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Eco-Glossary

Biodiesel

 
Biodiesel is a renewable fuel produced from agricultural resources such as canola oil, sunflower oil, recycled cooking oils and animal fats. In the U.S., most biodiesel is made from soybean oil.
 
This alternative fuel is extremely important for the environment because it helps reduce dependence on foreign oil (thus decreasing the impact made by importing and exporting) and the use of petroleum-based fuel. Biodiesel also reduces the emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases, which are released in large quantities by vehicles using traditional fuels. (Source: EPA, Photo: Flickr)

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Chocolate-powered racecar makes sustainability sexy

Tue, Mar 09 2010 at 10:59 AM EST

British university's car runs on fuel derived from waste from chocolate factories or other plant-based oils, and has a radiator that converts ozone back to oxygen.


Riding while tall: A custom bike story

Mon, Mar 08 2010 at 11:54 AM EST

Professional volleyball player Colleen Smith will be traveling greener this season with the help of biodiesel, a good tent, and a bike custom built by Trek to fit her 6'6' frame.


Oregon brewery is serious about being green

Mon, Jan 25 2010 at 6:18 AM EST

Standing Stone's got eco-responsibility covered: Bicycles for employees, energy-efficient appliances, sustainable food sources.


In the Green Room: Jason Mraz on touring green

Video: Jason Mraz talks about touring green with Chuck at Farm Aid.


Bad year for biofuel ends on a dour note

Sat, Jan 02 2010 at 3:04 PM EST

As a federal tax credit expires, some U.S. producers say they will shut down without the government subsidy of $1 for every gallon produced.


Entrepreneur creates soap from food grease

Thu, Dec 17 2009 at 11:01 AM EST

Marshall Dostal was using fry grease to fuel his cars before taking it another step to create Further soap.


'Fuel' documentary brings change to classrooms

Thu, Dec 03 2009 at 12:54 PM EST

Film's green curriculum inspires schools to switch to biodiesel buses.


VW pushes eco-diesels -- and reaches out to American soccer moms

Tue, Nov 24 2009 at 12:38 PM EST

Volkswagen is trying to convince Americans that its TDI diesels are as environmentally friendly as hybrids, and it's using sports marketing to get the message across -- one free T-shirt at a time.


Women rule this eco-oasis

Tue, Sep 29 2009 at 7:34 AM EST

Female-owned biodiesel station tanks up the Bay Area.


The next energy innovators

Fri, Jul 24 2009 at 12:02 PM EST

BusinessWeek and greenbiz.com bring you the 25 most-intriguing energy startups.


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