# Beer-Based Biofuels DB Export Brewtroleum Uses Leftover Waste to Make Green Fuel for Gas Stations By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-07-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-fuel References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/zealand-petrol-stations-sell-green-petrol-beer/) & [dbexportbeer.co.nz](http://www.dbexportbeer.co.nz/competitions/db-export-brewtroleum) In an effort to find a more [sustainable energy source](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compressed-biogas-energy), a New Zealand brewery is using beer as a green fuel available at pumps across the country. DB Export Brewtroleum is helping consumers move away from a reliance on petroleum by offering an alternative made partially out of [natural beer waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magie-creations). The product is currently available at select Gull Service Stations as part of a special partnership. The biofuel is made by distilling leftover yeast, which is from the brewing of DB. The result is 95% pure ethanol that can be used as green fuel. This releases less greenhouse gases compared to regular gas and also reduces waste produced by the brewery in their processes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Yeast-based Biofuels:** Exploring the potential of using yeast waste from breweries to create sustainable biofuels. - **Green Fuel Alternatives:** Pursuing innovative solutions to reduce reliance on petroleum by developing alternative fuels made from natural waste products. - **Reduced Carbon Footprint:** Seeking ways to decrease greenhouse gas emissions by replacing traditional gasoline with lower emission biofuels made from organic waste sources. ### Who This Affects Most - **Brewing Industry:** Opportunity for breweries to optimize their waste management processes and embrace eco-friendly solutions by transforming leftover yeast into biofuels. - **Transportation Industry:** Potential for gas stations and vehicle manufacturers to leverage and promote sustainable biofuels made from beer waste to reduce carbon emissions and increase environmental consciousness. - **Renewable Energy Industry:** Exploring the integration of biofuels derived from natural waste sources, such as beer waste, into the broader renewable energy ecosystem for a greener and more sustainable future. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Beer-Made Vodkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bad-beer-vodka.md) - [Sustainable Solar-Powered Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakham-sun-city.md) - [Leftover Bread-Based Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hop-foundry.md) - [Low-Emissions Alcohol-Free Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carlsberg-sweden-and-einride.md) - [Spent Grain Alcohol Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenso-alcoholic-beverages.md) - [Upcycled Pasta Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-belief-brewing.md) - [Bio-Based Beer Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carlsberg-fibre-bottle.md) - [Beer-Cooling Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heineken-billboard.md) - [Energy-Saving Beer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ad-that-saves-energy.md)