You know about recycling. You probably know a little bit about composting. But have you ever thought about recycling your old cooking oil and grease for biodiesel?
Starting in March, The Green Project will collect used cooking oil and cooking grease at its warehouse to be used for biodiesel. The oil and grease will be given to Operation REACH to be converted into biodiesel through its Gulf South Youth Biodiesel Project green job training program. In partnership with Operation REACH and The Green Project, The ReUse District will reach out to restaurants and residents in the downtown neighborhoods of New Orleans to encourage the collection of oil and grease and to educate the community about the benefits of this alternative fuel.
Biodiesel is a creative solution to the nation’s current energy crisis. Nearly 100% of cooking oil and grease can be recycled into biodiesel, which, once converted, provides a renewable, nontoxic, and clean-burning alternative to fossil fuels. In fact, biodiesel substantially reduces the amount of carbon monoxide, sulfur oxides and sulfates, and unburned hydrocarbons released into the atmosphere. Biodiesel also has added advantages for engines since it can be mixed with petroleum diesel to help engines run cleaner and longer. Want to learn more about biodiesel? Check out www.biodiesel.org.
So how do I get involved? Start by collecting your old cooking oil and grease in a sealable container. When the container is full, bring it to The Green Project between 9am and 5pm, Monday through Saturday. A staff person can help you with a tax receipt for the value of your donation. It's as simple as that.
Have a few questions? Email Beth at bstelson@thegreenproject.org or give her a call at (504) 945-0240 ex. 2#.
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