Island Biofuel was founded by Jim Naples, Jr., whose involvement in high profile building projects stimulated a passion for environmental preservation. 

The opportunities afforded Jim through the active management of Jim Naples & son Construction (wth his father, Jim Naples, Sr) provided insights unproductive use of conventional waste… especially grease.

Their construction company wanted to run their heavy equipment more efficiently- over a three year period, Jim Naples & son construction converted to 100% Biodiesel for all of their vehicles.

Jim’s “Great Idea” developed over a two year period.  “I realized that the conversion of farm products to ethanol and biodiesel — at least for the time being—was inefficient, and very expensive; so why not provide the “feedstock” that can make Biodiesel from yellow grease—and create a fuel from a reusable source.  In this way—it will take a few years—we won’t be creating an imbalance in the world’s food supply.”