How to recycle cooking oil at home

  Pouring oil down the drain can wreak havoc on water supplies and the ecology. If we take the trouble to recycle oil, we will reduce water pollution, make wastewater treatment processes less costly, and decrease CO2 emissions and other harmful gases due to the use of biofuels. So you can cook delicious and healthy meals with your oil, while also caring for the environment, we tell you how to recycle oil at home, and you'll see how extremely easy it is. Remember that the smoke point of canola oil is 242°C; this is one of the highest, so the oil will hold up well in the pan without losing its properties. How to recycle oil at home 1. After cooking, let the oil cool to room temperature. 2. Pour the oil into a container with a lid. 3. Throw this container in the trash or take it to your nearest recycling center and pour it into the appropriate containers (you can find it here: www.recoleccionaceite.com) 4. Used vegetable oil is used to generate biodiesel, a sustainable fuel produced from waste. With proper treatment, the oil can also be turned into soap, candles, lubricant, or fertilizer. The dangers of not recycling a) A stream of oil can contaminate up to 1000 gallons of water. b) Edible oil is hardly biodegradable and tends to form a layer on rivers that is difficult to remove and disrupts the ecosystem. c) Treating water for irrigation is much simpler if it has not been contaminated with oil. d) Cleaning oil-contaminated water is very costly.   Here are some tips to know how to better use oil at home: - What is the exact temperature for frying? - How to infuse oils? - How to prevent your oil bottle from dripping - How to treat a hot oil burn Find more practical cooking tips in Kiwilimón's Supersecrets