Five Star joins with BSGF to transform cooking oil into Sustainable Aviation Fuel
01/12/2023 (The Nation, Thailand) - The partnership will convert used cooking oil from Five Star outlets into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). A pivotal element of the “Fry and Fly” (Tod Mai Ting) project, the initiative aims to incorporate all 5,000 Five Star outlets across Thailand by 2024. The move marks a significant step towards developing an environmentally sustainable franchise model.
The brand’s partnership with BSGF for the “Fry and Fly” initiative was announced by Sunthorn Jaksukan, president of CPF Restaurant and Food Chain Co, Ltd, the CP Foods division overseeing the Five Star franchise.
The initiative aims to transform waste into value, starting with 139 outlets in Bangkok and its vicinity, and expanding to 5,000 branches by 2024. The collaboration will focus on producing SAF from recycled cooking oil, with BSGF managing the collection process from Five Star outlets nationwide.
“Boasting over 39 years of success in the franchise industry, Five Star has consistently spearheaded initiatives that promote entrepreneurship and bolster economic growth in Thailand,” Sunthorn said.
“Currently, we are advancing our dedication to environmentally and socially conscious business practices by advocating for our franchisees to discontinue the reuse of frying oil. This collaboration with BSGF not only demonstrates Five Star's unwavering commitment to ecological innovation but also our focus on providing healthier food options to consumers, thereby steering us towards a more sustainable future.”
The "Fry and Fly" project, initiated by Bangchak Group, addresses environmental concerns by preventing the improper disposal of used cooking oil and mitigating health risks associated with its reuse. The public and businesses are encouraged to sell their used cooking oil at designated Bangchak service stations and other collection points. This oil will then be processed into SAF jet fuel, in line with the BCG (Bio-Circular-Green) economic model for sustainability.
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