Tag: used cooking oil

The Role of Rendering in Water Reclamation

Posted on by nara-primediany
Countryside pond, water reclamation by the rendering process

Turning Waste into Water: The Role of Rendering in Water Reclamation   When it comes to the idea of food waste, many of us likely picture mountains of physical discard at our landfills. However, 60% of the parts of the animal that we choose not to eat are comprised of water, so food waste within the meat industry often leads to significant water waste as well. Fortunately, with the help of rendering, recycled organics contribute

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Celebrating National Junk Food Day: From French Fries to Biofuel and Beyond

Posted on by Anna

July 21st is National Junk Food Day and that is the perfect excuse to indulge in our favorite guilty pleasures, from crispy fries to juicy burgers. But while we’re enjoying these treats, it’s important to explore the journey the by-products of our junk foods take (like what happens to the oil they are cooked in which is aptly called used cooking oil or UCO), and how the journey of those by-products contributes to a more sustainable

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