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Used restaurant cooking oil and grease are liquid gold as they can be turned into something that greatly benefits the world as a sustainable energy solution. Not only does it reduce the dependency on oil, but the emissions biodiesel produces … Continue reading →

Used cooking oil and food scraps are more than a hassle for your restaurant. Oils pose a threat to communities and the environment. That’s why many cities have been cracking down on the fats, oils, and grease (FOG) coming from … Continue reading →

According to OpenTable, there are more than 180 restaurants in or near Salem, Oregon. While restaurants may close their doors with little notice, and others open up every year, the thing to keep in mind is that those restaurants must … Continue reading →

In 2022, Americans consumed approximately 11.5 metric tons of soybean oil, 2.9 metric tons of rapeseed oil, and 1.7 metric tons of palm oil. In addition to that, there were also high consumption rates of coconut, olive, sunflower seed, cottonseed, … Continue reading →

Fats, oils, and grease (FOG) are found in all home and commercial kitchens, but they cannot be poured down the drain after cooking a meal. In fact, that’s one of the worst things a restaurant can do, and most of … Continue reading →

How often are you cleaning your restaurant’s grease trap? If you don’t know, you could be in violation of Oregon’s laws, and you may need to pay for all of the hours it takes sanitation workers to free clogs and … Continue reading →

Portland restaurants are required to have items within their kitchen areas that prevent fats, oil, and grease (FOG) out of the sewer lines. When FOG is poured down a drain, they cling to the sides of pipes, which creates blockages … Continue reading →

Pouring used cooking oil down a drain is not allowed. It can lead to substantial fines and clog city sewer lines with the solidified grease. Fats, oils, and grease (FOG) will combine with materials that residents flush or put down drains, such as flushable wipes, paper towels, and eggshells and form large clumps known as “fatbergs.” Continue reading →