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Cooking oil is an essential ingredient in a bustling kitchen. It is used in an array of culinary processes and is often used in high volume. Not to be confused with the hardened grease residue built up in a frying pan, used cooking oil in liquid form that is derived from a fryer is abundant in most kitchens and can be a valuable ingredient when repurposed rather than disposed.

What your customers value in a brand is changing. Eco-friendly practices are becoming more prevalent in what consumers, particularly younger ones, value in brands. In fact, according to a 2018 report from the National Restaurant Association, over 50 percent of consumers in the United States are more likely to make a restaurant choice based on eco-friendly practices.

Recycling is a practice that betters the environment and works to the benefit of the long-term health of our planet. Experts estimate that about 60 percent of U.S. restaurants recycle at least some of their waste. There are many reasons businesses should adopt an aggressive recycling plan . But did you know that one of those reasons is improving your bottom line? ​ In addition to making your brand more desirable, recycling will save you money if done properly. As municipalities are providing more recycled waste options, let’s examine some ways can positively affect your bottom line. ​

If you’re familiar with DAR PRO, you’re probably aware that we care a lot about used cooking oil recycling. It’s an amazing way to repurpose a hard-to-dispose-of by-product of yummy food. One of our goals is to keep as much waste out of landfills as possible. This goes for oil as much as the container it came in. Why let a recyclable material go to waste? And even worse, why let it cause damage to the surrounding ecosystem?