesel and gasoline in order for older cars to be able to run on it, however some of the newer car designs are able to run on biofuel with just a few small modifications.

Because of consumers lack of understanding with regard to ethanol and biodiesel, they are not convinced that using this fuel is the right way to go as a alternative to fossil fuel. Although it has to be said that this is starting to change in the US and in the world at large.

Ethanol and biodiesel relationship:
There are many important things to question when pondering the relationship of ethanol and biodiesel, one thing for sure though is they seem to be the main two options when looking at creating a cleaner environment. Ethanol is seen as the better option my many people at this time. However, the biodiesel option should be looked at very carefully because it also as many benefits to offer the alternative fuel debate.

Biofuel production is benefiting the US farming community by putting millions of dollars into the industry, therefore this should be taken into account as well.

ecoholistic.com for articles, tips and information about ethanol and biodiesel.

For more information about ethanol and biodiesel go here

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Does It Matter Where Your Biodiesel Comes From? Some Think So.

Some people do argue that where your Biodiesel comes from does matter. It makes sense to a degree, if more fuel or energy is spent shipping either the raw materials or the Biodiesel itself then what's the point really. A very interesting article regarding what to think about when you decide where to purchase your Biodiesel.

Two University of Utah Shuttle Buses To Use Biodiesel!

Hey, it's a start!
The University of Utah has plans for two of the school's shuttle buses to run on Biodiesel.

MIT Biodiesel Group Wins $25,000!

A group of MIT students dedicated to making their part of the world a little more green won $25,000 from GE and MTVu.

A Great Source For Biodiesel Bumper Stickers!

With sayings like:

My Exhaust Is Finger Lickin' Good

and Biodiesel, No War Required

and Eat Fast Food, I Need The Fuel

Utah Biodiesel Supply has some great bumper stickers to spread the word about your affinity for Biodiesel.

Truckers Thinking Green Too

With benefits such as tax breaks, Biofuel is making a lot of truckers and trucking companies rethink their fuel strategies. If you can underbid the competition because it costs less for you to use Biodiesel than it does for them to use regular Diesel... you're going to be making a lot more money.

Yale Sets Goal: Greenest University In The Country

Yale is spearheading the way to becoming a more environmentally friendly college, and other universities should follow suit. Preparing young people for the rest of their lives goes hand in hand with ensuring that they'll have a safer environment to live in.

Vegetable Based Lubricants Become Affordable

"To run trains, cars, and other everyday machines, the U.S. consumed about 2.5 billion gallons of petroleum-based lubricants in 2005. More than a third of that quantity ended up in the environment through various channels—pipe or drum leaks, accidental spills, and people discharging oil into drains."

With the advent of new technology, vegetable based lubricants can now compete with petroleum based lubricants on a pricing level. The playing field is drawing more even... though just a bit at a time.

Biodiesel, What Is It?

In today’s world, one can hardly escape the subject of fuel prices and fuel supply. For a number of different reasons people have turned from standard petroleum based fuel sources and looked for a reliable alternative-fuel. Biodiesel is one such fuel that experts and enthusiasts have embraced as not only their idea of a fuel of the future, but is also their choice for a fuel for today. But, what is Biodiesel?

Biodiesel is a fuel containing some of the same traits as conventional diesel fuel. Biodiesel is made from high quality vegetable oils through a manufacturing process that can be done on a large scale - such as a refinery, or on a small scale - such as a home Biodiesel kit. The primary use for Biodiesel right now is as a substitute for petroleum based diesel fuel.

In different parts of the world, different plants are used as the source for the vegetable oil that is made into Biodiesel. Theoretically, any vegetable grown can be broken down and turned into Biodiesel, but right now most Biodiesel producers use one primary crop as their source. In America, the primary crop grown for Biodiesel production is corn. Corn, being one of the more common crops grown in American, provides a readily available supply of vegetable matter for Biodiesel manufacturers. In much of Europe, rapeseed is used in the production of Biodiesel. And, in Southeast Asia the primary plant grown for the manufacture of Biodiesel is Soybeans. After going through the manufacturing process, there is little difference in the properties of Biodiesel made from one plant over another.

The process used to manufacture Biodiesel from pure vegetable oil is called ester interchange. In the process the vegetable oil is combined with a much smaller amount of Methanol. Methanol can be manufactured by the fermentation of starch or sugar and it can also be produced from natural gas. The vegetable oil and methanol are placed in a small quantity of an alkaline catalyst and it is in this process that the chemical makeup of the vegetable oil is altered. The result is a clean burning fuel with a viscosity (flow properties) approximating that of standard diesel fuel. During this process, approximately 90% of what is manufactured is Biodiesel fuel, while the remaining 10% is in the form of the glycerine that was broken down from the vegetable matter. This glycerine can also be used in other applications in the chemical industry, making the manufacture of Biodiesel practically waste-free.

The current uses for Biodiesel are mainly limited to that of being a cleaner burning replacement for petroleum based diesel fuel. Biodiesel can be both economically viable and highly efficient for most mobile applications. There will be some performance and usage differences between diesel and Biodiesel and they will vary from vehicle to vehicle as expected. It is possible for most modern diesel engines to burn standard Biodiesel. Currently, Biodiesel is also marketed as a Biodiese/Ethanol mix or a Biodiesel/Diesel mix.

Still a young industry by any measure, Biodiesel is on it’s way to becoming one of the brightest lights in the search for a viable alternative-fuel.