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Not without challenges, WCO is remarkably lucrative for biodiesel synthesis. The sourcing and utilization of WCO benefits both economy and the environment, especially due to its easy availability. The removal of impurities and pretreatment prior to production is a hassle, which is eclipsed by its applicability to various production approaches with polar or nonpolar alcohols. While catalyzed processes boast smoother operation and low capital costs at the cost of increased time and labor, continuous PI approaches boast rapid conversion and operation ease while being high on investments, maintenance, and alcohol consumption. However, with high variance in composition each time it is procured, the efficiency under any given set of reaction conditions is still unpredictable. The separation, collection, and purification of by‐products for sale can further help bolster competitiveness of biodiesel with petrodiesel, making the inevitable transition easier.