what is saf

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is a type of fuel used by the aviation industry to reduce emissions and conserve ecological balance. It is produced from non-conventional or advanced feedstocks, such as cooking oil, plant oils, municipal waste, and agricultural residues, and is processed to jet fuel in an alternative manner. SAF has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 94% depending on the feedstock, and it can be blended with conventional jet fuel. SAF is similar in chemistry to traditional fossil jet fuel and can be used in existing aircraft and infrastructure. It has the potential to provide a lifecycle carbon reduction of up to 80% compared to traditional jet fuel