Tomatoes considered so ugly that they are not fit for shop shelves could be turned into a major source of green energy, according to scientists.Researchers working on a groundbreaking pilot project in the tomato-growing capital of Florida, believe the new “tomato battery” has so much potential that it could eventually generate enough energy from the state’s tomato waste to power Disney World’s 43 square mile complex of hotels, theme parks, golf courses and shopping centres for three months of the year.Turning oddly-shaped, damaged or rotten fruit into electricity could also help tackle Florida’s tomato waste problem, with 396,000 tons dumped into landfills and waterways each year, causing significant problems for the environment.

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