I'm not suggesting that you go out and buy some more crap that you really don't need, but if you sincerely feel the need to buy some crap, I think this crap is better than much other crap.
I don't know what the input requirements are for this potential fuel source, but it has to be better than the current, and ridiculously stupid, bio-fuels (you know, the ones that have super-high energy input-to-output ratios).
It's a step in the right direction. I think this article is indicative of the semi-smart urban planning going on in the Portland area. I can't say I'm as responsible for the reduction as many of the other wonderful non-car commuters I've met in Portland, but I'm at least happy I can call many of them friends.