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THE GIVING CHALLENGE PRIZES: WASTE REDUCTION CHALLENGE
PROJECT NAME ORGANISATION /GROUP
UNBLOCKING THE COMMUNITY PROPER OILS www.properoils.co.uk
Proper Oils has involved the setting up of a collection of convenient community–based collection sites in the London area to enable householders to come together to collect and recycle used cooking oils and fats (UCO). To do this an online support platform was created to show community champions and recyclers how to access the appropriate resources and learn how to collect and recycle their used cooking oils and fats. All collected oils would be turned in to the renewable fuel, biodiesel. Recovered oils will be processed to make biodiesel.
Innovation Proper Oils provides a cheap and easy way to recycle household cooking oil and developed an approach to engage/get buy in from multiple communities. Innovation lies in the community approach to the collection of used oil. Local community champions are recruited (from housing co–ops, schools and faith groups – and also including the Barnes Wetland and Wildlife Centre). Community Champions volunteer their time to facilitate the setting up and ongoing monitoring of collection sites. Champions are supported by a website and online tools and publicity as well as face to face via the project manager.
Impact • 53kg of UCO was collected from 1,180 households during the trial. • 755kg of used cooking oil was collected from 10 commercial premises during the trial. • 3,833 givers (household reach through communities engaged).
