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From Thanksgiving meals to an every night dinner, we make use cooking oil to prepare almost everything in the kitchen.
But cooking oil poses chaos to drains as well as our sewage pipes, so you probably want to avoid pouring it down the drain.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” hundred_percent_height=”no” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”set_block” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” undefined=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]
Why should we collect and recycle kitchen oil?
If one pours greasy oil down the drain, the oil will solidify and eventually block your pipes or it may cause damage to your city’s sanitation pipes.
Instead, cooking oil may be refined into biofuel which burns clean in most diesel engines.
If you work at a restaurant or you have access to large amounts of cooking oil, you can even get paid by commercial oil recyclers for the product![/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” hundred_percent_height=”no” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”https://www.earthsquad.global/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/33-6.jpg” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”fixed” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” margin_top=”30px” margin_bottom=”30px” padding_top=”70px” padding_right=”70px” padding_bottom=”70px” padding_left=”70px”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”rgba(232,215,213,0.88)” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” undefined=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”25px” padding_right=”25px” padding_bottom=”25px” padding_left=”25px” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]
What about old oil (after best-before-date)?
If you use oil very rarely, you may not know what you should do with it if it has been stored in your cupboard for a very long time and whether it can be used, or not.
If you cook regularly, you probably make use of vegetable oils quite often and you’ll know exactly how to deal with it.
There are various kinds of vegetable oils, such as soybean oil, sunflower oil or peanut oil. For all of these, their shelf life is quite similar to one another.
As long as your vegetable oil remains unopened and stored in the correct manner, it should be perfectly fine for at least two years – and probably for a lot longer.
If the vegetable oil is stored in the right way, you will prevent it from going bad for a longer period of time.
However, the taste of oil changes after time passes and in some cases you won’t be pleased with those changes – especially if you plan to use the oil in a salad!
This taste means that it has become rancid.
Firstly, you should try to remember that vegetable oil should be stored in a cool and dry area.
Storing oil in the pantry is very popular and it’s a good choice. Storing vegetable oil in the refrigerator is not such a great idea. Bottles of oil should be kept out of light – so putting it in a cupboard in the pantry seems to be the best thing you can do.
Once a bottle is opened, you should make sure that it’s sealed tightly when you’re not using the oil.
By doing this, you will prevent any contaminants and air from getting into the bottle. If the oil has constant access to fresh air, the process of oxidation will begin and it will make the oil deteriorate faster.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” hundred_percent_height=”no” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” dimension_margin=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]
What about used oil?
[/fusion_text][fusion_checklist icon=”fa-google-drive fab” iconcolor=”” circle=”” circlecolor=”” size=”” divider=”” divider_color=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_li_item icon=””]Have a container in your house that is for used cooking oil. A Metal coffee can or a plastic butter container work great, but be sure to label it so that no one accidentally drinks it.[/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon=””]You do not need to keep the container refrigerated unless you want to reuse it.[/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon=””]Fill the container with new oil each time that you cook. Do not be concerned about draining any fats or combining different types of oil, rather try to remove any large pieces of meat or produce.[/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon=””]Find a recycling location for cooking oil in your area. Sometimes, these may only be available during the holiday season.[/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon=””]If there is no option in your area, call your local fire department to see if used oil is accepted.[/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon=””]If there is no recycling available in your community, it is recommended that you seal your cooking oil container and dispose in the garbage.[/fusion_li_item][/fusion_checklist][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]Used oil may be re-refined into lubricants. It can be processed into fuel oils, and it can be used as raw materials for the refining and petrochemical industries.
The most preferred option, re-refined oil, has to meet the same strict refining, compounding, and performance standards as virgin oil for use in automotive, heavy-duty diesel, and other internal combustion engines, hydraulic fluids and gear oils.
Testing and field studies have concluded that re-refined oil is equivalent to virgin oil— which means it passes all the prescribed tests and, in some situations – even outperforms virgin oil.
The same consumers and businesses which make use of oil regularly can also can use re-refined oil, since re-refining simply re-processes used oil into new, high-quality lubricating oil.
