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Solane LPG Joins Forces with GCash for Seamless Payment Solutions

In an effort to bolster access to safe and quality liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) products across the Philippines, trusted LPG brand Solane has forged a strategic partnership with GCash, the leading finance superapp. This collaboration aims to provide Solane LPG users with flexible payment options and enhance the accessibility of clean cooking fuel.

Bridging the Gap in Cooking Fuel Accessibility

Despite technological advancements, a significant portion of Filipinos, approximately 54%, still rely on traditional cooking fuels like charcoal and fuelwood, contributing to elevated levels of air pollutants and associated health and environmental hazards. Rising commodity prices have led to the proliferation of unregulated or substandard alternatives to LPG, posing a threat of fires and explosions. To combat these challenges and broaden access to safe kitchen fuel, Solane LPG has joined hands with GCash.

Enabling Flexible Payment Options

The collaboration allows Solane LPG users to conveniently pay for their LPG tanks and refills using their GCash wallet. Through GCash Scan-to-Pay facilities, users can settle their payments at select distributor and retail partners. Additionally, customers have the option to choose GCash as the payment method when placing orders through the Solane LPG app or the Solane web portal.

Credit Solutions for LPG Users

For eligible GCash users, the partnership offers the use of GCredit, GCash’s credit line powered by CIMB Bank, and GGives, a buy-now, pay-later installment option. These credit solutions empower users to purchase LPG refills even when facing financial constraints or limited cash availability.

Expanding Reach and Enhancing Customer Experience

Apart from enhancing the customer experience for existing Solane LPG users, the collaboration with GCash is seen as a strategic move to expand Solane’s market reach. GCash boasts over 80 million registered users, with a significant portion hailing from lower socioeconomic classes, including areas outside Metro Manila. The partnership is strategically aligned with Solane LPG’s goal of affordability, providing an affordable payment option for individuals previously reliant on traditional fuels.

Driving Nationwide Distribution and Innovation

The integration of GCash scan-to-pay facilities is anticipated to propel Solane LPG’s nationwide distribution system, comprising over 80 distributors and approximately 11,000 points of sale across the Philippines. This partnership marks a significant step in incorporating digital payment technology into the LPG industry.

Pursuing a Cleaner, Safer Future

This collaboration with GCash is part of Solane LPG’s ongoing efforts to innovate and enhance its services for the domestic market. Previous initiatives, such as the Hatid Bahay delivery system and the 7-Point Safety Check, demonstrate Solane LPG’s commitment to providing convenient, safe, and reliable LPG products.

The partnership with GCash exemplifies the power of collaboration, bringing together like-minded missions to achieve a common goal of providing a safer and cleaner cooking fuel alternative for every Filipino household. Solane LPG remains dedicated to offering peace of mind with every LPG product sold, and partnerships like this contribute to that mission’s success.

Details provided in a recent press release.

Go Green in the Kitchen: 5 Essential Eco-Friendly Products

We all know that Mother Nature bounced back a bit during the pandemic, but it’s a reminder that there’s still lots to do to keep our planet healthy for years to come. The good news? You can start making a positive impact right in your kitchen – the heart of your home sweet home.

Making eco-friendly changes doesn’t have to be rocket science. It’s about the little things that add up to a greener lifestyle. So, let’s kick it off with five fantastic kitchen products that are not only kind to the Earth but also super practical.

🌱 Reusable Kitchen Towels

Say goodbye to that endless stack of paper towels! We’re talking reusable kitchen towels here, folks. They’re just as handy for cleaning up spills and kitchen mishaps without creating a mountain of waste. These gems come in various materials like bamboo and cotton, cellulose sponge, or microfiber, and they’re a breeze to maintain. Fewer raw materials used, less waste generated – win-win!

🐝 Beeswax Food Wraps

Are you the meal-prep maestro or a leftovers lover? Ditch single-use plastic cling film and aluminum wrap for beeswax food wraps. These nifty, self-adhesive, and reusable wraps are made of organic cotton coated with beeswax, jojoba oil, and resin. They’re perfect for wrapping sandwiches, covering bowls, or keeping ingredients fresh. With proper care, they’ll last you at least a year.

☕ Non-Disposable Coffee Makers

Let’s talk coffee! Say no to disposable filters and embrace eco-friendlier brewing methods like the French press, stovetop espresso maker, or AeroPress. And if you’re a pour-over enthusiast, swap out those single-use filters for reusable cloth ones. Plus, your coffee grounds can double as plant fertilizer – zero waste, folks!

