TUCSON, Ariz. 5/2/2007 2:53:32 AM
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Citrus peel waste may be used to generate earth-friendly fuel: NewsTarget.com

Companies in Florida are hoping to turn millions of tons of citrus peel waste into a source for cost-efficient, local biofuel. The nearly 5 million tons of citrus waste produced in the state annually could be converted into as much as 60 million gallons of ethanol, possibly enough to meet central Florida's demand for fuel additives.

 

Companies such as Citrus Energy LLC and Southeast Biofuels are planning to build refineries at or near citrus processing facilities which will convert citrus peel waste into ethanol.

 

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