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ABOUT THIS VIDEO
When Marshall Dostal decided to reduce his family's oil-footprint by switching their sedan over to a biofuel system, local eateries where more than happy to provide him with their leftover grease. But it wasn't too long before Marshall's family yard was getting inundated with the bi-product of making biofuels from grease, glycerin. This inspired the Dostals to create their own
company, “Further”, which turns this leftover glycerin into soaps, lotions and candles that are biodegradable, nontoxic and affordable! DIG DEEPER
- Learn more about the founding of Further and about their assortment of products by visiting the Further website.
- Learn how to convert your diesel engine to accept biofuel and about
national trading rules of fats and oils by visiting National Biodiesel Board.
- Marshall’s home-brewed bio-diesel is a great non-polluting, alternative fuel.
However, not all bio-diesels are created equal. For a quick review of
how bio-diesel stacks up to other alternative fuels, visit the Union of Concerned Scientists Clean Vehicles website.
- Check out the toxicity levels of ingredients found in your favorite hand soap or lotion by visiting the Environmental Working Group’s Cosmetics Database.
If the search reveals scary ingredients, the consider switching to a
brand that is more eco-friendly for your family as well as the
environment.
- Americans comprise only 5% of the world's population, but use 25% of the
world's resources including oil. Here are a few ways to reduce your oil footprint.
Tagsbio-diesel, bio-fuel, biodiesel, BP, small business, Dostal, downcycle, family business, Further, glycerin, vegetable oil into biofuel, Gulf Coast, soap from glycerin
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