Virgin Atlantic will fly a plane using cooking oil.
Virgin Atlantic just announced that it will operate a net zero carbon transatlantic flight from London to New York in 2023, using safe aviation fuel (SAF).
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Store cooking oils away from heat.
Keeping your oil near high-heat areas like the stovetop can cause it to go bad prematurely. You should keep oil in low light and at room temperature; this practice helps prevent it from going sour too quickly. In addition, stock cooking fats in a place free of moisture. These rules apply to all the major cooking oils (coconut, olive, vegetable, and soybean oil are just a few examples).
Read MoreReducing automotive greenhouse gas emissions
Using biodiesel to run truck engines can help reduce automotive greenhouse gas emissions, but the problem is that biodiesel releases more nitrogen oxide emissions than fossil diesel does. It further has a lower calorific value, which means you need more of it in your tank.
Scientists say mixing water with biodiesel addresses these problems. You get better engine performance, lower emissions and less soot.
Read MoreThe best way to dispose your used cooking oil
Whether deep-frying, browning ground beef, or cooking bacon, we often end up with leftover cooking oil. The tendency may be to pour it down the kitchen sink but that can clog and damage the plumbing, and if it’s poured outside on the ground, it can cause problems for wildlife. You can save your cooking oil to reuse later, but if it’s gone bad or you don’t want it, there some easy, safe ways to get rid of it.
Read MoreThe collection chain of UCO
Explaining the collection chain of used vegetable oil and its conversion into biofuels as an alternative source of energy. Especially in developing regions, this waste-to-energy-approach saves the environment and provides sustainable, local jobs for many people.
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