This week, ARI participants learned how to make dishwashing soap using only three ingredients: caustic soda, water, and used cooking oil. This method, shared by an ARI graduate, is both eco-friendly and cost-effective.

By reusing old oil that would otherwise be discarded, the participants practiced a sustainable way of living that they can bring back to their home communities. The activity was not only a practical skill-building session but also a step toward reducing environmental waste and promoting self-reliance.

The soap takes several weeks to cure, but once ready, it will be used in daily life at ARI.