Latin America is forecast to contribute around 12 percent of wastes destined for biofuel production to the global total by 2030. More specifically, 19 percent of all animal fats used in biofuel production worldwide is expected to originate in Latin America.
Forecast contribution to worldwide total waste and residue supply for biofuel production by Latin America in 2030
* Data for "animal fats" assumes 35 percent of rendered fats to be allocated for biofuels production. ** Data for "used cooking oils" assumes a per capita collection of 1.55 kilogram per year.
Figures exclude feedstocks imported.
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