Why we should no longer throw the oil from cans of tuna down the kitchen sink?

Handy tip: Place some absorbent paper at the bottom of the can before pouring the oil in, this will make it easier to remove.

Absorb the oil with a paper towel
If the amount of oil is small, you can simply wipe it up with paper towels or a coffee filter and then throw it in the trash.

Bring used oil to a collection point
Some communities offer drop-off points for cooking oils, which can be recycled into biofuel. Check with your local town hall or recycling centres.

Bottom line: Adopt simple actions for a big impact
. Don’t: Pour tuna oil down the sink, even in small quantities.
Do:

Store it in a closed container before throwing it away.
Absorb it with paper before putting it in the trash.
Recycle it if a collection point is available near you.
Something as simple as throwing tuna oil down the sink can have significant consequences on your plumbing and the environment. Fortunately, there are simple alternatives to avoid these problems. It’s up to you!