# Green Star Products to Build First Net Zero Biodiesel Plant

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2006/08/first-neutral-co2-global-warming-biodiesel-plant-to-be-built/
- Published: 2006-08-20T16:47:00-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

Green Star Products, a biodiesel company, is building the world’s first biodiesel
plant with almost zero net greenhouse gas emissions.

Traditional biodiesel plants emit greenhouse gases from [natural gas heating inputs](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/07/a-fracking-story-worth-reading-by-natural-gas-watch/).
All for electricity from local utilities. Then they would imported methanol. However,
Green Star Products’ plant will operate with its own electric generators running
on its own biodiesel. Moreover and boilers running on biodiesel. For they will use
waste heat from a nearby co-generation power plant. The Idaho plant will also only
use ethanol to process biodiesel. All which they [will produce from various waste products](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/12/u-s-biofuel-camelina-production-set-to-soar/).
Finally and the facility will produce 100% renewable products made in the US.

![Biodiesel plant](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/
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## The Benefits of Biodiesel

Biodiesel is a domestically produced. For it’s a renewable fuel that can be manufactured
from new and used vegetable oils. Also animal fats and recycled restaurant grease.
In addition, biodiesel reduces the lifecycle carbon emissions and emissions of toxic
air pollutants. Especially in older on-road vehicles and in many off-road applications.

Furthermore, biodiesel blends can be used in many different concentrations. For 
that’s including B100, B20, B5, and B2. Vehicles manufactured after 1994 can use
biodiesel blends meeting ASTM standards with minimal impact on operating performance.
However, vehicles manufactured before 1994 may need elastomers to be upgraded to
a compatible material with blends above B20.

### BDI-BioEnergy International GmbH’s Innovative Approach

Austria-based BDI-BioEnergy International GmbH produces high-quality biodiesel plants
through its Repeatable Catalyst technology. One which uses a recyclable catalyst
and involves long-term collaboration with local universities. As well, BDI’s RetroFit
program optimizes biodiesel plants not engineered or built by the company. Furthermore,
BDI-BioEnergy International GmbH is building three industrial biodiesel plants in
the US and Europe. I mean the largest of which in Belgium will process all types
of liquid waste for biofuel production. The company also has a consulting division
and uses in-house algae cultivation technology. Finally, BDI plans to introduce 
a new recycling technology targeting plastic waste.

#### Conclusion

In addition, Green Star Products and BDI-BioEnergy International GmbH are at the
forefront of the biodiesel industry. Thereby pushing the limits of what is possible
in terms of sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. With the world
facing pressing environmental challenges, it is important for companies to prioritize
sustainability and work towards a more sustainable future. These innovative companies
serve as an inspiration and a reminder that sustainable development is not only 
possible but essential for a thriving economy and a healthy planet.

##### References:

 1. [https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy08osti/43538.pdf](https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy08osti/43538.pdf)
 2. [https://www.bdi-bioenergy.com/en/](https://www.bdi-bioenergy.com/en/)
 3. [https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/baseload/bdi-bioenergy-international-announces-115000-metric-ton-biodiesel-plant-in-lithuania/](https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/baseload/bdi-bioenergy-international-announces-115000-metric-ton-biodiesel-plant-in-lithuania/)

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