WHAT IS BAGASSE
Created on 2025.08.25
Bagasse is the fibrous residue left after crushing sugarcane to extract its juice for sugar production. Once considered mere waste, it is now a valuable renewable resource. Primarily, bagasse is burned as biofuel in sugar mills to generate steam and electricity, often producing surplus power for local grids, making the industry more energy-efficient and sustainable.
Additionally, bagasse is widely used to manufacture biodegradable food packaging, such as plates, bowls, and containers, offering an eco-friendly alternative to plastic and polystyrene. It is also processed into pulp for paper and paperboard production, reducing the reliance on wood. With applications in animal feed and emerging biomaterials, bagasse exemplifies circular economy principles—turning agricultural byproducts into useful, sustainable goods.