♻️ Compost Bins

Want to complete your kitchen’s eco-transformation? Consider turning your food scraps into enriching compost for your plants. If traditional composting sounds intimidating, meet the beginner-friendly bokashi bin. It’s perfect for small spaces, handles more types of food waste (even fats, meat, bones, and dairy), and doesn’t stink up your kitchen.

🔥 LPG Kitchen Fuel

Believe it or not, even your choice of cooking fuel matters for sustainability. Opt for LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gas) over kerosene, charcoal, or fuelwood. LPG emits less carbon dioxide and is a greener option. Brands like Solane LPG are taking it a step further with innovations like the Bioseal, a biodegradable LPG seal that decomposes in just 5 to 10 years – a huge improvement over the 500 to 1,000 years of common LPG plastic seals.

To order verified Solane LPG, customers may call the Hatid Bahay Hotline (+632 8887-5555), send a message to 0918-887-5555 (Smart) / 0917 8977555 (Globe). Customers may also place their order through the Solane Web Ordering platform (order.solane.com.ph), the Solane Facebook page (http://m.me/solane.ph), or place their orders through the Solane LPG app, available on the App Store or Google Play

Small changes add up to big differences! These kitchen swaps may seem minor, but when combined, they can drastically reduce waste and energy consumption. Going green doesn’t require a total overhaul; these realistic kitchen tweaks can be your way of showing love to our planet. 🌍💚

Details and images provided in a recent press release.

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Safe and Sound with Solane LPG: 7 expert tips for LPG tank safety at home

Cooking with liquid petroleum gas (LPG) has been a favorite in homes and businesses for its efficiency and precise cooking capabilities. However, recent news of LPG-related accidents has raised concerns among homeowners about the safety of their LPG tanks. The good news is that these accidents are entirely preventable with proper care and regular safety checks.

To avoid these types of unfortunate incidents, be sure to conduct these seven important safety checks to ensure your LPG tank is in top-notch condition, giving you peace of mind in your kitchen.

Mind Your Environment

It’s tempting to keep your LPG tank tucked away in kitchen cabinets, but this can be unsafe. Always place your LPG tank in a well-ventilated area, allowing any potential gas leaks to disperse safely. Keep the tank away from direct sunlight, rain, dust, and heat to prevent gas buildup, which could lead to dangerous explosions if exposed to ignition sources like electrical sparks and flames.

Check the O-Ring

The O-ring inside the LPG tank’s valve plays a crucial role in preventing gas leaks. Regularly inspect it for any scratches or cracks. If you notice damage, don’t hesitate to contact your local distributor for a replacement. Remember, only certified personnel should handle the repair.

Regulate the Pressure

The regulator on your LPG tank is essential for making the gas usable for cooking. Since LPG is stored at high pressure, the regulator reduces it to a level that your appliances can handle safely. It’s recommended to replace the regulator every three years to avoid any potential damage to LPG accessories.

Secure the Connection

Ensure that the regulator is correctly connected to the valve of the LPG tank to allow a smooth flow of gas to your appliances. Check the threads where the regulator is screwed to ensure they are in good condition, as a tight and secure connection helps prevent leaks.

Mind the Hose

The hose connecting the LPG tank to your appliance is a common weak point. Regularly inspect it for any damage and replace it every two years, even if it appears to be in good condition. To extend the hose’s lifespan, avoid using excessively long hoses to reduce bending, which can affect the gas flow and hose durability.

Clamp it Down

Metal clamps are used to secure the hose to both the LPG regulator and the appliance, ensuring a tight seal and preventing gas leaks. Check that the clamps are in good condition and holding the hose firmly in place.

Look for the Blue Flame

The flame produced by your burner should be blue, indicating efficient burning of the gas. This means that your appliance is functioning properly, and the installation was done correctly.

Performing all these safety checks might seem overwhelming, but they do offer both convenience and peace of mind. With Solane LPG, one of the most trusted brands in the country, you can take advantage of its free 7-point Safety Check for every installation through its Hatid Bahay delivery service. When you order from your nearest Solane LPG authorized distributor, through its web ordering platform or via Facebook Messenger, a dedicated Hatid Bahay delivery rider will ensure that everything is safe and correctly installed, all at no extra cost.

