Released February 5, 2021.

All industrial processes that require small or large machinery to function include in their processes the use of oils and lubricants. After use, these end up becoming one of the most polluting waste that exists, since exposure to high temperatures and pressure inside engines and machines eventually give rise to toxic substances and heavy metals which, otherwise, treated properly, they pollute the environment in large quantities.

The factors that make this residue in a highly polluting substance are its low biodegradability; capacity for accumulation and infiltration in living beings, land and water; the emission of toxic gases if burned, and the persistence over time of its harmful components.

Knowing this, it is important that companies become aware and responsibly take charge of the treatment of these used oils and lubricants, in order to contribute to the care of the environment and the goals established by the draft of the Rep. Law that stipulates collection and recovery goals for lubricating oils for the next few years.

 Para cumplir con este objetivo, en la industria existen empresas como Hidronor dedicadas al correcto tratamiento y industrial waste management peligrosos y no peligrosos, y como parte de sus servicios ofrece a la industria la opción de revalorizar, reutilizar y reciclar residuos como aceites residuales, solventes, pinturas, baterías, diversos tipos de plásticos, chatarras, electrodomésticos, entre otros.

Source: https://n9.cl/wmlfn

Draft Law: https://n9.cl/5xdcw