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Throughout our communities, biodiesel can be very good for us and through education we could all learn to understand this. 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, also known as British thermal units, rank energy output and we know that pure biodiesel has the most effective BTU measurement of all fuels. It is several times more effective than traditional gasoline when we compare the units of fossil fuel energy required to produce an equivalent amount.

3. Think about safety.
Biodiesel has a high combustion point and as such is much safer than traditional alternatives. In its purest form it is biodegradable and is almost completely non-toxic.

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. Can be used without modification.
Biodiesel mixes without any modification with petro diesel. It can also be used in a variety of strengths and mixed with regular diesel. As such it is an option available right now to make your diesel engine vehicles more sustainable.

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

7. Help our energy security.
Soy is one of the more widely available and domestically grown products in the USA. By keeping costs within the countries where biodiesel is produced, we help to secure our economies from the crazy spikes we have seen plaguing traditional energy availability.

8. Job security?
We have lost so many important jobs to the brutal downturn in the economy. 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. It’s better for our health.
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.

All in all, a considerable number of reasons to consider making biodiesel for our country’s future transportation needs. Create your own trend by mixing a 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!

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