Recycling required to help reduce flood risks
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - 09:57:04
People across the UK are being advised to embrace the idea that they should recycle used cooking oil and fats rather than tipping them into the sink, where they end up entering fragile sewage systems and ultimately propagating problems with flooding, according to EPD24.
The latest warning comes from Anglian Water, which points out that half of the 35,000 drainage problems it has to address each year are caused by such waste products, that people dispose of without thinking things through.
While the water organisation acknowledges that it has a responsibility to deal with blockages, it is keen to raise awareness about the importance of recycling, because it means that it will have to handle fewer of these avoidable problems caused by oil, fat and grease from cooking.
Recycling the leftover oil after making a meal is a good idea. Not only does it lead to fewer problems in sewage systems and less chance of a flood occurring in susceptible areas, but these materials can be converted into biofuels that act as a greener alternative to traditional fossil fuels, according to Norwich City Council spokesperson, Keith Driver.
In certain areas, local authorities are rolling out oil recycling points which will be available for people to pour their waste fats into, so that they can be reclaimed and put to good use.
Almost any of the lipids used for cooking can be deposited at these banks, including the waste products produced from barbecues and even things like margarine and butter.
The knock-on effect of recycling can help to deliver benefits in many areas, so it pays for people to act responsibly and do their bit to behave in a sustainable manner, whether that involves recycling old oil or selling mobile phones online for cash.
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