More than 200,800 fast-food restaurants exist in the U.S., an increase of 0.8% from 2022. Oregon has over 11,550 of them, including 3,602 chain restaurants. If you stop and consider that the average fast-food restaurant generates 35 pounds of used … Continue reading
Waste to Wealth: The Value Chain of Used Cooking Oil Recycling
A value chain covers the steps it takes to create a finished product. Used cooking oil recycling has several steps to get from oil that’s used to cook foods to the finished biodiesel that powers a car, truck, plane, tractor, … Continue reading
Cleaner Air and Reduced Emissions: The Role of Cooking Oil in Biofuel
In 2022, 457 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions were caused by the use of diesel fuel. While this was superior to the 1.019 million metric tons released by gasoline, it’s still a lot of unnecessary carbon dioxide production. … Continue reading
Responsible Deep Fryer Disposal: Why It Matters for the Environment
Deep fryer oil is hazardous waste. You may not think of it as such, but it can clog sewers, harm aquatic animals and waterfowl, and even make it to groundwater or sewer systems if you pour it into a lawn. … Continue reading
The History of Biofuels: Used Cooking Oil as a Recyclable Energy Source
If every restaurant or food service company in the U.S. recycled their cooking oil, millions of gallons of biodiesel could be produced. According to the North American Renderers Association, over 4 billion pounds of used cooking oil is generated by … Continue reading
Environmental Stewardship At Scale – What Do Commercial Kitchens Do With Used Cooking Oil?
Here’s a shocking statistic. Three out of five workers’ comp claims in the restaurant industry are tied to cooking oil. While some of those claims are tied to burns from hot cooking oil, almost half of them are linked to … Continue reading
Renton, Washington Used Cooking Oil Disposal & Recycling
Nestled on the coast of Lake Washington, Renton stands as a shining example of a city committed to preserving its natural beauty, fostering a thriving community, and championing sustainability. In this article, we embark on a journey to uncover the … Continue reading
Five Signs Your Grease Trap Needs Repairs
Food service establishments in Oregon are required to have grease traps connected to all kitchen fixtures. An FSE includes motel/hotel kitchens, restaurants, food carts, prisons, nursing homes, school cafeterias, and cafes, This rule applies to new constructions, redevelopment, changes in … Continue reading
The Role of Biofuels in Sustainable Agriculture: Promoting Energy Independence
People’s dependence on fossil fuels has led to serious issues with global warming and damage to the environment. To get people away from fossil fuels, people shifted to solar, wind, hydroelectricity, heat pumps, and geothermal, but all of these have … Continue reading
Lakewood, Washington Used Cooking Oil Disposal & Recycling
Lakewood, Washington, is a city renowned for its breathtaking natural landscapes, thriving community, and unwavering dedication to sustainability. In this article, we delve deep into the significance of responsible disposal and recycling of used cooking oil, exploring the multitude of … Continue reading