Springboard Biodiesel  (makers of the BioPro) is hosting a biodiesel workshop March 26th and 27th in Chico, California.

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Springboard Biodiesel Workshop:

Springboard Biodiesel LLC, makers of the award-winning BioPro line of biodiesel processors, will be hosting a comprehensive, introductory workshop on small scale biodiesel production at their manufacturing facility in Chico, California.

Where: 2282 Ivy Street, Chico CA 95928 (end of Myers street on left)
When: 8:30 am-5:00 pm March 26th and 27th (FRI and Sat) 2010
Topics include: Overview of basic chemistry and production processes, comparative study of feedstocks, filtration basics, available equipment, how to make and sell your own biodiesel, latest emissions studies, case studies and more....

Dinner Included-Friday Night

Cost: $199

www.springboardbiodiesel.com
530-894-1793

On another note this graph is for people confused on the Fuels versus Food debate. Sometimes pictures help.

On another separate but not unrelated note:

Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón, Mayor of Madrid has announced last week during an informative breakfast meeting in Madrid that the City Council of Madrid is preparing a regulation that will prevent the purchase of new taxis and urban buses running on diesel.