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Green biodiesel from coconuts
Coconut methyl ester (CME), the biodiesel extracted from coconut, is considered “green” since it is environmentally friendly and can help mitigate global warming.
Greenhouse gases produce the so-called “greenhouse effect,” which traps heat near the Earth’s surface. Many human activities increase the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, which can result in a gradual increase in the Earth’s surface temperature. Carbon dioxide, the primary greenhouse gas, occurs naturally but excessive quantities of it are released by burning fossil fuels such as coal and oil to generate electricity and gasoline for vehicles. Over 8 billion tons of carbon dioxide are released each year by burning fossil fuels.
The Philippines is the first country to use coconut as source for biodiesel. Studies have shown that for every liter of CME consumed, it generates a reduction of three kilograms of carbon dioxide. Furthermore, being a saturated biodiesel, the emission of nitrogen oxide (another greenhouse gas) is substantially reduced.
In Davao City last year, a locally developed motor oil from coconut, dubbed `S-9′, was tapped for the international market.
This motor oil is good for tropical countries like the Philippines, considering that it reduces the engine temperature significantly,
–Peter Reger, marketing consultant for Chun Hae Food Processor.
There’s more to coconut than just cocodiesel:
The amazing thing about the coconut palm is that it provides almost all the necessities of life: food, drink, oil, medicine, fiber, timber, thatch, mats, fuel, and domestic utensils, as well as serving important environmental services such as soil erosion control in coastal regions, wind protection, and shade for other crops.
–Craig Elevitch, author of various books on tropical agriculture.
The Philippines is noted for its coconut oil. In fact, the country is the world’s biggest exporter, with 1 million tons of coconut oil being exported each year. Aside from cooking, coconut oil is also used as an ingredient for skin care products and cosmetics, among many others. Meanwhile, there are still several other uses of coconuts waiting to be discovered and tapped into!
Tags: biodiesel, CME, coconut, gas, greenhouse, Philippines
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