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used cooking oil
Coverage of used cooking oil in the Nexus archive.
- Karnataka steps up drive to reduce trans fats in food supply chain; over 45 lakh litres of used cooking oil collected since 2024
Karnataka has intensified efforts to reduce trans fats in the food supply by collecting over 45 lakh litres of used cooking oil since 2024. Officials highlighted that industrially produced trans fats in partially hydrogenated oils pose significant health risks.
- This Summer Travel Season Could Forever Alter the Future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
The conflict in Iran is disrupting global oil supplies, prompting airlines to seek jet fuel alternatives. Used cooking oil and french fry grease are being explored as potential solutions for sustainable aviation fuel.
- China’s Used Cooking Oil Ships to US as War Drives Biofuel Boom
China is exporting used cooking oil to the US, driven by a surge in biofuel demand linked to ongoing conflicts. The recycled oil, sourced from Fuqing, China, highlights a growing industry tied to energy security.