Produção de velas a partir da reciclagem do óleo residual de frituras como proposta de inserção da educação ambiental no município de Cocal-PI

Abstract

Vegetable oil is one of the main ingredients used in Brazilian cuisine, especially in the technique of frying food. After its use, it is often discarded incorrectly, being poured down the drains of the sinks of homes and commercial establishments, generating negative impacts on the population and the environment. In environmental terms, there is no ideal disposal for this waste oil, however there are alternatives for its reuse. In this perspective, this article aimed to promote awareness of the impacts caused by the incorrect disposal of frying oil in the city of Cocal-PI. For this, a theoretical-practical workshop to produce handmade candles was carried out, using residual frying oil as a raw material. In view of the results collected, it can be highlighted that the work carried out was able to produce new knowledge for the participants, in addition to having provided a reflection capable of changing the students' conception of the disposal of oil in the environment