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Food waste-derived jet fuel could cut aviation emission levels by 165% compared to fossil fuels. Waste like cooking oil, food scraps, manure and sewage can be converted into paraffin, a kerosene-like fuel. Using such waste gives a cleaner fuel, and diverts organic matter from landfills, avoiding the methane emissions created as it rots. Other discards like wastewater sludge and manure could also potentially be used. The fuel could be produced for a minimum selling price of $2.50 per gallon. This conversion process has the potential to replace 20% of U.S. jet fuel consumption.
www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2021/03/food-scraps-could-someday-fuel-airplanes/