Context:
Guava seeds, which are usually discarded as waste, are being used to produce biodiesel and biomass by Coimbatore-based start-up Buyofuel.
Key Highlights:
- These produce biodiesel an eco-friendly alternative to diesel fuel, as guava seeds contain about 15-20% oil.
- Biodiesel is a renewable, biodegradable, and clean-burning liquid fuel that can be used in diesel engines.
- The remaining seed of guava, which is rich in fibres, is used as biomass for industrial purposes in boilers and heating appliances.
- Buyofuel promotes sustainable farming and processing, reducing agricultural wasted outputs with no contamination processes.
