Biodiesel is a plant-based, biodegradable fuel that can replace diesel fuel. This allows us to reduce CO2 emissions released into the atmosphere by the transportation sector globally.
Every year in Greece, 105,000 tons of used cooking oil are produced, collected by licensed companies, and directed to biodiesel production facilities.
The combustion of biodiesel produces roughly the same amount of CO2 as conventional fuels. However, this amount equals the CO2 absorbed by the plants from which the biofuels are derived. Therefore, the CO2 balance, from the cultivation of the plant to the combustion of the produced biodiesel, ranges from approximately 30% when the raw materials are primary vegetable oils (such as sunflower oil, soybean oil, rapeseed oil, etc.) to up to 88% when derived from Used Cooking Oil (UCO).
In the case of using waste as raw material, such as Used Vegetable Oils and Animal Fats, the CO2 balance reduction reaches or even exceeds 88%. Not only does this process avoid additional CO2 emissions into the atmosphere during production, but it also protects the environment from the consequences of uncontrolled waste disposal. This is the main reason why the use of biodiesel from waste is strongly encouraged by the European Union.
Used Cooking Oil (UCO) is the best sustainable raw material for biodiesel production. Although biodiesel can be produced from many different crops, this can burden land needed for food cultivation, contribute to deforestation, and pose a significant threat to the planet's biodiversity. Producing biodiesel from waste makes it one of the most eco-friendly alternatives to fossil fuels.
We are one of the first companies to initiate the collection of Used Cooking Oils in Greece, and today we are truly proud that our collection and trading network also includes Balkan countries, Cyprus, and the Middle East.
QS VENOLIA was created to deliver large-scale environmental innovation.
Sustainability is integrated into all aspects of our company’s activities and business plans.