Your Host: Lyle Estill
Estill is the author of numerous articles, essays, and blog entries, including the book, Biodiesel Power; the Passion, People and Politics of the Next Renewable Fuel. Around town he is less known for his speeches and contributions to energy policy than he is for his full head of hair.
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Author Archives: Lyle
Sustainability Track@ NBB
Yesterday I had to tear myself away from the Sustainability Track of the NBB Conference.
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NBB 2012 Day 3
It was an invigorating day. I think I have always underestimated the number of owner-operators that come to this convention.
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NBB 2012 Day Two
This conference is held at the Gaylord Palms resort. I can only describe the place as positively creepy.
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National Biodiesel Board 2012 Day One
I have to say I am trapped in Orlando at the ninth annual National Biodiesel Board Conference. I’m in a bar that is supposed to be a sailboat under a dome that is decked out like a rainforest.
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Catawba County EcoComplex
I spent the day with Jeremy and Brian in Catawba County at their “EcoComplex,” and I have to say I am jealous and in awe of their project.
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Institutions Are Failing Us
Here’s a fascinating piece from The Pilot in Southern Pines. They take a look at the world through the lens from Thomas Friedman, to Occupy Moore, to Small is Possible. We were surprised to see our Plant tours getting a … Continue reading
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Dirty Jobs
For the past four months I have been working in our “production department.” It’s fascinating. Part janitor, part acupuncturist, I’ve been trying to lend a hand (or a broom) to wherever our fuel makers are “stuck.”
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Stocking the Trail
I just came home tonight after filling up our Moncure, Pittsboro, and Raleigh locations. Each one of them had run out of fuel.
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1360 AM Radio
Here’s an interview with Lyle on ChapelBoro radio.
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Ginkgo for Dinner
Saturday night I found myself on the other side of the creek, where Andrew was cleaning a bucket of ginkgo nuts.
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