Figure 3.1: Comparison of energy content of tyres and other fuels

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There is a graph comparing the energy content of various fuels. Oil has the highest energy content with 45 gigajoules per tonne. Tyres have the second highest energy content with 32 gigajoules per tonne. Coal produces 26 gigajoules per tonne, refuse-derived waste 18 gigajoules per tonne, general industrial waste 16 gigajoules per tonne, straw 15 gigajoules per tonne, and poultry litter 13 gigajoules per tonne.