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# Pond Scum Biofuel
New Biodeisel Reactor Saves Jobs and the Environment

By TopDog | Published 2009-04-19 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pond-scum-biofuel-new-biodeisel-reactor-saves-jobs-and-the-environment
References: [bostonherald](http://www.bostonherald.com/green/view.bg?articleid=1166296)

SarTec Corp of Minneapolis, Minnesota has perfected the production of diesel fuel from pond scum. The 3-year project produces 1,000 barrels of diesel fuel per week from restaurant waste, damaged crops and [algae](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-algae-cultivation-facility) utilizing mobile technology.

StarTec is positioned to be a vital source of alternative fuel. Their innovative approach has the potential to secure necessary alternative fuels and reduce toxic emissions.

Clayton McNeff, owner of StarTec Corp also plans to open a “two-reactor” pilot plant which can produce up to 4 million gallons of biodiesel per year, significantly reducing the [carbon footprint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threelayer-electrode) and employing hundreds of workers.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.0/10
- Popularity: 44% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Pond Scum Biofuel:** Using pond scum and algae to produce biofuel offers a sustainable and environmentally friendly solution for alternative fuel production.
- **Mobile Biofuel Technology:** Utilizing mobile technology for biofuel production enables flexibility and scalability, providing opportunities for efficient and decentralized production processes.
- **Alternative Fuel Innovation:** Innovative approaches, such as producing diesel fuel from restaurant waste and damaged crops, contribute to the development of diverse and renewable fuel sources.

### Where This Applies

- **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can capitalize on the trend of using pond scum and algae as a source for biofuel, expanding their portfolio of sustainable energy sources.
- **Agriculture:** The agriculture industry can explore new revenue streams by offering their waste products, such as damaged crops, as inputs for biofuel production processes.
- **Waste Management:** The waste management industry can benefit from the trend of converting restaurant waste into biofuel, providing an eco-friendly solution for waste disposal while generating additional revenue.

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