Olive oil: a zero-waste production. Olive pits are recycled as an energy source, cutting carbon emissions by up to 80%.
Through pyrolysis of olive pits, it is possible to produce a biofuel capable of heating homes, powering airplanes, and at the same time reducing carbon emissions by up to 80% compared to traditional kerosene. Thanks to their high energy content and low moisture level, olive pits make an excellent raw material for combustion, generating CO₂ that is reabsorbed during olive tree growth—creating a virtually carbon-neutral cycle. This makes olive-pit biofuel an especially attractive alternative for the aviation industry, which is largely responsible for global carbon emissions. Through pyrolysis and other chemical processes, olive pits can be transformed into a fuel that meets strict aviation standards, both in performance and safety. Compared with first-generation biofuels—such as biodiesel made from soy or corn—the biofuel derived from olive pits has the added advantage of not competing with food production. At Sol2Expo – Full Olive Experience (Veronafiere, March 2–4, 2025), the full potential of the olive—from raw material to byproducts—will be explored in depth, with a 360° focus on innovation as the common thread.