SPAR Slovenia sets up in-store cooking oil collection points
07/02/2025 (Mobility Plaza) - Customers are now able to dispose of used cooking oil and receive a voucher to use at the six stores equipped with collection points.
SPAR Slovenia has installed collection points where shoppers can dispose of used cooking oil across six stores.
Customers can bring the used cooking oil from home to the store, which encompasses oil from fryers, ovens, and various foods. The oil is then poured into the machine, following the steps indicated on the electronic display.
Once complete, customers receive a voucher or credit for the store where they disposed of the oil. The collected cooking oil will be used to produce biodiesel fuel.
“At SPAR Slovenia, we promote a circular economy and responsible waste management. We have therefore made it safe and easy for customers to dispose of their waste cooking oil at collection machines in six SPAR branded stores. We plan to install new ones in more stores this year to encourage customers to dispose of their cooking oil properly and to make it possible for all visitors to our stores to do so,” said Maša Šprajcar-Rančić, Head of Sustainability at SPAR Slovenia.
This aligns with the retailer’s sustainability strategy, which includes encouraging the recycling and reuse of products and raising awareness about the proper disposal of specific waste.
Such collection points have been installed in other countries, as branded stores in Austria started trialling instore collection machines in 2020. Hungary launched the collection system in 2021 in its stores, with interactive maps to help customers find their nearest store with collection containers.
During 2025, SPAR Slovenia will install collection machines in more branded stores, making them more easily accessible.