Many of the often-touted benefits of biodiesel, from cleaner air and reduced carbon emissions to high-paying jobs in rural communities, benefit the next generation beyond all others. In recognition of the important role students and young professionals will play in the future of the biodiesel industry, the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association is announcing a partnership with Iowa State University&rsquo;s BioBus program.
BioBus is an on-campus, student-run organization that collects used cooking oil from Iowa State&rsquo;s campus dining facilities and uses it to make biodiesel to be used in the school&rsquo;s CyRide buses.
&ldquo;We are excited to partner with a group of your scientists who recognize the power and potential of biodiesel,&rdquo; said Lisa Coffelt, IRFA marketing director. &ldquo;BioBus provides students a platform where the next generation of scientists can learn not only about the science behind biodiesel but see its benefits play out in the real world.&rdquo;
In addition to providing a donation to the program, IRFA intends to work alongside the group and help support its growth, enabling the program to achieve its goals to expand production and student participation.
&ldquo;We are thankful to IRFA for their support,&rdquo; said John Cramsey, president of the BioBus club. &ldquo;Our club looks forward to expanding our reach here on campus in terms of both biodiesel production and student awareness of the benefits of biodiesel.&rdquo;

Members of the BioBus club present to Edwards Elementary School students about biodiesel at the 2019 Edwards Science Night. 

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In recognition of the important role students and young professionals will play in the future of the biodiesel industry, the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association is announcing a partnership with Iowa State University's BioBus program.

IRFA partners with Iowa State University BioBus program

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