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Biodiesel is often blended with petroleum diesel. A 'B5' blend contains 5% biodiesel, while 'B20' contains 20%. Higher blends mean greater environmental benefits.

Pure biodiesel (B100) can begin to solidify in cold temperatures. That's why blends like B5 and B20 are common, as they offer better cold-weather performance while still reducing emissions.

For high-grade biodiesel production, UCO should have low levels of water and free fatty acids (FFAs). Proper storage and filtering by sellers can significantly increase the oil's value.

Some areas have community collection points where households can drop off smaller amounts of UCO. These are then aggregated and sold on platforms like ONE ECO Loop.

While biodiesel is the primary use, processed used cooking oil can also be used to make soap, plastics, animal feed, and other industrial products.

This is the core chemical reaction used to convert the triglycerides in used cooking oil into biodiesel and glycerin. It's the magic that turns waste into fuel.

The demand for used cooking oil is growing globally as more countries implement mandates for biofuel usage, making it a valuable international commodity.

Recycling UCO keeps it out of landfills, where it can produce harmful methane gas, a potent greenhouse gas, as it decomposes.

Biodiesel provides excellent lubricity, which can help reduce engine wear and tear compared to ultra-low sulfur diesel fuels.