# Oil Recycling Incentives The Barcelona Olipot Helps Households Dispose of Grease By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-03-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barcelona-olipot References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/03/barcelona-olipots-recycle-kitchen-oil.php) & [w3.bcnt](http://w3.bcn.cat/V01/Serveis/Noticies/V01NoticiesLlistatNoticiesCtl/0,2138,1653_1800_1_1468427133,00.html?bcnAccessible) Many don't think much about it, but dumping oil down the drain isn't just unwise for your plumbing. The Barcelona Olipot scheme is planning to give away a free grease bucket to all households as a way to collect the crude substance for reuse. The simple [countertop container](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-oil-maker) has been designed so that after you cook, your [olive oil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-spanish-olive-oil) or your vegetable oil can be poured inside easily. A filter within it separates bits of food from the liquid, and in all it will store up to 750mL of leftover grease. The Barcelona Olipot has a tight lid with a handle, making it convenient to carry to [neighborhood recycling stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mill-for-workplace). In an attempt to get more of the population accruing oil to raise the existing recycling rate from the present 2.5 percent, a simple receptacle like the Barcelona Olipot will make the paint, biodiesel and soap industries more sustainable. Photo Credits: [Flickr: Brikids](http://www.flickr.com/photos/brikids/5456477690/) | [Moviment](http://www.moviment-r.cat/news/71) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Oil Recycling Revolution:** The emerging trend of oil recycling schemes for households calls for innovative and sustainable technology solutions for effective management of oil waste. - **Sustainable Supply Chain Innovation:** Increasing focus on oil recycling incentives is prompting supply chain professionals to seek disruptive solutions and sustainable practices that can reduce environmental waste and carbon footprint. - **Circular Economy Acceleration:** Oil recycling initiatives are driving the adoption of the circular economy business model, creating opportunities for businesses to transform waste products into new useful resources, thereby promoting sustainable innovation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Waste Management:** Oil recycling incentives are disrupting the traditional waste management industry and creating opportunities for innovative solutions to handle the collection, processing, and disposal of oil waste. - **Chemical Industry:** The oil recycling scheme creates opportunities for innovation in the chemical industry through effective management of oil waste, promoting recycling and reuse of raw materials, and developing greener production processes. - **Consumer Goods:** As oil recycling incentives become more commonplace, businesses involved in consumer goods, like paint and soap, need to adopt innovative and sustainable production practices that integrate with the circular economy to reduce their carbon footprint. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dedicated Pan Dripping Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayesha-enamel-bacon-grease-can.md) - [One-Handed Olive Oil Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dress-drizz.md) - [Revolutionary Oil Management Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuloil.md) - [Space-Saving Range Hoods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oilvent.md) - [Cooking Oil-Powered Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-heater.md) - [Aluminum Bottled Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extra-virgin-olive-oil-bottles.md) - [Single-Serve Olive Oil Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spanish-extra-virgin-olive-oil.md) - [Refillable Olive Oil Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citizens-of-soil.md) - [Customizable Olive Oil Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-pour-gift-set.md)