Most people wouldn’t think much of used cooking oil, and many of us would be guilty of simply disposing of it into the garbage bin or pouring it down the drain.
But, as convenient as it is to toss away that leftover grease from last night’s dinner, disposing of used cooking oil in such ways can cause untold damage to property, the environment as well as your wallet.
Oils that are poured down drains can clog up pipes, cause drains and sewers to stink from bacteria growth, and interrupt wastewater treatment services.
Moreover, any materials that are improperly disposed of would ultimately end up in the ground, rivers, and oceans to pollute the planet.
Used cooking oil as it turns out, can be well… quite useful! Just like any other recyclable materials such as paper, plastic, glass, and metal, in the right hands, the waste product can be reused and repurposed into other things.
It can be used in composting and agriculture, and can also be recycled into valuable biodiesels to power vehicles, and even made into household products like soaps and candles.For those of you who would like to jump along into the recycling bin, a simple Google search would reveal available recycling centers managed by local waste and environmental management agencies such as Alam Flora and others, near you.