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the SBA also now offers business membership. For more information and to get the application click the button below.
Interested in learning more about the SBA? Click here to view an informative video.
Check out Jack Johnson's new environmental project www.allatonce.org
Interested in learning more about Sustainable Biodiesel? Click here for information on the documentary Revolution Green, by award winning documentarian Stephen Strout. The documentary tells the story of America's first sustainable biodiesel refinery, founded on Maui in 1996.
The Benefits of Sustainable Community-Based Biodiesel |
Concerns about global warming and the U.S. dependence on foreign oil are driving an historic shift from fossil fuels to biofuels and other types of renewable energy. Now more than ever it is important to focus on the benefits of a sustainable, local model for biodiesel in the United States in order to maintain local energy and economic security. Biodiesel that is created and used locally can benefit the community in many ways:
In order for biofuels to achieve these goals, it is essential that biofuel production be done in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. Keeping the social and environmental impacts of feedstock, production and distribution in mind at all times. A letter from the Executive Director of the SBA *Click here to download the document The Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance The Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance (SBA) is a non-profit organization created to promote sustainable biodiesel practices, including the harvesting, production and distribution of biodiesel fuels. Join the SBA Sustainable Biodiesel News *click the headlines below to learn more Baltimore Observed: Sustainable City? CLIMATE CHANGE: Biofuels Scarce on Bali Menu USDA: Biofuels lead to record farm income Still thirsty for knowledge? If you would like to learn more about artists and individuals who support the SBA and their mission, check out the informative links below:
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This year the SBA honored the city of Portland, Oregon as well as Portland City Commissioner, Randy Leonard with the SBA Visionary Award. The Visionary award is designed to spotlight communities and individuals who are working toward sustainability in the area of biodiesel. For more information on the awards presentation click here. For more information on Portland Oregon's biodiesel regulations click here. .
Billboard's Top 10 Green Musicians
Billboard magazine recently released 'the Green issue'. The issue was packed with interesting articles on the environmental efforts of the music industry. Billboard conducted research and named the top 10 'Green' musicians working today. Number 1 was SBA Honorary Board member Jack Johnson and Number 2 was SBA Honorary Board member Willie Nelson. The Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance is proud to call both of these amazing artists a part of our team! The issue also featured an informative interview with SBA Honorary Board member Adam Gardner from the band Guster. For more information on the Billboard Magazine top 10 'Green' muscicans click here.
Special thanks to all that supported the SBA this Earth Day!
This year the SBA held a local fundraiser in Maui, Hawaii to help spread awareness on April 22nd, Earth Day. The following businesses donated to help support the mission of the SBA. The Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance extends our thanks to these concerned companies.