EconomicBolivia·13 Oct 2026
Bolivian farmer converts plastic and oil waste into tractor fuel
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In Laja, Bolivia, local resident Etson Machaca constructed a small plant that utilizes a pyrolysis process to convert plastic bags, tires, and used oil into between 80 and 150 liters of fuel daily. This initiative was triggered by the recent end of state diesel subsidies by the Bolivian government, which led to rising fuel costs for farmers. The plant…
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