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Throughout our communities, biodiesel can be very good for us and through education we could all learn to understand this. Here are some of the top 10 reasons to consider biodiesel.

1. Emissions.
The EPA has certified that biodiesel has considerable health benefits as compared to conventional fuels. 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. When compared to gasoline, biodiesel is several times more efficient, especially when compared to the overall units of fossil fuel energy required.

3. Safety first.
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. Promotes less waste.
If you use waste oil, such as cooking oil received from restaurants, then the resulting biodiesel will truly have turned a waste product into usable energy. Very often, this waste oil finds its way into our lakes and waterways rather than being correctly disposed of.

5. No modification required.
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. Longer lasting.
By using biodiesel in your vehicle you can enjoy additional lubricity, which in turn will promote a long life for your engine.

7. Helps support energy security.
Soy is one of the more widely available and domestically grown products in the USA. If we can contain production costs within the country where biodiesel is produced, we can shelter our economies from crazy hikes associated with traditional energy forms.

8. Job security?
Job security is more important than ever in the aftermath of this awful recession. Biodiesel fuel production could help to concentrate money for new jobs related to this industry, rather than sending revenues for our current petroleum needs out of the country and helping to create jobs overseas.

9. Benefit the regions.
Regional production of biodiesel can help repair local economies that have been severely damaged during the downturn. Crop producers and farmers can see a new style of return for their work, can feel some element of stability for the future and look for solid growth ahead.

10. It’s better for our health.
When biodiesel fuel is adopted on a widespread basis, we would register less greenhouse gas, thereby helping to reverse climate damage as well as seeing fewer carcinogens and other components known to cause cancer and other illnesses.

We have just seen a considerable number of reasons to justify thinking about making biodiesel for our transportation wants and needs. Why not start a trend by creating your first 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!