London buses to be powered by converted waste coffee grounds

Shell has teamed up with bio-bean on a new project that will power city buses with waste coffee grounds converted to biofuel.

According to Infrastructure News, The B20 biofuel contains a 20 per cent component which contains part coffee oil.

The fuel is not available locally, but it is being introduced to the London bus fuel supply chain and will power some of the buses without the need for modification.

Bio-bean’s founder Arthur Kay, commented: ““Our Coffee Logs have already become the fuel of choice for households looking for a high-performance, sustainable way to heat their homes.

“It’s a great example of what can be done when we start to reimagine waste as an untapped resource. We’ve started in the UK, but imagine the potential of a country like South Africa that drinks more than 3 billion cups of coffee a year. By rethinking our approach to waste, we can create smarter global cities and a brighter future for everyone.”