Daily Archives: April 2, 2009

Jatropha biodiesel tests show top quality

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Biodiesel Magazine. San Francisco biodiesel producer Sirona Fuels  announced on April 1 that a batch of B100 jatropha-based biodiesel returned extraordinarily high test results. CytoCulture International Inc., the environmental biotechnology firm that conducted the tests, … Continue reading →

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The Search for Sustainable Solutions

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Biodiesel Magazine. Conservation tillage is a widely recognized and accepted practice that’s included in many efforts to define sustainable biofuels. In fact, biodiesel producers won’t be alarmed by many of the broad principles that are … Continue reading →

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Iowa, Arkansas consider biodiesel mandates

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Biodiesel Magazine. A bill which would require all diesel fuel in Iowa to be blended with 5 percent biodiesel starting on July 1 is working its way, with some difficulty, through the state legislature. Iowa … Continue reading →

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EcoSystem uses fly larva to make MAGFUEL

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Biodiesel Magazine. EcoSystem Corp. is working to develop a bioreactor technology that utilizes black soldier fly larva to convert food scrap waste into natural oils, which can be used as a feedstock for biodiesel production … Continue reading →

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Studies look at biodiesel in Ontario

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Biodiesel Magazine. The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp. has awarded $13,750 to the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corp. to look at the feasibility of developing oilseed crops—such as canola and soybeans—for the production of … Continue reading →

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March 2009 InfoTip: My Favorite Clouds

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Laura B.

Mary Ellen Bates gives a very nice summary of two search engines that use visual clouds to display results. Both tools are really helpful when trying to narrowweb search results. Definitely worth a look.

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Biologists Consider Sustainable Agriculture and Global Food Supply

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Laura B.

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) will host its 62nd Annual Meeting on 18-19 May 2009 at The Westin Gateway, Arlington, Virginia. The theme of the 2009 meeting is “Sustainable Agriculture: Greening the Global Food Supply.” The National Council … Continue reading →

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In defense of telecommuting

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full post at Sustainable IT. Sure, it takes effort to get it right, but a telecommuting program can benefit companies, employees, and the environment

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Turning trash into treasure

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full post at OhMyGov! One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. The phrase should carry deep, metaphorical meaning and not be reflective of a man literally finding a broken toilet seat and making bank. But here we are … Continue reading →

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Your Old Gadgets

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Wired’s How-To Wiki. Most of us grew up with the Environmental Protection Agency’s friendly “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” motto — but when it comes to gadgets, being environmentally responsible isn’t quite so easy. That’s because electronics … Continue reading →

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