The importance of recycling cooking oil
Starting January 1, 2024, new rules are being implemented to enhance the responsible sorting and collection of bio-waste from homes and businesses. These guidelines replace the old food waste guidelines. So, as of 2024, bio-waste needs to be separated and recycled where it's produced or collected separately, not mixed with other types of waste. This includes used cooking oil.
Moreover, improper disposal of used cooking oils and fats into sewers, streams, or household waste leads to obstructions and severe water pollution. These obstructions within the sewage system impose substantial financial burdens on society, amounting to millions of euros. By choosing to recycle your used cooking oil, you actively participate in preventing this environmental harm.
Environmental benefits
Used cooking oil serves as the perfect raw material for producing sustainable second-generation biodiesel, aviation fuel, and bioplastics. This reduces the CO2 emissions by as much as 90%!
What happens with the collected used cooking oil?
Nothing is wasted, 100% recycling
- Used cooking oil is processed into essential components for renewable fuels.
- Deep-frying residues are the basis for biogas
- Water is organically purified
- Other waste streams, such as plastic, are washed and sorted for recycling