STORY AT-A-GLANCE A study conducted by Cerulogy for Transport & Environment (T&E) revealed increasing pressure on animal fat supplies as its use in biodiesel has skyrocketed 40-fold since 2006
Demand for animal fats for biofuel may triple from 2021 to 2030, but in Europe, 46% of animal fat feedstocks are already used as biodiesel, suggesting supply won’t keep up with demand
The study calculated that to fuel one transatlantic flight from Paris to New York, 8,800 dead pigs are needed — for one way
Unintended consequences from pouring animal fats into biofuel are likely and could affect many industries Palm oil is a likely substitute to make up for animal fat shortages, but industrially produced palm oil produces environmental problems of its own Rendered animal fats, a byproduct of raising animals on concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), are commonly added to pet food and personal care products like soap […]
Excerpt Sourced From: discern.tv
