Every year, airplanes are responsible for about 2.5% of planet-warming gas pollution, contributing to the transportation sector's 16.2% share of total carbon pollution. Thankfully, scientists have found a sustainable way to cut that contribution by turning everyday trash into jet fuel.
A study published in Nature Sustainability shows that converting municipal solid waste into sustainable aviation fuel could reduce pollution by 80-90% compared to conventional jet fuel. The findings support that one day, food scraps and packaging could power commercial flights.
Researchers from the U.S. and Ch