USED VEHICULAR OIL RECYCLING FOR NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION

AUTHOR: ELIZABETH BRAIMAH

DATE: JUNE 21, 2024


 


As the world shifts towards a more environmental conscious future, the need for sustainable practices in every aspect of our lives has become paramount. One often overlooked aspect is vehicular oil disposal. Used vehicular oil, if not disposed off properly can contaminate soil, groundwater, and surface water, causing harm to both human health and the environment.

 However, proper collection and separation can make a significant difference. Used engine oil collection involves the gathering of the product from various sources, including fuel stations, car repair shops. The exercise is conducted by intermediaries who purchase the oil from garages, nationwide, further selling to some Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certified recycling companies. Recycling used engine oil is a critical step in conserving natural resources.

The process of refining used oil reduces the need for virgin oil extraction, which in turn reduces the depletion of natural resources.

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A study by EPA reveals, recycling used vehicular oil saves approximately 1.3 gallons of crude oil per gallon of refined oil. This translates to a significant conservation of natural resources, as the energy required to extract, process, and transport crude oil.

Therefore, proper collection and separation of used oil can significantly reduce the risk of pollution. By collecting used oil in designated facilities, we can prevent it from entering waterways, soil and groundwater.

Advanced separation technologies can also remove contaminants and impurities from used oil, making it safer for recycling and reuse.

Achieving sustainable vehicular oil disposal requires a concerted effort from stakeholders, vehicle owners, mechanics and oil collection facilities as well as individuals that must work together to ensure that used oil is collected and separated properly. Government and policymakers must also support sustainable oil disposal practices through regulations, incentives, and education campaigns.

The importance of oil collection and separation in achieving sustainable vehicular oil disposal cannot be overstated. Let us take action today to create a healthier planet tomorrow.


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New Media Group 3  Used Vehicular Oil and the Environment, Be Part of the Solution, Not Part of the Pollution.  Oil Pollution Combat, Ghana is a 7-member group of students of the University of Media, Arts and Communication - Institute of Journalism (UniMAC-IJ), with a responsibility of Awareness Creation and Advocacy for Sustainable Vehicular Oil Disposal. Dedicated to this project, we aim at sensitizing and educating everyone on Proper Used Vehicular Oil Disposal to save our environment, human and animal lives. BARBARA AGGREY - REPORTER ELIZABETH BRAIMAH - REPORTER/AUDIO EDITOR YUSIF AHMED - REPORTER YVONNE KATHY - JOURNALIST DAVID EMAAHI TETTEH - REPORTER/ EDITOR ANITA NAA AMERLEY ARMAH - REPORTER SARAH NAA MERLEY ATTOH - EDITOR/ CONTENT SUPERVISOR/ REPPORTER /
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