Fuelling the future

From waste stream to sustainable energy. Suzanne McKenzie, Sales Director at Lifecycle Oils on how cooking oil is being transformed into biofuel
The UK’s food industry produces millions of litres of used cooking oil (UCO) every day via food service outlets and food manufacturers. Historically this UCO was treated as a waste product, presenting significant challenges in disposal and compliance. When not properly disposed of, fats, oils and grease (FOG) can lead to severe drain blockages, en