If used oil is properly drained, it can be safely recycled or disposed.
The main reason for recycling used oil is that it prevents it from polluting soil and water[/fusion_text][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]
What about solid grease (Margarine, coconut oil/grease)
The same process applies for solid grease.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” hundred_percent_height=”no” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”set_block” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” undefined=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]
Why not in the landfill?
The cooking oil recycling process depends on where the oil is sent.
If the oil goes to a processor, the anaerobic digestion process will start to break down the oil and any other organic ingredients without oxygen into a gas that may be used as alternative energy. If the oil is sent to a biodiesel plant, it is then filtered and processed into fuel which can be burned in most diesel engines, such as trucks.
Used oil in landfills on the other hand, has the potential to contaminate our soil and water with hazardous chemicals.
However, for countries that make use of burning units to burn the trash for heat (instead of Landfills), it may be suggested that residents throw oil in the trash, as it helps with the burning. Residents and businesses need to comply with their local regulations in this regard.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”set_block” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” undefined=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]
Why not in the compost?
As a standard, you would want to keep non-organic material out of your compost pile, right?
So, if you are using oil to cook pasta and vegetables at home, you could take the chance. Any fats and animal products are not going to break down at the temperature that you generate in a home pile. Most curb side compost programs will recommend that that you exclude cooking oil.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” hundred_percent_height=”no” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” dimension_margin=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]
Why not in the toilet/drain?
If greasy oil is poured down the drain, it will solidify and eventually block your pipes or cause damage to your city’s sanitation pipes.
Cooking oil can be refined into biofuel that burns clean in most diesel engines.
And – if you own/work at a restaurant or have access to a large amount of cooking oil, you can get paid by commercial oil recyclers for the product.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” hundred_percent_height=”no” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”https://www.earthsquad.global/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/8-7.jpg” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”fixed” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” margin_top=”30px” margin_bottom=”30px” padding_top=”70px” padding_right=”70px” padding_bottom=”70px” padding_left=”70px”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”rgba(232,215,213,0.88)” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” undefined=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”25px” padding_right=”25px” padding_bottom=”25px” padding_left=”25px” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]
Legal regulations
Food safety is a key issue in most countries legislation. All food products that are marketed in most developed countries must comply with the General Food Laws.
In essence, these laws would require any food business to[/fusion_text][fusion_checklist icon=”” iconcolor=”” circle=”” circlecolor=”” size=”” divider=”” divider_color=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_li_item icon=””]know and have record o all of your buyers and suppliers,[/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon=””]know which products they make use of during the production process, and[/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon=””]Have properly labelled and traceable products in case of food safety issues.[/fusion_li_item][/fusion_checklist][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]The main purpose of these rules would be to avoid contamination to ensure food safety.
Generally, contamination of foods can occur during the processing, packaging, transport or storage of vegetable oils.
The various pieces of legislation will set out the maximum levels allowed, according to different contamination sources:[/fusion_text][fusion_checklist icon=”” iconcolor=”” circle=”” circlecolor=”” size=”” divider=”” divider_color=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_li_item icon=””]Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)[/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon=””]
Aflatoxins
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Microbes
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Dioxins and Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
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Heavy metals
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Pesticides
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Foreign matter: anything that does not belong in the oil
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In Europe for example, their regulations cover the following basic legal principles relating to cooking oil:
[/fusion_text][fusion_checklist icon=”” iconcolor=”” circle=”” circlecolor=”” size=”” divider=”” divider_color=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_li_item icon=””]Correct Paperwork for the transfer of any used vegetable oils must be in place
Not being able to produce waste transfer documentation may result in spot fines or prosecution.[/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon=””]Do not horde waste cooking oils unnecessarily
You have the responsibility not to cause statutory nuisance which can be classed as accumulation of refuse, leading to smells or leaving the premises in a state deemed prejudicial to health or a “nuisance”[/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon=””]As the producer of the waste, you will have the legal obligation to check that it is being disposed of correctly
You will have to ensure that your disposal method is compliant with all laws even after the transfer has been signed[/fusion_li_item][/fusion_checklist][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” hundred_percent_height=”no” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” dimension_margin=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]
Are there any businesses born out of this type of recycling?
