Described as the ‘green gold of Mexico’ the nopal plant is already a primary ingredient in diets, medicine and cosmetic. It is mixed using clean energy with manure by the company called Nopalimex. The newest internet sensation is a dress made of candy wrappersNamed after Nopals (cactus plant), Nopalimex uses methane to fuel biodigester, a machine that powers the corn and cactus chip production. The company is also testing the mixture by trying to fuel local government cars. 8 simple ways to reduce waste in your homeThe process is sustainable producing only water and nopal waste which is used to fertilise crops as long as only nopals (cactus plant) are replanted.

Source: The Express Tribune March 22, 2019 12:45 UTC