Pollution Reduction (from Used Cooking Oil)

Commencement : March 15, 2013
 
Coordinating Unit : RC Chiang Mai Wattana, D. 3360 RI
 
Objectives
  1. To campaign for pollution reduction (from used cooking oil) in water sources
  2. To improve environmental condition, esp. soil and water sources
  3. To obtain alternative fuel when needed
Current situation
  1. People dump used cooking oil into drainage causing water pollution and unpleasant smell.
  2. Necessary fuel needed for living is getting less and less each day.
Operation
  1. Campaign to have people collect used cooking oil in appropriate container, such as used cooking oil bottle, instead of dumping it into the drain.
  2. Use the collected used cooking oil as starting material in demonstrating biodiesel production.
  3. Invite Rotary Clubs and local communities to join the project.
Expected result
  1. People stop dumping used cooking oil into the drain.
  2. Water sources are gradually less polluted from used cooking oil.
  3. People have alternative fuel (biodiesel) when needed.
  4. Cooperation among Rotary Clubs and local communities in creating public awareness of possible harm reduction in water sources resulting in sustainable happiness for all.
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