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Advancements in the biofuel industry are responsible for the latest headlines in aviation news. United Airlines<\/a> is partnering with California-based Fulcrum Bioenergy<\/a> to make alternative jet fuel from food scraps, farm waste, and animal fat. United\u2019s $30 million investment into biofuels is a strategic move with potentially big gains.<\/p>\n

Fulcrum CEO E. James Macias predicts that the sustainable fuel<\/a> will lessen United\u2019s carbon emissions by 80 percent and cost under $1 per gallon to produce. And it\u2019s no coincidence these changes are underway now. Last month the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)<\/a> concluded that airlines\u2019 flight emissions pose a “risk to human health.” Stricter government regulations may be adopted next year if leaders on both sides can\u2019t compromise on a standard of limiting carbon pollution.<\/p>\n

While Fulcrum continues building its biofuel refinery scheduled to open in 2017, United will begin testing the first-ever passenger flights powered by all-natural fuel later this summer. The flights will travel from Los Angeles to San Francisco carrying AltAir\u2019s biofuel<\/a>. The tanks will be filled with 30 percent biofuel and 70 percent traditional fuel. If successful, the biofuel then will be blended into the airline\u2019s general supply.<\/p>\n

As one of United\u2019s partners, AltAir Fuels<\/a> has plans to produce up to 15 million gallons of biofuel for the airline over the next three years. This will be enough to fuel 41,600 flights. The benefits of creating biofuels from organic materials don\u2019t stop here. Next, I\u2019ll explain how this also is a significant step towards repurposing the tons of wasted food in landfills.<\/p>\n

Transforming Leftovers Into Power<\/h3>\n

Experts estimate that food waste makes up about a fifth of the garbage rotting in our country\u2019s landfills. We are throwing away more food than plastics, paper, metal, or glass! The decomposing food then releases methane gas, which is about 20 percent more harmful than carbon dioxide, as explained in an article published by the Washington Post<\/i><\/a>. If your mind would allow it, try imagining what 35 million tons of leftovers smell like as it breaks down. That\u2019s one stinky pile!<\/p>\n

Sadly if American families continue throwing away food at the current rate, United will have no problem finding enough raw materials to produce its biofuels. The airline has 20-year collection agreements with municipal waste management companies, including Waste Management. Take a look at this infographic<\/a> further explaining the cycle of how household and farm waste will become jet fuel here.<\/p>\n

As United join ranks with Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and British Airways<\/a> to invest in the future, I think this move is ready for lift off! Biofuel production creates more jobs, reduce landfill waste and in turn better air quality and health for us all.<\/p>\n

What do you think United\u2019s investment into biofuel technology? Do you think it has promise of becoming a lasting aviation fuel source?<\/p>\n

Photo Credit: United Airlines<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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