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Eco Factor:<\/strong> Citrus waste recycled into biogas and ethanol.<\/p>\n Researchers in different parts of the world recycle organic waste into alternative fuel that can power our lives in a better way. However, unlike other forms of organic waste, composing citrus waste isn\u2019t possible, as it contains an antibacterial substance which slows its breakdown.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n However, with thousands of tons of citrus waste produced each year, researchers at the University of Bor\u00e5s<\/a> in Sweden were in search of ways citrus waste can be utilized, minimizing its impact on the environment. These researchers have now developed a method to produce four products from citrus waste that include linon, an antibacterial agent, pectin, a gelling agent used in food products, and most importantly biogas and ethanol that can both be used as fuel for heat and power. <\/p>\n