Bagasse is presently used as a renewable source in the pulp and paper industries. It is also used in the manufacture of building materials. It is the fibrous residue left after the crushing of sugarcane and sorghum stalks to extract their juice.
Agave bagasse is another similar material in which the tissue of blue agave is present after the extraction of the sap. 3 tonnes of bagasse is produced for every 10 tonnes of sugarcane crush.
ADVANTAGES:
- It is used for power generation and for the production of bio-based materials.
- It is used as the primary fuel source for sugar mills. It has recently been used as a primary ingredient in ‘Soex’ brand Herbal Shisha.
- Paper production from bagasse is the second largest revenue stream after electricity cogeneration.
- The materials like Styrofoam, which are used to make insulated disposable food containers are replaced by bagasse because they are eco friendly.
BAGASSE EFFECTS:
Exposure to the dusts which are caused in the processing of bagasse may cause the chronic lung condition pulmonary fibrosis. The factory conditions for bagasse have harsh environments due to the process of milling the pulp. Many workers have reported bleeding hands and arms. Masks are a must to wear to prevent breathing in pulp fibers.
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