Fall 2008

Editor's Letter

Stay Nervous

By Frankie Abralind

The first time I ordered a delivery of methanol, I was nervous. There I was, new to biodiesel, no special safety training, getting a couple of pallets of a dangerous chemical dropped off on a dirt driveway at the.......[MORE]

Golden Meniscus

How Safe is Your Country's Biodiesel?

By Kumar Plocher

I recently received a big packet of information from the European Union. Well, more specifically, the European Commission Directorate-General for Trade. I was a bit surprised. After all, the EU and I had never really been properly introduced, and.......[MORE]

Spanking Ester / Safety

homegrown fuel? homegrown spills. homegrown cleanup!

By Leif Forer

Dear Ester~ I spilled some grease. What should I do? Desperate to Reclaim Important Product Dear DRIP~ Once upon a time we were collecting a couple hundred gallons worth of restaurant fryer grease in five-gallon jugs. We would uncap.......[MORE]

Case Study

From Milk to Diesel in Vermont's Syrup Country

By Frankie Abralind

John Williamson has a clear vision for his farm's fuel needs. He wants to meet them himself. ....[MORE]