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Yes, there are many.
One example of such company is Grease Lightning, a firm which recycles used cooking oil to be converted to biodiesel. The tanks at their premises hold oil at various stages of processing.
Any person that has ever deep fried something on their stove has probably wondered what to do with the cooking oil. It’s not just as simple as cooling it, refrigerating it and reusing it indefinitely. Pouring oil down the drain causes problems in the pipes which compromises the water supply. It may even be an offense to throw out a container-full knowing it will end up in a landfill in some countries.
However, the best place to discard the used oil could be the nearest restaurant.
There’s an increasing number of eateries that are now being paid as much as 50 cents a gallon to recycle oil which once cooked their French fries, mozzarella sticks and chicken nuggets. This means that there’s a good chance that some would actually accept used oil from home cooks just as some mechanics would take used motor oil.
In huge quantities, used vegetable oils like soy, peanut and canola have become a commodity. These oils can be processed into fuel which runs school buses and heats homes. These are known as biofuels and they can even generate electricity.
Grease is now in demand, and a number of companies have been sucking it up for resale.
Grease Lightning is another such example – a 2-year-old company with a crew of 40 employees and 12 trucks between its facilities in Newark and Hicksville, N.Y.,
The company recycles over 7 million gallons of grease each year from some 3,000 restaurants and fast food chains in New Jersey and New York, according to its company officials.
The company also has partnerships with municipalities in Jersey City, Newark and Hoboken to encourage grease recycling.
At their Newark plant, a line of red 20,000-gallon tanks is tented by a steel-framed fabric building. They contain dark oil at various stages in the process which the company uses to refine it for biodiesel, an alternative to standard petroleum diesel.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” hundred_percent_height=”no” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”https://www.earthsquad.global/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/9-6.jpg” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”fixed” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” margin_top=”30px” margin_bottom=”30px” padding_top=”70px” padding_right=”70px” padding_bottom=”70px” padding_left=”70px”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”rgba(232,215,213,0.88)” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” undefined=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”25px” padding_right=”25px” padding_bottom=”25px” padding_left=”25px” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” class=”” id=””]
What happens to the oil after it was collected?
Once you drop off your used cooking oil and/or grease at a collection site, it is probably then picked up weekly by your city or your water utility.
But what takes place after that differs from city to city and country to country. Some cities may send the oil to a processing facility with an anaerobic digester. Anaerobic digestion, which is the process of breaking down organic material without the use of oxygen, converts the cooking oil as well as other waste to an alternative fuel called biogas.
Biogas may be used to generate electricity, heat water, or even power cars.
Some cities in the world will send the used oil to a biodiesel plant, where it will be filtered and processed into a fuel which burns cleaner than any regular petroleum diesel. Biodiesel may be used in most diesel engines these days and many diesel vehicles are rated to use B20, which is a blend of biodiesel and petroleum diesel.
While it’s really great to recycle a waste product into an energy source, the main reason that cities collect grease is to prevent it from getting into the water and sewage systems. When oil is washed down the drain (even if it is done with hot water), it can block up the pipes and cause expensive, wasteful clogs for you or your city.
This can also cause environmental contamination as well as health hazards if raw sewage overflows. Municipalities and utility companies all over the world have to spend a lot of money on cleaning and repairing water and sewage systems backed up with grease.
Cooking oil recycling programs actually accept all kinds of oils: butter, olive oil, canola oil, corn oil, and the fat rendered from animal products such as bacon, turkey, and sausage.
If your city doesn’t have an oil recycling program, you may dispose of used oil and leftover grease by sealing it in a container (such as an empty milk jug) and putting it in your trash.
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Sources:
https://earth911.com/recycling-guide/how-to-recycle-cooking-oil/
https://www.canitgobad.net/can-vegetable-oil-go-bad/
https://www.cbi.eu/market-information/vegetable-oils/buyer-requirements/
http://www.nj.com/homegarden/index.ssf/2012/08/company_helps_restaurants_recy.html
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