Actions taken:
Project members researched the methods of waste oil disposal and the extent of waste oil recycling in Brunei by carrying out library and internet research. Car workshop owners, customers and managers were interviewed. A questionnaire was developed which car workshop owners were asked to fill out during their interviews. Public awareness was raised through the media in several ways. Firstly, an appearance was made on a radio show, informing the public of the hazards of improper waste oil disposal and the proper methods of waste oil disposal. Secondly a news article was written that was featured in one of the local newspapers (however, the article was unfortunately misinterpreted as explained in the next section). The Department of Environment was asked to monitor motor servicing companies in their disposal of waste oil.