Used Cooking Oil Collected at Sunrockers Shibuya Game
The professional basketball team Nagoya Diamond Dolphins held a used cooking oil collection event during their game against the Sunrockers Shibuya. In cooperation with their game partner, Iwatani Tokai, the collected oil will be recycled into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), contributing to the realization of a decarbonized society.
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- 📰 Published: April 8, 2026 at 22:47
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On Saturday, February 7th, at the game against the Sunrockers Shibuya, our game partner, Iwatani Tokai Co., Ltd., hosted a used cooking oil collection booth.
The collected used cooking oil will be recycled as sustainable aviation fuel "(*1)SAF" through Iwatani Corporation, which participates in the "FRY to FLY Project."
(*1) What is SAF?
It is a next-generation aviation fuel produced from waste materials such as used cooking oil, plants, and municipal waste. It can reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 60-80% compared to conventional jet fuel and is gaining attention for decarbonization (carbon neutrality) in the aviation industry.
What is the "FRY to FLY Project"?
This is a domestic circular decarbonization project that collects "used cooking oil" from homes and restaurants and recycles it into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). In collaboration with local governments and companies, this initiative aims for resource circulation and achieving virtually zero CO2 emissions (carbon neutrality) by 2050.
For more details on the "FRY to FLY Project ~Flying into the sky with used oil!?~", please click ▶ here
Everyone who cooperated in the used cooking oil collection received an "I-wrap" with a Dolphins original package design from Iwatani Tokai Co., Ltd.
FAQ
What is SAF?
Sustainable Aviation Fuel. It is a next-generation aviation fuel made from waste cooking oil and other materials, significantly reducing CO2 emissions compared to conventional fuels.
Why collect waste cooking oil at basketball games?
To leverage the gathering of many fans at sports events to raise awareness of environmental issues and promote resource recovery from households as part of SDGs activities.
What happens if I participate in this event?
If you bring waste cooking oil from home to the game venue, you can receive original merchandise as a token of your participation in environmental efforts.