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Closing the Loop
 
Present =   Waste vegetable oil into fuel
 
Future   =   Waste compostables into rich healthy soil

 
We will be using waste vegetable oil (WVO) from our customers to power the delivery vehicle used to send our "fresh from the farm" products back to them without having to worry about the recent challenges imposed by the increased cost of just about everything. Let's turn this whole ordeal into a great positive. Fresh food grown in an enviromentally gentle and sustainable way. Brought to you powered by your waste vegetable oil!
 
 
The Machine
A work in progress.
 
The tank on the left is where the reaction will take place. The smaller white tank in the center is where we will mix methanol and lye to make methoxide; the chemical that causes the reaction. After the reaction is complete we will decant the biodiesel to the wash and drying tank on the right (three drums braized together).
 
 
The Biovan
( the way we bought it )
 
 
More to come !