Grease Guardian® Technology: Protecting Cities from Fatbergs
Grease Guardian® Technology: Protecting Cities from Fatbergs Fatbergs cost UK cities millions of pounds each year in emergency clean-ups and sewer repairs. They form when fats, oils and grease (FOG) are poured down sinks, cool in the pipes, and solidify into a concrete-like mass that traps food scraps, wet wipes and other debris. This results
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Whale-Sized Fatberg in Oxford Sewer: How to Keep Grease Out of Drains
Whale-Sized Fatberg in Oxford Sewer: How to Keep Grease Out of Drains A fatberg described as the size of a blue whale (the largest animal ever known to have existed) has been removed from a large sewer beneath Oxford. Thames Water confirmed that the colossal 120-tonne mass, stretching over 1km (0.6 miles), took its teams
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Automatic vs Semi-Automatic Grease Traps: What’s the Difference?
Automatic vs Semi-Automatic Grease Traps: What’s the Difference, and Why It Matters in Real Kitchens In today’s commercial kitchen environment, choosing the right grease trap is about more than ticking boxes for compliance. It’s about ensuring consistent performance, reducing operational costs, and safeguarding your drainage system. The term “automatic grease trap” or “automatic grease removal
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The Quickest Way to Prevent Grease Trap Smells
The Quickest Way to Prevent Grease Trap Smells If you’re tired of foul smells, time-consuming maintenance, and costly pump-outs from passive grease traps, it might be time to upgrade. Automatic Grease Removal Devices (AGRDs) are changing how commercial kitchens handle fats, oils and grease (FOG). Unlike traditional passive grease traps (which require frequent pump-outs and
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The Hidden Cost of Passive Grease Traps
The Hidden Cost of Passive Grease Traps When it comes to grease management, many kitchens still rely on low-cost passive grease traps, often installed under the sink, because they seem like the easiest and cheapest solution. But the truth is, these traps often cost far more over time. What looks like a budget-friendly fix can
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How Sink Strainers Simplify Grease Trap Maintenance and Improve Efficiency
How Sink Strainers Simplify Grease Trap Maintenance and Improve Efficiency Every kitchen has its challenges, but grease trap blockages and drainage issues shouldn’t be one of them. Preventing these problems is easier than you think. Sink strainers are a low-cost, high-impact solution that stop food debris before it can cause damage, reducing maintenance time, preventing
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The Role of AGRDs in Future-Proofing Marine Wastewater Systems
AGRDs in Future-Proofing Marine Wastewater Systems The Growing Push for Sustainability in the Shipping Industry The maritime industry is under increasing pressure to operate more sustainably. With stricter environmental regulations and rising maintenance costs, ship operators must rethink how they handle fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from galley kitchens. If left unmanaged, grease can clog
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Grease Guardian Exhibiting at ScotHot 2025
Grease Guardian is heading to ScotHot 2025, Scotland’s premier trade event for the food, drink, hospitality, and tourism industries! Join us on February 26th-27th at the SEC Glasgow, where we’ll be showcasing our high performance Automatic Grease Removal Devices (AGRDs) on STAND 430. What to Expect at the Grease Guardian Stand Fats, oils, and grease
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Grease Guardian Supports Chick-fil-A’s Landmark Expansion into Northern Ireland
As Chick-fil-A makes history by opening its first restaurant outside North America, Grease Guardian is proud to play a role in ensuring efficient grease management at the new locations. The renowned fast-food chain, famous for its original chicken sandwich, hand-breaded nuggets, and signature lemonade, has launched its first Northern Irish outlet at Lisburn Southbound Applegreen’s
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