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Do you have oil going down the drains of your Raleigh restaurant? Did you know that cooking fats can easily harden in the pipes? This process leads to fat accumulation. According to the EPA, grease buildup is the number one cause for sewer blockages. Sewer blockages are not the only problem. The grease found in wastewater may pose an environmental hazard to both people and wildlife. Over the past 10 years, we've learned that you can’t simply stop using oils and fats when cooking. There’s a way, however, to significantly cut the risk of sewer bl…

French fries, onion rings, mozzarella sticks... Deep fried food requires a lot of oil, but it can't be good for the environment. Traditionally, restaurant owners saw using cooking oil as waste material. They weren't sure how to dispose of it properly. But now the times are changing. Greasecycle® turns seemingly meaningless waste into useful feed stock for the biofuel industry. We source used cooking oil from restaurants across North Carolina. After collection, we recycle the oil and then it's ready for use as feed stock into biodiesel productio…

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…