linking compost with biodiesel production

Reusing Wastes from the Food Service Industry

Kirk Jones, ChE

US Biodiesel Production has Accelerated Steadily in the Last 10 Years

Using Waste Vegetable Oil as a Biodiesel Feedstock has also Accelerated

Composting is Gaining Acceptance Compost Programs are Steadily Increasing

Across the Country. Biodiesel and Compost are Necessary for

Sustainability and Waste Reduction

Reducing Disposal Costs and Landfill Rates Reducing Air Pollution and Asthma Rates Empowering Local Energy Infrastructure Reducing Fossil Carbon Use Combating Soil Loss Combating Soil Depletion and Nutrient Loss Creating Meaningful Jobs Mimicking Natural Processes

Biodiesel is a Local, Renewable, Biodegradable, Lubricating, Energy-dense Fuel for Buses, Trucks, Trains, Planes, Construction Equipment, Farming Machinery, Marine Engines, Electricity Production, Heating Oil Applications, etc. with a Strong Growing Demand Worldwide

Compost is an Enlivening Soil Amendment for Large Farms, Small Farms, Urban Vegetable Production, Urban Forest Gardening, Community Gardens, CSAs, and Household Gardens which Helps Communities by Benefiting Nutrition, Enhancing Yields, Healing Ecosystems, Building Biodiversity and Enhancing Connections with the Earth.

Increase Economic Viability One Stop Pickup/One Contract Links Food Waste with Food Production Diversifies Business Interests Uses All Food Wastes Helps Educate the Public on the Many Ways

to Reduce our Environmental Impact

Organize Integrated Vegetable Oil and Food Waste Pickups

Generate Population Specific Protocols Utilizing Existing Infrastructure as Much as Appropriate

Process Vegetable Oil into Biodiesel and Glycerin

Process Food Waste into Compost-based Soil Products

Market, Sell, and Distribute Products Provide Support for Urban Agriculture and

Community Education

Process: Smiling Earth Energy Costs: $1.50 per Gallon Price: $4.50 per Gallon 100,000 Gallons WVO/100,000 Pop. Profit: $300,000/100,000 Pop. Annually

Process: Windrows and/or Machine Costs: $15 per Yard Price: $45 per Yard 50,000 Yards compost/100,000 Pop. Profit: $1,500,000/100,000 Pop. Annually

Choose Location for Startup Choose Biodiesel Production Methods Choose Compost Production Methods Choose Pickup and Delivery Methods Choose Sales and Marketing Methods Write Business Plan/Obtain Funding Make Contracts/Obtain Permits Build Facilities/Acquire Equipment Hire and Train Personnel/Begin Production

Linking Compost with Biodiesel Production Can Be an Economically, Socially, and Environmentally Beneficial Way to Enhance Our Communities

Reusing Food Industry Wastes and Generating Commodities Is a Necessary Step in Creating Sustainable Communities.

Oakland Recycles (CA), Compost Project New York City Compost Project Blue Sun Biodiesel (SF) TriState Biodiesel (NYC) Smiling Earth Energy, Biodiesel Plant

Producer Green Mtn. Technologies,Compost

Equipment US Biodiesel Board, Biodiesel Advocates Highfields Institute, Compost Programming

Kirk Jones, ChE Biomystic@gmail.com 802 279 1236 Mobile 121 S. Logan Ave. Audubon, NJ 08106