Barbados Innovates: Turning Seaweed and Rum Waste into Car Fuel

Caribbean scientists have developed a method to convert invasive sargassum seaweed into biofuel, potentially transforming a regional environmental crisis into an economic opportunity. The project, led by Dr. Legena Henry at the University of the West Indies, uses sargassum, wastewater from rum distilleries, and sheep dung to produce bio-compressed natural gas. This innovation could help reduce reliance on fossil fuels and mitigate the negative impacts of sargassum on tourism and health. The team is seeking funding to scale up the project, which could benefit other regions affected by sargassum.