29Lovember2024 Sochaczew has joined the Nationwide Collection of Used Cooking Oil
(UCO – Used Cooking Oil). This is where more Oil Mats will appear – a milestone to expand
the number of waste fractions that can be collected and segregated by households throughout
Poland.
The dumping of used cooking oil and vegetable fats (UCO, or used cooking oil) has seriously negative effects on the environment and sewage systems. UCO, or used cooking oil and butter, oil from salads, cans and canned food generated in households, among others. UCO poses a threat to surface water, soil, drinking water and sewage infrastructure.
EMKA S.A. is a company with more than 30 years of experience, has decided to use its know-how by developing a new business area – EMKA Oil. This is a fresh project by the company to meet the changing needs of society, blazing new trails and engaging in the application of modern technologies. “The company’s goal is to revolutionize the way people perceive UCO in order to create a positive and sustainable impact on the environment, through an innovative system of Nationwide Collection of Used Cooking Oil.” – says Krzysztof Rdest, CEO of EMKA S.A.
UCOllector – a revolutionary system
UCOllector is a revolutionary system that allows for the creation of a network of points at the municipal level with machines to which the local community can donate UCO. This project will bring a significant increase in the level of recycling and recovery from waste at the level of municipalities and local governments. The system consists of special machines, but also innovative bottles, an interactive mobile application, logistics processes, recycling and reporting processes, as well as extensive educational and promotional activities including EMKA Oil’s flagship project – “You pass the oil, you get the tree!”.
“Oil out, tree sprout!” – how does UCOllectors work?
As part of the “You’ll pass the oil, you’ll have a tree!” campaign, UCOllectors will dispense an empty bottle, made of eco-friendly material that can withstand the high temperature of the oil, to a user who registers in advance in a special free app. The average duration of oil collection in a household, is one and a half months. With the help of the app, the user returns the full bottle to UCOllector, and his account is credited with points that can be exchanged for ecological rewards, such as tree seedlings.
Intuitive mobile app
The UCOllectors mobile app is an intuitive tool for managing UCO collection from the user’s level. It is available for iOS and Android devices. To use it, create an account, collect points for donated oil and exchange them for attractive prizes. The app also provides instructions for proper collection, locates the nearest UCOllectors and reads a variety of educational materials on ecology and environmental protection.
Oil mills in Sochaczew
The innovative solution of UCOllectors will successively go to local governments across the country. Two such devices will appear in
Sochaczew. “We are extremely pleased that our neighbors in Sochaczew
have appreciated our innovative solution and decided to adopt it at home,” – admits Krzysztof
Rdest, CEO of EMKA Oil. – “Taking into account the nationwide or even global problem
related to pouring used oil into sewage drains , and as a result
appearing failures and the necessity of clearing the entire installation in individual municipalities, we are glad that each of
the residents of Sochaczew and its surroundings will soon have a reason not to pour used oil, but
pour it – only that into plastic bottles supplied by us”. – emphasizes Pawel Retmaniak,
Network Development Manager at EMKA S.A.
Together with EMKA, we cordially invite you to participate in the National Collection of Used Oil
Food. This is a unique initiative that allows each of us to contribute to protecting the environment
and taking care of our planet. By collecting used cooking oil, we not only help reduce pollution,
but also support sustainability efforts. Join us and together let’s take steps
toward a greener future!
