How grease traps support the journey to Net Zero

Grease traps, also known as grease interceptors, are devices that are typically installed in commercial kitchens to trap and separate grease and oil from the wastewater before it enters the plumbing system and eventually the municipal sewage treatment system. The separated grease and oil can then be collected and disposed of properly, rather than being released into the sewage system where it can cause blockages and other problems.

Grease traps can help achieve net zero in a few ways:

Reducing blockages: By trapping and removing grease and oil from wastewater, grease traps can help prevent blockages in the plumbing system, which can save money on repairs and maintenance and reduce the risk of sewage backups and spills.

Improving the efficiency of sewage treatment: Grease and oil can make it harder for sewage treatment plants to process wastewater, by clogging up the treatment systems. By removing this grease and oil before it enters the sewage system, grease traps can help improve the efficiency of sewage treatment, which can save energy and resources.

Reduce greenhouse gas emissions: The grease and oil that is removed by grease traps can be recycled and used as biofuel and can help in reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Reducing the use of chemicals in sewage treatment process: Grease traps can help to reduce the use of chemicals in sewage treatment, as less grease and oil will be present in the wastewater that needs to be treated.

Reducing the environmental impact: By reducing the amount of grease and oil that enters the sewage system, grease traps can help to reduce the environmental impact of the sewage system by preventing the pollution of waterways and other ecosystems.

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