Project
How We Work
Technical processing and the benefits of the used cooking oil recycling project.
Technical Processing
From used oil to biodiesel.
Step 1
Oil Collection
Caritas Switzerland / Lengis Hijau collects the used cooking oil according to the requirements of the hotels and restaurants. Jerrycans with a 20 L capacity are used for the oil collection. Empty and clean jerrycans are provided to hotels and restaurants, while the full jerrycans are picked up.
Step 2
Recycling Process
For the conversion of used cooking oil into biodiesel, the Fuelmatic 3 biodiesel processor from Green Fuels, UK is used. Methanol and catalyst are combined with the pretreated oil in a transesterification process, followed by washing and drying, which produces biodiesel and glycerin.
Step 3
Marketing the Biodiesel
Biodiesel produced within this system will be sold to hotels and restaurants at a price below the industrial diesel fuel price. Separate agreements will be arranged with interested customers.
Benefit of the Project
Benefits for everyone involved.
The benefits of the oil recycling project are summarized below:
Benefit for the environment
- Protection of water bodies and groundwater
- Protection of freshwater resources
- Soil protection
- Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
Benefit for the region and the residents
- Creation of income, jobs and training
- Organisation development and strengthening of local know-how
- Reduction of health risks from waste oil consumption
- Awareness raising on environmental and health issues
Benefit for hotels and restaurants
- Safe and cost-neutral solution for used cooking oil disposal
- Biodiesel is offered for sale below the price of industrial diesel fuel
- The cooperation network can be used jointly to tackle other waste and environmental issues
- Participants receive a certificate for their social and environmental responsibility (CSR)
Let’s Work Together
Don’t waste it. Turn it into impact.
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