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Biodiesel Basics

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Biodiesel is a domestically produced, renewable fuel that can be manufactured from vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled restaurant greases. Biodiesel is safe and biodegradable, and its use significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions and serious toxic air pollutants. This page lists basic biodiesel topics. To learn more, choose from the following pages.

What is biodiesel? 


B20 & B100: Alternative Fuels 


Biodiesel Production 


Biodiesel Distribution 


Benefits