With over five decades of experience and expertise in the LPG industry, Solane LPG not only provides quality LPG products but also prioritizes safety above all else. So, cook with confidence and know that you’re in good hands with Solane LPG.

Want to learn more or schedule your free safety check? Reach out to the Hatid Bahay Hotline at +632 8887-5555 or send a message to 0918-887-5555 (Smart) / 0917 8977555 (Globe). Your safety is their priority, so don’t hesitate to take advantage of this valuable service. Happy and safe cooking!

Details provided in a recent press release.

Solane offers safe and quality Solane Sakto LPG for budget-conscious consumers

Solane has been a trusted companion of Filipino households when it comes to cooking for over 50 years, may it be simple #LutongSolane meals at home or grand and festive celebrations and get-togethers. This Christmas, Solane wants to make sure that more Filipinos enjoy their meals and celebrations without breaking the bank, even if they want to enjoy festive meals outside the house.

Solane is unveiling Solane Sakto, its mini-LPG tank holding 1.4 kilograms of kitchen fuel, perfect for budget-conscious households, students, small families, and small businesses. For the more adventurous types, Solane Sakto is also a great addition to cooking equipment to bring – no more canned food for camping!

It’s the same safe, sustainable, and quality kitchen fuel Filipinos have known, but in a sakto size!

“We have long cultivated Filipinos’ passion for cooking and celebration by providing safe and quality kitchen fuel over the decades through Solane LPG,” said Jose Antonio Gonzalez, CEO of Isla LPG, the company behind Solane. “Through the ‘tingi’ version of our trusted Solane LPG, we want more Filipinos to have access to affordable and quality kitchen fuel without compromising safety.”

To show how Solane Sakto is the perfect companion for celebrating food outside the house, Solane hosted the ‘Saktong Salu-salo with Solane’ event. Guests were treated to mouthwatering dishes while enjoying an energetic chitchat with cooking enthusiast and proud long-time Solane user Suzi Entrata-Abrera.
Chef Mark Joseph Bartolome, known as Chef Marky on Tiktok, demonstrated how to cook simple yet filling chicken fajitas, showing how the Solane Sakto is easy to install on existing LPG or canister-fed cooking stoves.

Guests also sampled best-selling dishes from some of the trendiest small businesses in the metro: Kahatea, Airballs 320, and Hungry Homies.

Details and image provided in a recent press release.

How leading LPG company Solane makes sure all LPG tanks are worth your money and safe for the community

When it comes to everyday household essentials, it’s almost always tempting to go for cheaper alternatives to save money. It may seem easy to dismiss an item as “Pwede na” and “Nakasanayan na kasi” without giving much thought on its safety and quality.

This may especially hold true for your LPG tank, but did you know that something as volatile as this product goes through so much to make sure that you and your loved ones are safe?

Every step of the way, Isla LPG, the company behind Solane, constantly checks that each tank is safe from leaks that may cause massive fires and explosions, while ensuring that valued customers get their money’s worth. With proliferating fake and substandard LPG tanks in the market, knowing that authentic and trusted LPG brands like Solane go through tedious security and quality checks means you have one less thing in the house to worry about.

Here’s how Solane tanks come from the plant and reach your homes, ensuring you get the LPG safety and quality you paid for:

Plant Operations

Safety starts at the source. Solane makes sure that its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) products are compliant with quality standards. LPG storage facilities and pipe systems within the plant are also inspected to ensure that they are at par with local and global safety standards, ensuring that there will be no contamination and leak in the workplace.

Refill and Distribution

Before any distribution takes place, Solane ensures that all trucks that carry Solane products are checked and inspected to make sure that they are compliant with safety standards.

Now what happens to the empty tanks and how do the replacement Solane tanks look smooth, clean, and rust-free? When empty LPG tanks are unloaded from packed trucks that come from distributors, Solane LPG tanks are cushioned from impact to prevent damage that may cause leakage.

Empty tanks are thoroughly checked for their authenticity, condition, and suitability for refill. Authentic Solane LPG tanks have a requalification date on the side, which indicates the date the tank is due for maintenance. Tanks that are found to be one month before their requalification date are removed from the refilling process and are re-inspected to ensure cylinder integrity.

