# Sewage & Garbage As Fuel Hydrogen Fuel From Biodegradable Garbage By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-11-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheap-hydrogen-fuel-to-be-made-from-sewage-and-biodegradable-garbage References: [news.yahoo](http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20071113/sc_livescience/biologicalreactorsmakehydrogenfuelfromsewage) & [wired](http://www.wired.com/cars/energy/news/2007/11/hydrogen_bacteria) Finding a cheap way to produce hydrogen would be a big step toward reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. It would lower greenhouse gas emissions as burning hydrogen releases only water vapor. Researchers at Penn State University have made a breakthrough that will enable sewage and [biodegradable garbage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycodigestible-diaper) to convert into [cheap hydrogen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrogen-cartridges). **Implications** - Fossil fuels are growing increasingly scarce and there is no doubt that [alternative sources of energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-biorefinery) are the future. With that being said, companies that move towards making these alternatives cost-effective and convenient before fossil fuels run out altogether will find themselves well ahead of the curve. Inventions like this have a ton of promise, and are poised to dominate the markets of tomorrow. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hydrogen Fuel From Biodegradable Garbage:** Penn State Researchers have found a breakthrough in converting sewage and biodegradable garbage into usable hydrogen fuel. - **Reducing Dependence on Fossil Fuels:** Finding a cheap way to reliably produce hydrogen as an alternative energy source has the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. - **Alternative Sources of Energy:** As fossil fuels become less available, innovations in alternative energy sources will become increasingly important. ### Where This Applies - **Renewable Energy:** This breakthrough could lead to new innovations in renewable energy production, specifically in the production of hydrogen fuel. - **Waste Management:** Converting sewage and other biodegradable waste into usable hydrogen fuel could disrupt the waste management industry. - **Automotive:** The development of affordable, renewable hydrogen fuel sources could revolutionize the automotive industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hydrogen-Powered Refuse Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refuse-truck.md) - [Hydrogen Fuel Supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-hydrogen-cartridge.md) - [Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyryd.md) - [Gasoline-Producing Prototype Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aircela.md) - [National Biogas Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compressed-biogas-energy.md) - [Emissions-Free Cargo Barges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h2-barge-2-project.md) - [Cutting-Edge Hydrogen Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-corp.md) - [Portable Hydrogen Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-fuel.md) - [Waste Management Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pfas-removal-technology.md)