Biodiesel is a carbon neutral fuel
Oil seed crops absorb carbon dioxide as they grow. When we burn the oil from these crops, no more carbon can be released than was originally absorbed. The result is a net-zero carbon dioxide fuel, which helps mitigate global warming.
Biodiesel is a renewable fuel
Because biodiesel is made from agricultural products such as vegetable oil, we can continually produce more, unlike our finite supply of fossil fuels
Biodiesel is a domestic fuel
Biodiesel feedstocks are products of local farmers right here in the United States. This helps reduce our dependence on foreign oil.
Biodiesel can be a recycled fuel
Biodiesel can be made from waste cooking oil, in a process that recycles this byproduct of food production.
Biodiesel is a safer fuel
Biodiesel is nontoxic and biodegradable, making it safer to use, handle, and transport.
Biodiesel is a cleaner fuel
Biodiesel produces far less toxic emissions. Compared to conventional diesel fuel, biodiesel drastically reduces asthma and cancer related emissions.
Biodiesel is a compatible fuel
Biodiesel is compatible with conventional diesel fuel and it can be used in any diesel-fueled equipment with little or no modification.
Biodiesel is a local fuel
Biodiesel can be easily produced in a small-scale, community oriented way, providing for greater national security and reinforcing local economies and communities.