Once clean, cylinders are refilled. Cylinders will then be double-checked for leaks and fitted with a biodegradable seal that has a unique serial number. Filled cylinders will be then tested based on their weight and safety. The cylinder weight must be exactly the sum of the tare weight, which is the weight of the tank when empty, and the LPG content.

Delivery

Solane’s safety and quality check does not end with the distribution of LPG tanks to authorized showrooms and outlets. Each delivery Solane makes to your home comes with a 7-Point Safety Check, an exclusive and free-of-charge service made for your safety.

Solane’s well-trained riders conduct the 7-Point Safety Check to ensure proper ventilation, correct type and secure connection of regulator, o-ring and hose, as well as the flame quality.

Solane riders can also conduct the ‘Timbang Challenge,’ where the tank will be weighed in your presence before installation. If you purchase Solane LPG tanks at authorized distributors, these stations are equipped with accurate weighing scales to verify the content weight you purchased.

Solane urges consumers to exercise vigilance in protecting their kitchen and home by trusting only safe and trusted kitchen fuel like Solane LPG. Fake and substandard LPG tanks do not undergo stringent safety and quality measures, making them prone to leaks which may cause explosions and fires.

From the moment LPG tanks are filled at the source to the time they are welcomed to your homes, Solane makes sure that each tank will fully serve its purpose down to the last flame and not end up as a threat to you, your hard-earned property and your loved ones.

To order Verified Solane LPG, you may send a message to 0918-887-5555 or the Solane Facebook page, or place your order through the Solane app.

Solane shares easy eats for newbie parents

Be well-fed and ready to conquer parenthood with dishes you can easily and quickly whip up with Solane.

For first time parents, nothing beats the excitement and joy of seeing their new bundle of joy. However, first-time parenthood also means exhaustion from the erratic feeding-crying-sleeping-changing, dealing with a whirlwind of emotions, and adjusting to the trial-and-error nature of raising a tiny human.

Amid all the chaos of navigating a new life milestone, it’s important to stay well-fed to be able to have the energy to deal with the needs of a newborn, on top of taking care of other household duties.

But who’s to say that new parents should settle for fast food deliveries? Here are nutritious meals first-time parents can easily prepare:

Wraps.

Handheld meals are best when you’re up and about, scrambling from one room to another. Parents who have their hands full will appreciate a quick bite when the new boss of the house is asleep.

To make a basic wrap, heat up your tortilla wrap, put the savory filling of your choice – it could be as simple as reheated beef, pork, or chicken or canned tuna, then add some greens and vegetables.

Explore different fillings and flavors of meal wraps here.

One-pot Meals.

One-pot meals make sure you get your fill of grains, vegetables and protein in one go – no need to figure out how to mix and match dishes, devote hours of cooking separately or wash lots of pans and plates.

Perfect as a weeknight dinner, one-pot meals such as rice bowls, pasta or casserole dishes, are surefire ways to enjoy your meal while still cutting down on chores.

Be inspired by these one-pot meals.

Heat-and-eat Meals.

Enjoy homecooked meals while still saving on time and energy when you do the practice of meal prep once or several times a week.

You can cook your favorite ulam on a weekend, divide them into several portions good for one meal, then store them in the fridge. When it’s time to eat, simply pop in the microwave!

Explore the basics of meal prepping here.

Aside from exploring easy and filling recipes, equipping the kitchen with appliances and tools that help cut down on prep time and cleaning will greatly help first-time parents. As first-time parents begin their parenthood journey, baby-proofing the house also extends to the kitchen.

With so many things happening all at once, having a safe and trusted kitchen fuel like Solane LPG gives first-time parents one less thing to worry about. Make sure your LPG is verified Solane because copycats and illegally refilled tanks are at risk of leaking, which may cause massive fires and endanger your home and family. Verified Solane LPGs go through the Timbang Challenge to guarantee that you get what you paid. They are also subject to stringent safety standards from the plant to the time they are welcomed to your homes to ensure that they are not a threat to your growing family.

Spend more time cherishing moments with the family when you’re confident about the safety of your kitchen. To order Verified Solane LPG, customers may call the Hatid Bahay Hotline – (02) 8887-5555, send a message to 0918-887-5555 (Smart) / 0917 8977555 (Globe) or the Solane Facebook page, or place their orders through the Solane app. Customers may also place an order through the Web Ordering Platform.

Images and details provided in a recent press release.