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The theft of used cooking oil has become a serious problem. The Department of Homeland Security is investigating a Durham business accused of stealing and selling used cooking oil in multiple states. "In one night the suspected crooks drove a box truck to 13 restaurants in Durham, Apex, and Cary to steal more than 9,000 pounds of oil, which they then sold in another state, court documents say." Our founder, Dylan Gehrken, spoke out about the issue to the local news. You can read the full article here.

Big restaurants have in recent years started to incorporate environmental friendly standards to their restaurants. Big names such as KFC, McDonald's, Starbucks, and Subway have already implemented the program for energy consumption, carbon emission, and waste management. Eating healthy and living in a more sustainable condition has become trendy in this millennial generation. The most common question that restaurant owners usually ask themselves is – does my restaurant stand a chance when it comes to restaurant sustainability? When you have a s…

Is your North Carolina restaurant's kitchen ready for a health inspection? Let’s face it. It’s often pretty hard to prepare for a health inspection. Why? One: These inspections are often impromptu; they can happen at any day and time. Two: If you run a busy restaurant, it’s easy to lose track of some aspects of your kitchen. So, it’s true. Health inspection can be quite stressful for you - as a restaurant owner. However, there are a few things you can do to save yourself from the horrors that come with bad reviews and being shut down because of…

As a "grease ninja," Dylan Gehrken has a dirty job. He's the founder and president of Greasecycle, a Raleigh-based company that recycles used cooking oil and kitchen grease, turning it from a smelly waste product into biodiesel, compost and clean water. _It might not be the most glamorous business, Gehrken said, but his company prevents grease from entering the wastewater system and contaminating the environment. It's important, he said. Gehrken founded Greasecycle in 2009, and since then it has grown to cover about 1,800 restaurants across th…

If you own a busy commercial restaurant in North Carolina, then you’ve probably had your fair share of grease-trap related experiences. Often, these experiences are not good. One big reason for that is maintenance. A poorly maintained grease trap can lead to a lot of issues. Drainage clogging. Unpleasant Odors. Increased fire risks. Lost revenue due to closure. Health issues for your staff members and customers. Not to mention the high repair costs that follow. In order to avoid any of these issues, you must maintain your grease traps regula…