India, Feb. 26 -- Toyota Chemical Engineering, a division of the Japanese vehicle maker, Toyota corporation, is spearheading efforts in sustainable waste management and recycling. The company has unveiled a recycling method that can transform 'green waste' into energy, without the need for traditional incineration processes that contribute to CO2 emissions.

The process involves combining 'green waste', water, sawdust, and shredded paper in a high-pressure machine. These materials are then liquified and transferred into a "methane fermentation vessel," where microorganisms ferment the mixture, converting it into methane gas. This methane gas is utilised as fuel to power Toyota's chemical plants, demonstrating a closed-loop system that min...