Why shouldn’t I pour oil or paint down the sink? And what should I do instead?

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 11:20:12 +1000

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

Andrew Pam
<https://theconversation.com/why-shouldnt-i-pour-oil-or-paint-down-the-sink-and-what-should-i-do-instead-206604>

"Are you ever tempted to pour used cooking oil down the sink? Just turn on the
tap and flush it all away. What about that half-used tin of paint in the
cupboard? It would be so easy just to wash it down the drain, wouldn’t it?

Well, please don’t! Not just because these bad habits cause problems in your
house, backyard, apartment block or neighbourhood (and these products do lead
to huge blockages and other issues for household pipes).

It’s also because pouring these things down the sink triggers society-wide
problems for the entire sewerage system and the workers who maintain it.

For the sake of all of us, please dispose of these liquids properly. Here’s
what you need to know."

Cheers,
       *** Xanni ***
--
mailto:xanni@xanadu.net               Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/            Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/               Manager, Serious Cybernetics

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