WASTE GREASE - F.O.G.

from food preparation facilities

 
 

In the industry reference is made to FOG

FATS, OILS & GREASE

Also known as SCUM.

 

Waste Grease in a kitchen drain

GREASE IS IN THE NEWS EVERYWHERE!Grease_in_the_News.htmlshapeimage_2_link_0

Most of us don’t realize the severity and the impact waste grease has on our environment.  It has become more evident in recent years, as the population increases.  It is COSTLY to the Environment, City & Regional Councils, Business Owners and Rate-payers.


Waste grease affects:

  1. • Ocean

  2. • Beaches

  3. • Rivers

  4. • Streams

  5. • Lakes

  6. • The air we breath

  7. • Public Health

  8. • Sewer Systems

  9. • Rates (Your wallet and purse!)

DID YOU KNOW ALL FOOD FACILITIES NEED TO CONTROL THE WASTE GREASE DISCHARGE FROM SINKS AND AIR EXTRACTION SYSTEMS? For every 50 meals that a restaurants serves, as much as 750 grams of F.O.G. is washed down the drain, contributing to clogged pipes and sewers, leading to potential Council fines. Airborne grease can cause kitchen fires & environmental hazards. moreExtractor_Air_Pollution.htmlshapeimage_3_link_0
WHAT CAN BE DONE? There’s lots of confusion as to the best way to handle and dispose of waste grease. Grease traps (but what size?) Chemicals (are they good for the environment?) Mechanical grease separators (are they appropriate?) Pumping of grease traps (When & Where to dispose contents?) Enzymes (what do they really do?) Bioremediation (What’s most effective?) Capture Airborne grease before it leaves your kitchen. morePublic_Awareness.htmlhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enzymehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BioremediationAirborne_Solution.htmlshapeimage_4_link_0shapeimage_4_link_1shapeimage_4_link_2shapeimage_4_link_3