The Biodiesel class at Key West High School, led by Josh Clearman and consisting of 27 ambitious seniors, is the only one in the nation. They are currently doing a number of things to spread awareness and create biodiesel, while simultaneously enhancing their own spectrum of education and raising money for their cause. Already this year, they have taken exams on momentum and basic scientific principles to incorporate their knowledge of physics with the diverse curriculum. Their class has also done a plethora of fundraisers including an evening at Bottlecap and school-wide candy sales, helping them make money to spend on this new alternative smart fuel. They as a class have a robust understanding of the socioeconomic effects of alternative fuels. The biodiesel class has organized themselves into a small co-op of groups each performing individual tasks to increase their efficiency, including builders, researchers, finance directors, writers, and artists. The class is involved with the Greenpeace student organization, which is a partnership that encourages young people to get involved environmentally.
Everyone has been asking, “What is Biodiesel?” Biodiesel refers to a non-petroleum-based diesel fuel consisting of short chain alkali esters, for the most part produced from vegetable oil or animal fat. In modern day English, Biodiesel is a crispy clean fuel derived from used or unused vegetable oil. It can be made from animal fat as well, but would tend to have complications with certain animal cruelty organizations such as PITA. What kinds of cars would Biodiesel work in? Obviously hence the name, Biodiesel, is only effective in diesel engines. Some Diesel automobiles may need to have few modifications and some can go without it. The only thing necessary for the conversion would be frequent filter changes. Once converted, Biodiesel actually will clean the residue that is left behind from original fuel. As for those restaurants that have numerous gallons of grease to get rid of, it would be a huge weight lifted off of some owner’s shoulders to contribute their waste for free to a good cause like the Biodiesel class at Key West High.
Although solely located on the school campus, the Biodiesel class intends to make a difference in the local community and on a much larger scale. To start things off, they will inform people about alternative fuel sources and potential impact of switching to smarter energy sources. In January, the classroom hopes to turn into a biodiesel manufacturer, making eco-friendly energy an option for the Florida Keys. By initially educating a bright group of young people, the class concentrates on the future. At the rate things are currently going on a global scale, the oil crisis and global deterioration is the sword of Damocles for our century. With the textbook the class is writing, their intention to make biodiesel readily available, and a passion for progress, the biodiesel class hopes to not only take part in a groundbreaking new program but also actively contribute to the green revolution.
We are going to be updating this very blog daily, we hope that you can watch and see how our small class can change the world and the way we look at our fuel system. This is another way of getting our word out to the public about how we are changing the world.
Everyone has been asking, “What is Biodiesel?” Biodiesel refers to a non-petroleum-based diesel fuel consisting of short chain alkali esters, for the most part produced from vegetable oil or animal fat. In modern day English, Biodiesel is a crispy clean fuel derived from used or unused vegetable oil. It can be made from animal fat as well, but would tend to have complications with certain animal cruelty organizations such as PITA. What kinds of cars would Biodiesel work in? Obviously hence the name, Biodiesel, is only effective in diesel engines. Some Diesel automobiles may need to have few modifications and some can go without it. The only thing necessary for the conversion would be frequent filter changes. Once converted, Biodiesel actually will clean the residue that is left behind from original fuel. As for those restaurants that have numerous gallons of grease to get rid of, it would be a huge weight lifted off of some owner’s shoulders to contribute their waste for free to a good cause like the Biodiesel class at Key West High.
Although solely located on the school campus, the Biodiesel class intends to make a difference in the local community and on a much larger scale. To start things off, they will inform people about alternative fuel sources and potential impact of switching to smarter energy sources. In January, the classroom hopes to turn into a biodiesel manufacturer, making eco-friendly energy an option for the Florida Keys. By initially educating a bright group of young people, the class concentrates on the future. At the rate things are currently going on a global scale, the oil crisis and global deterioration is the sword of Damocles for our century. With the textbook the class is writing, their intention to make biodiesel readily available, and a passion for progress, the biodiesel class hopes to not only take part in a groundbreaking new program but also actively contribute to the green revolution.
We are going to be updating this very blog daily, we hope that you can watch and see how our small class can change the world and the way we look at our fuel system. This is another way of getting our word out to the public about how we are changing the world.
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