Monthly Archives: September 2018

With so much publicity surrounding the discovery of a giant fatberg beneath London’s streets you’ll undoubtedly already know how important grease traps are, especially within commercial catering operations and the foodservice industry. These simple unassuming metal boxes play a massive part in preventing fats, oils and grease (aka FOG) from entering the sewer system, causing massive damage to drainage infrastructure and the environment overall. Brushing up on the basics surrounding grease traps and understanding the critical need to take grease prevention seriously will not only preserve the environment but could also protect your business from potential fines and, in some cases, imprisonment.

The journey taken by FOG can be retraced from the grotesque end result back to the source meaning that investigators can enforce legislation where necessary. Businesses are no longer able to hide behind outright denial of responsibility; if a business disregards the legislation they will be held accountable.