The Residue of Palm Oil from Frying Acarajé and Circular Economy

Abstract

A circular economy is a concept that decouples economic growth from the unbridled use of natural resources, reducing negative impacts on nature and promoting the reuse and valorization of waste and by-products within the scope of sustainable development. The palm oil residue from the acarajé frying can be transformed into other products, avoiding its disposal in nature. This topic has few studies and works. The present article presents the relationship between the circular economy and the reuse of waste in producing another good related to palm oil and acarajé. The method used was bibliographic, descriptive, and exploratory research. Reusing waste aligns with the circular economy, reducing disposal and environmental damage.