Why do we care about
Environment
Used cooking oil can be damaging to the environment. Annually, Shaliz Waste Recycling has collected around 360,000 KG of used cooking oil, which amounts to 40% of used the cooking oil collected. Despite the effort, there is still damage made to the environment.
Clogged Drainage
While your hot restaurant cooking oil might look no different than soapy water when it’s disposed of, it won’t remain in that state. Grease hardens when it cools, meaning that it won’t remain a liquid for long. Once it hardens, it will stick to the side of your drainage pipes and residue will begin to build up. Just like any other plumbing issue, residue collecting on the side of pipes will eventually build into a clog.
Toxic Fumes
When used cooking oil is disposed of improperly, it poses a threat to the environment and has been linked to health issues caused by noxious fumes, contaminated soil and tainted water supplies. Used cooking oil recycling is a great way to ensure these kitchen waste products stay out of the local environment, eliminating their potential for harm.
