If they have a place to grow their own food. Growing enough food for a family of four will be a little difficult for many, not something done in a few pots or planters on the patio, not to mention the seasonal constraints.
From the little I know(been saying THAT a lot lately) to run a diesel on straight veggie oil requires some big modifications, and doesn’t do well in cold climates.
Not everyone can afford to modify their cars for alternative fuels, or buy new ones.
“First, vegetable oil comes entirely as a renewable resource that’s grown right here in the US. That reduces our dependence on foreign oil.
Vegetable oil also reduces most tailpipe emissions, but actually increases the smog-increasing nitrous oxides compared to regular diesel.
However, when you factor in the fossil fuel normally used to grow the plants used to make vegetable oil, the results are less encouraging. When the “lifecycle” of the fuel is considered, using pure vegetable oil actually increases the pollution to the atmosphere by about 35%.
On the upside, vegetable oil does reduce the amount of “air toxics” and soot released into the atmosphere, compared to regular diesel fuel.
Of course, if you’re using vegetable oil that would normally be tossed in the dumpster, then you’re definitely helping to save the planet. ”
Lol, while the statement ” humans are a big cause of pollution, rich or poor” is true it’s also somewhat….
supercilious.
