UK researchers develop technology to produce biofuel from diapers

In the UK, a new eco-friendly process developed by Aberystwyth University biology graduate Joe Freemantle could provide a solution to managing specific types of waste including disposable diapers presents significant environmental challenges.

Joe has devised a process to turn disposable diapers, incontinence pads and sanitary products into valuable products including pure cellulose fiber and bio-fuel. The work was funded by the Climate-KIC Greenhouse program, following a successful bid in December 2015 taking forward an idea he and friends developed whilst attending the Climate-KIC’s Summer School ‘The Journey’ in 2015.