IDSC Online Training: Driving Sustainability Through Used Cooking Oil Waste Management

In Collaboration with Green Books and Nooveleum

Today, the Indonesia Destination Management Companies Sustainability Collaboration (IDSC) successfully held an online training focused on Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Waste Management, in partnership with Green Books and Nooveleum. This event is part of IDSC’s ongoing commitment to promoting sustainable practices within the tourism and hospitality industries in Indonesia.

The session brought together tourism industry professionals, hospitality businesses, and sustainability enthusiasts to explore the critical issue of UCO waste and its environmental impact. Through this training, participants gained valuable knowledge about how used cooking oil, if not properly managed, can severely harm ecosystems, clog sewage systems, and contribute to pollution.

Key Highlights of the Training:

• Understanding the Environmental Risks of Improper UCO Disposal
• Best Practices for Collecting and Storing UCO in Hospitality Businesses
• The Circular Economy Approach: Turning UCO into Valuable Biodiesel
• Insights from Nooveleum’s Innovative UCO Recycling Program
• Educational Contributions from Green Books on Sustainable Living

The collaboration with Green Books, known for their grassroots environmental education efforts, and Nooveleum, a leader in UCO collection and biodiesel production, provided practical, real-world solutions that can be applied immediately by tourism and hospitality stakeholders.

Empowering Sustainable Change

This training is not only about raising awareness but also about encouraging real action. By implementing proper UCO waste management, businesses can:

• Reduce environmental impact
• Support the circular economy
• Contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions

IDSC’s Continued Commitment

IDSC is proud to facilitate these collaborative learning sessions and remains committed to empowering the tourism industry with the knowledge and tools needed to operate sustainably.

We extend our sincere appreciation to all participants, Green Books, and Nooveleum for making today’s training a success. Let’s continue working together to build a greener, more sustainable future for Indonesia’s tourism sector.