COLLECTION OF OIL INCREASES 200%

COLLECTION OF OIL INCREASES 200%

ADRIANA FEREZIM
Special to the Gazette

In less than six months, the collection service of domestic oil passed February 2 liters per month to six thousand. The work began in

September last year. The increase of 200% shows that more people left to play the oil used in food preparation by

drain the sink and started to give the correct destinaçãoo for this product: recycling, avoiding contamination of river water.

According to Igor Arantes, Disk Oil Company, the request in Piracicaba has increased, but there was high demand cities

the region, as waters of St. Peter, Anhembi, Rio Claro, Limeira, Americana, Charqueada. "We are working within a radius of 80 kilometers.

In these places we're partnering with local governments that provide a place for people to leave the oil, "he said.

In Piracicaba, the collection is done at home. "To ask the service person must have at least two liters of used oil. Usually

people put in a PET bottle. In collecting the person receives a coupon to apply for monthly premiums.

The oil collected is sent to a biodiesel plant. "The fuel made from the recycled cooking oil, biodiesel emits 65%

less carbon dioxide (CO2) than diesel fuel and emits no sulfur, which is released into the air by the fuel oil, "he said.

It is estimated that one liter of cooking oil, played by the sink drain to contaminate one million of water. This amount would be sufficient

for a person to live for about 14 years, according to Ana Maria de Meira, educator USP Recycles, a project of the University of São

Paul.

SOAP. Ana Maria taught that one way to avoid the frying oil is thrown in the sewer is to turn it into soap. Potential

polluter of soap is less than oil or liquid detergents commonly used. "There are some studies that show that the chemical chain

soap made with the oil breaks down more easily than the ordinary detergent, which despite being biodegradable is responsible for

foam that can be observed in polluted rivers, "he said.

The preparation of this soap is taught in workshops USP Recycle. Ana Maria warns that it is always recommended the use of PPE (Personal

Protective Equipment) such as rubber gloves and mask on his face. "You can not prepare the soap containers in metal, like aluminum, because

a chemical reaction occurs that can cause accidents. The soap has to be prepared in a plastic bucket and preferably use a

broom handle to mix. Thus the person gets further away from the products. It should never be done in the presence of children,

warned.

The culinaris Claudete Cury makes this soap constantly and approving the result in the cleanup. "The napkins and kitchen are spotless

and whites. This soap is very good for washing clothes and dishes as well, "he said.

She said the soap is easy to do, but during the preparation, it is necessary to stir the mixture non-stop for about 20 minutes, up to the point

to thicken.

SERVICE

Disk Oil The company's service Disk oil can be requested by phone 3432-5050, Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 18 hours and the site www.diskoleo.com. Information Recycles USP can be obtained by calling 3429-4051.

REVENUE

How to make soap Place in a plastic bucket in this order: 1 pound of soda flakes 2 liters of warm water 1 cup soap powder 4 liters of used cooking oil