“…8,9 For instance, mining, oil, and gas extraction projects have been identified as the primary causes of chemical pollution in protected areas in Latin America. 10 In this context, WCO reuse is a priority for the scientific community, since these residues can be used as starting materials for the preparation of highadded-value compounds and products such as biodiesel, [11][12][13] soaps, 14,15 and building blocks for preparing different polymers. 16,17 Additionally, vegetable cooking oils are an inexpensive, environmentally friendly, renewable, low-toxicity, and natural source for producing polymers and biobased materials.…”