Luther produces biodiesel for sustainability

 May 5, 2009

Hungry students at Luther College are contributing to sustainable college operations, one deep-fried chicken strip at a time.

Luther is converting waste vegetable cooking oils from its Food Service operations into biodiesel as fuel for powering Facilities Services grounds crews’ utility vehicles. Instead of paying to dispose of cafeteria fryer oil as a waste product, Luther staff member Kevin Ellingson uses it to brew a cleaner alternative fuel.   Read more...