Bolivian farmer turns waste to fuel
Facing surging diesel prices after the end of state subsidies, a Bolivian farmer uses pyrolysis to convert plastic waste and old tires into fuel for his tractors. The local operation helps him bypass open market costs.
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As diesel prices surge, a farmer in Bolivia has constructed a grassroots facility to convert waste plastic and rubber into tractor fuel. Etson Machaca's plant produces between 80 and 150 liters of fuel daily, offering relief from soaring energy costs. The initiative follows the government's recent termination of state diesel subsidies to stabilize public accounts.