Used industrial oil in Spain: facts you need to know
Used industrial oil in Spain is one of the most widespread and at the same time most hazardous wastes generated by human activity. Its correct management is essential not only for legal reasons, but also because of its high polluting potential. To ensure responsible and circular management, it is essential to know where it is […]
World LGTBI Day: Visibility, Respect and Commitment
Next June 28th is World LGTBI Day, a key date to continue building a more egalitarian, fair and free society. At Cator, we join this commemoration reaffirming our commitment to diversity, also in the workplace and industry. What is being celebrated? This day remembers the Stonewall riots in New York (1969), a turning point […]
SDR Guide: How to manage used industrial oil in Catalonia
The SDR (Waste Documentation System) is a fundamental tool for the efficient and legal management of used industrial oil in Catalonia. For companies that generate this type of waste, knowing how the system works is essential for its proper management and to ensure regulatory compliance, traceability and safe management. We are going to explain the […]
An opportunity we are missing: the circularity of used oil
Used industrial oil is one of the most hazardous wastes generated by human activity. Its treatment is not only a legal obligation, but also a clear indicator of the real commitment we have as a society to sustainability. An opportunity we are missing. The recent publication of the SIGAUS 2024 Official Report offers an accurate […]
VI Annual Convention 2025
At Cator, Sircat y 2G Chemical Plastic Recycling recently held our 6th Annual 2025 Convention, a meeting that has become a tradition for our teams. A key moment of the year where, beyond results and objectives, we put the focus on people. This day not only sought to reinforce our cohesion as a team, but […]
Circularity of used industrial oil
Used industrial oil is one of the most toxic liquid wastes generated in the world. Due to its high polluting power in case of spillage, its correct management is key to protect the environment. At Cator, we are committed to a circular economy model that allows us to regenerate this waste and transform it into […]
Advantages of used industrial oil regeneration
Used industrial oil is one of the hazardous wastes that can have the greatest impact on the environment if it is not properly managed. It is a highly polluting waste, generated after the use of lubricating oils in industrial processes, machinery or combustion engines. Therefore, its correct management is key to progress towards a more […]
A delegation from the Agència de Residus de Catalunya visits our regeneration plant.
We have received in our facilities the visit of a delegation of the Agència de Residus de Catalunya (ARC), who were able to see first hand our process of circular regeneration of industrial oil. Organization of the day with Agència de Residus de Catalunya During the event, we showed how we transform used oil […]
What are drills and why do you need to manage them after use?
Drills are an essential component in machining operations, but, after completing their useful life cycle, they require appropriate management to avoid environmental risks and optimize industrial processes. What are drills? They are cutting fluids used in machining operations, such as chip removal machining or the use of a band saw. These mixtures, also called […]
January 26th: World Environmental Education Day
Every January 26 is celebrated as World Environmental Education Day, a date designed to reflect on the environmental challenges facing our planet and to highlight the importance of environmental education as a key tool for building more sustainable societies. This day reminds us that caring for the environment is not an individual responsibility, but a […]
