In the world, where the demand for bio-diesels is soaring with the increasing concerns for greenhouse gas emissions leading to global warming, researchers are getting innovative with the sources of bio-diesels or grease to power the cars running on the roads.
After extracting oils from different crops – like corn, soy and also algae – it was not thought to be wise enough to bank on food crops, than anything that goes to the landfills as waste.
What about the gallons of the ‘waste French fry grease’ that are generally thrown away after cooking, across the world, especially from the fast-food centers? They can be potential sources of fuel for powering diesel vehicles.
This concept is soon to hit the Northern Californian roads soon. Yes, the California bio-diesel company Energy Alternative Solutions, Inc. is joining hands with supermarkets, cafeterias and restaurants — like Kentucky Fried Chicken — to recycle food waste into alternative fuel.
This restaurant-grease bio-diesel will be sold at the Central and Northern Californian fueling stations. The fuel will be a blend of 20 percent bio-diesel and 80 regular diesel — known as “B20.”
Using such waste food-recycled fuel like ‘B20′ can help cut greenhouse gas emissions and smog significantly. Once successful in the Californian roads, it is sure to provide an eco-friendly statement for the rest of the world struggling to meet the Kyoto Protocol standards or lower the regions’ emission levels.
