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Biodiesel is a substitute for 'fossil' diesel and is made from vegetable oil.
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Check out the government's latest report on biodiesel
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It has many advantages over conventional diesel.
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| | Emmisions are substantially reduced - biodiesel is virtually carbon neutral as the plant that produces the oil in the first place 'breathes in' as much carbon dioxide as the fuel releases when it is burnt. |
| | Biodiesel smoke doesn't contain any of the heavy metals or other crude-oil derived pollutants associated with conventional diesel. |
| | It is less toxic than table salt, and is completely biodegradeable |
| | The oil used for biodiesel can be grown in the UK, or made from used vegetable oil from restaurants and other catering companies. |
| | Biodiesel can be poured straight into your tank, mixed in any proportion with fossil diesel. |
| | Biodiesel has been a popular choice throughout South America, Europe and the USA for a number of years, and is starting to become more common in the UK. |
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| There are two main considerations when using biodiesel in your vehicle. |
| | Biodiesel is a solvent. It will dissolve some types of rubber, used in fuel lines/seals on certain vehicles. |
| | Vehicles with rubber parts that will be affected tend to be older. |
| | For more information, contact your manufacturer.
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| | Biodiesel will also dislodge any residual crud in the tank or lines. |
| | Whilst it's a good idea to have a clean fuel system, this crud will initially be forced towards the fuel filter, causing it to block. |
| | When converting your vehicle over to biodiesel, it's recommended to 'break it in gently' with a small proportion of bio, and to replace the fuel filter after a couple of weeks. |
| | Biodiesel is also less effective in very cold weather - most users just use a mix of bio and fossil to see them through extremely cold spells. |
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| GREEN BOX DOMESTIC COLLECTIONS | | | | WE ARE COLLECTING AS NORMAL FRIDAY
22ND & FRIDAY 29TH APRIL ALL
COLLECTIONS WILL BE AS NORMAL.
PLEASE LEAVE YOUR BOXES OUT ON YOUR
NORMAL DAY
THANK YOU | | | |
21/04/2011 |
| | | | Food Waste Collections | | | | We are now collecting food waste(it
has to be free of meat) we will
provide a caddy and it will be
emptied every Monday. At the moment
collections are free but we ask you
to join our Opt-in Scheme where you
pay £20 in advance and when we
start charging 60p per caddy will
be deducted from your credit.if you
want to join cal 684425 or email
optin@magpie.coop also see
website for details www.i-worm.co.uk | | | |
29/03/2011 |
| | | | New drop off point | | | Good News!!
You can now drop off
your batteries, energy saving light
bulbs fluorescent tubes and Brita water filters at
Shabitat!
It's free!Just bring them down and
someone will show you where to put
them. | | | |
11/03/2029 |
| | | | Aiming for a Waste-Free Brighton | | | | We can now offer electrical
equipment recycling. Either drop
off your electricals to Shabitat on
the Lewes Road or phone us to
arrange a collection. If you have
small items to collect and are
registered on our Opt-In or
GreenBox schemes we can collect
your items free of charge. One off
collections are charged at £10. The
electrical goods will be reused or
recycled as ethically as possible.
Please call us or email us to
arrange a collection. 01273 684425
or info@magpie.coop. | | | |
04/10/2010 |
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