4December 2024. Municipality Kędzierzyn-Koźle has joined the Nationwide Collection of Used Cooking Oil (UCO). It is here that more Oil Mats will appear - a milestone to expand the number of waste fractions that can be collected and segregated by households across 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 - "Oil you pass, tree you have!".
"Oil out, tree sprout!" - how does Olejomat work?
As part of the "You'll pass the oil, you'll have a tree!" campaign, Olejomat 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 Olejomat, 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 Oilomat and reads a variety of educational materials on ecology and environmental protection.
Olejomats in Kędzierzyn-Koźle
The innovative solution of UCOllectors will gradually make its way to local governments across the country. In Kedzierzyn-Kozle, 5 UCOllectors will appear, to which residents will be able to donate used cooking oil. The agreement was signed by Ms. Sabina Nowosielska - President of the City of Kedzierzyn-Kozle; Ms. Karina Kacperczyk - Chairwoman of the Board of the "Czysty Region" Intercommunal Association; and Mr. Krzysztof Rdest, President of EMKA S.A.
Together with EMKA, we cordially invite you to participate in the National Collection of Used Cooking Oil. 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 sustainable development efforts. Join us and together let's take steps toward a greener future!
