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Carbon Fuel Standard was implemented. The goal of LCFS is to reduce the carbon intensity of the transportation fuel producers to seek lower carbon intensity (CI) feedstocks to meet LCFS goals. Rendered animal fats and UCO produced by the “original recyclers” are among the lowest CI feedstocks. Hence, BBD producers are paying a premium for low CI feedstocks. hold of commodity markets and some to oppose the expansion of climate friendly biofuel programs. Some have even erroneously made the argument that there is a lack of availability. We know this is not true because according to the U.S. Environmental Protection in BBD in the U.S. — actually leaving more room for growth. since trade barriers and alternative lipids have been closing those export markets for years. Domestic BBD market for animal fat and UCO, which value at home. The biggest new concept that animal fat customers who oppose BBD are missing is the sustainability aspect that fats in the BBD sector are now being valued for their low CI rating due to societal preferences to improve the environment. This trend is beginning to take hold for these same products in the feed and pet food sectors. To this end, Charles Starkey represents the rendering industry in the Global Feed animal nutrition and food industry a publicly available animal nutrition life-cycle analysis (LCA) database to support meaningful environmental of environmental performance in the As data becomes available, feed and pet food producers will be able to use it to lower their carbon footprint via feed ingredient choices — much like the biofuel industry is doing today. The BBD industry is at the forefront of goals. Instead of opposing climate friendly and sustainable production practices, those in opposition would be better served embracing ways to become carbon neutral in their own For those “original recyclers,” please plan on coming to Washington, D.C., how renderers provide essential raw materials that enable end users to meet R 26 April 2023 Render www.rendermagazine.com
