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'...the word 'veganism' denotes a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude — as far as is possible and practical — all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of humans, animals and the environment.' 'Swine manure is being converted to crude oil at the University of Illinois using a thermochemical conversion (TCC) process. But researchers have refined this existing process to make it more efficient and faster. The economic impact of such technology could be dramatic. 'If 50 percent of swine farms adopted this technology, we could see a $1.5 billion reduction in crude oil imports every year,' said Yuanhui Zhang, U of I agricultural engineer. 'And swine producers could see a 10-percent increase in their income--about $10 to $15 per hog.' In addition, Zhang said, the environmental benefits of this research are numerous. Minerals are preserved in the after treatment stream, odor is reduced and the oxygen demand of manure is reduced by 70 percent.'
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