Sulap Minyak Jelantah Jadi Bahan Bakar Hijau

Summary

The video highlights the widespread use of cooking oil in Indonesia and the environmental and health risks of improper disposal of used cooking oil (UCO), classified as hazardous B3 waste. It showcases programs converting UCO into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), led by Pertamina, supporting energy independence and a circular economy. Communities can participate by collecting UCO at designated locations, earning rewards while preventing pollution. The video also explains SAF production, where UCO is filtered and blended with fossil fuels, demonstrating how simple household waste can be transformed into valuable, eco-friendly energy solutions, benefiting both people and the environment.

Takeaways

• 😀 Cooking oil is a common household ingredient in Indonesia, with an average consumption of 9.56 kg per person annually as of 2023.
• 😀 Indonesia is the world's largest consumer of palm oil, accounting for 24.84% of total global consumption in 2022-2023.
• 😀 Improper disposal of used cooking oil, such as dumping it in drains, leads to environmental damage, waterlogging, and flooding.
• 😀 Used cooking oil is classified as B3 waste, which contains hazardous substances harmful to both health and the environment.
• 😀 Reusing heated cooking oil can generate harmful compounds that increase the risk of cancer, heart disease, and stroke.
• 😀 Used cooking oil can be repurposed into biodiesel, contributing to sustainable energy and helping reduce environmental impacts.
• 😀 The Indonesian government is actively promoting used cooking oil recycling to help achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
• 😀 PT Pertamina, a state-owned energy company, is converting used cooking oil into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to support energy independence and reduce emissions.
• 😀 Pertamina has launched a public initiative to collect used cooking oil at various collection points, offering rewards to participants.
• 😀 Local communities in Cilacap are actively involved in collecting and recycling used cooking oil, helping to reduce waste while benefiting economically.

Q & A

What is the average amount of cooking oil consumed per capita in Indonesia?

According to data from the National Food Agency (BAPAN) in 2023, the average Indonesian consumes around 9.56 kg of cooking oil per capita per year.

What was the percentage increase in cooking oil consumption in Indonesia compared to the previous year?

Cooking oil consumption in Indonesia increased by 0.95% compared to the previous year.

Which country was the largest consumer of palm oil globally in 2022 to 2023?

Indonesia was the largest consumer of palm oil globally in 2022 to 2023, consuming 18.69 million metric tons, which is 24.84% of global palm oil consumption.

What is B3 waste and why is it significant?

B3 waste refers to hazardous waste that contains substances harmful to the environment and human health. Used cooking oil is categorized as B3 waste and can cause significant environmental damage if disposed of improperly.

What are the dangers of improperly disposing of used cooking oil?

Improper disposal of used cooking oil, especially into drains, can lead to water and soil pollution, clogging waterways, and increasing the risk of waterlogging and flooding. It can also pose health risks due to the accumulation of harmful compounds when the oil is reheated.

What are the health risks associated with consuming repeatedly heated cooking oil?

Repeatedly heated cooking oil can produce cardiogenic compounds that may trigger cancer cell growth, raise cholesterol levels, and increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

How is used cooking oil being repurposed in Indonesia?

Used cooking oil in Indonesia is being processed into biodiesel and environmentally friendly aviation fuel (SAF). This program aims to reduce emissions and contribute to energy independence.

What is the role of PT Pertamina in the used cooking oil recycling program?

PT Pertamina is spearheading the effort to turn used cooking oil into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), promoting energy independence, reducing waste, and supporting a circular economy by utilizing waste oils from households.

How can individuals participate in the used cooking oil collection program in Indonesia?

Individuals can participate by collecting used cooking oil and exchanging it at various collection points, including gas stations and Pertamina locations in Jakarta, Tangerang, and Bandung. Participants can also receive rewards such as e-wallet balances.

What benefits do participants receive from the used cooking oil collection program?

Participants in the used cooking oil collection program can receive benefits like e-wallet credits starting from IDR 6,000 per liter and the chance to win Pertamina e-vouchers worth IDR 25,000.

How does the Beo Asri Waste Bank program contribute to the recycling of used cooking oil?

The Beo Asri Waste Bank program empowers local communities, particularly in Cilacap, to collect and exchange used cooking oil. This initiative helps reduce environmental pollution and provides financial benefits to participants.