Date:         Thu, 13 May 2004 11:43:48 -0400
Reply-To:     Jonathan Farrugia <jfarrugi@UMICH.EDU>
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From:         Jonathan Farrugia <jfarrugi@UMICH.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Diesels on NPR this morning
Comments: To: David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
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used cooking oil isn't totally a waste product.  the companies that pick
it up from the restaurants as far as i know filter it and grade it.  from
there it is sold to other industries including the cosmetics industry for
use as a base for make-up.

jonathan

On Thu, 13 May 2004, David Brodbeck wrote:

> On Wed, 12 May 2004, tmiller wrote:
>
> > We aren't talking about using much new veg. oil, only recycled oils and
> > animal fats.
>
> That will never be more than a niche market...there simply aren't enough
> fast food restaurants in the country to supply waste oil for everyone's
> car. ;)
>
> It's a great way to use what's otherwise a waste product, though.
>
>
> David Brodbeck, N8SRE
> '86 Volvo 240DL wagon
> '82 VW Vanagon Westfalia Diesel
>