Round Table China Used cooking oil may be fueling your next flight
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Dec 18, 2025 The transformation of used cooking oil into sustainable aviation fuel is reshaping aviation's carbon footprint. This shift highlights the value of waste, turning it from a disposal problem into a valuable resource. The podcast discusses the booming market for gutter oil, its rising demand, and the supply challenges faced by the industry. Additionally, AI is making waves on the streets of China with innovations like smart street stalls, showcasing everyday tech's potential. The intersection of sustainability and technology sparks intriguing future possibilities!
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Waste Oil Reframed As Strategic Feedstock
- Used cooking oil has shifted from waste to a strategic feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
- This repurposing reframes discarded fats as valuable inputs in decarbonizing aviation.
AI Stalls On The Sidewalk
- The hosts paint a street-scene where QR codes and phones turn up at stalls offering AI experiences.
- This image shows AI moving off the cloud into everyday public spaces.
China Dominates Used-Oil Exports For SAF
- China became the world's largest exporter of used cooking oil in 2023, driven by soaring demand for SAF.
- SAF production can cut lifecycle CO2 by up to about 80% depending on feedstock and process.