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Indian start-up develops bioethanol from human hair to address rising grain and sugar prices

An Indian company is producing bioethanol using human hair as an alternative to traditional sources amid increasing grain and sugar costs.

Oct 19, 2026, 5:54 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (Good News Editor) · Fact-checkedHow we report
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An Indian start-up has introduced a method to produce bioethanol from human hair, offering a potential alternative to conventional raw materials like grains and sugar, according to reports from cincinnatisun.com, neworleanssun.com, and floridastatesman.com.

This innovation comes as prices for grains and sugar have been rising, prompting the search for more sustainable and cost-effective sources for bioethanol production.

Using human hair as a feedstock could help reduce the reliance on food crops for biofuel, which is significant given the economic pressures on grain and sugar markets.

The approach by the Indian start-up represents a novel solution in the biofuel industry, aiming to balance energy needs with food supply concerns.

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