How to Recycle Frying Oil

THEused oil, after frying, is highly wasteful. Anyone who throws it down the sink, for example, can cause significant damage to the entire water circulation system. And instead it is a very easy oil to recycle, and then reuse it, transforming it into soap or in lamp and candle oil. And much more.

As oil consumed for to fry? A lot. And how much of it do you waste when you get rid of it, also making your clumsy contribution to pollution? A lot. disposal ofused oil at home, in fact, is not a very simple operation, and hence the most unfortunate choice: dumping it in the toilet, the sink, or some outdoor space, such as the garden or vegetable patch. Huge waste. Used oil it is not biodegradableIt's not organic waste, and it can even pollute drinking water and dry out the soil where it's carelessly dumped. To dispose of it, you have to take it to recycling centers, or alternatively to gas stations and supermarkets equipped to collect it. But there's a more effective and sustainable solution, based on the circular economy. It's also very simple to implement. Recycle used oil, giving it a new life and a new function, and thus not wasting it, reducing costs, waste and pollution. Used oil can be recycled and therefore used for other purposes that give it a second life that can be taken advantage of. clean the house or power a lamp. When you have fried, let the oil cool in the pan and then proceed to filter it, to eliminate all impurities and food residues (perhaps with a very fine mesh gauze); and then transfer it into a glass container in which it will be frozen, so that it can be reuse it again.

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Fuel for lanterns

Used oil is a excellent fuel for lanterns or candles made from other recycled materials, such as glass or metal containers.

To moisturize the skin

If you usually shave with the tinsel and you get injuries, know that Used oil can be a good way to keep your skin hydrated. and make the blade slide better on the epidermis.

To season the feed of farmyard animals

If you own farmyard animals, remember that with oil you can season their feed, such as rice, stale bread or you can give the oil itself to a trusted farmer who will know how to make good use of it.

To shovel the snow

If you live in a location of INFORecycled oil can come in handy when you need to clear snow from your driveway or yard. The oil, when rubbed onto the shovel, prevents the snow from sticking and allows it to slide off the shovel smoothly as you work.

Waste oil collection points

If you don't want to reuse used oil to make DIY products, you can always check whether or not there is a recycling centre in your city. collection point for cooking oil which is then intelligently reused to produce lubricants for agricultural machinery, glycerin for saponification, biodiesel for cars. even biofuel for airplanes, as in the case of the Boeing 777-200 connecting New York with Amsterdam, round trip, the first intercontinental flight using biofuel, capable of reduce CO2 emissions by 20%KLM, the aircraft manufacturer, has decided that if the results continue to be so satisfactory, biofuel will be used for the entire fleet, thus reducing harmful emissions by 80%.

Soap

The idea of the funny one is lava lamp, made by pouring the residual oil into a plastic bottle, adding a few drops of food coloring and an anti-acid tablet (Alka Seltzer). Shake vigorously and place a small light under the bottle: the effect is temporary but truly spectacular!
With used oil it is also possible to prepare an excellent homemade soapDon't forget to add your favorite scented essence.

How polluting is used oil?

The polluting potential of used cooking oil is enormous. It's estimated that just one kilogram of cooking oil, once its usefulness is over, can pollute a 1.000 square meter body of water, preventing the oxygenation of flora and fauna. If used cooking oil ends up in the sewer system, it clogs pipes and treatment plants, and the treatment of the water polluted by used cooking oil alone costs about one euro per kilogram.

How to dispose of used oil

The frying oil, which is called “esausto" Since it has completed its function in the kitchen, it is often confused with organic waste. This is a huge mistake. Not only is it not organic waste, but cooking oil is not even biodegradable, and therefore can only cause harm if not disposed of in the right place. Where should used oil be disposed of correctly? The right place is the ecological islands which are closest to your home. A complex and impractical solution, and thus one more reason to opt for Plan B: the recycling and reuse of used oilSome municipalities are well-equipped and can even collect used oil from your home. In any case, there is no alternative to this practice, and cooking oil cannot be disposed of down the sink, toilet, or on the ground.

How much is used oil paid for?

Used oil is also an excellent businessIn Italy, there are two consortia that handle this activity: CONOU (National Consortium for Used Oils), which handles used mineral oil (the kind used in lubricants, for example), and CONOE (National Consortium for the Collection and Treatment of Vegetable Oils and Fats), which recovers and sells used vegetable oil (the kind used for frying). The price for this used oil ranges between 180 and 400 euros per ton.