26 stores across South Africa<\/strong><\/a> that now serve as designated drop-off points for used oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis provides anyone \u2013 including the general public, like DIY enthusiasts and informal mechanics \u2013 who purchases their lubricants from AutoZone with an outlet for disposing of used oil safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The oil is then collected and processed in line with ROSE Foundation\u2019s strict environmental standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How it started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In 1994, the South African government withdrew its support for the used oil refining industry, setting the stage for the launch of ROSE Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since then, ROSE Foundation has built a nationwide framework for the safe collection, storage, and recycling of used lubricating oil to ensure it is safely reprocessed under strict environmental standards, rather than being dumped or burned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is because lubricants like used motor oil are an extremely dangerous pollutant, with just one litre contaminating millions of litres of drinking water \u2013 a harsh reality in a country like South Africa, where water scarcity is an everyday concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since its inception in 1994, ROSE Foundation and its partners \u2013 including South Africa\u2019s major lubricant companies \u2013 have invested over R100 million into this venture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This funding goes into building used oil storage depots, manufacturing mini-tanks, and promoting environmental awareness \u2013 all to ensure that millions of litres of used oil are kept out of the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ultimately, this contributes to cleaner communities and a more sustainable future for South Africans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ROSE Foundation\u2019s vision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
ROSE Foundation\u2019s vision is to ensure that all used lubricating oil and related waste is collected, recycled, and managed sustainably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Its partnership with AutoZone is vital in this mission. By working with trusted partners like AutoZone, ROSE Foundation reaches more South Africans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It also ensures that as much used oil as possible is collected, recycled, and transformed into new, valuable resources \u2013 all within the highest environmental standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Together with AutoZone, the foundation is proving that responsible oil disposal doesn\u2019t need to be complicated \u2013 it just takes one simple action to make a real difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Drop it off. Do your part. Protect South Africa\u2019s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Click here to learn more about ROSE Foundation.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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