Oil, as we all know, is one of the most common products in Spanish kitchens.. Now, it is something very polluting if it is not treated properly. And today, more than ever, we are aware of our actions on the planet and the damage we can provoke with simple daily actions.
Against this background, it is worth noting that used cooking oil can sometimes effects very adverse in the environment. In fact, it is a mistake throw it down the drain or down the toilet when we no longer need it since it pollutes our rivers and seas.
To take into account
Yeah, and their corresponding ecosystems. Despite this, millions of liters of oil continue to circulate through the drains of Spanish homes. The real problem is that the oil stays on the surface of the water and create a episode which prevents the exchange of gases between air and water.
It seems little, yes, but it leads to marine life becoming unable to breathe. When this mixture is thick enough causes the death of algae and all marine life in the area, completely destroying the base of the food chain.
Recommendations
As if that were not enough, this pollution also affects crop land and its yield. If we do not want to contribute to all of this, we can choose between several options:
- Reuse it to cook again. You just have to let it cool and store it in a container to make the most of it.
- Solidify it. When it is no longer useful for cooking, we can buy a specific product to convert the oil into a solid, so we can throw it in the trash.
- Take it to a clean place. There are places designed to store this product. On this site it will be collected and treated correctly.
As is logical, the most suitable alternative is the last one. Of course, it is important to take this oil to the clean point in glass bottles, which can also be recycled later. In general, the majority of clean points in cities are located in the same place as recycling plants. glass, paper and plastic.
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