Lootah Biofuels launches smart app to expand UCO collection network

In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Lootah Biofuels has launched its smart app (Lootah Biofuels) for both Android and iOS platforms with an aim to encourage individuals, businesses, and institutions across the UAE to responsibly dispose of used cooking oil (UCO).   

The move will divert disposal of UCO to the ground and sewerage, which poses environmental and public health risks, converting it into clean energy.

The launch of the smart app is part of Lootah Biofuels’ ongoing efforts to promote sustainable practices by expanding its network of used cooking oil suppliers and facilitating community participation in innovative initiatives to develop green solutions and drive the circular economy, the company said.

The smart app, available in Arabic and English, allows users to request home collection services for used cooking oil, making it easier for families and individuals to dispose of oil safely without causing environmental damage, burdening the sewage system, or incurring the cost of transporting it to distant collection points. Additionally, the app features an interactive map showing the locations of biodiesel fuel stations and centers for easy access.

Yousif Bin Saeed Lootah, Founder and CEO of Lootah Biofuels, said: “We are committed to employing the latest technologies and solutions across all stages of our operations to accelerate the adoption of innovative and sustainable practices. Our initiatives encourage individuals and institutions to contribute to sustainability and the circular economy by leveraging available channels to collect used cooking oil and convert it into environmentally friendly and sustainable biofuel.”

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