What are the environmental benefits of biodiesel?

Biodiesel is made from renewable and sustainable resources therefore reducing the pressure on dwindling mineral oil supplies.

Using biodiesel is a practical way that people and businesses can reduce their carbon footprint - the amount of carbon dioxide emitted as a result of energy used. Argent’s biodiesel production contributes to the government’s predicted savings of 1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide a year (equivalent to taking 1 million cars off the road) to be achieved by requiring 5 per cent of all road fuels sold in the UK to come from renewable sources by 2010.

It’s also biodegradable and can be used for environmentally sensitive applications e.g. forestry and on waterways.