Analysis of the Social and Environmental Impact of Biodiesel Fuel Refined from Used Cooking Oil in Ibaraki Prefecture

Abstract

Until now few studies have been carried out on the use of biodiesel fuel refined from used cooking oil (hereafter BDF)as motorcar fuel. Most of these studies adopted an empirical approach to study BDF generated from used cooking oil. The used oil was usually collected and recycled by various municipalities and civilian organizations. However, there have been no studies carried out to evaluate the impacts of the use of BDF on the environment as well as on the overall profit system. © 2010, JAPAN SECTION OF THE REGIONAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL. All rights reserved.