{"id":49,"date":"2015-04-11T15:44:31","date_gmt":"2015-04-11T18:44:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/setorreciclagem.com.br\/site\/reciclador-caseiro-de-oleo-de-cozinha\/"},"modified":"2024-08-20T01:36:31","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T04:36:31","slug":"reciclador-de-oleo-caseiro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/setorreciclagem.com.br\/en\/ecodesign\/reciclador-de-oleo-caseiro\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Cooking Oil Recycler"},"content":{"rendered":"

The DIY cooking oil recycler is an exciting innovation that aims to turn used vegetable oil into soap, offering a practical and sustainable solution for disposing of this waste. This emerging technology has the potential to make a big difference in the way we deal with used vegetable oil, promoting recycling and reducing environmental impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How the Oil Recycler Works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The homemade oil recycler is a portable device that can be compared to a coffee maker in terms of shape and size. Developed by Recipr\u00e1tik, from Juiz de Fora (MG), this device transforms saturated vegetable oil into biodegradable soap. The process is simple and efficient: by adding water and caustic soda, the device can convert half a liter of used oil into 650 grams of bar soap in just 10 minutes. This transformation not only reuses the oil, but also helps reduce the environmental impact caused by the improper disposal of this material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Development and Innovation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The idea for the oil recycler was brought to life by Bertussi Designdustrial, a company based in Caxias do Sul. The Bertussi team, in collaboration with the Research and Development Center of the PUC-RS Science and Technology Park in Porto Alegre, improved the design to ensure the practicality and functionality of the device. The result was an efficient and award-winning oil recycler, which received the IDEA Brazil 2010 award in the Ecodesign category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expansion into the Industrial Market<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the domestic model, Bertussi Designdustrial is developing a prototype oil recycler for industrial use. This model is designed to serve restaurants, pastry shops and other establishments that use large quantities of cooking oil. The industrial version of the oil recycler will not only produce bar soap, but will also allow the manufacture of liquid soap, offering a comprehensive solution for the management of oil waste in commercial environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of Oil Recycling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Recycling vegetable oil has several environmental and economic benefits. By turning used oil into soap, the recycler reduces the amount of waste that would otherwise be disposed of improperly. When discarded, vegetable oil can cause significant environmental problems, including contaminating water bodies and contributing to clogged sewage systems. In addition, recycling oil helps conserve natural resources and reduces the need for new chemical products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Use the Oil Recycler<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To use your homemade oil recycler, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n