Creative musician turns to biodiesel to make do

Brandon Beck, 26, is a struggling musician with the Florida Orchestra. He lives in an RV and drives 450-600 miles a week. So how does he make do?
He brews his own biodiesel using restaurant trap grease.

Read Brandon's story in The St Petersburg Times award-winning  series, 'Paycheck to Paycheck' , with story and photos by my good friend and colleague, John Pendygraft.

Brandon makes about 40 gallons a week, at a cost of about 80 cents a gallon.

"The future of this country is all about energy independence at this point. You've got to start somewhere, and you've got to do your part," he says.   

- David Adams