Don Scott, Director of Sustainability at the National Biodiesel Board, joins host, Denny Hall, to talk about a substitute for diesel fuel, the Renewable Fuels Standard, and the food vs fuel debate.
In this episode, Denny talks to Don about what biodiesel made from vegetable oil and animal fats, the biodiesel process, and what kind of biodiesel blend is available at retailers around the country.
Most retailers already sell diesel fuel that is up to 5% biobased. 5% is an achievement in itself, but there’s a long way to go to reducing emissions and promoting sustainability. A key debate in the production of biodiesel is food vs fuel. Should we devoting time and resources to producing biofuels that can be spent producing food? Don helps us break down key points and demonstrates why this argument isn’t as contemptuous as it seems.