ROME - A group of Italian biodiesel producers said on Wednesday they have begun a project to move away from using food crops for fuel by using seaweed instead
Eight companies that already produce diesel from crops like maize and rapeseed are involved in the 10 million euro (US$14 million) project, which they hope will produce fuel from seaweed on a commercial basis within five years.
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